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M.R. Barnes, GlaxoSmithKline Research & Development Limited, Arts Biomedicine Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK; G. Breen, Division of Psychological Medicine and Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Cen- tre, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, London, UK (Eds.) G. Marranci, National University of Singapore, Dept of Sociology, J. Barciszewski, PAN Poznan, Poznan, Poland (Ed.) Singapore (Ed.) Genetic Variation RNA Technologies and Their Muslim Societies and the Applications Methods and Protocols Challenge of Secularization: An Interdisciplinary Approach With the continuing advances in sequencing tech- Innovation in biotechnology that combine molecu- nologies and the availability of thousands of distinct lar biology, cell biology, microfabrication and bioin- human genomes, we are fast approaching the day Scholars from various disciplines worked together formatics are moving nucleic acid technologies from when "personal genomes" become a standard study to present the first interdisciplinary book to address futuristic possibilities into common laboratory and measure and a routine component of personal health the issue of Islam, secularism and globalization. The clinical procedures. They have potential to revolu- records. In Genetic Variation: Methods and Proto- book has a clear structure which represents its inter- tionize biomedical research and medicine. Three cols, expert researchers address the rising impor- disciplinary approach: the first section addresses variants of RNA technologies are known, namely tance of genome variation, both at the level of the the philosophical and historical discussion about antisense oligonucleotides, RNA interference, and individual and in population-based studies of dis- Islam and secularism; the second section discusses ribozymes. In spite of different mechanisms of ease, with a collection of detailed protocols reflecting the topic from an ethnographical and social anthro- action, all of them are united by the common prin- the nature and impact of genetic variation on human pological viewpoint; and the final section addresses ciple: an antisense preparation works after bind- phenotypes. The contributions cover a majority Islam, secularism and globalization from a politi- ing with RNA-target by forming a duplex. Today all of the most important forms of genetic variation cal viewpoint. This unique collection not only offers three approaches are intensively used in vivo. RNA studied today, including single nucleotide polymor- innovative research and new material, it also pro- mediated gene silencing is a powerful technology to phisms (SNPs), insertions/deletion (indels), copy vides empirical examples and theoretical debates, downregulate the expression of targeted genes within number variation (CNVs), variable number tandem and could therefore also be used as a textbook for the cell. Now RNA interference based therapeutics is repeats (VNTRs), mitochondrial variation, mobile courses on Islam, globalization, anthropology, poli- to be released. This book provides a state-of-the-art elements, and epigenetic variation. As a volume in tics, sociology and law. review of the molecular basis as well as applications the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ of RNA based technologies in molecular biology and series, chapters include introductions to their respec- Features medicine. tive[..] Is Islam compatible with democracy and the West? How do Muslim communities understand the con- Features Features cept of the secular? How have contemporary Islamic RNA technologies are the driving forces of mod- With the continuing advances in sequencing tech- scholars addressed the topic and why? How does liv- ern medicine and biotechnology. They combine the nologies and the availability of thousands of distinct ing in a secularized context affect the everyday lives fields of biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, human genomes, we are fast approaching the day of Muslim women living in the west? What about the cell biology, physics, nanotechnology and bioinfor- when "personal genomes" become a standard study so-called 'secular' Muslims? These and other ques- matics. The combination of these topics is set to rev- measure and a routine component of personal health tions are discussed in Muslim Societies and the Chal- olutionize the medicine of tomorrow. After more records. In Genetic Variation: Methods and Pro- lenge [..] than 15 years of extensive research in the field of tocols, expert researchers address the rising impor- RNA technologies, the first therapeutics are ready to tance of genome variation, both at the level of [..] Contents reach [..] 1. Introduction, G. Marranci. Part I -Debating Islam, Contents Secularism, Democracy and Muslim Polity. 2. Islam, Contents Genetic Variation Analysis for Biomedical Public Religions and the Secularization Debate, B.S. Preface.- The key features of RNA silencing. Selected Researchers: A Primer.- Exploring the Landscape Turner. 3. Muslim Thinkers and the Debate on Sec- strategies for the delivery of siRNA in vitro and of the Genome.- Asking Complex Questions of ularism and laïcité, B. De Poli. 4. Yusuf al-Qaradawi in vivo. RNAi suppression and its application. the Genome without Programming.- Laboratory and Tariq Ramadan on secularisation, G. Larsson. 5. Strategies to prevent siRNA-triggered cellular tox- Methods for the Detection of Chromosomal Abnor- Islam and Democracy in the 21st Century, H. Jawad. icity. RNAi in malignant brain tumors: relevance malities.- Cancer Genome Analysis Informatics.- 6. Moving out of Kazanistan: Liberal Theory and to molecular and translational research. Silencing Copy Number Variations in the Human Genome Muslim contexts, A.A. Jamal. 7. Muslim Modernity: Huntington's disease (HD) gene with RNAi. Appli- and Strategies for Analysis.- A Short Primer on the Poetics, Politics, and Metaphysics, M. Ashraf Raja. cation of Dicer-substrate siRNA in pain research. Functional Analysis of Copy Number Variation for 8. Turkish Secular Muslim Identity on Display in RNAi treatment of HIV-1 infection. Application of Biomedical Scientists.- Computational Methods for Europe, H. Gurkas. 9. Hidden[..] RNA Interference to Treat Conditions Associated the Analysis of Primate Mobile Elements.- Labora- with Dysregulation of TRPV1. Harnessing RNAi- tory Methods for the Analysis of Primate Mobile Ele- Fields of interest based Functional Genomics to Unravel the Molecu- ments.- Practical Informatics[..] Religious Studies; Anthropology; Political Science; lar[..] Sociology; Law (general) Fields of interest Fields of interest Human Genetics; Gene Expression Target groups Molecular Medicine; Nucleic Acid Chemistry; Research Human Genetics; Cell Biology Target groups Professional/practitioner Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Research Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Available Contributed volume Available 2010. XII, 300 p. (Muslims in Global Societies Series, Vol. 1) Hard- Available cover 2010. XI, 388 p. 84 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 628) Hardcover 99,95 € 2010. XVI, 451 p. 20 illus. in color. (RNA Technologies) Hardcover ISBN 978-90-481-3361-1 109,95 € 149,95 € ISBN 978-1-60327-366-4 ISBN 978-3-642-12167-8 springer.com Biomedicine 3
J. Bayuk, Stevens Institute of Technology (Ed.) M.-F. Carlier, CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France (Ed.) C. Chalfant, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA; M. Del Poeta, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA (Eds.) CyberForensics Actin-based Motility
Understanding Information Security Investigations Cellular, Molecular and Physical Aspects Sphingolipids as Signaling and Regulatory Molecules
This fascinating and highly topical subject has a his- This book presents the cellular, molecular and phys- tory dating back to the secret world of 1970s Cold ical aspects of production of force and movement This book attempts to analyze the latest discover- War espionage, when the US military and Central by self-assembly of actin, one of the most abundant ies in sphingolipid biology and how the alteration intelligence agencies, aided by the latest mainframe protein in cells, into cytoskeletal filaments. « Actin- of their metabolism leads to altered signaling events systems, were the first to use computer forensics based motile processes » are responsible for a very and to the development of pathobiological disorders, techniques in counterintelligence. In the decades large variety of motile activities of cells in their phys- such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, dia- since, cybercrime has emerged from the obscurity of iological and pathological states, covering chemo- betes, inflammation and infectious diseases. low-level prosecution evidence to become a serious tactic locomotion, embryonic and metastatic cell cross-border crime issue, while cyberforensic investi- migration, wound healing, eukaryotic cytokinesis Features gators have moved on from drug, murder, and child and bacterial plasmid segregation, endocytic and This book attempts to analyze the latest discover- pornography crimes that were facilitated by comput- phagocytic activities, as well as morphogenetic pro- ies in sphingolipid biology and how the alteration ers, and are now tackling headline-grabbing cyber cesses like axis patterning in early embryo, axonal of their metabolism leads to altered signaling events bank robbery, identity theft, and corporate spying. growth in brain development, immune response and to the development of pathobiological disorders, With little consensus as yet on the qualifications and synaptic plasticity processes at the origin of such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, dia- required to become a cyberforensic investigator, learning and memory. The different chapters of the betes, inflammation and infectious diseases. Cyberforensics: Understanding Information Security book describe how the multidisciplinary multiscale Investigations assembles the varying perspectives of approaches taken in the recent years have explored Contents pioneers and key figures in the field. All the authors the molecular and physical mechanisms at the ori- An Overview of Sphingolipid Metabolism: From have more than 10 years’ experience in successfully gin of force and movement produced by actin self- Synthesis to Breakdown.- Sphingolipid Transport.- investigating cybercrime, and some more[..] assembly. The chosen topics show how advances Sphingolipid Analysis by High Performance Liq- have[..] uid Chromatography#Ta ndem Mas Spectrometry Features (HPLC#MS/MS).- Ceramide Synthases: Roles in This fascinating and highly topical subject has a his- Features Cell Physiology and Signaling.- Tales and Myster- tory dating back to the secret world of 1970s Cold This book presents the cellular, molecular and physi- ies of the Enigmatic Sphingomyelin Synthase Fam- War espionage, when the US military and Central cal aspects of force and movement by the self-assem- ily.- Ceramide in Stress Response.- Animal Models intelligence agencies, aided by the latest mainframe bly of actin, one of the most abundant proteins for Studying the Pathophysiology of Ceramide.- systems, were the first to use computer forensics found in cells, into cytoskeletal filaments. « Actin- Ceramide 1#Phosphate in Cell Survival and Inflam- techniques in counterintelligence. In the decades based motile processes » are responsible for a large atory Signaling.- Ceramide#1#Phosphate in Phago- since, cybercrime has emerged from the obscurity of variety of motile activities such as chemotactic loco- cytosis and Calcium Homeostasis.- Extracellular and low-level prosecution evidence to become a serious motion, embryonic and metastatic cell migration, Intracellular Actions of[..] [..] wound healing, eukaryotic cytokinesis and bacterial [..] Fields of interest Contents Molecular Medicine; Pharmacology / Toxicology Introduction, by Jennifer Bayuk 1. The Complex Contents World of Corporate Cyber Forensics Investigations, PART I. Cellular Aspects: 1. Elementary Cellular Target groups by Greg Leibolt 2. Investigating Large Scale Data Processes Driven by Actin Assembly, Lamellipodia Research Breach Cases, by J. Andrew Valentine 3. Insider and Filopodia. J. Victor Small and Klemens Rottner.- Threat Investigations, by Shane Sims 4. Account- 2. Coupling Membrane Dynamics to Actin Polymer- Type of publication ing Forensics, by Tracy McBride 5. Analyzing Mali- ization. Shiro Suetsugu and Tadaomi Takenawa.- 3. Contributed volume cious Software, by Lenny Zeltser 6. Network Security Endocytic Control of Actin-Based Motility. Andrea Investigations, by Eddie Schwartz 7. RAM and File Disanza et al.- 4. Actin in Clathrin-mediated endocy- Available Systems Investigations, by Rita Barrios 8. One Pic- tosis. Marko Kaksonen.- 5. Actin Cytoskeleton and ture is Worth a Million Bytes, by Tony Agresta & the Dynamics of the Immunological Synapse. Viveka Don Fergus 9. Cyber Crime and Law Enforcement Mayya and Michael Dustin.- 6. Actin-Based Motile 2010. XXVI, 287 p. 47 illus., 2 in color. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 688) Hardcover Cooperation, by Art Ehuan 10. Technology[..] Processes in Tumor Cell invasion. Matthew Oser et al.- 7. Actin-Based Chromosome Movements in[..] 149,95 € Fields of interest ISBN 978-1-4419-6740-4 Forensic Science; Computer Science (general); e- Fields of interest commerce / e-business Biomedicine (general); Cell Biology; Developmental Biology; Biotechnology; Cancer Research Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Research Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume Available Available 2010. XIV, 200 p. 72 illus., 28 in color. (Springer’s Forensic Labora- tory Science Series) Hardcover 2011. XII, 300 p. Hardcover
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T.J. Cleophas, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Nether- S. Dauphinee, BC Cancer Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, G.C. Denniston, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; F.M. lands; A.H. Zwinderman, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Canada; A. Karsan, BC Cancer Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, Hodges, Berkeley, CA, USA; M.F. Milos, National Organization of The Netherlands, European College Pharmaceutical Medicine, Canada (Eds.) Circumcision Information Resource Centers, San Anselmo, CA, Lyon, France USA (Eds.) Endothelial Dysfunction and SPSS for Starters Inflammation Genital Autonomy: Protecting Personal Choice
This small book contains all statistical tests that are relevant for starters on SPSS. Each test is explained Features Circumcision affects 15.3 million children and young using a data example from clinical practice, includ- Endothelial dysfunction is broadly defined as a dis- adults annually. In terms of gender, 13.3 million boys ing every step in SPSS and the main tables of results ruption of the balance between vasoactive media- and 2 million girls are subjected to the involuntary with an accompanying text with interpretations of tors and a propensity towards an inflammatory state. removal of part or all of their external sexual organs the results and hints convenient for data reporting, This volume provides an overview of the fields of every year. The problem of female circumcision has i.e., scientific clinical articles and poster presenta- endothelial dysfunction and inflammation through been addressed on an international level, but male tions.. In order to facilitate the use of this cookbook the discussion of topics ranging from the molec- circumcision remains a controversial subject that the data files of the examples are made available ular biology of activated endothelial cells to the many academics have been reluctant to examine. by the publisher on the Internet. For investigators endothelium in inflammatory disease and therapeu- Circumcision is tolerated today because it has been who wish to perform their own data analyses from tic approaches [..] practiced for millennia by a small but vocal minor- the very start the book can be used as a step-by- ity of religious and ethnic groups, however, when step guideline. They can enter their separate data or Contents the practice is examined through the lens of modern enter their entire data file, e.g., from Excel, simply Endothelial activation and dysfunction in sep- legal, ethical, and human rights advancements, no by opening an Excel file in SPSS. SPSS statistical soft- sis.- Heterogeneity in responses of microvascular place remains in civilized society for this body-alter- ware is a user-friendly statistical software with many endothelial cells during inflammation.- Oxidative ing ritual. In Genital Autonomy: Protecting Personal help and tutor pages. However, for the novices on stress and endothelial dysfunction.- Post-transla- Choice, international experts address various types SPSS an even more basic approach is welcome. The tional regulation of eNOS activity in inflammation.- of genital modifications, the impact of these harmful book is meant for this very purpose, and can be used Endothelial dysfunction in pulmonary hyperten- traditional practices on the child, on human rights, without the[..] sion.- Endothelial dysfunction in systemic hyper- and on the development of the concept of bodily tension.- Sphingosine-1-phosphate as a mediator of integrity. The papers[..] Features endothelial dysfunction during inflammation.- Dis- This small book contains all statistical tests that are secting TNF-TNFR1/TNFR2 signaling pathways in Features relevant for starters on SPSS. Each test is explained vasculature.- AGE-RAGE signalling and endothe- Circumcision affects 15.3 million children and young using a data example from clinical practice, includ- lial dysfunction and atherosclerosis in diabetes.- adults annually. In terms of gender, 13.3 million boys ing every step in SPSS and the main tables of results Regional[..] and 2 million girls are subjected to the involuntary with an accompanying text with interpretations of removal of part or all of their external sexual organs the results and hints convenient for data reporting, Fields of interest every year. The problem of female circumcision has i.e., scientific clinical articles and poster presenta- Immunology; Oxidative Stress; Medical Biochem- been addressed on an international level, but male tions.. In order to facilitate the use [..] istry; Cell Biology; Pharmacology / Toxicology circumcision remains a controversial subject that many academics have been reluctant to [..] Contents Target groups 1. Introduction.- 2. One sample continuous and Research Contents binary data (t-test, z-test).- 3. Paired continuous Acknowledgments.- Preface.- 1. “Three-Fourths data (paired t-test, Wilcoxon).- 4. Unpaired con- Type of publication Were Abnormal”.- 2. Older Minors and Circumci- tinuous data (unpaired t-test, Mann-Whitney).- 5. Monograph sion: Questioning the Limits of Religious Actions.- Linear regression.- 6. Repeated-measures-ANOVA, 3. These Goalposts Don’t Move – Non-Medical Cir- Friedman.- 7. Mixed models.- 8. One-way-ANOVA, Available cumcision of Boys in the Tasmanian and Australian Kruskall-Wallis.- 9. Trend tests of continuous data.- Context.- 4. Mass Campaigns of Male Circumcision 10. Unpaired binary data (crosstabs).- 11. Logis- for HIV Control in Africa: Clinical Efficacy, Popu- tic regression.- 12. Trend tests of binary data.- 13. 2010. XII, 234 p. 24 illus., 7 in color. (Progress in Inflammation Research) Hardcover lation Effectiveness, Political Issues.- 5. AIDS XVII, Paired binary data (McNemar’s chi-square test).- 14. Mexico City: Reason for Hope or Panic?- 6. Circum- Multiple paired binary data (Cochran’s Q test).- 15. 139,95 € cision Psychopathology.- 7. Physical Effects of Cir- Cox regression.- 16. Cox regression with[..] ISBN 978-3-0346-0167-2 cumcision.- 8. Complications of Circumcision: A Fields of interest Urologist’s Viewpoint.- 9. 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D. Feldmeyer, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany; J.H.R. Lübke, G. Galea, Scottish Blood Transfusion Service, Edinburgh, Scotland V.S. Georgiev, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Dis- Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany (Eds.) (Ed.) eases, Bethesda, MD, USA (Ed.)
New Aspects of Axonal Structure Essentials of Tissue Banking National Institute of Allergy and and Function Infectious Diseases, NIH
Volume 3: Intramural Research Tissue banking is undergoing a paradigm shift. There are now a plethora of guidance and regula- Axons are neuronal output elements and are respon- tory documents, in response to recent regulation. sible for the transfer and processing of signals from There is however, relatively little information on the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Dis- one neuron to another, even over very large dis- scientific and technical principles on routine tissue eases, NIH: Volume III: Intramural Research con- tances. For a given neuronal cell type, axons are banking practices. The information that exists is rel- tains a broad overview of the research activity of the unique and display very heterogeneous patterns atively old and in somewhat obscure journals. This NIAID intramural scientists working in the Divi- with respect to shape, length and target structure. book attempts to provide a coherent and up to date sion of Intramural Research (DIR) and the Vaccine Axons are the usually long process of a nerve fiber approach. Each author, who is a recognized expert Research Center (VRC), both in the Bethesda cam- that generally conducts impulses away from the body in their field, was asked to illustrate the processes pus, and the Rocky Mountains Research Laborato- of the nerve cell. This book is intended to summarize involved in modern tissue banking practices. Where ries. Each of these laboratories employs scientists recent findings covering morphological, physiolog- these are based on evidence and science, they were internationally recognized as leaders in their fields ical, developmental, computational and pathophys- asked to explain this in a clear and concise manner. of biomedical research. This volume focuses on in- iological aspects of axons. It attempts to cover new Where evidence it is not available, the authors were dividual research contributions by internationally findings concerning axonal structure and functions asked to provide the reasons why they believe prac- known scientists doing research in the NIAID labo- together with their implications for signal transduc- tices have developed the way they have. This could ratories. tion, processes implicated in the formation of axonal range from the precautionary principle, custom and arbors and the transport of subcellular elements to practice, common sense approach etc. This book has Features their targets, and finally how a dysfunction in one or been split into 5 sections: Management of donors (There is no back cover text for this edition) several of these steps could lead to axonal degenera- and the banking of common tissues and[..] tion and ultimately to neurodegenerative diseases. Contents Features Part I: NIAID Intramural Laboratories.- Chapter 1: Features Tissue banking is undergoing a paradigm shift. Laboratory of Allergic Diseases.- Chapter 2: Labo- For any neuronal cell type, axons are unique neu- There are now a plethora of guidance and regulatory ratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases.- Chapter 3: ronal output elements that display very heteroge- documents, in response to recent regulation. There Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunol- neous patterns with respect to shape, length, and is however, relatively little information on the scien- ogy.- Chapter 4: Cytokine Biology Section.- Chapter target structure. New Aspects of Axonal Structure tific and technical principles on routine tissue bank- 5: Laboratory of Host Defenses.- Chapter 6: Lab- and Function summarizes recent findings covering ing practices. The information that exists is relatively oratory of Human Bacterial Pathogenesis.- Chap- morphological, physiological, developmental, com- old and in somewhat obscure journals. This book ter 7: Laboratory of Immunogenetics.- Chapter 8: putational, and pathophysiological aspects of axons. attempts to provide a coherent and up to date [..] Laboratory of Immunology.- Chapter 9: Labora- The book covers new findings concerning axonal [..] tory of Immunopathology.- Chapter 10: Labora- Contents tory of Infectious Diseases.- Chapter 11: Laboratory Contents PART 1 Management of: 1 Live donors of tissue, of Immunoregulation.- Chapter 12: Laboratory of Preface.- Foreword.- Part I: Axons in development.- Ruth Warwick.- 2 Deceased donors of tissue, Aurora Intracellular[..] 1. Molecular Aspects of Commissural Axon Guid- Navarro.- 3 Banking of cord blood, Elaine Gluck- ance Vera Niederkofler and Esther T. Stoeckli.- 2. man.- 4 Banking of corneas, John Armitage.- 5 Fields of interest Subplate and the formation of the earliest cerebral Banking of Heart valves, Robert Parker.- 6 Banking Immunology; Allergology; Infectious Diseases cortical circuits Zoltán Molnár, Wei Zhi Wang, of Skin, Ellen Heck.- PART 2 Principles of: 7 Stor- Maria Carmen Piñon, Shinichi Kondo, Franziska age, Processing and Preservation, John Kearney.- Target groups Oeschger and Anna Hoerder-Saubedissen.- Part II: 8 Cryopreservation, David Pegg.- 9 Sterilisation by Research Axonal function.- 3. Sodium signals and their signif- irradiation, Arthur Kaminski.- PART 3 Ensuring icance for axonal function Tony Kelly and Christine Type of publication Safety by: 10 Testing the donor, John Barbara and R. Rose.- 4. New insights in information processing Contributed volume Alan Kitchen.- 11 Testing the Tissue and the envi- in the axon Dominique Debanne and Sami Boud- ronment, Ted Eustlund.- PART 4 Ensuring[..] kkazi.- 5. Electrical coupling of axons Gunnar Birke, Available [..] Fields of interest Laboratory Medicine; Human Physiology; Biomate- Fields of interest 2010. XIX, 449 p. 137 illus., 80 in color. (Infectious Disease) Hard- rials Neurosciences; Neurobiology cover Target groups Target groups 149,95 € Research Research ISBN 978-1-60761-511-8 Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume
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S. Grün, RIKEN Brain Institute, Wako Shi, Saitama, Japan; S. Rot- R. Grützmann, University Dresden, Germany; C. Pilarsky, Univer- U.-F. Habenicht, BayerHealthCare, Bayer Schering Pharma AG, ter, Albert-Ludwig University Freiburg, Germany (Eds.) sity Dresden, Germany (Eds.) Berlin; R.J. Aitken, University of Newcastle, Australia (Eds.)
Analysis of Parallel Spike Trains Cancer Gene Profiling Fertility Control
Methods and Protocols
Solid and transparent data analysis is the most This book represents a unique collection of papers important basis for reliable interpretation of experi- from internationally renowned experts to give us Over the last few years, the methods for analyz- ments. The technique of parallel spike train record- a state-of-the art summary of current concepts in ing cancer-related genes on a molecular level have ings using multi-electrode arrangements has been reproductive biology. The narrative has been devel- changed rapidly. The advent of incredible new tech- available for many decades now, but only recently oped to highlight how new gains in our understand- nology, such as automated sequencing, has served as gained wide popularity among electro physiologists. ing of reproductive mechanisms have generated a catalyst for many advances in the area of gene pro- Many traditional analysis methods are based on fir- unique opportunities for contraceptive development. filing, and has enabled the research community to ing rates obtained by trial-averaging, and some of investigate populations of cells in a given tissue. Can- the assumptions for such procedures to work can Features cer Gene Profiling: Methods and Protocols exam- be ignored without serious consequences. The situa- This book represents a unique collection of papers ines the world of cancer gene profiling in light of tion is different for correlation analysis, the result of from internationally renowned experts to give us these new advances, providing highly developed which may be considerably distorted if certain criti- a state-of-the art summary of current concepts in microarray techniques alongside modern methods cal assumptions are violated. The focus of this book reproductive biology. The narrative has been devel- for arraying tissues and proteomics. Chapters bring is on concepts and methods of correlation analysis oped to highlight how new gains in our understand- together the experiences of leading scientists in each (synchrony, patterns, rate covariance), combined ing of reproductive mechanisms have generated method of profiling, providing a clear overview of with a solid introduction into approaches for sin- unique opportunities for contraceptive development. the ground-breaking techniques used to perform gle spike trains, which represent the basis of correla- these experiments effectively. Composed in the tions analysis. The book also emphasizes pitfalls and Contents highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ potential wrong interpretations of data due to viola- Preface.- Part I: Female Reproduction.- New insight series format, each chapter contains a brief introduc- tions of critical assumptions. in ovarian function. Estrogen signalling in the reg- tion, step-by-step methods, a list of necessary materi- ulation of female reproductive functions. Novel Features als, and a Notes section which shares tips on[..] aspects of PR action in the ovary. From ovary to Action potentials, or spikes, are the most salient implantation. Proteomics of human implantation. Features expression of neuronal processing in the active brain, Evaluation of protein plasma membrane calcium Over the last few years, the methods for analyz- and they are likely an important key to understand- calmodiulin dependent ATPase (PMCA4) as poten- ing cancer-related genes on a molecular level have ing the neuronal mechanisms of behavior. However, tial target for fertility control.- Part II: Male Repro- changed rapidly. The advent of incredible new tech- it is the group dynamics of large networks of neu- duction.- New insight in sperm physiology and nology, such as automated sequencing, has served as rons that is likely to underlie brain function, and this pathology. Epididymis – the unknown organ. Sperm- a catalyst for many advances in the area of gene pro- can only be appreciated if the action potentials from egg Interaction: Mechanisms and the Potential for filing, and has enabled the research community to multiple individual nerve cells are [..] Contraceptive Intervention. HE-6 – a new target investigate populations of cells in a given tissue. Can- for[..] Contents cer Gene Profiling: Methods and Protocols [..] Part 1: Basic spike train statistics: Point process mod- Fields of interest Contents els Ch 1.- Stochastic models of spike trains-Carl van Pharmacology / Toxicology; Reproductive Medicine; Organizational Issues in Providing High Quality Vreeswijk. Ch 2.- Estimating the firing rate- Shigeru Gynecology Human Tissues and Clinical Information for the Shinomoto. Ch 3.- Processing of phase-locked spikes Support of Biomedical Research.- Manual microdis- and periodic signals- Go Ashida, Hermann Wag- Target groups section.- Laser Microdissection.- Tissue Microar- ner and Catherine E. Carr. Ch 4.- Analysis and inter- Research rays.- A Decade of Cancer Gene Profiling: From pretation of interval and count variability in neural Molecular Portraits to Molecular Function.- Min- Type of publication spike trains- Martin Paul Nawrot. Part II: Pairwise ing EST libraries for cancer associated genes.- Auto- Handbook comparison of spike trains. Ch 5.- Dependence of mated fluorescent differential display (FDD) for spike-count correlations on spike-train statistics and cancer gene profiling.- Manual microdissection observation time-scale- Tom Tetzlaff and Markus Available combined with aRNA-longSAGE for the analysis of Diesmann. Ch 6.-[..] limited cell numbers.-Quantitative DNA Methyla- 2010. XIII, 230 p. 4 illus. in color. (Handbook of Experimental tion Profiling on a High Density Oligonucleotide Fields of interest Pharmacology, Vol. 198) Hardcover Neurosciences; Neurobiology Microarray.- SNP[..] 269,00 € Target groups Fields of interest ISBN 978-3-642-02061-2 Research Cancer Research; Gene Expression
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C. Hetz, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile (Ed.) P.J. Houghton, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Memphis, TN, M.T. Hyyppä, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Turku, USA; R.J. Arceci, John Hopkins Oncology Ctr, Baltimore, MD, USA Finland (Eds.) BCL#2 Protein Family Healthy Ties Essential Regulators of Cell Death Molecularly Targeted Therapy for Childhood Cancer Social Capital, Population Health and Survival
In this book, scientists pioneering the field have compiled a series of focused chapters to highlight the Social capital is a widely acknowledged candidate Each chapter will focus on the known molecular relevance of the BCL#2 family of proteins in apop- for implementing beneficial democratic processes characteristics of specific childhood cancers, focus- tosis, physiology and disease. An important focus and promoting public health. Healthy ties. Social ing on how the molecular ‘drivers’ can be exploited of this volume is considering the potential TH ERA capital, population health and survival traces the from a therapeutic standpoint with currently avail- PEUT IC benefits of targeting apoptosis pathways in path from the conceptualization to the implementa- able targeted agents. Where applicable, integration of the context of human disease. Readers interested in tion of social capital. To provide empirical proof of targeted therapies with conventional cytotoxic agents understanding how a cell handles stress and the con- the effects of social capital on public health is a seri- will be considered. This volume will provide a com- sequences of dysregulation of this process for human ous challenge and the main focus of the book. In the prehensive summary of molecular characteristics of disease will find this book very valuable. It attempts Nordic countries, personal identification codes link- childhood cancers, and how the changes involved to describe a fascinating area of research where phys- ing data from various sources, nation-wide popula- in transformation provide us with opportunities for iology and biomedicine converge at different lev- tion registers, nationally representative and re-tested developing relatively less toxic, but curative, thera- els, revealing a trip from the molecular regulation of health surveys, and the long tradition of epidemiol- pies. apoptosis to the impact of this process to the physiol- ogy submit to serve well the research into social cap- ital and public health. Up-to-date longitudinal data ogy of a whole organism. Features on social capital and health outcomes are carefully Molecularly-Targeted Therapy for Childhood Can- Features described and reviewed in this book. In Finland, the cer is a comprehensive exploration of the molecular In this book, scientists pioneering the field have Swedish-speaking minority is very long-lived and has aspects of childhood cancers that are currently being compiled a series of focused chapters to highlight the better health as compared with the Finnish-speaking targeted therapeutically or are in the early phases of relevance of the BCL#2 family of proteins in apop- majority. development. Each chapter describes key molecular tosis, physiology and disease. An important focus characteristics of hematopoietic malignancies and of this volume is considering the potential TH ERA Features solid tumors in children and young adults that are PEUT IC benefits of targeting apoptosis pathways in Social capital is a widely acknowledged candidate for fundamental to the etiology, survival and drug [..] the context of human disease. Readers interested in implementing beneficial democratic processes and promoting public health. Healthy ties. Social capital, understanding how a cell handles stress and the [..] Contents population health and survival traces the path from CML.- Infant All.- All.- AML.- APL.- Hodgkins Contents the conceptualization to the implementation of social Lymphoma.- Non-hodgkins lymphoma.- PTLD.- Homeostatic Functions of BCL#2 Proteins Beyond capital. To provide empirical proof of the effects of JMML.- MDS.- NF1/mpnst.- Non-RMAS sarcomas.- Apoptosis.- Alternative Functions of the BCL#2 social capital on public health is a serious challenge Neuroblastoma.- EWS Family.- Osteosarcoma.- Protein Family at the Endoplasmic Reticulum.- and the main focus of the book. In the [..] RMS.- Ependymoma.- GBM/astrocytoma.- medul- BH3#Only Proteins and Their Efects on Cancer.- loblastoma.- Rhabdoid.- Wilms.- Hepatocellular Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and BCL#2 Family Contents Cancer Members.- Targeting Survival Pathways in Lym- Preface.1.What is social capital?- 2. Definitions and forms of social capital.- 3. Measuring social capital.- phoma.- The Interplay between BCL#2 Family Fields of interest 4. Social participation.- 5. How does cultural partic- Proteins and Mitochondrial Morphology in the Reg- Cancer Research; Human Genetics; Molecular ipation contribute to social capital?- 6. Social trust, ulation of Apoptosis.- Noncanonical Functions of Medicine; Behavioural Sciences; Cell Biology; Medi- mistrust and reciprocity.- 7. Cross-sectional studies BCL#2 Proteins in the Nervous System.- Mitochon- cal Microbiology dria on Guard: Role of Mitochondrial Fusion and of social capital and health.- 8. Prospective longitu- Fission in the Regulation of Apoptosis Target groups dinal surveys.- 9. Healthy communities.- 10. Social Research capital and health from cradle to grave.- 11. Gender- Fields of interest ing social capital and population health.- 12. Health- Biomedicine (general); Molecular Medicine Type of publication related behaviors.- 13. 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The RAS in the Pancreas In keeping with goal and style of the Handbook in The means by which non-enveloped viruses pene- Modern Biophysics series, the proposed book will trate cellular membranes during cell entry remain maintain a chapter structure that contains two parts: poorly defined. Recent findings indicate several concepts and biological application. The book also The human pancreas has vital roles in the regulation members of this group share a common mechanism integrates all the chapters into a smooth, continuous of glucose homeostasis and digestion and its dys- of membrane penetration in which the virus parti- discourse. The first and second chapters establish function leads to pancreatic disease as diabetes and cle undergoes programmed conformational changes, the mathematical methods and theoretical frame- pancreatitis. Recent researches have highlighted the leading to capsid disassembly and release of small work underpinning the different topics in the rest novel roles of a local renin-angiotensin system (RAS) membrane-interacting peptides. A complete under- if the book. Other chapters will use the theoretical in the pancreas and its clinical relevances; its inappr- standing of host cell entry by this minimal system framework as a basis to discuss optical and NMR poriate activation leads to pancreatic endocrine and will help elucidate the mechanisms of non-enveloped approaches. Each chapter will contain innovative exocrine disease, notably type 2 diabetes. As such, virus membrane penetration in general didactic elements that facilitate teaching, self-study, manipulation of the overactive RAS may improve and research preparation (key points, summary, pancreatic islet cell function, cell mass and insulin Features exercise, references). sensitivity, as well as enhancing the growth and dif- Non enveloped viruses constitute an important class ferentiation of pancreatic stem cells. Blockade of of medically significant pathogens. They encode Features the RAS may be protective against pancreatitis and their proteins in single (ss) and double strand (ds) HANDBOOK OF MODERN BIOPHYSICS Series pancreatic cancer. The research outcome of cur- RNA and DNA genomes and display a variety of Editor Thomas Jue, PhD Handbook of Modern Bio- rent progress on the RAS in the pancreas should sizes and structures. In this volume experts in the physics brings current biophysics topics into focus, provide an alternative approach to preventing and field provide up to date descriptions of many char- so that biol-ogy, medical, engineering, mathemat- treating, as well as curing pancreatic disease. This acteristics associated with the ssRNA noda, picorna ics, and physical-science students or researchers can book discusses the progress of research on the renin- and calciviruses, the dsRNA reo and rotaviruses, the learn fun¬damental concepts and the application of angiotensin system in the pancreas from the science ssDNA [..] new techniques in addressing biomedical challenges. to the bedside, providing a timely[..] Chapters explicate the conceptual framework of the Contents physics formalism and [..] Features Preface.- Flock House Virus: A Model System for The human pancreas has vital roles in the regulation Understanding Non-enveloped Virus Entry and Contents of glucose homeostasis and digestion and its dys- Membrane Penetration.- The Caliciviruses.- Picor- Introduction.- Protein Structure Prediction.- function leads to pancreatic disease as diabetes and naviruses.- From Touchdown to Transcription: The Molecular Modeling of Biomembranes: A How- pancreatitis. Recent researches have highlighted the Reovirus Cell Entry Pathway.- Rotavirus Cell Entry.- to Approach.- Introduction to Electron Paramag- novel roles of a local renin-angiotensin system (RAS) Structures and Functions of Parvovirus Capsids and netic Resonance Spectroscopy.- Theory and Appli- in the pancreas and its clinical relevances; its inappr- the Process of Cell Infection.- Cellular Entry of Poly- cations of Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy.- FRET poriate activation leads to pancreatic endocrine and omaviruses.- Adenovirus.- Subject Index. and Its Biological Application as a Molecular Ruler.- exocrine disease, notably type 2 diabetes. [..] Introduction to Modern Techniques in Mass Spec- Fields of interest trometry.- Transmission Electron Microscopy and Contents Virology; Immunology Computer-Aided Image Processing for 3D Structural PART I: THE PANCREAS.- 1. Overview of the Analysis of Macromolecules.- Raman Spectroscopy Pancreas.- 2. Physiology of the Pancreas.- 3. Com- Target groups of Living Cells. mon Pancreatic Disease.- PART II: THE RENIN- Research ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM (RAS).- 4. Circulating Fields of interest Type of publication RAS.- 5. Local RAS.- 6. Pancreatic RAS.- PART Biomedicine (general) Monograph III: RESEARCH PROGRESS OF THE RAS IN PANCREAS.- 7. Basic Techniques for Pancreatic Target groups Research.- 8. Current Research of the RAS in Dia- Available Graduate betes Mellitus.- 9. Current Research of the RAS in Pancreatic Stem Cells.- 10. Current Research of the Type of publication 2010. X, 240 p. 41 illus., 32 in color. (Current Topics in Microbiol- RAS in Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer.- Subject Contributed volume ogy and Immunology, Vol. 343) Hardcover Index.- • Epilogue by Per-Ola Carlsson (Sweden) and Jan Danser (Netherlands). 139,95 € Available ISBN 978-3-642-13331-2 Fields of interest 2010. XII, 236 p. 36 illus. in color. 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T-Cell Trafficking The police composite sketch, one of the most crucial Kernicterus (bilirubin encephalopathy) is a highly investigative tools in law enforcement, is developed Methods and Protocols interesting example of metabolic encephalopa- during a composite session—an intense display of thy. It fills all the characteristics of a metabolic communication and art in which the words of a wit- encephalopathy in that it can develop rapidly, ness are transformed into the features of a suspect. In the last decade, a large number of major dis- produces signature signs and symptoms, and is Despite the incredible technological leaps made in coveries have shed light on the molecular mecha- amenable to successful treatment. In the absence investigative work, the forensic science of composite nisms of lymphocyte migration and the anatomy of treatment kernicterus can produce devastating sketching still relies on the basic elements of drawing of immune responses. In T-Cell Trafficking: Meth- sequelae and death. The present volume will examine skill, interpretive ability and the spoken word. The ods and Protocols, expert researchers explore how the biochemistry and physiology of bilirubin as well Police Composite Sketch is a comprehensive man- the development of novel and cutting-edge tech- as its hepatic metabolism and renal excretion. Chap- ual on how to conduct a complete composite session. niques, particularly in the field of real-time imaging ters will elaborate bodily disposition of bilirubin and Through an array of case studies, it details several and genetic manipulation, have led to an increased its neuropathology. Both early treatments and cur- disciplines that comprise this specialized forensic art, understanding of lymphocyte trafficking. Written by rent therapy will be discussed in detail. Phototherapy including composite sketching, image modification, internationally recognized experts in their respective will be presented, and its efficacy and influence on age progression, facial comparison analysis, demon- fields, chapters provide state-of-the-art protocols to incidence thoroughly examined. strative evidence and postmortem/skull reconstruc- study lymphocyte migration and T-cell: endothelial tion. It also explores how to intuit insights that are cell interactions in vitro, address various approaches Features often inadvertently revealed by witnesses, victims used for direct visualization of the development of Kernicterus is an excellent example of a metabolic and perpetrators during the composite session. In the lymphoid system, lymphocyte recirculation, and encephalopathy. It clearly produces a biochemical addition, this book[..] effector responses in experimental models in vivo, lesion early when bilirubin first enters the brain. If and explore lymphocyte migration and inflammation initial staining can be minimized or reversed, per- Features in the human system. Composed in the highly suc- manent damage can be avoided. This takes strict The police composite sketch, one of the most crucial cessful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, attention to detail, and a keen ability for timely investigative tools in law enforcement, is developed each chapter contains a brief introduction,[..] and accurate diagnosis. The potential for improve- during a composite session—an intense display of ment/reversal argues strongly for increased [..] communication and art in which the words of a wit- Features ness are transformed into the features of a suspect. In the last decade, a large number of major dis- Contents Despite the incredible technological leaps made in coveries have shed light on the molecular mecha- Dedication page.- Preface.- Acknowledgement.- Key investigative work, the forensic science of composite nisms of lymphocyte migration and the anatomy of words.-Chapter 1 Prologue: Hyperbilirubinemia, sketching still relies on the basic elements of [..] immune responses. In T-Cell Trafficking: Methods kernicterus, and world health concerns.-Chapter 2 and Protocols, expert researchers explore how the History of bilirubin.-Chapter 3 Biochemistry and Contents development of novel and cutting-edge techniques, physiology of bilirubin.- Chapter 4 Prematurity.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- I. FORENSIC particularly in the field of real-time imaging and Chapter 5 Erythroblastosis fetalis.- Chapter 6 Gunn ART and COMPOSITE ART.- II. THE COMPOS- genetic manipulation, have led to an increased [..] rats.- Chapter 7 Crigler-Najjar Syndrome.- Chapter 8 ITE SESSION.- III. DRAWING THE COMPOS- Neuropathology of kernicterus.- Chapter 9 Bilirubin ITE SKETCH.- IV. WITNESSES and VICTIMS.- V. Contents and energy metabolism.- Chapter 10 Bilirubin and DESCRIPTIVE TERMINOLOGIES, RESPONSES How T cells find their way around.- Live imaging other biochemical changes.- Chapter 11 Jaundice and SOLUTIONS.- VI. MANAGING DIFFICULT of leukocyte-endothelium interactions.- Leuko- and breast milk.- Chapter 12 Jaundice and malaria.- COMPOSITE SESSIONS.- VII. GENERAL DRAW- cyte adhesion under haemodynamic flow condi- Chapter 13 Jaundice[..] ING TIPS.- VIII. COMPOSITE SESSION TIPS. tions.- Influence of stromal cells on lymphocyte adhesion and migration on endothelial cells.- Dis- Fields of interest Fields of interest criminating between the paracellular and transcel- Neurosciences; Neurology; Neurochemistry; Clinical Forensic Science; Forensic Medicine; Fine Arts lular routes of diapedesis.- Monitoring RhoGTPase Nutrition activity in lymphocytes.- Visualisation of Signalling Target groups Target groups in Immune Cells.- Methods for quantisation of Professional/practitioner Research lymphocyte chemotaxis and fugetaxis.- Analysis of Type of publication CXCR3 and Atypical Variant Expression and Sig- Type of publication Professional book nalling in Human T Lymphocytes.- Transfection of Monograph indoleamine 2,3[..]
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T. Meyer, UCL Cancer Institute, London, UK (Ed.) J.M. Monti, Clinics Hospital Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay; S. Monticelli, Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Bellinzona, S.R. Pandi-Perumal, Somnogen Inc., Toronto, Canada; H. Möhler, Switzerland (Ed.) University of Zurich, Switzerland (Eds.) Vascular Disruptive Agents for the MicroRNAs and the Immune System Treatment of Cancer GABA and Sleep Methods and Protocols Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects Tumour survival and growth is critically dependent on an independent blood supply. As such tumour In recent years, the critical role of microRNAs has vasculature presents an ideal target for cancer ther- GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the main neu- been revealed within the biology of cells that con- apy that is widely applicable, accessible and geneti- rotransmitter regulating sleep. The majority of drugs stitute the immune system. In MicroRNAs and the cally stable rendering it less prone to resistance. Two presently in use for the treatment of sleep disorders Immune System: Methods and Protocols, expert approaches have been explored for cancer therapy; act by enhancing GABAergic neuronal inhibition. researchers explore the latest techniques for studying firstly the prevention of new vessel formation with The GABA system is, therefore, of prime clinical rel- miRNA expression, including the most up-to-date inhibitors of angiogenesis, and secondly the destruc- evance for the therapy of insomnia. The focus of this data on splinted ligation and qRT-PCR assays, as tion of existing tumour blood vessels with so called volume is on the neuropsychopharmacology and the well as high-throughput profiling through cloning, vascular disruptive agents (VDAs). While the first clinical impact of the GABA system in regulating deep sequencing, and microarrays. Chapters out- approach appears to delay tumour progression, the sleep and wakefulness. It presents molecular, neu- line methods to study miRNA functions in various second has the potential to cause massive cell death ropharmacological, systems-biological and clinical cell types from a single cell type level to entire model and tumour regression. It si the second approach approaches to the understanding of the mechanism organisms, and present studies of miRNAs in the of vascular targeting that is the focus of this review. of action of GABA and GABAergic drugs. It also context of viruses and the immune response. Tools Since the tubulin binding agent combretastatin, explores the role of GABA in the basic drives that are also provided to help navigate bioinformatics derived from the bark of the African bush willow, affect sleep, and the influences that adapt sleep and databases on miRNAs and their targets. Composed was discovered by George R Pettit to have antimi- wakefulness to external events. in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biol- totic properties over twenty years ago, the field of ogy™ series format, each chapter contains a brief vascular targeting has expanded steadily. Coincident Features introduction, step-by-step methods, a list of nec- with the preclinical and clinical[..] GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the main neu- essary materials, and a Notes section which shares rotransmitter regulating sleep. The majority of drugs tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Features presently in use for the treatment of sleep disorders Contemporary[..] Tumour survival and growth is critically dependent act by enhancing GABAergic neuronal inhibition. on an independent blood supply. As such tumour This book brings together many of the world’s lead- Features vasculature presents an ideal target for cancer ther- ing investigators to discuss current and anticipated In recent years, the critical role of microRNAs has apy that is widely applicable, accessible and geneti- developments in the areas of geriatric sleep medicine been revealed within the biology of cells that con- cally stable rendering it less prone to resistance. Two and provides a comprehensive examination of cur- stitute the immune system. In MicroRNAs and the approaches have been explored for cancer therapy; rent [..] Immune System: Methods and Protocols, expert firstly the prevention of new vessel formation with researchers explore the latest techniques for studying inhibitors of angiogenesis, and secondly the [..] Contents miRNA expression, including the most up-to-date Part I Basic Physiology and Pharmacology.- Physiol- data on splinted ligation and qRT-PCR assays, as Contents ogy and Pharmacology of the GABA System: Focus well as high-throughput profiling through cloning, Introduction D Chaplin/ GR Pettit.- Pre-clinical on GABAA and GABAB Receptors.- Development deep [..] development.- Target identification D Neri/A Har- of Subtype-Selective GABAA Receptor Compounds ris.- Animal models RB Pedley/ G Tozer.- Combi- for the Treatment of Anxiety, Sleep Disorders and Contents nation therapy R Giavazzi / R Kerbel.- Biomarkers.- Epilepsy.- Distribution of GABAA Receptor Sub- A rapid, quantitative assay for direct detection of MRI A Padhani.- CT E Aboagye.- Ultrasound R units in the Human Brain .- Pharmacokinetic Deter- microRNAs and other small RNAs using splinted Brekken.- Circulating endothelial cells F Bertolini.- minants of the Clinical Effects of Benzodiazepine ligation.- Normalization of microRNA Quantita- Circulating tumour cells.- Serum markers.- Clinical Agonist Hypnotics.- Part II Sleep Science and Cir- tive RT -PCR Data in Reduced Scale Experimental development .- Combretastatin G Rustin.- DMXAA cuitry.- Sleep and Its Modulation by Substances Designs.- MicroRNA Detection in Bone Marrow B Baguley.- Other agents .- Combination therapy That Affect GABAA Receptor Function.- Subcorti- Cells by LNA-FISH.- Measuring microRNA expres- Siemann D.- Conclusion. cal Neuromodulation of Feedforward and Feedback sion in size-limited F ACS-sorted and microdis- Inhibitory[..] sected samples.- MicroRNA cloning from cells of the Fields of interest immune system.- High-throughput profiling in the Cancer Research; Pharmacology / Toxicology Fields of interest hematopoietic system.- Construction of small RNA Human Physiology cDNA libraries for deep sequencing.- microRNA- Target groups profiling in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded speci- Target groups Research mens.- Expression of[..] Research Type of publication Fields of interest Type of publication Contributed volume Immunology Monograph Available Target groups Available Professional/practitioner
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Th. Noll (Ed.) A. Reichle, University Hospital Regensburg, Department of B.R. Ringeisen, Naval Research Laboratory, Bioenergy and Bio- Hematology and Oncology, Regensburg, Germany (Ed.) fabrication Section, Washington, DC, USA; B.J. Spargo, Naval Research Laboratory, Chemical Dynamics and Diagnostics Cells and Culture Branch, Washington, DC, USA; P.K. Wu, Southern Oregon Univer- From Molecular to Modular Tumor sity, Ashland, OR, USA (Eds.) Proceedings of the 20th ESACT Meeting, Dresden, Germany, June 17-20, 2007 Therapy: Cell and Organ Printing Tumors are Reconstructible Communicatively Evolving Sys- tems
Features Cell and organ printing has become a hot topic of It has been predicted that nearly half of all human The traditional problem of the poor presentabil- scientific pursuit. Since several early publications proteins are glycosylated indicating the signifi- ity as well as diagnostic and therapeutic practica- between 2000-2003 that demonstrated proof-of-con- cance of glycoproteins in human health and disease. bility of individual patient care is still unresolved. cept, cell and organ printing has blossomed into a For example, the glycans attached to proteins have The present book aims at leading the reader (cancer rich area for scientific exploration that is being per- emerged as important biomarkers in the diagnosis of researchers, pharmacologists, biologists) away#in formed by researchers across the globe. Research diseases such as cancers and play a significant role in a scientifically accessible manner#from the daily has thoroughly demonstrated that living cells can be how pathogenic viruses gain entry into human cells. conflicts between theory and practice and between printed via a number of actuations including electro- The study of glycoproteins has now become a truly the generalized and individual tumor patient, so spray, extrusion via micropens and ejection through [..] that more personalized diagnostic and therapeutic photothermal, thermal or optical mechanisms. This strategies can be developed for controlling metastatic topic has come of age and it is ripe for exploring Contents the underpinnings of the research to date. We have Preface; Glycoproteomics in Health and Disease, tumor disease: • First, recording the systems concept of tumor biology based on rather different sciences included research that uses printing technology to W.B. Struwe, E.F.J. Cosgrave, J.C. Byrne, R. Saldova, deposit or guide cells for tissue engineering applica- P.M. Rudd.; Glyco-engineering of Fc Glycans to (biochemistry, cell biology, and medical oncology) including their potential contribution to commu- tions and for completeness, we have also included the Biological Functions in Therapeutic IgGs, T. chapters describing bacteria printing, biomolecular Shantra Raju, D.M. Knight, R.E. Jordan; Bioinfor- nication, • then, giving reductionistically derived systems features an internal communicative con- printing that could be used to build growth factors matics Databases and Applications Available for Gly- or recruitment macromolecules into scaffolds, tis- cobiology and Glycomics, R. Ranzinger, K. Maa#, text (formal-pragmatic communication theory), and • finally, binding the systems features to (tumor- sue microdissection, as well as live cell printing. The T. Lütteke; Lectin Microarrays: simple tools for the breadth of approaches includes 3D[..] analysis of complex glycans, L. Krishnamoorthy and immanent) evolutionary processes (modularity of biochemical and cellular processes,rat. L.K. Mahal; The Application of High Throughput Features Mass Spectrometry to the Analysis of Glycoproteins, Features Cell and organ printing has become a hot topic of S. Singh, M.T. Andersen, J.J. Steen;[..] The traditional problem of the poor presentabil- scientific pursuit. Since several early publications ity as well as diagnostic and therapeutic practica- between 2000-2003 that demonstrated proof-of-con- Fields of interest cept, cell and organ printing has blossomed into a Biomedicine (general) bility of individual patient care is still unresolved. The present book aims at leading the reader (cancer rich area for scientific exploration that is being per- formed by researchers across the globe. Research Target groups researchers, pharmacologists, biologists) away#in a has thoroughly demonstrated that living cells can be Research scientifically accessible manner#from the daily con- flicts between theory and practice and between the printed via a number of actuations including [..] Type of publication generalized and individual tumor patient, so that [..] Contents Proceedings Fields of interest Forward, Bradley R. Ringeisen; Chapter 1: 3D On- Cancer Research; Pharmaceutical Sciences / Tech- Demand Bio-printing for the Creation of Engineered Available nology; Evolutionary Biology; Systems Biology; Tissues, Seung-Schik Yoo1 and Samuel Polio; Chap- Medicine (general); Theory of Medicine / Bioethics ter 2: Reconstruction of Biological Three-Dimen- 2010. LIV, 800 p. (ESACT Proceedings, Vol. 4) Hardcover sional Tissues: Bioprinting and Biofabrication using Target groups Inkjet Technology, Makoto Nakamura; Chapter 249,00 € Research 3: Piezoelectric inkjet printing of cells and bioma- ISBN 978-90-481-3418-2 terials, Rachel Saunders, Julie Gough and Brian Type of publication Derby; Chapter 4: Laser-Induced Forward Transfer: Contributed volume A Laser-Based Technique for Biomolecules Printing, P. Serra, M. Duocastella, J.M. Fernández-Pradas, J.L. Available Morenza; Chapter 5: Biological Laser Printing[..] Fields of interest 2010. VIII, 566 p. (The Tumor Microenvironment, Vol. 3) Hard- Biomedicine (general) cover Target groups 149,95 € Research ISBN 978-90-481-9530-5 Type of publication Contributed volume
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D. Roy, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA; M.T. D.M. Shlaes, Anti-infectives Consulting LLC, Stonington, CT, USA M.C. Simon, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dorak, HUMIGEN, Hamilton, NJ, USA (Eds.) Philadelphia, PA, USA (Ed.) Antibiotics Environmental Factors, Genes, and Diverse Effects of Hypoxia on the Development of Human Cancers The Perfect Storm Tumor Progression
Antibiotics are truly miracle drugs. As a class, they Cancer is a complex disease. Only 5-10% of human are one of the only ones that actually cure disease as Hypoxia, defined as reduced oxygen tension, is a cancers are hereditary in nature. Many of us think opposed to most drugs that only help relieve symp- common physiological phenomenon in both nor- of environmental agents when we think of carcino- toms or control disease. Since bacteria that cause mal embryonic development and malignancy pro- gens. The environment includes all that surrounds serious disease in humans are becoming more and gression. Although severe hypoxia is generally toxic us, and environmental influences include not only more resistant to the antibiotics we have today, and for both normal tissue and tumors, neoplastic cells chemical, physical and biological toxicants, but also because they will ultimately become resistant to gradually adapt to prolonged hypoxia though addi- diet and lifestyle. In this broadest sense, the environ- any antibiotic that we use for treatment or for any- tional genetic and genomic changes with a net result ment contributes substantially in the development of thing else, we need a steady supply of new antibiotics that hypoxia promotes tumor progression and thera- human cancer. This book will describe how environ- active against any resistant bacteria that arise. How- peutic resistance. Hypoxia promotes cancer progres- ment contributes to malignant transformation lead- ever, the antibiotics marketplace is no longer attrac- sion by regulating various aspects of cancer biology, ing to profound changes in the genetic and signaling tive for large pharmaceutical companies, the costs of including radiotherapy resistance, metabolism, networks that control the functioning of the cell. It development are skyrocketing because of ever more angiogenesis and invasion/migration will critically discuss the understanding of the effects stringent requirements by the regulatory agencies, Features of environment on the development, progression and finding new antibiotics active against resistant Solid tumors frequently contain areas of oxygen and metastasis of cancer with current knowledge of strains is getting harder and harder. These forces are deprivation (hypoxia) due to rapid cell prolifera- the signaling networks that support functioning of all combining to deny us these miracle drugs when tion and/or vascular insufficiency. The presence transformed human cells. Genes and environmental we need them the most. I provide a number of possi- of hypoxic domains typically correlates with poor factors that influence the origins of cancer are not ble paths to shelter from this perfect storm. necessarily the same as those that contribute to its patient prognosis, due to the relative resistance of progression and metastasis.[..] Features hypoxic cells to conventional cancer therapies and Antibiotics are truly miracle drugs. As a class, they effects of O2 availability on disease progression. The Features are one of the only ones that actually cure disease as response of malignant cells to hypoxia has been the Cancer is a complex disease. Only 5-10% of human opposed to most drugs that only help relieve symp- focus [..] cancers are hereditary in nature. Many of us think toms or control disease. Because bacteria that cause Fields of interest of environmental agents when we think of carcino- serious disease in humans are becoming more and Cancer Research; Embryology; Human Physiology gens. The environment includes all that surrounds more resistant to the antibiotics we have today, and us, and environmental influences include not only because they will ultimately become resistant to any Target groups chemical, physical and biological toxicants, but also antibiotic that we use for treatment or for [..] diet and lifestyle. In this broadest sense, the environ- Research ment contributes substantially in the development of Contents Type of publication [..] 1 The Perfect Storm.- 2 The Miracle.- 3 Resistance Monograph – The miracle is fading.- 4 The FDA – We need Fields of interest them, but they have become part of the problem.- Cancer Research; Environmental Health; Pharmacol- 5 Europe.- 6 The Pharmaceutical Industry – after a Available ogy / Toxicology glorious history, the industry is now struggling on all fronts.- 7 Modest Proposals.- 8 Conclusions. 2010. X, 143 p. 8 illus. in color. (Current Topics in Microbiology Target groups and Immunology, Vol. 345) Hardcover Research Fields of interest Biomedicine (general); Immunology; Drug Resis- 139,95 € Type of publication tance; Pharmacology / Toxicology; Biotechnology; ISBN 978-3-642-13328-2 Contributed volume Pharmacy
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N. Tavernarakis, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnol- M. Webb, University of Manchester, UK (Ed.) S. Yegnasubramanian, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer ogy, Heraklion, Greece (Ed.) Center, Baltimore, MD, USA; W.B. Isaacs, Johns Hopkins Univer- sity, Baltimore, MD, USA (Eds.) Cancer Susceptibility Protein Metabolism and Homeostasis in Aging Methods and Protocols Modern Molecular Biology: Approaches for Unbiased Discovery in Cancer Research
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From New Global Threats to New Global Responses: A Picture Molecular Constructions, Polymers and Nanoparticles of Transition The aim of this book is to return to the biomimicry and medicinal potential that inspired many of the early supramolecular chemists and to set it in the This volume demonstrates the novel possibilities We are living in a period of major structural and context of current advances in the field. Follow- in sensing and imaging offered by the assembly of political transitions. The Post-Cold-War world has ing an overview of supramolecular chemistry, the organic dyes into nanoparticles and nanocompos- overcome the barriers, unifying Europe, sorting out first section considers the efforts made to synthe- ites and by the application of strongly fluorescent Balkan situation, enlarging NATO and the EU; but, size artificial systems that mimic biological enti- noble metal clusters and conjugated polymers. Its at the same time, it has shifted from a simple sce- ties. The second section addresses the application of 14 chapters, written by top experts in this field, pro- nario to a more complex and unpredictable global- supramolecular principles to molecular diagnostics vide in-depth information on the coupling of organic ized context. In fact, many people wonder whether with a particular emphasis on the ‘receptor-relayre- dyes to different molecular and supramolecular the world was more secure in the past than it is today porter’ motif. Many of the examples chosen have structures, on their incorporation into polymeric or whether this is merely a matter of psychological clinical importance. The third section takes the clin- nanoparticles and on the nanostructures that can perceptions. This publication is willing to answer to ical diagnostic theme further and demonstrates the be formed by some of the dyes. Bright and photo- this question, by connecting the concepts of security therapeutic applications of supramolecular chemistry stable several-atom clusters of gold and silver are and safety, focusing particularly on the transporta- through photodynamic therapy, drug delivery, and examined. Finally, the revolutionary changes in sens- tion of dangerous materials, how to avoid the risks the potential for synthetic peptides to form antibi- ing technologies attending the advent of conjugated they pose, and how to deal with any problems that otic tubes. The short epilogue considers the potential polmyers and the advances in their application are do arise. for supramolecular solutions to be found for further discussed. challenges in biomimetic and therapeutic chemistry. Features Features We are living in a period of major structural and Features This volume demonstrates the novel possibilities political transitions. The Post-Cold-War world has Supramolecular chemistry is often described as the in sensing and imaging offered by the assembly of overcome the barriers, unifying Europe, sorting out study of chemistry beyond the simple molecular level organic dyes into nanoparticles and nanocomposites Balkan situation, enlarging NATO and the EU; but, yet it is often forgotten how many of the pioneer- and by the application of strongly fluorescent noble at the same time, it has shifted from a simple sce- ing su-pramolecular chemists looked to molecular metal clusters and conjugated polymers. Its 14 chap- nario to a more complex and unpredictable global- biology for their ideas. The search for an aldolase ters, written by top experts in this field, provide in- ized context. In fact, many people wonder whether enzyme mimic, the discovery of crown ethers that depth information on the coupling of organic dyes to the world was more secure in the past than it is today transported potas-sium as efficiently as valinomycin, different molecular and supramolecular structures, or [..] and the synthesis of an antitubercular com-pound [..] that [..] Contents Contents Introduction.- Preface.- I. Geopolitical and Juridical Contents General aspects.- Fluorescence reporters in sensing Aspects. Geopolitical Overview: Safety and Security 1. An Introduction to Supramolecular Chemistry.- technologies.- Cell imaging with organic dyes.- Cell in Western and Eastern Europe with particular Ref- 2. Supramolecular Chemistry and the Life Sciences.- imaging with nanoscale devices.- Cell imaging with erence to New Trends. Highlighting new Threats and 3. Artificial Cells.- 4. Supramolecular Enzyme Mim- visible fluorescent proteins.- Tissue and whole body an Innovative Approach to the necessary Regional ics.- 5. Natural and Synthetic Transmembrane Chan- imaging. Knowledge Management Systems.- A Legal Frame- nels.- 6. Diagnostic Applications.- 7. Supramolecular work on Dangerous Substances: an International, Therapeutics.- Biotechnology, Nanomedicine and Fields of interest European and National Perspective.- Territorial Vul- the Future.- Analytical Chemistry; Molecular Medicine; Medi- nerability in Safety and Security.- II. Risk: Preven- cal Biochemistry; Biophysics and Biological Physics; tion, Management and Models. 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A.P. Demchenko, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Kiev, Ukraine I. Endo, Saitama Industrial Technology Center, Japan; T. Naga- P.A. Gale, University of Southampton, UK; W. Dehaen, University (Ed.) mune, School of Engineering, Tokyo, Japan (Eds.) of Leuven, Belgium (Eds.)
Advanced Fluorescence Reporters Nano/Micro Biotechnology Anion Recognition in in Chemistry and Biology I Supramolecular Chemistry
Fundamentals and Molecular Design Part I The Nano-Scale Biological Systems in Nature; Molecular bio-motors in living cells – by T. Brett M. Rambo · Eric S. Silver · Christopher W. Nishizaka; The form designed by viral genome – by Bielawski · Jonathan L. Sessler Covalent Polymers This volume is focused on one of the most impor- K. Onodera; Part II Detection and Characterization Containing Discrete Heterocyclic Anion Receptors tant challenges in sensing and imaging technologies: Technology; Atomic force microscopy applied to Philip A. Gale · Chang-Hee Lee Calix[n]pyrroles the design of fluorescence reporters with advanced nano-mechanics of the cell – by A. Ikai; Design, syn- as Anion and Ion-Pair Complexants Wim Dehaen properties. Here organic dyes occupy leading posi- thesis and biological application of fluorescent sen- Calix[n]phyrins: Synthesis and Anion Recogni- tions, in tough competition with novel materials sor molecules for cellular imaging – by K. Kikuchi; tion Hiromitsu Maeda Acyclic Oligopyrrolic Anion such as metal chelating complexes and semiconduc- Dynamic visualization of cellular signaling – by Q. Receptors Jeffery T. Davis Anion Binding and tor nanoparticles. 11 chapters written by top experts Ni and J. Zhang; Part III Fabrication Technology; Transport by Prodigiosin and Its Analogs Hemraj in the field show new possibilities in the design of Surface acoustic wave atomizer and electrostatic Juwarker · Jae-min Suk · Kyu-Sung Jeong Indoles organic dyes as fluorescent labels and reporters. They deposition – by Y. Yamagata; Electrospray deposi- and Related Heterocycles Pavel Anzenbacher Jr. Pyr- particularly highlight the progress that has been tion of biomolecules by V.N. Morozov; Part IV Pro- role-Based Anion Sensors, Part I: Colorimetric Sen- made in enhancing the response to intermolecular cessing Technology; Droplet handling – by T.Torii; sors Pavel Anzenbacher Jr. Pyrrole-Based Anion interactions and their excited-state reaction dynam- Integrated microfluidic systems – by S. Kaneda and Sensors, Part II: Fluorescence, Luminescence, and ics (intramolecular charge and proton transfers), and T. Fujii; Part V Applications; A novel non-viral gene Electrochemical Sensors Ermitas Alcalde · Immacu- on the development of dyes with strong two-pho- delivery system: Multifunctional envelope-type nano lada Dinarès · Neus Mesquida Imidazolium-Based ton absorption and emitting in the near-IR region. device - by H. Hatakeyama, H. Akita, K. Kogure, and Receptors Nathan L. Kilah · Paul D. Beer Pyridine Furthermore, fluorophores incorporated into new H. Harashima; Biosensors - by M. Saito, H.M. Hiep, and Pyridinium-Based Anion Receptors Kevin P. members of the green fluorescent protein family, an N. Nagatani, and E.Tamiya; Micro[..] McDonald · Yuran Hua · Amar H. Flood 1,2,3-Tri- invaluable tool for live cell imaging, are examined. Features azoles and the Expanding Utility of Charge Neutral Features Part I The Nano-Scale Biological Systems in CHlllAnion Interactions This volume is focused on one of the most impor- Nature; Molecular bio-motors in living cells – by T. Features tant challenges in sensing and imaging technologies: Nishizaka; The form designed by viral genome – by Brett M. Rambo · Eric S. Silver · Christopher W. the design of fluorescence reporters with advanced K. Onodera; Part II Detection and Characterization Bielawski · Jonathan L. Sessler Covalent Polymers properties. Here organic dyes occupy leading posi- Technology; Atomic force microscopy applied to Containing Discrete Heterocyclic Anion Receptors tions, in tough competition with novel materials nano-mechanics of the cell – by A. Ikai; Design, syn- Philip A. Gale · Chang-Hee Lee Calix[n]pyrroles such as metal chelating complexes and semiconduc- thesis and biological application of fluorescent sen- as Anion and Ion-Pair Complexants Wim Dehaen tor nanoparticles. 11 chapters written by top experts sor molecules for cellular imaging – by K. Kikuchi; Calix[n]phyrins: Synthesis and Anion Recogni- in the field show new possibilities in the design of Dynamic [..] tion Hiromitsu Maeda Acyclic Oligopyrrolic Anion organic [..] Contents Receptors Jeffery T. Davis Anion Binding and Trans- Contents Part I The Nano-Scale Biological Systems in port by Prodigiosin and [..] General aspects.- Organic dyes for labeling.- Organic Nature; Molecular bio-motors in living cells – by T. Contents dyes with response function.- Dye-doped nanopar- Nishizaka; The form designed by viral genome – by Covalent Polymers Containing Discrete Heterocyclic ticles and dendrimers.- Fluorophores of visible fluo- K. Onodera; Part II Detection and Characterization Anion Receptors.- Calix[n]pyrroles as Anion and rescent proteins.- Luminescent metal complexes and Technology; Atomic force microscopy applied to Ion-Pair Complexants.- Calix[n]phyrins: Synthe- nanoclusters.- Conjugated polymers.- Prospects. nano-mechanics of the cell – by A. Ikai; Design, syn- sis and Anion Recognition.- Acyclic Oligopyrrolic thesis and biological application of fluorescent sen- Anion Receptors.- Anion Binding and Transport by Fields of interest sor molecules for cellular imaging – by K. Kikuchi; Prodigiosin and Its Analogs.- Indoles and Related Analytical Chemistry; Molecular Medicine; Medi- Dynamic visualization of cellular signaling – by Q. Heterocycles.- Pyrrole-Based Anion Sensors, Part I: cal Biochemistry; Biophysics and Biological Physics; Ni and J. Zhang; Part III Fabrication Technology; Colorimetric Sensors.- Pyrrole-Based Anion Sensors, Optical and Electronic Materials Surface acoustic wave atomizer and electrostatic Part II: Fluorescence, Luminescence, and Electro- deposition – by Y. Yamagata;[..] Target groups chemical Sensors.- Imidazolium-Based Receptors.- Research Fields of interest Pyridine and Pyridinium-Based Anion Recep- Biotechnology; Human Genetics; Molecular tors.- 1,2,3-Triazoles and the Expanding Utility of Type of publication Medicine; Medical Microbiology; Biochemistry Charge[..] Reviews Target groups Fields of interest Organic Chemistry Available Research
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A. Gil, Public University of Navarra, Spain; S.A. Korili, Public Uni- G. Jaouen, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Paris, France; H.T. Lawless, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; H. Heymann, versity of Navarra, Spain; R. Trujillano, University of Salamanca, N. Metzler-Nolte, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany (Eds.) University of California Spain; M.A. Vicente, University of Salamanca, Spain (Eds.) Medicinal Organometallic Sensory Evaluation of Food Pillared Clays and Related Catalysts Chemistry Principles and Practices
Since the first works introducing the aluminum Contents: Gérard Jaouen, Nils Metzler-Nolte : Intro- intercalated clay family in the early 1970s, interest This volume covers all the basic techniques of sen- duction ; Stéphane GIBAUD and Gérard JAOUEN: in the synthesis of pillared interlayered clays has sory testing, from simple discrimination tests to Arsenic - based drugs: from Fowler’s solution to increased tremendously, especially research into the home use placements for consumers. It provides fun- modern anticancer chemotherapy; Ana M. Pizarro, properties and applications of new synthesis meth- damental theories, psychological and statistical, that Abraha Habtemariam and Peter J. Sadler : Activa- ods. The need for solids that could be used as crack- form the basis and rationale for sensory test design. tion Mechanisms for Organometallic Anticancer ing catalysts with larger pores than zeolitic materials Statistics used in sensory evaluation are also demon- Complexes; Angela Casini, Christian G. Hartinger, has spurred the synthesis of new porous materi- strated both as stand-alone material presented in Alexey A. Nazarov, Paul J. Dyson : Organometal- als from clays. Pillared Clays and Related Catalysts appendices and as integrated applications in the con- lic antitumour agents with alternative modes of reviews the properties and applications of pillared text of appropriate sensory methods. Chapters are action; Elizabeth A. Hillard, Anne Vessières, Gerard clays and other layered materials used as catalysts, constructed so that beginning students who want Jaouen : Ferrocene functionalized endocrine modu- focusing on: the acidity of pillared clays and the only the practical aspects of conducting sensory test lators for the treatment of cancer; Megan Hogan and effect it has on catalytic performance the use of pil- will see clear instruction on how test should be con- Matthias Tacke : Titanocenes – Cytotoxic and Anti- lared clays as supports for catalytically active phases, ducted. Advanced students and practitioners will Angiogenic Chemotherapy Against Advanced Renal- and the use of the resulting solids in environmentally enjoy the more detailed sections on rationale and Cell Cancer; Seann P. Mulcahy and Eric Meggers : friendly reactions the applications of the selective related issues. Organometallics as Structural Scaffolds for Enzyme reduction of NOx the comparison between the reac- Inhibitor Design; Christophe Biot and Daniel Dive : Features tions of pillared clays and anionic clays. Bioorganometallic Chemistry and Malaria; Nils Met- Sensory Evaluation of Food: Principles and Prac- Features zler-Nolte : Biomedical applications of organometal- tices, 2nd Edition Harry T. Lawless and Hildegarde Since the first works introducing the aluminum peptide conjugates; Roger Alberto : Organometallic Heymann The field of sensory science has grown intercalated clay family in the early 1970s, interest Radiopharmaceuticals; Brian E.[..] exponentially since the publication of the previous in the synthesis of pillared interlayered clays has version of this work. Fifteen years ago the journal, Features increased tremendously, especially research into the Food Quality and Preference was fairly new. 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Orru Mul- Finkelshtein, N.V. Ushakov, and M.L. Gringolts; change them, is crucial. Currently there are only ticomponent Reaction Design Strategies: Towards *New Synthetic Strategies for Structured Silicones chapters in a handful of books covering these top- Scaffold and Stereochemical Diversity Nicola Kiel- Using B(C6F5)3, by Michael A. Brook, John B. ics; there are no books fully devoted to them. Water- land · Rodolfo Lavilla Recent Developments in Reis- Grande, and François Ganachaud; *Polyhedral Soluble Polymer Beads: Fundamentals and Applica- sert-Type Multicomponent Reactions Jitender B. Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes with Controlled Struc- tions fills this void. This book describes all methods Bariwal · Jalpa C. Trivedi · Erik V. Van der Eycken ture: Formation and Application in New Si-Based of bead production and techniques to change and Microwave Irradiation and Multicomponent Reac- Polymer Systems, by Yusuke Kawakami, Yuriko to estimate their physical and chemical properties. tions Irini Akritopoulou-Zanze · Stevan W. Djuric Kakihana, Akio Miyazato, Seiji Tateyama, and Md. A full description of past and recent developments Applications of MCR-Derived Heterocycles in Drug Asadul Hoque; and applications of beads in the fields of agriculture, Discovery biotechnology, environmental studies, medicine and Features food are presented. Features Modern Synthetic and Application Aspects of Polysi- Géraldine Masson, Luc Neuville · Carine Bughin · lanes: An Underestimated Class of Materials?, by Features Aude Fayol · Jieping Zhu Multicomponent Syntheses A. Feigl, A. Bockholt, J. Weis, and B. Rieger; *Con- Although the use of water-soluble polymer beads is of Macrocycles Thomas J.J. Müller Palladium-Cop- jugated Organosilicon Materials for Organic Elec- on the rise in many fields, the literature offers only per Catalyzed Alkyne Activation as an Entry to tronics and Photonics, by Sergei A. Ponomarenko scattered chapters in a handful of books on the topic. Multicomponent Syntheses of Heterocycles Rachel and Stephan Kirchmeyer; *Polycarbosilanes Based Polymer Macro- and Micro-Gel Beads: Fundamen- Scheffelaar · Eelco Ruijter · Romano V.A. Orru Mul- on Silicon-Carbon Cyclic Monomers, by E.Sh. tals and Applications fills this void. It covers both the ticomponent Reaction Design Strategies: Towards Finkelshtein, N.V. Ushakov, and M.L. [..] properties and traditional and novel applications of Scaffold and Stereochemical Diversity Nicola Kiel- polymeric beads, making it a crucial addition to the land · Rodolfo [..] Contents literature. This book describes numerous [..] Modern Synthetic and Application Aspects of Polysi- Contents lanes: An Underestimated Class of Materials?, by Contents Multicomponent Syntheses of Macrocycles.- Pal- A. Feigl, A. Bockholt, J. Weis, and B. Rieger; Conju- Physical properties of beads and their estimation.- ladium-Copper Catalyzed Alkyne Activation as an gated Organosilicon Materials for Organic Electron- Bead formation, strengthening and modification .- Entry to Multicomponent Syntheses of Heterocy- ics and Photonics, by Sergei A. Ponomarenko and Mathematical models for drying different polymeric cles.- Multicomponent Reaction Design Strategies: Stephan Kirchmeyer; Polycarbosilanes Based on Sili- beads.- Food and biotechnological applications of Towards Scaffold and Stereochemical Diversity.- con-Carbon Cyclic Monomers, by E.Sh. Finkelshtein, polymeric beads.- Medicinal applications of hydro- Recent Developments in Reissert-Type Multicom- N.V. Ushakov, and M.L. 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V.K. Pasupuleti, Sai International, Geneva, IL, USA; A.L. Demain, A.P. Rauter, University of Lissabon, Portugal; P. Vogel, Swiss Insti- A.P. Rauter, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal; P. Vogel, Swiss Drew University, Madison, NJ, USA (Eds.) tute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland; Y. Queneau, Institut Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland; Y. Que- National des Sciences, Lyon, France (Eds.) neau, Institut National des Sciences, Villeurbanne, France (Eds.) Protein Hydrolysates in Biotechnology Carbohydrates in Sustainable Carbohydrates in Sustainable Development I Development II
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th European Performance Engineering Workshop, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the EPEW 2010, held in Bertinoro, Spain, in September the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Vir- 11th symposium of the Cross-Language Evaluation 2010. The 16 revised full papers presented were care- tual Agents, IVA 2010, held in Philadelphia, Penn- Forum, CLEF 2010, held in Padua, Italy, in Septem- fully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The sylvania, USA, in September 2010. The 18 revised ber 2010 as the First International Conference on papers are organized in topical sections on network full papers and 34 revised short papers presented Multilingual and Multimodal Information Access and software performance; timed models and model together with 26 poster papers, 3 keynote talks, and Evaluation - in continuation of the popular CLEF checking; case studies; model solutions and bounds; 3 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected campaigns and workshops that have run for the last and compositional analysis. from 93 submissions. The papers are organized in decade. The 12 revised full papers presented together topical sections on Behavior Modeling, Gesture and with 2 keynote talks and 2 panel presentations were Features Expression, Backchannels and Simulation, Person- carefully reviewed and selected from numerous sub- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the ality, Interaction Strategies, Emotion as well as User missions. The papers include advanced research into 7th European Performance Engineering Workshop, Studies the evaluation of complex multimodal and multilin- EPEW 2010, held in Bertinoro, Spain, in September gual information systems in order to support indi- 2010. The 16 revised full papers presented were care- Features viduals, organizations, and communities who design, fully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of develop, employ, and improve such systems. The papers are organized in topical sections on network the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Vir- papers are organized in topical sections on resources, and software performance; timed models and model tual Agents, IVA 2010, held in Philadelphia, Penn- tools, and methods; experimental collections and checking; case studies; model solutions and bounds; sylvania, USA, in September 2010. The 18 revised datasets, and evaluation methodologies. and [..] full papers and 34 revised short papers presented together with 26 poster papers, 3 keynote talks, and Features Fields of interest 3 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Software Engineering; Computer Communication from 93 submissions. The papers are organized in [..] 11th symposium of the Cross-Language Evaluation Networks; Logics and Meanings of Programs; Infor- Forum, CLEF 2010, held in Padua, Italy, in Septem- mation Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Pro- Fields of interest ber 2010 as the First International Conference on gramming Techniques; Programming Languages, Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Multilingual and Multimodal Information Access Compilers, Interpreters Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Computer Evaluation - in continuation of the popular CLEF Communication Networks; Software Engineering; campaigns and workshops that have run for the last Target groups User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; decade. The 12 revised full papers presented together Research Simulation and Modeling with 2 [..] Type of publication Target groups Fields of interest Proceedings Research Language Translation and Linguistics; User Inter- faces and Human Computer Interaction; Infor- Available Type of publication mation Storage and Retrieval; Data Mining and Proceedings Knowledge Discovery; Information Systems Applica- tions (incl.Internet); Computational Linguistics 2010. X, 286 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol. 6342) Softcover Available
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S. Argamon, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA; K. J. Aycock, University of Calgary, AB, Canada J.L. Balcázar, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain; F. Burns, MITRE, Bedford, MA, USA; S. Dubnov, UCSD, La Jolla, CA, Bonchi, Yahoo! Research Barcelona, Spain; A. Gionis, Yahoo! USA (Eds.) Research Barcelona, Spain; M. Sebag, Université Paris-Sud, Orsay, Spyware and Adware France (Eds.) The Structure of Style Machine Learning and Knowledge Algorithmic Approaches to Understanding Manner and Mean- Spyware and Adware introduces detailed, organized, Discovery in Databases ing technical information exclusively on spyware and adware, including defensive techniques. This book European Conference, ECML PKDD 2010, Barcelona, Spain, not only brings together current sources of infor- September 20-24, 2010. Proceedings, Part I Style is a fundamental and ubiquitous aspect of the mation on spyware and adware but also looks at the human experience: Everyone instantly and con- future direction of this field. Spyware and Adware is a reference book designed for researchers and pro- stantly assesses people and things according to their This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the fessors in computer science, as well as a secondary individual styles, academics establish careers by joint conference on Machine Learning and Knowl- text for advanced-level students. This book is also researching musical, artistic, or architectural styles, edge Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2010, suitable for practitioners in industry. and entire industries maintain themselves by contin- held in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2010. The uously creating and marketing new styles. Yet what Features 120 revised full papers presented in three volumes, exactly style is and how it works are elusive: We cer- together with 12 demos (out of 24 submitted demos), tainly know it when we see it, but there is no shared Spyware and Adware introduces detailed, organized, technical information exclusively on spyware and were carefully reviewed and selected from 658 paper and clear understanding of the diverse phenomena submissions. In addition, 7 ML and 7 DM papers that we call style. The Structure of Style explores adware, including defensive techniques. This book not only brings together current sources of infor- were distinguished by the program chairs on the this issue from a computational viewpoint, in terms basis of their exceptional scientific quality and high of how information is represented, organized, and mation on spyware and adware but also looks at the future direction of this field. Spyware and Adware is impact on the field. The conference intends to pro- transformed in the production and perception of dif- vide an international forum for the discussion of ferent styles. New computational techniques are now a reference book designed for researchers and pro- fessors in computer science, as well as a [..] the latest high quality research results in all areas making it possible to model the role of style in the related to machine learning and knowledge discov- creation of and response to human artifacts—and Contents ery in databases. A topic widely explored from both therefore to develop software systems that directly Preface.- Introduction.- Getting There.- Staying ML and DM perspectives was graphs, with motiva- make use of style in useful ways. Argamon, Burns, There.- Keylogging.- Phoning Home.- Advertising.- tions ranging from molecular chemistry to social and Dubnov organize the research they[..] Advertisement Implementation.- Tracking Users.- networks. Conclusion.- References.- Index Features Features Style is a fundamental and ubiquitous aspect of the Fields of interest This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the human experience: Everyone instantly and con- Systems and Data Security; Computer Communica- joint conference on Machine Learning and Knowl- stantly assesses people and things according to their tion Networks; Data Encryption; Information Sys- edge Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2010, individual styles, academics establish careers by tems Applications (incl.Internet); Computer Systems held in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2010. The researching musical, artistic, or architectural styles, Organization and Communication Networks; Data 120 revised full papers presented in three volumes, and entire industries maintain themselves by contin- Structures, Cryptology and Information Theory together with 12 demos (out of 24 submitted demos), uously creating and marketing new styles. 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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Cellular Automata This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the for Research and Industry, ACRI 2010, held in Ascoli joint conference on Machine Learning and Knowl- joint conference on Machine Learning and Knowl- Piceno, Italy, in September 2010. The first part of edge Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2010, edge Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2010, the volume contains 39 revised papers that were held in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2010. The held in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2010. The carefully reviewed and selected from the main con- 120 revised full papers presented in three volumes, 120 revised full papers presented in three volumes, ference; they are organized according to six main together with 12 demos (out of 24 submitted demos), together with 12 demos (out of 24 submitted demos), topics: theoretical results on cellular automata, were carefully reviewed and selected from 658 paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 658 paper modeling and simulation with cellular automata, submissions. In addition, 7 ML and 7 DM papers submissions. In addition, 7 ML and 7 DM papers CA dynamics, control and synchronization, codes were distinguished by the program chairs on the were distinguished by the program chairs on the and cryptography with cellular automata, cellular basis of their exceptional scientific quality and high basis of their exceptional scientific quality and high automata and networks, as well as CA-based hard- impact on the field. The conference intends to pro- impact on the field. The conference intends to pro- ware. The second part of the volume comprises vide an international forum for the discussion of vide an international forum for the discussion of 35 revised papers dedicated to contributions pre- the latest high quality research results in all areas the latest high quality research results in all areas sented during ACRI 2010 workshops on theoret- related to machine learning and knowledge discov- related to machine learning and knowledge discov- ical advances, specifically asynchronous cellular ery in databases. A topic widely explored from both ery in databases. A topic widely explored from both automata, and challenging application contexts for ML and DM perspectives was graphs, with motiva- ML and DM perspectives was graphs, with motiva- cellular automata: crowds and CA, traffic and CA, tions ranging from molecular chemistry to social tions ranging from molecular chemistry to social and the international workshop of natural comput- networks. networks. ing. Features Features Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the joint conference on Machine Learning and Knowl- joint conference on Machine Learning and Knowl- 9th International Conference on Cellular Automata edge Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2010, edge Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2010, for Research and Industry, ACRI 2010, held in Ascoli held in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2010. The held in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2010. The Piceno, Italy, in September 2010. The first part of 120 revised full papers presented in three volumes, 120 revised full papers presented in three volumes, the volume contains 39 revised papers that were together with 12 demos (out of 24 submitted demos), together with 12 demos (out of 24 submitted demos), carefully reviewed and selected from the main con- were carefully reviewed and selected from 658 paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 658 paper ference; they are organized according to six main submissions. In addition, 7 ML and 7 DM papers submissions. In addition, 7 ML and 7 DM papers topics: theoretical results on cellular automata, [..] were [..] were [..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Computation by Abstract Devices; Algorithm Anal- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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M. Cafaro, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy; G. Aloisio, University O. Camara, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain; M. Pop, L.M. Camarinha-Matos, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal; of Salento, Lecce, Italy (Eds.) University of Toronto, ON, Canada; K. Rhode, King's College Lon- X. Boucher, École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de St. Etienne, don, UK; M. Sermesant, INRIA, Sophia Antipolis, France; N. Smith, France; H. Afsarmanesh, University of Amsterdam, The Nether- University of Oxford, UK; A. Young, The University of Auckland, lands (Eds.) Grids, Clouds and Virtualization New Zealand (Eds.) Collaborative Networks for a Statistical Atlases and Sustainable World Research into grid computing has been driven by Computational Models of the Heart the need to solve large-scale, increasingly complex 11th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, problems for scientific applications. 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The 91 revised papers were price for seamless access to both computational and Atlases and Computational Models of the Heart and carefully selected from numerous submissions. They storage resources. This timely text/reference intro- Cardiac Electrophysiological Simulation Challenge, are organized in topical sections on sustainability, duces the fundamental principles and techniques STACOM-CESC 2010, held in conjunction with innovation networks, carbon efficient value net- underlying grids, clouds and virtualization tech- MICCAI 2010, in Beijing, China, in September 2010. works, management of CNs in humanitarian orga- nologies, as well as reviewing the latest research and The 27 revised full papers presented together with 3 nizations, collaborative network implementation, expected future developments in the field. 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L. Cao, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia; A.L.C. C. Carlet, LAGA, Universities of Paris 8 and Paris 13, Paris, France; B. Catania, University of Genova, Italy; M. Ivanovic, University of Bazzan, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Cecília, A. Pott, Otto-von-Guericke-University, Magdeburg, Germany Novi Sad, Serbia; B. Thalheim, Christian-Albrechts-University of RS, Brazil; V. Gorodetsky, St. Petersburg Institute for Informatics (Eds.) Kiel, Germany (Eds.) and Automation, Russia; P.A. Mitkas, Aristotle University of Thes- saloniki, Greece; G. Weiss, University of Maastricht, The Nether- lands; P.S. Yu, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA (Eds.) Sequences and Their Applications -- Advances in Databases and SETA 2010 Information Systems Agents and Data Mining Interaction 6th International Conference, Paris, France, September 13-17, 14th East European Conference, ADBIS 2010, Novi Sad, Serbia, 6th International Workshop on Agents and Data Mining 2010. Proceedings September 20-24, 2010, Proceedings Interaction, ADMI 2010, Toronto, ON, Canada, May 11, 2010, Revised Selected Papers This book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of International Conference on Sequences and Their the 14th East European Conference on Advances in This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Applications held in Paris, France, in September Databases and Information Systems, ADBIS 2010, the 6th International Workshop on Agents and Data 2010. held in Novi Sad, Serbia on September 20-24, 2010. Mining Interaction, ADMI 2010, held in Toronto, The 36 revised full papers and 14 short papers were Canada, in May 2010. The 15 revised full papers pre- Features carefully selected from 165 submissions. Tolically sented were carefully reviewed and selected from This book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th the papers span a wide spectrum of topics in the 37 submissions. The papers are organized in topi- International Conference on Sequences and Their database and information systems field, includ- cal sections on agents for data mining; data mining Applications held in Paris, France, in September ing database theory, advanced DBMS technologies, for agents; data mining in agents; and agent mining 2010. design methods, data mining and data warehous- applications. ing, spatio-temporal and graph structured data and Fields of interest database applications. Features Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Algo- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of rithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Data Features the 6th International Workshop on Agents and Data Encryption; Computer Communication Networks; This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Mining Interaction, ADMI 2010, held in Toronto, Management of Computing and Information Sys- the 14th East European Conference on Advances in Canada, in May 2010. The 15 revised full papers pre- tems; Coding and Information Theory Databases and Information Systems, ADBIS 2010, sented were carefully reviewed and selected from held in Novi Sad, Serbia on September 20-24, 2010. 37 submissions. The papers are organized in topi- Target groups The 36 revised full papers and 14 short papers were cal sections on agents for data mining; data mining Research carefully selected from 165 submissions. Tolically for agents; data mining in agents; and agent mining the papers span a wide spectrum of topics in the Type of publication applications. database and information systems field, including Proceedings database [..] Fields of interest Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Available Fields of interest Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information Database Management; Information Systems Appli- Storage and Retrieval; Database Management; Com- 2010. X, 465 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General cations (incl.Internet); Information Storage and puter Communication Networks; Data Mining and Issues, Vol. 6338) Softcover Retrieval; Computer Communication Networks; Knowledge Discovery Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Manage- 62,00 € ment of Computing and Information Systems Target groups ISBN 978-3-642-15873-5 Research Target groups Professional/practitioner Type of publication Proceedings Type of publication Proceedings Available Available 2010. X, 192 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 5980) Softcover 2011. XV, 600 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6295) Softcover 46,00 € ISBN 978-3-642-15419-5 79,00 € ISBN 978-3-642-15575-8 springer.com Computer Science 29
W. Cellary, Poznan University of Economics, Poland; E. Estevez, Ò. Celma, BMAT, Barcelona, Spain E. Chavez, Universidad Michoacana, Morelia, Mexico; S. Lonardi, UNU-IIST, Macao, China (Eds.) University of California, Riverside, CA, USA (Eds.) Music Recommendation and Software Services for e-World Discovery String Processing and Information 10th IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Services, and Retrieval e-Society, I3E 2010, Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 3-5, The Long Tail, Long Fail, and Long Play in the Digital Music 2010, Proceedings Space 17th International Symposium, SPIRE 2010, Los Cabos, Mex- ico, October 11-13, 2010, Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the With so much more music available these days, tra- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th 10th IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Ser- ditional ways of finding music have diminished. International Symposium on String Processing and vices and e-Society, I3E 2010, held in Buenos Aires, Today radio shows are often programmed by large Information Retrieval, SPIRE 2010, held in Los Argentina, in November 2010. The 28 revised papers corporations that create playlists drawn from a lim- Cabos, Mexico, in October 2010. The 26 long and presented were selected from 56 submissions. They ited pool of tracks. Similarly, record stores have been 13 short papers presented were carefully reviewed are organized in topical sections on Web services and replaced by big-box retailers that have ever-shrink- and selected from 109 submissions. The volume also SOA, e-transformation and business processes, mea- ing music departments. Instead of relying on DJs, contains 2 invited talks. The papers are structured suring and assessment, e-services for society, speci- record-store clerks or their friends for music rec- in topical sections on crowdsourcing and recom- fications and semantics, social networks and virtual ommendations, listeners are turning to machines to mendation; indexes and compressed indexes; the- organizations, e-services, trust and security, and ICT guide them to new music. In this book, Òscar Celma ory; string algorithms; compressions; querying and utilization. guides us through the world of automatic music recommendation. He describes how music recom- search user experience; document analysis and com- Features menders work, explores some of the limitations seen parison; compressed indexes; and string matching. This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the in current recommenders, offers techniques for eval- Features 10th IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Ser- uating the effectiveness of music recommendations This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th vices and e-Society, I3E 2010, held in Buenos Aires, and demonstrates how to build effective recom- International Symposium on String Processing and Argentina, in November 2010. The 28 revised papers menders by offering two real-world recommender Information Retrieval, SPIRE 2010, held in Los presented were selected from 56 submissions. They examples. He emphasizes the user's perceived qual- Cabos, Mexico, in October 2010. The 26 long and are organized in topical sections on Web services and ity, rather than the system's predictive accuracy when 13 short papers presented were carefully reviewed SOA, e-transformation and business processes, mea- providing recommendations, thus allowing users to and selected from 109 submissions. The volume also suring and assessment, e-services for society, [..] discover new music[..] contains 2 invited talks. The papers are structured in Fields of interest Features topical sections on crowdsourcing and recommenda- Computers and Society; Computer Communica- With so much more music available these days, tra- tion; [..] tion Networks; Information Systems Applications ditional ways of finding music have diminished. Fields of interest (incl.Internet); Management of Computing and Today radio shows are often programmed by large Information Storage and Retrieval; Computational Information Systems; Information Storage and corporations that create playlists drawn from a lim- Biology / Bioinformatics; Data Mining and Knowl- Retrieval; Software Engineering ited pool of tracks. Similarly, record stores have been replaced by big-box retailers that have ever-shrink- edge Discovery; Database Management; Pattern Target groups ing music departments. Instead of relying on DJs, Recognition; Multimedia Information Systems Research record-store clerks or their friends for music [..] Target groups Type of publication Contents Research Proceedings 1 Introduction.- 2 The recommendation prob- Type of publication lem.- 3 Music recommendation.- 4 The Long Tail Proceedings Available in recommender systems.- 5 Evaluation metrics.- 6 Network–centric evaluation.- 7 User–centric evalu- ation.- 8 Applications.- 9 Conclusions and Further Available 2010. XIV, 306 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communica- Research.- Index. tion Technology, Vol. 341) Hardcover 2010. XIV, 408 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General 92,00 € Fields of interest Issues, Vol. 6393) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-16282-4 Information Storage and Retrieval; Discrete Mathe- matics in Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence 62,00 € (incl. Robotics); Music ISBN 978-3-642-16320-3
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K.-P. Chow, University of Hong Kong, China; S. Shenoi, University R. Cousot, École normal supérieure, Paris, France; M. Martel, Uni- V.V. Das, Engineers Network, Trivandrum, India; J. Stephen, Man- of Tulsa, OK, USA (Eds.) versité de Perpignan, France (Eds.) galam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor, Kottayam, India; N. Thankachan, College of Engineering, Trivandrum, India (Eds.) Advances in Digital Forensics VI Static Analysis Power Electronics and Sixth IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Foren- 17th International Symposium, SAS 2010, Perpignan, France, sics, Hong Kong, China, January 4-6, 2010, Revised Selected September 14-16, 2010, Proceedings Instrumentation Engineering Papers International Conference, PEIE 2010,Kochi, Kerala, India, September 7-9, 2010, Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Advances in Digital Forensics VI describes orig- the 16th International Symposium on Static Analy- inal research results and innovative applications sis, SAS 2010, held in Perpignan, France in Septem- This book constitutes the proceedings of the Interna- in the discipline of digital forensics. In addition, ber 2010. The conference was co-located with 3 tional Conference on Power Electronics and Instru- it highlights some of the major technical and legal affiliated workshops: NSAD 2010 (Workshop on mentation Engineering held in Kochi, Kerala, India, issues related to digital evidence and electronic Numerical and Symbolic Abstract Domains), SASB in September 2010. crime investigations. The areas of coverage include: 2010 (Workshop on Static Analysis and Systems Themes and Issues, Forensic Techniques, Internet Biology) and TAPAS 2010 (Tools for Automatic Features Crime Investigations, Live Forensics, Advanced Program Analysis). The 22 revised full papers pre- This book constitutes the proceedings of the Interna- Forensic Techniques, and Forensic Tools. This book sented together with 4 invited talks were carefully tional Conference on Power Electronics and Instru- is the sixth volume in the annual series produced reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The mentation Engineering held in Kochi, Kerala, India, by the International Federation for Information papers address all aspects of static analysis including in September 2010. Processing (IFIP) Working Group 11.9 on Digital abstract domains, bug detection, data flow analysis, Forensics, an international community of scientists, logic programming, systems analysis, type inference, Fields of interest engineers and practitioners dedicated to advancing cache analysis, flow analysis, verification, abstract Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems; the state of the art of research and practice in digital testing, compiler optimization and program verifica- Software Engineering; Processor Architectures; Logic forensics. The book contains a selection of twenty- tion. Design; Computer Hardware; Control Structures one edited papers from the Sixth Annual IFIP WG and Microprogramming 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics, Features held at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Target groups China, in January 2010. 16th International Symposium on Static Analysis, Research SAS 2010, held in Perpignan, France in September Features 2010. The conference was co-located with 3 affili- Type of publication Advances in Digital Forensics VI describes orig- ated workshops: NSAD 2010 (Workshop on Numer- Proceedings inal research results and innovative applications ical and Symbolic Abstract Domains), SASB 2010 in the discipline of digital forensics. In addition, (Workshop on Static Analysis and Systems Biology) Available it highlights some of the major technical and legal and TAPAS 2010 (Tools for Automatic Program issues related to digital evidence and electronic Analysis). The 22 revised [..] 2011. X, 114 p. (Communications in Computer and Information crime investigations. The areas of coverage include: Science, Vol. 102) Softcover Themes and Issues, Forensic Techniques, Internet Fields of interest Crime Investigations, Live Forensics, Advanced Software Engineering; Logics and Meanings of Pro- 56,00 € Forensic [..] grams; Programming Languages, Compilers, Inter- ISBN 978-3-642-15738-7 preters; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages; Fields of interest Programming Techniques; Simulation and Modeling Information Storage and Retrieval; Computer Com- munication Networks; Algorithm Analysis and Prob- Target groups lem Complexity; Data Encryption; Data Mining and Professional/practitioner Knowledge Discovery; Legal Aspects of Computing Type of publication Target groups Proceedings Research Available Type of publication Proceedings 2011. XI, 473 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol. 6337) Softcover Available 62,00 € 2010. XVIII, 311 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communi- ISBN 978-3-642-15768-4 cation Technology, Vol. 337) Hardcover
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S. Dolev, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel; J. Domingo-Ferrer, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Cat- M. Dorigo, IRIDIA, CoDE, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium; J. Cobb, The University of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; M. Fischer, Yale alonia, Spain; E. Magkos, Ionian University, Informatics, Corfu, M. Birattari, IRIDIA, CoDE, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium; University, New Haven, CT, USA; M. Yung, Columbia University, Greece (Eds.) G.A. Di Caro, Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Manno-Lugano, NY, USA (Eds.) Switzerland; R. Doursat, Ecole Polytechnique and CNRS, Paris, France; A.P. Engelbrecht, Computer Science, University of Preto- Privacy in Statistical Databases ria, South Africa; D. Floreano, LIS, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale Stabilization, Safety, and Security de Lausanne, Switzerland; L.M. Gambardella, Institute for Arti- UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy, International Conference, PSD ficial Intelligence, Manno-Lugano, Switzerland; R. Groß, Auto- of Distributed Systems 2010, Corfu, Greece, September 22-24, 2010, Proceedings matic Control and Systems Engineering, University of Sheffield, UK; E. Sahin, KOVAN Research Lab., Middle East Technical Univer- 12th International Symposium, SSS 2010, New York, NY, USA, sity, Ankara, Turkey; Th. Stützle, IRIDIA, CoDE, Université Libre de September 20-22, 2010, Proceedings Bruxelles, Belgium; H. Sayama, Binghamton University, NY, USA This book constitutes the proceedings of the Interna- (Eds.) tional Conference on Privacy in Statistical Databases This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of held in Corfu, Greece, in September 2010. Swarm Intelligence the 12th International Symposium on Stabilization, Features Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems, SSS 7th International Conference, ANTS 2010, Brussels, This book constitutes the proceedings of the Interna- 2010, held in New York, USA, in September 2010. Belgium,September 8-10, 2010 Proceedings tional Conference on Privacy in Statistical Databases The 39 revised full papers were carefully reviewed held in Corfu, Greece, in September 2010. and selected from 90 submissions. The papers address all safety and security-related aspects of self- Fields of interest This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th stabilizing systems in various areas. The most top- Database Management; Computer Communication International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, ics related to self-* systems. The tracks were: self- Networks; Systems and Data Security; Data Encryp- held in Brussels, Belgium, in September 2010. stabilization; self-organization; ad-hoc, sensor, and tion; Data Structures; Data Structures, Cryptology dynamic networks; peer to peer; fault-tolerance and and Information Theory Features dependable systems; safety and verification; swarm, This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th amorphous, spatial, and complex systems; security; Target groups International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, cryptography, and discrete distributed algorithms. Research held in Brussels, Belgium, in September 2010.
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Open Networked "i-Learning" Canadian Semantic Web Graph Transformations Models and Cases of "Next-Gen" Learning Technologies and Applications 5th International Conference, ICGT 2010, Twente, The Nether- lands, September 27--October 2, 2010, Proceedings Open Source Applications Springer Book Series The emergence of Web technologies for data and Editor: Ernesto Damiani, University of Milan, Italy knowledge interaction gives rise to the need for sup- http://sesar.dti.unimi.it/ossbook/ A new overall This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th portive frameworks for knowledge distribution. interdisciplinary framework called “i learning” International Conference on Graph Transforma- Semantic Web technologies aim at providing shared integrates managerial organization and technol- tions, ICGT 2010, held in Twente, The Netherlands, semantic spaces for Web contents, such that people, ogy aspects also known as “technology enhanced in September/October 2010. The 22 papers pre- applications and communities can use a common learning”. Open Networked i Learning: Models and sented were carefully reviewed and selected from platform to share information. Also, many of the Cases of “Next-Gen” Learning begins its investiga- 48 submissions. These papers mirror the wide- challenging aspects of the research problems tack- tion with the important changes that have recently ranged ongoing research activities in the theory and led in the Semantic Web area fall in the realm of arti- occurred within the management, technology and application of graph transformation. They are con- ficial intelligence or employment of AI techniques. society fields. Social and cultural aspects of society cerned with different kinds of graph transformation Canadian Semantic Web: Technologies and Appli- that influence the “dynamics” and the “styles” of the approaches, their algebraic foundations, composition cations is an edited volume contributed by world- learning processes are presented as well. The last sec- and analysis, the relation to logic, as well as various wide leaders in Semantic Web research, and was tion of this edited volume focuses on possible future applications, mainly to model transformation and based on contributions to the 2nd Canadian Seman- scenarios of the learning processes by describing distributed systems. tic Web Symposium, held in Kelowna, BC Canada in the main models, processes, tools, technologies, and May, 2009. This volume introduces the most recen- Features involved organizations. Open Networked i Learning: tadvanced working theories, prototypes and appli- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th Models and Cases of “Next-Gen” Learning is suitable cations on; AI technologies in the Semantic Web, International Conference on Graph Transforma- for advanced under- and graduate level students and Languages, tools and methodologies for the Semantic tions, ICGT 2010, held in Twente, The Netherlands, professors concentrating on computer science,[..] Web, Searching, querying, visualizing and interpret- in September/October 2010. The 22 papers pre- ing the Semantic Web,[..] Features sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 48 A new overall interdisciplinary framework called submissions. These papers mirror the wide-ranged Features “i learning” integrates managerial organization ongoing research activities in the theory and appli- The emergence of Web technologies for data and and technology aspects also known as “technology cation of graph transformation. They are concerned knowledge interaction gives rise to the need for sup- enhanced learning”. Open Networked i Learning: with different kinds [..] portive frameworks for knowledge distribution. Models and Cases of “Next-Gen” Learning begins its Semantic Web technologies aim at providing shared Fields of interest investigation with the important changes that have semantic spacesfor Web contents, such that people, Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Soft- recently occurred within the management, technol- applications and communities can use a common ware Engineering; Data Structures; Logics and ogy and society fields. Social and cultural aspects of platform to share information. 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Complexity in Nature and Technology 6th International Conference, GIScience 2010, Zurich, Switzer- International Conference on Life System Modeling and Simu- land, September 14-17, 2010. Proceedings lation, LSMS 2010, and International Conference on Intelligent Computing for Sustainable Energy and Environment, ICSEE 2010, Wuxi, China, September 17-20, 2010, Proceedings, Part I Network Science is the emerging field concerned with the study of large, realistic networks. This inter- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Geographic disciplinary endeavor, focusing on the patterns of This book is part I of a two-volume work that con- Information Science, GIScience 2010, held in Zurich, interactions that arise between individual compo- tains the refereed proceedings of the International Switzerland, in September 2010. 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The 22 revised utilization of clean and[..] technology, commerce and the social sciences, it full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 87 submissions. While traditional often makes sense to focus on the pattern of interac- Features research topics such as spatio-temporal representa- tions between individual components. Furthermore, This book is part I of a two-volume work that con- tions, spatial relations, interoperability, geographic improvements in computing power have made it tains the refereed proceedings of the International databases, [..] possible to gather, store and analyze large data sets Conference on Life System Modeling and Simula- across many disciplines, and it is apparent that uni- Fields of interest tion, LSMS 2010 and the International Conference versal features may exist across seemingly disparate on Intelligent Computing for Sustainable Energy [..] Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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M. Fei, Shanghai University, China; L. Jia, Shanghai University, C.G. Fermüller, TU Wien, Austria; A. Voronkov, University of B. Furht, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA; A. China; G.W. Irwin, Queen's University, Belfast, UK (Eds.) Manchester, UK (Eds.) Escalante, LexisNexis, Boca Raton, FL, USA (Eds.)
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The 194 revised full papers pre- the 17th International Conference on Logic for Pro- concepts of cloud computing and cloud comput- sented were carefully reviewed and selected from gramming, Artificial Intelligence, and Reasoning, ing applications are also introduced. Current and over 880 submissions and recommended for publica- LPAR-17, held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in October future technologies applied in cloud computing are tion by Springer in two volumes of Lecture Notes in 2010. The 41 revised full papers presented were care- also discussed. Case studies, examples, and exercises Computer Science (LNCS) and one volume of Lec- fully reviewed and selected from 133 submissions. are provided throughout. Handbook of Cloud Com- ture Notes in Bioinformatics (LNBI). 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J.A. Garay, AT and T Labs, Florham Park, NJ, USA; R. De Prisco, E. Gelenbe, Imperial College, London, UK; R. Lent, Imperial Col- M. Goesele, GRIS, TU Darmstadt, Germany; S. Roth, GRIS, TU Università di Salerno, Informatica ed Applicazioni, Fisciano, Italy lege, London, UK; G. Sakellari, Imperial College, London, UK; A. Darmstadt, Germany; A. Kuijper, Fraunhofer Institute for Com- (Eds.) Sacan, Drexel Univeristy, Philadelphia, PA, USA; H. Toroslu, Mid- puter Graphics Research (IGD), Darmstadt, Germany; B. Schiele, dle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; A. Yazici, Middle TU Darmstadt, Germany; K. Schindler, TU Darmstadt, Germany East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey (Eds.) (Eds.) Security and Cryptography for Networks Computer and Information Sciences Pattern Recognition
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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th Computer and Information Sciences is a unique This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Security and Cryptog- and comprehensive review of advanced technology 32nd Symposium of the German Association for Pat- raphy for Networks held in Amalfi, Italy, in Septem- and research in the field of Information Technol- tern Recognition, DAGM 2010, held in Darmstadt, ber 2010. ogy. It provides an up to date snapshot of research Germany, in September 2010. The 24 revised full in Europe and the Far East (Hong Kong, Japan and papers and 34 revised poster papers were carefully Features China) in the most active areas of information tech- reviewed and selected from 134 submissions. The This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th nology, including Computer Vision, Data Engineer- papers are organized in topical sections on geometry International Conference on Security and Cryptog- ing, Web Engineering, Internet Technologies, Bio- and calibration, recognition, learning and optimiza- raphy for Networks held in Amalfi, Italy, in Septem- Informatics and System Performance Evaluation tion, applications, motion, low-level vision and fea- ber 2010. Methodologies. tures, as well as on surfaces and materials. Fields of interest Features Features Data Encryption; Computer Communication Net- Computer and Information Sciences is a unique This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the works; Management of Computing and Information and comprehensive review of advanced technology 32nd Symposium of the German Association for Pat- Systems; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complex- and research in the field of Information Technol- tern Recognition, DAGM 2010, held in Darmstadt, ity; Systems and Data Security; Computers and Soci- ogy. It provides an up to date snapshot of research Germany, in September 2010. The 24 revised full ety in Europe and the Far East (Hong Kong, Japan and papers and 34 revised poster papers were carefully Target groups China) in the most active areas of information tech- reviewed and selected from 134 submissions. The Research nology, including Computer Vision, Data Engineer- papers are organized in topical sections on geometry ing, Web Engineering, Internet Technologies, [..] and calibration, recognition, learning and optimiza- Type of publication tion, [..] Proceedings Contents 1 Algorithms .- 2 Modeling and Performance Evalua- Fields of interest tion of Systems and Networks .- 3 Bioinformatics & Pattern Recognition; Image Processing and Com- Available Bioengineering .- 4 Data Engineering .- 5 Learning puter Vision; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); and Clustering Methods .- 6 Computer and Wire- Computer Graphics; Algorithm Analysis and Prob- 2010. VII, 474 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6280) Softcover less Networks .- 7 Computer Vision and Image Pro- lem Complexity; Information Systems Applications cessing.- 8 Web Systems .- 9 Discovery Science .- 10 (incl.Internet) 62,00 € Distributed and Parallel Algorithms .- 11 Hardware ISBN 978-3-642-15316-7 Design. Target groups Research Fields of interest Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Type of publication Graphics Proceedings
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D. Hamlet, Camas, WA, USA S.-H. Heng, Multimedia University, Malacca, Malaysia; K. Kuro- sawa, Ibaraki University, Japan (Eds.) Transactions on Large-Scale Data- Composing Software Components and Knowledge-Centered Systems Provable Security II A Software-testing Perspective 4th International Conference, ProvSec 2010, Malacca, Malaysia, October 13-15, 2010, Proceedings
Software components and component-based soft- The LNCS journal Transactions on Large-Scale ware development (CBSD) are acknowledged as Data- and Knowledge-Centered Systems focuses the best approach for constructing quality software This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th on data management, knowledge discovery, and at reasonable cost. Composing Software Compo- provable security conference held in Malacca, knowledge processing, which are core and hot top- nents: A Software-testing Perspective describes a Malaysia in October 2010. The 17 papers presented ics in computer science. Since the 1990s, the Internet 10-year investigation into the underlying principles were carefully reviewed and selected from 47 sub- has become the main driving force behind appli- of CBSD. By restricting attention to the simplest missions. The papers are divided in topical sections cational development in all domains. 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The 17 papers presented required. • Fast, accurate tools support every aspect of Transactions on Large-Scale Data- and Knowl- were carefully reviewed and selected from 47 sub- of CBSD from design through debugging. Case stud- edge-Centered Systems, consists of journal versions missions. The papers are divided in topical sections ies of CBSD also illuminate software testing in gen- of selected papers from the 11th International Con- on identification, auto proofs, signature, hash func- eral, particularly an expanded role for unit testing ference on Data Warehousing and Knowledge Dis- tion, protocol, encryption, and signcryption. and the treatment of non-functional software prop- covery (DaWaK 2009). In addition, it contains a erties. This unique book: • Contains more than a special section focusing on the challenging domain Fields of interest dozen case studies of fully worked-out component of patent retrieval. Data Encryption; Computer Communication Net- synthesis,[..] works; Management of Computing and Information Features Systems; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complex- Features The LNCS journal Transactions on Large-Scale ity; Systems and Data Security; Coding and Informa- Software components and component-based soft- Data- and Knowledge-Centered Systems focuses tion Theory ware development (CBSD) are acknowledged as on data management, knowledge discovery, and the best approach for constructing quality software knowledge processing, which are core and hot top- Target groups at reasonable cost. Composing Software Compo- ics in computer science. Since the 1990s, the Internet Research nents: A Software-testing Perspective describes a 10- has become the main driving force behind applica- year investigation into the underlying principles of tional development in all domains. An increase in Type of publication CBSD. 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P. Hitzler, Wright State University, Computer Science and Engi- M. Hutter, Australian National University and NICTA, Canberra, K. Diamantaras, TEI of Theassaloniki, Greece; W. Duch, Nicolaus neering, Dayton, OH, USA; Th. Lukasiewicz, University of Oxford, ACT, Australian; F. Stephan, National University of Singapore, Copernicus University, Torun, Poland (Eds.) Computing Laboratory, Oxford, UK (Eds.) Singapore; V. Vovk, University of London, UK; Th. Zeugmann, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan (Eds.) Artificial Neural Networks - ICANN Web Reasoning and Rule Systems Algorithmic Learning Theory 2010 Fourth International Conference, RR 2010, Bressanone/Brixen, Italy, September 22-24, 2010. Proceedings 21st International Conference, ALT 2010, Canberra, Australia, 20th International Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, Septem- October 6-8, 2010. Proceedings ber 15-18, 2010, Proceedings, Part I
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This three volume set LNCS 6352, LNCS 6353, and 4th International Conference on Web Reasoning and This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of LNCS 6354 constitutes the refereed proceedings of Rule Systems, RR 2010, held in Brixen-Bressanone, the 21th International Conference on Algorithmic the 20th International Conference on Artificial Neu- Italy, in September 2010. The 9 revised full papers, 6 Learning Theory, ALT 2010, held in Canberra, Aus- ral Networks, ICANN 2010, held in Thessaloniki, revised short papers, and 4 poster papers presented tralia, in October 2010, co-located with the 13th Greece, in September 2010. The 102 revised full together with 1 PhD paper, 2 system descriptions International Conference on Discovery Science, DS papers, 68 short papers and 29 posters presented and 3 invited papers were carefully reviewed and 2010. The 26 revised full papers presented together were carefully reviewed and selected from 241 sub- selected from 41 submissions. The papers address all with the abstracts of 5 invited talks were carefully missions. The first volume is divided in topical sec- current topics in Web reasoning, Web-based knowl- reviewed and selected from 44 submissions. The tions on ANN applications, Bayesian ANN, bio edge, and rule systems such as representation tech- papers are divided into topical sections of papers on inspired – spiking ANN, biomedical ANN, compu- niques; rules and ontologies; reasoning languages; statistical learning; grammatical inference and graph tational neuroscience, feature selection/parameter efficiency and benchmarking,; ontology languages; learning; probably approximately correct learning; identification and dimensionality reduction, filter- querying and optimization; reasoning with uncer- query learning and algorithmic teaching; on-line ing, genetic – evolutionary algorithms, and image – tainty, under inconsistency, and with constraints; learning; inductive inference; reinforcement learn- video and audio processing. rule languages and systems; rule interchange formats ing; and on-line learning and kernel methods. and markup languages; scalability; approximate rea- Features soning; statistical methods and symbolic reasoning; Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This three volume set LNCS 6352, LNCS 6353, and as well as semantic Web services modeling and appli- LNCS 6354 constitutes the refereed proceedings of cations. the 21th International Conference on Algorithmic Learning Theory, ALT 2010, held in Canberra, Aus- the 20th International Conference on Artificial Neu- ral Networks, ICANN 2010, held in Thessaloniki, Features tralia, in October 2010, co-located with the 13th Greece, in September 2010. The 102 revised full This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Discovery Science, DS papers, 68 short papers and 29 posters presented 4th International Conference on Web Reasoning and 2010. The 26 revised full papers presented together were carefully reviewed and selected from 241 sub- Rule Systems, RR 2010, held in Brixen-Bressanone, with the abstracts of 5 invited talks were carefully missions. The first volume is divided in topical sec- Italy, in September 2010. The 9 revised full papers, 6 reviewed and selected from 44 submissions. The tions on ANN [..] revised short papers, and 4 poster papers presented papers are [..] together with 1 PhD paper, 2 system descriptions Fields of interest and 3 invited papers were carefully reviewed and Fields of interest Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Mathemati- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computation selected from 41 submissions. The papers address all by Abstract Devices; Algorithm Analysis and Prob- [..] cal Logic and Formal Languages; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Computation by Abstract lem Complexity; Pattern Recognition; Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Image Process- Fields of interest Devices; Logics and Meanings of Programs; Com- ing and Computer Vision Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); puters and Education Information Systems and Communication Service; Target groups Target groups Information Storage and Retrieval; Data Mining and Professional/practitioner Knowledge Discovery; Software Engineering; Multi- Research media Information Systems Type of publication Type of publication Proceedings Target groups Proceedings Research Available Available Type of publication Proceedings 2010. XIII, 421 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 2010. XXXI, 587 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General 6331) Softcover Issues, Vol. 6352) Available 62,00 € 79,00 € ISBN 978-3-642-16107-0 ISBN 978-3-642-15818-6 2010. XIII, 259 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6333) Softcover
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S. Jajodia, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA; J. Zhou, T. Janhunen, Aalto University, Finland; I. Niemelä, Aalto Univer- S. Jha, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA; R. Sommer, Institute for Infocomm Research, Connexis, Singapore (Eds.) sity, Finland (Eds.) International Computer Science Institute, Berkeley, CA, USA; C. Kreibich, International Computer Science Institute, Berkeley, CA, USA (Eds.) Security and Privacy in Logics in Artificial Intelligence
Communication Networks 12th European Conference, JELIA 2010, Helsinki, Finland, Recent Advances in Intrusion September 13-15, 2010, Proceedings 6th International ICST Conference, SecureComm 2010, Singa- Detection pore, September 7-9, 2010, Proceedings 13th International Symposium, RAID 2010, Ottawa, Ontario, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Canada, September 15-17, 2010, Proceedings the 5th International Conference on E-learning and This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- Games, Edutainment 2010, held in Changchun, ceedings of the 6th International ICST Conference, China, in August 2010. The book includes 3 invited SecureComm 2010, held in Singapore in Septem- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the talks, 26 regular papers, and 5 system descriptions. ber 2010. The 28 revised full papers were carefully 13th International Symposium on Recent Advances reviewed and selected from 112 submissions. They in Intrusion Detection, RAID 2010, held in Ottawa, Features Canada, in September 2010. The 24 revised full are organized in topical sections on malware and This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of email security, anonymity and privacy, wireless secu- papers presented together with 15 revised poster the 5th International Conference on E-learning and papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 102 rity, systems security, network security, and security Games, Edutainment 2010, held in Changchun, protocols. submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- China, in August 2010. The book includes 3 invited tions on network protection, high performance, mal- talks, 26 regular papers, and 5 system descriptions. Features ware detection and defence, evaluation, forensics, anomaly detection as well as web security. This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- Fields of interest ceedings of the 6th International ICST Conference, Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Mathematical SecureComm 2010, held in Singapore in Septem- Features Logic and Formal Languages; Information Systems This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the ber 2010. The 28 revised full papers were carefully Applications (incl.Internet); Software Engineering; reviewed and selected from 112 submissions. They 13th International Symposium on Recent Advances Logics and Meanings of Programs; Symbolic and in Intrusion Detection, RAID 2010, held in Ottawa, are organized in topical sections on malware and Algebraic Manipulation email security, anonymity and privacy, wireless secu- Canada, in September 2010. The 24 revised full papers presented together with 15 revised poster rity, systems security, network security, and security Target groups papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 102 [..] Research submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- Fields of interest Type of publication tions on network protection, high performance, mal- Computer Communication Networks; Manage- Proceedings ware [..] ment of Computing and Information Systems; Data Encryption; Software Engineering; Algorithm Analy- Fields of interest Available sis and Problem Complexity; Operating Systems Computer Communication Networks; Data Encryp- tion; Computers and Society; Algorithm Analysis Target groups 2010. XIV, 374 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol. and Problem Complexity; Data Structures, Cryptol- Professional/practitioner 6341) Softcover ogy and Information Theory; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) Type of publication 54,00 € Proceedings ISBN 978-3-642-15674-8 Target groups Research Available Type of publication Proceedings 2010. XIII, 500 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sci- ences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, Vol. 50) Softcover Available
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T. Jiang, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; N. T. Jiang, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; N. T. Jiang, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, china; N. Navab, Technical University of Munich, Germany; J.P.W. Pluim, Navab, Technical University of Munich, Germany; J.P.W. Pluim, Navab, Technical University of Munich, Germany; J.P.W. Pluim, UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands; M.A. Viergever, UMC Utrecht, The UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands; M.A. Viergever, UMC Utrecht, The UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands; M.A. Viergever, UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands (Eds.) Netherlands (Eds.) Netherlands (Eds.)
Medical Image Computing and Medical Image Computing and Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention -- Computer-Assisted Intervention -- Computer-Assisted Intervention -- MICCAI 2010 MICCAI 2010 MICCAI 2010
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The three-volume set LNCS 6361, 6362 and 6363 The three-volume set LNCS 6361, 6362 and 6363 The three-volume set LNCS 6361, 6362 and 6363 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Medical Image Com- International Conference on Medical Image Com- International Conference on Medical Image Com- puting and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MIC- puting and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MIC- puting and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MIC- CAI 2010, held in Beijing, China, in September 2010. CAI 2010, held in Beijing, China, in September 2010. CAI 2010, held in Beijing, China, in September 2010. Based on rigorous peer reviews, the program com- Based on rigorous peer reviews, the program com- Based on rigorous peer reviews, the program com- mittee carefully selected 251 revised papers from 786 mittee carefully selected 251 revised papers from 786 mittee carefully selected 251 revised papers from 786 submissions for presentation in three volumes. The submissions for presentation in three volumes. The submissions for presentation in three volumes. The first volume includes 84 papers organized in topi- third volume includes 83 papers organized in topi- second volume includes 84 papers organized in top- cal sections on computer-aided diagnosis, planning cal sections on segmentation and modeling, robotics, ical sections on ultrasound imaging, neuroimage and guidance of interventions, image segmentation, motion modeling and computer-assisted interven- analysis, simulation of anatomical structures, endo- image reconstruction and restoration, functional and tions, image reconstruction, enhancement and repre- scopic and microscopic imaging, and image registra- diffusion-weighted MRI, modeling and simulation, sentation, and computer-aided diagnosis. tion. instrument and patient localization and tracking, quantitative image analysis, image registration, com- Features Features putational and interventional cardiology, and diffu- The three-volume set LNCS 6361, 6362 and 6363 The three-volume set LNCS 6361, 6362 and 6363 sion tensor MR imaging and analysis. constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Medical Image Com- International Conference on Medical Image Com- Features puting and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MIC- puting and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MIC- The three-volume set LNCS 6361, 6362 and 6363 CAI 2010, held in Beijing, China, in September 2010. CAI 2010, held in Beijing, China, in September 2010. constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Based on rigorous peer reviews, the program com- Based on rigorous peer reviews, the program com- International Conference on Medical Image Com- mittee carefully selected 251 revised papers from 786 mittee carefully selected 251 revised papers from 786 puting and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MIC- submissions for presentation in three volumes. The submissions for presentation in three volumes. The CAI 2010, held in Beijing, China, in September 2010. third volume includes [..] second volume [..] Based on rigorous peer reviews, the program com- mittee carefully selected 251 revised papers from 786 Fields of interest Fields of interest submissions for presentation in three volumes. The Image Processing and Computer Vision; Pattern Image Processing and Computer Vision; Pattern first volume includes [..] Recognition; Computer Graphics; Computer Imag- Recognition; Computer Graphics; Computer Imag- ing, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; User ing, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; User Fields of interest Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Simu- Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Simu- Image Processing and Computer Vision; Pattern lation and Modeling lation and Modeling Recognition; Computer Graphics; Computer Imag- ing, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; User Target groups Target groups Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Simu- Research Research lation and Modeling Type of publication Type of publication Target groups Proceedings Proceedings Research Available Available Type of publication Proceedings 2010. XXV, 686 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision, Pattern 2010. XXV, 704 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6363) Softcover Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6362) Softcover Available 87,00 € 87,00 € 2010. XLV, 710 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision, Pattern ISBN 978-3-642-15710-3 ISBN 978-3-642-15744-8 Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6361) Softcover
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C.B. Jones, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; A.W. W. Jonker, Philips Research Europe, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; O. Juhlin, Interactive Institute, Kista, Sweden Roscoe, Oxford University, Oxford, UK; K.R. Wood, Microsoft M. Petkovic, Philips Research Europe, Eindhoven, The Nether- Research, Cambridge, UK (Eds.) lands (Eds.) Social Media on the Road
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Hoare 7th VLDB Workshop, SDM 2010, Singapore, September 17, 2010, Proceedings In the future, everyday life in traffic will be intri- cately meshed with city life. Today motorways, cities Thousands of different programming languages and streets are places where we spend a considerable exist, and many more are being created each year, This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th amount of time, and where a large number of every- yet all those involved in such work must acknowl- VLDB Workshop on Secure Data Management day encounters between people occur. Any road edge that it is “the highest goal of programming held in Singapore in September 17, 2010. The regu- user’s journey coincides with hundreds or even thou- language design to enable good ideas to be ele- lar papers in the proceedings are grouped into two sands of others. This book unpacks the details of the gantly expressed”. These are the words of Sir Charles sections. The first section focuses on privacy. The practical achievements involved in socially engag- Antony Richard Hoare, or Tony Hoare to his col- papers in this section present a balanced mix of theo- ing with people at high speed. Although, generally leagues and friends, a man who has inspired gen- retical work on anonymity and application-oriented speaking, these encounters are brief and interaction erations of researchers in computer science. His work. The second focuses on data security in open is slight, the recent emergence of mobile technologies work, grounded in practical programming, has had environments. The papers address issues related to offers opportunities to support drivers and passen- a profound impact on the evolution of the field. This the management of confidential data that is stored in gers beyond just helping them to reach their desti- includes the development of Hoare logic and Com- or released to open environments, such as, for exam- nation. New social media could enhance interaction municating Sequential Processes (CSP). Reflections ple, in cloud computing. in traffic making life on the road more interesting on the Work of C.A.R. Hoare presents a compre- and meaningful. Such innovative applications could hensive edited survey of all aspects of these subjects, Features include car stereos that share music amongst drivers; with original contributions by more than 30 inter- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th digital games that interact with the landscape passing national leaders in the field. The book, while hon- VLDB Workshop on Secure Data Management outside the car windows, or with passengers in sur- oring Hoare’s important contributions, assembles a held in Singapore in September 17, 2010. The regu- rounding cars; message[..] collection of chapters showing the state of the art in lar papers in the proceedings are grouped into two sections. The first section focuses on privacy. 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This book unpacks the details of the guage design to enable good ideas to be elegantly Networks; Information Systems Applications practical achievements involved in socially [..] expressed" These are the words of Sir Charles (incl.Internet); Management of Computing and Information Systems; Computers and Society; Infor- Antony Richard Hoare, or Tony Hoare to his col- Contents mation Storage and Retrieval leagues and friends, a man who has inspired genera- Acknowledgments.- Preface.- Part I - An Empirical tions of researchers in [..] Target groups Program of Road Use.- 1. Social Life in Traffic.- 2. Juxtaposing Traffic Research and Social Computing.- Contents Research 3. Investigating and Designing for Social Interac- Insight, Inspiration and Collaboration.- From CSP tion.- Part II - Vitality and Social Interaction on the to Game Semantics.- On Mereologies in Comput- Type of publication Roads.- 4 Traffic as Situated Interaction.- 5. 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R. Keller, Hign Performance Computing Center Stuttgart, Ger- G. Kolfschoten, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands; many; E. Gabriel, University of Houston, TX, USA; J. Dongarra, R.B. Sim, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany; S. Lukosch, Delft Transactions on Aspect-Oriented University of Tennessee, Electrical Engineering, Knoxville, USA University of Technology, The Netherlands (Eds.) Software Development VII (Eds.) Collaboration and Technology A Common Case Study for Aspect-Oriented Modeling Recent Advances in the Message 16th International Conference, CRIWG 2010, Maastricht, The Passing Interface Netherlands, September 20-23, 2010, Proceedings This volume, the seventh in the Transactions on 17th European MPI User's Group Meeting, EuroMPI 2010, Aspect-Oriented Software Development series, Stuttgart, Germany, September12-15, 2010, Proceedings assembles nine papers that all apply different aspect- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th oriented modeling techniques to the same case study. Collaboration Researchers' International Work- The case study, a relatively complex crisis manage- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th ing Group Conference on Collaboration and Tech- ment system, is presented in detail in the first paper. European MPI User's Group Meeting on Recent nology, held in Maastricht, The Netherlands, in In this way, a wide variety of notations and abstrac- Advances in the Message Passing Interface held in September 2010. The 27 revised papers presented tion techniques for modeling aspect systems are Stuttgart in September 2010. were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous demonstrated and evaluated for the same case study, submissions. They are grouped into seven themes allowing readers to understand the relative strengths Features that represent current areas of interest in group- of each approach and encouraging cross-fertilization This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th ware research: knowledge elicitation, construction among the techniques. European MPI User's Group Meeting on Recent and structuring, collaboration and decision making, Advances in the Message Passing Interface held in collaborative development, awareness, support for Features Stuttgart in September 2010. groupware design, social networking and mobile col- This volume, the seventh in the Transactions on laboration. Aspect-Oriented Software Development series, Fields of interest assembles nine papers that all apply different aspect- Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Com- Features oriented modeling techniques to the same case study. puter Communication Networks; Software Engineer- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th The case study, a relatively complex crisis manage- ing; Programming Techniques; Computer Systems Collaboration Researchers' International Work- ment system, is presented in detail in the first paper. Organization and Communication Networks; Simu- ing Group Conference on Collaboration and Tech- In this way, a wide variety of notations and abstrac- lation and Modeling nology, held in Maastricht, The Netherlands, in tion techniques for modeling aspect systems are [..] September 2010. The 27 revised papers presented Target groups were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous Contents Research submissions. They are grouped into seven themes Crisis Management Systems: A Case Study for that represent current areas of interest in groupware Aspect-Oriented Modeling.- Requirements Mod- Type of publication research: knowledge [..] eling with the Aspect-oriented User Requirements Proceedings Notation (AoURN): A Case Study.- Relating Fea- Fields of interest ture Models to Other Models of a Software Product Available Software Engineering; Information Systems Appli- Line: A Comparative Study of FeatureMapper and cations (incl.Internet); Information Storage and VML.- Aspect-Oriented Development Using Proto- Retrieval; Database Management; Data Mining and col Modeling.- Using VCL as an Aspect-Oriented 2010. XIV, 308 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol. Knowledge Discovery; Computer Communication 6305) Softcover Approach to Requirements Modelling.- Workflow Networks Design Using Fragment Composition: Crisis Man- 54,00 € agement System Design through ADORE.- Model- ISBN 978-3-642-15645-8 Target groups ing the Car Crash Crisis Management System Using Research HiLA.- Aspect-Oriented Design with[..] Type of publication Fields of interest Proceedings Software Engineering; Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Logics and Meanings of Available Programs; Programming Techniques; Management of Computing and Information Systems; Computer 2010. XIII, 364 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl. Communication Networks Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6257) Softcover
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A. Kott, Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD, USA; G. Citren- S. Kowalewski, RWTH Aachen University, Embedded Software E. Krahmer, Tilburg University, The Netherlands; M. Theune, Uni- baum, SoSACorp., Fairfax, VA, USA (Eds.) Lab., Aachen, Germany; M. Roveri, Ricerca Scientifica e Tecnolog- versity of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands (Eds.) ica (IRST), Povo (Trento), Italy (Eds.) Estimating Impact Empirical Methods in Natural Formal Methods for Industrial A Handbook of Computational Methods and Models for Antic- Language Generation ipating Economic, Social, Political and Security Effects in Inter- Critical Systems national Interventions Data-oriented Methods and Empirical Evaluation 15th International Workshop, FMICS 2010, Antwerp, Belgium, September 20-21, 2010. Proceedings
Virtually all human endeavors can be analyzed and Natural language generation (NLG) is a subfield modeled and understood through computer-aided of natural language processing (NLP) that is often This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th study, and that is very much at the core of operations characterized as the study of automatically con- International Workshop on Formal Methods for research, game theory, and decision science. Under- verting non-linguistic representations (e.g., from Industrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2010 held in standing the potential impact of any action is critical databases or other knowledge sources) into coher- Antwerp, Belgium, in September 2010 - co-located to the success of that action, and in ESTIMATING ent natural language text. In recent years the field has with ASE 2010, the 25th IEEE/ACM International IMPACT Alexander Kott and Gary Citrenbaum, evolved substantially. Perhaps the most important Conference on Automated Software Engineering, with a stellar group of contributors, demonstrate new development is the current emphasis on data- The 14 papers presented were carefully reviewed and how military or humanitarian interventions (or the oriented methods and empirical evaluation. Progress selected from 33 submissions. The aim of the FMICS decision not to intervene) can be rigorously analyzed in related areas such as machine translation, dialogue workshop series is to provide a forum for researchers beforehand and their likely impacts and ramifica- system design and automatic text summarization who are interested in the development and applica- tions predicted at levels appropriate to their scope. and the resulting awareness of the importance of lan- tion of formal methods in industry. It also strives to A wide range of modeling programs are available guage generation, the increasing availability of suit- promote research and development for the improve- that support plan assessment and impact forecast, able corpora in recent years, and the organization ment of formal methods and tools for industrial and they allow accurate prediction within an inter- of shared tasks for NLG, where different teams of applications. dependent set of political, military, economic, social, researchers develop and evaluate their algorithms on a shared, held out data set have had a consider- information, and infrastructure systems, and experts Features able impact on the field, and this book offers the first involved in the use and development of these tools This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th comprehensive overview of recent empirically ori- demonstrate how, when, and why they should be International Workshop on Formal Methods for ented NLG research. used. Industrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2010 held in Antwerp, Belgium, in September 2010 - co-located Features Features with ASE 2010, the 25th IEEE/ACM International International interventions are among the most Natural language generation (NLG) is a subfield of Conference on Automated Software Engineering, controversial and complex of human endeavors. In natural language processing (NLP) that is often char- The 14 papers presented were carefully reviewed and today's smaller, flatter, and interdependent world, acterized as the study of automatically converting selected from 33 submissions. The aim of the FMICS interventions of all sorts - economic sanctions or aid, non-linguistic representations (e.g., from databases workshop series is to [..] natural-disaster relief, various diplomatic or civil- or other knowledge sources) into coherent natural language text. In recent years the field has evolved military engagements—are likely to persist and to Fields of interest substantially. 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The P=NP Question and Gödel’s Life System Modeling and Lost Letter Intelligent Computing Medical Imaging and Augmented Reality International Conference on Life System Modeling and Simu- The P=NP question is one of the great problems of lation, LSMS 2010, and International Conference on Intelligent 5th International Workshop, MIAR 2010, Beijing, China, science, which has intrigued computer scientists Computing for Sustainable Energy and Environment, ICSEE September 19-20, 2010, Proceedings 2010, Wuxi, China, September 17-20, 2010, Proceedings, Part and mathematicians for decades. Despite the abun- II dant research in theoretical computer science regard- ing the P=NP question, it has not been solved. The This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of P=NP Question and Gödel’s Lost Letter covers his- the 5th International Workshop on Medical Imaging torical developments (including the Gödel’s Lost This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of and Augmented Reality, MIAR 2010, held in Beijing, letter), the importance of P=NP and the future of the International Conference on Life System Model- China, in September 2010. The 60 revised full papers P=NP. This guide is also based on a new blog by the ing and Simulation, LSMS 2010, and International presented were carefully reviewed and selected from author, located at http://rjlipton.wordpress.com. Jin- Conference on Intelligent Computing for Sustain- 139 submissions. The papers are organized in topical Yi Cai, a Professor in computer science at the Uni- able Energy and Environment, ICSEE 2010, held in sections on image segmentation, image registration, versity of Wisconsin remarks 'I think it is the single Wuxi, China, in September 2010. The papers are shape modeling and morphometry, image analysis, most interesting web blog I have seen on related top- organized in topical sections on intelligent model- diffusion tensor image, computer assisted interven- ics. He has a great insight and wit and beautiful way ing, monitoring, and control of complex nonlinear tion, medical image computing, visualization and to see things and explain them.' Richard DeMillo, systems; modeling and simulation of societies and application, segmentation and classification, medi- a professor in computer science at Georgia Tech collective behaviour; advanced theory and method- cal image understanding, image-guided surgery, and remarks, 'This is a much needed treatment of great ology in fuzzy systems and soft computing; biomed- augmented reality. open problem computing.'The P=NP Question and ical signal processing, imaging, and visualization; Gödel’s Lost Letter is designed for advanced level computational intelligence in utilization of clean and Features students and researchers in computer science, and[..] renewable energy resources; innovative education for This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of sustainable energy and environment; and intelligent the 5th International Workshop on Medical Imaging Features methods in power and energy infrastructure devel- and Augmented Reality, MIAR 2010, held in Beijing, The P=NP question is one of the great problems of opment. China, in September 2010. The 60 revised full papers science, which has intrigued computer scientists presented were carefully reviewed and selected from and mathematicians for decades. Despite the abun- Features 139 submissions. The papers are organized in topical dant research in theoretical computer science regard- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the sections on image segmentation, image registration, ing the P=NP question, it has not been solved. The International Conference on Life System Modeling shape modeling and morphometry, image analysis, P=NP Question and Gödel’s Lost Letter covers his- and Simulation, LSMS 2010, and International Con- [..] torical developments (including the Gödel’s Lost let- ference on Intelligent Computing for Sustainable ter), the importance of P=NP and the future [..] Energy and Environment, ICSEE 2010, held in Wuxi, Fields of interest China, in September 2010. The papers are organized Image Processing and Computer Vision; Simula- Contents in topical sections on intelligent modeling, monitor- tion and Modeling; Pattern Recognition; Computer Part I A Prologue.- A Walk In the Snow.- Part II On ing, and control of complex nonlinear systems; mod- Graphics; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Com- the P=NP Question.- Algorithms: Tiny Yet Power- eling and [..] plexity; Computation by Abstract Devices ful.- Is P=NP Well Posed?.- What Would You Bet?.- What Happens What P=NP Is Resolved?.- NP Too Fields of interest Target groups Big or P Too Small?.- How To Solve P=NP?.- Why Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; Informa- Research Believe P Not Equal To NP?.- A Nightmare About tion Storage and Retrieval; Data Mining and Knowl- SAT.- Bait and Switch.- Who’s Afraid of Natural edge Discovery; Biometrics; Algorithm Analysis and Type of publication Proofs?.- An Approach To P=NP.- Is SAT Easy?.- Problem Complexity; Simulation and Modeling Proceedings SAT is Not Too Easy.- Ramsey’s Theorem and NP.- Can They Do That?.- Rabin Flips a Coin.- A Proof Target groups Available We All Missed.- Barrington Gets Simple.- Exponen- Research tial Algorithms.- An EXPSPACE Lower Bound.- Type of publication 2010. 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The 11 revised full and concurrency, wireless networks, best student Many papers in this volume reflect, in some degree, papers presented together with 2 invited talks were paper, consensus and leader election, mobile agents, the active, rapid economic development in certain carefully reviewed and selected from 13 submissions. computing in wireless and mobile networks, mod- geographic areas in the world such as China, Japan, The papers cover the clinical areas radiology, radia- eling issues and adversity, and self-stabilizing and South Korea, and Eastern Europe which demand tion oncology, digital pathology, and image guided graph algorithms. the cooperative work, particularly cooperative engi- intervention, addressing topics such as prostate seg- mentation, multi-modal prostate registration, com- neering more than ever. 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J.F. Martínez-Trinidad, National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics R. Nordahl, Aalborg University Copenhagen, Denmark; S. Serafin, I. Oshri, Rotterdam School of Management, The Netherlands; J. and Electronics, Puebla, Mexico; J.A. Carrasco-Ochoa, National Aalborg University Copenhagen, Denmark; F. Fontana, Università Kotlarsky, Warwick Business School, Coventry, UK (Eds.) Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics, Puebla, Mexico; degli Studi di Udine, Italy; S. Brewster, University of Glasgow, UK J. Kittler, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK (Eds.) (Eds.) Global Sourcing of Information Advances in Pattern Recognition Haptic and Audio Interaction Technology and Business Processes
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H. Papadopoulos, Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus; A.S. G. Passiante, Università del Salento, Lecce, Italy (Ed.) C. Peters, ISTI-CNR, Pisa, Italy; B. Caputo, Idiap Research Institute, Andreou, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus; M. Martigny, Switzerland; J. Gonzalo, UNED, Madrid, Spain; G.J.F. Bramer, University of Portsmouth, UK (Eds.) Jones, Dublin City University, Ireland; J. Kalpathy-Cramer, Oregon Evolving Towards the Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA; H. Müller, Univer- sity of Applied Sciences, Sierre, Switzerland; T. 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K. Rannenberg, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität, Frankfurt, C.G. Reddick, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX, USA (Ed.) R. Schaefer, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Germany; V. Varadharajan, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Poland; C. Cotta, Universidad de Málaga, Spain; J. Kolodziej, Uni- Australia; C. Weber, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität, Frank- versity of Bielsko-Biala, Poland; G. Rudolph, TU Dortmund, Ger- furt, Germany (Eds.) Comparative E-Government many (Eds.)
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With 32 chapters from leading e- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of government scholars and practitioners from around This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Parallel Prob- the world, there is representation of developing and the 25th IFIP TC 11 International Information Secu- lem Solving from Nature - PPSN XI, held in Kraków, developed countries and their different stages of e- rity Conference, SEC 2010, held as a part of the 21th Poland, in September 2010. The 131 revised full government adoption. Part I compares the adoption World Computer Congress, WCC 2010, in Bris- papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 232 of e-government in two or more countries. The pur- bane, Australia, in September 2010. The 27 revised submissions. 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It focuses on World Computer Congress, WCC 2010, in Bris- submissions. The conference covers a wide range the adoption of e-government both by comparing bane, Australia, in September 2010. The 27 revised of topics, from evolutionary computation to swarm different countries, and by focusing on individual full papers presented were carefully reviewed and intelligence, from bio-inspired computing to real countries and the success and challenges that they selected from 102 submissions. The papers are orga- world [..] nized in topical sections on security management, have faced. With 32 chapters from leading e-gov- security [..] ernment scholars and practitioners from around the Fields of interest world, there is [..] Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; Artifi- Fields of interest cial Intelligence (incl. 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G. Viscusi, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy; M. Mecella, Univer- F. Wang, IBM Research Almaden, San Jose, CA, USA; P. Yan, G. Wang, University of Waterloo, ON, Canada; Q.M.J. Wu, Univer- sity of Rome, Italy; C. Batini, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy Philips Research North America, Briarcliff Manor, NY, USA; K. sity of Windsor, ON, Canada Suzuki, The University of Chicago, IL, USA; D. Shen, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA (Eds.) Information Systems for Guide to Three Dimensional eGovernment Machine Learning in Medical Structure and Motion Factorization A Quality-of-Service Perspective Imaging
First International Workshop, MLMI 2010, Held in Conjunction The problem of structure and motion recovery from with MICCAI 2010, Beijing, China, September 20, 2010, Pro- image sequences is an important theme in computer The success of public sector investment in eGov- ceedings vision. Considerable progress has been made in this ernment initiatives strongly depends on effectively field during the past two decades, resulting in suc- exploiting all aspects of ICT systems and infrastruc- cessful applications in robot navigation, augmented tures. The related objectives are hardly reachable This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of reality, industrial inspection, medical image analy- without methodological frameworks that provide a the First International Workshop on Machine Learn- sis, and digital entertainment, among other areas. holistic perspective and knowledge on the contexts ing in Medical Imaging, MLMI 2010, held in con- However, many of these methods work only for rigid of eGovernment initiatives. Yet public administra- junction with MICCAI 2010, in Beijing, China, in objects and static scenes. The study of non-rigid tors usually have a mix of legal and administrative September 2010. The 23 revised full papers pre- structure from motion is not only of academic signif- knowledge, while lacking an information systems sented were carefully reviewed and selected from icance, but also has important practical applications background. With this book, Viscusi, Batini and 38 submissions. The papers address topics such as in real-world, nonrigid or dynamic scenarios, such Mecella provide a comprehensive methodology for machine learning applications to medical images, as human facial expressions and moving vehicles. service-oriented information systems planning, with medical image analysis, multi-modality fusion, image This practical guide/reference provides a compre- special emphasis on eGovernment initiatives. They reconstruction for medical imaging, computer-aided hensive overview of Euclidean structure and motion present the eG4M methodology which structurally detection/diagnosis, medical image retrieval, cellular recovery, with a specific focus on factorization-based supports the development of optimal eGovern- image analysis, molecular/pathologic image analysis, algorithms. The book discusses the latest research ment plans, considering technological, organiza- and dynamic, functional, physiologic, and anatomic in this field, including the extension of the factoriza- tional, legal, economic and social aspects alike. The imaging. tion algorithm to recover the structure of non-rigid approach is focused on two pillars: the quality of objects, and presents some new[..] the provided services and related processes, and the Features quality of the data managed in the administrative This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Features processes and[..] the First International Workshop on Machine Learn- The problem of structure and motion recovery from ing in Medical Imaging, MLMI 2010, held in con- image sequences is an important theme in computer Features junction with MICCAI 2010, in Beijing, China, in vision. Considerable progress has been made in this The success of public sector investment in eGov- September 2010. The 23 revised full papers presented field during the past two decades, resulting in suc- ernment initiatives strongly depends on effectively were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 sub- cessful applications in robot navigation, augmented exploiting all aspects of ICT systems and infrastruc- missions. The papers address topics such as machine reality, industrial inspection, medical image analysis, tures. The related objectives are hardly reachable learning applications to medical images, medical and digital entertainment, among other areas. How- without methodological frameworks that provide a image analysis, [..] ever, many of these methods work only for rigid [..] holistic perspective and knowledge on the contexts of eGovernment initiatives. 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5th International Symposium, TGC 2010, Munich, Germany, Sustaining TEL: From Innovation to Applications February 24-26, 2010, Revised Selected Papers Learning and Practice First International Conference, ICICA 2010, Tangshan, China, October 15-18, 2010, Proceedings 5th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learn- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of ing, EC-TEL 2010, Barcelona, Spain, September 28 - October 1, 2010, Proceedings the 5th International Symposium on Trustworthly This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Global Computing, TGC 2010, held in Munich, Ger- the First International Conference on Information many, in February 2010. The 17 revised full papers Computing and Applications, ICICA 2010, held in presented and the 7 invited papers were carefully This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Tangshan, China, in October 2010. The 76 papers reviewed and selected from 31 submissions. The 5th European Conference on Technology Enhanced are organized in topical sections on parallel and dis- papers are organized in topical sections on types and Learning, EC-TEL 2010, held in Barcelona, Spain, in tributed computing; trusted and pervasive com- processes; games and concurrent systems; certifica- September/October 2010. The 24 revised full papers puting; internet and web computing; multimedia tion of correctness; tools and languages; and proba- presented were carefully reviewed and selected from networking and computing; evolutionary computing bilistic aspects. 150 submissions. The book also includes 10 short and applications; scientific and engineering comput- papers, 26 poster papers, 7 demonstration papers ing; and intelligent computing and applications. Features and one 1 invited paper. This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Features the 5th International Symposium on Trustworthly Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Global Computing, TGC 2010, held in Munich, Ger- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the the First International Conference on Information many, in February 2010. The 17 revised full papers 5th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Computing and Applications, ICICA 2010, held in presented and the 7 invited papers were carefully Learning, EC-TEL 2010, held in Barcelona, Spain, in Tangshan, China, in October 2010. The 76 papers reviewed and selected from 31 submissions. The September/October 2010. The 24 revised full papers are organized in topical sections on parallel and dis- papers are organized in topical sections on types and presented were carefully reviewed and selected from tributed computing; trusted and pervasive com- processes; games and concurrent systems; certifica- 150 submissions. The book also includes 10 short puting; internet and web computing; multimedia tion of [..] papers, 26 poster papers, 7 demonstration papers networking and computing; evolutionary computing and one 1 invited paper. Fields of interest and applications; [..] Data Encryption; Computer Communication Net- Fields of interest Fields of interest works; Management of Computing and Information Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Computer Communication Networks; Algorithm Systems; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complex- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Analysis and Problem Complexity; Software Engi- ity; Software Engineering; Coding and Information Storage and Retrieval; Computer Communication neering; Software Engineering / Programming and Theory Networks; Database Management; Data Mining and Operating Systems; Theory of Computation; Com- Knowledge Discovery Target groups puter Systems Organization and Communication Research Target groups Networks Research Type of publication Target groups Proceedings Type of publication Research Proceedings Type of publication Available Proceedings Available 2010. XII, 380 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General Available Issues, Vol. 6084) Softcover 2010. XI, 649 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol. 6383) Softcover 54,00 € 2010. XX, 608 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl. ISBN 978-3-642-15639-7 79,00 € Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6377) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-16019-6 79,00 € ISBN 978-3-642-16166-7 62 Computer Science springer.com
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Information Computing and of Resource Analysis 17th International SPIN Workshop, Enschede, The Nether- lands, September 27-29, 2010, Proceedings Applications, Part II First International Workshop, FOPARA 2009, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, November 6, 2010, Revised Selected Papers International Conference, ICICA 2010, Tangshan, China, Octo- ber 15-18, 2010. Proceedings, Part II This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International SPIN workshop on Model This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Checking Software, SPIN 2010, held at the Univer- First International Workshop on Foundational and sity of Twente, in Enschede, The Netherlands, in This book constitutes the proceedings of the Interna- Practical Aspects of Resource Analysis, FOPARA September 2010. The 13 revised full papers presented tional Conference on Information Computing and 2009, held at the 16th International Symposium together with 2 tool papers and 3 invited talks were Applications, held in Tangshan, China, in October on Formal Methods, FM 2009, in Eindhoven, The carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submis- 2010. Netherlands, in November 2009. The 10 revised full sions. The papers are organized in topical sections papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 13 Features on satisfiability modulo theories for model check- research presentation contributions and one invited This book constitutes the proceedings of the Interna- ing, model checking in context (simulation, testing, lecture. tional Conference on Information Computing and UML), implementation and performance of model Applications, held in Tangshan, China, in October Features checking, LTL and Büchi automata, extensions to 2010. This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the infinite-state systems, and concurrent software. First International Workshop on Foundational and Fields of interest Features Practical Aspects of Resource Analysis, FOPARA Computer Communication Networks; Algorithm This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 2009, held at the 16th International Symposium Analysis and Problem Complexity; Software Engi- 17th International SPIN workshop on Model Check- on Formal Methods, FM 2009, in Eindhoven, The neering; Software Engineering / Programming and ing Software, SPIN 2010, held at the University of Netherlands, in November 2009. The 10 revised full Operating Systems; Theory of Computation; Com- Twente, in Enschede, The Netherlands, in September papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 13 puter Systems Organization and Communication 2010. The 13 revised full papers presented together research presentation contributions and one invited Networks with 2 tool papers and 3 invited talks were carefully lecture. reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. The Target groups Fields of interest papers are organized in topical sections on [..] Research Software Engineering; Logics and Meanings of Pro- Fields of interest grams; Programming Languages, Compilers, Inter- Type of publication Software Engineering; Programming Languages, preters; Computer Communication Networks; Proceedings Compilers, Interpreters; Logics and Meanings of Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Pro- Programs; Mathematical Logic and Formal Lan- gramming Techniques Available guages Target groups Target groups Research 2010. XXIV, 534 p. (Communications in Computer and Informa- Professional/practitioner tion Science, Vol. 106) Softcover Type of publication Type of publication 80,00 € Proceedings ISBN 978-3-642-16338-8 Proceedings Available Available
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Earth Sciences M. Brilly, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (Ed.) Information Theoretic Security Hydrological Processes of the 4th International Conference, ICITS 2009, Shizuoka, Japan, December 3-6, 2009. Revised Selected Papers S. Barr, Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Oslo, Norway; C. Danube River Basin Lüdecke, University of Hamburg, Germany (Eds.) Perspectives from the Danubian Countries
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- The History of the International conference proceedings of the 4th International Polar Years (IPYs) The Danube River Basin is shared by 19 countries Conference on Information Theoretic Security, and there is no river basin in the world shared by so held in Shizuoka, Japan, in December 2009. The 13 many nations. Covering an area of about 800,000 revised full papers presented together with 6 invited km², it is Europe's second largest river basin and lectures were carefully reviewed and selected from Although international scientific cooperation - par- home to 83 million people of different cultures, lan- 50 submissions. The papers are organized in topical ticularly in meteorology - was established previ- guages and historical backgrounds. Management sections on leakage resilient cryptography, quantum ous to the first International Polar Year, the IPY-1 of common water sources and overcoming difficul- cryptography and indistinguishability, connection (1882-83) is considered to be the first revolutionary ties caused by droughts and floods requires co-oper- to computational security, secret sharing, key agree- step towards an extensive international cooperation ation between these countries. In the past twenty ment from common randomness, random graph and in the polar areas for the benefit of science rather years political turbulence has caused an increase in group testing, reliable data transmission and compu- than national prestige and territorial gain. This was the number of countries included, making co-opera- tation, as well as fingerprint and watermarking. followed by IPY-2 (1932-33) and IPY-3 - actually the tion difficult at times. Nevertheless several projects International Geophysical Year (1957-58) - before were launched and a number of reports were pro- Features the crowning effort of IPY-4 (2007-08). The history duced. In 2008, at the 22nd Working Meeting of the This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- of these years is recounted here and explains the Regional Hydrological Co-operation of the Danube conference proceedings of the 4th International political, economic, technical and scientific condi- Countries in the framework of IHP/UNESCO at Conference on Information Theoretic Security, tions and expectations that laid the basis for each the XXIVth Conference of the Danubian Coun- held in Shizuoka, Japan, in December 2009. The 13 IPY and which gradually expanded both the scope tries, it was decided that these reports would be sum- revised full papers presented together with 6 invited and extent of our understanding of the complexities marised in one special publication. It was also agreed lectures were carefully reviewed and selected from 50 in polar regions submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- to include additional reports serving the common tions on leakage resilient cryptography, [..] Features interest. This[..] Although international scientific cooperation - par- Features Fields of interest ticularly in meteorology - was established previ- The Danube River Basin is shared by 19 countries Data Encryption; Systems and Data Security; Algo- ous to the first International Polar Year, the IPY-1 and there is no river basin in the world shared by so rithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Computer (1882-83) is considered to be the first revolutionary many nations. Covering an area of about 800,000 Communication Networks; Management of Com- step towards an extensive international cooperation km², it is Europe's second largest river basin and puting and Information Systems; Computers and in the polar areas for the benefit of science rather home to 83 million people of different cultures, lan- Society than national prestige and territorial gain. This was guages and historical backgrounds. Management of followed by IPY-2 (1932-33) and IPY-3 - [..] Target groups common water sources and overcoming difficulties Research Contents caused by droughts and floods requires co-operation The first three polar years (IPYs) - a general [..] Type of publication overview.- An evaluation of the achievements of Contents Proceedings the first International Polar Year.- Some IPY-2 his- Preface.- 1.History and Results of the Hydrolog- tories.- Achievements of the Second International ical Cooperation of the Countries of the Danube Available Polar Year.- The International Geophysical Year Catchment (1971-2008).- 2.The Danube River and and its achievements.- Side-Effects and Traces of the its Basin.- 3.Palaeogeography of the Danube River early IPYs.- International Meteorological and Mag- 2010. X, 249 p. 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D. Cimini, University of Aquila, Italy; F.S. Marzano, Università di J.B. Elsner, Florida State University,Tallahassee, FL, USA; R.E. S. Emeis, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research, Roma, Italy; G. Visconti, Università L'Aquila, Italy (Eds.) Hodges, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA; J.C. Malm- Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany stadt, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA; K.N. Scheitlin, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA (Eds.) Integrated Ground-Based Surface-Based Remote Sensing of Observing Systems Hurricanes and Climate Change the Atmospheric Boundary Layer
Applications for Climate, Meteorology, and Civil Protection Volume 2 The book presents a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in the atmospheric bound- The book is a collection of the lectures delivered Hurricanes are nature’s most destructive agents. ary layer (ABL) research. It focuses on experimental during the 7th International Summer School on Widespread interest surrounds the possibility that ABL research, while most of the books on ABL dis- Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ISSAOS) titled they might get even more destructive in the future. cuss it from a theoretical or fluid dynamics point of “Integrated Ground-Based Observing Systems Appli- Policy makers consider it a call for action. Answers view. Experimental ABL research has been made so cations for Climate, Meteorology, and Civil Pro- about when and by how much hurricanes will far by surface-based in-situ experimentation (tower tection”. Its aim is to contribute to the scientific change are sought by financial institutions especially measurements up to a few hundred meters, surface understanding of basic concepts and applications of industry. And scientists are challenged by the range energy balance measurements, short aircraft exper- integrated ground-based observing systems. The first and interactions of the processes involved. This iments, short experiments with tethered balloons, part describes the most common instrumentations book, arising from the 2nd International Summit constant-level balloons, evaluation of radiosonde showing their strengths and limitations. Further- on Hurricanes and Climate Change, contains new data). Surface flux measurements are also discussed more, strategic plans for the deployment of an obser- research on topics related to hurricanes and climate in the book. Although the surface fluxes are one of vation site are discussed along with an overview of change since the 1st Summit. Chapters are grouped the main driving factors for the daily variation of the techniques for integrating heterogeneous data. The into research studies using global climate models and ABL, an ABL description is only complete if its ver- second part introduces cutting-edge applications, those taking empirical and statistical approaches. tical structure is analyzed and determined. Satellite including assimilation in numerical weather predic- The latter include investigations of basin-wide and information is available covering large areas, but it tion, climate benchmarking, air quality monitoring regional hurricane activity. has only limited temporal resolution and lacks suf- and meteo/hydrological warnings. ficient vertical resolution. Therefore, surface-based Features remote sensing is a large challenge[..] Features Hurricanes are nature’s most destructive agents. The book collects the lectures delivered during the Widespread interest surrounds the possibility that Features 7th International Summer School on Atmospheric they might get even more destructive in the future. The book presents a comprehensive overview of the and Oceanic Sciences (ISSAOS) titled “Integrated Policy makers consider it a call for action. Answers current state-of-the-art in the atmospheric boundary Ground-Based Observing Systems Applications about when and by how much hurricanes will layer (ABL) research. It focuses on experimental ABL for Climate, Meteorology, and Civil Protection”. change are sought by financial institutions espe- research, while most of the books on ABL discuss it The book aims to contribute to the scientific under- cially industry. And scientists are challenged by the from a theoretical or fluid dynamics point of view. standing of basic concepts and applications of inte- range and interactions of the processes involved. Experimental ABL research has been made so far by grated ground-based observing systems. The first This book, [..] surface-based in-situ experimentation (tower mea- part describes most [..] surements up to a few hundred meters, [..] Contents Contents 1. The tropical cyclone climate model intercompar- Contents CHAPTER I: Basic Instrumentation and Integra- ison project.- 2. Change of tropical cyclone and sea- 1. Introduction.- 2. Analytical description and verti- tion Techniques I.1 Passive radiometric systems (D. sonal climate state in a global warming experiment cal structure of the ABL.- 3. Basic principles of sur- Cimini and E. R. Westwater.) I.2 RADAR systems with a global cloud-system-resolving model.- 3. Role face-based remote sensing.- RADAR.- SODAR.- (M. Montopoli and F. S. Marzano) I.3 LIDAR and of the SST anomaly structures in response of cyco- RASS.- LIDAR.- Radiometers.- 4. Applications.- Ver- Ceilometer systems (V. Rizi) I.4 SODAR and RASS- genesis to global warming.- 4. Tropical cyclones tical layering of the ABL.- Vertical profiles of atmo- Wind Profiler Radar Systems (L. Bianco) I.5 Inte- rainfall in the observations, reanalysis and ARPEGE spheric variables.- Vertical flux profiles.- Regional gration of Measurements and Methods (D. Cimini) simulations in the North Atlantic basin.- 5. Tropical and local flow systems.- Conclusions on the appli- CHAPTER II: Applications III.1 Observations of cyclones as a critical phenomenon.- 6. Environmen- cability of ground-based remote sensing for ABL microphysical cloud properties with ground-based tal signals in property damage losses from hurri- research and monitoring.- 5. Outlook.- Appendix: remote sensing instruments (H. Russchenberg) III.2 canes.- 7. A statistical analysis of the frequency of History of ISARS conferences.- Glossary.- Index. Understanding aviation meteorology and weather United States and eastern North[..] hazards with ground-based observations (C. Pagé) Fields of interest III.3 [..] Fields of interest Meteorology / Climatology; Environmental Physics; Earth Sciences (general); Climate Change; Meteorol- Classical Continuum Physics Fields of interest ogy / Climatology; Physical Geography; Oceanogra- Remote Sensing / Photogrammetry; Meteorology / phy Target groups Climatology; Geographical Information Systems / Research Cartography; Monitoring / Environmental Analysis Target groups Graduate Type of publication Target groups Monograph Research Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Available Proceedings Available 2011. X, 200 p. 78 illus., 21 in color. (Atmospheric and Oceano- Available graphic Sciences Library, Vol. 40) Hardcover 2010. VIII, 255 p. Hardcover 99,95 € 2011. XIII, 309 p. 14 illus. Hardcover 99,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9339-4 ISBN 978-90-481-9509-1 99,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-12967-4 springer.com Earth Sciences 65
S.D. Golding, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Th. Henning, MPI für Astronomie, Heidelberg (Ed.) U. Kafri, Geological Survey of Israel, Jerusalem, Israel; Y. Yechieli, M. Glikson, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Geological Survey of Israel, Jerusalem, Israel (Eds.) Astromineralogy Groundwater Base Level Changes Earliest Life on Earth: Habitats, and Adjoining Hydrological Environments and Methods of Astromineralogy deals with the science of gathering Systems Detection mineralogical information from the astronomical spectroscopy of asteroids, comets and dust in the cir- cumstellar environments in general. This field has received a tremendous boost with the reliable iden- The proposed book deals with the role of changing This volume integrates the latest findings on earliest tification of minerals by the Infrared Space Obser- groundwater base level on the adjacent hydrologi- life forms, identified and characterised in some of the vatory. The first edition of this book, published in cal systems. It summarizes, compiles and compares oldest rocks on Earth. New material from prominent 2003, was the first comprehensive and coherent results of current and paleo base levels, using exam- researchers in the field is presented and evaluated in account of this exciting field. Data obtained in the ples from all over the world. A classification is given the context of previous work. Emphasis is placed on meantime with the Spitzer Infrared Space Telescope, for marine or continental groundwater base levels the integration of analytical methods with observa- the stardust mission to the comet 81P / Wild 2, and with special attention to those below sea level. The tional techniques and experimental simulations. The with the Cassini mission, together with progress in factors controlling base level changes and the meth- opening section focuses on submarine hot springs ground-based observations and laboratory astro- ods for their determination are elaborated. Holocene that the majority of researchers postulates served as physics form the basis for this updated and widely and future changes are discussed with their effect on the cradle of life on Earth. In subsequent sections, extended second edition.Beyond addressing the spe- salinization and flushing mechanisms of groundwa- evidence for life in strongly metamorphosed rocks cialist in the field, the book is intended as a high- ter. All topics described in the book are accompanied such as those in Greenland is evaluated and early level but readable introduction to astromineral- by examples and references from all over the world. ecosystems identified in the well preserved Barber- ogy for both the nonspecialist researcher and the ton and Pilbara successions in Southern Africa and Features advanced student. Western Australia. The final section includes a num- The proposed book deals with the role of changing ber of contributions from authors with alternate per- Features groundwater base level on the adjacent hydrologi- spectives on the evidence and record of early life on Astromineralogy deals with the science of gathering cal systems. It summarizes, compiles and compares Earth. Audience. This volume will be valuable to mineralogical information from the astronomical results of current and paleo base levels, using exam- researchers and graduate students in biogeosciences, spectroscopy of asteroids, comets and dust in the cir- ples from all over the world. A classification is given geochemistry, paleontology[..] cumstellar environments in general. This field has for marine or continental groundwater base levels received a tremendous boost with the reliable iden- with special attention to those below sea level. The Features tification of minerals by the Infrared Space Obser- factors controlling base level changes and the meth- This volume integrates the latest findings on earliest vatory. The first edition of this book, published in ods [..] life forms, identified and characterised in some of the 2003, was the first comprehensive and coherent oldest rocks on Earth. New material from prominent Contents account [..] researchers in the field is presented and evaluated in Introduction.-The main types of groundwater base- the context of previous work. Emphasis is placed on Contents levels.- Factors controlling base- level elevation the integration of analytical methods with observa- From Dust Astrophysics Towards Dust Mineral- changes.- General.- Global, regional and local cli- tional techniques and experimental simulations. The ogy-A Historical Review.- Formation and Evolution mate changes.- Tectonic movements.- Isostatic opening section [..] of Minerals in Accretion Disks and Stellar Outflows.- and glacio- isostatic movements.- Land subsidence The Mineralogy of Interstellar and Circumstellar through compaction and dewatering.- Groundwa- Contents Dust in Galaxies.- The Mineralogy of Cometary ter cones of depression caused by natural process of Preface. List of Contributors. 1. Introduction; M. Dust.- The In-situ Study of Solid Particles.- The evapotranspiration.- Groundwater cones of depres- Glikson, S.D. Golding. Part I: SUBMARINE HOT Astromineralogy of Interplanetary Dust Particles.- sion caused by groundwater exploitation.- Methods SPRINGS AND VENTING ENVIRONMENTS – The Most Primitive Material in Meteorites.- Labora- and techniques to define base-level elevation and to CRADLE OF LIFE. 2. Earliest seafloor hydrothermal tory Astrophysics of Cosmic Dust Analogues. measure and assess.- The effect of their variation on systems on Earth: Comparison with modern ana- adjoining groundwater systems.- Base level[..] logues; S.D. Golding et al. 3. Archean hydrothermal Fields of interest systems in the Barberton Greenstone Belt and their Mineralogy; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Fields of interest significance as a habitat for early life; A. Hofmann. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Soft and Hydrogeology; Waste Water Technology / Water 4. Birth of biomolecules from the warm wet sheets of Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic clays near spreading centres; L.B. Williams et al. Part Pollution II: EVIDENCE AND RECORD OF EARLIEST LIFE Target groups ON EARTH. 5. Towards a null hypothesis for stro- Research Target groups matolites;[..] Research Type of publication Fields of interest Monograph Type of publication Biogeosciences; Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Monograph Evolutionary Biology Available Available Target groups Research 2010. IX, 329 p. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Vol. 815) Softcover 2010. IX, 171 p. Hardcover Type of publication 69,95 € 99,95 € Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-642-13258-2 ISBN 978-3-642-13943-7
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S. Kiel, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel (Ed.) X. Lurton, Plouzane, France S.P. Mertikas, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece (Ed.)
The Vent and Seep Biota An Introduction to Underwater Gravity, Geoid and Earth
Aspects from Microbes to Ecosystems Acoustics Observation Principles and Applications IAG Commission 2: Gravity Field, Chania, Crete, Greece, 23-27 June 2008 Oases of life around black smokers and hydrocarbon seeps in the deep-sea were among the most surpris- Sound waves are the only practical means of remote ing scientific discoveries of the past three decades. investigation of the sea and its bottom and transmis- These Proceedings include the written version of These ecosystems are dominated by animals hav- sion in seawater. Underwater acoustics has become papers presented at the IAG International Sympo- ing symbiotic relationships with chemoautotrophic one of the major technologies used in the explo- sium on "Gravity, Geoid and Earth Observation bacteria. Their study developed into an interna- ration and exploitation of the oceans for scientific, 2008". The Symposium was held in Chania, Crete, tional, interdisciplinary venture where scientists industrial, or military/naval purposes. It is widely Greece, 23-27 June 2008 and organized by the Lab- develop new technologies to work in some of the employed in the fields of ocean engineering, seafloor oratory of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, most extreme places on Earth. This book highlights mapping, defence, oceanography, navigation, and Technical University of Crete, Greece. The meet- discoveries, developments, and advances made dur- fisheries. Dr Xavier Lurton is a renowned specialist ing was arranged by the International Association of ing the past 10 years, including remarkable cases of in underwater acoustics. He has worked in this field Geodesy and in particular by the IAG Commission host-symbiont coevolution, worms living on frozen as a scientist, engineer, project manager and teacher 2: Gravity Field. The symposium aimed at bringing methane, and a fossil record providing insights into since 1981 and has participated in many scientific together geodesists and geophysicists working in the dynamic history of these ecosystems since the projects, systems developments and at-sea cruises. In the general areas of gravity, geoid, geodynamics and Paleozoic. the second edition of his book, Dr Lurton provides Earth observation. Besides covering the traditional research areas, special attention was paid to the use Features an updated and extended introduction to underwa- of geodetic methods for: Earth observation, environ- Oases of life around black smokers and hydrocarbon ter acoustics, including coverage of the physical pro- mental monitoring, Global Geodetic Observing Sys- seeps in the deep-sea were among the most surpris- cesses and their basic modeling, different underwater tem (GGOS), Earth Gravity Models (e.g., EGM08), ing scientific discoveries of the past three decades. acoustic systems and their practical applications and geodynamics studies, dedicated gravity satellite mis- These ecosystems are dominated by animals hav- a description and assessment of the various tech- sions (i.e., GOCE), airborne gravity surveys, Geodesy ing symbiotic relationships with chemoautotrophic nologies. Dr Lurton has[..] and geodynamics in polar regions, and the integra- bacteria. Their study developed into an interna- Features tion of geodetic and[..] tional, interdisciplinary venture where scientists Presented in a clear and concise way as an introduc- develop new technologies to work in some of the tory text and practical handbook, the 2nd Edition of Features most extreme [..] this widely acclaimed book describes the basic phys- These Proceedings include the written version of papers presented at the IAG International Sympo- Contents ical phenomena governing underwater acoustical sium on "Gravity, Geoid and Earth Observation 1. Introduction: Chemosythetically-driven ecosys- waves, propagation, reflection, target scattering and 2008". The Symposium was held in Chania, Crete, tems in the deep sea.- 2. Genetics and evolution of noise. It covers the general features of sonar systems, Greece, 23-27 June 2008 and organized by the Lab- deep-sea chemosynthetic bacteria and their inver- transducers and arrays, signal processing and perfor- oratory of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, tebrate hosts.- 3. Microbial habitats associated with mance evaluation. The author is an [..] Technical University of Crete, Greece. The meet- deep-sea hydrothermal vent invertebrates: insights Contents ing was arranged by the International Association of from microanalysis and geochemical modeling.- 4. From the contents: The Development of Underwa- Geodesy and in particular [..] Microbial chemofossils in specific marine hydrother- ter Acoustics - The Whys of Underwater Acoustics mal and methane cold seep settings.- 5. Chemosym- - Historical Highlights - Brief Overview of Applica- Contents biotic bivalves .- 6. The diversity of deep-sea mussels tions.- Propagation of Underwater Acoustic Waves Session 1: Gravimetry (terrestrial, shipborne, air- and their bacterial symbioses.- 7. Gastropods from - Acoustic Waves - Transmission Losses - Multi- borne) and gravity networks.-Session 2: Space-borne Recent hot vents and cold seeps: systematics, diver- paths and Velocity Profile Effects.- General Work- gravimetry: Present and Future.- Session 3: Earth sity and life strategies.- 8. The[..] ing Principles of Underwater Acoustics Systems - Observation by Satellite Altimetry and InSAR.- Ses- sion 4: Geoid modeling and vertical datums.- Session Fields of interest Underwater Electroacoustic Transducers - Directiv- 5: Regional gravity field modeling.- Session 6: Global Biogeosciences; Freshwater & Marine Ecology ity of Transducers and Arrays - Signals and Process- ing.- Underwater Acoustical Systems - Navigation gravity field modeling and EGMO8.- Session 7: Tem- Target groups and Underwater Operations - Naval Applications poral gravity changes and geodynamics.- Session 8: Professional/practitioner - Fisheries Acoustics - Marine Geology - Physical Earth observation and the Global Geodetic Observ- Oceanography. ing System (GGOS).- Session 9: Geodetic monitoring Type of publication of natural hazards and a Changing Environment. 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E.G. Morozov, Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Moscow, Russia; I.S. Robinson, University of Southampton, UK B.B.S. Singhal, Emeritus, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, A.N. Demidov, Moscow State University, Russia; R.Y. Tarakanov, India; R.P. Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Moscow, Russia; W. Zenk, Leib- niz Institute of Marine Sciences at Kiel University, Germany Discovering the Ocean from Space Applied Hydrogeology of Fractured The unique applications of satellite oceanography Abyssal Channels in the Atlantic Rocks Ocean Second Edition The remote sensing of oceans from space has devel- Water Structure and Flows oped rapidly since 1978 when the first dedicated ocean viewing sensors were launched. In 1991 the Hydrogeology is a topical and growing subject as first European Space Agency remote sensing satellite the earth's water resources become scarcer and more This book is dedicated to the study of structure and carried sensors primarily for the ocean, heralding the vulnerable. More than half of the surface area of con- transport of deep and bottom waters through under- widespread use of satellite data by oceanographers. tinents is covered with hard rocks of low permia- water channels of the Atlantic Ocean. The study is In the mid 1990s the US/French TOPEX-Poseidon bility. This book deals comprehensively with the based on recent observations, analysis of historical mission revolutionised the performance of satellite fundamental principles for understanding the hydro- data, and literature review. A strong flow of Antarc- altimetry and since 1997 NASA’s SeaWiFS mission geological characteristics of rocks, as well as explo- tic Bottom Water from the Argentine Basin to the has delivered operational measurements of ocean ration techniques and assessment. It also provides Brazil Basin through the Vema Channel (32#-27# colour. The new millennium has seen the launch in depth discussion on structural mapping, remote S) is studied on the basis of CTD sections combined of several very large remote sensing platforms and sensing, geophysical exploration, GIS, groundwa- with LADCP profiling carried out annually and a number of smaller missions by ESA, NASA and ter flow modelling and contaminant transport, field long-term moored measurements. The flow in the NASDA, providing almost comprehensive world- hydraulic testing including tracer tests, groundwa- Vema Channel is mixed in the vertical direction but wide measurements of sea surface waves and wind, ter quality, geothermal reservoirs, managed aquifer horizontally stratified. The mean speed of the flow is temperature, colour, currents and other ocean prop- recharge, and resources assessment and manage- 30 cm/s and water transport is approximately 3.5 Sv. erties. The increasing availability of so much satellite ment. Hydrogeological aspects of various lithology Owing to the bottom Ekman friction the dense core data has undoubtedly changed the way the science of groups, including crystalline rocks, volcanic rocks, of the flow is usually displaced to the eastern wall of oceanography has developed. The unique perspective carbonate rocks and clastic formations have been the channel. A temperature increase was found in the provided by satellites has revealed previously unde- dealt with separately, using and discussing exam- deep Vema Channel, which has been observed for tected ocean[..] ples from all over the world. It will be an invaluable 30 years already. The further flow of bottom water text book cum reference source for postgraduate stu- Features in the Brazil Basin splits in the northern part of the dents,[..] basin. Part of water flows to the East[..] The remote sensing of oceans from space has devel- oped rapidly since 1978 when the first dedicated Features Features ocean viewing sensors were launched. In 1991 the Hydrogeology is a topical and growing subject as This book is dedicated to the study of structure and first European Space Agency remote sensing satellite the earth's water resources become scarcer and more transport of deep and bottom waters through under- carried sensors primarily for the ocean, heralding the vulnerable. More than half of the surface area of con- water channels of the Atlantic Ocean. The study is widespread use of satellite date by oceanographes. tinents is covered with hard rocks of low permia- based on recent observations, analysis of historical In the mid 1990's the US/French TOPEX-Poseidon bility. This book deals comprehensively with the data, and literature review. A strong flow of Antarc- mission revolutionised the performance of satellite fundamental principles for understanding the hydro- tic Bottom Water from the Argentine Basin to the [..] geological characteristics of rocks, as well as explo- Brazil Basin through the Vema Channel (32#-27# S) ration techniques and assessment. It also provides in Contents is studied on the basis of [..] depth [..] Introduction.- Methods of Satellite Oceanography.- Contents Mesoscale ocean features: eddies.- Mesoscale ocean Contents Foreword.- List of abbreviations.- Preface.- features: fronts.- Mesoscale ocean features: upwelling Preface.- 1. Introduction and basic concepts.- 2. Acknowledgements.- 1. Geological and geophysical and other phenomena.- planetary waves and large- Fractures and discontinuities.- 3. Hydrogeological characteristics of the transform fault zones.- 2. Deep scale ocean dynamics.- Ocean biology from Space.- investigations. 4.- Remote sensing.- 5. Geophysi- water masses of the South and North Atlantic.- 3. Ocean surface waves.- Winds over the sea.- Fluxes cal exploration.- 6. Geographical information sys- Source Regions, Abyssal Pathways, and Bottom Flow through the air-sea interface.- Large ocean phenom- tems (GIS).- 7. Principles of groundwater flow and Channels (for waters of the Antarctic origin).- 4. ena with a human impact.- Internal waves.- Shelf solute transport.- 8. Hydraulic properties of rocks.- Exchange between the Argentine and Brazil basins; seas, estuaries and coasts.- Putting ocean remote 9. 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X. Wang, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Bei- G. Xu, GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Germany (Ed.) jing, China Economics Sciences of Geodesy - I The Dawn Angiosperms Advances and Future Directions W. Abramowicz, Poznan University of Economics, Poland; R. Uncovering the Origin of Flowering Plants Tolksdorf, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany; K. Wecel, Poznan University of Economics, Poland (Eds.)
This reference and handbook includes contributions This book is about fossil plants of so-called "pre-his- from the world’s leading experts and describes the Business Information Systems toric" angiosperms. It reflects the newest progress in history, theory, development, research highlights, Workshops research on the origin of angiosperms, and will defi- problems and future of the individual geodetic fields. nitely trigger many new ideas in research. It empha- The subjects include: Geodesy, Satellite Geodesy, BIS 2010 International Workshop, Berlin, Germany, May 3-5, sizes the early Cretaceous and Jurassic materials, Marine Geodesy, GPS / Galileo Systems, Navigation 2010, Revised Papers rather than later ones, as they are the key periods and Positioning, Aerogravimetry, Super-conducting for the origin of angiosperms. The author integrates Gravimetry, Adjustment and Filtering, Orbits The- multiple techniques, including SEM, TEM, light ory, Orbits Determination, Tectonics, Earth Rotation This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of microscopy, peeling and cladistics, to study the mor- and Polar Motion, Earth Tide and Ocean Loading the four workshops that were organized in conjunc- phology, anatomy and phylogeny of the fossils. Sev- Tide, Satellite Altimetry, Remote Sensing, InSAR, tion with the International Conference on Business eral Jurassic materials of angiosperms that have etc. Information Systems, BIS 2010, which took place in never been reported before are included, these used Berlin, Germany, May 3-5, 2010. The 33 papers pre- to be thought as pre-historic for flowering plants. Features sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 Two more fossils angiosperms from the Yixian For- This reference and handbook includes contributions submissions. In addition, the volume includes the mation, where Archaefructus was excavated, are from the world’s leading experts and describes the invited keynote for the LIT workshop. The topics reported. Newer and stricter criterion for identifying history, theory, development, research highlights, covered are applications and economics of knowl- fossil angiosperms is proposed. problems and future of the individual geodetic fields. edge-based technologies (ILOG), business and IT The subjects include: Geodesy, Satellite Geodesy, alignment (BITA), information logistics (ILOG), and Features Marine Geodesy, GPS / Galileo Systems, Navigation legal information systems (LIT). This book, besides providing necessary background and Positioning, Aerogravimetry, Super-conducting information and discussions, focuses on the ear- Gravimetry, Adjustment and Filtering, Orbits The- Features liest angiosperms: namely those more than 125 ory, [..] This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of million years old. Currently 125 million year old the four workshops that were organized in conjunc- angiosperms, are the oldest to be found - especially Contents tion with the International Conference on Business in the eyes of European scholars. It proceeds by I. Absolute and Relative Gravimetry.- II. Adaptively Information Systems, BIS 2010, which took place in introducing several interesting angiosperms from the Robust Kalman Filters with Applications in Naviga- Berlin, Germany, May 3-5, 2010. The 33 papers pre- Jurassic and early Cretaceous, including Schmeissne- tion.- III. Airborne Gravity Field Determination.- sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 ria [..] IV. Analytic Orbit Theory .- V. Deformation and submissions. In addition, the volume includes the Tectonics.- VI. Earth Rotation.- VII. Equivalence invited keynote for the LIT workshop. The topics Contents of GPS Algorithms and its Inference.- VIII. Marine covered are [..] 1. Introduction, 2. Suggested angiosperm ancestors, Geodesy.- IX. Satellite Laser Ranging X. Supercon- 3. Angiosperms: characters and criteria, 4. Back- ducting Gravimetry.- XI. Synthetic Aperture Radar Fields of interest ground for the plant fossils, 5. Flowers from the Interferometry. Business Information Systems; Computer Appl. in Early Cretaceous, 6. Flower-related fossils from the Administrative Data Processing; Information Sys- Jurassic, 7. Trace of possible angiosperms in the Fields of interest tems Applications (incl.Internet) Jurassic, 8. Making of the flower, 9. General conclu- Geophysics / Geodesy; Remote Sensing / Photogram- sions, 10. Appendix metry; Measurement Science, Instrumentation; Target groups Geology Research Fields of interest Biogeosciences Target groups Type of publication Research Proceedings Target groups Research Type of publication Monograph Available Type of publication Monograph Available 2010. XVI, 324 p. (Lecture Notes in Business Information Process- ing, Vol. 57) Softcover Available 2010. XVII, 507 p. 100 illus. Hardcover 54,00 € ISBN 978-3-642-15401-0 2010. XXI, 236 p. 54 illus., 8 in color. (Lecture Notes in Earth Sci- 169,95 € ences, Vol. 121) Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-11740-4
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J. Achterbergh, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Z.J. Acs, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA; D.B. T. Aven, University of Stavanger, Norway; O. Renn, University of D. Vriens, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands Audretsch, Institute for Development Strategies, Indiana Univer- Stuttgart, Germany sity, Bloomington, IN, USA (Eds.) Organizations Risk Management and Governance Handbook of Entrepreneurship Social Systems Conducting Experiments Research Concepts, Guidelines and Applications
An Interdisciplinary Survey and Introduction What are organizations? What is their point? Risk is a popular topic in many sciences - in nat- How should one design successful organizations? ural, medical, statistical, engineering, social, eco- Although these questions have been treated by many Interest in and attention to entrepreneurship has nomic and legal disciplines. Yet, no single discipline authors in many different ways, this book offers a exploded in recent years. Nevertheless, much of the can grasp the full meaning of risk. Investigating risk new perspective: In a nutshell, the book combines research and scholarship in entrepreneurship has requires a multidisciplinary approach. The authors, cybernetics, social systems theory and Aristotle’s remained elusive to academics, policymakers and coming from two very different disciplinary tra- ethics to describe organizations as "social systems other researchers, in large part because the field is ditions, meet this challenge by building bridges conducting experiments with their survival" and to informed by a broad spectrum of disciplines, includ- between the engineering, the statistical and the social formulate principles for their design. In part I, the ing management, finance, economics, policy, sociol- science perspectives. The book provides a compre- authors argue that ‘experimenting’ and ‘social inter- ogy, and psychology, often pursued in isolation from hensive, accessible and concise guide to risk assess- action’ are key features of organizations. In order to each other. Since its original publication in 2003, ment, management and governance. A basic pillar survive, organizations continuously have to experi- the Handbook of Entrepreneurship Research has for the book is the risk governance framework pro- ment with goals, infrastructures and transformation served as the definitive resource in the field, bring- posed by the International Risk Governance Coun- processes and this experiment is an inherently social ing together contributions from leading scholars in cil (IRGC). This framework offers a comprehensive activity. In Part II principles are given guiding the these disciplines to present a holistic, multi-dimen- means of integrating risk identification, assessment, design of organizational infrastructures. In Part III sional approach. This new edition, fully revised and management and communication. The authors Aristotle’s Ethics, cybernetics and social systems the- updated, and including several new chapters, covers develop and explain new insights and add substance ory are instrumental to describe and derive design all of the primary topics in entrepreneurship, includ- to the various elements of the framework. The theo- principles required for social responsibility. ing entrepreneurial behavior, risk and opportunity retical analysis is illustrated by several examples from recognition, equity financing, business culture and different areas of applications. Features strategy, innovation, and the impact of entrepreneur- What are organizations? What is their point? Features ship on economic growth and[..] How should one design successful organizations? Risk is a popular topic in many sciences - in nat- Although these questions have been treated by many Features ural, medical, statistical, engineering, social, eco- authors in many different ways, this book offers a Since its original publication in 2003, the Hand- nomic and legal disciplines. Yet, no single discipline new perspective. In a nutshell, the book combines book of Entrepreneurship Research has served as can grasp the full meaning of risk. Investigating risk cybernetics, social systems theory and Aristotle’s the definitive resource in the field, bringing together requires a multidisciplinary approach. The authors, ethics to describe organizations as "social systems contributions from leading scholars in such dis- coming from two very different disciplinary tra- conducting experiments with their survival" and to ciplines as management, finance, economics, pol- ditions, meet this challenge by building bridges [..] icy, sociology, and psychology to present a holistic, between the engineering, the statistical and the [..] multi-dimensional approach. This new edition, fully Fields of interest Contents revised and updated, and including several new [..] Organization / Planning; Social Sciences (general) Introduction: Concept of Risk.- Characteristics of Contents Risks in the Modern World.- Risk Perspectives.- Risk Target groups Introduction to the second edition.- Editors Intro- Governance: An Overview.- Pre-Assessment and Research duction.- Entrepreneurship.- Risk and Uncertainty.- Framing of Risk.- Risk Appraisal.- Risk Characteriza- Innovation and Technological Change.- Market Pro- tion and Evaluation.- Risk Management.- Risk Com- Type of publication munication.- Stakeholder and Public Involvement.- Monograph cesses and Entrepreneurial Studies.- The Cognitive Psychology.- Three Views of Entrepreneurship.- The Case Study 1: Risk Governance of Nanotechnology.- Individual-Opportunity Nexus.- Entrepreneurial Case Study 2: Cash Depot and Third Party Risk.- Available Behavior.- Entrepreneurship and the Business Case Study 3: Year-round Petroleum Activities in the Culture.- Strategy and Entrepreneurship.- Equity Barents See.- Conclusions. 2010. 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O. de Bandt, Banque de France, Paris, France; Th. Knetsch, Bun- S. Butenko, Texas A & University, College Station, TX, USA; J. Gil- H. Chen, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Y. Wang, Lilly desbank, Frankfurt, Germany; J. Peñalosa, Banco de España, Lafuente, University of Barcelona, Spain; P.M. Pardalos, Univer- Singapore Centre for Drug Discovery, Singapore; K.-H. Cheung, Madrid, Spain; F. Zollino, Banca d'Italia, Rome, Italy (Eds.) sity of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA (Eds.) Yale University, Yale Center for Medical Informatics, New Haven, CT, USA (Eds.) Housing Markets in Europe Optimal Strategies in Sports Semantic e-Science A Macroeconomic Perspective Economics and Management
The Semantic Web has been a very important devel- This volume presents original contributions from During the recession in the years 2008-2009, the opment in how knowledge is disseminated and renowned researchers in sports economics, man- most severe for mature economies in the post-war manipulated on the Web, but it has been of particu- agement, and optimization.The book discusses period, housing markets were often mentioned as lar importance to the flow of scientific knowledge, up-to-date developments in several topics, includ- having a special responsibility. The objective of this and will continue to shape how data is stored and ing resource allocation strategies in sports indus- book is to shed light on the cyclical behaviour of the accessed in a broad range of disciplines, including try, impact of the financial crisis on professional housing markets, its fundamental determinants in life sciences, earth science, materials science, and the sports around the world, fairness in sports compe- terms of supply and demand characteristics, and its social sciences. After first presenting papers on the titions, and optimization-based gambling strate- relationship with the overall business cycle. The co- foundations of semantic e-science, including papers gies. "Optimal Strategies in Sports Economics and movements of house prices across countries are also on scientific knowledge acquisition, data integration, Management" will be of interest not only to stu- considered, as well as the channel of transmission and workflow, this volume looks at the state of the dents, researchers and practitioners involved with of house price changes to the rest of the economy. art in each of the above-mentioned disciplines, pre- the sports industry, but also to the general public Particular attention is paid to the effects on private senting research on semantic web applications in the interested in sports such as soccer, hockey, American consumption, through possible wealth effects. The life, earth, materials, and social sciences. Drawing football, basketball, golf, and jai alai. book is a compilation of original papers produced papers from three semantic web workshops, as well by economists and researchers from the four main Features as papers from several invited contributors, this vol- national central banks in the euro area, also with the ume illustrates how far semantic web applications participation of leading academics. This volume presents original contributions from renowned researchers in sports economics, man- have come in helping to manage scientific informa- tion flow. Features agement, and optimization.The book discusses up- to-date developments in several topics, including During the recession in the years 2008-2009, the Features resource allocation strategies in sports industry, most severe for mature economies in the post-war Preface Huajun Chen, Yimin Wang, and Kei Che- impact of the financial crisis on professional sports period, housing markets were often mentioned as ung Supporting e-Science using Semantic Web Tech- around the world, fairness in sports competitions, having a special responsibility. The objective of this nologies - The Semantic Grid David De Roure and and optimization-based gambling strategies. "Opti- book is to shed light on the cyclical behaviour of the Carole Goble Semantic Disclosure in an e-Science mal Strategies [..] housing markets, its fundamental determinants in Environment M. Scott Marshall, Marco Roos, Edgar terms of supply and demand characteristics, and its Meij, Sophia Katrenko, Willem Robert van Hage, relationship with the overall business cycle. The [..] Contents Affinity in the Selection of a Player.- Game Systems and Pieter W. Adriaans A Smart e-Science Cyberin- frastructure for Cross-Disciplinary Scientific Collab- Contents in Team Sports.- The Impact of the Global Finan- orations Hock Beng Lim, [..] Part I Introductory Lecture: Housing in DSGE Mod- cial Crisis on Sport in North America.- Managing and Modeling the Combination of Resources in Pro- els: Findings and New Directions.- Part II Housing Contents fessional Sporting Events.- Governance and Sport- and the Business Cycles: Country Analysis: Housing Supporting e-Science using Semantic Web Tech- ing Success of Top 20 Football Clubs after Economic and the Macroeconomy: The Italian Case.- Cyclical nologies - The Semantic Grid.- Semantic Disclosure Crisis.- The Stadium Game in an Uncertain Envi- Relationships Between GDP and Housing Market in an e-Science Environment.- A Smart e-Science ronment: A Preliminary Look at Arena Discourse in in France: Facts and Factors at Play.- Does Hous- Cyberinfrastructure for Cross-Disciplinary Scien- Edmonton, Canada.- A Complex Network Approach ing Really Lead the Business Cycle in Spain?- Cross- tific Collaborations.- Developing Ontologies within to Crisis Recovering in Sport Applications.- A Study Country Analysis: Housing Cycles in the Major Euro Decentralised Settings.- Semantic Technologies for of Fairness in Fourball Golf Competition.- Can Area Countries.- Common Business and Housing Searching in e-Sceince Grids.- BSIS: An Experiment Subsidies Help Buy Success? Revenue Sharing in Market Cyles in the Euro Area from a Multivariate in Automating Bioinformatics Tasks Through Intel- English[..] Decomposition.- The International Transmission of ligent Workflow Construction.- Near Miss Detec- House Price Shocks.- Part III MacroeconomicMod- tion in Nursing: Rules and Semantics.- Toward els of[..] Fields of interest Financial Economics; Control; Calculus of Varia- Autonomous Mining of the Sensor Web.- Towards Knowledge-Based Life Science Publication Reposito- Fields of interest tions and Optimal Control; Optimization ries. 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A.J. Conejo, University of Castilla - La Mancha, Cuidad Real, Spain; D. Derval, DervalResearch, Amsterdam, The Netherlands J. Drechsel, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany M. Carrión, University of Castilla, Toledo, Spain; J.M. Morales, Uni- versity of Castilla - La Mancha, Cuidad Real, Spain The Right Sensory Mix Cooperative Lot Sizing Games in
Decision Making Under Uncertainty Targeting Consumer Product Development Scientifically Supply Chains in Electricity Markets
Why do some people drink black coffee and others The presented work combines two areas of research: stick to tea? Why do some people prefer competitors’ cooperative game theory and lot size optimization. Decision Making Under Uncertainty in Electricity products? Why do we sell less in this country? Many One of the most essential problems in cooperations Markets provides models and procedures to be used companies fail to acknowledge and analyze dispar- is to allocate cooperative profits or costs among the by electricity market agents to make informed deci- ities observed among customers and simply put it partners. The core is a well known method from sions under uncertainty. These procedures rely on down to culture or emotion. New neuroendocrino- cooperative game theory that describes efficient and well established stochastic programming models, logical research proves that consumers are rational: stable profit/cost allocations. A general algorithm which make them efficient and robust. Particularly, They just have a different biological perception of based on the idea of constraint generation to com- these techniques allow electricity producers to derive the same stimulus! Their preferences, behavior, and pute core elements for cooperative optimization offering strategies for the pool and contracting deci- decisions are strongly influenced by the millions problems is provided. Beside its application for the sions in the futures market. Retailers use these tech- of sensors monitoring their body and brain. Peo- classical core, an extensive discussion of core vari- niques to derive selling prices to clients and energy ple with more taste buds are for instance sensitive ants is presented and how they can be handled with procurement strategies through the pool, the futures to bitterness and more likely to drink their coffee the proposed algorithm. The second part of the the- market and bilateral contracting. Using the proposed with sugar or milk, or to drink tea. After reading the sis contains several cooperative lot sizing problems models, consumers can derive the best energy pro- book, managers will be able to: Understand and pre- of different complexity that are analyzed regarding curement strategies using the available trading floors. dict customers’ behavior and preferences, Design the theoretical properties like monotonicity or concavity The market operator can use the techniques pro- right sensory mix (color, shape, taste, smell, texture, and solved with the proposed row generation algo- posed in this book to clear simultaneously energy and sound) for each product, Fine tune their posi- rithm to compute core elements; i.e. determining sta- and reserve markets promoting efficiency and equity. tioning and offering for every local market, System- ble and fair cost allocations. The techniques described in this book are of interest atically increase their innovation hit rate. for professionals working on energy markets, and for Features graduate students in power[..] Features The presented work combines two areas of research: Why do some people drink black coffee and others cooperative game theory and lot size optimization. Features stick to tea? Why do some people prefer competitors’ One of the most essential problems in cooperations Decision Making Under Uncertainty in Electricity products? Why do we sell less in this country? Many is to allocate cooperative profits or costs among the Markets provides models and procedures to be used companies fail to acknowledge and analyze dispar- partners. The core is a well known method from by electricity market agents to make informed deci- ities observed among customers and simply put it cooperative game theory that describes efficient and sions under uncertainty. These procedures rely on down to culture or emotion. New neuroendocrino- stable profit/cost allocations. A general algorithm well established stochastic programming models, logical research proves that consumers are rational: based on the idea of constraint generation to com- which make them efficient and robust. Particularly, They just have a different biological perception of pute [..] these techniques allow electricity producers to derive the same [..] offering strategies for the pool and contracting deci- Contents sions [..] Contents Introduction.- Selected Topics in Cooperative Game 1 Coming to our Senses.- 2 Detecting Profitable Theory.- Algorithmic Game Theory.- Cooperation Contents Markets.- 3 Predicting Consumers' Behavior.- 4 The in Supply Chains.- An Economic Lot Sizing Game.- Electricity Markets.- Stochastic Programming Fun- Right Sensory Mix.- 5 Increasing the Innovation Hit A Lot Sizing with Uncertain Demand.- A Capaci- damentals.- Uncertainty Characterization via Sce- Rate tated Lot Sizing Game with Transshipments, Scarce narios.- Risk Management.- Producer Pool Trading.- Capacities, and Player-Dependent Cost Coeffi- Pool Trading for Wind Power Producers.- Futures Fields of interest cients.- A Multilevel Lot Sizing Game with Restricted Market Trading for Producers.- Medium-Term Management/Business for Professionals; Marketing Cooperation.- Conclusion and Future Outlook.- Retailer Trading.- Energy Procurement by Con- Appendix: Computational Study MLCLSP Game. sumers.- Market Clearing Considering Equipment Target groups Failures.- Market Clearing under Uncertainty: Wind Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Energy.- GAMS Codes.- 24-Node System Data.- Game Theory / Mathematical Methods; Operation Exercise Solutions. 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M. Ehrgott, University of Auckland, New Zealand; J.R. Figueira, F. Eisenführ, University of Cologne, Germany; M. Weber, Univer- P. Forbrig, University of Rostock, Germany; H. Günther, University Instituto Superior Técnico, Porto Salvo, Portugal; S. Greco, Uni- sity of Mannheim, Germany; Th. Langer, University of Münster, of Rostock, Germany (Eds.) versity of Catania, Italy (Eds.) Germany Perspectives in Business Trends in Multiple Criteria Decision Rational Decision Making Informatics Research Analysis 9th International Conference, BIR 2010, Rostock, Germany, September 29--October 1, 2010, Proceedings This textbook conveys methods that can improve decision making processes in various fields such Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) is the as economics, politics, and medicine as well as in study of methods and procedures by which concerns personal life. Areas of focus are decision making This book constitutes the refereed about multiple conflicting criteria can be formally under conflicting objectives, decision making under proceedings of the 9th Inter- incorporated into the management planning process. risk and uncertainty, decision making with incom- tional Conference on Perspectives in A key area of research in OR/MS, MCDM is now plete information about individual preferences or Business Informatics Research (BIR) in Rostock, Ger- being applied in many new areas, including GIS sys- probabilities, and the consideration of time prefer- in September 2010. The 14 full and 4 tems, AI, and group decision making. This volume ences. Special emphasis is placed on the procedures` short papers accepted for BIR were selected is in effect the third in a series of Springer books by and concepts`applicability. Explicit sample appli- from 53 submissions. They these editors (all in the ISOR series), and it brings all cations show the methods` benefit for a wide area are organized in topi- the latest developments in MCDM into focus. Look- of decision making problems. Exercises from daily sessions on knowledge and ing at developments in the applications, methodolo- life make it easy for the reader to understand the key mation gies and foundations of MCDM, it presents research insights from decision analysis. from leaders in the field on such topics as Problem Features Structuring Methodologies; Measurement Theory Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of and MCDA; Recent Developments in Evolutionary This textbook conveys methods that can improve the 9th International Conference on Perspectives Multiobjective Optimization; Habitual Domains and decision making processes in various fields such as in Business Informatics Research (BIR) in Rostock, Dynamic MCDM in Changeable Spaces; Stochastic economics, politics, and medicine as well as in per- Germany, in September 2010. The 14 full and 4 short Multicriteria Acceptability Analysis; and many more sonal life. Areas of focus are decision making under papers accepted for BIR were selected from 53 sub- chapters. conflicting objectives, decision making under risk missions. They are organized in topical sessions on and uncertainty, decision making with incomplete knowledge and information management; ontolo- Features information about individual preferences or proba- gies; models and workflows; business information Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) is the bilities, and the consideration of time preferences. systems; and [..] study of methods and procedures by which concerns Special [..] about multiple conflicting criteria can be formally Fields of interest incorporated into the management planning process. 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This volume is archies.- Generating and Preselecting Alternatives.- and Retrieval; Information Systems Applications in effect the third in a series of Springer books about Decision Making Under Certainty With One Objec- (incl.Internet) MCDA [..] tive.- Decision Making Under Certainty and With Multiple Objectives: Multiattribute Value Func- Target groups Contents tions.- The Generation of Probabilities.- Simulation Research Dynamic MCDM, Habitual Domains and Compe- of an Objective Variable's Probability Distribution.- tence Set Analysis for Effective Decision Making in Decisions Under Risk and One Objective.- Decision Type of publication Changeable Spaces.- The Need for Possible Methods Under Risk: Incomplete Information and Multiple Proceedings of Objective Ranking.- Preference Function Mod- Objectives.- Time Preferences Under Certain Expec- elling: The Mathematical Foundations of Decision tations.- Group Decisions.- Descriptive Aspects[..] Available Theory.- Robustness in Multi-Criteria Decision Aid- ing.- Preference Modelling, a Matter of Degree.- Fields of interest Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Logics Based Methods in Mul- 2010. 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J.C. Fransoo, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Nether- T.L. Friesz, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA M. Gendreau, Université de Montréal, QC, Canada; J.-Y. Potvin, lands; T. Waefler, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Université de Montréal, QC, Canada (Eds.) Switzerland, Olten, Solothurn, Switzerland; J.R. Wilson, University of Nottingham, UK (Eds.) Dynamic Optimization and Differential Games Handbook of Metaheuristics Behavioral Operations in Planning and Scheduling The first edition of the Handbook of Metaheuris- Dynamic Optimization and Differential Games has tics was published in 2003 under the editorship of been written to address the increasing number of Fred Glover and Gary A. Kochenberger. Given the Operations Research and Management Science prob- Human and organizational factors have a substantial numerous developments observed in the field of lems that involve the explicit consideration of time impact on the performance of planning and schedul- metaheuristics in recent years, it appeared that the and of gaming among multiple agents. With end-of- ing processes. Despite widespread and advanced time was ripe for a second edition of the Handbook. chapter exercises throughout, it is a book that can be decision support systems, human decision makers When Glover and Kochenberger were unable to pre- used both as a reference and as a textbook. It will be are still crucial to improve the operational perfor- pare this second edition, they suggested that Michel useful as a guide to engineers, operations researchers, mance in manufacturing industries. In this text, the Gendreau and Jean-Yves Potvin should take over applied mathematicians and social scientists whose state of the art in this area is discussed by experts the editorship, and so this important new edition work involves both the theoretical and computa- from a wide variety of engineering and social sci- is now available. Through its 21 chapters, this sec- tional aspects of dynamic optimization and differen- ence disciplines. Moreover, recent results from col- ond edition is designed to provide a broad coverage tial games. Included throughout the text are detailed laborative studies and a number of field cases are of the concepts, implementations and applications explanations of several original dynamic and game- presented. The text is targeted at researchers and in this important field of optimization. Original theoretic mathematical models which are of particu- graduate students, but is also particularly useful for contributors either revised or updated their work, lar relevance in today’s technologically-driven-global managers, consultants, and system developers to or provided entirely new chapters. The Handbook economy: revenue management, oligopoly pricing, better understand how human performance can be now includes updated chapters on the best known production planning, supply chain management, advanced. metaheuristics, including simulated annealing, tabu dynamic traffic assignment and dynamic congestion search, variable neighborhood search, scatter search pricing. The book emphasizes deterministic theory, Features and path relinking, genetic algorithms, memetic computational tools and applications associated[..] Human and organizational factors have a substantial algorithms,[..] impact on the performance of planning and schedul- Features ing processes. 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J. de Haan, De Nederlandsche Bank, Amsterdam, The Nether- J.C. Hall, Beloit College, Beloit, WI, USA (Ed.) M. Hibbeln, TU Braunschweig, Germany lands; H. Berger, International Monetary Fund, Washington, DC, USA (Eds.) Doing More with Less Risk Management in Credit
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In addi- cation and its monetary strategy and instruments. this book, the impact of credit concentrations on tion, with nearly 35 percent of full-time college stu- portfolio risk is analyzed for different portfolio types Features dents failing to receive a bachelor’s degree within and it is determined, in which cases the influence of Coming at a critical juncture for the euro, the book six years of enrolling in an institution of higher edu- concentration risk has to be taken into account. Fur- takes stock of the ECB's experience during its first cation, the productivity of colleges and universities thermore, some models for the measurement of con- ten years and discusses the way ahead. The articles has also been called into question. Systematic reform centration risk are modified to be consistent with are written by well-known experts in the field and of higher education has intensified as a result of the Basel II and their performance is compared. Beyond provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of large amount of public and private dollars flowing that, this book integrates economical and regulatory relevant policy issues, including the ECB’s communi- into it. The chapters in this volume, while recogniz- aspects of concentration risk and seeks to provide a cation and its monetary strategy and instruments. ing it may be the primary source of the problem, also systematic way to get familiar with the topic of con- understand that the political forces behind the sub- centration risk from the basics of credit risk mod- Contents sidization of higher education are unlikely to wane. eling to present research in the measurement and Introduction.- Inflation Differentials in the Euro The contributors examine several areas of possible management of credit risk concentrations. Area: A Survey.- The Role of Money in the Strat- reform from an economic[..] egy of the ECB.- Euro Area Monetary Policy in Features Uncharted Waters.- The Communication Policy of Features Risk concentrations play a crucial role for the sur- the ECB.- Governance and Monetary Policy Deci- This volume contains a collection of papers by vival of individual banks and for the stability of the sion-Making at the ECB.- The ECB, Financial Super- economists which examine the various strategies whole banking system. Thus, it is important from an vision, and Stability Management. for cutting costs and improving productivity in economical and a regulatory perspective to properly higher education in the United States. The dramatic measure and manage these concentrations. 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P. Kotler, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern Uni- M. Li Calzi, University Ca' Foscari Venice, Italy; L. Milone, Univer- A. Ockenfels, Universität zu Köln, Germany; A. Sadrieh, University versity, Evanston, USA; R. Berger, Roland Berger Strategy Con- sity Ca' Foscari Venice, Italy; P. Pellizzari, University Ca' Foscari of Magdeburg (Eds.) sultants GmbH, Munich, Germany; N. Bickhoff, Quintessential Venice, Italy (Eds.) Strategies, Hamburg, Germany The Selten School of Behavioral Progress in Artificial Economics The Quintessence of Strategic Economics Computational and Agent-Based Models Management A Collection of Essays in Honor of Reinhard Selten
What You Really Need to Know to Survive in Business Artificial economics aims to provide a generative Reinhard Selten, to date the only German Nobel approach to understanding problems in economics Prize laureate in economics, celebrates his 80th and social sciences. It is based on the consistent use Having read this book: You will have a basic under- birthday in 2010. While his contributions to game of agent-based models and computational tech- standing of strategy and the process of strategic man- theory are well-known, the behavioral side of his niques. It encompasses a rich variety of techniques agement. You will know the most important strategy scientific work has received less public exposure, that generalize numerical analysis, mathematical tools (incl. the respective original literature) and how even though he has been committed to experimen- programming, and micro-simulations. The peer- they interact. You will be aware of the focal areas and tal research during his entire career, publishing reviewed contributions in this volume address appli- considerations of strategy in practice. You will be more experimental than theoretical papers in top- cations of artificial economics to markets and trad- able to analyze and interpret business information tier journals. This Festschrift is dedicated to Rein- ing, auctions, networks, management, industry with regard to the underlying strategic notions. hard Selten’s exceptional influence on behavioral and sectors, macroeconomics, and demographics and experimental economics. In this collection of aca- Features culture. demic highlight papers, a number of his students are Having read this book: You will have a basic under- joined by leading scholars in experimental research standing of strategy and the process of strategic man- Features to document the historical role of the “Meister” in agement. You will know the most important strategy Artificial economics aims to provide a generative the development of the research methodology and tools (incl. the respective original literature) and how approach to understanding problems in economics of several sub-fields of behavioral economics. Next they interact. You will be aware of the focal areas and and social sciences. It is based on the consistent use to the academic insight in these highly active fields considerations of strategy in practice. You will be of agent-based models and computational tech- of experimental research, the papers also provide a able to analyze and interpret business information niques. It encompasses a rich variety of techniques glance at Reinhard Selten’s academic and personal with regard to the underlying [..] that generalize numerical analysis, mathematical programming, and micro-simulations. The peer- interaction with his students and peers. Contents reviewed contributions in this volume address appli- Features Introduction: Essential Strategy Know-How and cations of [..] Reinhard Selten, to date the only German Nobel Nothing More.- Strategy and Strategic Management: Prize laureate in economics, celebrates his 80th A First Basic Understanding.- Strategic Frames of Contents birthday in 2010. While his contributions to game Reference: The Key Tools of Strategy Determination, Part I: Markets and Trading.- Part II: Auctions.- theory are well-known, the behavioral side of his their Principles, and How they Interact.- Current Part III: Networks.- Part IV: Management.- Part V: scientific work has received less public exposure, Focal Areas in Strategy Practice: Four Significant Industry Sectors.- Part VI: Macroeconomics.- Part even though he has been committed to experimen- Management Concepts of the Past 20 Years.- Sum- VII: Demographics and Culture tal research during his entire career, publishing more mary: It’s Your Turn! Fields of interest experimental than theoretical papers in top-tier jour- Fields of interest Game Theory / Mathematical Methods nals. This [..] Management/Business for Professionals; Business & Target groups Contents Management Science; Entrepreneurship Research Exceptional Academic Behavior.- Strategic Behav- Target groups ior.- Pro-Social Behavior.- Organizational Behavior.- Type of publication Professional/practitioner Risky-Choice Behavior. Proceedings Type of publication Fields of interest Professional book Available Game Theory / Mathematical Methods; Methodol- ogy of the Social Sciences
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B. Peleg, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel; H. Peters, G. Prain, Urban Harvest, CIP, Lima, Peru; N. Karanja, Urban Har- L. Quagini, SDG Consulting Italia Spa, Milano, Italy; S. Tonchia, Maastricht University, The Netherlands vest, CIP, Nairobi, Kenya; D. Lee-Smith, Mazingira Institute, University of Udine, Italy Nairobi, Kenya (Eds.) Strategic Social Choice Performance Measurement African Urban Harvest Stable Representations of Constitutions Linking Balanced Scorecard to Business Intelligence Agriculture in the Cities of Cameroon, Kenya and Uganda
This monograph studies representations of effectiv- This book describes – in a precise but practical way – ity functions by game forms that are at least Nash Over the past two decades, how has urban agricul- the most recent developments in performance mea- consistent, which means that they have a Nash equi- ture changed in sub-Saharan Africa? Is city farming surement and the relative Performance Measure- librium for any profile of preferences. In the second now better integrated into environmental manage- ment Systems (PMS), whose most famous one is the part the focus is on social choice functions that admit ment and city governance? And, looking ahead, how Balanced Scorecard model. It is unique because it a strong Nash equilibrium resulting in the sincere might urban agriculture address the needs of the combines PMS theory (types of performances, key outcome. A central interpretation of an effectivity low-income households and modernizing cities of performance indicators, architecture and integra- function is that it models a constitution. Africa? In this book, leading specialists in the fields tion with ERP, organization and strategy) with Busi- of urban agriculture and urban environment present ness Intelligence technologies, which characterize the Features a unique collection of case studies that examines most advanced effective solutions. The rigorous aca- This monograph studies representations of effectiv- the growing role of local food production in urban demic approach of a well-known international expert ity functions by game forms that are at least Nash livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa. Amongst many – Prof. Tonchia – is mixed with the managerial con- consistent, which means that they have a Nash equi- issues, the authors probe the changing role of urban tribution of a European ICT & consulting leader librium for any profile of preferences. In the second agriculture, the risks and benefits of crop–livestock – SDG Group. There are very few, if any, books in part the focus is on social choice functions that admit systems, and the opportunities for making locally the performance management field that describe in a strong Nash equilibrium resulting in the sincere produced food more easily available and more prof- detail a real approach for designing and managing outcome. A central interpretation of an effectivity itable. Concluding chapters reflect on the policy and these systems, with the amount of detail and giving function is that it models a constitution. governance implications of greater integration of the useful, practical understanding of the underlying urban natural resources and the built environment, principles and specific processes and practices that Contents an expanded role for urban agriculture in sub-Saha- are presented here. Preview of this book.- Representations of constitu- ran Africa and the crucial role of women in urban[..] tions: Introduction to Part I; Constitutions, effec- Features tivity functions, and game forms; Nash consistent Features This book describes – in a precise but practical way – representations; Acceptable representations; Strongly Over the past two decades, how has urban agricul- the most recent developments in Performance Mea- consistent representations; Nash consistent repre- ture changed in sub-Saharan Africa? Is city farming surement and the relative Performance Measure- sentation through lottery models; On the continu- now better integrated into environmental manage- ment Systems (PMS), whose most famous one is ity of representations of constitutions.- Consistent ment and city governance? And, looking ahead, how the Balanced Scorecard model. It is unique because voting: Introduction to Part II; Feasible elimination might urban agriculture address the needs of the of the integration of PMS theory (types of perfor- procedures; Exactly and strongly consistent repre- low-income households and modernizing cities of mances, Key Performance Indicators, architecture sentations of effectivity functions; Consistent voting Africa? In this book, leading specialists in the fields and integration with ERP, Organization and Strat- systems with a continuum of voters. of urban agriculture and urban environment present egy) with the Business [..] a unique [..] Fields of interest Contents Game Theory / Mathematical Methods; Game The- Contents 1. Performance Measurement and Indicators. - 2. ory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences; Eco- The institutional and regional context.- Urban agri- Cost & Productivity Performances. - 3. Non-Cost nomic Theory; Methodology of the Social Sciences culture in Africa: what has been learned?- Urban Performances. - 4. Performance Measurement Sys- farming systems in Yaoundé – building a mosaic.- tems (PMS). -5. Design and Integration of the PMS. - Target groups Crop-livestock integration in the urban farming 6 Performance Management: From decision support Research systems of Yaoundé.- Institutional development of to performance governance . - 7 Luxottica, a new urban agriculture – an ongoing history of Yaoundé.- "Vision" for the Supply Chain . - 8 The Monte dei Type of publication Changing trends in urban agriculture in Kampala.- Paschi di Siena “Controlling Data Farm”, the CPM Monograph Can schools be agents of urban agriculture extension of the oldest bank in the world. – 9 Sorgenia, giving and seed production?- Identifying market opportu- Energy to performance. - References Available nities for urban and peri-urban farmers in Kampala.- Health impact assessment of urban agriculture in Fields of interest 2010. X, 160 p. 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M.A. Ramady, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, D. Rios Insua, Royal Academy of Sciences, Madrid, Spain; S. W. Santagata, University of Turin, Italy Dhahran, Saudi Arabia French, Manchester University, UK (Eds.) The Culture Factory The Saudi Arabian Economy e-Democracy Creativity and the Production of Culture Policies, Achievements, and Challenges A Group Decision and Negotiation Perspective
“Where are your factories that produce culture? The Saudi Arabian economy has changed almost Internet is starting to permeate politics much as it Where are your painters, your composers, your beyond recognition since the oil boom days of the has previously revolutionised education, business architects, your writers, your filmmakers?” The book 1980s, and the Kingdom itself has changed too eco- or the arts. Thus, there is a growing interest in areas opens with Leonardo da Vinci and Qin Shi Huang nomically, socially, and demographically. In the of e-government and, more recently, e-democracy. asking embarrassed contemporary policy makers second edition of The Saudi Arabian Economy, However, most attempts in this field have just envi- these questions. The first part of the book is there- Mohamed Ramady uses several overlapping themes sioned standard political approaches facilitated by fore devoted to elaborating a model for producing to establish and develop a framework for study- technology, like e-voting or e-debating. Alterna- culture. The model takes into account both the role ing the fundamental challenges to the Saudi econ- tively, we could devise a more transforming strat- played by creativity in the production of culture omy. Particular attention is paid to the benefits of egy based on deploying web based group decision in a technologically advanced knowledge society. short-term planning and long-term diversification support tools and promote their use for public pol- The second part of the book examines a selection of intended to shield the economy from potentially de- icy decision making. This book delineates how this strategic sectors: fashion, material culture districts, stabilizing oil price fluctuations and the pace and approach could be implemented. It addresses foun- gastronomy, creative industries, entertainment, con- diversity of domestic reforms. The author examines dations, basic methodologies, potential implemen- temporary art, museums. Special attention is paid the core strengths and evolution of various financial tation and applications, together with a thorough to the role collective intellectual property rights play institutions and the Saudi stock market in the face discussion of the many challenging issues. This inno- in increasing the quality of culture-based goods and of globalization, before analyzing the private sector vative text will be of interest to students, researchers services. In the conclusion policy makers in both in detail. Topics discussed include: • The hydrocar- and practitioners in the fields of e-government, e- developed and developing countries are urged to bon and minerals sector, including the emergence of democracy and e-participation and research in deci- adopt policies that can foster creativity and promote the competitive petrochemical sector • The impact of sion analysis, negotiation analysis and group deci- culture. small and medium sized businesses and the evolving sion support. role of[..] Features Features “Where are your factories that produce culture? Features Web-based interactions to support participation and Where are your painters, your composers, your The Saudi Arabian economy has changed almost deliberative democracy, called e-participation and architects, your writers, your filmmakers?” The book beyond recognition since the oil boom days of the e-democracy, are coming and coming fast. In some opens with Leonardo da Vinci and Qin Shi Huang 1980s, and the Kingdom itself has changed too eco- instances, the Internet is already permeating politics. asking embarrassed contemporary policy makers nomically, socially, and demographically. In the However, it is far from clear if the processes involved these questions. The first part of the book is there- second edition of The Saudi Arabian Economy, in these interactions are meaningful and valid, and fore devoted to elaborating a model for producing Mohamed Ramady uses several overlapping themes most of the research in the field has focused largely culture. The model takes into account both the role to establish and develop a framework for studying on the technologies to facilitate or [..] played by [..] the fundamental challenges to the Saudi economy. Particular attention is [..] Contents Contents Foreword. M. Shakun Acknowledgements 1. e- Introduction. Questions that Came from Afar.- Part Contents Democracy: A Group Decision and Negotiation Ori- I: A Model of Production of Culture: Producing Cul- Overview.- Economic Planning and Reforms.- ented Overview. D. Rios Insua and S. French. Polit- ture, Conserving Culture; The Supply Chain of Cul- Finances Public Sector.- SAMA and Monetary Poli- ical bases 2. Concepts in Democratic Theory. M. tural Production; Creativity as a Resource, Emotions cies.- The Financial Markets.- The Saudi Capital Arenilla. 3. Participatory Processes and Instruments. as a Prerequisite; Two Models of Creativity: Tech- Markets.- The Private Sector: Modernization Chal- J.M. Lavin and D. Rios Insua. Methodological bases nological Innovation and Social Quality.- Part II: lenges.- Saudi Energy Sector.- Foreign Trade: Chang- 4. Problem Structuring Methods for e-Democracy. Policies that Stimulate the Production of Culture ing Composition and Direction.- Saudi Arabia and A. Carreras and A. Franco 5. Decision Support Sys- and Make It Possible to Take the Lead in Strategic the WTO.- Privatization and Foreign Direct Invest- tems. S. French 6. Collaborative Decision Analysis Sectors: The Effects of Creativity on International ment.- Saudi Labor Market and Policy Challenges.- and e-Democracy. R. Efremov and D. Ríos Insua. Markets: the French Genius for Fashion; Potential Education: Tool for a Knowledge-based Economy.- 7. Voting Theory. H. Nurmi. 8. Real World Deci- Cultural Districts and the Production of Material Saudi Arabia's Global Economic Relations.- The sion-Aiding: A Case Study in[..] Culture; Intellectual Property Rights[..] Challenges Ahead. Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Operation Research / Decision Theory; Political Sci- Economic Policy; Regional and Cultural Studies; Macroeconomics / Monetary Economics; Develop- ence; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. 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The Past and the Future Promotions are at the same time beloved and feared by both food retailers and branded goods manufac- From the Foreword by Marshall Fisher, The Whar- turers in today’s retail environment. Beloved because ton School, University of Pennsylvania: As gen- they attract smart customers and generate an imme- eration of academics and practitioners follows diate effect on a brand’s sale. Feared because there generation, it is worthwhile to compile long views is uncertainty about the competitors’ behavior and of the research and practice in the past to shed light the actual customer demand leading to high forecast on research and practice going forward. This collec- errors. For the retailer, this results in a doom loop tion of peer-reviewed articles is intended to provide of over- or understocking with high inventory costs such a long view. This book contains a collection of in the supply chain. Collaboration between retailers chapters written by leading scholars/practitioners and the manufacturer disentangles the doom loop. who have continued their efforts in developing and/ The thesis reveals the appropriate kind and timing or implementing innovative OR/MS tools for solving of information and develops a so called Competition real world problems. In this book, the contributors Index. Inventory in the supply chain is eliminated share their perspectives about the past, present and and the customer is served better at a lower price. future of OR/MS theoretical development, solution Based on a joint inventory and pricing model and tools, modeling approaches, and applications. Specif- an empirical analysis, it shows that the supply chain ically, this book collects chapters that offer insights efficiency gains from collaborative promotions result about the following topics: • Survey articles taking a in a win for customers, retailers and the manufac- long view over the past two or more decades to arrive turer. at the present state of the art while outlining ideas for future research.[..] Features Promotions are at the same time beloved and feared Features by both food retailers and branded goods manufac- From the Foreword by Marshall Fisher, The Whar- turers in today’s retail environment. Beloved because ton School, University of Pennsylvania: As gen- they attract smart customers and generate an imme- eration of academics and practitioners follows diate effect on a brand’s sale. Feared because there generation, it is worthwhile to compile long views of is uncertainty about the competitors’ behavior and the research and practice in the past to shed light on the actual customer demand leading to high forecast research and practice going forward. This collection errors. For the retailer, this results in a doom loop [..] of peer-reviewed articles is intended to provide such a long view. This book contains a collection of chap- Contents ters [..] Introduction.- Promotions and Collaboration in Retailing.- Literature Review.- Retailer Competi- Contents tion.- Empirical Analysis.- Conclusion and Manage- Introduction: A Long View of Research and Prac- rial Insights.- Proofs and Calculations. tice in Operations Research and Management Sci- ence.- Economic Planning Models for India in the Fields of interest 1960s.- The Persistence and Effectiveness of Large- Operation Research / Decision Theory; Marketing; Scale Mathematical Programming Strategies: Pro- Game Theory / Mathematical Methods; Production / jection, Outer Linearization, and Inner Lineariza- Logistics; Statistical Theory and Methods tion.- Multicommodity Distribution System Design by Benders Decomposition.- Structured Modeling Target groups and Model Management.- Retrospective: 25 Years Research Applying Management Science to Logistics.- Opti- Type of publication mization Tradecraft: Hard-won Insights from Real- Monograph World Decision Support.- Challenges in Adding a Stochastic[..] Available Fields of interest Operation Research / Decision Theory; Operations 2010. XX, 153 p. 46 illus. (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathe- Research, Mathematical Programming; Mathemat- matical Systems, Vol. 643) Softcover ical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics; Man- agement/Business for Professionals; Engineering 69,95 € Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; ISBN 978-3-642-13392-3 Industrial and Production Engineering
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A. Zaby, University of Tübingen, Germany L. Zurawicki, University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA, H. de Bruijn, E. ten Heuvelhof, R. in 't Veld USA The Decision to Patent Process Management Neuromarketing Why Project Management Fails in Complex Decision Making Exploring the Brain of the Consumer Processes This book provides a thorough analysis of the deci- sion to apply for a patent. Unlike many other theo- retical approaches, the negative effect a patent may Over the last 10 years advances in the new field of What is it that makes a manager or a politician a suc- have due to the disclosure requirement linked to neuromarketing have yielded a host of findings cessful decision maker? Our first inclination would every patent application is taken into account. Seen which defy common stereotypes about consumer be to say decisiveness and substance. Many managers in this light, the effects driving the propensity to behavior. Reason and emotions do not necessar- who met those criteria, however, had to abandon the patent can be identified as the opposing forces of ily appear as opposing forces. Rather, they comple- field in the past several years. The authors of Process a protective and a disclosure effect.The theoreti- ment one another. Hence, it reveals that consumers Management regard a manager as successful if he cal investigation includes an analysis of patenting utilize mental accounting processes different from pays much attention to the process aspects of change. behavior in a setting with vertically and horizontally those assumed in marketers' logical inferences when Successful management depends on the extent to differentiated products. Due to imperfect patent pro- it comes to time, problems with rating and choosing, which the tection competitors of the patentee may enter the and in post-purchase evaluation. People are often market for the innovative product despite a patent. guided by illusions not only when they perceive the Features An empirical investigation of the theoretical results outside world but also when planning their actions - What is it that makes a manager or a politician a suc- with data from the 2005 Mannheim Innovation and consumer behavior is no exception. Strengthen- cessful decision maker? Our first inclination would Panel in combination with patent information from ing the control over their own desires and the ability be to say decisiveness and substance. Many managers the European Patent Office provides strong evidence to navigate the maze of data are crucial skills con- who met those criteria, however, have had to aban- for the main conclusions. sumers can gain to benefit themselves, marketers and don the field in the past several years..--The authors of Process Management regard a manager as success- Features the public. Understanding the mind of the consumer ful if he pays much attention to the process aspects of This book provides a thorough analysis of the deci- is the hardest task faced by business researchers. This change. Successful management depends on the [..] sion to apply for a patent. Unlike many other theo- book presents the first analytical perspective on the brain - and biometric studies which open[..] retical approaches, the negative effect a patent may Contents have due to the disclosure requirement linked to Features Introduction: Process and Content.- INTRO- every patent application is taken into account. Seen Over the last 10 years advances in the new field of DUCTION TO PROCESS DESIGN AND PRO- in this light, the effects driving the propensity to neuromarketing have yielded a host of findings CESS MANAGEMENT: Positioning the Process patent can be identified as the opposing forces [..] which defy common stereotypes about consumer Approach.- PROCESS ARCHITECTURE: Designing a Process.- The Process Architect in Action: Making Fields of interest behavior. Reason and emotions do not necessar- a Process Design.- MANAGING THE PROCESS: An Industrial Organization; Economic Theory; Microe- ily appear as opposing forces. Rather, they comple- Open Process.- A Safe Process: Protecting Core Val- conomics ment one another. Hence, it reveals that consumers utilize mental accounting processes different from ues.- A Process with Sufficient Speed: Incentives for Target groups those assumed in marketers' logical inferences when Progress.- The Process Manager and the Substance Research it comes to time, [..] of Decision Making.- A Concluding Remark.
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This book is for everyone who wants a readable introduction to best practice Project Management, The Inclusion of Environmental as described by the PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition of Education in Science Teacher the Project Management Institute (PMI), "the world's leading association for the project management pro- Education fession." It is particularly useful for applicants for the PMI’s PMP® (Project Management Professional) and CAPM® (Certified Associate of Project Manage- In the coming decades, the general public will be ment) examinations, which are based mostly on the required ever more often to understand complex PMBOK® Guide. This book can also be studied alone environmental issues, evaluate proposed environ- by anyone as a general introduction to Project Man- mental plans, and understand how individual deci- agement. The style and language of this book have sions affect the environment at local to global scales. also been selected to make them particularly suitable Thus it is of fundamental importance to ensure for readers who use English as a foreign language. that higher quality education about these ecological issues raises the environmental literacy of the gen- Features eral public. In order to achieve this, teachers need to This book is for everyone who wants a readable be trained as well as classroom practice enhanced. introduction to best practice Project Management, This volume focuses on the integration of environ- as described by the PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition mental education into science teacher education. The of the Project Management Institute (PMI), “the book begins by providing readers with foundational world's leading association for the project manage- knowledge of environmental education as it applies ment profession.” It is particularly useful for appli- to the discipline of science education. It relates the cants for the PMI’s PMP® (Project Management historical and philosophical underpinnings of EE, as Professional) and CAPM® (Certified Associate of well as current trends in the subject that relate to sci- Project [..] ence teacher education. Later chapters examine the pedagogical practices of environmental education in Contents the context of science teacher[..] Chapter 1 Introducing Project Management. - Chap- ter 2 Understanding the PMBOK® Guide. - Chapter Features 3: Process Groups & Knowledge Areas. - Chapter In the coming decades, the general public will be 4 Integration Management Processes. - Chapter 5 required ever more often to understand complex Scope Management Processes. - Chapter 6 Time environmental issues, evaluate proposed environ- Management Processes. - Chapter 7 Cost Manage- mental plans, and understand how individual deci- ment Processes. - Chapter 8 Quality Management sions affect the environment at local to global scales. Processes. - Chapter 9 Human Resource Manage- Thus it is of fundamental importance to ensure that ment Processes. - Chapter 10 Communications Man- higher quality education about these ecological issues agement Processes. - Chapter 11 Risk Management raises the environmental literacy of the general pub- Processes. - Chapter 12 Procurement Management lic. [..] Processes. - Chapter 13 Preparing for the PMP® Examination. Contents Preface Alec M. Bodzin, Beth Shiner Klein, and Fields of interest Starlin Weaver PART I. INTRODUCTION TO Management/Business for Professionals; Data Min- ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Chapter 1. The ing and Knowledge Discovery; Information Storage History and Philosophy of Environmental Education and Retrieval; Database Management; Mathemati- Robert L. Carter and Bora Simmons Chapter 2. Pro- cal Logic and Formal Languages; Algorithm Analysis fessional Preparation for Science Teachers in Envi- and Problem Complexity ronmental Education James T. McDonald and Lynn A. Dominguez Chapter 3. Approaches to Environ- Target groups mental Education Austin A. Winther, Kim Cleary Professional/practitioner Sadler, and Gerry Saunders Chapter 4. Environmen- Type of publication tal Education Within the Early Childhood Linda Monograph Plevyak and Amy Mayfield Chapter 5. Environmen- tal Education Service-Learning[..]
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J. Dale, University of Indianapolis, IN, USA; E.J. Hyslop-Margison, A. Efklides, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; P. Misai- K. Engebretson, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, VIC, University of New Brunswick, NB, Canada lidi, University of Ioannina, Greece (Eds.) Australia; M. de Souza, Australian Catholic University, Ballarat, VIC, Australia; G. Durka, Fordham University, New York, USA; L. Gearon, Roehampton University, London, UK (Eds.) Paulo Freire: Teaching for Freedom Trends and Prospects in and Transformation Metacognition Research International Handbook of Inter- The Philosophical Influences on the Work of Paulo Freire religious Education
Trends and Prospects in Metacognition presents a collection of chapters dealing principally with inde- The primary mission of this text is clarifying many pendent areas of empirical Metacogition research. This Handbook has the potential to redress the dis- of the misconceptions about Paulo Freire’s theo- These research foci, such as animal metacognition, tortion of information about particular religions, to ries, concepts and his implications for education. It neuropsychology of metacognition, implicit learn- add to understanding about what religions have in revisits his ideas and explains more fully the philo- ing, metacognitive experiences, metamemory, young common, and to suggest how they can work together sophical influences that shaped concepts such as children's Metacogition, theory of mind, metacog- for justice and peace. In the present day there is a problem posing, conscientization and praxis. The nitive knowledge, decision making, and interven- vital resurgence of interest in religions, with new fundamental thesis, then, is that the present absence tions for the enhancement of metacognition, have all movements emerging from long established reli- of in-depth philosophical analysis leaves an unac- emerged as trends in the field of metacognition. Yet, gious traditions. There is also, around the world, a ceptable void in the literature addressing Freire’s the resulting research has not converged, precluding growing sense of the need to preserve indigenous work, while also promoting frequent misconceptions an integration of concepts and findings. Presenting religions, even when these have accommodated to and superficial understandings about his relation- a new theoretical framework, Trends and Prospects imported traditions. The Handbook gives a voice to ship to contemporary education. Indeed, the philo- in Metacognition extends the classical definitions this resurgence of interest, and addresses inter-reli- sophical assumptions contributing to Freire’s critical offered by Flavell and Nelson to carry the prospect gious education from a range of religious viewpoints pedagogy require identification, unravelling and of more integrated work into the future. By opening and contexts. The publication is very timely espe- ultimately evaluation on the basis of their epistemic the possibility to cross the boundaries posed by tra- cially in light of the need for religions of the world to and moral tenability. Most existing applications ditionally independent research areas, this volume together contemplate and actively promote human of Freire’s pedagogy are unfortunately superficial provides a foundation for the integration of research rights, social justice and peace, for religions have a because they simply sloganize terms such as banking paradigms and concepts and builds on the[..] specific mandate for this. education, conscientization, praxis, and humaniza- tion. A slogan in education popularizes a[..] Features Features Trends and Prospects in Metacognition Research This Handbook has the potential to redress the dis- Features Anastasia Efklides and Plousia Misailidi, editors tortion of information about particular religions, to A lack of in-depth philosophical analysis has left an The mechanisms of metacognition—our knowledge add to understanding about what religions have in unacceptable deficit in the understanding, appre- of how we know—have yet to be fully explained, common, and to suggest how they can work together ciating and applying of Paulo Freire’s work. This and its development in childhood has yet to be fully for justice and peace. In the present day there is a lack of analysis promotes frequent misconceptions understood. Taking as its starting point the discus- vital resurgence of interest in religions, with new and creates superficial practice within education. sion about the roots of conscious and unconscious movements emerging from long established religious Indeed, the philosophical assumptions contributing awareness, Trends and Prospects in Metacognition traditions. There is also, around the world, a [..] to Freire’s critical pedagogy require significant intel- Research [..] lectual effort to identify, unravel, and [..] Contents Contents Section one: The philosophical and theoretical Contents Introduction.- Animal metacognition.- The multiple aspects of inter-religious education.- Section two: Dedication.- Table of Contents.- Acknowledgments.- facets of metacognition and their mechanism: Neu- Religious education for inter-religious engagement.- Preface.- Chapter One: Our Journey to Freire.- ropsychological evidence.- Fringe consciousness as Section three: Inter-religious education for social jus- Chapter Two: Metaphors, Politics and Biography.- a form of metacognition.- The metacognitive role of tice and peace.- Section four: Inter-religious educa- Chapter Three: Pedagogy of Humanism.- Chapter familiarity in artificial grammar learning: Transitions tion for citizenship and human rights.- Name Index.- Four: Marxism, Existentialism and Freire.- Chapter from unconscious to conscious knowledge.- Cogni- Subject Index. Five: Freire’s Critical Pedagogy: Summary and Con- tive interruption as object of metacognitive moni- clusions.- References.- Index. Fields of interest toring: Feeling of difficulty and surprise.- Tracking Sociology of Education; Educational Philosophy; on-line metacognition: Monitoring and regulating Fields of interest Religious Studies; Childhood Education; Teaching comprehension.- Studying metacognition via the cal- Educational Philosophy; Philosophy of Education and Teacher Education; Philosophy of Religion ibration paradigm using the methods of differential Target groups psychology.- The realism in[..] Target groups Research Research Fields of interest Type of publication Learning and Instruction Type of publication Monograph Handbook Target groups Research Available Available Type of publication 2011. XIX, 170 p. (Explorations of Educational Purpose, Vol. 12) Contributed volume 2010. XXVII, 1175 p. 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Educational Linguistics Critical Discourse on Challenges and Opportunities Combinatorics and Reasoning
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Directions and Prospects for Educational Linguis- In the worldwide movements of educational reform, tics explores innovations that have developed from educators are forging new roles, identities and rela- the creative syntheses of diverse methodological and tionships. Leadership is vital, but must be rooted in Combinatorics and Reasoning: Representing, Jus- theoretical approaches used to explore a broad rang the capacity for learning. This volume responds to tifying and Building Isomorphisms is based on the of issues and topics related to language (in) edu- the tensions and paradoxes brought by educational accomplishments of a cohort group of learners from cation. The volume provides unique insights into reforms, presenting a critical discourse on teachers as first grade through high school and beyond, concen- current practices and new frontiers for educational learners. The contributions bring an array of cultural trating on their work on a set of combinatorics tasks. linguistics by bringing together contributions from settings and methodological orientations, and reveal By studying these students, the editors gain insight scholars who draw upon on established research tra- contextual burdens that teachers should not carry into the foundations of proof building, the tools and ditions while at the same time pushing their bound- in isolation. Teachers’ learning demands collective environments necessary to make connections, activi- aries beyond the confines of specific disciplines. Each engagement to turn challenges into opportunities in ties to extend and generalize combinatoric learning, paper serves as a thought provoking starting point a sustainable quest for higher goals. The discourse and even explore implications of this learning on the for scholars and advanced graduate students to con- concludes with a vision for a new relationship among undergraduate level. This volume underscores the template directions and prospects for research that educational workers as a joint force of learners in a power of attending to basic ideas in building argu- contributes to linguistically appropriate and socially cross-boundary endeavor for moral commitment to ments; it shows the importance of providing oppor- responsible education. education. tunities for the co-construction of knowledge by groups of learners; and it demonstrates the value of Features Features careful construction of appropriate tasks. Moreover, “This anthology is a testament to the vitality of Edu- In movements of educational reform across the it documents how reasoning that takes the form of cational Linguistics and its transdisciplinary, prob- world, educators are forging new roles, identities proof evolves with young children and discusses the lem-posing approach. With chapters ranging from and relationships. Leadership is of course vital, but conditions for supporting student reasoning. the ethnopoetics of oral narrative to the use of eye- needs to be rooted in a capacity for learning. This tracking technology to study recasts in CMC, this volume responds to some of the tensions and para- Features collection extends the boundaries of educational lin- doxes typically associated with educational reform, Combinatorics and Reasoning: Representing, Jus- guistics in significant, interesting, and innovative presenting a critical discourse on teachers as learn- tifying and Building Isomorphisms is based on the ways. In so doing, it will inspire much [..] ers. Contributing authors highlight a range of cultur- accomplishments of a cohort group of learners from ally [..] first grade though high school and beyond, concen- Fields of interest trating on their work on a set of combinatorics tasks. Language Education; Applied Linguistics; Learning Contents By studying these students, the Editors gain insight and Instruction Contents.-List of Abbrevations.-List of Tables.-List into the foundations of proof building, the tools and of Figures.-Foreword.-Gaalen ERICKSON.-Intro- environments necessary to make connections, [..] Target groups duction.-Ora Kwo.-Research Stances on Learning Research and Teaching.-Research and Teacher Learning: Contents Taking an Inquiry Stance.-Marilyn COCHRAN- Introduction.- The Longitudinal Study.- Methodol- Type of publication SMITH & Kelly DEMERS.-Telling Stories: Under- ogy.- Representations as a Tool for Building Argu- Contributed volume standing Teachers’ Identity in a Context of Curricu- ments.- Building Towers: Justifications Leading to lum Innovation.-YING Dan-Jun, Issa, HUANG Ai- Proof Making.- Making Pizzas: Reasoning by Cases Available Feng & ZHENG Zhi-Lian.-Understanding Korean and recursion.- Responding to Ankur's Challenge: Children’s L2 Dialogue Journals:.-Towards a Model Co-construction of Argument Leading to Proof.- Co-construction of Proof.- The Case of Stephanie.- 2010. 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V.L. Meek, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia; L. Goedegebu- L.M. Phillips, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; S.P. V.J. Shute, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA; B.J. ure, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia; R. Santiago, Centro Norris, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; J.S. Macnab, Becker, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA (Eds.) de Investigação de Politicas do Ensino Superior (CIPES), Matosin- Edmonton Public Schools, AB, Canada hos, Portugal; T. Carvalho, Centro de Investigação de Politicas do Ensino Superior (CIPES), Matosinhos, Portugal (Eds.) Innovative Assessment for the 21st Visualization in Mathematics, Century The Changing Dynamics of Higher Reading and Science Education Supporting Educational Needs Education Middle Management
Visualizations—either self-created or external visual stimuli used as an aid to learning—are probably as In today’s rapidly changing and information-rich Known as either ‘soft’ or ‘hard’ ‘managerialism’, old as learning itself. Yet surprisingly little research world, students are not acquiring adequate knowl- ‘new managerialism’ or ‘new public management’, has been done either into how precisely they help edge and skills to prepare them for careers in mathe- this new narrative has, irrespective of moniker, per- us learn, or how to produce ones that are effective matics, science, and technology with the traditional meated the institutions of higher education almost pedagogical tools. This volume, a comprehensive approach to assessment and instruction. New com- everywhere. Taking this as its context, this volume is review of theory and research on the use of visualiza- petencies (e.g., information communication and founded on a comprehensive international compara- tion in mathematics, science and reading, contrasts technology skills) are needed to deal successfully tive analysis of the evolving role of middle-level aca- the two dominant theoretical paradigms of how peo- with the deluge of data. In order to accomplish demic managers—deans, heads of department and ple construct and interpret visualizations. However, this, new "educationally valuable" skills must be their equivalents. The chapters address key questions the authors never lose sight of practical applications, acknowledged and assessed. Toward this end, the that will determine the future of academe: have the providing frequent, accessible synopses of research skills we value and support for a society produc- imperatives of management theory caused a realign- findings in addition to succinct summaries of how ing knowledge workers, not simply service workers, ment of the values and expectations of middle-level the research affects practice. Written by a team with must be identified, together with methods for their academic managers? In what way do the new expec- decades of experience in research and practice in measurement.Innovative Assessment for the 21st tations placed on this group shape the academic the three subjects, the chapters show how cognitive Century explores the faces of future assessment— profession as a whole? And, whose interests do mid- psychology can enhance practical pedagogy, place and ask hard questions, such as: What would an dle-level academic managers represent? Based on visualizations in their proper historical context, and assessment that captures all of the above attributes material presented at one of the high-level Douro analyze in detail the effectiveness of paper-, com- look like? Should it be standardized? What is the role Seminars on research into tertiary education, this puter- and video-based[..] of the professional teacher? volume systematically combines theoretical views with empirical analysis. It argues that ‘managerial- Features Features ist’[..] Visualizations—either self-created or external visual Innovative Assessment for the 21st Century Sup- stimuli used as an aid to learning—are probably as porting Educational Needs Valerie Shute and Betsy Features old as learning itself. Yet surprisingly little research Becker, editors Assessment continues to take cen- Known as either ‘soft’ or ‘hard’ ‘managerialism’, has been done either into how precisely they help us ter stage in contemporary education, not merely for ‘new managerialism’ or ‘new public management’, learn, or how to produce ones that are effective peda- the data themselves, but for what they can tell us this new narrative has, irrespective of moniker, per- gogical tools. This volume, a comprehensive review about students and their instructors—and even more meated the institutions of higher education almost of theory and research on the use of visualization in important, about educational domains that need everywhere. Taking this as its context, this volume is mathematics, science and reading, [..] upgrading. Success in the technology-driven modern founded on a comprehensive international compara- world [..] tive analysis of the evolving role of middle-level aca- Fields of interest demic managers—deans, heads of department and Science Education Contents their [..] 21st Century Learning and Assessment.- Evi- Target groups dence-Centered Design as a Tool for Reinventing Contents Research Assessment.- Aiming at Learning: Assessment as the Chapter 1: Introduction: V. 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Computational Intelligence in This book uses case studies of academic units from Australian public universities to explore the reasons Power Engineering why those units respond in different ways to simi- lar contemporary challenges. The ‘academic units’— departments, schools and faculties—in the world’s Computational Intelligence (CI) is one of the most public universities may be their own administra- important powerful tools for research in the diverse tive fiefdoms, but the wider environment within fields of engineering sciences ranging from tradi- which they operate is both complex and dynamic. tional fields of civil, mechanical engineering to vast In fact, today’s academic landscape is barely recog- sections of electrical, electronics and computer engi- nizable from what it was like two decades ago. The neering and above all the biological and pharma- globalization of higher education markets for stu- ceutical sciences. The existing field has its origin dents, faculty and research funding has expanded in the functioning of the human brain in process- the challenges and opportunities for academic units ing information, recognizing pattern, learning from beyond the boundaries of nation states. However, observations and experiments, storing and retriev- academic units must also deal with the diverse needs ing information from memory, etc. In particular, the and expectations of national and local stakeholders, power industry being on the verge of epoch chang- as well as operate within government regulatory and ing due to deregulation, the power engineers require policy frameworks. In addition, they are required Computational intelligence tools for proper plan- to adhere to policy and operational directives from ning, operation and control of the power system. institutional executives and consider the[..] Most of the CI tools are suitably formulated as some sort of optimization or decision making problems. Features These CI techniques provide the power utilities with This book uses case studies of academic units from innovative solutions for efficient analysis, optimal Australian public universities to explore the reasons operation and control and intelligent[..] why those units respond in different ways to simi- lar contemporary challenges. The ‘academic units’— Features departments, schools and faculties—in the world’s Computational Intelligence (CI) is one of the most public universities may be their own administrative important powerful tools for research in the diverse fiefdoms, but the wider environment within which fields of engineering sciences ranging from tradi- they operate is both complex and dynamic. In fact, tional fields of civil, mechanical engineering to vast today’s [..] sections of electrical, electronics and computer engi- neering and above all the biological and pharmaceu- Contents tical sciences. The existing field has its origin in the List of Tables and Figures.-Acknowledge- functioning of the human brain in processing [..] ments.-Preface.-Introduction.-Part One: The Frame- work.-Chapter One: Complex, turbulent exogenous Contents environments.-Chapter Two: Research Design and Robust Design of Power System Stabilizers for Methods.-Chapter Three: Introduction to the empir- Multimachine Power Systems Using Differential ical findings.-Part Two: The Case Studies.-Chapter Evolution.- An AIS-ACO Hybrid Approach For Four: Defenders.-Chapter Five: Prospectors.-Chap- Multi-Objective Distribution System Reconfigura- ter Six: Analysers.-Chapter Seven: Reactors/resis- tion.-Intelligent Techniques for Transmission Line tant units .-Part Three: Conceptual and Practical fault Classification.- Fuzzy Reliability Evaluations Reflections.-Chapter Eight: Discussion and Conclu- in Electric Power Systems.- Load Forecasting and sions.-Chapter Nine: Exploring conceptual and prac- Neural Networks: A Prediction Interval-Based Per- tical implications of this work.-Chapter Ten: Current spective.- Neural network ensemble for 24-hour load and[..] pattern prediction in power system.- Power system protection using Machine Learning Technique.- Fields of interest Power Quality.- Particle Swarm Optimization PSO: a Higher Education; Administration, Organization New Search[..] and Leadership Fields of interest Target groups Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of Research Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Type of publication Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Net- Monograph works Target groups Available Research
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M. Aiguier, Ecole Centrale de Paris, France; F. Bretaudeau, EADS A. Amara, ISEP, Paris, France; Th. Ea, ISEP, Paris, France; M. A. Anandarajah, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA Defence & Security, Val de Reuil, France; D. Krob, Ecole Polytech- Belleville, CEA-LETI Minatec, Grenoble, France (Eds.) nique, Palaiseau, France (Eds.) Computational Methods in Emerging Technologies and Circuits Complex Systems Design & Elasticity and Plasticity Management Solids and Porous Media
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The book Management” (CSDM 2010) international confer- optimization across the design/device/process fields covers the following topics in depth: the mathe- ence that took place in Paris (France), October 27 – are addressed in Emerging Technologies and Cir- matical foundations of solid mechanics, the finite 29, 2010 (Website: http://www.csdm2010.csdm.fr). cuits. It contains a set of outstanding papers, keynote element method for solids and porous media, the These proceedings covers the most recent trends and tutorials presented during 3 days at the Inter- theory of plasticity and the finite element implemen- in the emerging field of complex systems sciences national Conference On Integrated Circuit Design tation of elasto-plastic constitutive models. The book & practices from an industrial and academic per- and Technology (ICICDT) held in June 2008 in also includes:-A detailed coverage of elasticity for spective, including the main industrial domains Minatec, Grenoble. 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All these ing von Mises model that could be used to simulate systems metrics & quality, systemic tools) and sys- papers are focusing on design and technology inter- cyclic behavior of solids.-Discussion of recent tem types (transportation systems, embedded sys- actions and comply with the scope of the conference. advances in the analysis of porous media and pres- tems, software & information systems, systems of sure-dependent materials in more detail than other systems, artificial ecosystems). The CSDM 2010 Features books currently available. Computational Methods conference is organized under the guidance of the With the semiconductor market growth, new Inte- in[..] CESAMES non profit organization (Website: http:// grated Circuit designs are pushing the limit of the www.cesames.net). technology and in some cases, require specific fine- Features tuning of certain process modules in manufactur- Computational Methods in Elasticity and Plasticity: Features ing. 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F. Barbir, FESB, University of Split, Croatia; S. Ulgiati, University of F. Barbir, FESB, University of Split, Croatia; S. Ulgiati, University of I. Bichindaritz, University of Washington, Tacoma, WA, USA; L.C. Naples Parthenope, Italy (Eds.) Naples Parthenope, Italy (Eds.) Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; S. Vaidya, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; A. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.) Energy Options Impact on Regional Energy Options Impact on Regional Security Security Computational Intelligence in Healthcare 4
This book addresses energy-related issues in light of This book addresses energy-related issues in light of Advanced Methodologies the options available to the European and Mediter- the options available to the European and Mediter- ranean countries. The articles attempt to identify and ranean countries. The articles attempt to identify and analyse the economic, environmental, societal and analyse the economic, environmental, societal and This book is a continuation of the volumes providing regional security issues that may emerge from those regional security issues that may emerge from those various perspectives on computational intelligence options. It is clear that a coherent energy strategy options. It is clear that a coherent energy strategy in healthcare [1-3]. This book is aimed to provide a is required, addressing energy supply and demand, is required, addressing energy supply and demand, sample of the state of art in the practical applications security of access, financial issues, market dynamics, security of access, financial issues, market dynamics, of computational intelligence paradigms in health- and also taking into account the whole energy life- and also taking into account the whole energy life- care. It includes nineteen chapters on using various cycle including fuel production, transmission and cycle including fuel production, transmission and computational intelligent paradigms in healthcare distribution. In the short term, the aim should be to distribution. In the short term, the aim should be to such as intelligent agents and case-based reason- achieve higher energy efficiencies and increased sup- achieve higher energy efficiencies and increased sup- ing. A number of applications and case studies are ply from local energy sources, in particular renew- ply from local energy sources, in particular renew- presented. This book is targeted towards scientists, able energy sources. In the long term, redesign of life able energy sources. In the long term, redesign of life application engineers, professors, health profession- styles, further increase of alternative energy sources styles, further increase of alternative energy sources als, professors and students. and shift to new energy technologies and carriers and shift to new energy technologies and carriers is expected to contribute to solve or alleviate the is expected to contribute to solve or alleviate the Features problems generated by declining availability of fos- problems generated by declining availability of fos- This book is a continuation of the volumes providing sil fuels. In this volume, energy experts provide back- sil fuels. In this volume, energy experts provide back- various per-spectives on computational intelligence ground information and[..] ground information and[..] in healthcare [1-3]. This book is aimed to provide a sample of the state of art in the prac-tical appli- Features Features cations of computational intelligence paradigms in This book addresses energy-related issues in light of This book addresses energy-related issues in light of health-care. It includes nineteen chapters on using the options available to the European and Mediter- the options available to the European and Mediter- various computational intelligent paradigms in ranean countries. The articles attempt to identify and ranean countries. The articles attempt to identify and healthcare such as intelligent agents and case-based analyse the economic, environmental, societal and analyse the economic, environmental, societal and [..] regional security issues that may emerge from those regional security issues that may emerge from those options. It is clear that a coherent energy strategy options. It is clear that a coherent energy strategy Contents is required, addressing energy supply and demand, is required, addressing energy supply and demand, PART 1: Introduction.- Part 2: Artificial Agents in security of access, financial issues, market [..] security of access, financial issues, market [..] Healthcare.- Part 3: Case-Based in Healthcare.- Part 4: Sample Applications and Case Studies. Contents Contents Preface . Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Analysis of Preface . Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Analysis of Fields of interest Energy and Resource Conversion and Use.-Using Energy and Resource Conversion and Use.-Using Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence the MuSIASEM approach to study metabolic pat- the MuSIASEM approach to study metabolic pat- (incl. 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A. Birolini, Firenze, Italy D. Borrione, TIMA Laboratory (CNRS, Grenoble INP, UJF), Greno- B.-Y. Cao, Guangzhou University, Guangdong, China; S. Chen, ble, France (Ed.) Jimei University, Fujian, China; G. Wang, Shaanxi Normal Univer- sity, Xi'an, China; S. Guo, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxing, Reliability Engineering China (Eds.) Advances in Design Methods from Theory and Practice Modeling Languages for Embedded Quantitative Logic and Soft Systems and SoC’s Computing This book shows how to build in, evaluate, and Selected Contributions on Specification, Design, and Verifica- Vol 2 demonstrate reliability & availability of components, tion from FDL 2009 equipment, systems. It presents the state-of-the-art of reliability engineering, both in theory and prac- tice, and is based on the author's 30 years experience This book is the proceedings of the 2nd International More than ever, FDL is the place for researchers, in this field, half in industry and half as Professor Conference on Quantitative Logic and Soft Comput- developers, industry designers, academia, and EDA of Reliability Engineering at the ETH, Zurich. The ing (QL & SC 2010) from Oct. 22-25, 2010 in Xia- tool companies to present and to learn about the lat- structure of the book allows rapid access to practi- men, China. Only high-quality papers are included. est scientific achievements, practical applications cal results. Besides extensions to cost models and The 2nd International Conference on Quantitative and users experiences in the domain of specification approximate expressions, new in this edition are Logic and Soft Computing (QL & SC 2010), built on and design languages. 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Managerial and Research Applications The aim of the School on Rheology of Complex flu- Image Processing and Communications represents ids is to bring together young researchers and teach- an exciting and dynamic part of the information The success of companies is partly dependent on ers from educational and R&D institutions, and area. This book consists of 52 scientific and techni- the generation of suitable knowledge upon which expose them to the basic concepts and research tech- cal papers from 14 Nations, after a careful selection to base decision-making, and due to the centrality niques used in the study of rheological behavior of performed by many international reviewers. The of the marketing function in organizations, market- complex fluids. The lectures will be delivered by papers are conveniently grouped into 6 chapters: - ing-related knowledge is of strategic relevance. In well-recognized experts. The book contents will be Computer Vision and Image Processing - Biometric this connection, it is unlikely to reach a full under- based on the lecture notes of the school. - Recognition and Classification - Biomedical Image standing of any set of systems supporting marketing Processing - Applications - Communications. Each management without paying the necessary attention Features chapter focuses on a specific topic, presents results, to the Artificial Intelligence-based methodologies Rheology of Complex Fluids Abhijit P. Deshpande, and points out challenges and future directions. applied to aid marketing-related decisions. How- J. Murali Krishnan, P. B. Sunil Kumar This book provides an in-depth treatment of complex fluids. ever, as yet these methods are both under-developed Features A clear understanding of the flow and rheological and under-used. This book represents a notable and Image Processing and Communications represents behavior of such fluids is crucial while carrying out creative step forward in this respect. The editorial an exciting and dynamic part of the information the processing operations, designing equipments project has especially focused on the so-called Mar- area. This book consists of 52 scientific and techni- which handle/transport these fluids, and in their keting Intelligent Systems, a cutting-edge category cal papers from 14 Nations, after a careful selection end-use applications. This book: •Discusses [..] for marketing management support that focuses performed by many international reviewers. The on a sophisticated treatment of knowledge by Soft papers are conveniently grouped into 6 chapters: - Contents Computing and other machine learning techniques. Computer Vision and Image Processing - Biometric Background.- Review of Fluid Mechanics.-Intro- The reader will find smart reflections on this general - Recognition and Classification - Biomedical Image duction to non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics.- theme from diverse world-leading marketing[..] [..] Rheology.- Multi-Constituent Materials Rheol- ogy.- Experimental and Simulation Techniques.- Features Contents Rheology-Experimental Techniques.- Flow Visu- The success of companies is partly dependent on Part I Computer Vision and Image Processing.- Part alization.- Simulation Techniques.-Stability.- the generation of suitable knowledge upon which II Biometric.- Part III Recognition and Classifica- Applications.-Polymer Physics.- Special Topics in to base decision-making, and due to the centrality tion.- Part IV Biomedical Image Processing.- Part V Rheology of Polymers.- Active Fluids.- Granular of the marketing function in organizations, market- Applications.- Part VI Communications. ing-related knowledge is of strategic relevance. In Materials. this connection, it is unlikely to reach a full under- Fields of interest Fields of interest standing of any set of systems supporting marketing Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Complexity management without paying the necessary attention (incl. Robotics); Signal, Image and Speech Process- to the [..] ing; Communications Engineering, Networks; Infor- Target groups mation Systems and Communication Service Research Contents Part 1 Essays.- Part 2 Segmentation and Targeting.- Target groups Type of publication Part 3 Marketing Modeling.- Part 4 Communica- Research Monograph tion/Direct Marketing.- Part 5 Product.- Part 6 E- Commerce. Type of publication Proceedings Available Fields of interest Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of Available 2010. X, 290 p. 100 illus. Hardcover Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Marketing 99,95 € 2010. Approx. 505 p. (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Comput- ISBN 978-1-4419-6493-9 Target groups ing, Vol. 84) Softcover Research 249,00 € Type of publication ISBN 978-3-642-16294-7 Monograph
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M. Diehl, University Leuven, Belgium; F. Glineur, Core-UCL, Lou- A. Dillmann, DLR, Göttingen; G. Heller, Airbus Deutschland, Bre- R. Duggirala, Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OR, USA; A. Lal, Cornell vain-la-Neuve, Belgium; E. Jarlebring, K.U.Leuven, Belgium; W. men; M. Klaas, RWTH Aachen; H.-P. Kreplin, DLR, Göttingen (Eds.) University, Ithaca, NY, USA; S. Radhakrishnan, Agiltron Inc., New Michiels, K.U. Leuven, Belgium (Eds.) York, NY, USA New Results in Numerical and Recent Advances in Optimization Experimental Fluid Mechanics VII Radioisotope Thin-Film Powered and its Applications in Engineering Microsystems Contributions to the 16th STAB/DGLR Symposium Aachen, Germany 2008
Mathematical optimization encompasses both a rich “Radioisotope Thin-Film Powered Microsys- and rapidly evolving body of fundamental theory, tems” describes high energy density microbatteries This volume contains the contributions to the 16. and a variety of exciting applications in science and required for compact long lifetime wireless sensor Symposium of the STAB (German Aero-space engineering. The present book contains a careful Microsystems. These microbatteries are presented Aerodynamics Association). In this association all selection of articles on recent advances in optimiza- alongside theories employing high energy density those German scientists and engineers from uni- tion theory, numerical methods, and their applica- radioisotope thin films in actuating novel electrome- versities, research establishments and industry are tions in engineering. It features in particular new chanical energy converters. Also discussed are novel involved, who are doing research and project work methods and applications in the fields of optimal wireless sensor architectures that enable long life- in numerical and experimental fluid mechanics and control, PDE-constrained optimization, nonlinear time wireless sensors Microsystems with minimal aerodynamics, mainly for aerospace but for other optimization, and convex optimization. The authors amounts of radioisotope fuel used. Ultra low-power applications, too. Many of the contributions are pre- of this volume took part in the 14th Belgian-French- beta radiation counting clocks are described in order senting results from national and European Commu- German Conference on Optimization (BFG09) orga- to illustrate the application of radioisotope thin films nity sponsored projects. 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Researchers tems. ical fundamentals/ numerical simulation, physical and graduate students in applied mathematics, com- fundamentals, and facilities. puter science, and many branches of engineering Features “Radioisotope Thin-Film Powered Microsystems” will[..] Features describes the use of radioisotopes in enabling com- This volume contains the contributions to the 16. Features pact long lifetime wireless sensor Microsystems for Symposium of the STAB (German Aero-space Mathematical optimization encompasses both a rich applications including environmental, medical and Aerodynamics Association). In this association all and rapidly evolving body of fundamental theory, industrial monitoring. The book introduces several those German scientists and engi-neers from uni- and a variety of exciting applications in science and novel devices that exploit the many unique proper- versities, research establishments and industry are engineering. The present book contains a careful ties of radioactivity to enable the utilization of low involved, who are doing research and project work selection of articles on recent advances in optimiza- quantities of relatively safe radioisotopes in realizing in numerical and experimental fluid mechanics and tion theory, numerical methods, and their applica- [..] aerodynamics, mainly for aerospace but for other tions in engineering. It features in particular new applications, too. 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A. Eroglu, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN, B. Evans, Warwickshire, UK E. Gaura, Coventry University, Coventry, UK; L. Girod, Mas- USA sachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; J. Brusey, Coventry University, Coventry, UK; M. Allen, Singapore Foothold in the Heavens MIT Alliance for Research & Technology, Singapore; G. Challen, Wave Propagation and Radiation in Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds.) Gyrotropic and Anisotropic Media The Seventies Wireless Sensor Networks
Foothold in the Heavens, the second volume in the A Deployments and Design Frameworks Wave Propagation and Radiation in Gyrotropic and History of Human Space Exploration series, focuses Anisotropic Media fills the gap in the area of applied upon the 1970s, the decade in which humanity estab- electromagnetics for the design of microwave and lished real, longterm foothold in the heavens with Wireless Sensor Networks: Deployments and Design millimeter wave devices using composite structures the construction and operation of the first space sta- Frameworks takes a practical, experience driven view where gyrotropic, anisotropic materials are used. The tions. It marked a transitional phase between the of wireless embedded networked sensing systems, book provides engineers with the information on heady, race-to-the-Moon days of the Sixties and providing a comprehensive discussion of design theory and practical skills they need to understand efforts to make space travel more economical, more and deployment problems and guidance for future wave propagation and radiation characteristics of frequent and more 'routine.' Space exploration in development. The book: • Reviews the state of the materials and the ability to design devices at higher the Seventies, although dominated by Soviet achieve- art with respect to practical WSNs and their adop- frequencies with optimum device performance. ment, saw the first efforts of mankind to really 'live' tion • Presents seven notable real-life WSN design/ and work in space, producing results of direct bene- Features deployment case studies • Provides informed, sys- fit to humans on Earth. The emphasis changed from Wave Propagation and Radiation in Gyrotropic and tematic support towards new application design and the gung-ho, 'strap-it-on-and-go' pioneers of the Six- Anisotropic Media fills the gap in the area of applied implementation • Synthesizes strategies for design ties to the more practical exploitation of space for electromagnetics for the design of microwave and and deployment suitable for both academia and science, medicine, and technology. This book focuses millimeter wave devices using composite structures industry • Highlights key issues and trade-offs in on each mission launched between April 1971 and where gyrotropic, anisotropic materials are used. The the WSN design space Wireless Sensor Networks: April 1981: from the launch of the world's first space book provides engineers with the information on Deployments and Design Frameworks will help the station to the end of operations of Salyut 6, and from theory and practical skills they need to understand practitioner approach the design of WSN-oriented the expanded, lengthy exploration[..] wave propagation and radiation characteristics of [..] application systems from an informed standpoint. Features To be successful in development and deployment Contents April 12, 2011 is the 50th Anniversary of Yuri of WSNs, it is important to build upon the past Introduction.- Wave propagation and dispersion Gagarin's pioneering journey into space. To com- achievements and experiences of others, and to fol- characteristics in anisotropic medium.- Wave prop- memorate this momentous achievement, Springer- low examples of good[..] agation and dispersion characteristics in gyrotropic Praxis is producing a mini-series of books that medium.- Method of dyadic Green's function.- Features reveals how humanity's knowledge of flying, work- Radiation in anistotropic medium.- Radiation in Wireless Sensor Networks: Deployments and Design ing, and living in space has grown in the last half gyrotropic medium.- Wave theory of composite Frameworks takes a practical, experience driven view century. Foothold in the Heavens focuses on the multilayered structures.- Microwave devices using of wireless embedded networked sensing systems, early 1970s, when we completed our first exploration anisotropic and gyrotropic media. providing a comprehensive discussion of design of the Moon and [..] and deployment problems and guidance for future Fields of interest Contents development. The book: • Reviews the state of the art Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Mag- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- New Directions.- with respect to practical WSNs and their adoption • netism, Magnetic Materials; Physics (general) Luna incognita.- At home, above.- Luna cognita.- Presents seven notable real-life WSN design/deploy- ment case [..] Target groups End of the beginning. 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G. Gildenblat, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA (Ed.) G. Gogu, French Institute of Advanced Mechanics, Aubière, A. Hanazawa, Engineering Kyushu Institute of Technology, France Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan; T. Miki, Engineering Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan; K. Horio, Engineer- Compact Modeling ing Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan Structural Synthesis of Parallel (Eds.) Principles, Techniques and Applications Robots Brain-Inspired Information Part 3: Topologies with Planar Motion of the Moving Platform Most of the recent texts on compact modeling are Technology limited to a particular class of semiconductor devices and do not provide comprehensive coverage of the This book represents the third part of a larger work field. Having a single comprehensive reference for dedicated to the structural synthesis of parallel "Brain-inspired information technology" is one the compact models of most commonly used semi- robots. The originality of this work resides in the of key concepts for the development of informa- conductor devices (both active and passive) repre- fact that it combines the new formulae for mobility, tion technology in the next generation. Explosive sents a significant advantage for the reader. Indeed, connectivity, redundancy and over constraints, and progress of computer technology has been continu- several kinds of semiconductor devices are routinely the evolutionary morphology in a unified approach ing based on a simple principle called "if-then rule". encountered in a single IC design or in a single mod- of structural synthesis giving interesting innovative This means that the programmer of software have eling support group. Compact Modeling includes solutions for parallel robotic manipulators. This is to direct every action of the computer programs in mostly the material that after several years of IC the first book of robotics presenting solutions of cou- response to various inputs. There inherently is a design applications has been found both theoreti- pled, decoupled, uncoupled, fully-isotropic and max- limitation of complexity because we human have cally sound and practically significant. Assigning the imally regular parallel robotic manipulators with a limited capacity for managing complex systems. individual chapters to the groups responsible for the planar motion of the moving platform systematically Actually, many bugs, mistakes of programming, definitive work on the subject assures the highest generated by using the structural synthesis approach exist in computer software, and it is quite difficult possible degree of expertise on each of the covered proposed in Part 1. Non-redundant/redundant, over to extinguish them. The parts of computer pro- models. constrained/isostatic solutions with simple/complex grams where computer viruses attack are also a kind limbs actuated by linear/rotary actuators with/with- of programming mistakes, called security hole. Of Features out idle mobilities are proposed. Many solutions are course, human body or nervous system is not per- Compact Models of circuit elements are models that presented here for the first time in the literature. The fect. No creator or director, however, exists for us. are sufficiently simple to be incorporated in circuit author had to make a difficult and challenging choice The function of our brain is equipped by learning, simulators and are sufficiently accurate to make the between protecting[..] self-organization, natural selection, and etc, resulting outcome of the simulators useful to circuit designers. in adaptive and flexible information system. Brain- The conflicting objectives of model simplicity and Features inspired[..] accuracy make the compact modeling field an excit- This book represents the third part of a larger work ing and challenging research area for device physi- dedicated to the structural synthesis of parallel Features cists, modeling engineers and circuit [..] robots. The originality of this work resides in the "Brain-inspired information technology" is one fact that it combines the new formulae for mobility, of key concepts for the development of informa- Contents connectivity, redundancy and overconstraints, and tion technology in the next generation. Explosive Preface. Part I. Compact Models of MOS Transistors. the evolutionary morphology in a unified approach progress of computer technology has been continu- 1. Surface-Ppotential-Based Compact Model of Bulk of structural synthesis giving interesting innovative ing based on a simple principle called "if-then rule". MOSFET. 2. PSP-SOI: A Surface-Potential-Based solutions for parallel robotic manipulators. This [..] This means that the programmer of software have Compact Model of SOI MOSFETs. 3. Benchmark to direct every action of the computer programs in Tests for MOSFET Compact Models . 4. High-Volt- Contents response to various inputs. There inherently is a lim- age MOSFET Modeling. 5. Physics of Noise Perfor- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- List of abbreviations itation of [..] mance of Nanoscale Bulk MOS Transistors. Part II and notations.- 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Terminology.- Compact Models of Bipolar Junction Transistors. 1.1 Links, joints and kinematic chains.- 1.2 Serial, Contents 6. Introduction to Bipolar Transistor Modeling. 7. parallel and hybrid robots.- 1.2 Methodology of From the Contents: Mission capable autonomous Mextram. 8. The HiCuM Bipolar Transistor Model. structural synthesis.- 1.2.1 New formulae for mobil- control systems in the oceans, in the air and in Part III. Compact Models of Passive Devices. 9. Inte- ity, connectivity, redundancy and overconstraint space.- Three Paths to Relevance.- Brain-like Evolv- grated Resistor Modeling. 10. The JUNCAP2 Model of parallel robots.- 1.2.2 Evolutionary morphology ing Spiking Neural Networks for Multimodal Infor- for Junction[..] approach.- 1.2.3 Types of parallel robots with respect mation Processing.- Human-like local navigation to motion coupling.- 1.3 Parallel robots with planar system inspired by a hippocampal memory mecha- Fields of interest motion of the moving platform.- 2 Overconstrained nism.- Emergence of Behaviors by Reinforcement Circuits and Systems planar parallel robots with coupled motions.- 2.1 Learning Based on the Desire for Existence.- Classi- Target groups Basic solutions.- [..] fication and novelty detection of omni-view images Research taken from a mobile robot.- Curiosity and boredom Fields of interest based on prediction error as novel internal rewards.- Type of publication Control , Robotics, Mechatronics Skill Transfer of a Mobile Robot Obtained by[..] Monograph Target groups Fields of interest Research Appl. 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R.A. Huggins, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA A.K. Kamrani, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; E.A. K.H.E. Kroemer, Blacksburg, VA, USA; H.J. Kroemer, Blacksburg, Nasr, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia VA, USA; K.E. Kroemer-Elbert, Westfield, NJ, USA Energy Storage Engineering Design and Rapid Engineering Physiology
Prototyping Bases of Human Factors Engineering/ Ergonomics This is a comprehensive overview of energy storage concepts, methodologies and applications. Students will find chapters exploring the underlying energy "Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping" offers This book discusses the architecture, functioning, storage fundamentals under various conditions, such insight into the methods and techniques that allow and biomechanics of the human body, its bones, as organic fuels, phase transitions and heat capacity, for easily implementing engineering designs by joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The book in addition to reversible chemical reactions. Impor- incorporating advanced methodologies and tech- explains energy extraction from food and drink, tant energy storage types such as mechanical, hydro- nologies. This book contains advanced topics such what efforts the body is capable of, and how our gen and electromagnetic energy storage are discussed as feature-based design and process planning, mod- efforts depend on the coordination among the respi- in a pedagogical language and structure accessible to ularity and rapid manufacturing, along with a collec- ratory, circulatory, and metabolic systems. This text students and researchers alike. Valuable coverage of tion of the latest methods and technologies currently shows how the body monitors itself, how it reacts various types of batteries are included, such as metal being utilized in the field. The volume also: -Provides to work loads and the environment such as heat or hydride / "nickel", lithium, lead-acid and primary axiomatic design and solution methodologies for cold, humidity and wind. The book also explains batteries, in addition to a variety of current applica- both design and manufacturing -Discusses product how to measure a person’s ability to work at high tions. life cycle development and analysis for ease of man- efficiency: by observation of breathing rate, heart ufacture and assembly -Offers applied methods and Features beat frequency, oxygen consumption, and by care- technologies in rapid prototyping, tooling and man- Energy Storage discusses the underlying fundamen- ful evaluation of subjective judgements.The text dis- ufacturing "Engineering Design and Rapid Proto- tals of all the major energy storage methods. These cusses, in practical terms, effects of environmental typing" will be extremely valuable for any engineers include the storage of energy as heat, in phase tran- conditions and how shift work arrangements during and researchers and students working in engineering sitions and reversible chemical reactions, and in day, evening, and night affect task performance. design. organic fuels and hydrogen, an important energy Features carrier. The principles involved in the storage of Features How big are people nowadays? How far can we energy in mechanical, electrostatic and magnetic sys- "Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping" offers reach? How strongly can we push our pull? How tems are also treated in some detail. Major attention insight into the methods and techniques that allow does our body develop muscle strength? What are is [..] for easily implementing engineering designs by our work capabilities? How can we measure and incorporating advanced methodologies and tech- Contents judge them? How can we design equipment and nologies. This book contains advanced topics such Introduction.- General Concepts.- Thermal Energy tasks to make work easy and effective? These and as feature-based design and process planning, mod- Storage.- Reversible Chemical Reactions.- Energy other information are available at the 4th edition of ularity and rapid manufacturing, along with a collec- Storage in Organic Fuels.- Mechanical Energy Stor- 'Engineering Physiology'. The text discusses, in prac- tion of the latest methods and technologies currently age.- Reversible Chemical Reactions.- Energy Storage tical terms, effects of [..] being utilized [..] in Organic Fuels.- Mechanical Energy Storage.- Elec- Contents tromagnetic Energy Storage.- Hydrogen Storage.- Contents Vignette Skeleton.- Vignette Muscle Adapted Introduction to Electrochemical Energy Storage.- Engineering design and technological innovations.- from Asimov 1963.- Vignette brain.- Vignette Principles Determining the Voltages and Capacities Product development process.- Design for modular- stickman.- Vignette Lungs Adapted from Asimov of Electrochemical Cells.- Binary Electrodes Under ity.- Design for manufacture and assembly.- Com- 1963.- Vignette Circulation Adapted from Asimov Equilibrium and Near-Equilibrium Conditions.- puter-based design and manufacturing.- Feature 1963.- Vignette Metabolism.- Vignette Two run- Ternary Electrodes Under Equilibrium and Near- representations.- Feature extraction techniques.- ners.- Vignette cold air fan.- Vignette face lit dark.- Equilibrium Conditions.- Insertion Reaction[..] Engineering materials.- Geometric dimensioning Vignette Anthropometry sample. and engineering tolerances.- Reverse engineering.- Fields of interest Rapid prototyping.- Rapid manufacturing.- Manu- Fields of interest Energy Technology; Electrochemistry; Renewable facturing complexity and analysis.- Computer-based Biomedical Engineering; Human Physiology; Struc- and Green Energy planning and manufacturing. tural Mechanics Target groups Fields of interest Target groups Research Engineering Design; Manufacturing, Machines, Professional/practitioner Type of publication Tools; Industrial and Production Engineering Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Target groups Monograph Research Available Available Type of publication 2010. 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A. Kumar, Eindhoven University, Netherlands and National Uni- S. Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, Kyunggi-Do, Republic of Korea; R. Leupers, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany; O. versity of Singapore, Singapore; H. Corporaal, Eindhoven Uni- R. Suárez, Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; Temam, INRIA, Orsay, France (Eds.) versity of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; B. Mesman, B.W. Choi, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Ansan, Korea Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Nether- (Eds.) lands; Y. Ha, National University of Singapore, Singapore Processor and System-on-Chip Frontiers of Assembly and Simulation Multimedia Multiprocessor Systems Manufacturing Analysis, Design and Management Selected papers from ISAM'09' Simulation of computer architectures has made rapid progress recently. The primary application areas are hardware/software performance estima- Modern multimedia systems are becoming increas- The objective of this volume is to show how the tion and optimization as well as functional and tim- ingly multiprocessor and heterogeneous to match the assembly and manufacturing technologies evolve ing verification. Recent, innovative technologies high performance and low power demands placed along with the advancement of enabling technolo- such as retargetable simulator generation, dynamic on them by the large number of applications. The gies and how the emergence of a high complexity binary translation, or sampling simulation have concurrent execution of these applications causes of micro/nano system products dictate the develop- enabled widespread use of processor and system-on- interference and unpredictability in the perfor- ment of new technologies and tools for their assem- chip (SoC) simulation tools in the semiconductor mance of these systems. In Multimedia Multiproces- bly and manufacturing. To this end, we have chosen and embedded system industries. Simultaneously, sor Systems, an analysis mechanism is presented to 19 papers, top-rated yet relevant, out of the 76 papers processor and SoC simulation is still a very active accurately predict the performance of multiple appli- accepted to present at the 8th IEEE International research area, e.g. what amounts to higher simula- cations executing concurrently. With high consumer Symposium on Assembly and Manufacturing. The tion speed, flexibility, and accuracy/speed trade-offs. demand the time-to-market has become significantly 19 papers chosen are further revised into the final This book presents and discusses the principle tech- lower. To cope with the complexity in designing manuscripts for book chapters that are organized nologies and state-of-the-art in high-level hardware such systems, an automated design-flow is needed into three parts: Part I: Fixture, Grasping and Manip- architecture simulation, both at the processor and that can generate systems from a high-level architec- ulation in Assembly and Manufacturing, Part II: the system-on-chip level. tural description such that they are not error-prone Micro/Macro Assembly and Disassembly, and Part and consume less time. Such a design methodology Features III: Manufacturing System Scheduling and Control. is presented for multiple use-cases -- combinations Processor and System-on-Chip Simulation Edited Part I, II and III are reviewed and organized by the of active applications. A resource manager is also by: Rainer Leupers Olivier Temam The current trend co-editors of this volume, Prof. Raul Suarez, Prof. presented to manage the various resources in the sys- from monolithic processors to multicore and mul- Sukhan Lee and Dr. Byungwook Choi, respectively. tem, and to achieve the goals of performance predic- tiprocessor systems on chips (MPSoC) with tens tion,[..] Features of cores and gigascale integration makes hardware The objective of this volume is to show how the architecture and software design more and more Features assembly and manufacturing technologies evolve complex and costly. Therefore, simulation technol- Modern multimedia systems are becoming increas- along with the advancement of enabling technolo- ogy has become an extremely important pre-silicon ingly multiprocessor and heterogeneous to match the gies and how the emergence of a high complexity verification and [..] high performance and low power demands placed on of micro/nano system products dictate the develop- them by the large number of applications. The con- Contents ment of new technologies and tools for their assem- current execution of these applications causes inter- Introduction.- Fast instruction-accurate and cycle- bly and manufacturing. To this end, we have chosen ference and unpredictability in the performance of accurate processor simulation.- MPSoC exploration 19 papers, top-rated yet relevant, out of the 76 papers these systems. In Multimedia Multiprocessor Sys- and early SW performance estimation.- Hybrid sim- accepted to [..] tems, an analysis mechanism is presented to accu- ulation.- Sampling/statistical simulation.- Simula- rately [..] Contents tor parallelization.- Automatic simulator generation Dual Arm Robot Manipulator and Its Easy Teach- from architecture models.- High-level simula- Contents ing System.- Calibration of Relative Position between tion/modeling languages.- Bus/Network-on-chip Preface. 1. trends and challenges in multimedia sys- Manipulator andWork by Point-to-Face Touching (NoC) simulation.- Power simulation.- Cache simu- tems. 2. application modeling and scheduling. 3. Method.- Cutter Accessibility Analysis of a Part with lation.- MPSoC platform architecture verification.- probabilistic performance prediction. 4. resource Geometric Uncertainties.- Automatic determina- Full system simulators.- Simulation of parallel archi- management. 5. multiprocessor system design and tion of fixturing points: quality analysis for different tectures.- Simulation of data centers- Virtual plat- synthesis. 6. multiple use-cases system design. 7. con- number of points and friction values.- Contact tra- form technology.- Virtual platform use cases.-[..] clusions and open problems. References. Index. jectories for regrasp planning on discrete objects.- Fields of interest Modeling of Two-Fingered Pivoting Skill Based Fields of interest Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering on CPG.- Assembly of 3D Reconfigurable Hybrid Circuits and Systems; Processor Architectures (CAD, CAE) and Design MOEMS through Microrobotic Approach.- Modi- Target groups fied Assembly Systems and Processes for the Mount- Target groups Research ing of[..] Research
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J. Levine, MINES-ParisTech, Fontainebleau, France; P. Müllhaupt, A.-Q. Liu, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore S. Louwsma, Axiom IC, Enschede, The Netherlands; E. van Tuijl, Laboratoire d’Automatique, Lausanne, Switzerland (Eds.) Axiom IC, Enschede, The Netherlands; B. Nauta, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands RF MEMS Switches and Integrated Advances in the Theory of Control, Switching Circuits Signals and Systems with Physical Time-interleaved Analog-to-Digital Modeling Converters Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) stand poised for the next major breakthrough in the silicon Time-interleaved Analog-to-Digital Converters In the 60's, control, signals and systems had a com- revolution that began with the transistor in the 1960s describes the research performed on low-power mon linear algebraic background and, according to and has revolutionized microelectronics. MEMS time-interleaved ADCs. A detailed theoretical anal- their evolution, their respective backgrounds have allow one to not only observe and process informa- ysis is made of the time-interleaved Track & Hold, now dramatically differed. Recovering such a com- tion of all types from small scale systems, but also since it must be capable of handling signals in the mon background, especially in the nonlinear context, to affect changes in systems and the environment GHz range with little distortion, and minimal power is currently a fully open question. The role played at that scale. “RF MEMS Switches and Integrated consumption. Timing calibration is not attractive, by physical models, finite or infinite dimensional, Switching Circuits” builds on the extensive body of therefore design techniques are presented which do in this hypothetical convergence is extensively dis- literature that exists in research papers on analyt- not require timing calibration. The design of power cussed in this book. The discussion does not only ical and numerical modeling and design based on efficient sub-ADCs is addressed with a theoretical take place on a theoretical basis but also in the light RF MEMS switches and micromachined switching analysis of a successive approximation converter of two wide classes of applications, among the most circuits, and presents a unified framework of cover- and a pipeline converter. It turns out that the first active in the current industrially oriented researches: age. This volume includes, but is not limited to, RF can consume about 10 times less power than the - Electrical and Mechatronical systems; - Chemical MEMS approaches, developments from RF MEMS latter, and this conclusion is supported by litera- Processes and systems appearing in Life Sciences. In switches to RF switching circuits, and MEMS switch ture. Time-interleaved Analog-to-Digital Convert- this perspective, this book is a contribution to the components in circuit systems. This book also: - ers describes the design of a high performance time- enhancement of the dialogue between theoretical Presents RF Switches and switching circuit MEMS interleaved ADC, with much attention for practical laboratories and more practically oriented ones and devices in a unified framework covering all aspects design aspects, aiming at both industry and research. industries. This book is a collection of articles that of engineering innovation, design, modeling, fabrica- Measurements show best-inclass performance with a have been presented by leading international experts tion, control and[..] sample-rate of 1.8 GS/s, 7.9 ENOBs and a power effi- at a series of three[..] Features ciency[..] Features Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) stand Features In the 60's, control, signals and systems had a com- poised for the next major breakthrough in the silicon Time-interleaved Analog-to-Digital Converters mon linear algebraic background and, according to revolution that began with the transistor in the 1960s describes the research performed on low-power their evolution, their respective backgrounds have and has revolutionized microelectronics. MEMS time-interleaved ADCs. A detailed theoretical anal- now dramatically differed. Recovering such a com- allow one to not only observe and process informa- ysis is made of the time-interleaved Track & Hold, mon background, especially in the nonlinear context, tion of all types from small scale systems, but also since it must be capable of handling signals in the is currently a fully open question. The role played to affect changes in systems and the environment GHz range with little distortion, and minimal power by physical models, finite or infinite dimensional, in at that scale. “RF MEMS Switches and Integrated consumption. Timing calibration is not attractive, this hypothetical convergence is extensively [..] Switching [..] therefore design techniques are presented which do Contents Contents [..] Part I. Electrical and Mechatronical Systems.- Part Introduction.- Lateral DC Contact Switch.- Broad- Contents II. Mathematical Tools.- Part III. Chemical Processes band Capacitive Switch.- Micromachined Coplanar 1. Introduction. – 2. Time-interleaved Track and and Life Sciences. Waveguide (CPW) Transmission Line.- Integrated Micromachined Switch Circuits.- Tunable Electro- Holds.- 3. Sub-ADC architectures for time-inter- Fields of interest magnetic Bandgap (EBG) Bandstop Filter.- Tunable leaved ADCs. – 4. Implementation of a high-speed Control; Systems Theory, Control; Signal, Image and Bandpass Filter.- Deep Etching and Wafer Bond- time-interleaved ADC. – 5. Summary and conclu- Speech Processing ing Process.- Surface Micromachining Process.- sions. Mechanical Design and Properties of RF Switches.- Fields of interest Target groups Dynamic Analysis and Modeling of RF Switches.- Circuits and Systems Research Conclusions.- Index. Target groups Type of publication Fields of interest Research Monograph Circuits and Systems; Mechanical Engineering; Elec- tronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation Type of publication Available Monograph Target groups Research 2011. 368 p. 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M.S. Mahmoud, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, P. Melin, Tijuana Institute of Technology, Chula Vista, CA, USA; C.A. Monje, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain; Y. Chen, Utah Dhahran, Saudi Arabia J. Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; W. State University, Logan, UT, USA; B.M. Vinagre, Universidad de Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Eds.) Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain; D. Xue, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China; V. Feliu, Universidad Castilla-La Mancha, Spain Switched Time-Delay Systems Soft Computing for Recognition Stability and Control based on Biometrics Fractional-order Systems and Controls
This book is about stability analysis and control Fundamentals and Applications design methodologies for a new class of systems, We describe in this book, bio-inspired models and switched time-delay systems (STDs). The author applications of hybrid intelligent systems using soft computing techniques for image analysis and pattern presents an introductory, yet comprehensive, treat- Fractional-order Systems and Controls details the recognition based on biometrics and other infor- ment of STD systems by jointly combining the two use of fractional calculus in the description and mod- mation sources. Soft Computing (SC) consists of fundamental attributes: the system dynamics which eling of systems, and in a range of control design several intelligent computing paradigms, including possesses an inherent time-delay and the system and practical applications. It is largely self-con- fuzzy logic, neural networks, and bio-inspired opti- operational mode which undergoes switching among tained, covering the fundamentals of fractional cal- mization algo-rithms, which can be used to produce different modes. The material integrates the two culus together with some analytical and numerical powerful hybrid intelligent systems. The book is main issues of switched systems in a systematic way. techniques and providing MATLAB® codes for the organized in five main parts, which contain a group simulation of fractional-order control (FOC) sys- of papers around a similar subject. Features tems. Many different FOC schemes are presented Switched Time-Delay Systems presents an introduc- Features for control and dynamic systems problems. Prac- tory, yet comprehensive, treatment of switched time- tical material relating to a wide variety of applica- delay systems by jointly combining two fundamental We describe in this book, bio-inspired models and applications of hybrid intelligent systems using soft tions is also provided. All the control schemes and attributes: the system dynamics possesses an inher- applications are presented in the monograph with ent time-delay and the system operational mode computing techniques for image analysis and pattern recognition based on biometrics and other informa- either system simulation results or real experimental undergoes switching among different modes. While results, or both. Fractional-order Systems and Con- each attribute has been examined individually in sev- tion sources. Soft Computing (SC) consists of several intelligent computing paradigms, including fuzzy trols provides readers with a basic understanding eral texts, the integration of both attributes is quite of FOC concepts and methods, so they can extend [..] logic, neural networks, and bio-inspired optimiza- tion algo-rithms, which can be used to produce pow- their use of FOC in other industrial system applica- tions, thereby expanding their range of disciplines Contents erful [..] by exploiting this versatile new set of control tech- Introduction.- Mathematical Foundations.- Time- niques. Delay Systems: Recent Progress.- Switched Systems.- Contents Switched Time-Delay Systems.- Three-Term Sta- Part I Classification Algorithms and Applications.- Part II Pattern Recognition.- Part III Optimization Features bilization Schemes.- Delay-Dependent Switched Fractional-order Systems and Controls details the Control.- Delay-Dependent Switched Filtering.- Methods.- Part IV Theory and Algorithms.- Part V Computer Vision Applications. use of fractional calculus (calculus of non-integer Switched Kalman Filtering.- Switched Decentralized order) in the description and modeling of systems, Control.- Applications to Water Quality Control.- Fields of interest and in a range of control design and practical appli- Appications to Multi-Rate Control. Engineering Design; Artificial Intelligence (incl. cations. It is largely self-contained, covering the fun- damentals of fractional calculus together with some Fields of interest Robotics); Biometrics analytical and numerical techniques and providing Circuits and Systems; Computational Intelligence; Target groups MATLAB® codes for the simulation of [..] Applications of Mathematics; Appl. Mathematics / Research Computational Methods of Engineering; Control , Contents Robotics, Mechatronics Type of publication Part I: Fundamentals of Fractional-order Control.- Monograph Introduction.- Fundamental Definitions of Frac- Target groups tional Calculus.- Fractional-order Control.- Part II: Research Available Fractional-order Controllers: PID and Other Frac- Type of publication tional-order Control Strategies.- Fractional-order Monograph Proportional Integral Controller Tuning for First- 2010. 510 p. 118 illus. in color. (Studies in Computational Intelli- order-plus Delay Time Plants.- Fractional-order Pro- gence, Vol. 312) Hardcover portional Derivative Controller Tuning for Motion Available 169,95 € Systems.- Fractional-order Lead–Lag Controllers.- ISBN 978-3-642-15110-1 Fractional-order PI-LambdaD-Mu Controllers.- 2010. X, 420 p. 49 illus. Hardcover Overview of Other Fractional-order Control Strate- gies.- Part III: Real Application Cases of[..] 129,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-6393-2 Fields of interest Control; Systems Theory, Control; Mechatronics
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A. Myers, Myers Consulting, La Habra Heights, CA, USA K. Naono, Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan; K. Teranishi, Cray, Inc., St A. Neustein, Linguistic Technology Systems, Fort Lee, NJ, USA Paul, MN, USA; J. Cavazos, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, (Ed.) USA; R. Suda, University of Tokyo, Japan (Eds.) Complex System Reliability Advances in Speech Recognition Multichannel Systems with Imperfect Fault Coverage Software Automatic Tuning Mobile Environments, Call Centers and Clinics From Concepts to State-of-the-Art Results
Complex System Reliability presents a state-of-the- art treatment of complex multi-channel system reli- This volume is comprised of contributions from ability assessment and provides the requisite tools, Automatic Performance Tuning is a new software eminent leaders in the speech industry, and presents techniques and algorithms required for designing, paradigm which enables software to be high perfor- a comprehensive and in depth analysis of the evaluating and optimizing ultra-reliable redundant mance in any computing environment. Its method- progress of speech technology in the topical areas systems. Critical topics that make Complex System ologies have been developed over the past decade, of mobile settings, healthcare and call centers. The Reliability a unique and definitive resource include: and it is now rapidly growing in terms of its scope material addresses the technical aspects of voice • redundant system analysis for k-out-of-n systems and applicability, as well as in its scientific knowl- technology within the framework of societal needs, (including complex systems with embedded k-out- edge and technological methods. Software devel- such as the use of speech recognition software to of-n structures) involving both perfect and imper- opers and researchers in the area of scientific and produce up-to-date electronic health records, not fect fault coverage; • imperfect fault coverage anal- technical computing, high performance database sys- withstanding patients making changes to health ysis techniques, including algorithms for assessing tems, optimized compilers, high performance sys- plans and physicians. Included will be discussion of the reliability of redundant systems in which each tems software, and low-power computing will find speech engineering, linguistics, human factors anal- element is subject to a given coverage value (element this book to be an invaluable reference to this power- ysis, medical informatics, business and information level coverage) or in which the system uses voting to ful new paradigm. technology, electronics and communications engi- avoid the effects of a failed element (fault level cover- neering, all integrated into a cohesive work. Features age); and • state-of-the-art binary decision diagram Software Automatic Tuning: From analysis techniques, including the latest and most Features cepts to State-of-the-Art Results Ken Naono efficient algorithms for the reliability assessment of Advances in Speech Recognition provides a forum Keita Teranishi John Cavazos Reiji Suda It is large, complex redundant[..] for today’s speech technology industry leaders – well known that carefully tuned programs run drawn from private enterprise and from academic Features much faster than ones consisting of sim- institutions all over the world – to discuss the chal- Complex System Reliability presents a state-of-the- written code, and sometimes the difference lenges, advances and aspirations of voice technology, art treatment of complex multi-channel system reli- speed is more 100X. To make things which has become part of the working machinery ability assessment and provides the requisite tools, more complex, well-tuned code for of everyday life for consumers, corporations and techniques and algorithms required for designing, some machines healthcare providers both in the military and in the evaluating and optimizing ultra-reliable redundant private [..] Contents systems. Critical topics that make Complex System Introduction.-ATLAS Version 3.9 : Overview and Reliability a unique and definitive resource include: • Contents Status.-Autotuning Method for Deciding Block Size redundant system [..] Life on-the-Go: The Role of Speech Technology in Parameters in Dynamically Load-balanced BLAS.- Mobile Applications.- Striking a Healthy Balance -- Contents Automatic Tuning for Parallel FFTs.-Dynamic Speech Technology in the Mobile Ecosystem.- Why Basic Elements of System Reliability.- Complex Sys- Programming Approaches to Optimizing the Tap When You Can Talk: Designing Multimodal tem Reliability.- Imperfect Fault Coverage.- Complex Blocking Strategy for Basic Matrix Decomposi- Interfaces for Mobile Devices that are Effective, System Modeling Using BSV.- CPM Using BSV.- tions.-Automatic Tuning of the Division Number Adaptive and Satisfying to the User .- ‘Your Word Binary Decision Diagrams.- FCASE Introduction.- in the Multiple Division Divide-and-Conquer for is my Command’ -- Google Search by Voice: A Case Digital Fly-by-Wire System.- Limits on Achievable Real Symmetric Eigenproblem.-Automatically tuned Study.- Well Adjusted -- Using Robust and Flexible Reliability.- Architectural Considerations. mixed-precision conjugate gradient solver.-Auto- Speech Recognition Capabilities in Clean to Noisy matically Tuned Sparse Eigensolvers.-Systematic Mobile Environments.- It’s the Best of all Possible Fields of interest performance evaluation of linear solvers using qual- Worlds: Leveraging Multimodality to Improve Call Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Com- ity control[..] Center Productivity.- “How am I Doing?” A New[..] plexity; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics Fields of interest Fields of interest Target groups Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Language Research (CAD, CAE) and Design Translation and Linguistics; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction Type of publication Target groups Monograph Research Target groups Research Type of publication Available Monograph Type of publication Monograph 2010. 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T.B. Nickels, University of Cambridge, UK (Ed.) M. Nicolaidis, CNRS, Grenoble, France (Ed.) K. Nonami, Chiba University, Japan; F. Kendoul, Queensland Cen- tre for Advanced Technologies, QLD, Australia; S. Suzuki, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan; W. Wang, Chiba University, Japan; D. IUTAM Symposium on The Physics Soft Errors in Modern Electronic Nakazawa, Chiba University, Japan of Wall-Bounded Turbulent Flows Systems on Rough Walls Autonomous Flying Robots
Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium on The Physics of Wall- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Micro Aerial Vehicles Bounded Turbulent Flows on Rough Walls, held Cambridge, This book provides a comprehensive presentation of UK, July 7-9, 2009 the most advanced research results and technologi- cal developments enabling understanding, qualifying and mitigating the soft errors effect in advanced elec- Worldwide demand for robotic aircraft such as tronics, including the fundamental physical mecha- unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and micro aerial This work describes the state-of-the-art in the under- nisms of radiation induced soft errors, the various vehicles (MAVs) is surging. Not only military but standing of turbulent wall-bounded flows developing steps that lead to a system failure, the modelling and especially civil applications are being developed on rough surfaces. This symposium brought together simulation of soft error at various levels (includ- at a rapid pace. Unmanned vehicles offer major the best researchers in the field to discuss the techni- ing physical, electrical, netlist, event driven, RTL, advantages when used for aerial surveillance, recon- cal issues and develop a consistent approach to the and system level modelling and simulation), hard- naissance, and inspection in complex and inhos- subject – hence it is an up-to-date reference work for ware fault injection, accelerated radiation testing pitable environments. UAVs are better suited for research in this area. and natural environment testing, soft error oriented dirty or dangerous missions than manned aircraft test structures, process-level, device-level, cell-level, and are more cost-effective. UAVs can operate in Features circuit-level, architectural-level, software level and contaminated environments, for example, and at The study of wall-bounded turbulent flows is of con- system level soft error mitigation techniques. The altitudes both lower and higher than those typically siderable interest from both scientific and practical book contains a comprehensive presentation of most traversed by manned aircraft. Many technological, view points. As such it has attracted a great deal of recent advances on understanding, qualifying and economic, and political factors have encouraged research over the last 100 years. Much research has mitigating the soft error effect in advanced electronic the development and operation of UAVs. New sen- concentrated on flows over smooth walls since these systems, presented by academia and industry experts sors, microprocessors, and propulsion systems are are simpler from experimental, numerical and the- in reliability, fault[..] smaller, lighter, and more capable, leading to levels oretical standpoints. The flow over rough walls has of endurance, efficiency, and autonomy that exceed still received considerable attention but progress [..] Features human capacities. Comprising the latest research, Soft Errors in Modern Electronic Systems describes this book describes step by step the development of Contents the state-of-the-art developments and open issues in small or miniature unmanned[..] Direct Numerical Simulation and PIV measure- the field of soft errors. This work not only highlights ment of turbulentboundary layer over a rod-rough- a comprehensive presentation of soft errors related Features ened wall, by S.-H. Lee, J.H. Lee & H.J. Sung.- issues and challenges but also presents the most effi- Worldwide demand for robotic aircraft such as TURBULENT FLOWS OVER ALIGNED AND cient solutions, methodologies and tools. The eleven unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and micro aerial INCLINED RIBS, by M. F. Tachie and M. Agelin- chapters written by highly qualified experts provide a vehicles (MAVs) is surging. Not only military but chaab.- An Experimental Study of Turbulent Flow in comprehensive description of the [..] especially civil applications are being developed at a the Vicinity of Transverse Square Bars, by Dubravka rapid pace. Unmanned vehicles offer major advan- Pokrajac.- Boundary Layer Structure over a Two- Contents tages when used for aerial surveillance, reconnais- dimensional Rough Wall, by M.P. Schultz, R.J. Soft Errors from Space to Ground: Historical sance, and inspection in complex and inhospitable Volino & K.A. Flack.- Turbulence in pipe flows with Overview, Empirical Evidence, and Future Trends.- environments. UAVs are better suited for dirty or small relative roughness, by Alexander Smits, Sean Radiation Induced Single-Event Effects: Physical dangerous [..] C. C. Bailey, Rick L. Pepe, and Michael P. Schultz.- Mechanisms and Classification.- JEDEC Standard on LDV Measurement near[..] Measurement and Reporting of Alpha Particles and Contents Terrestrial Cosmic Ray-Induced Soft Errors.- Cell- 1.Introduction.- 2.Fundamental Modeling and Fields of interest Level Modelling and Simulation.- Circuit and System Control of Unmanned Small-Scale and Mi-nia- Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerody- Level Modelling and Simulation.- Hardware Fault ture Helicopters.- 3.Autonomous Control of a Mini namics; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computa- Injection.- Accelerated Radiation Testing for Space Quadrotor Vehicle Using LQG Controllers.- 4.Mod- tional Physics Applications.- Testing for Ground-Level Applica- eling and Control of an Autonomous Quad-Tilt- tions.- Soft Error Mitigation Techniques.- Con- Wing (QTW) UAV.- 5.Linearlization and Identifica- Target groups tion of Helicopter Model for Hierarchical Control Research vergence of Mitigation Techniques for Soft Errors and[..] Design.- 6.Analysis of the Autorotation Maneuver in Small-Scale Helicopters and Application for Emer- Type of publication gency Landing.- 7.Autonomous Acrobatic Flight Proceedings Fields of interest Circuits and Systems; System Performance and Eval- based on Feedforward Sequence Control for Small uation; Performance and Reliability; Electrical Engi- Unmanned Helicopter.- 8.Mathematical Modeling Available neering and Nonlinear Control of[..]
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R. Noé, University of Paderborn, Germany C. Ocampo-Martinez, Parc Tecnològic de Barcelona, Spain P.R. Panda, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India; B.V.N. Silpa, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India; A. Shrivastava, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; K. Gum- Essentials of Modern Optical Fiber Model Predictive Control of midipudi, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India Communication Wastewater Systems Power-efficient System Design
This is a concise introduction into optical fiber com- This book shows how sewage systems can be mod- munication. It covers important aspects from the elled and controlled within the framework of model This book addresses power optimization in mod- physics of optical wave propagation and amplifi- predictive control (MPC). Several MPC-based strate- ern electronic and computer systems. Several forces cation to the essentials of modulation formats and gies are proposed, accounting for the inherently aligned in the past decade to drive contemporary receivers. The combination of a solid coverage of complex dynamics and the multi-objective nature computing in the direction of low power and energy- necessary fundamental theory with an in-depth dis- of the control required. The effect of system distur- awareness: the mobile revolution took the world by cussion of recent relevant research results enables the bance, represented by data from real rain episodes, storm; power budgets forced mainstream proces- reader to design modern optical fiber communica- on the performance of the control loop, is also sor designers to abandon the quest for higher clock tion systems. The book serves both graduate students accommodated. Complementary to these considera- frequency; and large data centers with overwhelm- and professionals. It includes many worked examples tions is the incorporation of the closed-loop system ing power costs began to play vital roles in our daily with solutions for lecturers. within a fault-tolerant architecture and the study of lives. Power optimization was elevated to a first class faults in system actuators. Actuator faults are rep- design concern, forcing everyone from the process Features resented using hybrid modelling techniques, avoid- engineer, circuit designer, processor architect, soft- This is a concise introduction into optical fiber com- ing the loss of convexity of the related optimisation ware developer, system builder, and even data cen- munication. It covers important aspects from the problem when the linear case is considered. The ter maintainer to make conscious efforts to reduce physics of optical wave propagation and amplifi- methods and control designs described in this book power consumption using myriad techniques and cation to the essentials of modulation formats and can easily be extrapolated to other complex systems tools. This book explores power optimization oppor- receivers. The combination of a solid coverage of of similar nature. A MATLAB® toolbox (available for tunities and their exploitation at various levels of necessary fundamental theory with an in-depth dis- download) will assist readers in implementing the abstraction. Fundamental power optimizations are cussion of recent relevant research results enables the MPC methods described within a sewer network. covered at each level of abstraction, concluding in a reader to design modern optical fiber communica- case study illustrating the application of the major[..] tion [..] Features Sewer networks are large-scale systems with many Features Contents variables, complex dynamics and strongly nonlinear Power-efficient System Design Preeti Ranjan Panda Introduction.- Optical waves in fibers and compo- behaviour. Their control plays a fundamental role in Aviral Shrivastava B. V. N. Silpa Krishnaiah Gum- nents.- Optical fiber communication systems. the management of hydrological systems related to midipudi This book addresses power optimization the natural water cycle, potentially avoiding flood- in modern electronic and computer systems. Several Fields of interest ing and sewer overflow in extreme weather. An ade- forces aligned in the past decade to drive contempo- Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Applied quate control scheme must deal with the complicated rary computing in the direction of low power and Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices nature of sewer networks.Model [..] energy-awareness: the mobile revolution took the Target groups world by storm; power budgets forced mainstream Contents processor [..] Research Introduction.- Part I: Background and Case-study Modelling.- Background.- Principles of Mathemat- Type of publication Contents ical Modelling on Sewer Networks.- Part II: Model Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Low Power Design: An Introduction.- Digital Design Predictive Control on Sewer Networks.- Model Pre- and Synthesis.- Processor Architecture.- Memory dictive Control Problem Formulation.- MPC Prob- and Cache.- Software, Compilers, and Operating Available lem Formulation Based on Models with Hybrid Systems.- Server Systems.- Case Study: Low Power Dynamics.- Suboptimal Model Predictive Con- Graphics Processors. 2010. 300 p. 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M. Patel, Pinaki, UK; S. Nagl, UCL Cancer Institute, London, UK K. Ravi-Chandar, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA; T.J. Vogler, J. Recasens, ETS Arquitectura del Vallès, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Sandia National LAboratories, Albuquerque, NM, USA (Eds.) Spain The Role of Model Integration in Complex Systems Modelling IUTAM Symposium on Dynamic Indistinguishability Operators Fracture and Fragmentation Modelling Fuzzy Equalities and Fuzzy Equivalence Relations An Example from Cancer Biology Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium on Dynamic Fracture and Fragmentation, Austin, Texas, USA, March 8-13, 2009 Indistinguishability operators are essential tools in Model integration – the process by which differ- fuzzy logic since they fuzzify the concepts of equiva- ent modelling efforts can be brought together to lence relation and crisp equality. This book collects simulate the target system – is a core technology in IUTAM Symposium Proceedings. This will be a all the main aspects of these operators in a single vol- the field of Systems Biology. In the work presented spin-off volume from a special volume of the Inter- ume for the first time. The stress is put on the study here model integration was addressed directly tak- national Journal of Fracture. It will capture the cur- of their structure and the monograph starts present- ing cancer systems as an example. An in-depth lit- rent models, theories and experiments related to ing the different ways in which indistinguishability erature review was carried out to survey the model fracture and fragmentation. As such, it will be a good operators can be generated and represented. Special forms and types currently being utilised. This was reference work in this area. attention is paid to the Representation Theorem and used to formalise the main challenges that model Features the Sup-T product. Extensionality of fuzzy subsets integration poses, namely that of paradigm (the for- This volume contains papers presented at the 2009 is studied in detail and is related to their observabil- malism on which a model is based), focus (the real- IUTAM symposium "Dynamic Fracture and Freg- ity and to the granularity. The metric behaviour of world system the model represents) and scale.A two- mentation". It captures the current state-of-the-art in indistinguishability operators and their connection tier model integration strategy, including a knowl- experimentation, analysis, and simulation in the area with cluster analysis and hierarchical trees is estab- edge-driven approach to address model semantics, of dynamic failure of materials used in a wide range lished. Different ways to aggregate such operators are was developed to tackle these challenges. In the first of applications. This is a hardbound edition which given as well as a number of methods to obtain tran- step a novel description of models at the level of has also appeared as special issues of The Interna- sitive approximations of a fuzzy relation. Applica- behaviour, rather than the precise mathematical tional Journal of Fracture, vol 162:1-2 (PART I/II) tions to approximate reasoning and to the study of or computational basis of the model, is developed [..] fuzzy subgroups are also provided. The book ends by distilling a set of abstract classes and proper- with a chapter[..] ties. These can accurately describe model behaviour Fields of interest and[..] Engineering (general); Theoretical and Applied Features Mechanics; Automotive Engineering; Structural Indistinguishability operators are essential tools in Features Mechanics; Materials Science (general) fuzzy logic since they fuzzify the concepts of equiva- Model integration – the process by which different lence relation and crisp equality. 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G. Reiner, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland (Ed.) F. Rovira Más, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain; Q. S. Sakamoto, Productivity Partner Inc., Nara, Japan Zhang, Washington State University, Prosser, DC, USA; A.C. Hansen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA Rapid Modelling and Quick Beyond World-Class Productivity
Response Mechatronics and Intelligent Industrial Engineering Practice and Theory Intersection of Theory and Practice Systems for Off-road Vehicles
From the automotive industry to the semiconductor industry, manufacturers are suffering from an over- Rapid Modelling and Quick Response presents new Rapid developments in electronics over the past two abundance of automation methods that they cannot research developments in the fields of rapid mod- decades have induced a move from purely mechani- fully comprehend or afford, and glamorous leader- elling and quick response linked with performance cal vehicles to mechatronics design. Recent advances ship techniques that are simply not sustainable. In improvements (based on lead time reduction, etc., in computing, sensors, and information technol- this respect, management has lost its way. Beyond as well as financial performance measures). The ogy are pushing mobile equipment design to incor- World-Class Productivity shows why a return to tra- papers and teaching cases in this book were pre- porate higher levels of automation under the novel ditional tools and the power of people can help com- sented at the second Rapid Modelling Conference: concept of intelligent vehicles. Mechatronics and panies meet today’s challenges in the manufacturing "Quick Response – Intersection of Theory and Prac- Intelligent Systems for Off-road Vehicles introduces sector. Beyond World-Class Productivity gives read- tice". The main focus of this collection is the trans- this concept, and provides an overview of recent ers a balance of essential information, theory and fer of knowledge from theory to practice, providing applications and future approaches within this field. case studies. Readers can expect to gain new insights the theoretical foundations for successful perfor- Several case studies present real examples of vehicles into engineering approaches to productivity, prof- mance improvement. This conference volume chal- designed to navigate in off-road environments typi- itability and real or non-real gain, including: • use- lenges the traditional notions of rapid modelling, cally encountered by agriculture, forestry, and con- ful tools for industrial engineering • effectiveness in and offers valuable contributions to the scientific struction machines. The examples analyzed describe unit labor costs; • feasibility studies • work simpli- communities of operations management, production and illustrate key features for agricultural robotics, fication; and • developing mind innovation. Practi- management, supply chain management, industrial such as automatic steering, safeguarding, mapping, cal examples and their accompanying commentary engineering and operations research. Rapid Mod- and precision agriculture applications. The eight come from the author’s 40 years of real-world expe- elling and Quick Response will give the interested chapters include numerous figures, each designed to rience on the shop floor and in the boardroom.[..] reader (researcher, as well as practitioner) a good improve the reader’s comprehension of subjects such overview of new developments in this field. as: • automatic steering systems; •[..] Features From the automotive industry to the semiconductor Features Features industry, manufacturers are suffering from an over- Rapid Modelling and Quick Response is a proceed- Rapid developments in electronics over the past two abundance of automation methods that they cannot ings volume of selected papers presented at the Sec- decades have induced a move from purely mechani- fully comprehend or afford, and glamorous leader- ond Rapid Modelling Conference “Quick Response cal vehicles to mechatronics design. Recent advances ship techniques that are simply not sustainable. In – Intersection of Theory and Practice” presents new in computing, sensors, and information technology this respect, management has lost its way. Beyond research developments, as well as business/teach- are pushing mobile equipment design to incorporate World-Class Productivity shows why a return to tra- ing cases in the field of rapid modelling and quick higher levels of automation under the novel concept ditional tools and the power of people can help [..] response linked with performance improvements of intelligent vehicles. Mechatronics and Intelligent (based on lead time reduction, etc., as well as finan- Systems for Off-road Vehicles introduces [..] Contents cial [..] 1. Changing Strategy for Productivity and Profitabil- Contents ity Activity.- 2. Systematic Approach for Manufac- Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Off-road Vehicle Dynamics.- 3. turing Strategy.- 3. General Meaning of Engineering Perturbation Analysis of M/M/1 Queue.- Series Global Navigation Systems.- 4. Local Perception Sys- as It Relates to Management.- 4. Definition of Pro- Expansions in Queues with Server Vacation.- Opti- tems.- 5. Three-dimensional Perception and Local- ductivity/Requirements for Improving It.- 5. Three mal Management of Equipments of the BMT Con- ization.- 6. Communication Systems for Off-road Dimensions of Productivity.- 6. Methods Design tainers Terminal (Bejaia’s Harbor).- Production Intelligent Vehicles.- 7. Electrohydraulic Steering Concept.- 7. Work Measurement.- 8. White-Collar Inventory Models for a Multi-product Batch Produc- Control.- 8. Design of Intelligent Systems. Productivity.- 9. MBM: Measurement/Monitoring tion System.- Dependency Between Performance of Based Management.- 10. Changing for Productivity. Production Processes and Variability – An Analy- Fields of interest Control , Robotics, Mechatronics; Automotive Engi- sis Based on Empirical Data.- Improving Business Fields of interest neering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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S.M. Savaresi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; M. Tanelli, Politecnico D. Sbárbaro, University of Concepcion, Chile; R. Villar, Université P.R. Schaumont, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA di Milano, Italy Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada (Eds.) A Practical Introduction to Active Braking Control Systems Advanced Control and Supervision Hardware/Software Codesign Design for Vehicles of Mineral Processing Plants
This book provides a systematic introduction to Active Braking Control Design for Road Vehicles Advanced Control and Supervision of Mineral Pro- the topic of Hardware-Software Codesign. The focuses on two main brake system technologies: cessing Plants describes the use of dynamic mod- material emphasizes the basic ideas, and the prac- hydraulically-activated brakes with on–off dynamics els of mineral processing equipment in the design tical aspects of Hardware-Software Codesign. The and electromechanical brakes, tailored to brake-by- of control, data reconciliation and soft-sensing book developed from a course on the topic of Hard- wire control. The physical differences of such actu- schemes; through examples, it illustrates tools inte- ware-Software Codesign, organized by the author ators enjoin the use of different control schemes so grating simulation and control system design for at Virginia Tech. It is separated into four differenct as to be able fully to exploit their characteristics. The comminuting circuits and flotation columns. Cov- sections; Basic Concepts, Custom Architectures, authors show how these different control approaches erage is given to the design of soft sensors based on Hardware/Software Interfaces, and Applications. are complementary, each having specific peculiarities either single-point measurements or more complex The author covers many concepts including the var- in terms of either performance or of the structural measurements like images. Issues concerning data ious forms of expressing computations, sequential properties of the closed-loop system. They also con- reconciliation and its employment in the creation and parallel implementations, control-flow and data- sider other problems related to the design of braking of instrument architecture and fault diagnosis are flow, control dependency and data dependency, control systems, namely: • longitudinal vehicle speed surveyed. In consideration of the widespread use of latency and throughput as well as the architecture estimation and its relationship with braking con- distributed control and information management design space of hardware data paths, finite state trol system design; • tire–road friction estimation; systems in mineral processing, the book describes machines, micro-programmed machines, instruc- • direct estimation of tire–road contact forces via the platforms and toolkits available for implement- tion-set processors, system-on-chip, and on-chip in-tire sensors, providing a treatment of active vehi- ing such systems. Applications of the techniques buses. The material also includes the different forms cle braking control from a wider perspective linked described in real plants are used to highlight their of hardware/software interfaces, their impact on per- to both advanced academic research and industrial benefits; information for all of the examples, together formance, hardware cost, and software complexity. reality. with supporting MATLAB® code can be found at The book contains[..] www.springer.com/ISBN. Features Features Active Braking Control Systems Design for Vehi- Features A Practical Introduction to Hardware/Software cles focuses on two main brake system technologies: Modern mineral processing plants are required Codesign addresses the problem of combining soft- hydraulically-activated brakes with on–off dynamics to be safe and profitable and to minimize their ware and hardware in a single system design process and electromechanical brakes, tailored to brake-by- environmental impact. The consequent quest for – such problems can be solved with hardware/soft- wire control. The physical differences of such actu- higher operational standards at reduced cost is lead- ware codesign. When used properly, hardware/soft- ators enjoin the use of different control schemes so ing the industry towards automation technolo- ware codesign improves the overall performance of as to be able fully to exploit their characteristics. The gies as capital-effective means of attaining these digital systems, and it can shorten design time. The design of such control systems forms the [..] objectives.Advanced Control and Supervision of book covers four topics in hardware/software code- Mineral Processing Plants describes the use of sign: [..] Contents dynamic [..] Part I: Braking Control Systems Design: Introduc- Contents tion and Modelling Introduction to Active Brak- Contents The Nature of Hardware and Software.- Data Flow ing Control Systems.- Control-oriented Models of Introduction.- Sensor Systems and Measurement Modeling and Implementation.- Analysis of Con- Braking Dynamics. Part II Braking Control Sys- Processing.- Soft-sensing.- Vision-based Sensors.- trol Flow and Data Flow.- Finite State Machine with tems Design: Basic Solutions Braking Control Sys- Dynamic Modeling, Simulation and Control of Datapath.- Microprogrammed Architectures.- Gen- tems Design: Actuators with Continuous Dynamics.- Comminution Systems.- Dynamic Modeling and eral-purpose Embedded Cores.- System On Chip.- Braking Control Systems Design: Actuators with Control of Flotation Columns.- Industrial Products On-chip Busses.- Hardware/Software Interfaces.- Discrete Dynamics.- Longitudinal Wheel Slip Esti- for Advanced Control of Mineral Processing Plants.- Coprocessor Control Shell Design.- Trivium Crypto- mation. Part III Braking Control Systems Design: Appendices: Software Packages Used in Soft-sensor Coprocessor.- CORDIC Co-processor. Advanced Solutions Mixed Slip and Deceleration Model Development; Mineral Processing Toolbox Control.- Nonlinear Wheel Slip Control Design.- for MATLAB® and Simulink®. Fields of interest Identification of Tyre-road Friction Conditions. Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineer- Appendix:[..] Fields of interest ing (CAD, CAE) and Design; Software Engineering / Control; Mineral Resources; Industrial Chemistry / Programming and Operating Systems Fields of interest Chemical Engineering; Operating Procedures, Mate- Control; Automotive Engineering; Vibration, rials Treatment; Metallic Materials Target groups Dynamical Systems, Control Graduate Target groups Target groups Research Type of publication Research Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Available Monograph Available 2010. XVIII, 396 p. Hardcover Available 2010. XX, 311 p. 126 illus., 9 in color. With online files/update. 59,95 € 2011. XXII, 255 p. 168 illus., 18 in color. 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S. Shontz, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA S.K. Shukla, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA; J.-P. Talpin, INRIA, A. Singhee, IBM, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA; R.A. Rutenbar, Uni- (Ed.) Rennes, France (Eds.) versity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA (Eds.)
Proceedings of the 19th Synthesis of Embedded Software Extreme Statistics in Nanoscale
International Meshing Roundtable Frameworks and Methodologies for Correctness by Construc- Memory Design tion
This volume contains the articles presented at the This book explains the problem of estimating statis- 19th International Meshing Roundtable (IMR) orga- Embedded software is ubiquitous today. There are tics of memory performance variation induced due nized, in part, by Sandia National Laboratories and millions of lines of embedded code in smart phones, to IC manufacturing process variations, and provides held October 3-6, 2010 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and even more in systems responsible for automotive solutions recently proposed in the Electronic Design USA. The first IMR was held in 1992, and the confer- control, avionics control, weapons control and space Automation (EDA) community. The material serves ence has been held annually since. Each year the IMR missions. Some of these are safety-critical systems as a comprehensive reference for researchers and brings together researchers, developers, and applica- whose correctness, timely response, and reliability practitioners interested in the problem of estimating tion experts, from a variety of disciplines, to present are of paramount importance. These requirement extreme statistics for memories. and discuss ideas on mesh generation and related pose new challenges to system designers. This neces- topics. The topics covered by the IMR have applica- sitates that a proper design science, based on "con- Features tions in numerical analysis, computational geome- structive correctness" be developed. Correct-by- Extreme Statistics in Nanoscale Memory Design try, computer graphics, as well as other areas, and the construction design and synthesis of embedded brings together some of the world’s leading experts presentations describe novel work ranging from the- software is done in a way so that post-development in statistical EDA, memory design, device variability ory to application. verification is minimized, and correct operation of modeling and reliability modeling, to compile the- embedded systems is maximized. This book presents oretical and practical results in one complete refer- Features the state of the art in the design of safety-critical, ence on statistical techniques for extreme statistics This volume contains the articles presented at the embedded software. It introduced readers to three in nanoscale memories. The work covers a variety of 19th International Meshing Roundtable (IMR) orga- major approaches to specification driven, embedded techniques, including statistical, deterministic, [..] nized, in part, by Sandia National Laboratories and software synthesis/construction: synchronous pro- held October 3-6, 2010 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, gramming based approaches, models of computation Contents USA. The first IMR was held in 1992, and the confer- based approaches, and an approach based on con- Introduction.- Extreme Statistics in Memories.- Sta- ence has been held annually since. Each year the IMR current[..] tistical Nano CMOS Variability and its Impact on brings together researchers, developers, and applica- SRAM.- Importance Sampling-Based Estimation: tion experts, from a variety of disciplines, to present Features Applications to Memory Design.- Direct SRAM [..] Synthesis of Embedded Software: Frameworks and Operation Margin Computation with Random Methodologies for Correctness by Construction Skews of Device Characteristics.- Yield Estimation Fields of interest Edited by: Sandeep Kumar Shukla Jean-Pierre Talpin by Computing Probabilistic Hypervolumes.- Most Computational Intelligence; Appl. Mathematics / Embedded software is ubiquitous today. There are Probable Point Based Methods.- Extreme Value The- Computational Methods of Engineering; Simulation millions of lines of embedded code in smart phones, ory: Application to Memory Statistics and Modeling and even more in systems responsible for automotive control, avionics control, weapons control and space Fields of interest Target groups missions. Some of these are safety-critical systems [..] Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- Research ics, Instrumentation Contents Type of publication Compilation of polychronous data flow equa- Target groups Proceedings tions.- Formal Modeling of Embedded Systems with Research Explicit Schedules and Routes.- Synoptic : a domain- Type of publication Available specific modeling language for space on-board appli- Monograph cation software.- Compiling SHIM.- A Module Lan- 2010. 510 p. 122 illus. in color. Hardcover guage for Typing SIGNAL programs by Contracts.- MRICDF : A polychronous model for embedded Available 249,00 € software synthesis.- The Time Model of Logical ISBN 978-3-642-15413-3 Clocks available in the OMG MARTE profile.- From 2010. XV, 258 p. 136 illus. (Integrated Circuits and Systems) Hard- Synchronous Specifications to Statically-Scheduled cover Hard Real-Time Implementations. 99,95 € Fields of interest ISBN 978-1-4419-6605-6 Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design
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W.M. Steen, University of Liverpool, Brownlow Hill Liverpool, R.L. Streit, Metron Inc., Reston, VA, USA A. Tajalli, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland; Y. Leblebici, EPFL, Lau- L69 3GH, UK.; J. Mazumder, G.G. Brown Laboratory Center for sanne, Switzerland Laser-aided Intelligent Manufacturing, Department of Mechani- cal Engineering, University of Michigan College of Engineering, Poisson Point Processes 2350 Hayward Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2125, USA. Extreme Low-Power Mixed Signal IC Imaging, Tracking, and Sensing Design Laser Material Processing Subthreshold Source-Coupled Circuits "Poisson Point Processes provides an overview of non-homogeneous and multidimensional Poisson The informal style of Laser Material Processing (4th point processes and their numerous applications. This book describes a completely novel class of tech- Edition) will guide you smoothly from the basics Readers will find constructive mathematical tools niques for designing ultra-low-power integrated of laser physics to the detailed treatment of all the and applications ranging from emission and trans- circuits (ICs). In many applications such as battery major materials processing techniques for which mission computed tomography to multiple target operated systems and battery-less (energy-scaveng- lasers are now essential. • Helps you to understand tracking and distributed sensor detection, written ing) systems, power dissipation is a critical param- how the laser works and to decide which laser is from an engineering perspective. A valuable dis- eter. As a result, there is a growing demand for best for your purposes. • New chapters on laser cussion of the basic properties of finite random sets reducing the power (energy) consumption in ICs to physics, drilling, micro- and nanomanufacturing is included. Maximum likelihood estimation tech- extremely low levels, not achievable by using clas- and biomedical laser processing reflect the changes niques are discussed for several parametric forms sical "subthreshold CMOS" techniques. This book in the field since the last edition, updating and com- of the intensity function, including Gaussian sums, introduces a new family of "subthreshold circuits" pleting the range of practical knowledge about the together with their Cramer-Rao bounds. These called "source-coupled circuits". This family of cir- processes possible with lasers already familiar to methods are then used to investigate: -Several med- cuits can be used for implementing digital (logic) established users of this well-known text. • Provides ical imaging techniques, including positron emis- circuits that dissipate far less than 1fJ per switching a firm grounding in the safety aspects of laser use. • sion tomography (PET), single photon emission event, yet maintain the noise margins that are nec- Now with end-of-chapter exercises to help students computed tomography (SPECT), and transmission essary for robust operation. This book also explains assimilate information as they learn. • The authors’ tomography (CT scans) -Various multi-target and how the techniques used for implementing ultra low- lively presentation is supported by a number of origi- multi-sensor tracking applications, -Practical appli- power digital circuits could be extended for imple- nal cartoons by Patrick Wright and Noel Ford which cations in areas like distributed sensing and detec- menting analog circuits. Developing a uniform basis will bring a smile to your face and ease the learning tion, -Related finite point[..] for designing ultra-low-power digital and analog cir- process. cuits provides the basis for realizing[..] Features Features "Poisson Point Processes provides an overview of Features Lasers play a major part in the processing of the dis- non-homogeneous and multidimensional Poisson This book describes a completely novel class of tech- parate materials used in engineering and manufac- point processes and their numerous applications. niques for designing ultra-low-power integrated turing. The range of procedures in which they are Readers will find constructive mathematical tools circuits (ICs). In many applications such as battery involved is ever increasing. The informal style of and applications ranging from emission and trans- operated systems and battery-less (energy-scaveng- Laser Material Processing (4th Edition) will guide mission computed tomography to multiple target ing) systems, power dissipation is a critical param- you smoothly from the basics of laser physics to the tracking and distributed sensor detection, written eter. As a result, there is a growing demand for detailed treatment of all the major materials process- from an engineering perspective. A valuable discus- reducing the power (energy) consumption in ICs to ing techniques for which lasers are now [..] sion of the basic [..] extremely low levels, not achievable by using classical [..] Contents Contents Prologue.- Background to Laser Design and Gen- Introduction.- Background.- Intensity estimation.- Contents eral Applications.- Basic Laser Optics.- Laser Cut- Beyond the Poisson point process.- Applications: Introduction.- Subthreshold MOS Devices.- Model- ting, Drilling and Piercing.- Laser Welding.- Theory, multiple target tracking.- Applications: multiple sen- ing and Operation.- Subthreshold Source-Coupled Mathematical Modeling and simulation; Laser Sur- sor tracking.- Applications: distributed sensor net- Logic Circuits.- Developing STSCL Standard-Cell face Treatment.- Rapid Prototyping and Low-vol- works. Libraries.- Circuit Performance Analysis and ume Manufacture.- Laser Ablative Processes – Macro Improvements.- Low Activity Rate and Memory Cir- and Micro Machining.- Laser Bending or Forming.- Fields of interest cuits.- Ultra-Low-Power Continuous-Time Filters.- Laser Cleaning.- Biomedical Laser Processes and Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Probability Ultra-Low-Power Folding and Interpolating ADC.- Equipment.- Laser Automation and In-process Sens- Theory and Stochastic Processes; Probability and Ultra-Low-Power Ring Oscillator based.- Wide Tun- ing.- Laser Safety.- Epilogue. Statistics in Computer Science ing Range Phase-Locked Loops.- Reconfigurable Fields of interest Target groups Mixed-Signal Platform.- Conclusion. Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment; Laser Research Fields of interest Technology and Physics, Photonics; Characteriza- Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering tion and Evaluation of Materials Type of publication Monograph (CAD, CAE) and Design Target groups Target groups Research Available Research Type of publication Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook 2010. XIV, 281 p. Hardcover Monograph 99,95 € Available ISBN 978-1-4419-6922-4 Available
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J. Tejchman, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk-Wrzeszcz, G.A. Tsihrintzis, University of Piraeus, Greece; E. Damiani, Univer- F.F. de Vega, University of Extremadura, Merida, Spain; E. Cantú- Poland; J. Kozicki, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk- sita degli Studi di Milano, Crema, Italy; M. Virvou, University of Paz, Yahoo! Inc., Sunnyville, CA, USA (Eds.) Wrzeszcz, Poland (Eds.) Piraeus, Greece; L.C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.) Parallel and Distributed Experimental and Theoretical Computational Intelligence Investigations of Steel-Fibrous Intelligent Interactive Multimedia Concrete Systems and Services The objective in editing this book was to assemble a sample of the best work in parallel and distributed This volume contains the Proceedings of the 3nd Concrete is still the most widely used construction biologically inspired algorithms. The editors invited International Symposium on Intelligent Interactive material since it has the lowest ratio between cost researchers in different domains to submit their Multimedia Systems and Services (KES-IIMSS 2010). and strength as compared to other available mate- work. They aimed to include diverse topics to appeal This third edition of the KES-IIMSS Symposium was rials. However, it has two undesirable properties, to a wide audience. Some of the chapters summa- jointly organized by the Department of Informatics namely: low tensile strength and large brittleness that rize work that has been ongoing for several years, of the University of Piraeus, Greece and the Depart- cause the collapse to occur shortly after the forma- while others describe more recent exploratory work. ment of Information Technologies of the University tion of the first crack. To improve these two nega- Collectively, these works offer a global snapshot of of Milan, Italy in conjunction KES International. tive properties and to achieve a partial substitute of the most recent efforts of bioinspired algorithms’ researchers aiming at profiting from parallel and dis- conventional reinforcement, an addition of short Features tributed computer architectures—including GPUs, discontinuous randomly oriented steel fibres can be This volume contains the Proceedings of the 3nd Clusters, Grids, volunteer computing and p2p net- practiced among others. In spite of positive proper- International Symposium on Intelligent Interactive works as well as multi-core processors. This volume ties, fibrous concrete did not find such acknowledg- Multimedia Systems and Services (KES-IIMSS 2010). will be of value to a wide set of readers, including, ment and application as usual concrete. There do not This third edition of the KES-IIMSS Symposium was but not limited to specialists in Bioinspired Algo- still exist consistent dimensioning rules due to the jointly organized by the Department of Informatics rithms, Parallel and Distributed Computing, as well lack sufficient large-scale static and dynamic experi- of the University of Piraeus, Greece and the Depart- as computer science students trying to figure out ments taking into account the effect of the fibre ori- ment of Information Technologies of the University new paths towards the future of computational intel- entation. The intention of the book is twofold: first of Milan, Italy in conjunction KES International. to summarize the most important mechanical and ligence. physical properties of steel-fibre-added concrete and Contents Features reinforced concrete on the[..] Adapting Spreading Activation Techniques towards The growing success of biologically inspired algo- a New Approach to Content-based Recommender rithms in solving large and complex problems has Features Systems.- BioStories: Intelligent and Flexible Mul- spawned many interesting areas of research. Over Concrete is still the most widely used construction timedia Interfaces Based on Real-time Emotion the years, one of the mainstays in bio-inspired material since it has the lowest ratio between cost Assessment.- A Framework for Automatic Detec- research has been the exploitation of parallel and and strength as compared to other available mate- tion of Abandoned Luggage in Airport Terminal.- distributed environments to speedup computations rials. However, it has two undesirable properties, A Mobile Phone Based Ambient Assisting Living.- and to enrich the algorithms. From the early days of namely: low tensile strength and large brittleness that Modeling Student’s Knowledge on Programming research on bio-inspired algorithms, their inherently cause the collapse to occur shortly after the forma- Using Fuzzy Techniques.- Camera angle invariant parallel [..] tion of the first crack. To improve these two negative shape recognition in surveillance systems.- Multi- properties and to achieve a partial substitute [..] criteria-based decision for services discovery and Contents selection.- Building a minimalistic multimedia user Contents When Huge is Routine: Scaling Genetic Algorithms interface for[..] Part 1. Introduction.- Part 2. General.- Part 3. Litera- and Estimation of Distribution Algorithms via Data- Intensive Computing.- Evolvable Agents: A Frame- ture Overview.- Part 4. Theoretical Models.- part 5. Fields of interest work for Peer-to-Peer Evolutionary Algorithms.- Discrete Lattice Model.- Part 6 Epilogue. Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Evolutionary Algorithms on Volunteer Comput- (incl. 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J.D. Velásquez, University of Chile Republica, Santiago, Chile; L.C. M.A. Wahid, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia; S. P. Wolfrum, Munich, Germany Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.) Samion, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia; N.A.C. Sidik, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia; J.M. Sheriff, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia (Eds.) Information Routing, Advanced Techniques in Web Correspondence Finding, and Intelligence -1 The 10th Asian International Object Recognition in the Brain Conference on Fluid Machinery
The present book aims to introduce a selection of This book covers recent research on cortical signal research applications in the area of Web Intelligence. processing and plasticity, with an emphasis on object We have selected a number of researchers around This conference serves as a platform to bring recognition. The focus is on assemblies of neurons the world, all of which are experts in their respec- together researchers and practitioners from and how they can collectively represent information tive research areas. Each chapter focuses on a specific academia, industry and government to discuss patterns and their dynamic relationships - leading topic in the field of Web Intelligence. Furthermore their experience, exchange ideas and present their to novel concepts for how the brain routes informa- the book consists of a number of innovative propos- research findings to peers of the same interest. One tion in a purposeful way, how it detects correspon- als which will contribute to the development of web of the foundations of civilization and modern indus- dences between patterns, and how sensory inputs are science and technology for the long-term future, ren- trial for power generation and motive power, it recognized. Furthermore the question which neu- dering this collective work a valuable piece of knowl- works in the background keeping modern society ral substrates are necessary for such capabilities, and edge. It was a great honour to have collaborated with running. Compressed air, in particular, is consid- how they can self-organize in the developing organ- this team of very talented experts. We also wish to ered as the fourth utility after water, electricity and ism are treated. The readership is aimed at all stu- express our gratitude to those who reviewed this gas. Fluid machinery covers a wide field of engineer- dents and researchers in neuroscience interested in book offering their constructive feedbacks. ing knowledge; however, this conference includes some latest development and application of fluid exploring new paradigms of brain function. Exper- Features machinery in various areas of engineering applica- imentalists may draw inspiration from the book The present book aims to introduce a selection of tions with special attention to the “green energy” for designing anatomical and physiological experi- research applications in the area of Web Intelligence. front due to increasing environmental concerns. On ments that lead the way from the current focus on We have selected a number of researchers around the engineering and technology part, this environ- static receptive fields to investigating the dynamic, the world, all of which are experts in their respec- mental awareness calls for the factors will contribute functional connectivity of cortex. Theoreticians are tive research areas. Each chapter focuses on a specific towards this improvement including advances in invited to incorporate the discussed concepts[..] topic in the field of Web Intelligence. Furthermore the fundamental understanding of fluid mechanics, Features the book consists of a number of innovative propos- computational fluid[..] This book covers recent research on cortical signal als which will contribute to the development of web processing and plasticity, with an emphasis on object [..] Features This conference serves as a platform to bring recognition. Differently from other texts which study Contents together researchers and practitioners from the behavior of single neurons, however, the focus Part 1 Innovations in Web Intelligence.- Part 2 academia, industry and government to discuss here is on assemblies of neurons and how they can Advanced Techniques in Web Data Pre-Process- their experience, exchange ideas and present their collectively represent information patterns and their ing and Cleaning.- Part 3 Web Pattern Extraction research findings to peers of the same interest. One dynamic relationships. This viewpoint leads to novel and Storage.- Part 4 Web Content Mining Using of the foundations of civilization and modern indus- concepts for how the brain routes information [..] MicroGenres.- Part 5 Web Structure Mining.- Part trial for power generation and motive power, it Contents 6 Web Usage Mining.- Part 7 User-centricWeb Ser- works in the background keeping modern society 1 Introduction.- 2 Background and Concepts.- 3 vices for Ubiquitous Computing.- Part 8 Ontologi- running. Compressed air, in [..] Models for Face Recognition.- 4 Switchyards— cal Engineering and the SemanticWeb.- Part 9 Web Routing Structures in the Brain.- 5 Ontogenesis of Intelligence on the Social Web.- Part 10 Intelligent Fields of interest Switchyards.- 6 A Full Framework for Recognition.- Ubiquitous Services Based on Social Networks. Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerody- namics; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and 7 Discussion and Outlook.- Appendix. Fields of interest Mass Transfer Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Computational Intelligence; Complexity; Artificial (incl. Robotics); Information Systems Applications Target groups Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Neurosciences; Nonlin- (incl.Internet) Research ear Dynamics Target groups Type of publication Target groups Research Proceedings Research Type of publication Available Type of publication Monograph Monograph 2010. 1118 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1225) Softcover Available Available 169,95 € 2010. 284 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol. 311) ISBN 978-0-7354-0769-5 Hardcover 2010. 150 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol. 316) Hardcover 99,95 € 99,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-14460-8 ISBN 978-3-642-15253-5 springer.com Environment 107
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Advances in Multimedia and Reviews of Environmental M.H. Ali, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Network Information System Mymensingh, Bangladesh Contamination and Toxicology Technologies Volume 208
Fundamentals of Irrigation and On- Perfluorinated alkylated substances farm Water Management: Volume 1 Growth of knowledge, unparalleled in the history of the human race, results in the rapid develop- Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxi- ment of technology. The solutions that until quite cology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of recently remained in the domain of science-fiction The comprehensive and compact presentation in this timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of now become a part of our everyday life. Information book is the perfect format for a resource/textbook for accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of systems and their technologies enter all the spheres undergraduate students in the areas of Agricultural xenobiotics, in any segment of the environment, as of human’s existence. Their influence is multiplied Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Bio- well as toxicological implications. by network connections and by multimedia presen- Science Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, and Civil & Environmental Engineering. This book tations and communications. Our intention was to Features offer to the readers of this monograph a very broad will also serve as a reference manual for researchers and extension workers in such diverse fields as agri- Atmospheric Perfluorinated Acid Precursors: Chem- review of the recent scientific problems in that area. istry, Occurrence and Impacts by Cora J. Young Searching for their solutions had became a princi- cultural engineering, agronomy, ecology, hydrology, and meteorology. and Scott A. Mabury.- Isomer Profiling of Perfluo- pal task of numerous scientific teams all over the rinated Substances as a Tool for Source Tracking: world. Preparing this book we have asked for coop- Features A Review of Early Findings and Future Applica- eration many European research teams. In effect the The book “Fundamentals of Irrigation and On-farm tions by Jonathan P. Benskin, Amila O. De Silva, and monograph is a collection of carefully selected and Jonathan W. Martin.- Biodegradation of Fluorinated the most representative – in our opinion - investiga- Water Management” (Volume 1) is a true textbook for the undergraduate students in Bio-Science Engi- Alkyl Substances by Tobias Frömel and Thomas P. tions, solutions, and applications presented by differ- Knepper.- [..] ent scientific groups from nine countries. Content of neering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resource the book has been divided into five[..] Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Environmental Sci- Contents ence, Biological Sciences and Agricultural Sciences. Atmospheric Perfluorinated Acid Precursors: Chem- Features istry, Occurrence and Impacts by Cora J. Young Growth of knowledge, unparalleled in the history The book deals with the fundamental aspects of irri- gation [..] and Scott A. Mabury.- Isomer Profiling of Perfluo- of the human race, results in the rapid develop- rinated Substances as a Tool for Source Tracking: ment of technology. The solutions that until quite Contents A Review of Early Findings and Future Applica- recently remained in the domain of science-fiction tions by Jonathan P. Benskin, Amila O. De Silva, now become a part of our everyday life. Information Introduction: Perspectives of Irrigation.- Funda- mentals of Irrigation Development and Planning.- and Jonathan W. Martin.- Biodegradation of Flu- systems and their technologies enter all the spheres orinated Alkyl Substances by Tobias Frömel and of human’s existence. Their influence is multiplied Weather - A Driving Force in Determining Irriga- tion Demand.- Soil - A Media of Irrigation.- Plant - Thomas P. Knepper.- Perfluorinated Substances in by network connections and by multimedia presen- Human Food and Other Sources of Human Expo- tations and [..] A Machinery of Water Absorption.- Water - An Ele- ment of Irrigation.- Field Water Balance and Water sure by Wendy D’Hollander, Pim de Voogt, Wim De Coena, and Lieven Bervoetsa.- Index. Contents Measurement.- Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere Rela- Part I - Multimedia Information Technology.- Part tionship.- Crop Water Requirement and Irrigation Scheduling.- Water Harvesting and Conservation.- Fields of interest II - Data Processing in Information Systems.- Part Environmental Management; Ecotoxicology III - Information Systems Applications.- Part IV - Economics in Irrigation and Water Management Decision Making. Web Systems and Network Technologies.- Part V - Target groups E-Learning Platforms. Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Environmental Management; Agriculture; Environ- Fields of interest Type of publication mental Engineering / Biotechnology Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Contributed volume (incl. Robotics); Multimedia Information Systems Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Available Research Type of publication 2010. XV, 132 p. 17 illus. (Reviews of Environmental Contamina- Type of publication Monograph tion and Toxicology, Vol. 208) Hardcover Monograph Available 99,95 € Available ISBN 978-1-4419-6879-1 2010. 556 p. 89 illus., 29 in color. Hardcover 2010. 340 p. (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing, Vol. 80) Softcover 129,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-6334-5 189,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-14988-7 108 Environment springer.com
J. Dodson, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisa- A. Doicu, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt, Wessling; J. Eriksson, Södertörn University, Stockholm, Sweden; M. Gilek, tion, Menai, NSW, Australia (Ed.) Th. Trautmann, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt, Södertörn University, Stockholm, Sweden; C. Rudén, Royal Insti- Wessling; F. Schreier, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raum- tute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden (Eds.) fahrt, Wessling Changing Climates, Earth Systems Regulating Chemical Risks and Society Numerical Regularization for Atmospheric Inverse Problems European and Global Challenges
The book covers state-of-the-art considerations on how climate change has and will deliver impacts on This important contribution to the scientific under- major globalised biophysical and societal themes that The subject of this book is a hot topic with currently standing of chemical risk regulation offers a coher- will affect the way the world functions. Human activ- no monographic support. It is more advanced, spe- ent, comprehensive and updated multidisciplinary ity has resulted in changes to atmospheric chem- cialized and mathematical than its competitors, and analysis, written by leading experts in toxicology, istry and land cover, and caused serious decline in a comprehensive book on regularization techniques ecotoxicology, risk analysis, media and communica- biodiversity. Modifying biogeochemical cycles leads for atmospheric science is much needed for fur- tion, law, and political science. to complex feedbacks. The future climate will have ther development in this field. Written by brilliant impact on food security and agriculture, water sup- mathematicians, this research monograph presents Features ply and quality, storm and cyclone frequency, shore- and analyzes numerical algorithms for atmospheric This important contribution to the scientific line stability, biodiversity and the future of biological retrieval, pulling together all the relevant material in understanding of chemical risk regulation offers a resources. Earth scientists might be asked to forecast a consistent, very powerful manner. The first chapter coherent, comprehensive and updated multidisci- any potential abrupt or environmental surprises. A presents the typical retrieval problems encountered plinary analysis, written by leading experts in tox- sound knowledge of the Earth System will improve in atmospheric remote sensing. Chapter 2 introduces icology, ecotoxicology, risk analysis, media and the chances of achieving this, by developing climate the concept of ill-posedness for linear discrete equa- communication, law, and political science.
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V.P. Mega, PhD in City & Regional Policy and Planning, after a M. Mudelsee, Climate Risk Analysis, Hannover, Germany D.J. Spieles, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, Deni- special authorization by the European Commission, Bruxelles, son University, Granville, OH, USA Belgium Climate Time Series Analysis Protected Land Sustainable Cities for the Third Classical Statistical and Bootstrap Methods Millennium: The Odyssey of Urban Disturbance, Stress, and American Ecosystem Management Excellence Climate is a paradigm of a complex system. Analysing climate data is an exciting challenge, This is a book about ecosystems: the ways in which which is increased by non-normal distributional we perceive them, conceptualize them,protect them, This book offers a 360 degree view of the challenges shape, serial dependence, uneven spacing and and manipulate them. Ecosystems have been given facing cities at the dawn of the millennium in terms timescale uncertainties. This book presents boot- considerable attention inrecent literature, and with of growth, governance, institutions and infrastruc- strap resampling as a computing-intensive method good reason. Our growing comprehension of irre- tures, environmental well-being, social integration, able to meet the challenge. It shows the bootstrap placeable andimperiled ecosystem services has made science, culture and the arts, urban renaissance and to perform reliably in the most important statisti- it clear that we are in the midst of an ecological planning, local democracy and citizenship. One cal estimation techniques: regression, spectral anal- crisis.In response, various organizations, agencies, year afte the crisis that started in 2008, the book ysis, extreme values and correlation. This book is and individuals have dedicated themselves to thep- presents responses to overcome the crisis of values written for climatologists and applied statisticians. reservation, restoration, and maintenance of ecolog- and engage in a sustainability path from European It explains step by step the bootstrap algorithms ical systems. The United States is a worldleader in and world cities. (including novel adaptions) and methods for con- this regard, building upon the legacy of giants like fidence interval construction. It tests the accuracy Thoreau, Muir, and Leopold.And yet, even as we Features of the algorithms by means of Monte Carlo experi- scramble to rehabilitate and sustain ecosystems, the Cities are propellers of sustainable growth, theatres ments. It analyses a large array of climate time series, debate on their naturecontinues. In one corner are of values, schools of skills and abilities, beacons of giving a detailed account on the data and the associ- proponents of holism—those that see ecosystems as culture and temples of citizen duties and rights. Aris- ated climatological questions. This makes the book definableunits with recognizable and regenerative totle called them “built politics”, places which have self-contained for graduate students and researchers. stable states. the noble aim to offer citizens a fulfilling and wor- thy life. Cities have always been beehives of cross-fer- Features Features tilised creativity, the only places where people and Climate is a paradigm of a complex system. Since John Muir and Gifford Pinchot championed resources congregate at a point [..] Analysing climate data is an exciting challenge, the protection of land a century ago, ecologists and which is increased by non-normal distributional conservationists have struggled with simple ques- Contents shape, serial dependence, uneven spacing and tions of ecological management: exactly what aspects Foreward.- Preface.- Cities in an Era of Fragility.- timescale uncertainties. This book presents bootstrap of our natural resources should we protect, and how For a New Balance Among Nature, Humans and resampling as a computing-intensive method able should we protect them? At the heart of this debate Artefacts in Cities.- Transport for Sustainable Cities.- to meet the challenge. It shows the bootstrap to per- lies the concept of the ecosystem—a term that has Energy for Sustainable Cities.- Competitive and form reliably in the most important statistical esti- ironically grown more difficult to define as our [..] Attractive Cities.- Social Justice and Solidarity in mation techniques: [..] Cities.- The Cities of Sciences, Culture and the Arts.- Contents The Urban Renaissance of the Third Millennium.- Contents Preface.- Four Ecosystems, Four Questions; Oak The Cities of the Citizens.- Sustainability Indicators: 1. Introduction.- 2. Persistence models.- 3. Bootstrap Openings, Ohio; Kissimmee River, Florida; Tall- The Benchmarks of Urban Excellence.- Index. confidence intervals.- 4. Regression.- 5. Spectral grass Prairie, Kansas; Six Rivers National Forest, analysis.- 6. Extreme value time series.- 7. Correla- California; Four Questions.- Part 1: Ecosystems Fields of interest tion.- 8. Regression.- 9. Future directions. in Theory.- The Ecosystem Idea and Ideal; Preser- Sustainable Development; Urbanism; Environmental vation, Conservation, and Ecology; Gleason and Management Fields of interest Individualism; Leopoldian Preservation and Con- Climate Change; Math. Applications in Earth Sci- servation; Hutchinson, Holism, and Individual- Target groups ences; Statistical Theory and Methods ism; The New Ecology; Preservation of the Ideal; Research Toward an Ecosystem Approach to Management.- Target groups A Thing is Right; The Adaptive Cycle; Diversity, Sta- Type of publication Research bility, Health and Integrity.- Disturbance, Stress, and Monograph Resilience;[..] Type of publication Available Monograph Fields of interest Environmental Management; Conservation Biology / Ecology 2010. XXXI, 233 p. 12 illus. Hardcover Available
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D.J. Suggett, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom; J. Vymazal, ENKI o.p.s., Trebon, Czech Republic# (Ed.) D.M. Whitacre, Summerfield, NC, USA (Ed.) M.A. Borowitzka, Algae R&D Center, Murdoch University, Mur- doch, Australia; O. Prášil, Institute of Microbiology, Trebon, Czech Republic (Eds.) Water and Nutrient Management in Reviews of Environmental Natural and Constructed Wetlands Contamination and Toxicology Chlorophyll a Fluorescence in Volume 209 Aquatic Sciences: Methods and Applications Natural and constructed wetlands play a very impor- tant role within the landscape and their ecological Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxi- services are highly valuable. Water management, cology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of including flood water retention, biomass production, timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of Measurements of variable chlorophyll fluorescence carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment and as accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of have revolutionised global research of photosyn- a biodiversity source are among the most important xenobiotics, in any segment of the environment, as thetic bacteria, algae and plants and in turn assess- ecological services of wetlands. In order to provide well as toxicological implications. ment of the status of aquatic ecosystems, a success these services, wetlands need to be properly eval- that has partly been facilitated by the widespread uated, protected and maintained. This book pro- Features commercialisation of a suite of chlorophyll fluorom- vides results of the latest research in wetland science Foreward.- The University of California-Davis eters designed for almost every application in lakes, around the world. Chapters deal with such topics as Methodology for Deriving Aquatic Life: Pesti- rivers and oceans. Numerous publications have been the use of constructed wetlands for treatment of vari- cide Water Quality Criteria by Patti L. Tenbrook, produced as researchers and assessors have simul- ous types of wastewater, use of constructed wetlands Amanda J. Palumbo, Tessa L. Fojut, Paul Hann, taneously sought to optimise protocols and prac- in agroforestry, wetland hydrology and evapotran- Joseph Karkoski, and Ronald S. Tjeerdema.- Index. tices for key organisms or water bodies; however, spiration, the effect of wetlands on landscape tem- such parallel efforts have led to difficulties in rec- perature, and chemical properties of wetland soils. Contents onciling processes and patterns across the aquatic Foreward.- The University of California-Davis sciences. This book follows on from the first interna- Features Methodology for Deriving Aquatic Life: Pesti- tional conference on “chlorophyll fluorescence in the Wetlands provide a wide variety of ecosystem ser- cide Water Quality Criteria by Patti L. Tenbrook, aquatic sciences” (AQUAFLUO 2007): to bridge the vices within the landscape and their importance is Amanda J. Palumbo, Tessa L. Fojut, Paul Hann, gaps between the concept, measurement and appli- commonly accepted. Among the most important are Joseph Karkoski, and Ronald S. Tjeerdema.- Index. cation of chlorophyll fluorescence through the syn- regulating services, i.e., benefits obtained from the thesis and integration of current knowledge from regulation of ecosystem processes. For example, wet- Fields of interest leading researchers and assessors as well as instru- lands contribute to climate regulation. Land cover Environmental Management; Ecotoxicology ment[..] can affect local temperature and precipitation, wet- land ecosystems may affect greenhouse gas seques- Target groups Features tration [..] Research Measurements of variable chlorophyll fluorescence have revolutionised global research of photosyn- Contents Type of publication thetic bacteria, algae and plants and in turn assess- From the Table of Contents: Application of Con- Contributed volume ment of the status of aquatic ecosystems, a success structed Wetlands in Recycling, Agriculture and that has partly been facilitated by the widespread Agroforestry:Water Management for Changing Flow Available commercialisation of a suite of chlorophyll fluorom- Regimes.- Properties of Biosolids from Sludge Treat- ment Wetlands for Land Application.- Process Based eters designed for almost every application in lakes, 2010. XI, 110 p. 5 illus. (Reviews of Environmental Contamination Models for Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetlands.- rivers and oceans. Numerous publications have been and Toxicology, Vol. 209) Hardcover [..] Application of Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands for Highly Contaminated Wastewater Treatment: 99,95 € Contents Preliminary Results.- Comparison of Performance, ISBN 978-1-4419-6882-1 Foreword Chlorophyll Fluorescence Terminology: Ageing and Eco Balance Data from Four Types of An Introduction.- In situ measurement of variable Constructed Wetlands Treating Raw Sewage ... Fac- fluorescence transients.- Overview of fluorescence tors Affecting Metal Mobilisation During Oxidation protocols: Theory, basic concepts, and practice.- Flu- of[..] orescence as a tool to understand changes in pho- tosynthetic electron flow regulation.- Microscopic Fields of interest measurements of chlorophyll a fluorescence kinetics. Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Con- - Estimating aquatic productivity from active fluo- trol / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution; rescence measurements.- Taxonomic Discrimination Applied Ecology; Landscape Ecology; Plant Ecology; of Phytoplankton by Spectral Fluorescence.- Flow Ecosystems cytometry in phytoplankton research.- The use of the fluorescence signal in studies of[..] Target groups Graduate Fields of interest Marine & Freshwater Sciences; Freshwater & Marine Type of publication Ecology; Plant Sciences; Plant Physiology Contributed volume
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W. Wimmer, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria; K.- M. Jobst, Austrian Federal Office for Meteorology and Surveying, M. Lee, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea; J. Polak, EnVent, Iroqois, Geography Vienna, Austria (Ed.) Ontario, Canada Preservation in Digital Cartography ECODESIGN -- The Competitive N. Hoalst-Pullen, Kennesaw State University, GA, USA; M.W. Pat- Advantage terson, Kennesaw State University, GA, USA (Eds.) Archiving Aspects Geospatial Technologies in Environmental Management The definition of cartographic heritage can be This volume deals with the new EuP-directive of the depicted by actual projects in modern cartography. European Union forcing manufacturers of electronic A very basic structure of cartographic heritage is equipment to consider Ecodesign in their product given by isolating map content, the development, development. Selling electronic equipment in the The book explores new approaches and applica- preparation and creation of map content as well as EU will require conformity assessment with the new tions of geospatial technologies to understand past, map media and media carrier based issues. Therefore EuP-directive currently under development. The present and future impacts environmental policies the topics within cartographic heritage span from conformity will be expressed by the mandatory CE- and management practices have on the landscape. archiving, reproduction, usage, education, geometric marking. From forestry to water use, and from wildlife man- precision to psychological aspects. The contributions agement to agricultural practices, this collection of this unique book describe the main focus of carto- Features of case studies examines the application of geospa- graphic heritage with the help of theory, state-of-the- Two significant trends are shaping the environ- tial technologies in managing natural resources, land art practices and experience reports. It includes focii mental agenda: Green procurement - more and use, and environmental systems. These case stud- on the field of cybercartography, which uses inter- more businesses, governments and even consumers ies are current and written by leading international active, dynamic, multisensory formats with employ- are seeking ecoproducts; and, new product related geospatial technology practitioners. They also incor- ing multimedia and multimodal interfaces, which guidelines, directives and regulations have already porate the causative and resultant roles of environ- urgently necessitate new methods, structures and been developed. How should business respond? mental policies and management within a geospatial technologies. There are tools and approaches available. This book, context. The book is scientific and research-ori- "ECODESIGN – the competitive advantage", was ented, yet appealing to a broad audience interested in Features written specifically to [..] environmental applications of geospatial technolo- The definition of cartographic heritage can be depicted by actual projects in modern cartography. Contents gies, thus making it an important reference source A very basic structure of cartographic heritage is Preface; 1. Sustainability as a Competitive Business for the fields of GIS, remote sensing, geography, given by isolating map content, the development, Advantage; 2. Situation Analysis; 3, Strategy Devel- environmental policy and environmental science. preparation and creation of map content as well as opment; 4. Action Plan Development; 5. Examples; Features map media and media carrier based issues. Therefore Appendices and Supporting Documents The book explores new approaches and applica- the topics within cartographic heritage span from Fields of interest tions of geospatial technologies to understand past, archiving, reproduction, usage, education, geometric Environmental Management; Engineering Design; present and future impacts environmental policies precision [..] Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, and management practices have on the landscape. Fields of interest Marketing; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instru- From forestry to water use, and from wildlife man- Geographical Information Systems / Cartography; mentation agement to agricultural practices, this collection of case studies examines the application of geospatial Computer Applications in Earth Sciences Target groups technologies in managing natural resources, land [..] Target groups Research Contents Research Type of publication Forward.- Introduction.- Case Studies.- Identify- Type of publication Monograph ing and Monitoring Infectious Disease Vector Habi- tats.- Potential Human Impacts on the Application of Monograph Sewage Sludge to Agricultural Fields.- Using GIS to Available Protect and Manage Wetlands in an Agroecosystem: Available Nebraska's Rainwater Basin.- High Altitude Reser- 2010. XVII, 156 p. (Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries, voirs: A Glacial Inventory in Semiarid Chile.- Using 2010. XXII, 309 p. 100 illus. (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Vol. 18) Hardcover GIS and Remote Sensing to Monitor Climate Change Cartography) Hardcover in the Southern Rockies.- Habitat Quality Following 54,95 € the Eruption of Mount St. Helens.- Endemics and 129,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9126-0 Invasives: High Resolution Imagery Use for Species ISBN 978-3-642-12732-8 Censusing and Mapping.- Fire Ecology and[..]
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K. Kriz, University of Vienna, Austria; W. Cartwright, RMIT Univer- S.C. Trombulak, Middlebury College, VT, USA; R.F. Baldwin, Clem- sity, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; L. Hurni, ETH Zurich, Switzerland son University, SC, USA (Eds.) Law (Eds.) Landscape-scale Conservation Mapping Different Geographies Planning C.-J. Chen, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Fisheries Subsidies under To ‘everyday consumers’ of information who use This book applies the latest thinking and techniques International Law contemporary communication devices the ‘not-real’ of systematic conservation planning to the issues that is experienced almost every time they turn on a tele- arise in protecting ecosystem pattern and process vision, watch a movie or access some information in human-dominated landscapes such as seascapes, via the Web. They are instantly taken to another Subsidies to fisheries have been in existence for cen- multiple countries and conservation targets. world, and they can explore another reality. Profes- turies. However, these remained outside the spot- light of the international community until the turn of sional designers and cartographers use the not-real Features this century when the negative effects that fisheries (representations that range from paper maps of fan- This book expands the thinking and techniques of subsidies have on international trade, the environ- tasy to computer-generated virtual reality) to deliver the new field of systematic conservation planning ment and sustainable development became increas- information about real, imaginary or non-human / to include significant improvements borne of inte- ingly clear. As a result the Doha Round Negotiations non-physical geographies. In many cases the map grating social and natural conditions and processes set the parameters for an effective fisheries subsi- metaphor is employed to provide representations to address the questions and problems of protecting dies regime. WTO Members thus embarked in inten- of imaginary or non-human / non-physical geogra- ecosystem pattern and process in human-dominated sive negotiations with the collaboration of various phies and users can use existing map reading skills to landscapes. Specifically it [..] interpret these representations of ‘different’ geogra- international organizations. These negotiations cul- phies. This book addresses the many areas where Contents minated with publication of the legal text of the different geographies are being specified and then Foreword by Hugh Possingham.- Acknowledg- Chairman of the Negotiating Group on Rules in 2007 represented using the map metaphor. It provides ments.- List of Authors.- 1. Introduction: Creating which reflects to a large extent the mandates of the examples of new theories being developed and prac- a Context for Landscape-scale Conservation Plan- Ministerial Conferences and reconciles the diverse tical mapping applications that are used to inform ning.- 2. Assessing Threats to Biological Diversity.- interests of the negotiators. The EU as a major WTO about or[..] 3. Why History Matters in Conservation Planning.- Member and with its own Common Fisheries Policy 4. Developing Institutions to Overcome Governance which has been in effect for a number of years can Features Barriers to Ecoregional Conservation.- 5. Changing serve as the basis for comparison and improvement To ‘everyday consumers’ of information who use Socio-Economic Conditions for Private Woodland of the proposed regulations. contemporary communication devices the ‘not-real’ Protection.- 6. Aquatic Conservation Planning at a Features is experienced almost every time they turn on a tele- Landscape Scale.- 7. From the Last of the Large to Subsidies to fisheries have been in existence for cen- vision, watch a movie or access some information via the Remnants of the Rare: Bird Conservation at an turies. However, these remained outside the spotlight the Web. They are instantly taken to another world, Ecoregional Scale.- 8. The Transboundary Nature of the international community until the turn of this and they can explore another reality. Professional of[..] designers and cartographers use the not-real (repre- century when the negative effects that fisheries sub- sentations that range from paper maps of fantasy to Fields of interest sidies have on international trade, the environment [..] Landscape, Regional and Urban Planning; Landscape and sustainable development became increasingly Ecology; Nature Conservation; Conservation Biol- clear. As a result the Doha Round Negotiations set Contents ogy / Ecology; Biodiversity; Environment (general) the parameters for an effective fisheries [..] Conceptual and Theoretical Principles of MDG.- Structural and Methodological Issues of MDG.- Use Target groups Contents Cases and Examples of MDG. Professional/practitioner Fisheries Subsidies and Current Regulations under International Law.- Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations Fields of interest Type of publication within the WTO Framework.- Analysis of the Pro- Geographical Information Systems / Cartography; Contributed volume posed Fisheries Subsidies Regulations by the Chair- Computer Applications in Earth Sciences man of the WTO Negotiating Group on Rules.- Regulations of Fisheries Subsidies under the Euro- Available Target groups pean Union Regime and Comparison with the Fish- Research eries Subsidies Regulations in the WTO Chair's Text. 2010. XIII, 427 p. 5 illus. Hardcover Type of publication Fields of interest Monograph 199,95 € International & Foreign Law; European Law / Public ISBN 978-90-481-9574-9 International Law; Public Law Available Target groups Research 2010. XII, 255 p. (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartogra- phy) Hardcover Type of publication 99,95 € Monograph ISBN 978-3-642-15536-9 Available
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G. Hallevy, Ono Academic College, Kiryat Ono, Israel R.S. Jakhu, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada (Ed.) A.G. López Martín, University Complutense of Madrid, Spain
A Modern Treatise on the Principle National Regulation of Space International Straits of Legality in Criminal Law Activities Concept, Classification and Rules of Passage
This book discusses legality, one of the four main This book comprehensively addresses all aspects of This book analyzes the regime of navigation in his- principles of criminal law, and is divided into six national space laws and regulations governing the torical relation to the United Nations Convention parts, according to the scientific understanding of conduct of space activities in fifteen space-faring of the Law of Sea (UNCLOS) of 10 December 1982, this key concept. Chapter 1 explores the relation nations. This is the first book of its kind that con- and then analyzes in detail the concept of interna- between legality and the general theory of criminal tains a compilation of materials written from a neu- tional straits to arrive at a complete definition. This law in the context of the structure and development tral and objective perspective by the world’s leading work examines the eight categories of straits laid out of legality in human society. This chapter also out- space law experts selectively drawn from the fifteen in the UNCLOS. It analyzes the right of innocent lines the four secondary principles of legality and countries whose laws and regulations are covered passage and the regime of transit passage, both sys- describes them in general terms. Chapters 2-5 dis- by the book. In order to provide the reader with a tems of navigation in international straits, and then cuss in detail each of the four secondary principles full understanding and appreciation of the various presents the domestic legislation and the traffic sepa- (Legitimate Sources of the Criminal Norm; Applica- relevant national laws and regulations that govern ration schemes which apply to international straits. bility of the Criminal Norm in Time; Applicability space activities, this book explores the policies and Finally, the work includes a complete catalogue of of the Criminal Norm in Place; and Interpretation of rationales underlying the law, constitutional basis straits with the reference to their respective UNC- the Criminal Norm). Finally, Chapter 6 rounds out for the adoption of national space laws, some facts LOS articles. the discussion by addressing the problem of the con- about national space activities in the respective coun- flict of laws. tries, and as well, discusses the relevant principles Features and rules of international space law in order to bring This book analyzes the regime of navigation in his- Features to light the international context of the national torical relation to the United Nations Convention of This book discusses legality, one of the four main laws described. Since the U.S. presently has the most the Law of Sea (UNCLOS) of 10 December 1982, and principles of criminal law, and is divided into six developed and extensive[..] then analyzes in detail the concept of international parts, according to the scientific understanding of straits to arrive at a complete definition. This work this key concept. Chapter 1 explores the relation Features examines the eight categories of straits laid out in the between legality and the general theory of criminal This book comprehensively addresses all aspects of UNCLOS. It analyzes the right of innocent passage law in the context of the structure and development national space laws and regulations governing the and the regime of transit passage, both systems [..] of legality in human society. This chapter also out- conduct of space activities in fifteen space-faring lines the four secondary principles of legality and [..] nations. This is the first book of its kind that con- Contents tains a compilation of materials written from a neu- The First Steps in the Regulation of Passage Through Contents tral and objective perspective by the world’s leading the Straits: From Grotius to Pardo.- The Third Con- 1 The Meaning and Structure of the Principle of space law experts selectively drawn from the fifteen ference of the United Nations on the Law of the Sea Legality in Criminal Law.- 2 The Legitimate Source countries whose laws and regulations are covered [..] or the Metamorphosis of Consensus.- The Defini- of the Criminal Norm.- 3 The Application in Time of tion of the "Undefined" Straits Used for International the Criminal Norm.- 4 The Territorial and Extrater- Contents Navigation.- The Standardised Catalogue of Interna- ritorial Application of the Criminal Norm.- 5 Prin- Forward; Judge A. Koroma.- Introduction and Fac- tional Straits Presented in Part III of the 1982 United ciples of the Interpretation of the Criminal Norm.- tual Background; Ram Jakhu.- 1. International Space Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea.- Interna- 6 The Conflict of Laws within the Conflicts of Laws Law: a Basis for National Regulation; Ronald L. tional Straits and the Right of Innocent Passage with in the Principle of Legality.- Cases.- Bibliography.- Spencer Jr..- 2. Regulation of Space Activities in no Possibility of Suspension.- The New Regime of Index Argentina; Julian Hermida.- 3. Regulation of Space Transit Passage Through International Straits. Activities in Australia; Noel Siemon.- 4. Regulation Fields of interest of Space Activities in Brazil; Jose Monserrat.- 5. Reg- Fields of interest Criminal Law; Law Theory / Law Philosophy; Inter- ulation of Space Activities in Canada; Ram Jakhu.- European Law / Public International Law; Physical national & Foreign Law 6. 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N.A. Anjum, Centre for Environmental and Marine ,Studies M. Ashraf, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan; M. Life Sciences (CESAM) and Department of Chemistry , University of Aveiro, Ozturk, Ege University Bornova, Izmir, Turkey; M.S.A. Ahmad, Uni- 3810–193 Aveiro ,Portugal; S. Umar, Hamdard University, New versity of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (Eds.) Delhi, India; M.-T. Chan, Academia Sinica, Agricultural Biotech- nology Research Center, Taiwan (Eds.) H.M. Alvarez, Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Plant Adaptation and Bosco, Argentina (Ed.) Ascorbate-Glutathione Pathway Phytoremediation Biology of Rhodococcus and Stress Tolerance in Plants
The problems engendered by the conflicting imper- atives of development and ecology show no sign Rhodococcus, a metabolically versatile actinobacte- Plants are sessile organisms that live under a con- of ending, and every day more locations are added ria which is frequently found in the environment, stant barrage of biotic and abiotic insults. Both biotic to the list of landscapes poisoned by human activ- has gained increasing interest due to its potential and abiotic stress factors have been shown to affect ity. This vital book, featuring an international set of biotechnological applications. This Microbiology various aspects of plant system including the accel- authors, is a key reference for researchers and envi- Monographs volume provides a thorough review eration in the formation of reactive oxygen species ronmental managers, as well as anyone involved in of the various aspects of the biochemistry, physiol- (ROS). The ascorbate (AsA)-glutathione (GSH) the mining industry or landscape remediation. The ogy and genetics of the Genus Rhodococcus. Fol- pathway is a key part of the network of reactions comprehensive coverage of current approaches to lowing an overview of its taxonomy, chapters cover involving enzymes and metabolites with redox prop- phytoremediation begins by examining the problem. the structural aspects of rhodococcal cellular enve- erties for the detoxification of ROS, and thus to avert It looks at natural and human-induced toxins, and lope, genomes and plasmids, metabolic and catabolic the ROS-accrued oxidative damage in plants. The their effects on natural vegetation as well as agricul- pathways, such as those of aromatic compounds, present book mainly deals with the information tural crops. Particular attention is paid to the two steroids and nitriles, and desulfurization pathways, gained through the cross-talks and inter-relationship largest challenges to remediation – heavy metals, and as well as the adaption to organic solvents. Fur- studies on the physiological, biochemical and molec- the salt stress that is impeding agricultural produc- ther reviews discuss applications of Rhodococcus ular aspects of the cumulative response of various tivity worldwide. The text moves on to focus on the in the bioremediation of contaminated environ- components of AsA-GSH pathway to stress factors efficacy of different plant species in removing toxic ments, in triacylglycerol accumulation, and in phy- and their significance in plant stress tolerance. pollutants from the environment. Along with analy- topathogenic strategies, as well as the potential of sis of a number of case studies, this section includes Features biosurfactants. A final chapter describes the sole new and updated information on the[..] pathogenic Rhodococcus member, R. equi. Plants are sessile organisms that live under a con- stant barrage of biotic and abiotic insults. Both biotic Features Features and abiotic stress factors have been shown to affect The problems engendered by the conflicting imper- Rhodococcus, a metabolically versatile actinobacte- various aspects of plant system including the accel- atives of development and ecology show no sign ria which is frequently found in the environment, eration in the formation of reactive oxygen species of ending, and every day more locations are added has gained increasing interest due to its potential (ROS). The ascorbate (AsA)-glutathione (GSH) to the list of landscapes poisoned by human activ- biotechnological applications. This Microbiology pathway is a key part of the network of reactions ity. This vital book, featuring an international set of Monographs volume provides a thorough review involving enzymes and metabolites with redox prop- authors, is a key reference for researchers and envi- of the various aspects of the biochemistry, physiol- erties [..] ronmental managers, as well as anyone involved in ogy and genetics of the Genus Rhodococcus. Follow- the mining industry or landscape remediation. The Contents ing an overview of its taxonomy, chapters cover the [..] structural [..] 1. Regulatory Role of Components of Ascorbate-Glu- tathione Pathway in Plant Stress Tolerance; D. Contents Contents Latowski et al.- 2. Ascorbate and Glutathione in 1. Introduction - Toxins and their Phytoremedia- Volker G#rtler and Robert J. Seviour: Systematics Organogenesis, Regeneration and Differentiation tion.- 2. Molecular mechanisms and genetic basis of Members of the Genus Rhodococcus; Iain C. Sut- in Plant in vitro Cultures; J. Tyburski, A. Tretyn.- of heavy metal tolerance in plants.- 3. Biomonitor- cliffe, Alistair K. Brown and Lynn G. Dover: The 3. Role of Ascorbate Peroxidase and Glutathione ing of heavy metal pollution using lichen (Pseude- rhodococcal cell envelope: composition, organisa- Reductase in Ascorbate-Glutathione Cycle and Stress vernia furfuracea (L.) Zopf.) exposed in bags in a tion and biosynthesis; Michael J Larkin, Leonid A Tolerance in Plants; C.-H. Pang, B.-S. Wang.- 4. The semi-arid region, Turkey.- 4. Heavy Metal Toxicity Kulakov, Christopher C R Allen: Genomes and Plas- Ascorbate-Gluathione Cycle and Related Redox Sig- in Plants.- 5. Mechanism of free radical scavenging mids in Rhodococcus; Héctor M. Alvarez: Central nals in Plant-Pathogen Interactions; E. Ku#niak.- 5. and role of phytohormones in plants under abiotic metabolism of species of the genus Rhodococcus; Regulation of The Ascorbate-Glutathione Cycle in stresses.- 6. The Role of Arbuscualr Mycorrhizae in Carla C.C.R. de Carvalho: Adaptation of Rhodococ- Plants Under Drought Stress; A. Sofo et al.-[..] Inducing Resistance to Drought and Salinity Stress in cus to organic solvents; Katherine C. Yam, Robert Crops.- 7. Predicting Growth, Carbon Sequestration Fields of interest van der Geize, Lindsay D. Eltis: Catabolism of aro- and Salinity Impacts of Forestry[..] matic compounds and steroids by Rhodococcus; Plant Physiology; Plant Biochemistry; Ecology; Plant Ludmila[..] Sciences Fields of interest Plant Physiology; Plant Biochemistry; Plant Genetics Target groups Fields of interest and Genomics; Agriculture; Applied Ecology Bacteriology; Applied Microbiology; Biotechnology Research Target groups Type of publication Target groups Research Research Contributed volume Type of publication Type of publication Available Contributed volume Contributed volume 2010. XVII, 443 p. 50 illus. in color. Hardcover Available Available 169,95 € 2010. 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J. Bajorath, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn, Ger- N. Becker, German Mosquito Control Association (KABS), Wald- P.R. Bergethon, Boston University, MA, USA many (Ed.) see, Germany; D. Petric, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia; M. Zgomba, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia; C. Boase, The Pest Management Consultancy, Haverhill UK; M. Madon, The Physical Basis of Biochemistry Chemoinformatics and Vector Surveillance and Control Branch, Los Angeles, CA, USA; C. Dahl, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; A. Kaiser, German The Foundations of Molecular Biophysics Computational Chemical Biology Mosquito Control Association (KABS), Waldsee, Germany
Mosquitoes and Their Control Biological chemistry has changed since the com- Over the past years, the chem(o)informatics field pletion of the human genome project. There is a has further evolved and new application areas have renewed interest and market for individuals trained opened up, for example, in the broadly defined area in biophysical chemistry and molecular biophysics. Mosquitoes and Their Control presents a wealth of of chemical biology. In Chemoinformatics and Com- The Physical Basis of Biochemistry, Second Edition, information on the bionomics, systematics, ecol- putational Chemical Biology, leading investiga- emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of biophysi- ogy, research techniques and control of both nui- tors bring together a detailed series of reviews and cal chemistry by incorporating the quantitative per- sance and disease vector mosquitoes in an easily methods including, among others, system-directed spective of the physical sciences without sacrificing readable style, providing practical guidelines and approaches using small molecules, the design of the complexity and diversity of the biological sys- important information for professionals and laymen target-focused compound libraries, the study of tems, applies physical and chemical principles to the alike. Ninety-two European species and more than molecular selectivity, and the systematic analysis of understanding of the biology of cells and explores 100 globally important vector and nuisance species target-ligand interactions. Furthermore, the book the explosive developments in the area of genomics, are included in the book. Most of them, including delves into similarity methods, machine learning, and in turn, proteomics, bioinformatics, and com- all European species, are described in the fully illus- probabilistic approaches, fragment-based methods, putational and visualization technologies that have trated identification keys, followed by a detailed as well as topics that go beyond the current chemoin- occurred in the past seven years. The book features description of the morphology, biology, distribution formatics spectrum, such as knowledge-based mod- problem sets and examples, clear illustrations, and and medical importance of each species, including eling of G protein-coupled receptor structures and extensive appendixes that provide additional infor- over 700 detailed drawings. Mosquitoes and Their computational design of siRNA libraries. As a vol- mation on related topics in mathematics, physics and Control includes: systematics and biology, medical ume in the highly successful Methods in Molecu- chemistry. lar Biology™ series, this collection provides detailed significance, research techniques, illustrated identi- descriptions and implementation advice that are fication keys for larval and adult mosquito general, Features exceedingly[..] morphology, ecology, and distribution of the species The Physical Basis of Biochemistry is an introduc- identified in the keys, biological, chemical, physical tion to the philosophy and practice of an interdisci- Features and genetic control of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes[..] plinary field in which biological systems are explored Over the past years, the chem(o)informatics field using the quantitative perspective of the physical Features has further evolved and new application areas have scientist. As with the first edition, the idea that a Mosquitoes and Their Control presents a wealth of opened up, for example, in the broadly defined area fundamental understanding of the basic physical information on the bionomics, systematics, ecology, of chemical biology. In Chemoinformatics and Com- principles underlying chemical biological systems is research techniques and control of both nuisance putational Chemical Biology, leading investiga- vital remains the focus of this second [..] tors bring together a detailed series of reviews and and disease vector mosquitoes in an easily readable methods including, among others, system-directed style, providing practical guidelines and important Contents approaches using small molecules, the design of tar- information for professionals and laymen alike. Preface.- Introduction.Philosophy and practice of get-focused [..] Ninety-two European species and more than 100 biophysical study.Overview of the biological sys- globally important vector and nuisance [..] tem under study – descriptive models.Physical Contents thoughts, biological systems - the application of Fields of interest Some Trends in Chem(o)informatics.- Molecular modeling principles to understanding biological Animal Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeography; Similarity Measures.- The Ups and Downs of Struc- systems.Probability and statistics.- Physical prin- Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Public Health; Evolu- ture-Activity Landscapes.- Computational Analysis ciples: energy, the prime observable.Biophysical tionary Biology; Epidemiology of Activity and Selectivity Cliffs.- Similarity Search- forces in molecular systems.An introduction to ing Using 2D Structural Fingerprints.- Predicting the quantum mechanics.Chemical principles.Measuring Performance of Fingerprint Similarity Searching.- Target groups Research the energy of a system: energetics and the first law Bayesian Methods in Virtual Screening and Chem- of thermodynamics.Entropy and the second law of ical Biology.- Reduced Graphs and Their Applica- Type of publication thermodynamics.Which way did that system go? 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S. Bondy, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA; K. Maiese, Uni- J.E. Bradshaw, Scottish Crop Research Institute, Dundee, UK (Ed.) J.M. Bridger, Division of Biosciences, School of Health Sciences versity of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA and Social Care, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK; E.V. Volpi, Well- (Eds.) come Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, Root and Tuber Crops Oxford, UK (Eds.) Aging and Age-Related Disorders Fluorescence in situ Hybridization It is important to include Tuber and Root Crops (FISH) in the Handbook of Plant Breeding. They include Features that characterize the aging process include starchy staple crops that are of increasing impor- Protocols and Applications the gradual accumulation of cell damage after pro- tance for global food security and relief of poverty, longed exposure to oxidative and inflammatory important millennium goals for the United Nations. events over a lifetime. In addition to the accretion of Indeed, 2008 was the UN International Year of the The design simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the lesions, the intrinsic levels of pro-oxidant and aber- Potato in recognition of this role of the potato as early Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) pro- rant immune responses are elevated with age. These the world’s third most important food crop after tocols, combined with the significant acceleration adverse events are often further enhanced by the wheat and rice. The other major staples are cassava, of discoveries in related technical areas like fluores- chronic and slow progressing diseases that character- sweetpotato and yam. Together they occupy about cence microscopy, digital imaging, and nucleic acid ize the senescent brain and cardiovascular system. 50 million hectares, with production at 640 million technology have prompted the diversification of the The incidence of some disorders such as Alzheimer's metric tons, of which 70% is in developing coun- original technique into an outstanding number of disease and vascular diseases are sufficiently preva- tries. In total there are more than 30 species of Root imaginative and useful applications, thus promot- lent in the extreme elderly that these disorders can and Tuber Crops grown in the world today. Given ing its expansion into different areas of basic and arguably be considered "normal". Aging and Aging- the content of other volumes in the series, it makes applied research in the post-genomic era. In Fluores- Related Disorders examines the interface between sense to include sugar and fodder beets; swedes and cence in situ Hybridization (FISH): Protocols and normal and pathological aging, and illustrates how turnips; and minor root and tuber crops so that the Applications, experts in the field portray the vibrant this border can sometimes be diffuse. It explores and book series is as complete as possible. Like the other complexity and diversity of the current FISH proto- illustrates the processes underlying the means by volumes in the series, this one will present informa- col landscape, providing cutting-edge examples of which aging becomes increasingly associated with tion on the latest in applied plant breeding[..] inappropriate levels of free radical activity and how various applications for genetic and developmental this can serve as a platform for the[..] Features research, cancer research, reproductive medicine, Root and Tuber Crops John Bradshaw Editor A diagnostic and prognostic purposes, microbial ecol- Features number of root and tuber crops were first domesti- ogy and evolutionary studies. The book is divided Features that characterize the aging process include cated several thousand years ago, but none became into four convenient sections covering the core tech- the gradual accumulation of cell damage after pro- important on a global scale until after the end of the niques, technical advancements and novel[..] longed exposure to oxidative and inflammatory 16th century. Today the potato is the world’s third Features events over a lifetime. In addition to the accretion of most important food crop (314 million tonnes pro- The design simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the lesions, the intrinsic levels of pro-oxidant and aber- duced in 2008), after wheat and rice. Cassava (233) is early Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) pro- rant immune responses are elevated with age. These the most important root and tuber crop in the trop- tocols, combined with the significant acceleration adverse events are often further enhanced by the ics where [..] chronic and slow progressing diseases that character- of discoveries in related technical areas like fluores- ize [..] Contents cence microscopy, digital imaging, and nucleic acid Table of Contents.- Preface.- Chapter 1 Potato.- technology have prompted the diversification of the Contents Chapter 2 Cassava.- Chapter 3 Sweet Potato.- Chap- original technique into an outstanding number of Protein Redox Regulation Mechanisms in Aging; ter 4 Yams.- Chapter 5 Taro and Cocoyam.- Chap- imaginative and useful applications, thus promoting Nitrosative Stress in Aging – Its Importance and ter 6 Sugar Beet.- Chapter 7 Fodder Beet.- Chapter 8 [..] Biological Implications on NF-#B signaling; Inter- Swedes and Turnip. vention with Multiple Micronutrients Including Contents Dietary and Endogenous Antioxidants for Healthy Fields of interest Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH), Basic Aging; Advanced Glycation End Products, Rage and Plant Breeding / Biotechnology; Plant Sciences; Principles, and Methodology.- Fluorescence in Aging; Sirtuins and Mammalian Aging; Estrogenic Plant Anatomy / Development; Plant Genetics and situ Hybridization on DNA Halo Preparations and Modulation of Longevity by Induction of Antioxi- Genomics Extended Chromatin Fibers.- Detection of Nascent dant Enzymes; Mitochondrial Respiratory Function RNA Transcripts by Fluorescence in situ Hybridiza- Decline in Aging and Lifespan Extension by Caloric Target groups tion.- Fluorescence in situ Hybridization Analy- Restriction; Methylglyoxal, Oxidative Stress, and Research sis of Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissues, Aging; Novel Strategies for Neurovascular Longevity Including Tissue Microarrays.- Fluorescence in situ during[..] Type of publication Hybridization (FISH) on Tissue Cryosections.- Mul- Contributed volume tiplex Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (M-FISH).- Fields of interest Optical Mapping of Protein-DNA Complexes on Oxidative Stress; Geriatrics / Gerontology; Cell Biol- Available Chromatin Fibers.- 3D-FISH on Cultured Cells ogy Combined with[..]
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P. Bross, Research Unit for Molecular Medicine, Aarhus University F.L. Consoli, ESALQ/USP - Entomology, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil; J.R.P. S. Delrot, University of Bordeaux, France; H. Medrano, Univer- Hospital, University of Aarhus, Aarhus N, Demark; N. Gregersen, Parra, ESALQ/USP - Entomology, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil; R.A. Zuc- sity of Balearic Islands, Spain; E. Or, The Volcani Center, Rischon Research Unit for Molecular Medicine, Aarhus University Hospi- chi, ESALQ/USP - Entomology, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil (Eds.) LeZion, Israel; L. Bavaresco, Catholic University of Sacro Cuore, tal, University of Aarhus, Aarhus N, Demark (Eds.) Piacenza, Italy; S. Grando, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy (Eds.) Egg Parasitoids in Agroecosystems Protein Misfolding and Cellular with Emphasis on Trichogramma Stress in Disease and Aging Methodologies and Results in Grapevine Research Concepts and Protocols Egg Parasitoids in Agroecosystems with emphasis on Trichogramma was conceived to help in the pro- motion of biological control through egg parasitoids Grapevine is a crop of major economical interest, How and why certain proteins misfold and how this by providing both basic and applied information. and wine represents a multicultural heritage which misfolding is linked to many disease processes has The book has a series of chapters dedicated to the has been growing since several milleniums. Yet, become a well-documented topic of study. Protein understanding of egg parasitoid taxonomy, develop- modern viticulture must face several challenges. Misfolding and Cellular Stress in Disease and Aging: ment, nutrition and reproduction, host recognition Global climate has increased berry sugar content Concepts and Protocols moves beyond the basics and utilization, and their distribution and host asso- (and alcohol in the wine) whereas phenolic and to emphasize the molecular effects of protein mis- ciations. There are also several chapters focusing on aromatic ripeness are not always achieved. Water folding at a cellular level, to delineate the impacts the mass production and commercialization of egg supply is becoming shorter. New varieties better and cellular reactions that play a role in pathogenetic parasitoids for biological control, addressing impor- adapted to new climatic conditions might have to mechanisms, and to pinpoint possible manipulations tant issues such as parasitoid quality control, the risk be planted, which may affect wine typicity. Phyto- and treatment strategies that can counteract, mod- assessment of egg parasitoids to non-target species, chemical treatments are more controlled, and the ify, or delay the consequences of misfolding. The vol- the use of egg parasitoids in integrated pest manage- consumer pays increasing attention to environmen- ume begins with several concepts and approaches ment programs and the impact of GMO on these tally safe practices. New methods reducing pesti- developed in the recent past including a connection natural enemies. Chapters provide an in depth anal- cide use, but maintaining yield and typicity, must to the research field of aging, where protein misfold- ysis of the literature available, are richly illustrated, be designed. The present book illustrates the recent ing diseases have been equated to premature aging and propose future trends. progress made in ecophysiology, molecular and cell processes, and the book’s coverage continues with biology, and pathology of grapevine, as well as in detailed descriptions of protocols for relevant experi- Features precision viticulture and berry composition. Com- mental approaches. Written in the highly successful Egg Parasitoids in Agroecosystems with emphasis on bination of these new tools with field observations Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, proto- Trichogramma was conceived to help in the promo- will undoubtly make it easier to face the challenges cols chapters include introductions to[..] tion of biological control through egg parasitoids by described above.[..] providing both basic and applied information. The Features book has a series of chapters dedicated to the under- Features How and why certain proteins misfold and how this standing of egg parasitoid taxonomy, development, Grapevine is a crop of major economical interest, misfolding is linked to many disease processes has nutrition and reproduction, host recognition and and wine represents a multicultural heritage which become a well-documented topic of study. Protein utilization, and their distribution and host associa- has been growing since several milleniums. Yet, Misfolding and Cellular Stress in Disease and Aging: tions. [..] modern viticulture must face several challenges. Concepts and Protocols moves beyond the basics to Global climate has increased berry sugar content emphasize the molecular effects of protein misfold- Contents (and alcohol in the wine) whereas phenolic and aro- ing at a cellular level, to delineate the impacts and 1. Reproduction and Immature Development of matic ripeness are not always achieved. Water supply cellular reactions that play a role in pathogenetic [..] Egg Parasitoids; Guy Boivin.- 2. Nutritional Ecol- is becoming shorter. New varieties better adapted to ogy of Insect Egg Parasitoids; S. Bradleigh Vinson.- new [..] Contents 3. Antennal Structures Used in Communication by Protein Misfolding and Cellular Stress: An Egg Parasitoids; Roberto Romani, Nunzio Isidoro, Contents Overview.- Protein Aggregation Diseases: Toxicity Ferdinando Bin.- 4. Host Searching by Egg Para- Foreword. Serge Delrot.- 1. Grapevine roots and soil of Soluble Prefibrillar Aggregates and Their Clin- sitoids: Exploitation of Host Chemical Cues; Stefano environment: growth, distribution and function. ical Significance.- Consequences of Stress in the Colazza, Ezio Peri, Gianandrea Salerno, Eric Conti.- Felicidad de Herralde, Robert Savé, Xavier Aranda, Secretory Pathway: The ER Stress Response and Its 5. Genetics of the Behavioral Ecology of Egg Para- Carme Biel, M Mar.- 2. Radiation balance in vine- Role in the Metabolic Syndrome.- What Role Does sitoids; Eric Wajnberg.- 6. Sex Ratio Modulators of yards. Pilar Baeza, Patricia Sánchez-De-Miguel, José Mitochondrial Stress Play in Neurodegenerative Egg Parasitoids; James Russell, Richard Stouthamer.- Ramón Lissarrague.- 3. Vegetative growth, total leaf Diseases?.- Autophagy in Disease.- Mitophagy and 7. Systematics of the Trichogrammatidae[..] area and surface indexes. Patricia Sánchez de Miguel, Mitoptosis in Disease Processes.- Cellular Stress and Pilar Baeza; Pedro Junquera, José Ramón Lissar- Protein Misfolding During Aging.- Measuring Con- Fields of interest rague.- 4. Vegetative growth, reproductive devel- sequences of Protein Misfolding and Cellular Stress Entomology; Animal Ecology; Agriculture opment and vineyard balance. L.G. Santesteban, C. Using OMICS Techniques.- Production of Cells Miranda, J.B. Royo .- 5. 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G.R. Dixon, University of Reading, UK; E.L. Tilston, Scottish Uni- J. Douglas, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Canberra, H. Ehrlich, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany versitities Environmental Research Centre, UK (Eds.) ACT, Australia; M. Simula, University of Helsinki, Finland Biological Materials of Marine Soil Microbiology and Sustainable The Future of the World's Forests Origin Crop Production Ideas vs Ideologies Invertebrates
Soils into which crop plants root and from which At the landmark 1992 United Nations Conference This text is the first ever to offer a coherent analy- they obtain essential minerals and water contain on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), sis of the nature, origin and evolution of biocompos- huge arrays of microbes. Many have highly beneficial solemn resolutions were made both to protect the ites and biopolymers found within the broad variety effects on crop growth and productivity, others are world’s biodiversity and to co-operate on manag- of marine invertebrate organisms and their unusual pathogens causing diseases and losses to yield and ing natural forests in a sustainable and ecologically structural formations. It is an interdisciplinary look quality, a few microbes offer protection from these responsible way. If anything, given recent develop- at the biomineralization, biomimetics and materi- pathogenic forms and others have little or no effect. ments in issues such as climate change and poverty, als science unique to marine invertebrates. In this These intimate and often complex inter-relationships the problem of protecting and sustaining forests seminal work, Hermann Ehrlich, for the first time, are being explored with increasing success provid- should logically have become more important glob- proposes the classification, “biological materials of ing exciting opportunities for increasing crop yields ally. Yet public interest in, and development support marine origin”. He uses numerous unique exam- and quality in sustainable harmony with the popula- for, forest activities have declined and rates of for- ples of marine origin to critically analyze many cur- tions of beneficial soil microbes and to the detriment est loss remain stubbornly high. Why has this hap- rent relevant concepts from both the biological and of pathogens. This book explores current knowledge pened? This book seeks answers to this question. materials science perspectives, including hierarchi- for each of these aspects of soil microbiology and It examines the often dysfunctional relationships cal organization of biocomposites and skeletal struc- indicates where future progress is most likely to aid between various members of the international forest tures, structural bioscaffolds, biosculpturing, and in increasing crop productivity by means which are constituency, which have so often prevented the for- biomimetism. In addition, he covers many mod- environmentally benign and beneficial. mation of consensus. It also explores the tendency ern topics never before available in textbook format, to pursue technical and politically convenient ‘fixes’ such as phenomenon of multiphase biomineraliza- Features focused on the internal workings of the forest sector, tion, biomineralization-demineralization-remineral- Soils into which crop plants root and from which while ignoring the overwhelming influence of[..] they obtain essential minerals and water contain ization phenomena, and silica-collagen and[..] huge arrays of microbes. Many have highly beneficial Features Features effects on crop growth and productivity, others are At the landmark 1992 United Nations Conference This text is the first ever to offer a coherent analy- pathogens causing diseases and losses to yield and on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), sis of the nature, origin and evolution of biocompos- quality, a few microbes offer protection from these solemn resolutions were made both to protect the ites and biopolymers found within the broad variety pathogenic forms and others have little or no effect. world’s biodiversity and to co-operate on manag- of marine invertebrate organisms and their unusual These intimate and often complex inter-relationships ing natural forests in a sustainable and ecologically structural formations. It is an interdisciplinary look [..] responsible way. If anything, given recent develop- at the biomineralization, biomimetics and materials ments in issues such as climate change and poverty, science unique to marine invertebrates. In this semi- Contents the problem of protecting and sustaining forests nal work, Hermann Ehrlich, for the first [..] Author addresses.- Preface 1: The Nature of Sustain- should logically [..] able Agriculture; Andrew D. Noble and Sawaeng Contents Ruaysoongnern.- 2: The microbiology of natural Contents Preface; Introduction: Species richness and diver- soils; Teri C. Balser, Devin Wixon, Lindsey K. Moritz PART I: ISSUES AND QUESTIONS Chapter 1 DIS- sity of marine biomaterials. Part One: Biomaterials. and Laura Lipps.- 3: Soil microbiology and nutri- APPEARING RAINFORESTS: NEW SOLUTIONS 1. Biomaterials and Biological Materials, common ent cycling; D.W. Hopkins and J.A.J. Dungait.- 4: Chapter 2 GLOBAL FORESTS: DEBATE AND DYS- definitions, History, and Classification. Part Two: The Role of Microbial Communities in the Forma- FUNCTION Chapter 3 THE STATE OF GLOBAL Biominerals and Biomineralization. 2. Biominerals. tion and Decomposition of Soil Organic Matter; Leo FOREST RESOURCES PART II : THE DYNAMICS 3. Biomineralization. 4. Biomineralization-Deminer- Condron, Christine Stark, Maureen O’Callaghan, OF FOREST LOSS Chapter 4 ARE TRADE AND alization-Remineralization Phenomena in Nature. 5. Peter Clinton and Zhiqun Huang.- 5: Intimate Asso- FORESTS SURVIVAL COMPATIBLE? Chapter 5 Multiphase Biomineralization. Part Three: Biomin- ciations of Beneficial Soil Microbes with Host Plants; DEFORESTATION: CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS eralized Structures and Biocomposites. 6. Hierarchi- Oksana Y. Shtark, Alexey Y. Borisov, Vladimir A.[..] PART III: SUSTAINABILITY AND VALUATION cal Biological Materials. 7. Paleodyction Honeycomb OF THE FORESTS Chapter 6 SUSTAINABILITY Structure. 8. Peculiarities of the Structural Organiza- Fields of interest AND FORESTS: IDEAS AND IDEOLOGIES Chap- tion of a Glass Sponge[..] Microbiology; Soil Science & Conservation; Agricul- ter 7 FINANCING FORESTS SUSTAINABILITY ture; Plant Pathology; Economics WITH CLIMATE BENEFITS Chapter 8 FINAL Fields of interest THOUGHTS REFERENCES Target groups Invertebrates; Biomaterials; Biotechnology; Bioor- ganic Chemistry; Life Sciences (general) Graduate Fields of interest Forestry Management; Development Economics; Type of publication Target groups Environmental Management; Political Science Contributed volume Research
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D. Fenyö, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY, USA (Ed.) U.J. Frey, Zentrum für Philosophie und Grundlagen der Wis- J.H.P. Hackstein, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands senschaft, Giessen, Germany; C. Störmer, Zentrum für Philoso- (Ed.) phie und Grundlagen der Wissenschaft, Giessen, Germany; K.P. Computational Biology Willführ, Zentrum für Philosophie und Grundlagen der Wis- senschaft, Giessen, Germany (Eds.) (Endo)symbiotic Methanogenic Archaea Computational biology is an interdisciplinary field Homo Novus - A Human Without that applies mathematical, statistical, and computer Illusions science methods to answer biological questions, and Methanogens are prokaryotic microorganisms that its importance has only increased with the introduc- produce methane as an end-product of a complex tion of high-throughput techniques such as auto- biochemical pathway. They are strictly anaerobic Converging evidence from disciplines including matic DNA sequencing, comprehensive expression archaea and occupy a wide variety of anoxic envi- sociobiology, evolutionary psychology and human analysis with microarrays, and proteome analysis ronments. Methanogens also thrive in the cytoplasm biology forces us to adopt a new idea of what it with modern mass spectrometry. In Computational of anaerobic unicellular eukaryotes and in the gas- means to be a human. As cherished concepts such Biology, expert practitioners present a broad sur- trointestinal tracts of animals and humans. The sym- as free will, naïve realism, humans as creation's vey of computational biology methods by focusing biotic methanogens in the gastrointestinal tracts of crowning glory fall and our moral roots in ape group on their applications, including primary sequence ruminants and other “methanogenic” mammals con- dynamics become clearer, we have to take leave of analysis, protein structure elucidation, transcrip- tribute significantly to the global methane budget. many concepts that have been central to defining tomics and proteomics data analysis, and explo- This monograph deals with methanogenic endosym- our humanness. What emerges is a new human, the ration of protein interaction networks. As a volume bionts of anaerobic protists, in particular ciliates and homo novus, a human being without illusions. Lead- in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biol- termite flagellates, and with methanogens in the gas- ing authors from many different fields explore these ogy™ series, this work provides the kind of detailed trointestinal tracts of vertebrates and arthropods. issues by addressing a range of illusions and provid- description and implementation advice that is crucial Further reviews discuss the genomic consequences ing evidence for the need, despite considerable reluc- for getting optimal results. Authoritative and easy to of living together in symbiotic associations, the role tance, to relinquish some of our most cherished ideas use, Computational Biology is an ideal guide for all of methanogens in syntrophic degradation, and the about ourselves. scientists interested in quantitative biology. function and evolution of hydrogenosomes, hydro- gen-producing organelles of certain anaerobic pro- Features Features tists. Computational biology is an interdisciplinary field Converging evidence from disciplines including sociobiology, evolutionary psychology and human that applies mathematical, statistical, and computer Features biology forces us to adopt a new idea of what it science methods to answer biological questions, and Methanogens are prokaryotic microorganisms that means to be a human. As cherished concepts such its importance has only increased with the introduc- produce methane as an end-product of a complex as free will, naïve realism, humans as creation's tion of high-throughput techniques such as auto- biochemical pathway. They are strictly anaerobic crowning glory fall and our moral roots in ape group matic DNA sequencing, comprehensive expression archaea and occupy a wide variety of anoxic environ- dynamics become clearer, we have to take leave of analysis with microarrays, and proteome analysis ments. Methanogens also thrive in the cytoplasm of many concepts that have been central to [..] with modern mass spectrometry. In Computational anaerobic unicellular eukaryotes and in the gastroin- Biology, [..] Contents testinal tracts of animals and humans. The symbiotic methanogens in the gastrointestinal tracts of rumi- Contents 1 Introduction.- PART I Humans Are Exceptional.- nants and [..] Sequencing and Genome Assembly Using Next- 2 The Position of Man in the Cosmos.- 3 Living Dif- ferences.- 4 Nothing to Talk About.- PART II We Generation Technologies.- RNA Structure Predic- Contents Are Independent of Our Sociobiological Roots.- tion.- Normalization of Gene-Expression Microar- Tom Fenchel and Bland J. Finlay: Free-living pro- 5 The True Egoist Is Cooperative.- 6 The Social ray Data.- Prediction of Transmembrane Topology tozoa with endosymbiotic methanogens.- Johannes Brain and Its Implications.- 7 Why Most Theories and Signal Peptide Given a Proteins Amino Acid H.P. Hackstein: Anaerobic ciliates and their Get ItWrong.- PART III The Biological Imperative Sequence.- Protein Structure Modeling.- Tem- methanogenic endosymbionts.- Kazunari Ushida: Doesn’t Matter to Us.- 8 Mortality Crises and Their plate-Based Protein Structure Modeling.- Automated Symbiotic methanogens and rumen ciliates.- Naoya Consequences for Human Life Histories.- 9 Costs Protein NMR Structure Determination in Solution.- Shinzato and Yoichi Kamagata: The methanogenic and Consequences of Reproduction.- 10 Height and Computational Tools in Protein Crystallography.- and eubacterial endosymbionts of Trimyema.- Reproductive Success.- PART IV The Past Doesn’t 3-D Structures of Macromolecules Using Single Par- Yuichi Hongoh and Moriya Ohkuma: Termite Gut Echo in Our Heads.- 11 Developmental Psychology ticle Analysis in EMAN.- Computational Design of Flagellates and Their Methanogenic and Eubacte- Without[..] Chimeric Protein Libraries for Directed Evolution.- rial Symbionts.- Andreas Brune: Methanogens in Mass Spectrometric[..] Fields of interest the digestive tract of termites.- Everly Conway de Macario and Alberto J. 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A.R. Hallauer, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; M.J. Carena, R.C.P. Kerckhoffs, University of California San Diego, Department P. Kindlmann, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic; A.F.G. North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA; J.B. Miranda Filho of Bioengineering (Ed.) Dixon, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK; J.P. Michaud, Kansas State University, Hays, KS, USA (Eds.) Quantitative Genetics in Maize Patient-Specific Modeling of the Breeding Cardiovascular System Aphid Biodiversity under Environmental Change Technology-Driven Personalized Medicine Patterns and Processes Maize is used in an endless list of products that are directly or indirectly related to human nutrition and The main purpose of the book is to demonstrate the food security. Maize is grown in producer farms, design of a variety of patient-specific models within This book presents completely novel, yet unpub- farmers depend on genetically improved cultivars, the cardiovascular system in computational biol- lished findings on aphid population dynamics and and maize breeders develop improved maize cul- ogy. The maturation of computational biology could ecology in the context of recent environmental tivars for farmers. Nikolai I. Vavilov defined plant lead to a new approach to medicine. During the last changes and closely related issues. It can be used as breeding as plant evolution directed by man. Among five to ten years, there have been many improve- complementary text in any course on population crops, maize is one of the most successful examples ments in diagnostic medical technologies such as dynamics and ecology of crop pests at undergraduate for breeder-directed evolution. Maize is a cross-pol- multi-slice cardiac CT imaging, 3-D electroanatomic or graduate levels. The book is intended mainly for linated species with unique and separate male and mapping, and many types of applications of Mag- graduate students, researchers in crop science, crop female organs allowing techniques from both self netic Resonance Imaging (i.e. magnetic resonance protection, agricultural advisors and managers, but and cross-pollinated crops to be utilized. As a con- tagging and diffusion tensor imaging). Combined it will surely attract attention of many other people sequence, a diverse set of breeding methods can be with more powerful computing resources and more interested in insect pests, their biological control and utilized for the development of various maize culti- accurate predictive computational models it is fea- ecology. var types for all economic conditions (e.g., improved sible to begin developing mechanistic patient-spe- populations, inbred lines, and their hybrids for cific models that may help diagnosis, guide therapy Features different types of markets). Maize breeding is the or surgery, and predict outcomes of the latter. Many This book presents completely novel, yet unpub- science of maize cultivar development. Public invest- questions need to be answered before computational lished findings on aphid population dynamics and ment in maize breeding from 1865 to 1996 was $3 modeling can be fully integrated with standard care, ecology in the context of recent environmental billion (Crosbie et al., 2004) and the return[..] such as what is the minimal data set needed from the changes and closely related issues. It can be used as complementary text in any course on population Features patient in order to build a reliable predictive model? dynamics and ecology of crop pests at undergraduate Handbook of Plant Breeding Arnel R. Hallauer • What[..] or graduate levels. The book is intended mainly for Marcelo J. Carena • J.B. Miranda Filho Quantita- Features graduate students, researchers in crop science, crop tive Genetics in Maize Breeding Public investment Patient-Specific Modeling of the Cardiovascular Sys- protection, [..] in maize breeding from 1865 to 1996 was $3 billion tem demonstrates the design of a variety of patient- (Crosbie et al., 2004) and the return on investment specific models within the cardiovascular system Contents was $260 billion as a consequence of applied maize and how they could be applied on a larger scale in Pavel Kindlmann, Anthony F.G. Dixon and Jean- breeding, even without full understanding of the the clinic. Patient-specific modeling will lead to a Paul Michaud: Preface.- 1. Pavel Kindlmann and genetic basis of heterosis. Quantitative genetics has paradigm shift within medicine if applied success- Anthony F.G. Dixon: Modelling population dynam- [..] fully, yet many questions need to be answered before ics of aphids and their natural enemies.- 2. Olga Ameixa: Aphids in a changing world.- 3.Richard Contents computational modeling can be fully integrated with Harrington and Suzanne Clark: Trends in the tim- Preface.- Introduction.- Means and Variances.- [..] ings of the start and end of annual flight periods.- Resemblance Between Relatives.- Hereditary Vari- Contents 4.Joan van Baaren, Cécile Le Lann and Jacques van ance: Mating Designs.- Hereditary Variance: Exper- Foreward.- Preface.- Integrating State-of-the-Art Alphen: Consequences of climate change for aphid- imental Estimates.- Selection: Theory.- Selection: Computational Modeling with Clinical Practice: The based multi-trophic systems.- 5.Jean-Paul Michaud: Experimental Results.- Testers and Combining Abil- Promise of Numerical Methods.- Patient-specific Implications of climate change for cereal aphids on ity.- Inbreeding.- Heterosis.- Germplasm.- Breeding Modeling of Cardiovascular Dynamics with a Major the great plains of North America.- 6.Jawwad A. Plans.- Index. Role for Adaptation.- Patient-specific Modeling Qureshi:[..] Fields of interest of Structure and Function of Cardiac Cells.- Stud- Fields of interest Plant Breeding / Biotechnology; Plant Genetics and ies of Therapeutic Strategies for Atrial Fibrillation Entomology Genomics; Plant Sciences; Plant Biochemistry based on a Biophysical Model of the Human Atria.- Patient-specific Modeling for Critical Care.- Biome- Target groups Target groups chanical Analysis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.- Research Research The Cardiac Atlas Project: Towards a Map of the Heart.- In Vivo Myocardial Material Properties[..] Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Monograph Fields of interest Bioinformatics; Computational Biology / Bioinfor- Available Available matics; Biomedical Engineering; Cardiology
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizas: Physiology Computational Biology of Plant Growth and Health Promoting and Function Transcription Factor Binding Bacteria
In the years since the first edition of “Arbuscular Through great experimental difficulty, we’ve wit- To cope with the increasing problems created by Mycorrhizas: Physiology and Function” was pub- nessed rapid, crucial developments at the inter- agrochemicals such as plant fertilizers, pesticides lished, an exceptional proliferation of interest in section of computational biology, experimental and other plant protection agents, biological alterna- mycorrhizal biology has developed. This has been technology, and statistics through which the vital tives have been developed over the past years. These associated with advances in different research dis- process of transcriptional regulation can be further include biopesticides, such as bacteria for the control ciplines such as genetics, genomics, proteomics, examined. In Computational Biology of Transcrip- of plant diseases, and biofertilizer to improve crop metabolomics and physiology, advances which have tion Factor Binding, experts in the field examine the productivity and quality. Especially plant growth generated better insight into topics of mycorrhizal basic principles and provide detailed guidance for promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are as effective as biology, including the mechanisms of host-mycor- the computational analyses and biological interpre- pure chemicals in terms of plant growth enhance- rhiza interactions pre- and post-penetration, the tations of transcription factor binding, while disclos- ment and disease control, in addition to their ability influence of the symbiosis on the host and its sur- ing critical practical information and caveats that to manage abiotic and other stresses in plants. The roundings, and the evolution and diversity of myc- are missing from many research publications. The various facets of these groups of bacteria are treated orrhization. It therefore became necessary to both volume serves not only computational biologists in this Microbiology Monograph, with emphasis on update and expand the book's coverage in this, its but experimentalists as well, who may want to bet- their emergence in agriculture. Further topics are second edition. ter understand how to design and execute experi- Bacillus species that excrete peptides and lipopep- ments and to communicate more effectively with tides with antifungal, antibacterial and surfactant Features computational biologists, computer scientists, and activity, plant-bacteria-environment interactions, In the years since the first edition of “Arbuscular statisticians. Written for the highly successful Meth- mineral-nutrient exchange, nitrogen assimilation, Mycorrhizas: Physiology and Function” was pub- ods in Molecular Biology™ series, this work provides biofilm formation and cold-tolerant microorgan- lished, an exceptional proliferation of interest in the kind of detailed description and implementation isms. mycorrhizal biology has developed. This has been advice[..] associated with advances in different research dis- Features ciplines such as genetics, genomics, proteomics, Features To cope with the increasing problems created by metabolomics and physiology, advances which have Through great experimental difficulty, we’ve wit- agrochemicals such as plant fertilizers, pesticides generated better insight into topics of mycorrhizal nessed rapid, crucial developments at the inter- and other plant protection agents, biological alterna- biology, [..] section of computational biology, experimental tives have been developed over the past years. These technology, and statistics through which the vital include biopesticides, such as bacteria for the control Contents process of transcriptional regulation can be further of plant diseases, and biofertilizer to improve crop PART ONE: HOST-FUNGAL INTERACTIONS: examined. In Computational Biology of Transcrip- productivity and quality. Especially plant growth PRE- PENETRATION.- Chapter 1: Fungal spore tion Factor Binding, experts in the field examine the promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are as effective [..] germination and pre-symbiotic mycelial growth - basic principles and provide detailed guidance for Physiological and genetic aspects/ Manuela Gio- the [..] Contents vannetti, Luciano Avio, Cristiana Sbrana.- Chap- Dardanelli MS, Carletti SM, Paulucci NS, Medeot ter 2: Metabolites in separated exudate fractions of Contents DB, Rodriguez Cáceres EA, Vita FA, Bueno M, carrot roots grown under phosphorus stress and An Overview of the Computational Analyses and Fumero MV, Garcia MB: Benefits of Plant Growth their potential role in AM fungus/host interactions/ Discovery of Transcription Factor Binding Sites.- Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Rhizobia in Gerald Nagahashi, David D. Douds, Yurdagul Fer- Components and Mechanisms of Regulation of Agriculture.- Márcia do Vale Barreto Figueiredo, hatoglu.- Chapter 3:The making of symbiotic cells in Gene Expression.- Regulatory Regions in DNA: Lucy Seldin, Fabio Fernando de Araujo, Rosa de arbuscular mycorrhizal roots/ Andrea Genre, Paola Promoters, Enhancers, Silencers, and Insulators.- Lima Eamos Mariano: PGPR: Fundamentals and Bonfante.- Chapter 4: Strigolactones and their role in Three-Dimensional Structures of DNA-Bound Tran- Applications.- Haluk Ça#lar Kaymak: Potential arbuscular[..] scriptional Regulators.- Identification of Promoter of PGPR in Agricultural Innovations.- G Senevi- Regions and Regulatory Sites.- Motif Discovery ratne, MLMAW Weerasekara, KACN Seneviratne, Fields of interest Using Expectation Maximization and Gibbs’ Sam- JS Zavahir, ML Kecskés, IR Kennedy: Importance Plant Sciences; Microbiology; Eukaryotic Microbiol- pling.- Probabilistic Approaches to Transcription of biofilm formation in plant growth promoting rhi- ogy Factor Binding Site Prediction.- The Motif Tool zobacterial action.- Naveen K.[..] Assessment Platform (MTAP) for Sequence-Based Target groups Transcription Factor[..] Fields of interest Graduate Bacteriology; Agriculture; Plant Breeding / Biotech- Fields of interest nology; Plant Pathology; Applied Microbiology Type of publication Protein Science; Computer Applications in Life Sci- Contributed volume ences Target groups Research Available Target groups Professional/practitioner Type of publication Contributed volume 2010. 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P.N. Mascia, Ceres, Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; J. Scheffran, E. Meshorer, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, W. Meyerhof, German Institute of Human Nutrition, Nuthetal, University of Hamburg, Germany; J.M. Widholm, University of Israel; K. Plath, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA Germany; U. Beisiegel, University Medical Center Ham- Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA (Eds.) (Eds.) burg-Eppendorf, Germany; H.-G. Joost, German Institute of Human Nutrition, Nuthetal, Germany (Eds.) Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable The Cell Biology of Stem Cells Production of Energy and Co- Sensory and Metabolic Control of products Energy Balance The Cell Biology of Stem Cells discusses multiple aspects of stem cell biology, ranging from their basic molecular characteristics to the in vivo stem cell traf- The prevalence of obesity has dramatically increased The successful use of plant biomass for the sustain- ficking of adult stem cells and the adult stem-cell in western and westernized societies, making the able production of energy and co-products such niche, and ends with a visit to regeneration and cell disease the second leading cause of unnecessary as chemicals is critically important for the future fate reprogramming. It provides much of the current deaths in the US. Obesity results from imbalanced of humanity. Large scale exploitation of biomass is understanding of the cell biology of stem cells and metabolic regulation leading to excessive lipid needed to decrease the production of greenhouse discusses many of the open questions that remain to storage. As important novel entities in metabolic gases and help mitigate global warming, to provide be answered. regulation, taste receptors and their cells are crit- energy security in the face of declining petroleum ical elements that adapt the gustatory system to reserves, to improve balance of payment imbalances, Features metabolic signals and vice versa. The role of taste and to spur local economic development. This vol- The Cell Biology of Stem Cells discusses multiple receptor genes in gastrointestinal tissues, as well ume discusses such uses of plant biomass as well as aspects of stem cell biology, ranging from their basic as their dynamic regulation in gustatory and non- ways to improve the productivity and composition of molecular characteristics to the in vivo stem cell traf- gustatory tissues in response to metabolic cues, has plant species, including trees, perennial and annual ficking of adult stem cells and the adult stem-cell become the focus of an entirely new and rapidly grasses, oil-producing plants and algae, that have the niche, and ends with a visit to regeneration and cell developing research field with impacts on fuel sens- potential to produce substrates such as sugar, starch, fate reprogramming. It provides much of the current ing, metabolic control, and ingestive behavior. This oil and cell walls, as well as energy and co-product understanding of the cell biology of stem cells and book reflects the recent scientific progress in the field substrates. The problems of invasiveness and gene discusses many of the open questions that [..] of fuel sensing in the mouth, GI tract, and brain and dispersal are discussed, as are ways to mitigate these. examines the olfactory bulb as a potential metabolic Among the topics covered are models for integrated Contents sensor and the brain-gut endocrine axis. It also biorefineries to produce many co-product chemicals, Early Embryonic Cell Fate Decisions In The Mouse.- touches on relevant novel molecular and[..] the use of corn stover to power[..] Nuclear Architecture In Stem Cells.- Epigenetic Reg- ulation Of Pluripotency.- Autosomal Lyonization Features Features Of Replication Domains During Early Mammalian The prevalence of obesity has dramatically increased The successful use of plant biomass for the sustain- Development.- Preservation Of Genomic Integrity in western and westernized societies, making the able production of energy and co-products such In Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells.- Transcriptional disease the second leading cause of unnecessary as chemicals is critically important for the future Regulation In Embryonic Stem Cells.- Alternative deaths in the US. Obesity results from imbalanced of humanity. Large scale exploitation of biomass is Splicing In Stem Cell Self#Renewal And Diferenti- metabolic regulation leading to excessive lipid needed to decrease the production of greenhouse ation.- MicroRNA Regulation Of Embryonic Stem storage. As important novel entities in metabolic gases and help mitigate global warming, to provide Cell Self#Renewal And Differentiation.- Telomeres regulation, taste receptors and their cells are crit- energy security in the face of declining petroleum And Telomerase In Adult Stem Cells And Pluripo- ical elements that adapt the gustatory system to reserves, to improve balance of payment imbalances, tent Embryonic Stem Cells.- X Chromosome Inacti- metabolic [..] and to [..] vation And[..] Contents Contents Fields of interest The Genetic Basis of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Introduction to Biofuels.- Specific Biofuel Feed- Stem Cells; Cell Biology Lessons from the New Zealand Obese Mouse, a stocks.- Mitigating Invasiveness.- Models for Uses Polygenic Model of the Metabolic Syndrome Reg- of Biomass Feedstocks.- Agricultural Fit of Biomass Target groups ulation of Nutrient Metabolism and Inflammation Crops and Lifecycle Analysis and Criteria. 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S.D. Minteer, Saint Louis University, MO, USA (Ed.) N. Nakagawa, Kyoto University, Japan; M. Nakamichi, Osaka Uni- L. Naselli-Flores, University of Palermo, Italy; G. Rossetti, Univer- versity, Japan; H. Sugiura, Kyoto University, Japan (Eds.) sity of Parma, Italy (Eds.) Enzyme Stabilization and Immobilization The Japanese Macaques Fifty Years After the "Homage to Santa Rosalia": Old and New Methods and Protocols Paradigms on Biodiversity in Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) have been stud- ied by primatologists since 1948, and considerable Aquatic Ecosystems In the past decade, researchers have made tremen- knowledge of the primate has been accumulated Santa Rosalia 50 Years on dous progress in the field of enzyme stabilization, to elucidate the adaptation of the species over time opening up new opportunities for enzymes in molec- and to distinct environments in Japan. The Japanese ular biology and for industrial applications. In macaque is especially suited to intragenera and inter- Enzyme Stabilization and Immobilization: Meth- population comparative studies of behavior, physi- This book celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of pub- ods and Protocols, expert researchers explore the ology, and morphology, and to socioecology studies lication of one of the landmarks of the modern eco- latest developments through detailed laboratory pro- in general. This book, the most comprehensive logical thought: the “Homage to Santa Rosalia or tocols, which address many different theories and ever published in English on Japanese macaques, is why are there so many kinds of animals” by George techniques in enzyme stabilization. Chapters out- replete with contributions by leading researchers in Evelyn Hutchinson. Published in 1959 in the jour- line protocols for enzyme stabilization in solutions, field primatology. Highlighted are topics of intraspe- nal “The American Naturalist”, this article has been including: liposome formation, micelle introduction, cific variations in the ecology and behaviors of the the engine which have moved most of the ecologi- crosslinking, and additives. Secondly, the book con- macaque. Such variations provide evidence of the cal research on biodiversity in the last half a century. tain protocols for enzyme stabilization via enzyme ecological determinants on this species’ mating and Hutchinson starts his article by telling the legend immobilization, such as sol-gel encapsulation, poly- social behaviors, along with evidence of cultural of Santa Rosalia, a hermit who died in the second mer encapsulation, and single enzyme nanoparti- behavior. The book also addresses morphology, pop- half of the XIII century and who spent the last years cle formation. Composed in the highly successful ulation genetics, recent habitat change, and conflicts of her life in a cave nearby a pond. In this pond Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, each with humans, and attests to the plasticity and com- Hutchinson collected two species of aquatic insects chapter contains a brief introduction, step-by-step plex adaptive system of macaque societies. The[..] and took the inspiration to explore the reasons why methods, a list of necessary materials, and a Notes life is present on our Planet in such amazing variety section which shares tips on troubleshooting and Features of forms. This article thus inaugurated the season of avoiding[..] Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) have been stud- research on biodiversity. Researchers and students ied by primatologists since 1948, and considerable in the field of ecology are the readers to whom this Features knowledge of the primate has been accumulated book is mainly addressed but also those involved in In the past decade, researchers have made tremen- to elucidate the adaptation of the species over time the history of Science will find[..] dous progress in the field of enzyme stabilization, and to distinct environments in Japan. The Japanese opening up new opportunities for enzymes in molec- macaque is especially suited to intragenera and inter- Features ular biology and for industrial applications. In population comparative studies of behavior, physiol- This book celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of pub- Enzyme Stabilization and Immobilization: Methods ogy, and morphology, and to socioecology studies in lication of one of the landmarks of the modern eco- and Protocols, expert researchers explore the latest [..] logical thought: the “Homage to Santa Rosalia or developments through detailed laboratory proto- why are there so many kinds of animals” by George cols, which address many different theories and tech- Contents Evelyn Hutchinson. Published in 1959 in the jour- niques in [..] Preface Part I Intra-specific Variation: Overview nal “The American Naturalist”, this article has been of Field Research and Related Studies.- Chapter 1 the engine which have moved most of the ecological Contents Research History of Japanese Macaques in Japan.- research on biodiversity in the last half a century. [..] Introduction to the field of enzyme immobilization Chapter 2 Morphological Characteristics, Growth, and stabilization.- Stabilization of enzymes through and Aging in Japanese Macaques.- Chapter 3 Modes Contents encapsulation in liposomes.- Micellar enzymology of Differentiation in Japanese Macaques: Perspec- This special volume of Hydrobiologia collects 16 for thermal, pH, and solvent stability.- Lipase acti- tives from Population Genetics Part II Intra-specific invited papers which are intended to celebrate the vation and stabilization in room temperature ionic Variation: Ecology and Conservation.- Chapter 4 fiftieth anniversary of publication of the article liquids.- Nanoporous silica glass for the immobiliza- Ecological Adaptations of Temperate Primates: Pop- “Homage to Santa Rosalia or why are there so many tion of interactive enzyme systems.- Enzyme stabi- ulation Density of Japanese Macaques.- Chapter 5 kinds of animals?” by George Evelyn Hutchinson lization and immobilization by sol-gel entrapment.- Regional, Temporal, and Interindividual Variation in (1903–1991).- The article appeared in the May/June Nanoporous Gold for Enzyme Immobilization.- the Feeding Ecology of Japanese Macaques[..] 1959 issue of The American Naturalist and since its Enzyme stabilization via bio-templated silicification publication it has promoted a debate whose echoes reactions.- The immobilization of enzyme on Euper- Fields of interest keep adding fuel to ecological research.- The Saint git supports by covalent attachment.-[..] Zoology was proposed by Hutchinson as the patroness of evo- lutionary studies, and the “Homage” and “Santa Ros- Fields of interest Target groups alia” have become a sort of trade-mark[..] Biochemistry Research Fields of interest Target groups Type of publication Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Community & Popu- Professional/practitioner Monograph lation Ecology; Theoretical Ecology / Statistics
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Given the structures dealt with, which range Features Features from plant organs to the tree, stand and enterprise This volume highlights recent advances in the track- The annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Mar- levels, and the processes analysed in a time frame ing, detecting, and identifying of emerging and seille aim to bring together leading scientists, pro- of days or months to decades or even centuries, this endemic pathogens throughout the world. The moting an exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge book is directed at all readers[..] authors of the chapters are among the foremost and the formation of inter-group collaborations. Features experts in epidemiology, microbiology and public This book presents the most representative con- The aim of this book is to improve the understand- health and leaders in their respective countries. The tributions to the 13th meeting, which was held in ing of forest dynamics and the sustainable manage- chapters offer views on the history and current state September 2009. It comprises 21 chapters, which are ment of forest ecosystems. How do tree crowns, trees of disease surveillance with special emphasis on the organized into the following three categories: • Evo- or entire forest stands respond to thinning in the Caucasus [..] lutionary [..] long term? What effect do tree species mixtures and Contents Contents multi-layering have on the productivity and stabil- Editor’s Preface.- Organizers.- Speakers.- Other Par- Extinct and extant reptiles: a model system for the ity of trees, stands or forest enterprises? 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D.E. Rassier, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada (Ed.) K. Ruddle, Ashiya-shi, Hyogo, Japan; A. Satria, Bogor, Jawa Barat, U. Saint-Paul, Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology, Bre- Indonesia (Eds.) men, Germany; H. Schneider, Universidade Federal do Pará, Bragança, Brazil (Eds.) Muscle Biophysics Managing Coastal and Inland From Molecules to Cells Waters Mangrove Dynamics and Management in North Brazil Pre-existing Aquatic Management Systems in Southeast Asia The field of muscle biophysics has changed dramati- cally over the past years and new studies are reshap- Mangrove ecosystems are being increasingly threat- ing the way we think muscles contract. Rapidly Besides the erroneous assumption that tropical fish- ened by human activities. Their biotic productivity evolving techniques and advances are allowing us to eries are ‘open access’, the cases demonstrate that supplies food and other resources to the human pop- understand the mechanics of individual molecules pre-existing systems (1) are concerned with the com- ulations that inhabit or make use of them. This vol- and cells as we could never do so before. This book, munity of fishers and ensuring community harmony ume highlights the results of a ten-year German / a contributed volume of the work of several cur- and continuity; (2) involve flexible, multiple and Brazilian research project, called MADAM, in one of rent opinion leaders and well-known scientists in overlapping rights adapted to changing needs and the largest continuous mangrove areas of the world, the field, will be unique for its rich list of authors as circumstances; (3) that fisheries are just one com- located in northern Brazil. Based on the analysis of well as its updated, comprehensive inclusion of tech- ponent of a community resource assemblage and the ecosystem dynamics, management strategies for niques in both cell and molecular biophysiology. depend on both the good management of linked the conservation and sustainable use of mangroves upstream ecosystems and risk management to ensure Features are presented and discussed. Beyond the scientific balanced nutritional resources of the community; Muscle contraction has been the focus of scien- results, this book also provides guidelines for the and (4) pre-existing systems are greatly affected by a tific investigation for more than two centuries, and development of international cooperation projects. constellation of interacting external pressures. major discoveries have changed the field over the Features years. 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[..] ‘open access’, the cases demonstrate that pre-exist- Brazilian research project, called MADAM, in one of ing systems (1) are concerned with the community of Contents the largest continuous mangrove areas of the world, fishers and ensuring community harmony and conti- Striated Muscles: From Molecules To Cells.- Con- located in northern Brazil. Based on the analysis of nuity; (2) involve [..] tractile Performance Of Striated Muscle.- Energy the [..] Economy In The Actomyosin Interaction: Lessons Contents Contents From Simple Models.- A Strain-Dependency Of 1. An Introduction to Pre-Existing Local Man- This volume contains 24 chapters and is divided Myosin Off-Rate Must Be Sensitive To Frequency agement Systems in Southeast Asia.- 2. Pre-Exist- into the following nine parts: PART I: Introduction To Predict The B-Process Of Sinusoidal Analysis.- ing Fisheries Management Systems in Indonesia, PART II: Geography and Biogeochemistry PART III: Electron Microscopic Visualization Of The Cross- Focusing on Lombok and Maluku.- 3. Open To All? Floristic and Faunistic Studies in Mangroves PART Bridge Movement Coupled With Atp Hydrolysis In Reassessing Capture Fisheries Tenure Systems in IV: Dynamics in the Mangrove System PART V: Muscle Thick Filaments In Aqueous Solution, Rem- Southern Laos.- 4. Seasonal Ritual and the Regula- Ecology and Fishery of Fin-Fish in the Mangrove iniscences And Future Prospects.- Role Of Titin In tion of Fishing In Batanes Province, Philippines.- System PART VI: Ecology and Fishery of Mangrove Skeletal Muscle Function And Disease.- Contractile 5. 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This collection of articles on oxidative stress in clin- ical practice surveys essential current research in This book centers on the question of how organisms Immunoelectron microscopy is a key technique what is a rapidly evolving field. As well as giving in tight symbiotic associations cope with various that bridges the information gap between biochem- the reader a mechanistic overview of how oxidative types of abiotic and biotic stress. In its original sense, istry, molecular biology, and ultrastructural studies stress affects cardiovascular disease, it analyzes the symbioses cover all kinds of interactions among placing macromolecular functions within a cellular potential of a number of therapeutic options that tar- unrelated organisms, whereas in a narrower concept, context. In Immunoelectron Microscopy: Methods get these pathways. Understanding the complexity of the term is often referred to as mutualism. Evolu- and Protocols, expert researchers combine the tools the cellular redox system could lead to the develop- tionary biology recognizes symbiosis as an integra- of the molecular biologist with those of the micro- ment of better targeted interventions that facilitate tive process, and most fundamental evolutionary scopist. From the molecular biology toolbox, this patient recovery. Even as large-scale clinical trials innovations arose from cooperative symbioses. volume presents methods for antigen production by of so-called ‘simple’ antioxidant approaches such as Mutualisms contribute to stress tolerance, ecosystem protein expression in bacterial cells, methods for epi- vitamins C and E show that significant benefits for stability, and evolutionary radiation of cooperating tope tagged protein expression in plant and animal cardiovascular patients remain elusive, Studies on organisms. Modern eukaryotic cells are the result of cells allowing protein localization in the absence of Cardiovascular Disorders demonstrates that such the endosymbiotic union of prokaryotic ancestors as protein specific antibodies as well as methods for the approaches are too simplistic. Beginning with a sum- well as diverse exosymbiotic associations. This coop- production of anti-peptide, monoclonal, and poly- mary of redox signaling models that could induce erative aggregation appears more successful than its clonal antibodies. From the microscopy toolbox, the progression of redox-associated cardiovascular independent parts. sample preparation methods for cells, plant, and ani- disorders, the volume moves on to examine redox- mal tissue are presented. 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As well as giving concept, the term is often referred to as mutualism. that bridges the information gap between biochem- the reader a mechanistic overview of how oxidative Evolutionary biology recognizes symbiosis as an istry, molecular biology, and ultrastructural studies stress affects cardiovascular disease, it analyzes the integrative process, and most fundamental [..] placing macromolecular functions within a cellular potential of a number of therapeutic options that tar- context. In Immunoelectron Microscopy: Methods Contents get these pathways. Understanding the complexity of and Protocols, expert researchers combine the tools Foreword / John. J. Lee.- Preface / Joseph Seckbach the cellular redox system could lead to the [..] of the molecular biologist with those of the micro- and Martin Grube.- Acknowledgements.- List of Contents scopist. From the molecular biology toolbox, this authors and their addresses.- PART 1: GENERAL Preface Contributor’s List Chapters: 1) The evolving volume [..] INTRODUCTION.- On the Origin of Symbiosis concept of oxidative stress 2) Mechanisms of redox [Jan Sapp].- Symbioses and Stress [Martin Grube, Contents signaling in cardiovascular disease 3) Reactive oxy- James F. White, and Joseph Seckbach].- PART 2: Protein Antigen Expression in E. coli for Antibody gen and nitrogen species in cardiovascular differ- SYMBIOTIC ORIGIN OF EUKARYOTES.- Prob- Production.- Expression of Epitope-Tagged Pro- entiation of stem cells 4) Reactive Oxygen Species lems and Progress in Understanding the Origins of teins in Plants.- Expression of Epitope-Tagged Pro- (ROS) and the sensory neurovascular component 5) Mitochondria and Plastids [Bruce A. Curtis and John teins in Arabidopsis Leaf Mesophyll Protoplasts.- Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species in Myocar- M. Archibald].- The Origin of Eukarya as a Stress Transient Expression of Epitope-Tagged Proteins in dial Pre- and Post-Conditioning 6) Coenzyme Q9/ Response of Two-Membrane-Bounded Sexual Pre- Mammalian Cells.- Production and Purification of Q10 and Healthy Heart 7) Oxidative and proteolytic Karyote to an Aggressive a-Proteobacterial Periplas- Polyclonal Antibodies.- Production and Purification stress in homocysteine associated cardiovascular dis- mic Infection [Matej Vesteg[..] of Monoclonal Antibodies.- Production of Antipe- eases 8) Functional studies of NADPH oxidases in tide Antibodies.- Preparation of Colloidal Gold Par- Fields of interest human vasculature 9) Relationship of the[..] ticles and Conjugation to Protein A, IgG, F(ab’)2 and Eukaryotic Microbiology; Microbiology; Evolution- Fields of interest Strepavidin.- Immunoelectron Microscopy of Chem- ary Biology; Freshwater & Marine Ecology Oxidative Stress; Cell Biology; Cardiology ically Fixed Developing Plant Embryos.-[..] Target groups Target groups Fields of interest Graduate Professional/practitioner Cell Biology; Antibodies Type of publication Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Contributed volume Professional/practitioner Available Type of publication Available Contributed volume 2010. 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R. Seger, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel (Ed.) G.J. Seymour, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Den- M. Sioud, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway (Ed.) tistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; M.P. Cullinan, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University MAP Kinase Signaling Protocols of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; N.C.K. Heng, Sir John Walsh RNA Therapeutics Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (Eds.) Function, Design, and Delivery
Mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase (MAPK) cascades are key signaling components that govern Oral Biology Central to the synthesis of proteins, the performance essentially all cellular processes evoked by any type Molecular Techniques and Applications of catalysis, and many other physiological processes, of stimulation, and it has been well established that the aberrant expression of which can be linked to the malfunctioning of these cascades leads to vari- human diseases including cancers, RNA has proven ous diseases including cancer, autoimmunity, and to be key target for therapeutics as well as a tool for diabetes. In MAP Kinase Signaling Protocols, Sec- With so many major advances over the past two therapy. 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Written in the highly successful Central to the synthesis of proteins, the performance of stimulation, and it has been well established that Methods in Molecular[..] of catalysis, and many other physiological processes, the malfunctioning of these cascades leads to various the aberrant expression of which can be linked to diseases including cancer, autoimmunity, and dia- Features human diseases including cancers, RNA has proven betes. In MAP Kinase Signaling Protocols, Second With so many major advances over the past two to be key target for therapeutics as well as a tool for Edition, expert researchers fully update the popular decades coming through the application of molecu- therapy. In RNA Therapeutics: Function, Design, [..] lar biology and nanotechnology, it is essential that dental research, education, and practice keep pace and Delivery, expert contributors from a broad spec- Contents with the rapid progress of science. In Oral Biology: trum of scientific backgrounds [..] The MAP Kinase Signaling Cascades: A System of Molecular Techniques and Applications, expert Contents Hundreds of Components Regulates a Diverse Array researchers in the field have provided a selection of RNA Modifications: A Mechanism that Modulates of Physiological Functions.- Determination of ERK in depth methods and techniques optimized for par- Gene Expression.- Quantitative Analysis of RNA Activity: Anti-Phospho-ERK Antibodies and In ticular [..] Modifications.- Advances in RNA Sensing by the vitro Phosphorylation.- Activation of SAPK/JNKs Immune System: Separation of siRNA Unwanted In vitro.- Activation of p38 and Determination of Contents Effects from RNA Interference.- Progress in siRNA Its Activity.- Activity Assays for Extracellular Sig- Gene Therapy of Salivary Diseases.- Collection, Stor- Delivery: A Multifunctional Approach by Polymeric nal-Regulated Kinase 5.- Use of Inhibitors in the age, and Processing of Saliva Samples for Down- Nanoparticles.- Optimized Protocols for siRNA Study of MAP Kinases.- MAP Kinase Activation by stream Molecular Applications.- Proteomic Analyses Delivery into Monocytes and Dendritic Cells.- Sys- Receptor Tyrosine Kinases: In Control of Cell Migra- of Saliva: 2-D Gel Electrophoresis, LC-MS/MS, temic Delivery of Synthetic siRNAs.- What Are tion.- Activation of Ras and Rho GTPases and MAP and Western Blotting.- Transcriptomic Analyses the Key Targeted Delivery Technologies of siRNA Kinases by G Protein-Coupled Receptors.- Regula- of Saliva.- The Oral Microbiota: General Overview, Now?.- Using OligoWalk to Identify Efficient siRNA tion of[..] Taxonomy, and Nucleic Acid Techniques.- Micro- bial Community Profiling Using Terminal Restric- Sequences.- Jet-Injection of Short Hairpin RNA Fields of interest tion Fragment Length Polymorphism (T-RFLP) and Encoding Vectors into[..] Cell Biology Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE).- Fields of interest Protocols to Study the Physiology of Oral Biofilms.- Animal Genetics and Genomics; Human Genetics; Target groups Adhesion of Yeast and Bacteria to Oral Surfaces.-[..] Professional/practitioner Gene Therapy Fields of interest Target groups Type of publication Microbiology; Pathology Contributed volume Professional/practitioner Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner Available Contributed volume Type of publication 2010. 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Optical Screening-based Mechanisms Towards Sustainable Use of Rangelands in North-West China Current Ornithology publishes authoritative, up-to- date, scholarly reviews of topics selected from the full range of current research in avian biology. Topics Optical screening of excessive and potentially harm- cover the spectrum from the molecular level of orga- ful solar radiation is an important photoprotective This book reviews the extent of resource debasement nization to population biology and community ecol- mechanism, though it has received much less atten- in China's pastoral zones and offers solutions for ogy. The series seeks especially to review (1) fields tion in comparison with other systems prevent- their sustainable use. The 5-parts deal with range- in which an abundant recent literature will benefit ing photooxidative damage to photoautotrophic lands and the people who manage them, and assess from synthesis and organization, or (2) newly emerg- organisms. This photoprotection in the form of the prospects for rehabilitation. Topics include ing fields that are gaining recognition as the result screening appears to be especially important for Livestock husbandry development and agro-pas- of recent discoveries or shifts in perspective, or (3) juvenile and senescing plants as well as under envi- toral integration in NW China; Ecological restora- fields in which students of vertebrates may benefit ronmental stresses—i.e. in situations where the tion and control of rangeland degradation. Despite from comparisons of birds with other classes. All efficiency of enzymatic ROS elimination, DNA widespread degradation, the book reveals the pos- chapters are invited, and authors are chosen for their repair and other ‘classical’ photoprotective sys- sibilities for rehabilitation and the implementation leadership in the subjects under review. tems could be impaired. This book represents an of sustainable use and for reclamation of degraded attempt to develop an integral view of optical screen- lands. Features ing-based photoprotection in microalgae and higher Current Ornithology publishes authoritative, up-to- plants. Towards this end, the key groups of pigments Features date, scholarly reviews of topics selected from the full involved in the screening of ultraviolet and visible This book reviews the extent of resource debasement range of current research in avian biology. Topics components of solar radiation in microalgae and in China’s pastoral zones and offers solutions for cover the spectrum from the molecular level of orga- higher plants, and the patterns of their accumulation their sustainable use. This book draws upon the large nization to population biology and community ecol- and distribution within plant cells and tissues, are body of Chinese language literature that is generally ogy. The series seeks especially to review (1) fields in described. Special attention is paid to the manifesta- inaccessible to the English language audience. By which an abundant recent literature will benefit from tions of[..] having joint editors/contributors who are Chinese synthesis and organization, or (2) [..] specialists of high repute we can “unlock” much use- Features ful data and synthesize the current thinking in [..] Fields of interest Optical screening of excessive and potentially harm- Zoology; Animal Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeog- ful solar radiation is an important photoprotective Contents raphy; Animal Physiology; Evolutionary Biology mechanism, though it has received much less atten- About the Editors; List of Contributors;.- Foreword tion in comparison with other systems preventing by Sari Soderstrom (World Bank, Washington).- Target groups photooxidative damage to photoautotrophic organ- Foreword by Frank Radstake (Asian Development Research isms. 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Methods and Protocols Marsupial Genetics and Genomics Sampling Procedures to Detect Mycotoxins in Agricultural Small molecule microarrays (SMM) were introduced Marsupials belong to the Class Mammalia, sharing just a decade ago in 1999 and, within a short space some features with other mammals, yet they also Commodities of time, have already established themselves as a possess many unique features. It is their differences vibrant, next generation platform for high-through- from the more traditionally studied mammals, such put screening. Small Molecule Microarrays: Methods as mice and humans, that is of greatest value to com- Adherence to regulatory limits for mycotoxins in and Protocols showcases a collection of contribu- parative studies. Sequencing of genomes from two agricultural commodities is important to safeguard tions guiding researchers toward ways in which small distantly related marsupials, the short grey-tailed consumers and to permit trade in affected commodi- molecule microarray technology may be deployed opossum from South America and the Australian ties across international borders. Reliable estimates for multiplexed screening and profiling. Organized tammar wallaby, has launched marsupials into the of mycotoxin concentrations are required to imple- by the categories of small molecules presented on genomics era and accelerated the rate of progress ment regulatory decisions on the suitability of lots of the microarrays, this detailed volume describes in- in marsupial research. With the current worldwide produce for consumption or trade. Effective schemes depth techniques for chemical libraries, peptide concern for the plight of the endangered Tasmanian to test for mycotoxins depend not only upon sound libraries, and carbohydrate microarrays. Written in devil, marsupial genetics and genomics research is analytical methods, but also on well designed and the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ even more important than ever if this species is to be implemented sampling plans. This manual provides series, chapters contain brief introductions to their saved from extinction. This volume recounts some of information to food analysts and regulatory officials respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and the history of research in this field and highlights the on effective sampling plans to detect mycotoxins in reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible proto- most recent advances in the many different areas of food. The concepts of uncertainty and variability in cols, vital tips on troubleshooting this often difficult marsupial genetics and genomics research. technology, and advice on avoiding known pitfalls. mycotoxin test procedures are discussed as well as Authoritative and cutting-edge, Small[..] Features the importance of ensuring that samples are repre- Marsupials belong to the Class Mammalia, sharing sentative of the lot being sampled, and the conse- Features some features with other mammals, yet they also quences of a poorly designed sampling plan on the Small molecule microarrays (SMM) were introduced possess many unique features. It is their differences reliability of the measured levels of mycotoxins, pos- just a decade ago in 1999 and, within a short space from the more traditionally studied mammals, such sibly resulting in legal disputes and barriers to trade. of time, have already established themselves as a as mice and humans, that is of greatest value to com- Features vibrant, next generation platform for high-through- parative studies. Sequencing of genomes from two Adherence to regulatory limits for mycotoxins in put screening. Small Molecule Microarrays: Methods distantly related marsupials, the short grey-tailed agricultural commodities is important to safeguard and Protocols showcases a collection of contribu- opossum from South America and the Australian consumers and to permit trade in affected commodi- tions guiding researchers toward ways in which small tammar [..] molecule microarray technology may be deployed ties across international borders. Reliable estimates for [..] Contents of mycotoxin concentrations are required to imple- Preface.- Part I: Marsupial Breeding.- Introduction.- ment regulatory decisions on the suitability of lots of Contents 1: Breeding and genetic management of captive produce for consumption or trade. Effective schemes The Expanding World of Small Molecule Microar- marsupial populations.- Part II: Marsupial Chro- to test for mycotoxins depend not only upon sound rays.- Construction of Photo-Cross-Linked mosomes and Gene Maps.- Introduction.- 2: The [..] Microarrays of Small Molecules.- Small Molecule conserved marsupial karyoptype; chromosome Contents Microarray: Functional-Group Specific Immo- painting and evolution.- 3: Marsupial centromeres 1. Introduction 2. Definition of a Sampling Plan 3. bilization of Small Molecules.- Detecting Pro- and teloemeres: dynamic chromosome domains.- Uncertainty 4. Sample Selection 5. Sample Prepara- tein-Small Molecule Interactions Using Fluorous 4: Marsupial linkage maps.- 5: Marsupial physical tion 6. Analysis 7. Accept/reject Limit 8. Random Small-Molecule Microarrays.- A Method for Small and comparative maps.- Part III: Marsupial Genome Variation 9. Reducing Variability of a Mycotoxin Molecule Microarray (SMM)-Based Screening Sequencing.- Introduction.- 6: Marsupial sequencing Test Procedure 10 Designing Mycotoxin Sampling for the Rapid Discovery of Affinity-Based Probes projects and bioinformatics challenges.- 7: Insight Plans 11. Conclusions 12. References 13. 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Parasitic protozoa, including some which are agents Variation in the Input This book presents in-depth surveys and systematic of human and veterinary diseases, display special discussions on models, algorithms and applications cytoplasmic structures and organelles. Metabolic Studies in the Acquisition of Word Order for link mining. Link mining is an important field pathways have been discovered in these organelles of data mining. Traditional data mining focuses on which open up new possibilities for drug targets. "flat" data in which each data object is represented This work presents reviews dealing with cytoskele- The topic of variation in language has received con- as a fixed-length attribute vector. However, many tal structures such as the mastigont system found siderable attention in the field of general linguistics real-world data sets are much richer in structure, in trichomonads, the sub-pellicular microtubules in recent years. This includes research on linguistic involving objects of multiple types that are related to in trypanosomatids and the paraflagellar rod. Fur- micro-variation that is dependent on fine distinc- each other. Hence, recently link mining has become ther chapters cover structures involved in the synthe- tions in syntax and information structure. However, an emerging field of data mining, which has a high sis, secretion and uptake of molecules, including the relatively little work has been done on how this vari- impact in various important applications such as flagellar pocket of trypanosomatids, the reservosome ation is acquired. This book focuses on how differ- text mining, social network analysis, collaborative of Trypanosoma and the megasome found in Leish- ent types of variation are expressed in the input and filtering, and bioinformatics. At present, there are mania, the traffic of vesicles in Entamoeba histolyt- how this is acquired by young children. The collec- no books in the market focusing on the theory and ica, secretory organelles and the secretory events of tion of papers includes studies of the acquisition of techniques as well as the related applications for link intestinal parasites during encystation. Reviews on variation in a number of different languages, includ- mining. On the other hand, due to the high popu- special organelles, such as the kinetoplast-mitochon- ing English, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Norwe- larity of linkage data, extensive applications rang- drion complex, the apicoplast found in Apicomplexa, gian, Swiss German, Ukrainian, and American Sign ing from governmental organizations to commercial the glycosomes in Kinetoplastida and the acidocal- Language. Different kinds of linguistic variation are businesses to people’s daily life call for exploring the cisomes found in several protozoa complete the vol- considered, ranging from pure word order variation techniques of mining linkage[..] ume. to optionally doubly filled COMPs and the resolu- tion of scopal ambiguities. In addition, papers in the Features Features volume deal with the extreme case of variation found With the recent flourishing research activities on Parasitic protozoa, including some which are agents in bilingual acquisition. Web search and mining, social network analysis, of human and veterinary diseases, display special information network analysis, information retrieval, cytoplasmic structures and organelles. Metabolic Features link analysis, and structural data mining, research on pathways have been discovered in these organelles The topic of variation in language has received con- link mining has been rapidly growing, forming a new which open up new possibilities for drug targets. siderable attention in the field of general linguistics field of data mining. Traditional data mining focuses This work presents reviews dealing with cytoskeletal in recent years. This includes research on linguistic on "flat" or “isolated” data in which each data object structures such as the mastigont system found in tri- micro-variation that is dependent on fine distinc- is represented as an independent attribute [..] chomonads, the sub-pellicular microtubules in [..] tions in syntax and information structure. However, relatively little work has been done on how this vari- Contents Contents ation is acquired. This book focuses on how different Introduction.- Link analysis for data clean- Marlene Benchimol: The Mastigont System in Tri- types of variation are expressed in the [..] ing and information integration.- Link-based chomonads; Wanderley de Souza and Marcia Attias: clustering.- Link-based classification.- Link-based Subpellicular Microtubules Subpellicular Micro- Contents anomaly detection and outlier analysis.- Graph min- tubules in Apicomplexa and Trypanosomatids; Introduction, Merete Anderssen, Kristine Bentzen ing and its applications to link analysis.- Web mining Johanna Buisson and Philippe Bastin: Flagellum and Marit Westergaard.- Optional Illusions, Andrea and web community analysis.- Social network and structure and function in trypanosomes; Paul G Gualmini.- Optional Doubly-filled Complementiz- information network analysis.- Analysis of biologi- McKean and Keith Gull: The flagellar pocket of try- ers (DFCs) in Wh-complements in Child and Adult cal information networks.- Other applications of link panosomatids: a critical feature for cell morphogen- Swiss German, Manuela Schönenberger.- The Acqui- mining.- Privacy and security in link mining.- esis and pathogenicity; Narcisa Leal Cunha e Silva, sitionof Adjectival Ordering in Italian, Anna Cardi- Celso Sant’Anna, Miria G. Pereira and Wander- naletti and Giuliana Giusti.- Input Factors in Early Fields of interest ley de Souza: Reservosomes of Trypanosoma cruzi; Verb Acquisition: Do Word Frequency and Word Bioinformatics; Data Mining and Knowledge Dis- Diane McMahon-Pratt, Tania Ueda-Nakmura e Yara Order Variability of Verbs Matter? Anja Kielburg an covery; Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; Traub-Cseko: Megasomes[..] Petra Schultz.- Word Order in the Development of Computer Applications in Life Sciences Dative Constructions: A Comparison of Cantonese Fields of interest and English, Chloe Chenjie Gu.- Using Early ASL Target groups Microbiology Research Word[..] Target groups Fields of interest Type of publication Research Contributed volume Linguistics (general); Applied Linguistics; Psycholin- guistics; Syntax Type of publication Available Contributed volume Target groups Research 2010. X, 430 p. 181 illus. Hardcover Available Type of publication Contributed volume 149,95 € 2010. XII, 323 p. 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R.M. McKenzie, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK Materials Science M. Getzlaff, University of Düsseldorf, Germany The Social Psychology of English as Surface Magnetism a Global Language S.K. Bhatia, DuPont, Wilmington, DE, USA Correlation of Structural, Electronic and Chemical Properties with Magnetic Behavior Attitudes, Awareness and Identity in the Japanese Context Biomaterials for Clinical
Applications This volume reviews on selected aspects related to This ground-breaking work is a detailed account of surface magnetism, a field of extraordinary inter- an innovative and in-depth study of the attitudes of est during the last decade. The special emphasis is in excess of 500 Japanese learners towards a number set to the correlation of structural, electronic and of standard and non-standard as well as native and Biomaterials for Clinical Applications is organized magnetic properties in rare earth metal systems and non-native varieties of English speech. The research according to the World Health Organization’s report ferromagnetic transition metals. This is made pos- conducted refines the investigation of learner atti- of the top 11 causes of death worldwide, and lays out sible by the combination of electron emission tech- tudes by employing a range of pioneering techniques opportunities for both biomaterials scientists and niques (spin polarized photoelectron spectroscopy, of attitude measurement. These methods are largely physicians to tackle each of these leading contribu- magnetic dichroism in photoemission and spin incorporated from the strong traditions that exist tors to mortality. The introductory chapter discusses polarized metastable deexcitation spectroscopy) and in the fields of social psychology and second lan- the global burden of disease. Each of the subsequent local probes with high lateral resolution down to guage acquisition and utilize both direct and indi- eleven chapters focuses on a specific disease process, the atomic scale (spin polarized scanning tunneling rect techniques of attitude measurement. The author beginning with the leading cause of death world- microscopy / spectroscopy). locates the findings in the context of the wealth of lit- wide, cardiovascular disease. The chapters start with erature on native speaker evaluations of languages describing diseases where clinical needs are most pressing, and then envisions how biomaterials can Features and language varieties. The study is unique in that This volume reviews on selected aspects related to the results provide clear evidence of both attitude be designed to address these needs, instead of the more technologically centered approached favored surface magnetism, a field of extraordinary interest change and high levels of linguistic awareness among during the last decade. The special emphasis is set to the informants of social and geographical diversity by most books in the field. This book, then, should appeal to chemical engineers and bioengineers who the correlation of structural, electronic and magnetic within the English language. These findings are ana- properties in rare earth metal systems and ferromag- lyzed in detail in relation to[..] are designing new biomaterials for drug delivery and vaccine delivery, as well as tissue engineering. netic transition metals. This is made possible by the combination of electron emission techniques (spin Features polarized photoelectron spectroscopy, [..] This ground-breaking work is a detailed account of Features This book is organized according to the World an innovative and in-depth study of the attitudes of Contents in excess of 500 Japanese learners towards a number Health Organization’s report of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, and lays out opportunities for both Introduction.- Experimental Aspects.- Structural and of standard and non-standard as well as native and Electronic Properties of Rare Earth Metal Systems.- non-native varieties of English speech. The research biomaterials scientists and physicians to confront each of these leading contributors to mortality. The Influence of Adsorbates.- Magnetic Characteriza- conducted refines the investigation of learner atti- tion.- Summary. tudes by employing a range of pioneering techniques introductory chapter discusses the global burden of disease. Each of the subsequent ten chapters focuses of attitude measurement. These methods are [..] Fields of interest on a specific disease process, beginning with the [..] Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Metallic Materi- Contents als; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics From the contents 1.The Global Spread of English Contents Introduction.- Coronary heart disease.- Stroke and and the Role of English in Japan. 2.The Study of Target groups other cerebrovascular diseases.- Pneumonia and Language Attitudes. 3. Relevant Language Attitude Research Research. 4. 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Lateral Semiconductor Nanostructures, Hybrid Systems and Nanocrystals Hydrogels are networks of polymer chains which can produce a colloidal gel containing over 99 per cent water. The superabsorbency and permeability of nat- Semiconductor nanostructures are ideal systems to urally occurring and synthetic hydrogels give this tailor the physical properties via quantum effects, class of materials an amazing array of uses. These utilizing special growth techniques, self-assem- uses range from wound dressings and skin grafts to bling, wet chemical processes or lithographic tools oxygen-permeable contact lenses to biodegradable in combination with tuneable external electric and delivery systems for drugs or pesticides and scaffolds magnetic fields. Such systems are called "Quantum for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Materials".The electronic, photonic, and phononic Biomedical Applications of Hydrogels Handbook properties of these systems are governed by size provides a comprehensive description of this diverse quantization and discrete energy levels. The charg- class of materials, covering both synthesis and prop- ing is controlled by the Coulomb blockade. The erties and a broad range of research and commer- spin can be manipulated by the geometrical struc- cial applications. The Handbook is divided into four ture, external gates and by integrating hybrid ferro- sections: Stimuli-Sensitive Hydrogels, Hydrogels for magnetic emitters.This book reviews sophisticated Drug Delivery, Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering, preparation methods for quantum materials based and Hydrogels with Unique Properties. Key Features: on III-V and II-VI semiconductors and a wide vari- Provides comprehensive coverage of the basic sci- ety of experimental techniques for the investigation ence and applications of a diverse class of materials of these interesting systems. It highlights selected Includes both naturally occurring and[..] experiments and theoretical concepts and gives such a state-of-the-art overview about the wide field of Features physics and chemistry that can be studied in these Hydrogels are networks of polymer chains which can systems. produce a colloidal gel containing over 99 per cent water. The superabsorbency and permeability of nat- Features urally occurring and synthetic hydrogels give this Semiconductor nanostructures are ideal systems to class of materials an amazing array of uses. These tailor the physical properties via quantum effects, uses range from wound dressings and skin grafts to utilizing special growth techniques, self-assem- oxygen-permeable contact lenses to biodegradable bling, wet chemical processes or lithographic tools delivery systems for drugs or pesticides and [..] in combination with tuneable external electric and magnetic fields. Such systems are called "Quantum Contents Materials".The electronic, photonic, and phononic From the contents Part 1: Stimuli-Sensitive Hydro- properties of these systems are governed by size gels.- Part 2: Hydrogels For Drug Delivery.- Part 3: quantization [..] Hydrogels For Tissue Engineering.- Part 4: Hydro- gels With Unique Properties. Contents Preface and Summary.- Far-Infrared Spectroscopy Fields of interest of Low-Dimensional Electron Systems.- Capaci- Biomaterials tance Spectroscopy on Self-Assembled Quantum Dots.- Electronic Raman Spectroscopy of Quantum Target groups Dots.- Light Confinement in Microtubes.- Scan- Research ning Tunneling Spectroscopy of Semiconductor Type of publication Quantum Dots and Nanocrystals.- The Different Reference work Faces of Coulomb Interaction in Transport through Quantum Dot Systems.- Scanning Tunneling Spec- troscopy on III-V Materials: Effects of Dimension- Available ality, Magnetic Field, and Magnetic Impurities.- Magnetization of Interacting Electrons in Low- 2010. XIX, 432 p. 206 illus., 115 in color. Hardcover Dimensional Systems.- InAs-Spin[..] 159,95 € Fields of interest ISBN 978-1-4419-5918-8 Nanotechnology; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Condensed Matter Physics; Structural Materi- als; Nanotechnology and Microengineering
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A.D. Pomogailo, Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka, A. Pratap, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vado- J. Tu#ek, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic; M. Moscow region, Russian Federation; G.I. Dzhardimalieva, Russian dara, India; N.S. Saxena, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India Miglierini, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka, Moscow region, Russian (Eds.) (Eds.) Federation; V.N. Kestelman, KVN International, King of Prussia, PA, USA 5th National Conference on Mossbauer Spectroscopy in Macromolecular Metal Carboxylates Thermophysical Properties Materials Science - 2010 and Their Nanocomposites (NCTP-09)
The colloquium “Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Mate- rials Science 2010” was devoted to the application The thermo physical properties of materials are Data on the synthesis and physicochemical studies of the Mössbauer effect in various areas as material important for their applications. The thermal trans- of salts of mono- or dibasic unsaturated carboxylic testing, study of nanoscale systems, metallurgy, min- port phenomena like thermal conductivity, ther- acids and macromolecular metal carboxylates are eralogy, chemistry and biology. New developments mal diffusivity, viscosity etc. and their temperature generalised and described systematically in this of spectroscopy experimental technique were pre- dependence have a very strong bearing on tailor monograph. The structures and properties of the sented. New trends in this field were represented making them for their end use. There are variety of COO group in various compounds and character- by selected applications of synchrotron radiation in phase transformations taking place in these systems istic features of the structures of carboxylate are materials research and iron-based superconductors. analysed. The main routes and kinetics of polymeri- providing these exotic phases some very interesting sation transformations of unsaturated metal car- and unique structure and related properties. Features boxylates are considered. The attention is focused The colloquium “Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Mate- Features on the effect of the metal ion on the monomer reac- rials Science 2010” was devoted to the application The thermo physical properties of materials are tivity and the polymer morphology and structure. of the Mössbauer effect in various areas as material important for their applications. The thermal trans- The possibility of stereochemical control of radi- testing, study of nanoscale systems, metallurgy, min- port phenomena like thermal conductivity, ther- cal polymerisation of unsaturated metal carboxy- eralogy, chemistry and biology. New developments mal diffusivity, viscosity etc. and their temperature lates is demonstrated. The electronic, magnetic, of spectroscopy experimental technique were pre- dependence have a very strong bearing on tailor optical, absorption and thermal properties of metal sented. New trends in this field were represented making them for their end use. There are variety of (co)polymers and nanocomposites and their main by selected applications of synchrotron radiation in phase transformations taking place in these systems applications are also considered. materials [..] providing these exotic phases some very interesting Features and unique [..] Fields of interest Data on the synthesis and physicochemical studies Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Spec- Fields of interest of salts of mono- or dibasic unsaturated carboxylic troscopy / Spectrometry acids and macromolecular metal carboxylates are Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Sur- generalised and described systematically. The struc- face and Interface Science, Thin Films; Low Temper- Target groups tures and properties of the COO group in various ature Physics Research compounds and characteristic features of the struc- Target groups tures of carboxylate are analysed. The main routes Type of publication Research and kinetics of polymerisation transformations of [..] Proceedings Type of publication Contents Proceedings Available Introduction.- Monomeric and Polymeric Car- boxylic Acids.- Synthesis of Unsaturated Carboxylic Acids Salts.- Spectral Characteristics and Molecular Available 2010. 160 p. (Materials Physics and Applications, Vol. 1258) Hard- cover Structure of Unsaturated Carboxylic Acids Salts.- Polymerization and Copolymerization of Salts of 2010. 244 p. (Materials Physics and Applications, Vol. 1249) Soft- 104,95 € Unsaturated Carboxylic Acids.- Polymer-Analog cover ISBN 978-0-7354-0806-7 Transformations in Reactions of Synthesis of Metal.- Molecular and Structural Organization of Metal- 109,95 € Containing (Co)Polymers.- Properties and Basic ISBN 978-0-7354-0796-1 Fields of Application of Metal-Containing Poly- mers.- Monomeric and Polymeric Metal Carboxy- lates as Precursors of Nanocomposite Materials.
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M. Wang, Nanjing University, China; K. Tsukamoto, Tohoku Uni- T.-T. Wu, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; C.-C. Ma, A. Öchsner, Technical University of Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia; versity, Japan; D. Wu, Nanjing University, China (Eds.) National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan (Eds.) L.F.M.d. Silva, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; H. Altenbach, Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany (Eds.) Selected Topics on Crystal Growth IUTAM Symposium on Recent Materials with Complex Behaviour 14th International Summer School on Crystal Growth Advances of Acoustic Waves in Solids Modelling, Simulation, Testing, and Applications
Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium on Recent Advances of This book contains the lectures given at ISSCG14. Acoustic Waves in Solids, Taipei, Taiwan, May 25-28, 2009 The topics cover many branches of crystal growth, The increasing demand for materials with superb such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, kinet- properties in all types of technical applications ics, growth mechanisms of crystals, large scale bulk requires the development of advanced materials crystallization, fabrication of thin films, nanoscale Rapid growth of the mobile communication market and respective tools to characterise and predict the microstructures and observation and characteri- has triggered extensive research on the bulk as well material properties and behaviour. This monograph zation techniques. It is our intention to provide a as surface acoustic wave devices in the last decade. highlights the latest developments and trends in comprehensive overview of crystal growth for grad- Quite a few important results on the modeling and advanced materials and their properties, the mod- uate students and young scientists who are about to simulation of Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) elling and simulation of non-classical materials and engage in the research on crystal growth, as well as and Layered SAW devices were reported recently. structures, and new technologies for joining materi- experienced researchers who are interested in broad- The other recent advance of acoustic waves in solids als. ening their perspective of the crystal growth field and is the so-called phononic crystals or phononic band- learning about new materials and techniques. gap materials. Analogous to the band-gap of light in Features photonic crystals, acoustic waves in periodic elastic The increasing demand for materials with superb Features structures also exhibit band-gap. Important applica- properties in all types of technical applications This book contains the lectures given at ISSCG14. tions of phononic band gap materials can potentially requires the development of advanced materials The topics cover many branches of crystal growth, be found with creating a vibration free environment and respective tools to characterise and predict the such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, kinet- in microstructures, and design of advanced acoustic material properties and behaviour. This monograph ics, growth mechanisms of crystals, large scale bulk frequency filter, etc. In addition to the wave electron- highlights the latest developments and trends in crystallization, fabrication of thin films, nanoscale ics and phononic crystals, to facilitate the emerging advanced materials and their properties, the mod- microstructures and observation and characteriza- needs in the quantitative nondestructive evaluation elling and simulation of non-classical materials and tion techniques. It is our intention to provide a com- of materials, waves in anisotropic solids and/or elec- structures, [..] prehensive overview of crystal growth for graduate tro-, magneto- interaction problems also regained students [..] much attention[..] Contents Part I: Materials and Properties.- Part II: Modeling Fields of interest Features and Simulation of Non-classical Materials and Struc- Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Sur- Rapid growth of the mobile communication market tures.- New Technologies. face and Interface Science, Thin Films has triggered extensive research on the bulk as well as surface acoustic wave devices in the last decade. Fields of interest Target groups Quite a few important results on the modeling and Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Con- Research simulation of Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) tinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; and Layered SAW devices were reported recently. Mechanics; Computational Science and Engineering Type of publication The other recent advance of acoustic waves in solids Proceedings is the so-called phononic crystals or phononic band- Target groups gap [..] Research Available Contents Type of publication Preface; In Honor of Professor Yih-Hsing Pao’s 80th Monograph 2010. 368 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1270) Softcover Birthday; Table of Contents; Part I : Waves in Gen- Available 159,95 € eral; Existence of Exceptional Body Waves and Sub- ISBN 978-0-7354-0821-0 sonic Surface Waves in Monoclinic and Orthotropic Materials, by T. C. T. Ting; Deformation Waves in 2010. XII, 372 p. (Advanced Structured Materials, Vol. 3) Hard- Microstructured Materials: Theory and Numerics, cover by Jüri Engelbrecht, Arkadi Berezovski and Mih- hail Berezovski; Part II : Waves and NDE; Genera- 129,95 € tion and Propagation of Anti-Plane Surface Waves ISBN 978-3-642-12666-6 on a Body with Depth-Dependent Properties, by Jan D. Achenbach and Oluwaseyi Balogun; Resonance Ultrasound Microscopy for Imaging Young’s[..]
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T. Andreescu, University of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; D. Andrica, M. Beck, San Francisco State University, CA, USA; R. Geoghegan, Mathematics Babe#-Bolyai University, Romania; I. Cucurezeanu, Ovidius Uni- State University of New York, NY, USA versity of Constanta, Romania The Art of Proof K. Alladi, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; J.R. Klauder, An Introduction to Diophantine University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; C.R. Rao, Pennsylvania Basic Training for Deeper Mathematics State University, University Park, PA, USA (Eds.) Equations
A Problem-Based Approach The Legacy of Alladi Ramakrishnan The Art of Proof is designed for a one-semester or in the Mathematical Sciences two-quarter course. A typical student will have stud- This problem-solving book is an introduction to ied calculus (perhaps also linear algebra) with rea- the study of Diophantine equations, a class of equa- sonable success. With an artful mixture of chatty tions in which only integer solutions are allowed. style and interesting examples, the student's previ- This volume begins with a description of Alladi The material is organized in two parts: Part I intro- ous intuitive knowledge is placed on solid intellec- Ramakrishnan's remarkable scientific career and duces the reader to elementary methods neces- tual ground. The topics covered include: integers, his grand vision that led to the creation of The Insti- sary in solving Diophantine equations, such as the induction, algorithms, real numbers, rational num- tute of Mathematical Sciences (MATSCIENCE), decomposition method, inequalities, the parametric bers, modular arithmetic, limits, and uncountable in Madras (now Chennai), India, in 1962. The lists method, modular arithmetic, mathematical induc- sets. Methods, such as axiom, theorem and proof, of his research publications, his PhD students, and tion, Fermat's method of infinite descent, and the are taught while discussing the mathematics rather other relevant facts relating to his eventful career are method of quadratic fields; Part II contains com- than in abstract isolation. Some of the proofs are included. The inclusion of both research and sur- plete solutions to all exercises in Part I. The presenta- presented in detail, while others (some with hints) vey articles by leading mathematicians, statisticians, tion features some classical Diophantine equations, may be assigned to the student or presented by the and physicists who got to know Alladi Ramakrish- including linear, Pythagorean, and some higher instructor. The authors recommend that the two nan over the years and admired his significant con- degree equations, as well as exponential Diophantine parts of the book -- Discrete and Continuous -- be tributions to research and to the scientific profession, equations. Many of the selected exercises and prob- given equal attention. The book ends with short have been written and dedicated in this volume to lems are original or are presented with original solu- essays on further topics suitable for seminar-style Ramakrishnan's memory. tions. An Introduction to Diophantine Equations: presentation by small teams of students, either in A Problem-Based Approach is intended for under- class or in a mathematics club setting. These[..] Features graduates, advanced high school students and teach- In a distinguished scientific life that had spanned Features ers, mathematical contest participants — including over five decades, Alladi Ramakrishnan made sig- The Art of Proof is designed for a one-semester or Olympiad and[..] nificant contributions to probability and statistics, two-quarter course. A typical student will have stud- elementary particle physics, cosmic rays and astro- Features ied calculus (perhaps also linear algebra) with rea- physics, matrix theory, and the special theory of This problem-solving book is an introduction to sonable success. With an artful mixture of chatty relativity. Inspired by his visit to the Institute of the study of Diophantine equations, a class of equa- style and interesting examples, the student's previ- Advanced Study during 1957-1958, and the direct tions in which only integer solutions are allowed. ous intuitive knowledge is placed on solid intellectual influences of Robert Oppenheimer, Niels Bohr, Sir The material is organized in two parts: Part I intro- ground. The topics covered include: integers, induc- C.V. [..] duces the reader to elementary methods neces- tion, algorithms, real numbers, rational [..] sary in solving Diophantine equations, such as the Contents Contents decomposition method, inequalities, the parametric Preface.-Part I. The Legacy of Alladi Ramakrishnan.- Preface.- Notes for the Student.- Notes for Instruc- method, modular arithmetic, mathematical induc- Contributions of Alladi Ramakrishnan to the math- tors.- Part I: The Discrete.- 1 Integers.- 2 Natural tion, Fermat's [..] ematical sciences.- Alladi Ramakrishnan's Theoret- Numbers and Induction.- 3 Some Points of Logic.- ical Physics Seminar.- Telegrams received for the Contents 4 Recursion.- 5 Underlying Notions in Set Theory.- MATSCIENCE inauguration.-“The miracle has hap- Preface.- Part 1: Diophantine Equations.- Elemen- 6 Equivalence Relations and Modular Arithmetic.- 7 pened''.- Overseas trips of Alladi Ramakrishnan.- tary Methods for Solving Diophantine Equations.- Arithmetic in Base Ten.- Part II: The Continuous.- 8 List of publications of Alladi Ramakrishnan.- List of Some Classical Diophantine Equation.- Pell’s-Type Real Numbers.- 9 Embedding Z in R.- 10. Limits and PhD students of Alladi Ramakrishnan.- Part II. Pure Equations.- Part 2: Solutions to Exercises and Prob- Other Consequences of Completeness.- 11 Rational Mathematics.- Part III. Probability and Statistics.- lems.- Elementary Methods for Solving Diophantine and Irrational Numbers.- 12 Decimal Expansions.- Part IV. Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathemat- Equations.- Some Classical Diophantine Equation.- 13 Cardinality.- 14 Final Remarks.- Further Top- ics. Pell’s-Type Equations.- References.- Index. ics.- A Continuity and Uniform Continuity.- B Pub- lic-Key Cryptography.- C Complex[..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Algebra; Number Theory; Probability Theory and Number Theory; Algebra Fields of interest Stochastic Processes; Theoretical, Mathematical and Mathematics (general) Computational Physics Target groups Lower undergraduate Target groups Target groups Lower undergraduate Research Type of publication Undergraduate textbook Type of publication Type of publication Undergraduate textbook Contributed volume Available Available Available 2010. XI, 345 p. Hardcover 2010. XXI, 182 p. 23 illus. (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) 2010. XVII, 575 p. 64 illus., 16 in color. Hardcover 44,95 € Hardcover ISBN 978-0-8176-4548-9 129,95 € 39,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-6262-1 ISBN 978-1-4419-7022-0 138 Mathematics springer.com
N.H. Bingham, Imperial College London, UK; J.M. Fry, University H.-J. Bungartz, Technische Universität München; M. Mehl, Tech- J.J. Callahan, Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA of East London, London, UK nische Universität München; M. Schäfer, Technische Universität Darmstadt (Eds.) Advanced Calculus Regression Fluid Structure Interaction II A Geometric View Linear Models in Statistics Modelling, Simulation, Optimization
With a fresh geometric approach that incorporates Regression is the branch of Statistics in which a more than 250 illustrations, this textbook sets itself dependent variable of interest is modelled as a lin- Fluid-structure interactions (FSI), i.e., the interplay apart from all others in advanced calculus. Besides ear combination of one or more predictor variables, of some moveable or deformable structure with an the classical capstones--the change of variables for- together with a random error. The subject is inher- internal or surrounding fluid, are among the most mula, implicit and inverse function theorems, the ently two- or higher- dimensional, thus an under- widespread and most challenging coupled or multi- integral theorems of Gauss and Stokes--the text standing of Statistics in one dimension is essential. physics problems. Although a great deal of attention treats other important topics in differential analy- Regression: Linear Models in Statistics fills the gap has been paid to computational approaches to FSI, sis, such as Morse's lemma and the Poincare' lemma. between introductory statistical theory and more and despite convincing solutions to specific scenar- The ideas behind most topics can be understood specialist sources of information. In doing so, it pro- ios, there is still an obvious lack of robust, reliable, with just two or three variables. This invites geo- vides the reader with a number of worked examples, and efficient strategies. This volume of LNCSE, a metric visualization; the book incorporates modern and exercises with full solutions. The book begins sequel to vol. 53, which contained, among others, the computational tools to give visualization real power. with simple linear regression (one predictor vari- first numerical benchmark for FSI problems and has
C.G. Canuto, Politecnico di Torino, Italia; A. Tabacco, Politecnico T. Ceccherini-Silberstein, Università del Sannio, Benevento, Italy; D. Chudnovsky, Polytechnic Institute of New York University, di Torino, Italia M. Coornaert, Université de Strasbourg, France Department of Mathematics, Brooklyn, NY, USA; G. Chudnovsky, Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Department of Mathematics, Brooklyn, NY, USA (Eds.) Mathematical Analysis II Cellular Automata and Groups Additive Number Theory
The purpose of this textbook is to present an array Cellular automata were introduced in the first half Festschrift In Honor of the Sixtieth Birthday of Melvyn B. of topics in Calculus, and conceptually follow our of the last century by John von Neumann who used Nathanson previous effort Mathematical Analysis I.The present them as theoretical models for self-reproducing material is partly found, in fact, in the syllabus of the machines. The authors present a self-contained typical second lecture course in Calculus as offered exposition of the theory of cellular automata on The book, just as the work of Mel Nathanson, to in most Italian universities. While the subject matter groups and explore its deep connections with recent whom the contributions are dedicated, deals with known as `Calculus 1' is more or less standard, and developments in geometric group theory, symbolic additive number theory. The volume provides concerns real functions of real variables, the topics dynamics, and other branches of mathematics and the current snapshot of the state of the art in this of a course on `Calculus 2'can vary a lot, resulting theoretical computer science. The topics treated field. For any reader, even for those starting at the in a bigger flexibility. For these reasons the Authors include in particular the Garden of Eden theorem for advanced high school level of mathematics, the book tried to cover a wide range of subjects, not forgetting amenable groups, and the Gromov-Weiss surjunctiv- provides a broad introduction to the current state that the number of credits the current programme ity theorem as well as the solution of the Kaplansky of the additive number theory. 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Applications include, but are not http://calvino.polito.it/canuto-tabacco/analisi 2, the of cellular automata based on the interplay between limited to: communication theory and digital signal interested[..] amenability, geometric and combinatorial group[..] processing (like cell phone and other wireless appli- cations), image processing, optimization, discrete Features Features geometry, etc. The purpose of this textbook is to present an array Cellular automata were introduced in the first half of topics in Calculus, and conceptually follow our of the last century by John von Neumann who used Features previous effort Mathematical Analysis I.The present them as theoretical models for self-reproducing This impressive volume is dedicated to Mel material is partly found, in fact, in the syllabus of the machines. 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For several decades, Fields of interest Mel Nathanson's seminal ideas and results in combi- Mathematics (general); Analysis; Functional Analy- Contents natorial and [..] sis; Ordinary Differential Equations; Partial Differen- Preface.- 1.Cellular automata.- 2.Residually finite tial Equations groups.- 3.Surjunctive groups.- 4.Amenable groups.- Contents 5.The Garden of Eden theorem.- 6.Finitely gener- .-Preface.- Sum-product theorems and applications Target groups ated amenable groups.- 7.Local embeddability and (Bourgain).-Can you hear the shape of a Beatty Lower undergraduate sofic groups.- 8.Linear cellular automata.- Appen- sequence? 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C. De Concini, Università di Roma, "La Sapienza", Dipartimento di 59,95 € J.A. De Loera, University of California, Davis, CA, USA; J. Ram- Matematica, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5 , 00185 Rome, Italy; C. Procesi, ISBN 978-0-387-78962-0 bau, University of Bayreuth, Germany; F. Santos, Universidad de Università di Roma, "La Sapienza", Dipartimento di Matematica, Cantabria, Santander, Spain Piazzale Aldo Moro 5 , 00185 Rome, Italy Triangulations Topics in Hyperplane Arrangements, Polytopes and Box- Structures for Algorithms and Applications Splines Triangulations appear everywhere, from volume computations and meshing to algebra and topol- Topics in Hyperplane Arrangements, Polytopes and ogy. This book studies the subdivisions and trian- Box-Splines brings together many areas of mathe- gulations of polyhedral regions and point sets and matics that focus on methods to compute the num- presents the first comprehensive treatment of the ber of integral points in suitable families or variable theory of secondary polytopes and related topics. polytopes. The topics introduced expand upon dif- A central theme of the book is the use of the rich ferential and difference equations, approximation structure of the space of triangulations to solve com- theory, cohomology, and module theory. The discus- putational problems (e.g., counting the number of sion is divided into five extensive parts; the first of triangulations or finding optimal triangulations with which provides basic material on convex sets, com- respect to various criteria), and to establish con- binatorics, polytopes, Laplace and Fourier trans- nections to applications in algebra, computer sci- forms, and the language of modules over the Weyl ence, combinatorics, and optimization. With many algebra. The following four sections focus on the examples and exercises, and with nearly five hun- differentiable case, discrete case, and several appli- dred illustrations, the book gently guides readers cations, e.i., two independent chapters explore the through the properties of the spaces of triangula- computations of De Rham cohomology for the com- tions of "structured" (e.g., cubes, cyclic polytopes, lat- plement of a hyperplane or toric arrangement. This tice polytopes) and "pathological" (e.g., disconnected book, written by two distinguished authors, engages spaces of triangulations) situations using only ele- a broad audience by providing a strong founda- mentary principles. tion in very important areas. This book may be used in a classroom setting as well as a reference for Features researchers. Triangulations appear everywhere, from volume computations and meshing to algebra and topology. Features This book studies the subdivisions and triangulations Several mathematical areas that have been developed of polyhedral regions and point sets and presents independently over the last 30 years are brought the first comprehensive treatment of the theory of together revolving around the computation of the secondary polytopes and related topics. A central number of integral points in suitable families of theme of the book is the use of the rich structure of polytopes. The problem is formulated here in terms the space of triangulations to solve computational [..] of partition functions and multivariate splines. In its simplest form, the problem is to compute the Contents number of ways a given nonnegative integer can be 1 Triangulations in Mathematics.- 2 Configurations, expressed [..] Triangulations, Subdivisions, and Flips.- 3 Life in two Dimensions.- 4 A Tool Box.- 5 Regular Triangu- Contents lations and Secondary Polytopes.- 6 Some Interesting Introduction.- I Preliminaries. 1 Polytopes. 2 Configurations.- 7 Some Interesting Triangulations.- Hyperplane Arrangements. 3 Fourier and Laplace 8 Algorithmic Issues.- 9 Further Topics.- Bibliogra- Transforms. 4 Modules Over the Weyl Algebra. 5 phy.- Index Differential and Difference Equations. 6 Approxima- tion Theory I.- II The Differentiable Case. 7 Splines. Fields of interest 8 Rx as a D-Module. 9 The function Tx. 10 Coho- Convex and Discrete Geometry; Mathematics of mology. 11 Differential Equations.- III The Discrete Computing; Computational Mathematics and Case. 12 Partition Functions. 13 Toric Arrange- Numerical Analysis; Combinatorics; Algorithms ments. 14 Cohomology of Toric Arrangements. 15 Target groups Difference Equations. 16 Applications. 17 Approx- Upper undergraduate imation Theory II.- IV The Wonderful Model. 18 Minimal Models. Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Fields of interest Linear and Multilinear Algebras, Matrix Theory; Ordinary Differential Equations; Approximations Available and Expansions; Manifolds and Cell Complexes (incl. Diff. Topology); Topological Groups, Lie 2010. X, 539 p. 496 illus., 281 in color. (Algorithms and Computa- Groups tion in Mathematics, Vol. 25) Hardcover
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U. Dierkes, University of Duisburg, Germany; S. Hildebrandt, Uni- K. Diethelm, GNS Gesellschaft für Numerische Simulation mbH, G.-R. Duan, Harbin Institute of Technology, China versity of Bonn, Germany; A.J. Tromba, University of California Braunschweig, Germany Santa Cruz, CA, USA Analysis and Design of Descriptor The Analysis of Fractional Linear Systems Regularity of Minimal Surfaces Differential Equations
An Application-Oriented Exposition Using Differential Opera- tors of Caputo Type Regularity of Minimal Surfaces begins with a survey Descriptor linear systems theory is an important part of minimal surfaces with free boundaries. Follow- in the general field of control systems theory, and ing this, the basic results concerning the boundary has attracted much attention in the last two decades. behaviour of minimal surfaces and H-surfaces with Fractional calculus was first developed by pure math- In spite of the fact that descriptor linear systems the- fixed or free boundaries are studied. In particular, ematicians in the middle of the 19th century. Some ory has been a topic very rich in content, there have the asymptotic expansions at interior and boundary 100 years later, engineers and physicists have found been only a few books on this topic. This book pro- branch points are derived, leading to general Gauss- applications for these concepts in their areas. How- vides a systematic introduction to the theory of con- Bonnet formulas. Furthermore, gradient estimates ever there has traditionally been little interaction tinuous-time descriptor linear systems and aims to and asymptotic expansions for minimal surfaces with between these two communities. In particular, typi- provide a relatively systematic introduction to the only piecewise smooth boundaries are obtained. One cal mathematical works provide extensive findings basic results in descriptor linear systems theory. The of the main features of free boundary value problems on aspects with comparatively little significance in clear representation of materials and a large num- for minimal surfaces is that, for principal reasons, applications, and the engineering literature often ber of examples make this book easy to understand it is impossible to derive a priori estimates. There- lacks mathematical detail and precision. This book by a large audience. General readers will find in this fore regularity proofs for non-minimizers have to bridges the gap between the two communities. It book a comprehensive introduction to the theory be based on indirect reasoning using monotonic- concentrates on the class of fractional derivatives of descriptive linear systems. Researchers will find a ity formulas. This is followed by a long chapter dis- most important in applications, the Caputo opera- comprehensive description of the most recent results cussing geometric properties of minimal and H- tors, and provides a self-contained, thorough and in this theory and students will find a good introduc- surfaces such as enclosure theorems and isoperimet- mathematically rigorous study of their properties tion to some important problems in linear systems ric inequalities, leading to the discussion of obstacle and of the corresponding differential equations. theory. problems and of Plateau´s problem for[..] The text is a useful tool for mathematicians and Features researchers from the applied sciences alike. It can Descriptor linear systems is an important and rich Features also be used as a basis for teaching graduate courses part of the general field of control systems theory. Regularity of Minimal Surfaces begins with a survey on fractional differential equations. of minimal surfaces with free boundaries. Follow- This book provides a systematic development of ing this, the basic results concerning the boundary Features descriptor linear systems covering two aspects --- behaviour of minimal surfaces and H-surfaces with Fractional calculus was first developed by pure math- analysis and design. The text provides thorough fixed or free boundaries are studied. In particular, ematicians in the middle of the 19th century. Some introductions to the theory of continuous-time the asymptotic expansions at interior and boundary 100 years later, engineers and physicists have found descriptor linear systems and to the basic results and branch points are derived, leading to general Gauss- applications for these concepts in their areas. How- recent advances in descriptor linear systems theory. Bonnet formulas. Furthermore, gradient estimates ever there has traditionally been little interaction Key [..] and [..] between these two communities. In particular, typi- Contents cal mathematical works provide extensive findings Preface, xiii.- List of Notations, xvii.- 1 Introduc- Contents on aspects with comparatively little significance in tion, 1.- Part I Descriptor Linear Systems Analysis.- Introduction.- Part I. Boundary Behaviour of Mini- [..] mal Surfaces.- 1.Minimal Surfaces with Free Bound- 2 Equivalence and Solutions of Descriptor Linear aries.- 2.The Boundary Behaviour of Minimal.- Contents Systems, 35.- 3 Regular Descriptor Linear Systems, 3.Singular Boundary Points of Minimal Surfaces.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Riemann-Liouville Differential 57.- 4 Controllability and Observability, 121.- Part Part II. Geometric Properties of Minimal Surfaces.- and Integral Operators.- 3 Caputo's Approach.- 4 II Descriptor Linear Systems Design.- 5 Regulariza- 4.Enclosure and Existence Theorems for Minimal Mittag-Leffler Functions.- 5 Existence and Unique- tion of Descriptor Linear Systems, 201.- 6 Dynam- Surfaces and H-Surfaces. Isoperimetric Inequalities.- ness Results for Riemann-Liouville Fractional Differ- ical Order Assignment and Normalization, 229.- 7 5.The Thread Problem.- 6.Branch Points.- Bibliogra- ential Equations.- 6 Single-Term Caputo Fractional Impulse Elimination, 267.- 8 Pole Assignment and phy.- Index. Differential Equations: Basic Theory and Fundamen- Stabilization, 309.- 9 Eigenstructure Assignment, tal Results.- 7 Single-Term Caputo Fractional Dif- 341.- 10 Optimal Control, 375.- 11 Observer Design, Fields of interest ferential Equations: Advanced Results for Special 395.- Part III Appendices.- A Some[..] Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Opti- Cases.- 8 Multi-Term Caputo Fractional Differential Fields of interest mization; Differential Geometry; Partial Differential Equations. Equations; Functions of a Complex Variable; Theo- Linear and Multilinear Algebras, Matrix Theory; retical, Mathematical and Computational Physics Fields of interest Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Ordinary Ordinary Differential Equations; Integral Equations; Differential Equations; Dynamical Systems and Target groups Analysis Ergodic Theory Research Target groups Target groups Type of publication Graduate Graduate Monograph Type of publication Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Available Monograph
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J.J. Dudziak, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA J.J. Duistermaat Th. Duquesne, Université Paris 6 - Pierre et Marie Curie, France; O. Reichmann, ETH Zürich, Switzerland; K.-i. Sato, Tenpaku-ku, Nagoya, Japan; C. Schwab, ETH Zürich, Switzerland; O.E. Barn- Vitushkin’s Conjecture for Discrete Integrable Systems dorff-Nielsen, Aarhus University, Denmark; J. Bertoin, UPMC Paris, France; J. Jacod, UPMC Paris, France; C. Klüppelberg, TU Removable Sets QRT Maps and Elliptic Surfaces München, Germany (Eds.)
Lévy Matters I Vitushkin's conjecture, a special case of Painlevé's This book is devoted to Quisped, Roberts, and problem, states that a compact subset of the complex Thompson (QRT) maps, considered as automor- Recent Progress in Theory and Applications: Foundations, plane with finite linear Hausdorff measure is remov- phisms of rational elliptic surfaces. The theory of Trees and Numerical Issues in Finance able for bounded analytic functions if and only if it QRT maps arose from problems in mathematical intersects every rectifiable curve in a set of zero arc physics, involving difference equations. The appli- length measure. Chapters 6-8 of this carefully writ- cation of QRT maps to these and other problems This is the first volume of a subseries of the Lecture ten text present a major recent accomplishment of in the literature, including Poncelet mapping and Notes in Mathematics called Lévy Matters, which modern complex analysis, the affirmative resolution the elliptic billiard, is examined in detail. The link will appear randomly over the next years. Each vol- of this conjecture. Four of the five mathematicians between elliptic fibrations and completely integrable ume will describe some important topic in the the- whose work solved Vitushkin's conjecture have won Hamiltonian systems is also discussed. The book ory or applications of Lévy processes and pay tribute the prestigious Salem Prize in analysis. Chapters 1-5 begins with a comprehensive overview of the sub- to the state of the art of this rapidly evolving subject of this book provide important background mate- ject, including QRT maps, singularity confinement, with special emphasis on the non-Brownian world. rial on removability, analytic capacity, Hausdorff automorphisms of rational elliptic surfaces, action The three expository articles of this first volume have measure, arc length measure, and Garabedian dual- on homology classes, and periodic QRT maps. Later been chosen to reflect the breadth of the area of Lévy ity that will appeal to many analysts with interests chapters cover these topics and more in detail. While processes. The first article by Ken-iti Sato character- independent of Vitushkin's conjecture. The fourth QRT maps will be familiar to specialists in algebraic izes extensions of the class of selfdecomposable dis- chapter contains a proof of Denjoy's conjecture that geometry, the present volume makes the subject tributions on R^d. The second article by Thomas employs Melnikov curvature. A brief postscript accessible to mathematicians and graduate students Duquesne discusses Hausdorff and packing mea- reports on a deep theorem of Tolsa and its relevance in a classroom setting or for self-study. sures of stable trees. The third article by Oleg Reich- to going beyond Vitushkin's[..] mann and Christoph Schwab presents numerical Features solutions to Kolmogoroff equations, which arise for Features The rich subject matter in this book brings in math- instance in financial engineering, when Lévy or addi- Vitushkin's conjecture, a special case of Painlevé's ematics from different domains, especially from the tive processes model the dynamics of the risky assets. problem, states that a compact subset of the com- theory of elliptic surfaces and dynamics.The material plex plane with finite linear Hausdorff measure is comes from the author’s insights and understanding Features removable for bounded analytic functions if and only of a birational transformation of the plane derived This is the first volume of a subseries of the Lecture if it intersects every rectifiable curve in a set of zero from a discrete sine-Gordon equation, posing the Notes in Mathematics which will appear randomly arclength measure. Chapters 6-8 of this carefully question of determining the behavior of the discrete over the next years. Each volume will describe some written text present a major recent accomplishment dynamical system defined by the iterates of the [..] important topic in the theory or applications of Lévy of modern complex analysis, the affirmative [..] processes and pay tribute to the state of the art of this Contents rapidly evolving subject with special emphasis on the Contents Introduction.- The QRT Map.- Complex Projective non-Brownian world. The three expository articles of Preface.- 1 Removable Sets and Analytic Capacity.- 2 Curves.- The QRT Surface.- Pencils of Cubic Curves this first volume have been chosen to [..] Removable Sets and Hausdorff Measure.- 3 Garabe- in the Projective Plane.- The Action of the QRT Map dian Duality for Hole-Punch Domains.- 4 Melnikov on Homology Classes.- Elliptic Surfaces.- Rational Fields of interest and Verdera's Solution to the Denjoy Conjecture.- 5 Elliptic Surfaces.- Examples from the Literature.- Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes Some Measure Theory.- 6 A Solution to Vitushkin's Appendices.- Index. Conjecture Modulo Two Difficult Results.- 7 The Target groups T(b) Theorem of Nazarov, Treil, and Volberg.- 8 The Fields of interest Research Curvature Theorem of David and Léger.- Postscript: Algebraic Geometry; Functions of a Complex Vari- Tolsa's Theorem.- Bibliography.- Symbol Glossary & able; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Type of publication List.- Index. 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D.R. Durran, University of Washington, Atmospheric Sciences, M. Einsiedler, ETH Zurich, Switzerland; Th. Ward, University of M. Elad, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel Seattle, WA, USA East Anglia, UK Sparse and Redundant Numerical Methods for Fluid Ergodic Theory Representations Dynamics with a view towards Number Theory From Theory to Applications in Signal and Image Processing With Applications to Geophysics
This text is a rigorous introduction to ergodic theory, This textbook introduces sparse and redundant rep- developing the machinery of conditional measures This book is a major revision of Numerical Methods resentations with a focus on applications in signal and expectations, mixing, and recurrence. Begin- for Wave Equations in Geophysical Fluid Dynam- and image processing. The theoretical and numerical ning by developing the basics of ergodic theory and ics; the new title of the second edition conveys its foundations are tackled before the applications are progressing to describe some recent applications to broader scope. The second edition is designed to discussed. Mathematical modeling for signal sources number theory, this book goes beyond the standard serve graduate students and researchers studying is discussed along with how to use the proper model texts in this topic. Applications include Weyl's poly- geophysical fluids, while also providing a non-dis- for tasks such as denoising, restoration, separation, nomial equidistribution theorem, the ergodic proof cipline-specific introduction to numerical methods interpolation and extrapolation, compression, sam- of Szemeredi's theorem, the connection between for the solution of time-dependent differential equa- pling, analysis and synthesis, detection, recognition, the continued fraction map and the modular sur- tions. The methods considered are those at the foun- and more. The presentation is elegant and engaging. face, and a proof of the equidistribution of horo- dation of real-world atmospheric or ocean models, Sparse and Redundant Representations is intended cycle orbits. Ergodic Theory with a view towards with the focus being on the essential mathematical for graduate students in applied mathematics and Number Theory will appeal to mathematicians with properties of each method. The fundamental charac- electrical engineering, as well as applied mathemati- some standard background in measure theory and ter of each scheme is examined in prototypical fluid- cians, engineers, and researchers who are active in functional analysis. No background in ergodic the- dynamical problems like tracer transport, chemically the fields of signal and image processing. ory or Lie theory is assumed, and a number of exer- reacting flow, shallow-water waves, and waves in an cises and hints to problems are included, making internally stratified fluid. The book includes exer- Features this the perfect companion for graduate students and cises and is well illustrated with figures linking theo- The field of sparse and redundant representation researchers in ergodic theory, homogenous dynam- retical analyses to results from actual computations. modeling has gone through a major revolution in the ics or number theory. Changes from the first edition include new chapters, past two decades. This started with a series of algo- rithms for approximating the sparsest solutions of discussions and updates throughout. From[..] Features linear systems of equations, later to be followed by This text is a rigorous introduction to ergodic theory, Features surprising theoretical results that guarantee these developing the machinery of conditional measures This book is a major revision of Numerical Methods algorithms’ performance. With these contributions and expectations, mixing, and recurrence. Begin- for Wave Equations in Geophysical Fluid Dynam- in place, major barriers in making this model [..] ning by developing the basics of ergodic theory and ics; the new title of the second edition conveys its progressing to describe some recent applications to broader scope. The second edition is designed to Contents number theory, this book goes beyond the standard serve graduate students and researchers studying Preface.- Part I. Theoretical and Numerical Founda- texts in this topic. Applications include Weyl's poly- geophysical fluids, while also providing a non-dis- tions.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Uniqueness and Uncer- nomial equidistribution theorem, the [..] cipline-specific introduction to numerical methods tainty.- 3. Pursuit Algorithms - Practice.- 4. Pursuit Algorithms - Guarantees.- 5. From Exact to Approx- for the solution of time-dependent differential equa- Contents imate Solution.- 6. Iterated Shrinkage Algorithms.- tions. The [..] Motivation.- Ergodicity, Recurrence and Mixing.- 7.Towards Average Performance Analysis.- 8. The Continued Fractions.- Invariant Measures for Con- Contents Danzig Selector Algorithm.- Part II. Signal and tinuous Maps.- Conditional Measures and Alge- Introduction.-Ordinary Differential Equa- Image Processing Applications.- 9. Sparsity-Seeking bras.- Factors and Joinings.- Furstenberg’s Proof tions.-Finite-Difference Approximations for One- Methods in Signal Processing.- 10. Image Deblur- of Szemeredi’s Theorem.- Actions of Locally Com- Dimensional Transport.-Beyond One-Dimensional ring - A Case Study.- 11. MAP versus MMSE Esti- pact Groups.- Geodesic Flow on Quotients of the Transport.-Conservation Laws and Finite-Vol- mation.- 12. The Quest For a Dictionary.- 13. Image Hyperbolic Plane.- Nilrotation.- More Dynamics on umeMethods.- Series-Expansion Methods.-Semi Compression - Facial Images.- 14. Image[..] Quotients of the Hyperbolic Plane.- Appendix A: LagrangianMethods.-Physically Insignificant Fast- Measure Theory.- Appendix B: Functional Analysis.- Waves.-Nonreflecting Boundary Conditions.-Refer- Fields of interest Appendix C: Topological Groups ences.- Approximations and Expansions; Image Process- ing and Computer Vision; Signal, Image and Speech Fields of interest Fields of interest Processing; Optimization; Applications of Math- Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory; Number Numerical Analysis; Geophysics / Geodesy; Mechan- ematics; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Theory; Measure and Integration ical Engineering; Civil Engineering Mathematics Target groups Target groups Target groups Graduate Research Graduate Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
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Learning spaces offer a rigorous mathematical foun- dation for practical systems of educational technol- ogy. Learning spaces generalize partially ordered sets With an emphasis on models and techniques, this Our understanding of information and information and are special cases of knowledge spaces. The vari- textbook introduces many of the fundamental con- dynamics has outgrown classical information theory. ous structures are investigated from the standpoints cepts of stochastic modeling that are now a vital The theory does not account for the value or influ- of combinatorial properties and stochastic processes. component of almost every scientific investigation. ence of information within the context of a system Leaning spaces have become the essential structures These models form the basis of well-known para- or network and does not explain how these proper- to be used in assessing students' competence of vari- metric lifetime distributions as well as change-point ties might influence how information flows though ous topics. A practical example is offered by ALEKS, and mixture models. The authors also consider more and interacts with a system. The invited chapters a Web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and general notions of non-parametric lifetime distri- in this collection present new theories, methods, learning system in mathematics and other scholarly bution classes. In particular, emphasis is placed on and applications that address some of these limita- fields. At the heart of ALEKS is an artificial intelli- laying the foundation for solving problems in reli- tions. Dynamics of Information Systems presents gence engine that assesses each student individually ability, insurance, finance, and credit risk. Signifi- state-of-the-art research explaining the importance and continously. The book is of interest to mathe- cantly, many of the chapters that examine central of information in the evolution of a distributed or matically oriented readers in education, computer topics in applied probability can be read indepen- networked system. This book presents techniques science, engineering, and combinatorics at research dently, allowing both instructors and readers extra for measuring the value or significance of informa- and graduate levels. Numerous examples and exer- flexibility in their use of the book. The material has tion within the context of a system. Each chapter cises are included, together with an extensive bibliog- been carefully selected to cover the basic concepts reveals a unique topic or perspective from experts raphy. and techniques on each topic, making this an ideal in this exciting area of research. 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From a mathematical standpoint, textbook introduces many of the fundamental con- of-the-art research explaining the importance of learning spaces as well as knowledge spaces (which cepts of stochastic modeling that are now a vital information in the evolution of a distributed or net- made the title of the first edition) generalize partially component of almost every scientific investigation. worked system. This book presents techniques for ordered sets. [..] These models form the basis of well-known para- measuring the value or significance of information metric lifetime distributions such as exponential, within the context of a system. Each chapter reveals Contents Weibull, and gamma distributions, as well as change- a unique topic or perspective from experts in this Overview and Mathematical Glossary.- Knowl- point and mixture models. The authors also consider exciting area of research. These newly [..] edge Structures and Learning Spaces.- Knowledge more general [..] Spaces.- Well-Graded Families.- Surmise Systems.- Contents Skill Maps, Labels and Filters.- Entailments and the Contents Preface. 1. The Role of Dynamics in Extracting Maximal Mesh.- Galois Connections.- Descriptive Preface.- Preliminaries.- Exponential Distribution.- Information Sparsely Encoded in High Dimensional and Assessment Languages.- Greedoids, Learn- Poisson Process.- Parametric Families.- Lifetime Data Streams. 2. Information Trajectory of Optimal ing Spaces, and Antimatroids.- Learning Spaces Distribution Classes.- Multivariate Lifetime Distri- Learning. 3. Performance Information Analysis and and Media.- Probabilistic Knowledge Structures.- butions.- Association and Dependence.- Renewal Distributed Feedback Stabilization in Large-Scale Stochastic Learning Paths.- A Continuous Markov Theory.- Risk Theory.- Asset Pricing Theory.- Credit Interconnected Systems. 4. 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A. Holme, University of Bergen, Norway A. Horiuchi, Paris, France K. Ikeda, Tohoku University, Aoba Sendai, Japan; K. Murota, Uni- versity of Tokyo, Japan Geometry Japanese Mathematics in the Edo Period (1600-1868) Imperfect Bifurcation in Structures Our Cultural Heritage and Materials A study of the works of Seki Takakazu (?-1708) and Takebe Katahiro (1664-1739) Engineering Use of Group-Theoretic Bifurcation Theory This book contains selected topics from the his- tory of geometry, with "modern" proofs of some of the results, as well as a fully modern treatment of The book presents the main features of the Wasan This book provides a modern investigation into the selected basic issues in geometry. It is geared towards tradition, which is the indigenous mathematics bifurcation phenomena of physical and engineering the needs of future mathematics teachers. One of that developed in Japan during the Edo period. problems. Systematic methods - based on asymp- my goals for this book is to open up for the dynamic (1600-1868). It begins with a description of the totic, probabilistic, and group-theoretic standpoints - character of geometry as such, and to extend an invi- first mathematical textbooks published in the 17th are used to examine experimental and computational tation to geometry as a gateway to mathematics in century, then shifts to the work of the two leading data from numerous examples (soil, sand, kaolin, general. It is unfortunate that today, at a time when mathematicians of this tradition, Seki Takakazu and concrete, domes). Engineers may find this book, with mathematics is more important than ever, phrases Takebe Katahiro. The book provides substantial its minimized mathematical formalism, to be a use- like math avoidance and math anxiety are very much information on the historical and intellectual con- ful introduction to modern bifurcation theory. For in the public vocabulary. Making a serious effort text, the role played by the Chinese mathematical mathematicians, static bifurcation theory for finite- to heal these ills is an essential task. Thus the book treatises introduced at the late 16th century, and an dimensional systems, as well as its implications for also aims at an informed public, interested in mak- analysis of Seki’s and Takebe’s contribution to the practical problems, is illuminated by the numerous ing a new beginning in math For the 2nd edition, development of algebra and calculus in Japan. examples. This second edition strengthens the theo- some of the historical material has been expanded retical backgrounds of group representation theory and numerous illustrations have been added, as has Features and its application, uses of block-diagonalization in a chapter on polyhedra and tessellations and their Japanese mathematics, known also under the name bifurcation analysis, and includes up-to-date topics symmetries. A large number of exercises with some of wasan, experienced a remarkable development of the bifurcation analysis of diverse materials from suggestions for solutions is also included. between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries. rectangular parallelepiped sand specimens to honey- Wasan took its roots from the Chinese tradition of comb cellular solids. From the reviews: "The book is Features mathematics and shared its language and its cat- an excellent source of practical[..] This book contains selected topics from the his- egories of problems, but gave it a new impetus, tory of geometry, with "modern" proofs of some of transforming the Chinese algebraic method of the Features the results, as well as a fully modern treatment of "heavenly element" into a powerful tool with a much This book provides a modern investigation into the selected basic issues in geometry. It is geared towards wider scope. All [..] bifurcation phenomena of physical and engineering the needs of future mathematics teachers. All too problems. Systematic methods - based on asymp- often the geometry which goes into the syllabus for Contents totic, probabilistic, and group-theoretic standpoints - these students presents the material in a pedantic From the contents: Preface.- Part I.: The- are used to examine experimental and computational and formalistic style, suppressing its dynamic [..] beginnings of wasan.- The Jinkoki (1627) data from numerous examples (soil, sand, kaolin, by Yoshida Mitsuyoshi.- The Jugairoku concrete, domes). For mathematicians, static bifurca- Contents by Imamura Tomoaki.- The Sanso tion theory for finite-dimensional systems, as well [..] Part I A Cultural Heritage: 1 Early Beginnings.- 2 (1663) by Muramatsu Shigekiyo.- The Treatise The Great River Civilizations.- 3 Greek and Hellenic of Ancient and Modern Mathe- Contents Geometry.- 4 Geometry in the Hellenistic Era.- 5 ics (1671) by Sawaguchi Kazuyuki.- Part II.: Seki Introduction to Bifurcation Behavior.- Critical Point Arabic Mathematics and Geometry.- 6 The Geom- Takakazu, his epoch an dhis mathematical and Local Behavior.- Imperfection Sensitivity Laws.- etry of Yesterday and Today.- 7 Geometry and the works.- Seki Takakazu (?-1708) and his epoch.- The Critical Initial Imperfections (I).- Stochasticity of Real World.- Part II Introduction to Geometry: works of Seki Takakazu on tech- Initial Imperfections (I).- Experimentally-observed 8 Axiomatic Geometry.- 9 Axiomatic Projective for solving problems.- Part III.: Takebe Katahiro, Bifurcation Diagrams.- Group-theoretic Bifurcation Geometry.- 10 Models for Non-Euclidean Geom- ematician and advisor or the Theory.- Bifurcation Behavior of Dn-equivariant etry.- 11 Making Things Precise.- 12 Projective The Systems.- Critical Initial Imperfections (II).- Stochas- Space.- 13 Geometry in the Affine and the Projective ticity of Initial Imperfections (II).- Description of Plane.- 14 Algebraic Curves of Higher Degrees in the Fields of interest Bifurcation Behaviors.- Bifurcation of Cylindrical Affine Plane R2.- 15 Higher Geometry in the Projec- History of Mathematics; Humanities Sand Specimens.- Echelon-mode Formation.- Bifur- tive[..] cation of Steel Specimens.- Miscellaneous Aspects of Target groups Bifurcation[..] Fields of interest Research Geometry; Mathematics (general); Theoretical, Fields of interest Mathematical and Computational Physics; Mathe- Type of publication Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory; Structural matical Applications in Computer Science Monograph Mechanics
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The specialization theory of quadratic and sym- metric bilinear forms over fields and the subse- At the end of the nineteenth century Lyapunov and The purpose of the conference was to report recent quent generic splitting theory of quadratic forms Poincaré developed the so called qualitative theory progress and developments of diophantine aspects of were invented by the author in the mid-1970's. They of differential equations and introduced geometric- analytic number theory, especially focusing upon the came to fruition in the ensuing decades and have topological considerations which have led to the con- topics in diophantine analysis and related fields; its become an integral part of the geometric methods in cept of dynamical systems. In its present abstract simultaneous objectives are to promote interactions quadratic form theory. This book comprehensively form this concept goes back to G.D. Birkhoff. This between analytic number theorists and mathemati- covers the specialization and generic splitting theo- is also the starting point of Chapter 1 of this book cians from other fields, and further to create oppor- ries. These theories, originally developed for fields in which uncontrolled and controlled time-continu- tunities for opening up new individual/collaborative of characteristic different from 2, are explored here ous and time-discrete systems are investigated. Con- research projects. without this restriction. In addition to chapters on trolled dynamical systems could be considered as specialization theory, generic splitting theory and Features dynamical systems in the strong sense, if the controls their applications, the book contains a final chapter The purpose of the conference was to report recent were incorporated into the state space. We, however, containing research never before published on spe- progress and developments of diophantine aspects of adapt the conventional treatment of controlled sys- cialization with respect to quadratic places and will analytic number theory, especially focusing upon the tems as in control theory. We are mainly interested provide the reader with a glimpse towards the future. topics in diophantine analysis and related fields; its in the question of controllability of dynamical sys- simultaneous objectives are to promote interactions tems into equilibrium states. In the non-autonomous Features between analytic number theorists and mathemati- time-discrete case we also consider the problem of The specialization theory of quadratic and sym- cians from other fields, and further to create oppor- stabilization. We conclude with chaotic behavior of metric bilinear forms over fields and the subse- tunities for opening up new [..] autonomous time discrete systems and actual real- quent generic splitting theory of quadratic forms world applications. were invented by the author in the mid-1970's. They Fields of interest came to fruition in the ensuing decades and have Number Theory; Numerical and Computational Features become an integral part of the geometric methods in Physics At the end of the nineteenth century Lyapunov and quadratic form theory. This book comprehensively Poincaré developed the so called qualitative theory covers the specialization and generic splitting theo- Target groups of differential equations and introduced geomet- ries. These [..] Research ric-topological considerations which have led to the concept of dynamical systems. In its present abstract Contents Type of publication form this concept goes back to G.D. Birkhoff. This Fundamentals of Specialization Theory.- Generic Proceedings is also the starting point of Chapter 1 of this book in Splitting Theory.- Some Applications.- Specializa- which uncontrolled and controlled time-continuous tion with Respect to Quadratic Places.- Forms.- Ref- Available [..] erences.- Index Contents Fields of interest 2010. 164 p. (Mathematical and Statistical Physics, Vol. 1264) Uncontrolled Systems.- Controlled Systems.- Algebra Chaotic Behavior of Autonomous Time-Discrete 99,95 € Systems.- A Dynamical Method for the Calculation Target groups ISBN 978-0-7354-0815-9 of Nash-Equilibria in n-Person Games.- Optimal Research Control in Chemotherapy of Cancer.
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C. Laurent-Thiébaut, Université Joseph Fourier, Saint Martin G.T. Lee, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada A. Meskens, Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium d'Héres, France Group Identities on Units and Travelling Mathematics - The Fate Holomorphic Function Theory in Symmetric Units of Group Rings of Diophantos' Arithmetic Several Variables
An Introduction Let FG be the group ring of a group G over a field In this book the author presents a comprehensive F. Write U(FG) for the group of units of FG. It is study of Diophantos’ monumental work known as an important problem to determine the conditions Arithmetika, a highly acclaimed and unique set of This book provides an introduction to complex anal- under which U(FG) satisfies a group identity. In books within the known Greek mathematical cor- ysis in several variables. The viewpoint of integral the mid 1990s, a conjecture of Hartley was verified, pus. Its author, Diophantos, is an enigmatic figure representation theory together with Grauert's bump- namely, if U(FG) satisfies a group identity, and G of whom we know virtually nothing. Starting with ing method offers a natural extension of single vari- is torsion, then FG satisfies a polynomial identity. Egyptian, Babylonian and early Greek mathematics able techniques to several variables analysis and leads Necessary and sufficient conditions for U(FG) to sat- the author paints a picture of the sources the Arith- rapidly to important global results. Applications isfy a group identity soon followed. Since the late metika may have had. Life in Alexandria, where Dio- focus on global extension problems for CR func- 1990s, many papers have been devoted to the study phantos lived, is described and, on the basis of the tions, such as the Hartogs-Bochner phenomenon of the symmetric units; that is, those units u satisfy- limited available evidence, his biography is outlined. and removable singularities for CR functions. Three ing u* = u, where * is the involution on FG defined Of Arithmetika’s 13 books only 6 survive in Greek. It appendices on differential manifolds, sheaf theory by sending each element of G to its inverse. The con- was not until 1971 that these were complemented by and functional analysis make the book self-con- ditions under which these symmetric units satisfy a the discovery of 4 other books in an Arab translation. tained. Each chapter begins with a detailed abstract, group identity have now been determined. This book This allows the author to describe the structure, the clearly demonstrating the structure and relations of presents these results for arbitrary group identities, contents and the mathematics of the Arithmetika in following chapters. New concepts are clearly defined as well as the conditions under which the unit group detail. Furthermore it is shown that Diophantos had and theorems and propositions are proved in detail. or the set of symmetric units satisfies several particu- a remarkable skill to solve higher degree equations. Historical notes are also provided at the end of each lar group identities of interest. In the second part, the author draws our attention to chapter. Clear and succinct, this book will appeal to the survival of Diophantos’ work in[..] post-graduate students, young researchers seeking an Features introduction to holomorphic function theory in sev- Let FG be the group ring of a group G over a field Features eral variables and lecturers seeking[..] F. Write U(FG) for the group of units of FG. It is In this book the author presents a comprehensive an important problem to determine the conditions study of Diophantos’ monumental work known as Features under which U(FG) satisfies a group identity. In Arithmetika, a highly acclaimed and unique set of This book provides an introduction to complex anal- the mid 1990s, a conjecture of Hartley was verified, books within the known Greek mathematical cor- ysis in several variables. The viewpoint of integral namely, if U(FG) satisfies a group identity, and [..] pus. Its author, Diophantos, is an enigmatic figure representation theory together with Grauert's bump- of whom we know virtually nothing. Starting with ing method offers a natural extension of single vari- Contents Egyptian, Babylonian and early Greek mathematics able techniques to several variables analysis and leads Group Identities on Units of Group Rings.- Group the author paints a picture of the sources the Arith- rapidly to important global results. Applications Identities on Symmetric Units.- Lie Identities on metika may have [..] focus on global extension problems for CR functions, Symmetric Elements.- Nilpotence of U(FG) and U such as the Hartogs-Bochner phenomenon and [..] +(FG) .- The Bounded Engel Property.- Solvability Contents of U(FG) and U+(FG) .- Further Reading.- Some From the contents: Arithmetic and the beginning of Contents Results on Prime and Semiprime Rings algebra.- Alexandria ad Aegyptum.- Diophantos and Elementary local properties of holomorphic func- the Arithmetika.- Sleeping beauty in the Dark Ages.- tions of several complex variables.- Currents and Fields of interest New vistas.- Humanism.- Renaissance or the rebirth complex structures.- The Bochner-Martinelli-Kop- Associative Rings and Algebras; Group Theory and of Diophantos.- Fair stood the wind for France.- pelman kernel and formula applications.- Extensions Generalizations Coda: Hilbert's tenth problem.- Stemma.- Bibliogra- of CR functions.- Extensions of holomorphic and CR phy.- Index functions on manifolds.- Domains of holomorphy Target groups and pseudoconvexity.- The Levi problem and the Research Fields of interest resolution of # in strictly pseudoconvex domains.- History of Mathematics Characterisation of removable singularities of CR Type of publication functions on a strictly pseudoconvex boundary.- Monograph Target groups Appendices. 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Semi-infinite Homological Algebra of Associative Algebraic This is a book on topology and geometry and, like Structures Nonautonomous dynamical systems provide a any books on subjects as vast as these, it has a point- mathematical framework for temporally chang- of-view that guided the selection of topics. Naber ing phenomena, where the law of evolution varies takes the view that the rekindled interest that math- This is a monograph in semi-infinite homologi- in time due to seasonal, modulation, controlling ematics and physics have shown in each other of cal algebra, concentrated mostly on the semi-infi- or even random effects. Our goal is to provide an late should be fostered and that this is best accom- nite theory of associative algebraic structures, but approach to the corresponding geometric theory of plished by allowing them to cohabit. The book including also some material on the semi-infinite nonautonomous discrete dynamical systems in infi- weaves together rudimentary notions from the classi- homology and cohomology of Lie algebras and nite-dimensional spaces by virtue of 2-parameter cal gauge theory of physics with the topological and topological groups. The main objects of study are semigroups (processes). These dynamical systems geometrical concepts that became the mathematical the double-sided derived functors SemiExt and are generated by implicit difference equations, which models of these notions. We ask the reader to come SemiTor, and the phenomenon of comodule-con- explicitly depend on time. Compactness and dissipa- to us with some vague notion of what an electromag- tramodule correspondence, connecting them with tivity conditions are provided for such problems in netic field might be, a willingness to accept a few of the more conventional, one-sided Ext and CtrTor. order to have attractors using the natural concept of the more elementary pronouncements of quantum Contramodules, introduced originally by Eilenberg pullback convergence. Concerning a necessary linear mechanics, a solid background in real analysis and and Moore in 1960's but almost forgotten for four theory, our hyperbolicity concept is based on expo- linear algebra and some of the vocabulary of modern decades, play a very prominent role in this book, nential dichotomies and splittings. This concept is algebra. To such a reader we offer an excursion that with many versions of them introduced and dis- in turn used to construct nonautonomous invariant begins with the definition of a topological space and cussed. Among other topics considered in the mono- manifolds, so-called fiber bundles, and deduce lin- finds its way eventually to the moduli space of anti- graph there are the semi-infinite model category earization theorems. The results are illustrated using self-dual SU(2) connections on S4 with[..] structures and the relative nohomogeneous Koszul temporal and full discretizations of evolutionary dif- duality. ferential[..] Features This is a book on topology and geometry, and like Features Features any book on subjects as vast as these, it has a point of This monograph deals with semi-infinite homolog- Nonautonomous dynamical systems provide a view that guided the selection of topics. The author’s ical algebra. Intended as the definitive treatment of mathematical framework for temporally chang- point of view is that the rekindled interest that math- the subject of semi-infinite homology and cohomol- ing phenomena, where the law of evolution varies ematics and physics have shown in each other of late ogy of associative algebraic structures, it also con- in time due to seasonal, modulation, controlling should be fostered, and that this is best accomplished tains material on the semi-infinite (co)homology or even random effects. Our goal is to provide an by allowing them to cohabit. The goal is to weave of Lie algebras and topological groups, the derived approach to the corresponding geometric theory of together rudimentary notions from [..] comodule-contramodule correspondence, its appli- nonautonomous discrete dynamical systems in infi- cation to the duality between representations of [..] nite-dimensional spaces by virtue of 2-parameter Contents semigroups (processes). These [..] Contents: Preface.- Physical and geometrical motiva- Contents tion 1 Topological spaces.- Homotopy groups.- Prin- Preface.- Introduction.- 0 Preliminaries and Sum- Contents cipal bundles.- Differentiable manifolds and matrix mary.- 1 Semialgebras and Semitensor Product.- 1 Nonautonomous dynamical systems.- 2 Nonau- Lie groups.- Gauge fields and Instantons. Appendix. 2 Derived Functor SemiTor.- 3 Semicontramod- tonomous difference equations.- 3 Linear difference References. Index. ules and Semihomomorphisms.- 4 Derived Functor equations.- 3 Linear difference equations.- 4 Invari- SemiExt.- 5 Comodule-Contramodule Correspon- ant fiber bundles.- 5 Linearization. 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S. Rebennack, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA; M.E. Rossi, University of Genoa, Italy; G. Valla, University of Y.G. Sinai, Princeton University, NJ, USA P.M. Pardalos, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; M.V.F. Genoa, Italy Pereira, PSR, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; N.A. Iliadis, EnerCoRD, Athens, Greece (Eds.) Selecta Hilbert Functions of Filtered Volume I: Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems Handbook of Power Systems I Modules
The 20 papers contained in this volume span the Energy is one of the world`s most challenging prob- Hilbert Functions play major roles in Algebraic areas of mathematical physics, dynamical systems, lems, and power systems are an important aspect of Geometry and Commutative Algebra, and are and probability. Yakov Sinai is one of the most energy related issues. This handbook contains state- becoming increasingly important also in Computa- important and influential mathematicians of our of-the-art contributions on power systems model- tional Algebra. They capture many useful numerical time, having won the Boltzmann Medal (1986), the ing and optimization. The book is separated into characters associated to a projective variety or to a Dirac Medal (1992), Dannie Heinemann Prize for two volumes with six sections, which cover the most filtered module over a local ring. Starting from the Mathematical Physics (1989), Nemmers Prize (2002), important areas of energy systems. The first volume pioneering work of D.G. Northcott and J. Sally, we and the Wolf Prize in Mathematics (1997). He is covers the topics operations planning and expansion aim to gather together in one place many new devel- well-known as both a mathematician and a physi- planning while the second volume focuses on trans- opments of this theory by using a unifying approach cist, with numerous theorems and proofs bearing his mission and distribution modeling, forecasting in which gives self-contained and easier proofs. The name in both fields, and this book should be of inter- energy, energy auctions and markets, as well as risk extension of the theory to the case of general filtra- est to researchers from all fields of the physical sci- management. The contributions are authored by rec- tions on a module, and its application to the study of ences. ognized specialists in their fields and consist in either certain graded algebras which are not associated to state-of-the-art reviews or examinations of state-of- a filtration are two of the main features of the mono- Features the-art developments. The articles are not purely the- graph. The material is intended for graduate students (none) oretical, but instead also discuss specific applications and researchers who are interested in Commutative in power systems. Algebra, in particular in the theory of the Hilbert Contents Functions and related topics. On the notion of entropy of a dynamical system.- Features Construction and properties of invariant measurable Energy is one of the world`s most challenging prob- Features partitions.- Weak isomorphism of transformations lems, and power systems are an important aspect of Hilbert functions play major parts in Algebraic with invariant measure.- Dynamical systems with energy related issues. This handbook contains state- Geometry and Commutative Algebra, and are also countably-multiple Lebesgue spectrum.- Dynami- of-the-art contributions on power systems model- becoming increasingly important in Computational cal systems with countably-multiple lebesgue spec- ing and optimization. The book is separated into Algebra. They capture many useful numerical char- trum.- Part II. Ergodic Theory and Number Theory.- two volumes with six sections, which cover the most acters associated to a projective variety or to a fil- Renewal-type limit theorem for the Gauss map and important areas of energy systems. The first volume tered module over a local ring. Starting from the continued fractions.- A Limit Theorem for Birkhoff covers the topics operations planning and expansion pioneering work of D.G. Northcott and J. Sally, we sums of non-integrable functions over rotations.- [..] aim to gather together in one book a broad range of Mixing for some classes of special fl ows over rota- new [..] tions of the circle.- Smoothness of conjugacies[..] Contents Operation Planning.- Expansion Planning. Fields of interest Fields of interest Algebra; Commutative Rings and Algebras; Alge- Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Fields of interest braic Geometry Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory; Theoretical, Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Opti- Mathematical and Computational Physics mization; Operation Research / Decision Theory; Target groups Energy Technology Graduate Target groups Research Target groups Type of publication Research Monograph Type of publication Collected works Type of publication Available Handbook Available 2010. XVIII, 100 p. (Lecture Notes of the Unione Matematica Ital- Available iana, Vol. 9) Softcover 2010. XVI, 450 p. Hardcover 34,95 € 2010. XX, 500 p. (Energy Systems) Hardcover 89,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-14239-0 ISBN 978-0-387-87869-0 139,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-02492-4 150 Mathematics springer.com
Y.G. Sinai, Dept. Mathematics, Princeton University, Princeton, A. Stubhaug, University of Oslo, Norway D. Tromeur-Dervout, University of Lyon, France; G. Brenner, NJ, USA Clausthal University of Technology; D.R. Emerson, Daresburg Laboratory, Warrington, UK; J. Erhel, INRIA, Rennes, France (Eds.) Gösta Mittag-Leffler Selecta: Volume II A Man of Conviction Parallel Computational Fluid Probability Theory, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematical Physics and Mathematical Fluid Dynamics Dynamics 2008
Gösta Mittag-Leffler (1846–1927) played a sig- Parallel Numerical Methods, Software Development and Applications nificant role as both a scientist and entrepreneur. The 20 papers contained in this volume span the Regarded as the father of Swedish mathemat- areas of mathematical physics, dynamical systems, ics, his influence extended far beyond his chosen and probability. Yakov Sinai is one of the most field because of his extensive network of interna- This book collects the proceedings of the Parallel important and influential mathematicians of our tional contacts in science, business, and the arts. He Computational Fluid Dynamics 2008 conference time, having won the Boltzmann Medal (1986), the was instrumental in seeing to it that Marie Curie held in Lyon, France. Contributed papers by over 40 Dirac Medal (1992), Dannie Heinemann Prize for was awarded the Nobel Prize twice. One of Mit- researchers representing the state of the art in par- Mathematical Physics (1989), Nemmers Prize (2002), tag-Leffler’s major accomplishments was the found- allel CFD and architecture from Asia, Europe, and and the Wolf Prize in Mathematics (1997). He is ing of the journal Acta Mathematica , published by North America examine major developments in (1) well-known as both a mathematician and a physi- Institut Mittag-Leffler and Sweden’s Royal Academy block-structured grid and boundary methods to sim- cist, with numerous theorems and proofs bearing of Sciences. Arild Stubhaug’s research for this monu- ulate flows over moving bodies, (2) specific meth- his name in both fields, and this book should be of mental biography relied on a wealth of primary and ods for optimization in Aerodynamics Design, (3) interest to researchers from all fields of the physical secondary resources, including more than 30000 let- innovative parallel algorithms and numerical solvers, sciences.This volume follows Volume I. ters that are part of the Mittag-Leffler archives. Writ- such as scalable algebraic multilevel preconditioners ten in a lucid and compelling manner, the biography and the acceleration of iterative solutions, (4) soft- Features contains many hitherto unknown facts about Mit- ware frameworks and component architectures for The 20 papers contained in this volume span the tag-Leffler’s personal life and professional endeavors. parallelism, (5) large scale computing and parallel areas of mathematical physics, dynamical systems, It will be of great interest to both mathematicians efficiencies in the industrial context, (6) lattice Boltz- and probability. Yakov Sinai is one of the most and general readers interested in science and culture. mann and SPH methods, and (7) applications in the important and influential mathematicians of our environment, biofluids, and nuclear engineering. time, having won the Boltzmann Medal (1986), the Features Dirac Medal (1992), Dannie Heinemann Prize for Gösta Mittag-Leffler (1846–1927) played a signifi- Features Mathematical Physics (1989), Nemmers Prize (2002), cant role on the world stage as both a scientist and This book collects the proceedings of the Parallel and the Wolf Prize in Mathematics (1997). He is entrepreneur. Regarded as the father of Swedish Computational Fluid Dynamics 2008 conference well-known [..] mathematics, his influence extended far beyond held in Lyon, France. Contributed papers by over 40 his chosen field because of his extensive network of researchers representing the state of the art in par- Contents international contacts in science, business, and the allel CFD and architecture from Asia, Europe, and Probability Theory.-Statistical Mechanics.-Mathe- arts. His social and professional circles included such North America examine major developments in (1) matical Physics.-Mathematical Fluid Dynamics luminaries as Selma Lagerlöf, Albert Einstein, Sonya block-structured grid and boundary methods to sim- Fields of interest [..] ulate flows over moving bodies, (2) specific methods Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; for [..] Contents Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory; Theoretical, I. Prelude.- II. Family and Childhood.- III. Stud- Fields of interest Mathematical and Computational Physics ies.- IV. Professor, Husband, and Entrepreneur.- V. Computational Science and Engineering; Appl. Target groups Fame, Friends, and Enemies.- VI. 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A. Tveito, Simula Research Laboratory, Lysaker, Norway; H.P. S. Wagner, Universität Stuttgart; M. Steinmetz, Astrophysikalis- K. Williams, Torino, Italy; L. March, Stretham near Ely, Cam- Langtangen, Simula Research Laboratory, Lysaker, Norway; B.F. ches Institut Potsdam; A. Bode, Leibniz-Rechenzentrum; M.M. bridgeshire, UK; S.R. Wassell, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA, Nielsen, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway; X. Cai, Müller, Leibniz-Rechenzentrum (Eds.) USA (Eds.) Simula Research Laboratory, Lysaker, Norway High Performance Computing in The Mathematical Works of Leon Elements of Scientific Computing Science and Engineering, Garching/ Battista Alberti Munich 2009
Science used to be experiments and theory, now it Transactions of the Fourth Joint HLRB and KONWIHR Review Leon Battista Alberti was an outstanding poly- is experiments, theory and computations. The com- and Results Workshop, Dec. 8-9, 2009, Leibniz Supercomput- math of the fifteenth century, alongside Piero della putational approach to understanding nature and ing Centre, Garching/Munich, Germany Francesca and before Leonardo da Vinci. While his technology is currently flowering in many fields such contributions to architecture and the visual arts are as physics, geophysics, astrophysics, chemistry, biol- well known and available in good English editions, ogy, and most engineering disciplines. This book is a This book presents selected project results obtained and much of his literary and social writings are also gentle introduction to such computational methods at the current High-Performance Computer in available in English, his mathematical works are where the techniques are explained through exam- Bavaria (HLRB II). The research areas covered not well represented in readily available, accessible ples. It is our goal to teach principles and ideas that include Computer Sciences, Computational Fluid English editions have remained accessible only to carry over from field to field. You will learn basic Dynamics, Astrophysics, High-Energy Physics, Geo specialists. The four treatises included here – Ludi methods and how to implement them. In order to Sciences, Condensed Matter Physics, Chemistry, and matematici, De Componendis Cifris, Elementi di pit- gain the most from this text, you will need prior Bio Sciences. Thus, the book provides an overview tura and De lunularum quadratura – are extremely knowledge of calculus, basic linear algebra and ele- of the broad range of applications requiring high- valuable in rounding out the portrait of this multi- mentary programming. performance computers to solve challenging numer- talented thinker. The treatises are presented in mod- ical problems. Each project description includes Features ern English translations, with commentary that is information on the respective scientific background, Science used to be experiments and theory, now it intended to make evident the depths of Alberti’s results achieved and methods used. The book also is experiments, theory and computations. The com- knowledge as well as address the treatises’ mathe- offers insights into the performance, scalability, and putational approach to understanding nature and matical, historical and cultural context, their classical latest enhancements of the applications employed. technology is currently flowering in many fields such Greek roots, and their relationship to later works by Renaissance thinkers. as physics, geophysics, astrophysics, chemistry, biol- Features ogy, and most engineering disciplines. This book is a This book presents selected project results obtained Features gentle introduction to such computational methods at the current High-Performance Computer in Leon Battista Alberti (1404¬–1472) was a highly pro- where the techniques are explained through exam- Bavaria (HLRB II). The research areas covered lific polymath of the fifteenth century. Although his ples. It [..] include Computer Sciences, Computational Fluid contributions to architecture and the visual arts are Dynamics, Astrophysics, High-Energy Physics, Geo Contents well known and available in good English editions, as Sciences, Condensed Matter Physics, Chemistry, and Computing Integrals.- Differential Equations: The are many of his literary and social writings, his math- Bio Sciences. Thus, the book provides an overview of First Steps.- Systems of Ordinary Differential Equa- ematical works are not well represented. This present the broad range of applications requiring high-per- tions.- Nonlinear Algebraic Equations.- The Method volume was planned to fill that gap, with entirely formance computers [..] of Least Squares.- About Scientific Software.- The new English translations and critical [..] Diffusion Equation.- Analysis of the Diffusion Equa- Fields of interest Contents tion.- Parameter Estimation and Inverse Problems. - Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analy- From the contents: Foreword (Robert Tavernor).- A Glimpse of Parallel Computing.- Index. sis; Computational Science and Engineering; Fluid- Introduction.- Ludi matematici (Mathematical and Aerodynamics; Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Fields of interest games).- De Componendis Cifris (On writing in Computer Applications; Theoretical and Computa- Computational Mathematics and Numerical Anal- ciphers), Elementi di pittura (Elements of paint- tional Chemistry ysis; Computational Science and Engineering; ing).- De lunularum quadratura (On the squaring of lunes).- Bibliography.- About the authors Numerical and Computational Physics; Computa- Target groups tional Intelligence; Computer Applications in Life Research Fields of interest Sciences History of Mathematics; Mathematics (general) Type of publication Target groups Proceedings Target groups Lower undergraduate Research Type of publication Available Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Monograph 2010. 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M.V. Wüthrich, ETH Zürich, Switzerland; H. Bühlmann, ETH W. Yuan, Beijing Normal University, PR China; W. Sickel, P.A. Østvær, University of Oslo, Norway Zürich, Switzerland; H. Furrer, Swiss Life, Zurich, Switzerland Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Germany; D. Yang, Beijing Normal University, PR China Homotopy Theory of C*-Algebras Market-Consistent Actuarial Valuation Morrey and Campanato Meet Besov, Lizorkin and Triebel Homotopy theory and C* algebras are central topics in contemporary mathematics. This book introduces It is a challenging task to read the balance sheet of an a modern homotopy theory for C*-algebras. One insurance company. This derives from the fact that During the last 60 years the theory of function basic idea of the setup is to merge C*-algebras and different positions are often measured by different spaces has been a subject of growing interest and spaces studied in algebraic topology into one cate- yardsticks. Assets, for example, are mostly valued at increasing diversity. Based on three formally differ- gory comprising C*-spaces. These objects are suit- market prices whereas liabilities are often measured ent developments, namely, the theory of Besov and able fodder for standard homotopy theoretic moves, by established actuarial methods. However, there is a Triebel-Lizorkin spaces, the theory of Morrey and leading to unstable and stable model structures. With general agreement that the balance sheet of an insur- Campanato spaces and the theory of Q spaces, the the foundations in place one is led to natural defini- ance company should be measured in a consistent authors develop a unified framework for all of these tions of invariants for C*-spaces such as homology way. Market-Consistent Actuarial Valuation presents spaces. As a byproduct, the authors provide a com- and cohomology theories, K-theory and zeta-func- powerful methods to measure liabilities and assets pletion of the theory of Triebel-Lizorkin spaces when tions. The text is largely self-contained. It serves a in a consistent way. The mathematical framework p = #. wide audience of graduate students and researchers that leads to market-consistent values for insurance interested in C*-algebras, homotopy theory and liabilities is explained in detail by the authors. Top- Features applications. ics covered are stochastic discounting with deflators, During the last 60 years the theory of function Features valuation portfolio in life and non-life insurance, spaces has been a subject of growing interest and Homotopy theory and C*-algebras are central topics probability distortions, asset and liability manage- increasing diversity. Based on three formally differ- in contemporary mathematics. This book introduces ment, financial risks, insurance technical risks, and ent developments, namely, the theory of Besov and a modern homotopy theory for C*-algebras. One solvency. Triebel-Lizorkin spaces, the theory of Morrey and Campanato spaces and the theory of Q spaces, the basic idea of the setup is to merge C*-algebras and Features authors develop a unified framework for all of these spaces studied in algebraic topology into one cate- It is a challenging task to read the balance sheet of an spaces. As a byproduct, the authors provide a com- gory comprising C*-spaces. These objects are suit- insurance company. This derives from the fact that pletion of [..] able fodder for standard homotopy theoretic moves, different positions are often measured by different leading to unstable and stable model structures. With yardsticks. Assets, for example, are mostly valued at Contents the [..] market prices whereas liabilities are often measured 1 Introduction.- 2 The Spaces Bs,#p,q(Rn) and Contents by established actuarial methods. However, there is a Fs,#p,q(Rn).- 3 Almost Diagonal Operators and 1 Introduction.- 2 Preliminaries.- 2.1 C*-spaces.- 2.2 general agreement that the balance sheet of an insur- Atomic and Molecular Decompositions.- 4 Several G – C*-spaces.- 2.3 Model categories.- 3 Unstable ance company should be measured in [..] Equivalent Characterizations.- 5 Pseudo-differen- tial Operators.- 6 Key Theorems.- 7 Inhomogeneous C*-homotopy theory.- 3.1 Pointwise model struc- Contents Besov-Hausdorff and Triebel-Lizorkin-Hausdorff tures.- 3.2 Exact model structures.- 3.3 Matrix invari- Introduction.- Stochastic discounting.- Valuation Spaces.- 8 Homogeneous Spaces. ant model structures.- 3.4 Homotopy invariant portfolio in life insurance.- Financial risks.- Valua- model structures.- 3.5 Pointed model structures.- 3.6 tion portfolio in non-life insurance.- Selected topics.- Fields of interest Base change.- 4 Stable C*-homotopy theory.- 4.1 C*- References.- Index. 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D.S. Alberts, Arizona Cancer Center, Tuscon, AZ, USA; M.C. D. Crisan, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA (Ed.) Medicine Clouser, Arizona Cancer Center, Tuscon, AZ, USA; L.M. Hess, Indi- ana University, School of Medicine, Departments of Public Health and Obstetrics and Gynecology, 714 N Senate Ave., EF250. Indi- Hematopathology anapolis, IN 46202 (Eds.) M. Alaoui-Jamali, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada (Ed.) Genomic Mechanisms of Neoplastic Diseases Intraperitoneal Therapy for Ovarian Alternative and Complementary Cancer Therapies for Cancer Hematopathology: Genomic Mechanisms of Neo- plastic Diseases will keep physicians abreast of the Integrative Approaches and Discovery of Conventional Drugs rapid and complex changes in genomic medicine, as Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is increasingly being exemplified by the molecular pathology of hemato- used as first-line treatment for ovarian cancer. Nev- logic malignancies. This timely volume will update physicians on the complexities of genomic lesions, Cancer is a common disease with a devastating ertheless, it is difficult for the oncologist to find a definitive text that documents both the fundamen- as well as offer an integrated framework encompass- impact on the physical and psychological well being ing molecular diagnosis, the new WHO classification of patients. The diagnosis of cancer brings upon tal methods required to optimize therapy and the up-to-date results of phase I, II, and III clinical tri- of hematologic neoplasms with focus on molecular many clinical challenges and questions for which pathology, prognostic value of molecular tests, and clear and simple answers are not always provided by als. With this in mind, the editors of Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy have assembled a team of highly molecular monitoring of response to gene-targeted modern medicine. To date, only limited therapeu- therapy. As such, it will be of great value to hematol- tic options are available for patients with advanced experienced clinicians and researchers to cover every aspect of the subject. The topics addressed include ogists, oncologists, pathologists, internal medicine cancer. The recent shift toward targeted therapies and pediatric specialists, as well as bioscientific staff has improved substantially patient’s survival, how- treatment principles, patient, drug, and catheter selection, administration guidelines, the role of and laboratorians in private hospitals and academic ever, relapses are frequent and cure remains rare. institutions. This led patients and many health care managers hyperthermia, supportive care requirements, novel drugs, and the most recent results of clinical tri- to shift attention to the holistic approach of tra- Features als. This book will be an invaluable source of infor- ditional medicine particularly preparations from Hematopathology: Genomic Mechanisms of Neo- mation for both practicing clinical oncologists and herbal products to manage and alleviate the disease. plastic Diseases will keep physicians abreast of the oncologists in training. Typically, herbal preparations contain single or mul- rapid and complex changes in genomic medicine, as tiple plant ingredients, including a number of poten- Features exemplified by the molecular pathology of hemato- tial active components. Yet, they remain classified Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is increasingly being logic malignancies. This timely volume will update as food supplements and thus are exempt from regu- used as first-line treatment for ovarian cancer. Nev- physicians on the complexities of genomic lesions, as lations on quality control and proof of efficacy that ertheless, it is difficult for the oncologist to find a well as offer an integrated framework encompassing govern standard pharmaceuticals. Clinical evidence definitive text that documents both the fundamental molecular diagnosis, the new WHO classification of for[..] methods required to optimize therapy and the up-to- [..] date results of phase I, II, and III clinical trials. With Features Contents this in mind, the editors of Intraperitoneal Therapy Management of advanced cancers by modern ther- Chapter 1: Molecular techniques used in for Ovarian Cancer have assembled a [..] apies can be hampered by the unavailability of effi- Hematopathology.- Chapter 2: Cytogenetics tech- cient drugs, which explains in part the high mortality Contents niques used in Hematopathology.- Chapter 3: The rates seen in patients with advanced cancers. Alter- Introduction.-Current Chemotherapy of Ovarian molecular component of the new WHO classifi- native therapies, particularly those using formu- Cancer.-Principals of Intraperitoneal Chemother- cation of hematologic malignancies.- Chapter 4: lations derived from herbal, marine and animal apy.-Phase III Trials of Intraperitoneal Chemother- Molecular pathology of pediatric acute leukemias.- products, are rich sources of chemically diverse and apy for Ovarian Cancer.-Criteria for Using Chapter 5: Molecular pathology of adult acute complex molecules with the potential to discover Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Advanced Ovar- leukemias.- Chapter 6: Molecular pathology of lym- novel drugs. 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W.D. Figg, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA; C.H. H.L. Frankel, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Cen- M. Freemark, Duke University, Division of Pediatric Endocrinol- Chau, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA; E.J. Small, ter, Dallas, TX, USA; B.P. deBoisblanc, Louisiana State University ogy and Diabetes, Durham, NC, USA (Ed.) University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (Eds.) (Eds.) Pediatric Obesity Bedside Procedures for the Drug Management of Prostate Intensivist Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment Cancer
Childhood obesity and its co-morbidities -- includ- Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist delivers prac- ing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep This book is a comprehensive, concise summary of tical tips and clear, step-by-step instruction on the apnea, and fatty liver disease -- have seen striking the pharmacological treatments of prostate cancer. most common procedures in the ICU. The con- increases in recent years. Despite a wealth of inves- It is an authoritative and up-to-date reference on venient and portable handbook focuses on ultra- tigation, there is considerable controversy regard- therapeutic options involving both standard of care sound-guided techniques, including an introduction ing the etiology of childhood obesity and the optimal and investigational agents. The chapters describe to ultrasound physics and principles, while individ- approaches for prevention and treatment. Pedi- state of the art information on Hormone Therapy, ual chapters provide concise “how-to” text supple- atric Obesity: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment Chemotherapy, Angiogenesis, Therapy for Bone mented with numerous full-color figures and tables addresses the controversy with a range of features Metastases, Immunotherapy, Prevention, and Drug that summarize key content. Residents, fellows, and that make it a unique resource for those who care Development. Drug Management of Prostate Can- trainees in critical care will benefit from the detailing for obese children and their families. Written from cer is an excellent resource for medical oncologists, of indications and contraindications for performing a perspective that is international in scope, the dis- trainees, researchers, and members of the pharma- core procedures, while more experienced inten- tinguished authors re-assess the roles of genetic and ceutical industry. sivists will find the book a reliable source of review environmental factors in the pathogenesis of child- material. Key procedures described include: • Ultra- Features hood obesity and critically review new studies of the sound-guided vascular access • Ultrasound-guided effects of lifestyle, pharmacologic, and surgical inter- This book is a comprehensive, concise summary of drainage • Focused echocardiography • Airway man- the pharmacological treatments of prostate cancer. ventions. The evidence-based approach of Pediatric agement • Dialysis and apheresis • Pericardiocentesis Obesity: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment pro- It is an authoritative and up-to-date reference on • Insertion of vena cava filters • Percutaneous dila- therapeutic options involving both standard of care vides a comprehensive and invaluable guide for all tional tracheostomy • Open tracheostomy • Trans- healthcare providers[..] and investigational agents. The chapters describe bronchial biopsy • Percutaneous endoscopic[..] state of the art information on Hormone Therapy, Features Chemotherapy, Angiogenesis, Therapy for Bone Features Childhood obesity and its co-morbidities -- includ- Metastases, Immunotherapy, Prevention, and Drug Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist delivers prac- ing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep Development. 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Pediatric ual chapters provide concise “how-to” text supple- Obesity: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment [..] its Agnostic, Antagonistic and Targeted Cytotoxic mented with numerous full-color figures and tables Analogs in Prostate Cancer.- Nuclear Receptor that summarize [..] Contents Coregulators: Promising Therapeutic Targets for Global dynamics in childhood obesity: reflections the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.- Androgens Contents on a life of work in the field.- The neuroendocrine and Prostate Cancer .- Androgen Receptor Biology 1. General Considerations.- Image-guided pro- control of energy balance.- Monogenic obesity.- in Prostate Cancer.- Androgen Receptor Antago- cedures.- 2. Ultrasound physics.- 3. Ultrasound Syndromic obesity.- Polygenic obesity.- Racial dif- nists.- 5 alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Prostate Can- equipments.- 4. Ultrasound-guided access.- 5. 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An estimated 21 million people are diagnosed each year with a major depressive disorder in the USA, It is a tragic paradox of American health care: a sys- Complex physiopathological relationships have been Western Europe and Japan. The economic cost of tem renowned for world-class doctors, the latest proven to exist between two of the body’s most vital depression and its impact on sufferers and those medical technologies, and miraculous treatments organs; the brain and the heart. In Cell Cycle Regula- around them is enormous. There are numerous ther- has shocking inadequacies when it comes to the tion and Differentiation in Cardiovascular and Neu- apy choices available, which can be daunting for the health of the urban poor. Urban Health Knowledge ral Systems Antonio Giordano, Umberto Galderisi clinician trying to achieve the best treatment reg- Management outlines bold, workable strategies for and a panel of the most respected authorities in their imen. Managing Depression in Clinical Practice addressing this disparity and eliminating the “knowl- field offer an in-depth analysis of the differentia- provides a concise overview of the clinical manifes- edge islands” that so often disrupt effective service tion process in two systems that have profound rela- tation, diagnosis and management of this debilitat- delivery. The book offers a wide-reaching global tionships with one another. The text looks at several ing condition. The book gives practical coverage of framework for organizational competence leading aspects of the cardiovascular and nervous systems depression in special populations, the management to improved care quality and outcomes for tradi- from a new point of view, describing the differences of treatment non-response and long-term treatment. tionally underserved clients in diverse, challenging and similarities in their differentiation pathways with Managing Depression in Clinical Practice is intended settings. Its contributors understand the issues flu- an emphasis on the role of cell cycle regulation and as an accessible text for family practitioners and psy- ently, imparting both macro and micro concepts of cell differentiation. Topics discussed include neuro- chiatrists in training and in practice. It will also be of KM with clear rationales and real-world examples genesis in the central nervous system, neural stem interest to specialist nurses and allied health profes- as they: • Analyze key aspects of KM and explains cells, and the basic-helix-loop-helix transcription sionals working in the field. their applicability to urban health. • Introduce the factors in neural differentiation. Ground-breaking KM tools and technologies most relevant to health and authoritative, Cell Cycle Regulation and Differ- Features care delivery. • Offer evidence of the role of KM in entiation in Cardiovascular and Neural Systems is a An estimated 21 million people are diagnosed each improving clinical efficacy and executive[..] year with a major depressive disorder in the USA, must have for all[..] Western Europe and Japan. The economic cost of Features Features depression and its impact on sufferers and those Urban Health Knowledge Management Michael Complex physiopathological relationships have been around them is enormous. There are numerous ther- Christopher Gibbons, Rajeev K. Bali, and Nilmini proven to exist between two of the body’s most vital apy choices available, which can be daunting for the Wickramasinghe It is a tragic paradox of American organs; the brain and the heart. 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M.Y. Henein, Heart Centre, Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Swe- M.R. Hoffman, Assistant Professor, Department of Family and M.M. Jonas, Children's Hospital of Boston, Boston, MA, USA (Ed.) den (Ed.) Community Medicine and Department of Medical Education, SIU School of Medicine, Spring#eld, IL 62794, USA; J. Daniels, South- ern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA Viral Hepatitis in Children Heart Failure in Clinical Practice (Eds.) Unique Features and Opportunities Common Musculoskeletal Problems The global size of the syndrome of heart failure is very large. Nearly 5 million Americans are liv- A Handbook Viral Hepatitis in Children: Unique Features and ing with heart failure, and 550,000 new cases are Opportunities is a unique volume that has been cre- diagnosed each year. As heart failure is commonly ated to address the special considerations regarding viral hepatitis in children. 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Viral the reader an illustrated snapshot of the decisions a different environment than an orthopedic surgeon, Hepatitis in Children: Unique Features and Oppor- involved in the management of these patients. the approach to the patient presenting in the pri- tunities is a valuable resource for pediatricians, pedi- mary care clinic must also differ from the specialist's atric gastroenterologists, hepatologists and infectious Features approach. This book has been divided into chap- disease specialists that care for children with viral Over the years, there has been considerable progress ters covering major body regions and injuries, and hepatitis. in the diagnosis and management of the syndrome each chapter includes: Red flags, which are condi- of heart failure, the end-stage of most cardiac dis- tions requiring immediate treatment and referral; eases. While the outlook for heart failure patients is Features basic anatomy of the body region; Clinical evaluation Viral Hepatitis in Children: Unique Features and significantly improved, little has yet been achieved techniques and tear sheets for use during examina- in prevention of the condition and much remains Opportunities is a unique volume that has been cre- tion; Common clinical diagnoses; and disposition of ated to address the special considerations regarding to be done to delay disease progression and alleviate the[..] symptoms. This cannot be achieved without further viral hepatitis in children. It includes the latest infor- mation and recommendations specifically directed at [..] Features the pediatric population, and highlights the knowl- Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary edge gaps which will need to be filled to improve our Contents Care: A Handbook is an excellent point of care understanding of these infections and treatment [..] Definition of heart failure.-Epidemiology of heart resource for health care providers to better diagnose failure.-Aetiology of heart failure.-Common patho- and treat patients presenting with common mus- physiology of heart failure.-Signs and symptoms of Contents culoskeletal complaints. Each chapter in this book Hepatitis A in Children.- Epidemiology and Natu- heart failure.-Investigations: (Noninvasive and Inva- focuses on a specific joint or region and discusses sive).-Treatment of heart failure.-Pacing.-Cardiac ral History of Hepatitis B in Children.- Treatment of anatomy, red flags, approach to the patient, common Chronic Hepatitis B in Children.- Epidemiology and assist devices.-Cardiac transplantation.-Right ven- clinical presentations and management, and includes tricular dysfunction. Natural History of Hepatitis C in Children.- Treat- a flow diagram to [..] ment of Chronic Hepatitis C in Children.- Hepatitis D and Hepatitis E in Children.- Non A-E viral hep- Fields of interest Contents atitis in children.- Immunoprophylaxis of Hepatitis Cardiology; Internal Medicine; Emergency Medicine; Introduction.- The Cervical Spine.- The Shoulder.- A and B in Children.- Primary care and viral hepati- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Public The Elbow.- The Hand and Wrist.- The Lumbosacral tis in children; diagnosis, monitoring, and general Health; Diabetes Spine.- The Hip.- The Knee.- The Ankle.- Common management. Pediatric Musculoskeletal Problems.- The Acutely Target groups Painful, Swollen Joint.- Muscuoloskeletal Radiology.- Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Splinting and Soft Tissue Issues.- Pre-participation Gastroenterology; Hepatology; Pediatrics Type of publication Evaluation.- Appendix. Handbook Target groups Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Primary Care Medicine Available Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume 2010. XIV, 320 p. 110 illus., 30 in color. Softcover Professional/practitioner Available 39,95 € Type of publication ISBN 978-1-84996-152-3 Handbook 2010. X, 174 p. 18 illus., 9 in color. (Clinical Gastroenterology) Available Hardcover 99,95 € 2011. IX, 157 p. 71 illus., 36 in color. With CD-ROM. Softcover ISBN 978-1-60761-372-5 39,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-5522-7 springer.com Medicine 157
V.P. Kharchenko, Russian Radiology Research Center, Moscow, S. Koch, Latrobe University, Division of Nursing and Midwifery, J. Kpodonu, Division of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery, Sur- Russia; P.M. Kotlyarov, Russian Radiology Research Center, Bundoora, VIC, Australia; F.M. Gloth, University of Maryland, Bal- gical Director Cardiac Hybrid and Endovascular Program, Hoag Moscow, Russia; M.S. Mogutov, State Medical Academy Yaroslavl, timore, MD, USA; R. Nay, Latrobe University, Institute of Social Heart and Vascular Institute, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyte- Russia; Y.K. Alexandrov, State Medical Academy, Yaroslavl, Rus- Participation, Bundoora, VIC, Australia (Eds.) rian, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach CA 92663 sia; A.N. Sencha, State Medical Academy, Yaroslavl, Russia; Y.N. Patrunov, State Medical Academy, Yaroslavl, Russia; D.V. Belyaev, State Medical Academy, Yaroslavl, Russia Medication Management in Older Manual of Thoracic Endoaortic Adults Surgery Ultrasound Diagnostics of Thyroid A Concise Guide for Clinicians Diseases There is currently no standard manual for easy ref- erence that is pocket sized and easy to read prior Medication use is the predominant form of health to planning such a case. The manual will also be a As the basis for this book, the authors have ana- intervention in our society. And as we age, the likeli- simple reference guide for residents, fellows in car- lyzed more than 100,000 ultrasound examinations hood of medication use increases dramatically, with diovascular interventions as well as device represen- performed between 1995 and 2008 in patients with more than 80 percent of those over age 65 using one tatives from Medtronic, Cook, Gore and Bolton. thyroid and parathyroid disease, as well as many or more medications. Along with that, the potential thousands of diagnostic and therapeutic ultra- for medication errors also increases. Indeed adverse Features sound-guided minimally invasive procedures. The drug reactions (ADRs) and adverse drug events The development of less invasive technologies has opening chapters include discussion of current ultra- (ADEs) are a significant problem in older adults. resulted in a changing paradigm for the management sound techniques, pitfalls, and ultrasound examina- Written in a practical format by contributors from of aortic diseases. Endovascular and hybrid surgical tion of the thyroid in children. Detailed attention is Australia and the United States, Medication Man- approaches have gradually been adopted by cardio- then devoted to findings in the normal thyroid and agement in Older Adults: A Concise Guide for Clin- vascular surgeons and have proven to shorten hos- in the presence of diffuse and focal changes. Further icians presents the available evidence on research pitalization, reduce morbidity and mortality, speed chapters focus on such topics as the role of ultra- interventions designed to reduce the incidence of recovery and hasten return to normal life, and conse- sound after thyroid surgery and ultrasound diagno- medication errors in older adults, with a focus on quently have shown to be favorable to open surgical sis of parathyroid disease, recurrent goiter, and neck acute, subacute, and residential (long-term) care [..] masses. Ultrasound-guided minimally invasive tech- settings. Because medication errors can occur at all niques, such as fine-needle aspiration biopsy and stages in the medication process, from prescription Contents percutaneous laser ablation, are considered in depth. by physicians to delivery of medication to the patient Aortic anatomy and variants, Patient selection for This up-to-date and richly illustrated book will inter- by nurses, and in any site in the health system, it is thoracic endografting, Diagnostic evaluations.- est and assist specialists in ultrasound diagnostics, essential that interventions be[..] IVUS, 64 slice CT scan Angiography, Imaging radiologists, endocrinologists, and neck surgeons. surveillance, Access techniques, Wires, balloons and Features sheaths for thoracic endografting, Ancillary devices Features Medication use is the predominant form of health for thoracic endografting, Preplanning for thoracic This book is based on the authors’ extensive prac- intervention in our society. And as we age, the likeli- endografting, Gore TAG Device, Gore TAG Trial tical experience in the use of modern ultrasound, hood of medication use increases dramatically, with data, Cook TX2 device,m Cook TX2 Trial data, Cook and other radiological methods, in the diagnosis of more than 80 percent of those over age 65 using one Dissecting stent graft device, Dissection trial data, thyroid diseases. The authors have analyzed more or more medications. Along with that, the potential Medtronic Talent Device, Medtronic Valiant device, than 100,000 ultrasound examinations performed for medication errors also increases. Indeed adverse Medtronic (Valor) trial data, Bolton Relay device, between 1995 and 2008 in patients with thyroid and drug reactions (ADRs) and adverse drug events Endoleaks and management, Devices for[..] parathyroid disease, as well as many thousands of (ADEs) are a significant problem in older adults. [..] diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound-guided mini- Fields of interest mally invasive [..] Contents Cardiology; Vascular Surgery; Cardiac Surgery; Is There A Problem? The Evidence of Types and Internal Medicine; Imaging / Radiology Contents Causes of Medication Errors by Health Care Work- Introduction.-Diagnostics of Thyroid Pathology ers. - Quality Use of Medicines: History And Target groups with Radiological Methods.-Complex Ultrasound Progress In Policy And Practice.- The Ethics of Pre- Professional/practitioner Diagnosis of Thyroid Diseases.-Ultrasound Exam- scribing Medications for Older Adults.- Common ination of the Thyroid Gland n Children.-Normal Medication Errors in The Acute Care Sector. - Com- Type of publication Thyroid.-Diffuse Changes of Thyroid Gland.-Thy- mon Medication Errors in Long-Term Care Set- Manual roid Lesions.-Ultrasound Examination after Thyroid tings.- The Impact of Medication on Nutritional Surgery.-Recurrent Thyroid Lesions.-Ultrasound Status of Older People.- Medication Management in Available Examination of Regional Lymphatic Nodes.-Subster- Older Adults. What a Systematic Review Tells Us.- nal Goiter.-Ultrasound of the Parathyroid Glands.- Misuse of Formulations in the Aged Care Setting.- 2010. X, 350 p. 330 illus., 230 in color. Softcover Ultrasound Diagnostics of Neck Masses.-Fine Needle Electronic Health Records, Medications, and Long- Aspiration Biopsy.-Diagnostic Algorithms in Thy- Term Care.-[..] 49,95 € roid Pathology.-Ultrasound Aspects of Minimally ISBN 978-1-84996-295-7 Invasive Procedures[..] Fields of interest Geriatrics / Gerontology; Internal Medicine Fields of interest Diagnostic Radiology Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Professional/practitioner Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Professional book Available
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J.D. Lambris, A.P. Adamis (Eds.) M. Mahmoudi, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA D.A. Marcus, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A. Deodhar, Ore- (Ed.) gon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA Inflammation and Retinal Disease: Complement Biology and Challenging Cases in Allergic and Fibromyalgia Immunologic Diseases of the Skin Pathology A Practical Clinical Guide
Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Dis- Caring for patients with fibromyalgia requires an Features eases of the Skin offers clinicians a wide range of understanding of the complex nature of this condi- Numerous studies have pointed to the key role challenging cases that are certain to provide hours tion. Fibromyalgia: A Practical Clinical Guide is a of complement in the pathogenesis of retinal dis- of thoughtful and instructive review. Using a case state-of-the-art resource designed to clarify the con- ease, particularly age-related macular degeneration study format and including excellent quality color troversy about fibromyalgia and to provide clinicians (AMD). Reports about new gene associations and images, Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immuno- with the latest information about its pathogenesis links to other physiological pathways are emerging logic Diseases of the Skin consists of five parts and and clinical evaluation, as well as evidence-based almost on a weekly base. Several promising clinical 20 chapters. The chapters cover such areas as aller- guidelines for effective treatment. This comprehen- candidates covering a wide area of potential treat- gic rhinitis, allergic diseases of the eye, drug-induced sive title includes fully referenced, practical informa- ment applications are in the pipelines of both indus- urticaria, cosmetic allergy, drug allergy, latex allergy, tion on this fast-emerging field and provides useful trial and [..] atopic dermatitis, vasculitis, and a range of other clinical suggestions and practical office tools for commonly seen disorders of the skin. Each chap- effectively managing patients. The good news for Fields of interest ter comprises at least two cases that are followed by fibromyalgia patients and their healthcare providers Ophthalmology a differential diagnosis, discussion, and five multi- is that a wide range of medication, non-medication, ple choice questions for thoughtful stimulation and and non-traditional therapies have been proven to Target groups excellent value as a teaching tool. Comprehensive, effectively reduce some of the most problematic Research concise, and well-designed in presentation, Chal- and disabling fibromyalgia symptoms. Brief case lenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Dis- vignettes help describe many of the common presen- Type of publication eases of the Skin is a one-of-a-kind resource that will tations, concerns, and complexities typically seen in Proceedings become a standard resource for[..] fibromyalgia patients. Invaluable[..]
Available Features Features Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Dis- Caring for patients with fibromyalgia requires an eases of the Skin offers clinicians a wide range of understanding of the complex nature of this condi- 2010. XIII, 167 p. 41 illus., 23 in color. (Advances in Experimental challenging cases that are certain to provide hours of tion. Fibromyalgia: A Practical Clinical Guide is a Medicine and Biology, Vol. 703) Hardcover thoughtful and instructive review. Using a case study state-of-the-art resource designed to clarify the con- 139,95 € format and including excellent quality color images, troversy about fibromyalgia and to provide clinicians ISBN 978-1-4419-5634-7 Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Dis- with the latest information about its pathogenesis eases of the Skin consists of five parts and 20 chap- and clinical evaluation, as well as evidence-based ters. The chapters cover such areas as allergic [..] guidelines for effective treatment. This [..]
Contents Contents Urticaria.- Cold-Induced urticaria.- Contact Introduction.- Fibromyalgia definition and epidemi- urticaria syndrome.- Idiopathic angioedema.- ology.- Pathophysiology of fibromyalgia.- Assess- Hereditary angioedema.- Steven Johnson Syndrome/ ment and diagnosis.- Headache.- Chronic fatigue Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.- Serum sickness and syndrome.- Irritable bowel syndrome.- Sleep dis- Serum Sickness like reactions.- Preservative.- Rub- turbance.- Depression and anxiety.- Obesity and ber allergies.- Jewlery: Nickel and metal based aller- metabolic syndrome.- Published recommendations.- gic contact dermatitis.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis Medication treatments.- Non-medication treat- (ACD) to Fragrances.- Atopic Dermatitis.- Allergic ments.- Nutritional supplements.- Clinical hand- reactions affecting mucosal surfaces.- Vasculitis.- outs.- Fibromyalgia and pregnancy.- Fibromyalgia in Cutaneous mastocytosis.- Cutaneous lupus.- Pso- seniors.- Gender and ethnic issues.- Index. riasis.- Scleroderma.- Autoimmune blistering dis- eases of the skin and mucous membranes.- Alopecia Fields of interest areata. General Practice / Family Medicine; Internal Medicine; Primary Care Medicine; Rheumatology; Fields of interest Neurology; Pain Medicine Allergology; Dermatology; Primary Care Medicine; General Practice / Family Medicine Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Professional/practitioner Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Contributed volume Available
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S.E. Pambuccian, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; N.C. Panarelli, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New S.R. Benbadis, R.G. Beran, A.T. Berg, J. Engel, Jr., A.S. R.H. Bardales, Outpatient Pathology Associates, Sacramento, CA, York, NY, USA; R.K. Yantiss, Weill Medical College of Cornell Uni- Galanopoulou, P.W. Kaplan, M. Koutroumanidis, S.L. Moshe, D.R. USA versity, New York, NY, USA Nordli, Jr., J.M. Serratosa, S.M. Sisodiya, T. Valeta, A. Wilner, W.O. Tatum (Eds.) Lymph Node Cytopathology Frozen Section Library: Appendix, Colon, and Anus Atlas of Epilepsies
This volume in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series will focus on the cytopathology of lymph Atlas of Epilepsies is a landmark, all-encompassing, As a handbook for practicing pathologists, this book nodes. It will address the topic of fine needle aspira- illustrated reference work and hands-on guide to the will be an indispensable aid to diagnosis and avoid- tion of lymph nodes and fulfill the need for an easy- diagnosis, management and treatment of epilepsy in ing dangers in one of the most challenging situations to-use and authoritative synopsis of lymph node all its forms and across all age groups. The premier that pathologists encounter. Rapid consideration of cytopathology. The book with adopt an algorithmic text in the field with over one thousand images, the differential diagnoses and how to avoid traps caused diagnostic approach, starting from the cytomorpho- Atlas’s highly illustrative approach tackles the diffi- by frozen section artifacts will be readily accessible logic pattern of the lymph node aspirate. The focus cult subject of epileptic seizures and epileptic syn- to the users of this handbook. Currently, there is no will be on the appropriate and effective use of ancil- dromes, accompanied by sequential photographs of other up-to-date single-source reference specifically lary studies (immunohistochemistry, flow cytome- each management step. Intraoperative photographs focused on frozen sections of the lower gastrointesti- try, fluorescence in situ hybridization and molecular are accompanied by detailed figure legends describ- nal tract. techniques) and integration of their results into the ing nuances, subtleties, and the thought processes final diagnosis. The book will present the cytopatho- Features involved in each step, providing a fuller understand- logic features and differential diagnoses for the major Frozen sections are performed while a patient is ing of each procedure. The Atlas draws on the exper- cytologic patterns in lymph node fine needle aspi- undergoing surgery as a basis for making an imme- tise of over 300 internationally-renowned experts, ration. The entities typically falling within each of diate diagnosis that will impact treatment decisions. and is liberally interspersed with clinical insights these patterns will be discussed with illustration of Frozen section diagnosis is often a highly demand- and personal vignettes that offer helpful tips, tech- the spectrum of cytologic features, differential diag- ing situation for the pathologist who must render a nical advice and critical knowledge to the clinician noses and pitfalls. The book will cover the full spec- diagnosis quickly for the patient and surgeon.The and scholar. The thorough and complete table of trum of benign and malignant[..] Frozen Section Library Series will provide concise, contents includes dedicated sections or chapters on user-friendly, site specific handbooks that are [..] important topics such as neonatal[..] Features Lymph Node Cytopathology by Stefan E. Pambuc- Contents Features cian, MD, and Ricardo H. Bardales, MD, will fulfill Intraoperative gross evaluation of colectomy spec- Atlas of Epilepsies is a landmark, all-encompassing, the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative syn- imens.- Evaluation of rectal carcinomas in the illustrated reference work and a hands-on guide to opsis of lymph node cytopathology. This volume, neoadjuvant setting.- Frozen section assessment the diagnosis, management and treatment of epilepsy part of the Essentials in Cytopathology book series, for extracolonic disease in cancer patients.- Metas- in all its forms and across age groups. Designed to fits into the lab coat pocket and is ideal for portabil- tases and mimics of colorectal carcinoma.- Non- be the premier text in the field, the Atlas’s highly ity and quick reference. Each volume in the series is epithelial tumors of the colorectum.- Frozen section illustrative approach tackles the difficult subject of heavily illustrated with a full color art program, while assessment in the pediatric population.- Appendiceal epileptic seizures and epileptic syndromes, accompa- [..] neoplasms.- Frozen section evaluation of anal dis- nied by sequential photographs [..] ease. Contents Contents Introduction.- Overview of Ancillary Methods in Fields of interest Definitions and Classifications.- Historical Aspects.- Lymph Node FNA diagnosis.- Lymphadenopa- Pathology Epidemiology.- Etiology and Pathology.- Pathophys- thy: Anatomic and Clinical Clues to Fine Needle iology.- Animal and Experimental Models of Epilep- Aspiration Diagnosis.- Cytology of Normal/Reac- Target groups tic Seizures.- Epileptogenicity in the Developing tive Lymph Nodes.- Overall assessment of the aspi- Professional/practitioner Brain.- Generalized Epileptic Seizures.- Focal Epilep- rate: Diagnostic clues.- Overview of the algorithmic tic Seizures.- Reflex Epileptic Seizures.- Neonatal pattern-based approach to lymph node FNA.- Type of publication Seizures.- Status Epilepticus.- Imitators of Epilep- The Polymorphous Lymphoid Cell Pattern.- The Handbook tic Seizures.- History, Physical and Mental Exam- Monotonous Small-Cell Pattern.- The Monotonous ination and Assessment. - EEG.- Neuroimaging.- Intermediate-Size Cell Pattern.- The Monotonous Available Neonatal Epileptic Seizures and Neonatal Epileptic Large Cell Pattern.- The Pleomorphic Cell Pattern.- Syndromes.- Idiopathic Epileptic Seizures and Syn- Infectious and Non-Infectious Lymphadenitis.- dromes in Infancy.- Epileptic[..] 2010. VII, 136 p. 148 illus. in color. (Frozen Section Library, Vol. 4) Unusual Neoplastic and[..] Softcover Fields of interest Neurology Fields of interest 59,95 € Pathology; Oncology ISBN 978-1-4419-6583-7 Target groups Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Atlas Handbook Available Available 2010. Approx. 2000 p. 1400 illus., 750 in color. In 3 volumes, not 2011. VII, 287 p. 190 illus. in color. (Essentials in Cytopathology, available separately. Hardcover Vol. 10) Softcover 249,00 € 59,95 € ISBN 978-1-84882-127-9 ISBN 978-1-4419-6963-7 160 Medicine springer.com
C.P. Panayiotopoulos, London, UK C.P. Panayiotopoulos, London, UK C.P. Panayiotopoulos, St. Thomas Hospital, Oxford, UK
Principles of Therapy in the Benign Childhood Focal Seizures Antiepileptic Drugs, Epilepsies and Related Epileptic Syndromes Pharmacopoeia
Principles of Therapy in the Epilepsies provides a Benign Childhood Focal Seizures and Related Antiepileptic Drugs, Pharmacopoeia provides a con- concise, authoritative guide to all aspects of the treat- Epileptic Syndromes provides a concise, authorita- cise guide to the properties and clinical applications ment and management of epilepsies. Chapters cover tive guide to all aspects of diagnosis, treatment and of all antiepileptic drugs (AED) currently used in treatments with anti-epileptic drugs, neurosurgi- management of the three identifiable electroclini- the prophylactic treatment of epileptic seizures. The cal interventions and other pharmacological and cal syndromes: rolandic epilepsy, Panayiotopoulos presentation of each AED follows a clinically orien- non-pharmacological treatments. The book also syndrome and the idiopathic childhood occipi- tated template. This is in accordance with the FDA overviews management strategies for specific groups tal epilepsy of Gastaut. These have a high preva- Package insert and the EMA Summary of Product of patients including women and elderly patients. lence, probably affecting 22% of children with non- Characteristics, supplemented with recent published This pocket-sized reference work will be a valuable febrile seizures and constitute a significant part of reports and expert clinical advice. This pocket-sized, resource for all those involved in the care of patients the everyday practice of paediatricians, neurologists user-friendly guide will be a valuable resource for all with epileptic seizures. and electroencephalographers. This pocket-sized those involved in the care of patients with epileptic reference work will be a valuable resource for all seizures. Features those involved in the care of children with epileptic Principles of Therapy in the Epilepsies provides a seizures. Features concise, authoritative guide to all aspects of the treat- Antiepileptic Drugs, Pharmacopoeia provides a con- ment and management of epilepsies. Chapters cover Features cise guide to the properties and clinical applications treatments with anti-epileptic drugs, neurosurgi- Benign Childhood Focal Seizures and Related of all antiepileptic drugs (AED) currently used in cal interventions and other pharmacological and Epileptic Syndromes provides a concise, authorita- the prophylactic treatment of epileptic seizures. The non-pharmacological treatments. The book also tive guide to all aspects of diagnosis, treatment and presentation of each AED follows a clinically orien- overviews management strategies for specific groups management of the three identifiable electroclini- tated template. This is in [..] of patients including women and elderly patients. cal syndromes: rolandic epilepsy, Panayiotopoulos C.P. [..] syndrome and the idiopathic childhood occipital Contents epilepsy of Gastaut. These have a high prevalence, Introduction.- Recommended sources of infor- Contents probably affecting 22% of children with non-febrile mation.- Acetazolamide.- Benzodiazepines.- Introduction.- Anti-epileptic Drug Prophylactic seizures and [..] Carbamazepine.- Clobazam.- Clonazepam.- Esli- Treatment.- Principles of Management in Women carbazepine acetate.- Ethosuximide.- Felbamate.- with Epilepsies.- Principles of Management in the Contents Gabapentin.- Lacosamide.- Lamotrigine.- Levetirac- Elderly with Epileptic Seizures.- Surgery for Epilep- Introduction.- Benign Childhood Epilepsy with Cen- etam.- Oxcarbazepine.- Phenobarbital.- Phenytoin.- sies .- Vagus Nerve Stimulation.- Ketogenic diet.- trotemporal Spikes.- Panayiotopoulos Syndrome.- Pregabalin.- Rufinamide.- Stiripentol.- Sulthiame.- Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Childhood Idiopathic Childhood Occipital Epilepsy of Gas- Tiagabine.- Topiramate.- Valproate.- Vigabatrin.- Epilepsies.- References. taut.- Other Phenotypes of Benign Childhood Focal Zonisamide.- References Seizures.- Benign Childhood Seizure Susceptibil- Fields of interest ity Syndrome: A Unified Concept.- Benign (Iso- Fields of interest Neurology; Psychiatry; Emergency Medicine; Pedi- lated) Focal Seizures of Adolescence.- Management Neurology; Pediatrics; Internal Medicine; Emergency atrics; Internal Medicine of Benign Childhood Focal Seizures.- References. Medicine; Psychiatry
Target groups Fields of interest Target groups Professional/practitioner Neurology; Pediatrics; Emergency Medicine; Internal Professional/practitioner Medicine; Psychiatry Type of publication Type of publication Professional book Target groups Professional book Professional/practitioner Available Available Type of publication Professional book 2011. IX, 99 p. 2 illus. in color. Softcover 2011. XI, 108 p. Softcover
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V.V. Patel, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA; E. Burger, M. Posada de la Paz, Instituto De Salud Carlos III and CIBERER, R. Ribes, Córdoba, Spain University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA; C.W. Brown, Panorama Madrid, Spain; S.C. Groft, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Orthopaedics & Spine Center, Golden, CO, USA (Eds.) MD, USA (Eds.) Learning Vascular and Spine Trauma Rare Diseases Epidemiology Interventional Radiology
Surgical Techniques
The Rare Diseases Epidemiology book is a compre- This book is an introduction to interventional radi- hensive text focused on the rare disease field where ology. Written in a case-based format, the book is Spinal surgeons treat spinal trauma patients on a reg- both general epidemiological methods and specific subdivided into ten chapters made up of ten vas- ular basis in their hospital emergency rooms. This methods for low prevalence diseases are discussed. cular and non-vascular interventional radiology well-illustrated, hands-on guide to the many surgi- This is the first book to address rare diseases as a cases.Each case contains illustrations and legends cal techniques required in these situations provides a public health problem where the epidemiological describing the imaging findings and technical details solid basis for the management of spinal trauma. research constrains are analyzed and at the same of each intervention, comments from anatomical, time, solutions and also data by rare diseases groups physiopathological and radiological standpoints, as Features well as a description of the interventional procedure Spinal surgeons treat spinal trauma patients on a reg- are provided. This book is probably a starting point for developing better future epidemiological research and the required interventional devices.The book is ular basis in their hospital emergency rooms. This aimed at vascular and non-vascular interventional well-illustrated, hands-on guide to the many surgi- programs on rare diseases, and also research strate- gies in fields such as health planning and decision radiologists, vascular surgeons, radiology residents, cal techniques required in these situations provides a vascular surgery residents, nurses and radiology solid basis for the management of spinal trauma. making, which will be able to promote not only new knowledge but also capacity building for policy mak- technicians. ers. Epidemiology is always mentioned in all rare dis- Contents Features eases policy documents as an important topic but General: Clearing the Injured Spine.-Spine Trauma This book is an introduction to interventional radi- a comprehensive book on this discipline applied to Imaging.- Timing of Spine Surgery.- Spinal ology. Written in a case-based format, the book is rare diseases, had never been written before. Orthotics. Cervical: Cervical Spinal Stability: Deci- subdivided into ten chapters made up of ten vas- sion Making.- Halo Application.- Odontoid Screw.- Features cular and non-vascular interventional radiology Occiput-Cervical Fixation.- C1-2 Fixation.- Unilat- cases.Each case contains illustrations and legends eral Facet Dislocation, Closed Reduction.- Bilateral 'Rare Diseases Epidemiology' offers numerous approaches to increase the knowledge base of rare describing the imaging findings and technical details Facet Dislocation, Closed Reduction.- Open Poste- of each intervention, comments from anatomical, rior Reduction of Facet Dislocation.- Open Anterior diseases and conditions and to facilitate the devel- opment and dissemination of interventions for the physiopathological and radiological standpoints, as Reduction of Facet Dislocation.- Anterior Cervical well as [..] Discectomy and Fusion for Trauma.- Posterior Cer- prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of over 6500 dis- eases and conditions. The goals of epidemiology are vical Fusion for Trauma. Thoracic: Thoracic Spinal Contents not restricted merely to providing numerical data on Stability: Decision Making.- Anterior[..] Fundamentals of Diagnostic Angiography.- Non- the prevalence or incidence of diseases in a limited or invasive Vascular and Non-vascular Diagnosis.- [..] Fields of interest Fundamentals of Vascular Interventions.- Lower Surgical Orthopedics; Neurosurgery; Traumatic Extremity Arteries.- Visceral Arteries.- Upper Surgery; Neurology Contents 1. Rare Diseases – Avoiding Misperceptions and Extremity, Central Tthoracic and Abdominal Veins.- Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta.- Percutaneous Target groups Establishing Realities; The Need for Reliable Epi- Drainage of Abdominal Fluid Collections.- Bil- Professional/practitioner demiological Data; 2. Methods and Approaches; 3. Pharmacoepidemiology; 4. Economics and Social iary Interventions and Treatment of Focal Hepatic Type of publication Epidemiology; 5. Epidemiology of group of rare dis- Lesions.- Percutaneous Genitourinary Interventions. Monograph eases; 6. Policy and ethics issues in Rare Diseases; 7. Fields of interest Patient organizations role. Imaging / Radiology; Interventional Radiology; Vas- Available Fields of interest cular Surgery; Oncology; Hematology; Hepatology Epidemiology; Human Genetics; Health Promotion Target groups 2010. XII, 393 p. 349 illus., 144 in color. Hardcover and Disease Prevention Professional/practitioner 159,95 € Target groups Type of publication ISBN 978-3-642-03693-4 Professional/practitioner Professional book Type of publication Contributed volume Available
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M. Riess Jones, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; M.A. Rodriguez-Bigas, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Can- J. Rombeau, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; A. R.R. Fay, Loyola University Chicago, USA; A.N. Popper, University cer Center, Houston, TX, USA; R. Cutait, Hospital Sirio Libanes, Goldberg, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; C. Love- of Maryland, College Park, USA (Eds.) Sao Paulo, Brazil; P.M. Lynch, University of Texas M.D. Anderson land-Jones, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; I. Tomlinson, London Research Institute, London, U.K.; H.F.A. Vasen, Netherlands Foundation for Music Perception the Detection of Hereditary Tumours, Leiden, The Netherlands Surgical Mentoring (Eds.) Building Tomorrow's Leaders
The increasing prevalence of musical stimulation in Hereditary Colorectal Cancer our everyday environment makes studies of musical Drs. Rombeau, Goldberg, and Loveland-Jones have listening, comprehension and memory important. written this book on surgical mentoring to fill an Music has simply become a pervasive aspect of the Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diag- obvious need. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, read- experienced environment for most of us; along with nosed cancer in the US and the third most recently able, and evidence-based … Surgery is a small world enhanced levels of machine sounds, musical sound linked to cancer deaths. The national annual inci- with many satisfying rewards behind each of the sources are contributing to a virtual transformation dence rate of colorectal cancer is approximately many doors. Good mentorship provides the right of contemporary soundscapes occurring in many 148,000+, striking slightly more females than males. keys for the right doors for the young surgeon. Both industrial countries. In spite of such trends, arguably The lifetime risk of colorectal cancer is 5-6%, how- the mentor and mentee should read this book to bet- the mainstream research in psychology and related ever patients with a familial risk (with two or more ter understand the who, what, when, where, and how fields has been slow to devote concentrated atten- first or second degree relatives) make up 20% of the of surgical mentorship in the modern era. What you tion to this phenomenon and what it might mean. patients. Persons who carry genetic mutations linked learn will likely make a difference in your career. As a result, with respect to more established fields to hereditary colorectal cancer are the most likely to of research (e.g., visual perception, speech percep- develop the disease. Features tion, attention and memory etc.), less is known about From the surgery clerkship, through residency, fel- how people perceive and respond to complex, non- Features lowship and clinical practice, surgeons learn from random, acoustic signals found in musical events. Early detection of colorectal cancers is a significant each other both formally and informally. Each gen- Although these topics reside in the domain of music and relatively recent achievement. Persons who carry eration follows in the footsteps of the last, while also research, this field is a relatively new one, with a his- genetic mutations linked to hereditary colorectal blazing new trails in the hopes of improving patient tory that dates back only about 25 years.[..] cancer make up 20% of the patient population. With care. Surgical Mentoring: Building Tomorrow’s the advent of molecular genetics and the description Leaders provides practical guidance for all surgeons, Features of hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes, clinicians in training and in practice, about the pedagogical, [..] This volume presents an overview of a relatively new and genetic counselors are able to use genetic predis- field of psychoacoustic and hearing research that position testing as an effective and [..] Contents involves perception of musical sound patterns. The What is mentoring and who is a mentor? - Why material is considered in a set of chapters that reflect Contents surgical mentoring is important and evidence that the current status of scientific scholarship related to Introduction.- History.- Basic Sciences and Genet- it makes a difference. - What are the qualities of music perception. Each chapter aims at synthesizing ics.- Pathology.- Clinical Science: Familial Adenoma- an outstanding surgical mentor? - How and where a range of findings associated with one of of several tous Polyposis.- Clinical Science: Hereditary Non- should surgical mentoring be performed? - Men- major research areas in the [..] polyposis Colorectal Cancer.- Clinical Science: MYH toring women surgeons. - Mentoring International Associated Polyposis.- Clinical Science: Hamartoma- Medical Graduates. - How to develop faculty men- Contents tous Polyposis.- Clinical Science: Hyperplastics Poly- tors. - How to choose a mentor. - Future Directions. Music Perception: Current Research and Future posis.- Genetic Counseling.- Psychosocial Aspects of Directions -The Perception of Family and Register Hereditary Colorectal Cancer.- Chemoprevention.- Fields of interest in Musical Tones -A Theory of Tonal Hierarchies Registries. Surgery; Abdominal Surgery; Colorectal Surgery; in Music - Music Acquisition and Effects of Musi- General Surgery; Minimally Invasive Surgery cal Experience- Music and Emotion-Tempo and Fields of interest Rhythm -Neurodynamics of Music- Memory for Oncology; Surgical Oncology; Gastroenterology Target groups Melodies -Index Professional/practitioner Target groups Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Type of publication Otorhinolaryngology; Neurosciences; Cognitive Psy- Professional book chology; Acoustics Type of publication Contributed volume Target groups Available Research Available 2010. XVI, 172 p. 40 illus. Softcover Type of publication Contributed volume 2010. XVII, 627 p. 87 illus., 56 in color. (M.D. Anderson Solid 29,95 € Tumor Oncology Series, Vol. 5) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4419-7190-6 Available 179,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-6602-5 2010. XII, 264 p. 38 illus., 8 in color. (Springer Handbook of Audi- tory Research, Vol. 36) Hardcover
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N.F. Santoro, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA; G. Neal- R. Schumacher, Kinderklinik und Kinder-Poliklinik, Mainz, Ger- V.M. Shami, Associate Professor of Medicine, Digestive Health Perry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USA many; L.H. Seaver, Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Center, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, (Eds.) Children, Honolulu, HI, USA; J. Spranger, Kinderklinik und Kinder- VA, USA; M. Kahaleh, Associate Professor of Medicine, Diges- Poliklinik, Mainz, Germany tive Health Center, University of Virginia Health System, Char- lottesville, VA, USA (Eds.) Amenorrhea Fetal Radiology A Case-Based, Clinical Guide Endoscopic Ultrasound A Diagnostic Atlas
Amenorrhea: A Case-Based Clinical Guide is a com- Endoscopic ultrasound has revolutionized the prehensive review of the current knowledge regard- Intrinsic errors of skeletal development are individ- approach to lesions inside and outside the gastroin- ing normal female reproductive physiology. Replete ually rare but of clinical importance because of their testinal tract. It has opened the door for gastroen- with interesting case vignettes and providing diag- overall frequency and their impact on a patient's life. terologists to explore organs outside of the GI lumen, nostic algorithms and therapeutic strategies for Sonography has become a routine component of such as the lymph nodes, lung, pancreas, and liver. amenorrhea, Amenorrhea: A Case-Based Clinical prenatal care, and many of these disorders are diag- Endoscopic Ultrasound covers all aspects of endo- Guide is divided into three sections. The first section nosed prenatally. Postnatally, the prenatal diagnosis scopic ultrasound, from the basics to the interven- is composed of two chapters that provide a thorough has to be verified. To this end, fetal radiography is tional indications. Richly detailed chapters describe review of basic science and clinical knowledge about an effective, simple and economic way to establish the utility of EUS in different parts of the body and the organ systems responsible for normal physiology a diagnosis or to narrow the number of diagnostic are organized based on body site Pioneers in the field of the menstrual cycle. The second section includes possibilities sufficiently to enable pathological, bio- summarize new studies, and the direction of EUS in discussion about menstrual cycle disruption as it chemical or molecular studies to be used in the quest practice. Endoscopic Ultrasound provides a ready relates to hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction, surgi- for a specific diagnosis. Equally important, a cor- reference that will help physicians and support staff cal and natural menopause, genetic defects, prema- rect diagnosis is required for correct prognostication that are beginning EUS, as well as trained ultrasono- ture ovarian failure/insufficiency and the effects of and parental counseling. This book has been written graphers who wish to arm themselves with a com- caloric excess and restriction. The third section offers to assist in the postnatal diagnosis of fetal errors of prehensive reference and explore the future of the an update on the physiological effects of prolonged skeletal development. field. amenorrhea induced surgically or by hypothalamic dysfunction and also includes an original chapter Features Features that focuses solely on the impact of race[..] Intrinsic errors of skeletal development are individ- Endoscopic ultrasound has revolutionized the ually rare but of clinical importance because of their approach to lesions inside and outside the gastroin- Features overall frequency and their impact on a patient's life. testinal tract. It has opened the door for gastroen- Amenorrhea: A Case-Based Clinical Guide is a com- Sonography has become a routine component of terologists to explore organs outside of the GI lumen, prehensive review of the current knowledge regard- prenatal care, and many of these disorders are diag- such as the lymph nodes, lung, pancreas, and liver. ing normal female reproductive physiology. Replete nosed prenatally. Postnatally, the prenatal diagnosis Endoscopic Ultrasound covers all aspects of endo- with interesting case vignettes and providing diag- has to be verified. To this end, fetal radiography is an scopic ultrasound, from the basics to the interven- nostic algorithms and therapeutic strategies for effective, simple and economic way to [..] tional indications. Richly detailed chapters describe amenorrhea, Amenorrhea: A Case-Based Clinical the [..] Guide is divided into three sections. The first section Contents is composed of two chapters that provide a thorough Development of the normal fetal skeleton.- Differen- Contents review of [..] tial diagnosis of single skeletal defects: Limbs. Spine. Endosonographic Instrumentation.- Probe Ultra- Ventral body wall defects.- The osteochondrodys- sonograpy.- Radial Endoscopic Ultrasound.- Lin- Contents plasias: Skeletal dysplasias (SDs) with prominent ear Endoscopic Ultrasound.- The Cytopathology of The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis.- The shortness of the tubular bones.- SDs with congen- Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspira- Mechanism Of Menstruation.- Amenorrhea Due ital bowing and normal bone density.- SDs with tion.- Pitfalls in Endoscopic Ultrasound.- The Role to Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism & decreased bone density, with or without bowing.- of EUS in Esophageal Cancer.- The Role of EUS in Kallmann Syndrome.- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- SDs with slender bones. SDs with thick bones.- SDs Mediastinal Nodes, Masses, Cysts and Lung Can- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).- Prolactin with short ribs, with or without polydactyly.- Chon- cer.- The Role of EUS in Gastric Cancer.- The Role and Pituitary Causes of Amenorrhea.- Amenorrhea drodysplasia punctata group.- SDs with prominent of EUS in Subepithelial lesions.- The Role of EUS Associated with the Female Athlete Triad: Etiology, involvement of the humeri or clavicles. Dysplasias in Duodenal/ Ampullary Lesions.- The Role of EUS Diagnosis and Treatment.- The Role of Body Weight with prominent involvement of the mesial[..] in Pancreatic Cancer.- The Role of EUS in Cystic in Menstrual Disturbances and Amenorrhea.- Natu- Lesions of the Pancreas.- The Role of EUS in the Bil- Fields of interest ral and Surgical Menopause.- Clinical Implications iary[..] of Prolonged Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.- Long Pediatrics; Diagnostic Radiology; Obstetrics / Perina- Term Implications of Oophorectomy at the time of tology Fields of interest Hysterectomy for[..] Gastroenterology; Surgical Oncology; Minimally Target groups Invasive Surgery Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Endocrinology; Gynecology; Obstetrics / Perina- Target groups Type of publication tology; Internal Medicine; Primary Care Medicine; Professional/practitioner Atlas General Practice / Family Medicine Type of publication Target groups Available Contributed volume Professional/practitioner 2010. 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P. Skolnick, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Bethesda, MD, USA S. Takahashi, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Japan (Ed.) R.A. Watts, Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Ipswich, UK; D.G.I. Scott, (Ed.) Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK (Eds.) Neurovascular Imaging Glutamate-based Therapies for Vasculitis in Clinical Practice Psychiatric Disorders MRI & Microangiography
The systemic vasculitides are a group of disorders The comparison of MR images and cadaver which are of increasing importance, many of which Both metabotropic and ionotropic glutamate recep- microangiograms of the basal perforating arteries present significant diagnostic challenges. Vasculitis tors present attractive “druggable” targets in treating is crucial for understanding the courses and sup- in Clinical Practice provides insights into the diag- disorders of the central nervous system. There has ply areas of these vessels and in turn, for diagnosing nosis and management of these conditions from a been a dramatic shift in the focus of glutamate-based pathologies in this region. Divided into three sec- group of experts in the field. Both comprehensive therapies away from neurologic disorders such tions- normal anatomy of brain vessels; neurovascu- and concise, this volume covers the full range of vas- as stroke and traumatic brain injury to the treat- lar imaging in pathology; and anatomy and imaging culitides including the rarer diseases, while summa- ment of psychiatric disorders. This “Milestones in of spinal vessels- Neurovascular Imaging contains a rizing each chapter with a list of key points for quick Drug Therapy” volume offers a unique, contempo- rich collection of images to teach the reader how to revision or reference. In addition, full color illustra- rary overview of preclinical and clinical evidence interpret MR images of the brain vessels and spinal tions throughout provide a valuable diagnostic aid. that modulating glutamatergic tone is an effective vessels, and how to identify pathological signs. Writ- means of treating psychiatric disorders ranging from ten and edited by a group of highly acclaimed experts Features depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and drug in the field, Neurovascular Imaging is an authorita- The systemic vasculitides are a group of disorders abuse. The ability to treat diseases such as depres- tive account of the interpretation of MR images of which are of increasing importance, many of which sion and schizophrenia through multiple, gluta- the brain vessels and spinal vessels, and is a valuable present significant diagnostic challenges. Vasculitis mate-based mechanisms offers a unique therapeutic addition to the library of the diagnostic radiologist. in Clinical Practice provides insights into the diag- opportunity, as described in this book. nosis and management of these conditions from a Features group of experts in the field. Both comprehensive Features The comparison of MR images and cadaver and concise, this volume covers the full range of vas- . microangiograms of the basal perforating arteries culitides including the rarer diseases, while [..] is crucial for understanding the courses and sup- Contents ply areas of these vessels and in turn, for diagnosing Contents Darryle D. Schoepp, Phil Skolnick: Introduction.- pathologies in this region. Divided into three sec- General presentation of the vasculitides.- General Phil Skolnick, Piotr Popik, and Ramon Trullas: N- tions- normal anatomy of brain vessels; neurovascu- principles of treatment.- Classification and epi- Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Antagonists for the lar imaging in pathology; and anatomy and imaging demiology.- Giant cell arteritis.- Takayasu arteritis.- Treatment of Depression.- Bernadeta Szewczyk, of spinal vessels- Neurovascular Imaging contains a Wegener’s granulomatosis.- Churg Straus syn- Ewa Poleszak, Andrzej Pilc, Gabriel Nowak: Ionic rich collection [..] drome.- Microscopic polyangiitis.- Polyarteritis glutamate modulators in depression (zinc, magne- nodosa.- Kawasaki disease.- Henoch Schönlein pur- sium).- Eric S. Nisenbaum and Jeffrey M. Witkin: Contents pura.- Behcet’s disease.- Cryoglobulinaemia.- Vas- Positive Allosteric Modulation of AMPA Receptors: Intracranial Arterial System: The Main Trunks and culitis mimics. A Novel Potential Antidepressant Therapy.- Jeffrey Major Arteries of the Cerebrum.- Intracranial Arte- M. Witkin: Glutamatergic Modulators for the Treat- rial System: Basal Perforating Arteries.- Intracranial Fields of interest ment of Major Depressive Disorder: Metabotropic Arterial System: Infratentorial Arteries.- Perforating Rheumatology; Internal Medicine; Allergology Glutamate Receptors.- Gary Lynch Julie C. 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N. Westerhof, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; N. T.K. Woodruff, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; L. G.-X. Yan, Main Line Health Heart Center, Wynnewood, PA, USA, Stergiopulos, Laboratory of Hemodynamics and Cardiovascular Zoloth, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; L. Campo- Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China; P.R. Kowey, Thomas Jef- Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland; M.I.M. Noble, Aberdeen Uni- Engelstein, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; S. ferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Main Line Health versity, Aberdeen, Scotland Rodriguez, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA (Eds.) Heart Center, Wynnewood, PA, USA (Eds.)
Snapshots of Hemodynamics Oncofertility Management of Cardiac
An Aid for Clinical Research and Graduate Education Ethical, Legal, Social, and Medical Perspectives Arrhythmias
This book is written to help clinical and basic Oncofertility has emerged as a way to address poten- Few areas of medicine have evolved as rapidly as car- researchers, as well as graduate students, in the tial lost or impaired fertility in cancer patients and diac electrophysiology. What were only a short time understanding of hemodynamics. Recent develop- survivors, with active biomedical research that is ago seen to be lethal rhythm disturbances can now ments in genetics and molecular biology as well as developing new ways to help these individuals pre- be treated with confidence in a diverse spectrum of new non-invasive measurement techniques, make serve their ability to have biological children. In patients. The first edition of Management of Car- it possible to measure and understand the hemody- order to move beyond oncofertility as a science and diac Arrhythmias, published over ten years ago, has namics of heart and vessels better than ever before. medical technology and begin to address the eth- served clinicians not only as a practical guide to car- Hemodynamics make it possible to characterize, in ical, legal, and social ramifications of this emerg- diac arrhythmias, but also as a comprehensive ref- a quantitative way, the function of the heart and the ing field, we must give voice to scholars from the erence source. The second edition builds upon the arterial system, thereby producing information about humanities and social sciences to engage in a mul- concise style and expert authorship of its predeces- what genetic and molecular processes are of impor- tidisciplinary discussion. This book brings together sor to provide the most up-to-date information on tance for cardiovascular function. The layout of a pool of experts from a variety of fields, including the diagnosis and treatment of this group of diseases. the book provides a short and essential overview of communication, economics, ethics, history, law, reli- The introductory chapters begin with historical per- individual topics. It is designed as a quick reference gion, and sociology, to examine the complex issues spectives of the field and move on to discuss the sci- guide and each chapter can stand alone. The chap- raised by recent developments in oncofertility and to entific basis of arrhythmogenesis and diagnostic ters are written to define the basic and applied prin- offer advice from national and international perspec- testing. The book then devotes specific chapters to ciples of the hemodynamic topic. If more details or tives as we create new technology. Given the inher- various arrhythmias, including technical innovations broader perspectives are desired, the reader can refer ent interdisciplinary nature of oncofertility, this book in treatment and insights from clinical trials of and to related chapters to which the text refers, or the is not only valuable, but also necessary to cultivate a current guidelines for permanent pacemakers and textbooks listed in the 'Reference books' section[..] deep understanding of new[..] implantable[..]
Features Features Features Hemodynamics make it possible to characterize in a Oncofertility has emerged as a way to address poten- Few areas of medicine are evolving as rapidly as car- quantitative way, the function of the heart and arte- tial lost or impaired fertility in those with a history of diac electrophysiology. What were only a short time rial system, thereby producing information about cancer. Active biomedical research is developing new ago seen to be lethal rhythm disturbances can now which genetic and molecular processes, and which ways to help those afflicted with cancer to preserve be treated with confidence in a diverse spectrum of abnormalities, are of importance for understanding their ability to have biological children. Oncofertil- patients. The first edition of Management of Car- cardiovascular mechanisms in health and disease. ity: Ethical, Legal, Social, and Medical Perspectives diac Arrhythmias, published over ten years ago, has Snapshots of Hemodynamics: An Aid for Clinical moves beyond oncofertility as a science and medical served clinicians not only as a practical guide to car- Research and Graduate Education, Second Edition technology and begins to address the [..] diac arrhythmias, but also as a comprehensive [..] by Nico [..] Contents Contents Contents Introduction.- Reproductive Health After Cancer.- Historic Perspective.- Mechanisms of Arrhythmoge- Preface.- Acknowledgement.- Basics of Hemody- Designing Follicle-Environment Interactions with nesis.- Genetic and Molecular Basis of Arrhytmias.- namics.- Cardiac Hemodynamics.- Arterial Hemo- Biomaterials.- Gamete Preservation To Transplant or Diagnosis and Molecular Basis of Arrhytmias.- dynamics.- Integration.- Appendices.- Index. Not to Transplant – That is the Question.- Clinical Diagnosis of Arrhytmias with Non-invasive Tools.- Cases in Oncofertility.- Cancer Genetics: Risks and Electrophysiological Study: Indications and Inter- Fields of interest Mechanisms of Cancer in Women with Inherited pretaions.- Supraventricular Tachycardias.- Phar- Cardiology; Biomedical Engineering Susceptibility to Epithelial Ovarian Cancer.- Pro- macologic Management of Atrial Fibrillation and tecting and Extending Fertility for Females of Wild Flutter.- Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation and Target groups and Endangered Mammals.- Placing the History of Flutter.- Nonsustained Ventricular Tachycardias.- Research Oncofertility.- Medical Hope, Legal Pitfalls: Potential Ventricualr Tachycardias and Fibrillation: Pharma- Legal Issues in the Emerging Field of Oncofertility.- cological Therapy.- Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Type of publication Domestic and International[..] Tachycardias.- Indications for Implantable[..] Handbook Fields of interest Fields of interest Available Oncology; Ethics; Quality of Life Research Cardiology; Internal Medicine
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Maternal Influences on Fetal Neurodevelopment Nasal polyposis is seen in many disease states, including allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Since Clinical and Research Aspects the quality of life for patients afflicted with this condition decreases, such patients frequently seek medical help. Further, the relationship between the upper and lower respiratory tract makes the treat- The study of maternal influences on the intrauter- ment of nasal polyposis of critical importance. New ine environment as they relate to the developing fetal research findings, as well as new technical devel- brain promises to be an important area of study. opments, have changed the conventional medical Findings in this area may make it possible to delin- and surgical approaches to treating nasal polypo- eate the prenatal mechanisms that affect ongoing sis, the result of which has been significant advances cell programming in the fetus and lead to neurode- in the management of the disease. This book, writ- velopmental disorders. Maternal Influences on Fetal ten by authors internationally recognized for their Neurodevelopment: Clinical and Research Aspects laboratory research and clinical practice, is lavishly advances the field by discussing a wide range of illustrated and reader-friendly. It includes the latest issues impacting several neurodevelopmental disor- information on nasal polyposis, and aims to help the ders. These include ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, reader improve the daily management of patients bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. affected by this condition. Of value to practitioners and researchers in the areas of pediatric neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, Features fetal physiology, neuroscience, genetics, develop- Nasal rhinitis polyposis not only decreases the qual- mental medicine, perinatology, toxicology and devel- ity of life of affected patients, but the relationship opmental psychology, Maternal Influences on Fetal between the upper and lower respiratory tract makes Neurodevelopment: Clinical and Research Aspects the treatment of this condition of critical impor- joins together research from various disciplines and tance. New research findings, as well as new techni- demonstrates interrelated and common themes that cal developments, have changed the conventional can[..] medical and surgical approaches to the treatment of nasal polyposis, which has resulted [..] Features The study of maternal influences on the intrauter- Contents ine environment as they relate to the developing fetal History.- Epidemiology.- Histopathology.- brain promises to be an important area of study. Eosinophil.- Classification of polyps.- Radiologic Findings in this area may make it possible to delin- Diagnosis of nasal polyps.- Pathophysiology of eate the prenatal mechanisms that affect ongoing nasal polyps.- Mucin expression in Nasal Polyps.- cell programming in the fetus and lead to neurode- Biofilms.- Superantigen.- Fungal hypothesis.- Nasal velopmental disorders. Maternal Influences on Fetal Polyposis and allergy.- Where are we in pathogenesis Neurodevelopment: Clinical and Research Aspects of nasal polyposis?- Nasal polyps and lower resp tract advances [..] relationship.- NP aspirin intolerance - bronchial hyperreactivity.- Allergic fungal sinusitis.- Vasculi- Contents tis including Churg strauss.- Nasal Polyps in Cystic Brave New World: The Intrauterine Environment as Fibrosis.- Nasal polyposis in children - a differential the Biological Foundation for the Lifespan.- In the diagnosis in children and[..] Beginning.- Maternal Influences on the Developing Fetus.- Implications of Maternal Programming for Fields of interest Fetal Neurodevelopment.- Maternal Thyroid Func- Otorhinolaryngology; Head and Neck Surgery; Gen- tion during Pregnancy: Effects on the Developing eral Surgery; Pediatrics; Internal Medicine Fetal Brain.- Obstetric Factors Related to Perinatal Brain Injury.- Activation of the Maternal Immune Target groups System as a Risk Factor for Neuropsychiatric Disor- Professional/practitioner ders.- Prenatal Infections and Schizophrenia in Later Life—Focus on Toxoplasma gondii.- Maternally Act- Type of publication ing Alleles In Autism and Other[..] Contributed volume
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G.L. Comstock, College of Humanities and Social Sciences P.T. Coohill, Siena College, Loudonville, USA. (Ed.) Philosophy (CHASS), North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA (Ed.) Art Inspiring Transmutations of Life Life Science Ethics P. Cafaro, Philosophy Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA; R. Sandler, Northeastern University, Boston, USA (Eds.) Although the creative impulse surges in revolt Does nature have intrinsic value? Should we be against everyday reality, breaking through its con- Virtue Ethics and the Environment doing more to save wilderness and ocean ecosys- fines, it makes pacts with that reality’s essential laws tems? What are our duties to future generations and returns to it to modulate its sense. In fact, it is of humans? Do animals have rights? This revised through praxis that imagination and artistic inven- edition of "Life Science Ethics" introduces these tiveness transmute the vital concerns of life, giving Whatever its origins, EVE (Environmental Virtue questions using narrative case studies on geneti- them human measure. But at the same time art’s Ethics) now appears to be a vital part of the environ- cally modified foods, use of animals in research, inspiration imbues life with aesthetic sense, which mental philosophy landscape. Whether you look to it nanotechnology, and global climate change, and lifts human experience to the spiritual. Within these for an alternative to other theoretical approaches to then explores them in detail using essays written two perspectives art launches messages of specifically environmental ethics, or as a complement to them, by nationally-recognized experts in the ethics field. human inner propulsions, strivings, ideals, nostal- there are a number of ways EVE clarifies our envi- Part I introduces ethics, the relationship of religion gia, yearnings prosaic and poetic, profane and sacral, ronmental choices and responsibilities. This is an to ethics, how we assess ethical arguments, and a practical and ideal, while standing at the fragile bor- exciting collection that addresses compelling issues, method ethicists use to reason about ethical theo- derline of everydayness and imaginative adventure. not only in EVE, but in environmental philosophy ries. Part II demonstrates the relevance of ethical Art’s creative perduring constructs are intentional more broadly. In addition to their individual mer- reasoning to the environment, land, farms, food, marks of the aesthetic significance attributed to the its, these articles collectively demonstrate the value biotechnology, genetically modified foods, animals flux of human life and reflect the human quest for of EVE to environmental philosophy and the value in agriculture and research, climate change, and nan- repose. They mediate communication and partici- of environmental philosophy in helping create sus- otechnology. Part III presents case studies for the pation in spirit and sustain the relative continuity of tainable societies and preserve nature. Recent move- topics found in Part II. culture and history. ment on negotiating a strong successor to the Kyoto Treaty gives some hope that the world is waking up Features Features to the moral imperative to protect the Earth. But This second edition of Life Science Ethics includes Although the creative impulse surges in revolt whether people will be willing to ratchet down our four essays not found in the first edition: Fields of interest Type of publication Ethics; Environment (general); Agriculture Contributed volume Target groups Available Research Type of publication 2010. X, 450 p. (Analecta Husserliana, Vol. 106) Hardcover Contributed volume 139,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9159-8 Available 2011. VI, 206 p. 2 illus. Hardcover 99,95 € ISBN 978-94-007-0226-4 168 Philosophy springer.com A. Gurwitsch, R.M. Zaner (Ed.) M. La Torre, "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro, Italy; Uni- D. Lohmar, University of Cologne, Germany; I. Yamaguchi, Toyo versity of Hull, Law School, Hull, United Kingdom University, Japan (Eds.) The Collected Works of Aron Gurwitsch (1901-1973) Law as Institution On Time - New Contributions to the Husserlian Phenomenology of Time Volume III: The Field of Consciousness: Theme, Thematic Field, and Margin The book’s argument moves from discussing the relation between law and power. Theories defend- Usually Husserl’s analysis of time-constitution is ing the primacy of law over power are played against thought of in terms of three phases that are roughly This volume of the Collected Works edition con- doctrines which center around the prevailing role bound up with the central publications, the Lectures, tains Gurwitsch's magnum opus, which emphasizes of law. Legal positivism and natural law are here the the Bernau Manuscripts and the C-Manuscripts. how items in the thematic field are relevant to the real issue at stake. Constitutionalism and the rule Today, after the publication of the central texts theme. It is introduced by his student Richard Zaner. of law are then seen as a development of the mod- incorporating the last two phases, the discussion of This volume also includes the posthumous text, ern natural law tradition. But the book’s main move Husserl’s analysis of time-constitution has entered a "Marginal Consciousness," the contents of which is a consideration of law as a phenomenon possibly new phase. This is true for the interpretation of the were merely summarized in The Field of Conscious- connected with language. Once traditional impera- latter two texts but it also affects out reading of the ness. It presents his positions on the body and on tivist strategies are seen as unsatisfactory, and never- Lectures. Today, in the aftermath of the recent pub- ego-less consciousness in detail. Gurwitsch's student, theless law is accepted as being a social fact, there is lication of the C-Manuscipts, it seems more likely Lester Embree, introduces it. For the full apprecia- the possibility of addressing such fact as somehow that the seemingly separated first two phases are tion of their significance, all earlier and later writings analogically linked with a system of language. In a more close to each other than expected. The new and by Gurwitsch must be related to the contents of this sense, language is thought of as fundamental or pri- broader context allows for more thorough interpre- volume. mordial ontological dimension, so that this can offer tation of the whole enterprise of time-constitution. the key to address and understand the question of By publishing this collection of contributions of the Features what reality is. The question of meaning overlaps best international experts in this field, entailing some This volume of the Collected Works edition con- that of being, not only as far as the being of the world refreshing approaches of new coming researchers, tains Gurwitsch's magnum opus, which emphasizes is concerned but also with respect[..] how items in the thematic field are relevant to the this collection gives an overview of the most contem- theme. It is introduced by his student Richard Zaner. Features porary interpretations of[..] This volume also includes the posthumous text, The book’s argument moves from discussing the Features "Marginal Consciousness," the contents of which relation between law and power. Theories defend- Usually Husserl’s analysis of time-constitution is were merely summarized in The Field of Conscious- ing the primacy of law over power are played against thought of in terms of three phases that are roughly ness. It presents his positions on the body and on doctrines which center around the prevailing role bound up with the central publications, the Lectures, ego-less [..] of law. Legal positivism and natural law are here the the Bernau Manuscripts and the C-Manuscripts. real issue at stake. Constitutionalism and the rule of Today, after the publication of the central texts Contents law are then seen as a development of the modern incorporating the last two phases, the discussion of The Field of Consciousness.- Editorial Introduction; natural law tradition. But the book’s main move is a Husserl’s analysis of time-constitution has entered a Richard M. Zaner.- Author’s Preface.- Part I. Gen- [..] eral Problems of Organization in Consciousness.- 1. new phase. This is true for the interpretation of [..] The Problem of Dimensional Differences Between Contents Contents Conjunctions of Phases of Experience.- 2. Origin PART ONE, LAW AND POWER.- Chapter One, R. Bernet, Husserl’s New Phenomenology of Time of Organization.- 3. Grouping and Organization Two Opposing Conceptions.- 1. Preliminary.- 2. Consciousness in the Bernau Manuscripts. J.B. of Sense-Data.- Part II. Some Principles of Gestalt The law as expression of power. "Analytical jurispru- Brough, Notes on the Absolute Time-Constituting Theory.- Part III. Some Fundamental Concepts of dence" and legal positivism .- 3. The supremacy of Flow of Consciousness. J. Dodd, Death and Time Constitutive Phenomenology.- Part IV. Phenomeno- the law. Natural law, constitutionalism, the rule of in Husserl’s C-Manuscripts. S. Geniusas, On Birth, logical Theory of Perception.- 1. The Perceptual Pro- law .- 4. Power as expression of law. Léon Michoud Death, and Sleep in Husserl’s Late Manuscripts cess.- 2. Analysis of the Perceptual Noema.- 3. Noetic and Hugo Krabbe.- Chapter Two, The Normativist on Time. K. Held, Phenomenology of ‘Authentic Analysis of Perception.- Part V. The[..] Solution.- 1. Preliminary .- 2. Power conceived of Time’ in Husserl and Heidegger. D. Lohmar, On the as Law. Hans Kelsen.- 3. Law, Command, Norm.- Constitution of the Time of the World – The emer- Fields of interest 4. Normative order, political power, dominion.- 5. gence of objective time on the ground of subjective Phenomenology; Modern Philosophy; Philosophy of Autonomy, Heteronomy, Ideology.- PART TWO, time. Y. Mayzaud, Metaphor of the Stream. Critical Mind LANGUAGE , NORMS, INSTITUTIONS.- Chapter approaches. J. Mensch, Retention and the Schema. S. Three, Meaning and[..] Target groups Micali,[..] Research Fields of interest Fields of interest Philosophy of Law; Political Philosophy Type of publication Phenomenology Collected works Target groups Target groups Research Research Available Type of publication Type of publication Monograph 2010. XXXV, 556 p. 10 illus. (Phaenomenologica, Vol. 194) Hard- Contributed volume cover Available Available 139,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-3345-1 2010. XIV, 271 p. (Law and Philosophy Library, Vol. 90) Hardcover 2010. XIX, 200 p. (Phaenomenologica, Vol. 197) Hardcover 99,95 € 99,95 € ISBN 978-1-4020-6606-1 ISBN 978-90-481-8765-2 springer.com Philosophy 169 Th. Nenon, Memphis University, Memphis, IN, USA; P. Blosser, R. Poli, University of Trento, Italy; J. Seibt, University of Aarhus, R. Poli, University of Trento, Italy; M. Healy, University of New Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, NC, USA (Eds.) Denmark (Eds.) Mexico, U.S.A.; A. Kameas, Hellenic Open University, Greece (Eds.) Advancing Phenomenology Theory and Applications Theory and Applications of Essays in Honor of Lester Embree of Ontology: Philosophical Ontology: Computer Applications Perspectives The title Advancing Phenomenology is purposely Ontology was once understood to be the philosoph- ical inquiry into the structure of reality: the analy- ambiguous. On the one hand, these essays docu- Ontology was once understood to be the philosoph- sis and categorization of ‘what there is’. Recently, ment the progress that phenomenology as an ongo- ical inquiry into the structure of reality: the analy- however, a field called ‘ontology’ has become part ing and vibrant movement has made in the period sis and categorization of ‘what there is’. Recently, of the rapidly growing research industry in informa- of about a century since its inception. They illustrate however, a field called ‘ontology’ has become part tion technology. The two fields have more in com- the advance of phenomenology both in terms of the of the rapidly growing research industry in informa- mon than just their name.Theory and Applications range of topics represented in this volume and in tion technology. The two fields have more in com- of Ontology is a two-volume anthology that aims terms of the disciplinary and geographical diversity mon than just their name.Theory and Applications to further an informed discussion about the rela- of the scholars who have contributed to it. The topics of Ontology is a two-volume anthology that aims tionship between ontology in philosophy and ontol- range from scholarly appropriations of past achieve- to further an informed discussion about the rela- ogy in information technology. It fills an important ments in phenomenology, to concrete phenomeno- tionship between ontology in philosophy and ontol- lacuna in cutting-edge research on ontology in both logical investigations into ethics and environmental ogy in information technology. It fills an important fields, supplying stage-setting overview articles on philosophy, as well as phenomenological reflections lacuna in cutting-edge research on ontology in both history and method, presenting directions of cur- on the foundations of disciplines outside philosophy fields, supplying stage-setting overview articles on rent research in either field, and highlighting areas such as psychology, history, the social sciences, and history and method, presenting directions of cur- of productive interdisciplinary contact.Theory and archeology. rent research in either field, and highlighting areas Applications of Ontology: Computer Applications of productive interdisciplinary contact.Theory and Features presents ontology in ways that philosophers are Applications of Ontology: Philosophical Perspectives The title Advancing Phenomenology is purposely not likely to find elsewhere. The volume offers an presents ontology in philosophy in ways that com- ambiguous. On the one hand, these essays docu- overview of current research in ontology, distin- puter scientists are not likely to find elsewhere. The ment the progress that phenomenology as an ongo- guishing[..] volume offers an overview of current research[..] ing and vibrant movement has made in the period Features of about a century since its inception. They illustrate Features Ontology was once understood to be the philosoph- the advance of phenomenology both in terms of the Ontology was once understood to be the philosoph- ical inquiry into the structure of reality: the analy- range of topics represented in this volume and in ical inquiry into the structure of reality: the analy- sis and categorization of ‘what there is’. Recently, terms of the disciplinary and geographical diversity sis and categorization of ‘what there is’. Recently, however, a field called ‘ontology’ has become part of [..] however, a field called ‘ontology’ has become part of the rapidly growing research industry in informa- of the rapidly growing research industry in informa- Fields of interest tion technology. The two fields have more in com- tion technology. The two fields have more in com- Phenomenology; History of Philosophy; Philosophy mon than just their name.Theory and Applications mon than just their name.Theory and Applications of the Social Sciences of Ontology is a two-volume anthology [..] of Ontology is a two-volume anthology [..] Target groups Contents Contents Research Foreword.- Introduction.- 1. The interplay between Preface.- Introduction.- 1. Ontology: The categorial ontology as categorial analysis and ontology as tech- stance; Roberto Poli.- 2. Particulars; Johanna Seibt.- Type of publication nology; Roberto Poli, Leo Obrst.- 2. Ontological 3. The ontology of mereological systems; Heinrich Contributed volume architectures; Leo Obrst.- 3. Organization and man- Herre.- 4. Causation; Asbjørn Steglich-Petersen.- 5. agement of large categorical systems; Frank Loebe.- Actualism vs. Possibilism in formal ontology; Nino 4. The information flow approach to ontology-based Available Cocchiarella.- 6. Dispositions and response-depen- semantic alignment; Yannis Kalfoglou, Marco Schor- dency theories; Eline Busck Gundersen.- 7. Proper- lemmer.- 5. Ontological evaluation and validation; 2010. XVII, 518 p. (Contributions To Phenomenology, Vol. 62) ties; Frédéric Nef.- 8. Boundary questions between Samir Tartir, I. Budak Arpinar, & Amit P. Sheth.- Hardcover ontology and biology; Pietro Ramellini.- 9. The 6. Tools for ontology engineering and management; ontology of perception; Liliana Albertazzi.- 10. Inter- Lambrini Seremeti, Achilles Kameas.- 7. Ontological 139,95 € active Knowing: The Metaphysics of Intentionality; tools: requirements, design issues[..] ISBN 978-90-481-9285-4 Mark H. Bickhard.- 11. The[..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Ontology; Information Systems Applications Ontology; Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet) (incl.Internet) Target groups Target groups Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Available Available 2010. XVIII, 400 p. Hardcover 2010. XV, 415 p. Hardcover 139,95 € 139,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-8846-8 ISBN 978-90-481-8844-4 170 Physics springer.com S. Pollard, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, USA (Ed.) B. de Bruin, University of Groningen, The Netherlands Physics Essays on the Foundations of Explaining Games Mathematics by Moritz Pasch The Epistemic Programme in Game Theory R. Alarcon, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; P. Cole, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA; A.J. Kreiner, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, Buenos Aires, Argentina; H.F. Arel- lano, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile (Eds.) Moritz Pasch (1843-1930) is justly celebrated as a Does game theory # the mathematical theory of key figure in the history of axiomatic geometry. Less strategic interaction # provide genuine explanations well known are his contributions to other areas of of human behaviour? Can game theory be used in VIII Latin American Symposium on foundational research. This volume features English economic consultancy or other normative contexts? Nuclear Physics and Applications translations of 14 papers Pasch published in the Explaining Games: The Epistemic Programme in decade 1917-1926. In them, Pasch argues that geom- Game Theory # the first monograph on the philoso- etry and, more surprisingly, number theory are phy of game theory # is a bold attempt to combine branches of empirical science; he provides axioms insights from epistemic logic and the philosophy of The VIII Latin American Symposium on Nuclear for the combinatorial reasoning essential to Hilbert’s science to investigate the applicability of game theory Physics and Applications (LASNPA) covered many program of consistency proofs; he explores "implicit in such fields as economics, philosophy and strategic topics including nuclear structure and reactions; definition" (a generalization of definition by abstrac- consultancy. De Bruin proves new mathematical the- nuclear and particle astrophysics; the study of mat- tion) and indicates how this technique yields an orems about the beliefs, desires and rationality prin- ter and the strong force in the framework of quan- "empiricist" reconstruction of set theory; he argues ciples of individual human beings, and he explores tum chromodynamics (QCD); tests of fundamental that we cannot fully understand the logical struc- in detail the logical form of game theory as it is used symmetries and the properties of neutrinos; appli- ture of mathematics without clearly distinguishing in explanatory and normative contexts. He argues cations of nuclear physics in medicine, art/archeol- between decidable and undecidable properties; he that game theory reduces to rational choice theory ogy, energy, and national security; and advances in offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a master of if used as an explanatory device, and that game the- nuclear instrumentation and facilities. The meeting axiomatics, surveying in detail the thought experi- ory is nonsensical if used as a normative device. A also included plenary presentations on the nuclear ments he employed as he struggled to identify funda- provocative account of the history of game theory energy issue that attracted significant local media mental mathematical principles; and much more.[..] reveals that this is not bad news for all of game[..] attention. These LASNPA Symposia are playing a key role in establishing and forging links among the Features Features many nuclear physics communities in Latin Amer- Moritz Pasch (1843-1930) is justly celebrated as a Does game theory # the mathematical theory of ica. And with the growing importance of these meet- key figure in the history of axiomatic geometry. Less strategic interaction # provide genuine explanations ings, it is anticipated that the LASNPA will continue well known are his contributions to other areas of of human behaviour? Can game theory be used in to strengthen nuclear science within and through- foundational research. This volume features English economic consultancy or other normative contexts? out Latin America and will serve as a springboard for translations of 14 papers Pasch published in the Explaining Games: The Epistemic Programme in further strengthening ties between the Latin Ameri- decade 1917-1926. In them, Pasch argues that geom- Game Theory # the first monograph on the philoso- can nuclear[..] etry and, more surprisingly, number theory are phy of game theory # is a bold attempt to combine branches of empirical science; he provides axioms insights from epistemic logic and the philosophy of Features for the [..] science to [..] The VIII Latin American Symposium on Nuclear Physics and Applications (LASNPA) covered many Contents Contents topics including nuclear structure and reactions; Translator's Introduction.- 1: Fundamental Ques- Introduction.- Preliminaries.- Part I Epistemic nuclear and particle astrophysics; the study of mat- tions of Geometry.- 2: The Decidability Require- Logic.- 2. Normal Formal Games.- 3. Extensive ter and the strong force in the framework of quan- ment.- 3: The Origin of the Concept of Number.- Games.- Part II Epistemology.- 4. Applications of tum chromodynamics (QCD); tests of fundamental 4: Implicit Definition and the Proper Grounding of Game Theory.- 5. The Methodology of Game The- symmetries and the properties of neutrinos; applica- Mathematics.- 5: Rigid Bodies in Geometry.- 6: Pre- ory.- 6. Conclusion.- A. Notation, Definitions, Theo- tions of nuclear physics in medicine, art/archeology, lude to Geometry: the Essential Ideas.- 7: Physical rems.- References.- Index. energy, and [..] and Mathematical Geometry.- 8: Natural Geometry.- 9: The Concept of the Differentail.- 10: Reflections Fields of interest Fields of interest on the Proper Grounding of Mathematics I.- 11: Philosophy of Science; Logic; Game Theory / Mathe- Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons Concepts and Proofs in Mathematics.- 12 Dimension matical Methods; Game Theory, Economics, Social Target groups and Space in Mathematics.- 13: Reflections on the and Behav. Sciences; Philosophy of the Social Sci- proper Grounding of Mathematics II.- 14: The[..] ences Research Fields of interest Target groups Type of publication Philosophy (general) Research Proceedings Target groups Type of publication Available Research Monograph 2010. 540 p. (High Energy Physics, Vol. 1265) Type of publication Available Monograph 259,00 € ISBN 978-0-7354-0814-2 2010. XVIII, 175 p. (Synthese Library, Vol. 346) Hardcover Available 99,95 € 2010. XI, 245 p. (The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Sci- ISBN 978-1-4020-9905-2 ence, Vol. 83) Hardcover 99,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9415-5 springer.com Physics 171 J.-M. Alimi, Observatory of Meudon, France; A. Füzfa, Observa- C. Beck, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France (Ed.) F. Benatti, University of Trieste, Italy; M. Fannes, Afdeling Theo- tory of Meudon, France (Eds.) retische Fysica, Heverlee, Belgium; R. Floreanini, Dipartimento di Fisica Teorica, Trieste, Italy; D. Petritis, IRMAR, Rennes, France Clusters in Nuclei (Eds.) Invisible Universe Volume 1 Proceedings of the Conference Quantum Information, Computation and Cryptography Following the pioneering discovery of alpha clus- Modern cosmology has established that most of the An Introductory Survey of Theory, Technology and Experi- tering and of molecular resonances, the field of ments universe is invisible and made of unknown myste- nuclear clustering is presently one of the domains of rious matter and energy components. This book heavy-ion nuclear physics facing both the greatest gathers the most recent and promising theoreti- challenges and opportunities. 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Boccara, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA Smirnov, Russian Academy of Science, Saratov, Russia Introduction to the Physics of Modeling Complex Systems Extracting Knowledge From Time Massive and Mixed Neutrinos Series An Introduction to Nonlinear Empirical Modeling The purpose of this book is to illustrate how mod- els of complex systems are built up and to provide The discovery of neutrino oscillations opened a new indispensable mathematical tools for studying their era in neutrino physics: an era of investigation of dynamics. It is an introductory text directed mainly neutrino masses, mixing, magnetic moments and This book addresses the fundamental question towards advanced undergraduate students in most other neutrino properties. On the other hand small of how to construct mathematical models for the scientific disciplines. 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Economou, FORTH, Heraklion, Crete, Greece Classical Mechanics Lie Theory and Its Applications in The Physics of Solids Hamiltonian and Lagrangian Formalism Physics Essentials and Beyond VIII International Workshop Formalism of classical mechanics underlies a number Solid State Physics emphasizes a few fundamental of powerful mathematical methods that are widely principles and extracts from them a wealth of infor- The Workshop series 'Lie Theory and Its Applica- used in theoretical and mathematical physics. This mation. This approach also unifies an enormous and tions in Physics' is designed to serve the community book considers the basics facts of Lagrangian and diverse subject which seems to consist of too many of theoretical physicists, mathematical physicists and Hamiltonian mechanics, as well as related topics, disjoint pieces. The book starts with the absolutely mathematicians working on mathematical models such as canonical transformations, integral invari- minimum of formal tools, emphasizes the basic prin- for physical systems based on geometrical methods ants, potential motion in geometric setting, sym- ciples, and employs physical reasoning (" a little and in the field of Lie theory. The series reflects the metries, the Noether theorem and systems with thinking and imagination" to quote R. Feynman) to trend towards a geometrisation of the mathematical constraints. While in some cases the formalism is obtain results. Continuous comparison with experi- description of physical systems and objects. A geo- developed beyond the traditional level adopted in mental data leads naturally to a gradual refinement metric approach to a system yields in general some the standard textbooks on classical mechanics, only of the concepts and to more sophisticated methods. notion of symmetry which is very helpful in under- elementary mathematical methods are used in the After the initial overview with an emphasis on the standing its structure. Geometrisation and symme- exposition of the material. The mathematical con- physical concepts and the derivation of results by tries are meant in their widest sense, i.e., classical structions involved are explicitly described and dimensional analysis, The Physics of Solids deals geometry, differential geometry, groups and quan- explained, so the book can be a good starting point with the Jellium Model (JM) and the Linear Com- tum groups, infinite-dimensional (super-)algebras, for the undergraduate student new to this field. At bination of Atomic Orbitals (LCAO) approaches to and their representations. Furthermore we include the same time and where possible, intuitive motiva- solids and introduces the basic concepts and infor- the necessary tools from functional analysis and tions are replaced by explicit proofs and direct com- mation regarding metals and semiconductors. number theory. This is a big interdisciplinary and putations, preserving the level of rigor that makes the interrelated field. book useful for the graduate students intending to Features This textbook emphasizes a few fundamental princi- work in[..] Features ples and extracts from them a wealth of information. The Workshop series 'Lie Theory and Its Applica- Features This approach also unifies an enormous and diverse tions in Physics' is designed to serve the community Formalism of classical mechanics underlies a number subject which seems to consist of too many disjoint of theoretical physicists, mathematical physicists and of powerful mathematical methods that are widely pieces. The book starts with the absolute minimum mathematicians working on mathematical models used in theoretical and mathematical physics. This of formal tools, emphasizes the basic principles, and for physical systems based on geometrical methods book considers the basics facts of Lagrangian and employs physical reasoning (" a little thinking and and in the field of Lie theory. The series reflects the Hamiltonian mechanics, as well as related topics, imagination" to quote R. Feynman) to obtain [..] trend towards a geometrisation of the mathematical such as canonical transformations, integral invari- description of physical systems and objects. A [..] ants, potential motion in geometric setting, sym- Contents Preface.- part one: an overview.- key points sum- metries, the Noether theorem and systems with Fields of interest marized.- basic principles in action.- a first acquain- constraints. [..] Mathematical Methods in Physics; Group Theory tance with condensed matter.- part two: two simple and Generalizations Contents models for solids.- the jellium model and metals, i.- Sketch of Lagrangian Formalism.- Hamiltonian Target groups the jellium model and metals, ii.- solids as supergiant Formalism - Canonical Transformations on Two- Research molecules: lcao.- semiconductors and other tetrava- Dimensional Phase Space - Properties of Canoni- lent solids.- beyond the jm and lcao: an outline.- part cal Transformations - Integral Invariants - Potential Type of publication three: more about periodicity and its consequences.- Motion in a Geometric Setting - Transformations, Proceedings crystal structure and ionic vibrations.- electrons in Symmetries and Noether Theorem.- Hamiltonian periodic media: response in the presence of a static Formalism for Singular Theories. 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Flörchinger, Universität Heidelberg Rodrigues, University of Sao Paolo, Campinas, Brazil Choosing and Using a Refracting Functional Renormalization and Telescope Gravitation as a Plastic Distortion of Ultracold Quantum Gases the Lorentz Vacuum Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope has been Modern techniques from quantum field theory are written for the many amateur astronomers who Addressing graduate students and researchers in applied in this work to the description of ultracold already own, or are intending to purchase, a refract- theoretical physics and mathematics, this book quantum gases. This leads to a unified description ing telescope – perhaps to complement their exist- presents a new formulation of the theory of gravity. of many phenomena including superfluidity for ing arsenal of larger reflecting telescopes – or for the In the new approach the gravitational field has the bosons and fermions, classical and quantum phase specialist who requires a particular refractor for seri- same ontology as the electromagnetic, strong, and transitions, different dimensions, thermodynamic ous astronomical applications or nature studies.Four weak fields. In other words it is a physical field liv- properties and few-body phenomena as bound state hundred year ago, during the winter of 1609, a rel- ing in Minkowski spacetime. Some necessary new formation or the Efimov effect. The non-pertur- atively unknown Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei mathematical concepts are introduced and carefully bative treatment with renormalization group flow designed a spyglass with two crude lenses and turned explained. Then they are used to describe the defor- equations can account for all known limiting cases it skyward. Since then, refractors have retained their mation of geometries, the key to describing the grav- by solving one single equation. It improves previous dominance over all types of reflector in studies of the itational field as a plastic deformation of the Lorentz results quantitatively and brings qualitatively new Moon, planets and double stars because of the preci- vacuum. It emerges after further analysis that the insights. As an example, new quantum phase transi- sion of their optics and lack of a central obstruction theory provides trustworthy energy-momentum and tions are found for fermions with three spin states. in the optical path, which causes diffraction effects in angular momentum conservation laws, a feature that Ultracold atomic gases can be seen as an interest- all commercially-made reflectors.Most mature ama- is normally lacking in General Relativity. ing model for features of high energy physics and teur astronomers got started with a 60mm refractor, for condensed matter theory. The research reported or something similar. Thirty years ago, there was lit- Features in this thesis helps to solve the difficult complexity tle choice available to the hobbyist, but in the last Addressing graduate students and researchers in the- problem in modern theoretical physics. decade long focus[..] oretical physics and mathematics, this book presents a new formulation of the theory of gravity. In the Features Features new approach the gravitational field has the same Modern techniques from quantum field theory are The refracting telescope has a long and illustrious ontology as the electromagnetic, strong, and weak applied in this work to the description of ultracold past. Here’s what the author says about early tele- fields. In other words it is a physical field living in quantum gases. This leads to a unified description scopes and today’s refractors: “Four centuries ago, Minkowski spacetime. Some necessary new mathe- of many phenomena including superfluidity for a hitherto obscure Italian scientist turned a home- matical concepts are introduced and carefully [..] bosons and fermions, classical and quantum phase made spyglass towards the heavens. The lenses he transitions, different dimensions, thermodynamic used were awful by modern standards, inaccurately Contents properties and few-body phenomena as bound state figured and filled with the scars of their perilous Introduction.- Multiforms and Extensors, Canoni- formation or the Efimov effect. The non-perturba- journey from the furnace to the finishing workshop. cal and Metric Clifford Algebras.- Multiform Func- tive treatment with [..] [..] tions and Multiform Functionals.- Multiform and Extensor Calculus on Manifolds.-Gravitation as Plas- Contents Contents tic Disortion of the Lorentz Vacuum.- Gravitational Introduction.- The Wetterich equation.- General- Acknowledgments.- Introduction.- About the Theory in Terms of the Potentials.- Hamiltonean ized flow equation.- Truncations.- Cutoff choices.- Author.- Part 1: The Achromatic Refractor.- Chap- Formalism.- Conclusions.- Investigated models.- Symmetries.- Truncated flow ter 1: The Refracting Telescope - A Brief History.- equations.- Few-body physics.- Many-body physics.- Chapter 2: The Classical Achromatic.- Chapter Fields of interest Conclusions.- A. Some ideas on functional integra- 3: Rich-Field Achromats.- Chapter 4: Long Focus Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity The- tion and probability.- B. Technical additions.- Bibli- Achromats.- Chapter 5: Big Guns.- Chapter 6: Going ory; Algebra; Cosmology; Differential Geometry ography. Retro.- Part II: The Apochromatic Refractor.- Chap- Target groups ter 7: The APO Revolution.- Chapter 8: Doublet Fields of interest Research Apos.- Chapter 9: Sports Optics.- Chapter 10: Triplet Quantum Physics; Low Temperature Physics; Quan- tum Gases and Condensates Apos.- Chapter 11: Four Element Apos.- Chapter 12: Type of publication Refractor Kit.- Chapter 13: Observing Platforms.- Monograph Chapter 14: Testing your Refractor.- Chapter 15:[..] Target groups Research Fields of interest Available Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Type of publication Monograph Science in Astronomy; Photography 2010. X, 153 p. 3 illus. (Fundamental Theories of Physics, Vol. 168) Hardcover Target groups Available Popular/general 99,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-13588-0 Type of publication 2010. X, 202 p. 60 illus. 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Applying to crystals, however, hard-to-find reference data on the properties of the laws encounter undefined properties of crystal numerous materials and sensing elements and lattices, which therefore need to be determined for a SRI 2009 was the tenth in a series of conferences emphasizes devices that are less well-known, whose legitimate description of crystalline states. Intended bringing together the foremost scientists from technology is still being refined, and whose use per- for readers with prior knowledge of condensed mat- around the world, and highlighting advances in the mits the measurement of variables that were previ- ter physics, this book emphasizes the roles played techniques and instrumentation to take minimum ously inaccessible. by order variables and dynamic lattices in crystals advantage of the unique properties of synchrotron for thermodynamics of crystalline states. The crys- light. Features talline state is generally heterogeneous, where order This book is about devices commonly called sen- variables are in collective motion interacting with Features sors. Digital systems, however complex and intelli- the lattice at excited levels, as witnessed in transition SRI 2009 was the tenth in a series of conferences gent they might be, must receive information from anomalies in dielectric crystals and from supercon- bringing together the foremost scientists from the outside world that is generally analog and not ducting transitions in metals. The collective motion around the world, and highlighting advances in the electrical. Sensors are interface devices between var- exhibits finite amplitude due to long-range order, techniques and instrumentation to take minimum ious physical values and the electronic circuits who breaking lattice symmetry that leads to a structural advantage of the unique properties of synchrotron "understand" only a language of moving electrical change. Such a non-linear process is discussed in the light. charges. In other words, sensors are the eyes, ears, chapter of soliton theory, and related experimental and [..] evidences are also listed[..] Fields of interest Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics Contents Features Preface.- Data Acquisition.- Sensor Characteristics.- Thermodynamics is a well-established discipline Target groups Physical Principles of Sensing.- Optical Components of physics for properties of matter in thermal equi- Research of Sensors.- Interface Electronic Circuits.- Occu- librium surroundings. 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Grego, St Austell, Cornwall, UK; D. Mannion, Turnbridge Wells, A. Grohsjean, CEA Saclay Irfu/SPP, Gif-sur-Yvette, France C. Gros, University of Frankfurt, Germany Kent, UK Measurement of the Top Quark Complex and Adaptive Dynamical Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Mass in the Dilepton Final State Systems Astronomy Using the Matrix Element Method A Primer In 1609 Galileo first used his telescope to kick The top quark, discovered in 1995 at the Fermilab start the science of observational astronomy - an We are living in an ever more complex world, an Tevatron Collider, is the heaviest known elementary event that proved to be of enormous historic, sci- epoch where human actions can accordingly acquire particle. The precise knowledge of its mass yields entific, and cultural importance. Galileo and 400 far-reaching potentialities. Complex and adaptive important constraints on the mass of the as-yet- Years of Telescopic Astronomy will feature the life dynamical systems are ubiquitous in the world sur- undiscovered Higgs boson and allows one to probe and achievements of Galileo, around which has rounding us and require us to adapt to new realities for physics beyond the Standard Model. With an pivoted the story of four centuries of telescopic and the way of dealing with them. This primer has excellent adaptation of a novel measurement tech- astronomy. The book will detail how astronomy been developed with the aim of conveying a wide nique, described and applied here for the first time, has progressed through four centuries and contain range of "commons-sense" knowledge in the field of the sensitivity to the top quark mass in the dilepton glimpses of future space research and astronomy quantitative complex system science at an introduc- final state at the D0 experiment could be improved goals. Uniquely, interwoven with the text will be a tory level, providing an entry point to this both fasci- by more than 30%. Moreover, an extension to the range of practical projects for backyard astronomers nating and vitally important subject. The approach method is presented which allows future measure- in which to participate, projects that serve to illus- is modular and phenomenology driven. Examples of ments to significantly reduce the main limiting sys- trate many of Galileo's scientific discoveries. emerging phenomena of generic importance treated tematic uncertainty. in this book are: - The small world phenomenon Features in social and scale-free networks; - Phase transi- Features Imagine yourself living 400 years ago, right before tions and self-organized criticality in adaptive sys- The top quark, discovered in 1995 at the Fermilab the telescope was first used by Galileo to look up into tems; - Life at the edge of chaos and coevolutionary Tevatron Collider, is the heaviest known elementary the skies and find unforeseen wonders. You probably avalanches resulting from the unfolding of all living; particle. The precise knowledge of its mass yields believed, with most of the known world, that Earth - The concept of living dynamical systems and emo- important constraints on the mass of the as-yet- was at the center of the magnificent parade of planets tional diffusive control within cognitive system[..] undiscovered Higgs boson and allows one to probe and stars above you, and the Sun’s purpose in jour- for physics beyond the Standard Model. With an neying across the sky was to give Earth daylight and Features excellent adaptation of a novel measurement tech- warmth. Suddenly, though, your world is [..] We are living in an ever more complex world, an nique, described and applied here for the first time, epoch where human actions can accordingly acquire Contents the [..] far-reaching potentialities. Complex and adaptive Introduction.- Foreword.- Eyes on the Sky.- Galileo dynamical systems are ubiquitous in the world sur- Contents Magnifico!- Newton's Universe.- Surveying the rounding us and require us to adapt to new realities 1. Introduction.- 2. Experimental Environment.- 3. Solar System.- The Bigger Picture Unfolds.- Beyond and the way of dealing with them. This primer has Event Reconstruction and Simulation.- 4. The Top Vision.- Appendices. been developed with the aim of conveying a wide Quark and the Concept of Mass.- 5. The Matrix Ele- range of "commons-sense" knowledge in the field of Fields of interest ment Method.- 6. Measurement of the Top Quark [..] Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popular Mass.- 7. Improved Mass Measurement.- 8. Conclu- Science in Astronomy sion.- A Solving for the Event Kinematics.- B The Contents Jacobian Determinant for the Signal Integration. 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Therefore it is important to investigate where vative introductory text for students of college and water can be found in the Universe. Although there university physics. Like the first edition, this revision are places that are completely dry, places where This conference series is designed to address the concentrates on the physics that answers the ques- the last rainfall happened probably several 100 mil- fundamental questions in physics and the theories tion: Why do we believe in atoms and their proper- lion years ago, surprisingly this substance is quite that underpin them. The broad objective is to enable ties? While providing a sound introduction to basic omnipresent. In the outer solar system the large scholars working in related areas to meet on a sin- physical concepts, it emphasizes nineteenth- and satellites of Jupiter and Saturn are covered by a thick gle platform and exchange ideas. 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The book begins with a review tory chapter reviewing the physical and chemical that underpin them. The broad objective is to enable of Newtonian mechanics. It then looks at physi- properties of water. Then it illuminates the apparent scholars working in related areas to meet on a sin- cal evidence that chemical compounds are made of connection between water and life. This is followed gle platform and exchange ideas. The topics cov- atoms and shows how basic mechanics and a simple by chapters[..] ered include Astronomy and astrophysics, Particle hard-sphere model of atoms explain pressure, tem- Features Physics, Theoretical Physics, Gravitation, Cosmology perature, viscosity, and the ideal gas laws, and yield Due to its specific chemical and physical properties, and Computational Physics. the first determination of the size of[..] water is essential for life on Earth. And it is assumed Fields of interest Features that this would be the case for extraterrestrial life as Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Numeri- Modern Introductory Physics, 2nd Edition, by well. Therefore it is important to investigate where cal and Computational Physics Charles H. Holbrow, James N. Lloyd, Joseph C. water can be found in the Universe. Although there Amato, Enrique Galvez, and Beth Parks, is a success- are places that are completely dry, places where the Target groups ful innovative text for teaching introductory college last rainfall happened probably several 100 million Research and university physics. It emphasizes the physics years ago, surprisingly this [..] that answers the fundamental question: Why do we Type of publication believe in atoms and their properties? The book pro- Contents Proceedings 1 Water on Earth, Properties of Water.- 2 Life and vides a sound introduction to basic physical concepts Water.- 3 Water on Planets and Dwarf Planets.- 4 with [..] Satellites of Planets in the Solar System.- 5 Water on Available Contents Small Solar System Bodies.- 6 Water on Extrasolar What's going on here?- Some physics you need Planets?- 7 Water in Interstellar Space and Stars.- 8 2010. 240 p. (Mathematical and Statistical Physics, Vol. 1246) to know.- The chemist's atoms.- Gas laws.- Hard- Water - Where does it Come From?.- 9 Appendix. Softcover sphere atoms.- Electrical charges and electric forces.- Fields of interest 114,95 € Electric fields and electric forces.- Magnetic field Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Astrobiol- ISBN 978-0-7354-0793-0 and magnetic force.- Electrical atoms and the elec- ogy tron.- Waves and light.- Time and length at high speeds.- Energy and momentum at high speeds.- The Target groups granularity of light.- X-Rays.- Particles as waves.- Upper undergraduate Radioactivity and the atomic nucleus.- Spectra and the Bohr atom.- The Heisenberg uncertainty prin- Type of publication ciple.- Atoms, photons, and quantum mechanics.- Monograph Entanglement and non-locality.- Epilogue.-[..] Available Fields of interest Physics (general); Mathematical Methods in Physics; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; 2011. XIV, 239 p. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Vol. Condensed Matter Physics 368) Hardcover Target groups 99,95 € Lower undergraduate ISBN 978-90-481-9983-9 Type of publication Undergraduate textbook Available 2010. XXI, 658 p. 245 illus. Hardcover 69,95 € ISBN 978-0-387-79079-4 180 Physics springer.com P. Hövel, Technische Universität Berlin A.A. Ignatiev, Saratov State University, Russia; A.V. Lyashenko, C. Jacoboni, Università di Modena e Reggio E., Modena, Italy JSC Research Institute Tantal, Saratov, Russia Control of Complex Nonlinear Theory of Electron Transport in Systems with Delay Heteromagnetic Microelectronics Semiconductors Microsystems of Active Type A Pathway from Elementary Physics to Nonequilibrium Green Functions This research addresses delay effects in nonlinear systems, which are ubiquitous in various fields of The book is devoted to a new direction - hetero- physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and even magnetic microelectronics, microsystems of active This book describes in details the theory of the elec- in social and economic systems. They may arise as a type, research and development which will lead to tron transport in the materials and structures at result of processing times or due to the finite propa- the creation of new types of devices, CHIP’S, includ- the basis of modern micro- and nano-electronics. gation speed of information between the constituents ing intellectual. Polyvalent, multiple parameter mag- It leads and accompanies the reader, through a step- of a complex system. Time delay has two comple- netosemiconductor microsystems are described; by-step derivation of all calculations, from the basic mentary, counterintuitive and almost contradictory extensive experimental and theoretical results of laws of classical and quantum physics up to the most facets. On the one hand, delay is able to induce insta- researches in a range of frequencies up to 1000GHz modern theoretical techniques, such as nonequilib- bilities, bifurcations of periodic and more compli- of such microsystems in active modes - generation, rium Green functions, to study transport properties cated orbits, multi-stability and chaotic motion. On amplification, parametrical multiplication and divi- of both semiconductor materials and modern low- the other hand, it can suppress instabilities, stabilize sion, direct multipurpose synthesis of signals on a dimensional and mesoscopic structures. unstable stationary or periodic states and may con- crystal, generation equidistant grids of frequencies, trol complex chaotic dynamics. This thesis deals with reduction of noise are resulted, and applications Features both aspects, and presents novel fundamental results of the above are discussed. The book is also based This book describes in details the theory of the elec- on the controllability of nonlinear dynamics by time- on original material from the author’s programs of tron transport in the materials and structures at delayed feedback, as well as applications to lasers, designing heteromagnetic microsystems of various the basis of modern micro- and nano-electronics. hybrid-mechanical systems, and coupled neural sys- types. For the first time the direction of satisfying cri- It leads and accompanies the reader, through a step- tems. teria, burst technologies which can make a subject of by-step derivation of all calculations, from the basic discovery, are discussed in great volume. The book laws of classical and quantum physics up to the most Features demonstrates a direction of development[..] modern theoretical techniques, such as nonequilib- This research addresses delay effects in nonlinear rium Green functions, to study transport [..] systems, which are ubiquitous in various fields of Features physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and even Heteromagnetic Microelectronics: Microsystems Contents in social and economic systems. They may arise as a of Active Type, by Alexander A. Ignatiev of Sara- Part I: Basic Concepts in Semiconductor Physics.- result of processing times or due to the finite propa- tov State University and Alexander V. Lyashenko Survey of Classical Physics.- Fundamentals of gation speed of information between the constituents of JSC Research Institute Tantal in Russia, offers a Quantum Mechanics.- Fundamentals of Statisti- of a complex system. Time delay has two comple- very detailed and specialized account of the author's cal Physics.- Crystal Structures and Symmetries.- mentary, counterintuitive and almost contradictory research and development of heteromagnetic materi- Phonons.- Bloch States and Band Theory.- Semicon- [..] als and devices. The book is based on original mate- ductors.- Part II: Semiclassical Transport in Bulk rial from the author's programs of designing [..] Semiconductors.- Effective-Mass Theorems and Contents Envelope Function.- Semiclassical Dynamics.- Elec- Conclusion. Abstract. Introduction. Time-Delayed Contents tronic Interactions.- Boltzmann Equation.- Linear Feedback Control.- Control of Steady States.- Refut- Experimental investigations of properties of gener- Transport.- Nonlinear Transport.- Monte Carlo ing the Odd Number Limitation Theorem.- Con- ative heteromagnetic structures on low, mean and Simulation of Bulk Electron Transport.- Part III: trol of Neutral Delay-Differential Equations.- Neural high power levels.- Spectras of periodic and noise Quantum Transport in Bulk Semiconductors.- The Systems.- Summary and Outlook.- List of Figures.- signals.- Properties of structures with ferrites of vari- Density Matrix.-[..] List of Tables.- Bibliography.- Acknowledgements- ous magnetizations.- Control by energy and spectral Index. characteristics.- Generalization control characteris- Fields of interest tics in the generative structures.- Processes model- Condensed Matter Physics; Nanotechnology; Engi- Fields of interest ing in heteromagnetic structures.- Heteromagnetic neering (general) Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complex- oscillator, single-circuit model.- Multicircuit model ity of multifunctional heteromagnetic oscillator.- Calcu- Target groups lation of parameters of heteromagnetic structures.- Research Target groups Calculation of parameters[..] Research Type of publication Fields of interest Monograph Type of publication Magnetism, Magnetic Materials; Classical Electro- Monograph dynamics, Wave Phenomena; Microwaves, RF and Available Optical Engineering Available Target groups 2010. XXVI, 588 p. 216 illus., 13 in color. (Springer Series in Solid- Research State Sciences, Vol. 165) Hardcover 2011. XVI, 253 p. 219 illus., 161 in color. (Springer Theses) Hard- cover Type of publication 139,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-10585-2 99,95 € Monograph ISBN 978-3-642-14109-6 Available 2010. X, 520 p. 705 illus. Hardcover 139,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-6001-6 springer.com Physics 181 A. Jeffrey, University of Newcastle, UK S. Kakaç, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, E.J. Kirkland, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA Sögütözü, Ankara, Turkey; B. Kosoy, State Academy of Refrigera- tion, Odessa, Ukraine; A. Pramuanjaroenkij, Kasetsart University, Matrix Operations for Engineers Sakonnakhon, Thailand (Eds.) Advanced Computing in Electron and Scientists Microscopy Microfluidics Based Microsystems An Essential Guide in Linear Algebra Fundamentals and Applications This book provides a summary of methods for numerical computation of high resolution conven- Engineers and scientists need to have an introduc- tional and scanning transmission electron micro- tion to the basics of linear algebra in a context they This volume provides a comprehensive state-of-the scope images. At the limits of resolution, image understand. Computer algebra systems make the art review of the fundamentals and applications of artifacts due to the instrument and the specimen manipulation of matrices and the determination of the microfluidics based microsystems. As the world interaction can complicate image interpretation. their properties a simple matter, and in practical becomes increasingly concerned with terrorism, Image calculations can help interpret and under- applications such software is often essential. How- early on-spot detection of terrorist’s weapons, par- stand high resolution information in recorded elec- ever, using this tool when learning about matrices, ticularly bio-weapons agents such as bacteria and tron micrographs. This revised edition contains new without first gaining a proper understanding of the viruses are extremely important. Microfluidics are sections on recent instrumental developments and underlying theory, limits the ability to use matri- great tools for security and anti-terrorism with many updated references. It should be useful for begin- ces and to apply them to new problems. This book applications. New and better diagnostic technology ning and experienced users at the advanced under- explains matrices in the detail required by engi- must be developed in order to be prepared for an act graduate or graduate level. This new edition will be a neering or science students, and it discusses linear of bio-terrorism. Basics of Electrokinetic Microflu- revision of the existing text, including new develop- systems of ordinary differential equations. These stu- idics, Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for Biomedical Appli- ments in this field since the original manuscript and dents require a straightforward introduction to lin- cations, Microfluidic Biological Application Specific updated references. Additional material will include ear algebra illustrated by applications to which they Integrated Circuits, Integrated Optofluidics and abberration corrected instruments and confocal elec- can relate. It caters of the needs of undergraduate Nanofluidic, Cell Culture Revolution via Dynamical tron microscopy. The references and examples will engineers in all disciplines, and provides consider- Microfluidic Controls, Fundamentals of droplet flow be improved and expanded and some sections pol- able detail where it is likely to be helpful. According in microfluidics, Implementation of fluidic functions ished to improve ease of understanding. to the author the best way to understand the theory in digital microfluidics, Chip architecture and appli- of matrices is by working simple[..] cations for digital microfluidics, Mixing in microflu- Features idic systems are presented and[..] Advanced Computing in Electron Microscopy, Features 2nd Edition, brings together diverse information Engineers and scientists need to have an introduc- Features on image simulation. An invaluable resource, this tion to the basics of linear algebra in a context they This volume provides a comprehensive state-of- book provides information on various methods for understand. Computer algebra systems make the the-art review of the fundamentals and applications numerical computation of high resolution conven- manipulation of matrices and the determination of of microfluidics-based microsystems. As the world tional and scanning transmission electron micro- their properties a simple matter, and in practical becomes increasingly concerned with terrorism, scope images. This text will serve as a great tool for applications such software is often essential. How- early on-the-spot detection of terrorists' weapons, students at the advanced undergraduate or graduate ever, using this tool when learning about matrices, particularly biological agents such as bacteria and level, as well as [..] without first gaining a proper understanding of the viruses are extremely important. Microfluidics are [..] powerful tools for security and anti-terrorism with Contents [..] Introduction.- The transmission electron micro- Contents scope.- Linear image approx.- Sampling and the fast 1. MATRICES AND LINEAR SYSTEMS.- 1.1 Sys- Contents fourier transform.- Calculating images of thin speci- tems of Algebraic Equations.- 1.2 Suffix and Matrix Preface. Convective Heat Transfer Correlations in mens.- Calculating images of thick specimens.- Some Notation.- 1.3 Equality, Addition and Scaling of Some Common Micro-Geometries, Convective Heat worked examples.- Program details.- App. A: Atomic Matrices.- 1.4 Some Special Matrices and the Trans- Transfer in Microscale Slip Flow. Direct and Inverse potentials and scattering factors.- App. B: The fourier pose Operation. Exercises.- 1 2. DETERMINANTS Problems Solutions in Micro-Scale Forced Convec- projection theorem.- App. C: Bilinear interpolation.- AND LINEAR SYSTEMS.- 2.1 Introduction to tion. Conjugated Heat Transfer in Microchannels. App. D: 3D perspective view. Determinants and Systems of Equation.- 2.2 A First Mechanisms of Boiling in Microchannels: Criti- Look at Linear Dependence and Independence.- 2.3 cal Assessment. Prediction of Critical Heat Flux Fields of interest Properties of Determinants and the Laplace Expan- in Microchannels. Transport Phenomena in Two- Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Electrical Engineer- sion Theorem.- 2.4 Gaussian Elimination and Deter- Phase Thermal Spreaders. An Investigation on Ther- ing; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; minants.- 2.5 Homogeneous Systems and a Test for mal Conductivity and Viscosity of Water Based Numeric Computing Linear Independence.- 2.6 Determinants and Eigen- Nanofluids. Formation of Droplets and Bubbles values.[..] in Microfluidic Systems. Transport of Droplets in Target groups Microfluidic[..] Research Fields of interest Mathematical Methods in Physics; Appl. Mathemat- Fields of interest Type of publication ics / Computational Methods of Engineering; Linear Fluid- and Aerodynamics; Microengineering; Engi- Monograph and Multilinear Algebras, Matrix Theory; Ordinary neering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Differential Equations Biochemical Engineering Available Target groups Target groups Upper undergraduate Graduate 2010. X, 289 p. 125 illus. 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Solid Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Go-To Telescopes Under Suburban Proceedings of the 2nd Films Skies International Symposium on Computational Mechanics and the This book emphasises both experimental and the- Go-To Telescopes Under Suburban Skies is the first 12th International Conference on oretical aspects of surface, interface and thin film book specifically written for amateur astronomers the Enhancement and Promotion physics. As in previous editions the preparation of who own, or who are about to purchase, a com- surfaces and thin films, their atomic and morpholog- puter-controlled ‘go-to’ telescope. The advantage of of Computational Methods in ical, their vibronic and electronic properties as well the ‘go-to’ capability is enormous – the telescope can Engineering and Science as fundamentals of adsorption are treated. Because be aimed at any object in the sky with great speed of their importance in modern information technol- and accuracy – which is why these instruments are ogy and nanostructure physics particular empha- so popular. Making the realistic assumption that sis is paid to electronic surface and interface states, the observer is using a relatively small telescope and The contents of the conference proceedings provide semiconductor space charge layers and heterostruc- is observing from a backyard in a suburban area, the most updated knowledge of the development and tures as well as to superconductor/semiconductor this book provides literally hundreds more targets application of computational methods in all aspects interfaces and magnetic thin films. The latter topic beyond those offered by the built-in ‘nightly tours’ of engineering and science with special emphasis on was significantly extended in this new edition by that feature on the telescope’s computer tours. And mechanics. The book may provide useful informa- more details about the giant magnetoresistance and instead of wasting many pages on maps and coordi- tion for academic scholars, engineers and research a section about the spin-transfer torque mechanism nates, it leads the computer to locate the targets, and students in mechanics and related applied areas. including one new problem as exercise. Two new so has room to suggest many more fascinating deep- panels about Kerr-effect and spin-polarized scanning sky objects and provide detailed observing lists and Features tunnelling microscopy were added, too. Further- information about what's being viewed. The contents of the conference proceedings provide more, the meanwhile important group III-nitride the most updated knowledge of the development and surfaces and high-k oxide/semiconductor interfaces Features application of computational methods in all aspects are[..] For the last four centuries stargazers have turned of engineering and science with special emphasis on their telescopes to the night skies to look at its won- mechanics. The book may provide useful informa- Features ders, but only in this age of computers has it become tion for academic scholars, engineers and research This book emphasises both experimental and the- possible to let the telescope find for you the object students in mechanics and related applied areas. oretical aspects of surface, interface and thin film you are looking for! So-called “go-to” telescopes physics. As in previous editions the preparation of are programmed with the locations of thousands of Fields of interest surfaces and thin films, their atomic and morpholog- objects, including dazzling distant Suns, stunning Numerical and Computational Physics; Appl. Math- ical, their vibronic and electronic properties as well neighboring galaxies, globular and open star [..] ematics / Computational Methods of Engineering; as fundamentals of adsorption are treated. Because of Computational Science and Engineering their importance in modern information technology Contents and nanostructure physics particular emphasis is [..] Introduction.– Go-To Telescopes.– Using a Go- Target groups To Telescope: Setting Up; Alignment; Mainte- Research Contents nance.– Winter Objects.– Spring Objects.– Sum- Surface and Interface Physics: Its Definition and mer Objects.– Autumn Objects.– Appendices: Light Type of publication Importance.- Preparation of Well-Defined Surfaces Pollution Reduction Filters; Nebular Filters; Go- Proceedings and Interfaces.- Morphology and Structure of Sur- To Telescope manufacturers; Useful Books; Useful faces and Interfaces.- Scattering from Surfaces.- Sur- Websites. Available face Phonons.- Electronic Surface States.- Space- Charge Layers at Semiconductor Interfaces.- Metal- Fields of interest 2010. 1710 p. 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Morales-Tecotl, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Izta- J.C.D. Olivo, UNAM, Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Mexico City, J.B. Parkinson, University of Manchester, UK; D.J.J. Farnell, Univer- palapa, Mexico City, Mexico; L.A. Ureña-López, Universidad de Mexico; A. Frank, UNAM, Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Mexico sity of Manchester, Manchester, UK Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico; R. Linares Romero, Universidad City, Mexico; R. Lopez-Fernandez, CINVESTAV, Depto. Fisica, Mex- Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico; H.H. ico City, Mexico; M.A. Perez, CINVESTAV, Depto. Fisica, Mexico García Compean, Cinvestav, Mexico City, Mexico (Eds.) City, Mexico (Eds.) An Introduction to Quantum Spin Systems Gravitational Physics: Testing First CINVESTAV-UNAM Symposium Gravity from Submillimeter to on High Energy Physics Cosmic The topic of lattice quantum spin systems is a fasci- Dedicated to the Memory of Augusto Garcia nating and by now well-established branch of theo- Proceedings of the VIII Mexican School on Gravitation and retical physics. However, many important questions Mathematical Physics remain to be answered. Their intrinsically quantum These proceedings include short reviews on the evo- mechanical nature and the large (usually effectively lution of accelerator physics, low-energy and high- infinite) number of spins in macroscopic materi- als often leads to unexpected or counter-intuitive General Relativity today is able to explain many energy experiments at Fermilab and Brookhaven, as results and insights. Spin systems are not only the known gravitational effects at the level of the solar well on the phenomenology of the standard model basic models for a whole host of magnetic materials system. However open problems remain like dark of electroweak interactions, Higgs bosons, hyperon but they are also important as prototypical models matter and dark energy present at galaxy and or cos- semileptonic decays, violation of symmetries and of quantum systems. Low dimensional systems (as mic scales has only recently been explored. The VIII physics beyond the standard model. treated in this primer), in 2D and especially 1D, have Mexican School on gravitational and Mathematical Features been particularly fruitful because their simplicity has Physics "speakable and unspeakable in gravitational These proceedings include short reviews on the evo- enabled exact solutions to be determined in many physics: testing gravity theories from submillime- lution of accelerator physics, low-energy and high- cases. These exact solutions contain many highly ter to cosmic scale" was proposed to discuss and energy experiments at Fermilab and Brookhaven, as nontrivial features. This book was inspired by a set exchanges present and future gravitational tests. well on the phenomenology of the standard model of lectures on quantum spin systems and it is set at Features of electroweak interactions, Higgs bosons, hyperon a level of practical detail that is missing in other text- General Relativity today is able to explain many semileptonic decays, violation of symmetries and books in the area. It will guide the reader through the known gravitational effects at the level of the solar physics beyond the standard model. foundations of[..] system. However open problems remain like dark Fields of interest Features matter and dark energy present at galaxy and or cos- Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics The topic of lattice quantum spin systems is a fasci- mic scales has only recently been explored. The VIII nating and by now well-established branch of theo- Mexican School on gravitational and Mathematical Target groups retical physics. 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Space, Time, and Spacetime High-Temperature Cuprate Physical and Philosophical Implications of Minkowski's Unifi- Beamed Energy Propulsion cation of Space and Time Superconductors 6th International Symposium Experiment, Theory, and Applications This volume is dedicated to the centennial anniver- sary of Minkowski's discovery of spacetime. It con- Beamed Energy Propulsion is the science of pro- High-Temperature Cuprate Superconductors pro- tains selected papers by physicists and philosophers pelling objects in space using high power laser vides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime. The first or microwave beams. This is the only conference properties of these fascinating materials. The essen- six papers, comprising Part I of the book, provide devoted to this fascinating topic, the sixth in a series. tial properties of high-temperature cuprate super- examples of the impact of Minkowski's spacetime The subject matter ranges from the practical engi- conductors are reviewed on the background of their representation of special relativity on the twenti- neering of so-called “Lightcraft” to dark matter ram- theoretical interpretation. The experimental results eth century physics. Part II also contains six papers jets. for structural, magnetic, thermal, electric, optical and which deal with implications of Minkowski's ideas lattice properties of various cuprate superconduc- for the philosophy of space and time. The last part is Features tors are presented with respect to relevant theoretical represented by two papers which explore the influ- Beamed Energy Propulsion is the science of pro- models. A critical comparison of various theoretical ence of Minkowski's ideas beyond the philosophy of pelling objects in space using high power laser models involving strong electron correlations, anti- space and time. or microwave beams. This is the only conference devoted to this fascinating topic, the sixth in a series. ferromagnetic spin fluctuations, phonons and exci- Features The subject matter ranges from the practical engi- tons provides a background for understanding of This volume is dedicated to the centennial anniver- neering of so-called “Lightcraft” to dark matter ram- the mechanism of high-temperature superconduc- sary of Minkowski's discovery of spacetime. It con- jets. tivity. Recent achievements in their applications are tains selected papers by physicists and philosophers also reviewed. A large number of illustrations and on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime. The first Fields of interest tables gives valuable information for specialists. 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The essen- Proceedings -- Examples of Its Impact on the Twentieth Cen- tial properties of high-temperature cuprate super- tury Physics.- The Minkowskian Background of conductors are reviewed on the background of their Whitehead’s Theory of Gravitation.- The Experi- Available theoretical interpretation. The experimental results mental Verdict on Spacetime from Gravity Probe for structural, magnetic, thermal, electric, optical and lattice properties of various cuprate superconductors B.- Rigidity and the Ruler Hypothesis.-Minkowski 2010. 424 p. (Accelerators, Beams, and Instrumentations, Vol. [..] Space and Quantum Mechanics.- Relativity and 1230) Hardcover Quantum Field Theory.- Ether, the Theory of Rel- Contents ativity and Quantum Physics.- II: Implications of 199,95 € 1. Introduction.- 2. Crystal Structure.- 3. Antiferro- Minkowski's Ideas for the Philosophy of Space and ISBN 978-0-7354-0774-9 magnetism in Cuprate Superconductors.- 4. 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Hype and Panic from Sputniks, Martians, and Marauding Meteors Encyclopedia of Clinical By itself or in combination with an affective disor- Neuropsychology der, early onset schizophrenia (EOS) — the onset of symptoms before 18 years of age — can create severe deficits in young people’s academic perfor- Federal patronage of science was never contemplated mance, family and peer relationships, and even the by the framers of the Constitution, but they did seek Clinical neuropsychology is a rapidly evolving ability to acquire new skills. The relative rarity of to “promote the Progress of Science and useful Art” specialty whose practitioners serve patients with the condition, meanwhile, can leave school person- by granting inventors patent rights. However, direct traumatic brain injury, stroke and other vascular nel unsure of how to meet — or even recognize — subvention to scientists and scientific organizations impairments, brain tumors, epilepsy and nonepilep- student needs.Identifying, Assessing, and Treating was not considered appropriate activity of the cen- tic seizure disorders, developmental disabilities, pro- Early Onset Schizophrenia at School emphasizes the tral government. In the 19th Century, American gressive neurological disorders, HIV- and AIDS- importance of providing teachers and students alike science was funded almost entirely through private related disorders, and dementia. . Services include with the support needed to enhance academic per- investors. Since WWII, however, the federal govern- evaluation, treatment, and case consultation in child, formance and improve social skills of children and ment has become the primary patron of American adult, and the expanding geriatric population in adolescents with EOS within educational settings. science. From the race-to-space in the 1950s to cur- medical and community settings. The clinical goal In addition, its evidence-based framework enables rent furor over global warming, Bennett traces the always is to restore and maximize cognitive and psy- school professionals to achieve greater confidence subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which government chological functioning in an injured or compromised and accuracy in identifying students with EOS and has co-opted scientific research and reinforced a cul- brain. Most neuropsychology reference books focus provide appropriate services, both in special edu- ture in which challengers to proscribed wisdom are primarily on assessment and diagnosis, and to date cation and general classes.In this authoritative and frozen out. Citing original documents and media none has been encyclopedic in format. Clinicians, accessible volume, experts offer the most salient[..] reports, Bennett offers a compelling, entertaining, patients, and family members recognize that evalu- and thought-provoking perspective on political ation and diagnosis is only a starting point for the Features influence on scientific research and its implications treatment and recovery process. During the past By itself or in combination with an affective disor- for a democratic society. 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Andresen, Universitat Bielefeld; I. Diehm, Universitat Bielefeld; Clinical Handbook of Assessing on Advances in Nuclear Science and U. Sander, Universitat Bielefeld; H. Ziegler, Universitat Bielefeld and Treating Conduct Problems in Engineering 2009 (Eds.) Youth ICANSE 2009 Children and the Good Life New Challenges for Research on Children Conduct problems, particularly oppositional defi- International Conference on Advances in Nuclear ant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD), are Science and Engineering, ICANSE-2009 aims at the most common mental health problems affect- summarizing recent research activities relevant to In April 2009, an inspiring international conference ing children and adolescents. The consequences the advanced development of application in the was held at Bielefeld on the topic "Children and the to individuals, families, and schools may be severe nuclear science and engineering and facilitate com- Good Life: New Challenges for Research on Chil- and long-lasting. To ameliorate negative outcomes munication among relevant experts. The range of dren." The focus was on how we can define and mea- and ensure the most effective treatment for aggres- topics covered by ICANSE-2009 includes: Innova- sure a "good life" for children growing up in the sive and antisocial youth, early diagnosis and evi- tive nuclear energy systems, Nuclear utilization sys- modern world. This tied in with discussions on how dence-based interventions are essential.Clinical tems based on fuel cycle, Simultaneous solution for convincing universalistic theories are, what research Handbook of Assessing and Treating Conduct Prob- safety, radioactive waste and proliferation problems, on children can contribute, and how children them- lems in Youth provides readers with both a solid Advanced Small Reactors Without On-site Refu- selves can be integrated into the research process grounding in theory and a comprehensive exami- eling, Innovative Transmutation Systems, Innova- and debates on the "good life." Discourses and the nation of the evidence-based assessment strategies tive Separation and Fuel Cycles/Radioactive Wastes, production of knowledge on the "good life" or "well- and therapeutic practices that can be used to treat Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues, Innovative Energy being" require a guiding idea or a theoretical frame. a highly diverse population with a wide range of Systems, Hydrogen Energy System, Cogeneration This frame can come from the feminist ethic of care conduct problems. It provides professional readers system, Thermal Energy Utilization System, Material or from the Human and Children's Rights Conven- with an array of evidence-based interventions, both and Process for Innovative Energy Systems, Radia- tion, from the idea of welfare, or from the Capability universal and targeted, that can be implemented to tion Physics, Nuclear Data, Accelerator, Theoretical Approach. improve behavioral and social outcomes in children and Computational Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Educa- and adolescents.This expertly written resource:Lays tion, and Energy policy. Features the foundation for[..] Today, the challenge for Research on Children is the Features issue of the "good life". Discourses and the produc- Features International Conference on Advances in Nuclear tion of knowledge on the "good life" require a theo- Conduct problems, particularly oppositional defiant Science and Engineering, ICANSE-2009 aims at retical frame. This frame can be provided by various disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD), are the summarizing recent research activities relevant to perspectives: the feminist ethic of care, the Human most common mental health problems affecting chil- the advanced development of application in the and Children's Rights Convention, the idea of wel- dren and adolescents. The consequences to individ- nuclear science and engineering and facilitate com- fare, or the Capability Approach. The aim of this uals, families, and schools may be severe and long- munication among relevant experts. The range of book is to answer the question of how we can define lasting. To ameliorate negative outcomes and ensure topics covered by ICANSE-2009 includes: Innovative [..] the most effective treatment for aggressive and anti- nuclear energy systems, Nuclear utilization systems social youth, early diagnosis and evidence-based [..] based on fuel cycle, [..] Contents Introduction - Sabine Andresen, Isabell Diehm, Contents Fields of interest Uwe Sander, and Holger Ziegler.- Part I Children PART I: AN INTRODUCTION TO OPPOSI- Nuclear Energy; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, and the Good Life: Theoretical Challenges - Susann TIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER AND CONDUCT Hadrons; Energy Technology Fegter, Claudia Machtold and Martins Richter.- DISORDER: CLASSIFICATION, EPIDEMIOLOGY Modern Children and Their Well-Being: Disman- AND ETIOLOGY.- Phenomenology of Oppositional Target groups tling an Ideal - Tanja Betz.- Children, the Feminist Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- Conduct Research Ethic of Care and Childhood Studies: Is This the- problems in youth: A sociological perspective.- Eti- Way to the Good Life? - Tom Cockburn.- Child- Type of publication ology of ODD and CD: Biological, familial and envi- hood Welfare and the Rights of Children - Lourdes Proceedings ronmental risk factors identified in the development Gaitán Muñoz.- Children and Their Needs - Sabine of disruptive behaviur disorders.- Integrating eti- Andresen and Stefanie Albus.- Part II The Capability ological factors in ODD and CD: A transactional Available Approach and Research on Children - Zoe Clark and model.- Devising a treatment plan: Assessment, dif- Franziska[..] ferential diagnosis and functional analysis for treat- 2010. 370 p. (High Energy Physics, Vol. 1244) Softcover ment formulation.- PART II:[..] Fields of interest 349,00 € Quality of Life Research; Child and School Psychol- Fields of interest ISBN 978-0-7354-0790-9 ogy Child and School Psychology; Psychiatry; Pediatrics; Social Work Target groups Research Target groups Research Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Handbook Available Available 2011. VIII, 205 p. (Children’s Well-Being: Indicators and Research, Vol. 4) Hardcover 2011. XXIV, 544 p. 28 illus. Hardcover 99,95 € 129,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9218-2 ISBN 978-1-4419-6295-9 190 Social Sciences springer.com M. Cerreta, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; G. Concilio, Politecnico di Y. Charbit, Université Paris, France M. Desai, Former Professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sci- Milano, Italy; V. Monno, Politecnico di Bari, Italy (Eds.) ences, Mumbai, India The Classical Foundations of Making Strategies in Spatial Population Thought A Rights-Based Preventative Planning Approach for Psychosocial Well- From Plato to Quesnay Knowledge and Values being in Childhood Whereas the history of demography as a social sci- This book discusses strategic spatial planning with ence has been amply explored, that of the construc- Children are one of the most important phase of emphasis on the role of values and cognitions tion of the concept of population has been neglected. human development and the most important tar- dynamics within the planning-evaluation inter- Specialists systematically ignore a noteworthy para- get group for social work intervention. Most of the play. In the book, values and cognitions dynamics dox: strictly speaking, the great intellectual figures of schools of human development and social work are investigated as crucial aspects of planning prac- the past dealt with in this book have not produced round the world have an elective course on children tices devoted to the development of strategic actions demographic theories or doctrines as such, but they and some offer a concentration in this area. There strictly linked to spatial contexts. Different method- have certainly given some thought to population at are plenty of textbooks on intervention with children ologies and approaches are examined to support both levels. First, the central epistemological and published by Western authors, focusing on useful collaborative decision making and to manage com- methodological orientation of the book is presented. theories and skills but mainly at the remedial level. prehensive and participatory knowledge throughout Ideas on population, far from being part of the har- They neither use the preventative approach nor the strategic planning processes. The discussion is car- monious advancement of knowledge are the prod- child rights perspective, which has been found use- ried out from both theoretical and practical points of uct of their context, that is evidently demographic, ful in the developing nations. The books on child view. The book also dissects the multiple meanings but also economic, political and above all intellec- rights are generally published by the United Nations of strategic planning and its implication in terms of tual. Then the ideas on population of Plato, Bodin, Children's Fund (UNICEF) and other international mobilization and creation of values and knowledge. the French mercantilists, Quesnay and the phys- organisations working in the field of children such Critical issues are examined in relation to both the iocrats are examined under this light. The last chap- as Save the Children. These books focus on the use- dynamics of negotiation and construction of diverse ter addresses the implicit philosophical, economic ful child rights perspective but they neither inte- values and knowledge in planning processes, and in and political issues of population thought. grate theories nor use the preventative approach. relation to some experiences carried out in different The proposed book A Rights-based Preventative urban contexts. Features Approach for Children’s Psychosocial Well-Being: Whereas the history of demography as a social sci- will be the[..] Features ence has been amply explored, that of the construc- This book discusses strategic spatial planning with tion of the concept of population has been neglected. Features emphasis on the role of values and cognitions Specialists systematically ignore a noteworthy para- Childhood is the most important stage of human dynamics within the planning-evaluation inter- dox: strictly speaking, the great intellectual figures of development, a fact that makes children the central play. In the book, values and cognitions dynamics the past dealt with in this book have not produced target group for social work intervention. In turn, are investigated as crucial aspects of planning prac- demographic theories or doctrines as such, but they most schools of human development and social work tices devoted to the development of strategic actions have certainly given some thought to population [..] around the world have an elective course on chil- strictly linked to spatial contexts. Different method- dren, with some offering a concentration in this area. ologies and approaches are examined to support [..] Contents Yet while there are plenty of textbooks on interven- 1: Interpreting Ideas on Population.- 2: History and tion with children that contain useful theories and Contents Utopia.- The Platonic City.- The Demography of [..] Preface.- Introduction.- I. Strategy and Planning: the City.- Religion and Politics.- Space and Order.- Debating Spatial and Policy Meanings.- II. Cogni- Moderation and Excess.- A Totalitarian System?.- 3: Contents tion/Value Dynamics.- III. Exploring Phenomena.- There are no Riches other than Men.- Jean Bodin on Part 1: Introduction to a Rights-based Preventative IV. Value-Based Approach in Strategic Thinking.- Sovereignty.- Demographic Interpretations of Jean Approach for Children’s Psychosocial Well-Being .- Appendix. Experimenting Strategic Spatial Planning Bodin.- The Theory of Absolute Sovereignty and 1 Theories of Child Development and Vulnerabil- in Campi Salentina (LE). Population.- Bodin on Aristotle and Plato.- 4: The ity in Childhood 2 The Child Rights Perspective .- Prince and his Population.- From Montchrétien to 3 Conceptual Framework for Rights-based Preven- Fields of interest Colbert and Fénelon.- Merchantilism and Popula- tative Approach for Children’s Psychosocial Well- Human Geography; Landscape, Regional and Urban tionism.- About Population.- A National Economic Being .- Part 2: Primary Prevention for Children's Planning; Regional and Cultural Studies Policy.- International Trade and the[..] Psychosocial Well-Being .- Part 3: Secondary and Tertiary Prevention for Children's Psychosocial Target groups Fields of interest Well-Being4 Methodology of Psycho-Educational Research Demography; Classical Philosophy Group Work 5 Enrichment of Self-Awareness.- 6 Enrichment of Proactive Thinking Skills.- 7 Enrich- Type of publication Target groups ment of[..] Monograph Research Fields of interest Available Type of publication Quality of Life Research; Developmental Psychology; Monograph Social Work; Educational Psychology 2010. XXX, 500 p. 45 illus. (Urban and Landscape Perspectives, Target groups Vol. 9) Hardcover Available Research 129,95 € 2011. VII, 179 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-90-481-3105-1 Type of publication Monograph 99,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9297-7 Available 2010. XXIII, 400 p. (Children’s Well-Being: Indicators and Research, Vol. 3) Hardcover 139,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9065-2 springer.com Social Sciences 191 I. Krupnik, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, USA; C. Th. König, University of Mannheim, Germany; G. Tsebelis, Uni- S. Lycett, University of Liverpool, UK; P. Chauhan, University of Aporta, Carleton University, ON, Canada; S. Gearheard, Univer- versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; M. Debus, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN, USA (Eds.) sity of Colorado, Boulder, NU, Canada; G.J. Laidler, Carleton Uni- Mannheim, Germany (Eds.) versity, ON, Canada; L. Kielsen Holm, Inuit Circumpolar Council, Nuuk, Greenland (Eds.) New Perspectives on Old Stones Reform Processes and Policy Analytical Approaches to Paleolithic Technologies SIKU: Knowing Our Ice Change Documenting Inuit Sea Ice Knowledge and Use Veto Players and Decision-Making in Modern Democracies As the study of Palaeolithic technologies moves towards a more analytical approach, it is necessary to determine a consistent procedural framework. By exploring indigenous people’s knowledge and George Tsebelis’ veto players approach has become The contributions to this timely and comprehen- use of sea ice, the SIKU project has demonstrated a prominent theory to analyze various research ques- sive volume do just that. This volume incorpo- the power of multiple perspectives and introduced a tions in political science. Studies that apply veto rates a broad chronological and geographical range new field of interdisciplinary research, the study of player theory deal with the impact of institutions of Palaeolithic material from the Lower to Upper social (socio-cultural) aspects of the natural world, and partisan preferences of legislative activity and Palaeolithic. The focus of this volume is to pro- or what we call the social life of sea ice. It incorpo- policy outcomes. It is used to measure the degree of vide an analysis of Palaeolithic technologies from rates local terminologies and classifications, place policy change and, thus, reform capacity in national a quantitative, empirical perspective.As new tech- names, personal stories, teachings, safety rules, his- and international political systems. This volume con- niques, particularly quantitative methods, for ana- toric narratives, and explanations of the empirical tains the analysis of leading scholars in the field on lyzing Palaeolithic technologies gain popularity, and spiritual connections that people create with the these topics and more recent developments regard- this work provides case studies showcasing these natural world. In opening the social life of sea ice and ing theoretical and empirical progress in the area of new techniques.Employing diverse case studies, the value of indigenous perspectives we make a novel political reform-making. The contributions come and utilizing multivariate approaches, morphomet- contribution to IPY, to science, and to the public from research areas of political science where veto player theory plays a significant role, including, pos- rics, model-based approaches, phylogenetics, cul- Features itive political theory, legislative behavior and legisla- tural transmission studies, and experimentation, this By exploring indigenous people’s knowledge and use tive decision-making in national and supra-national volume provides insights from international con- of sea ice, the SIKU project has demonstrated the political systems, policy making and government for- tributors at the forefront of recent methodological power of multiple perspectives and introduced a new mation. The contributors to this book add to the cur- advances. field of interdisciplinary research, the study of social rent scholarly and public debate on the role of veto Features (socio-cultural) aspects of the natural world, or what players, making it of[..] As the study of Palaeolithic technologies moves we call the social life of sea ice. It incorporates local towards a more analytical approach, it is necessary to terminologies and classifications, place names, per- Features determine a consistent procedural framework. The sonal stories, teachings, safety rules, [..] George Tsebelis’ veto players approach has become a prominent theory to analyze various research ques- contributions to this timely and comprehensive vol- Contents tions in political science. Studies that apply veto ume do just that. This volume incorporates a broad Preface .- Foreword .- Volume Contributors.- List player theory deal with the impact of institutions and chronological and geographical range of Palaeolithic of Figures.- List of Tables.- Overview.- Part 1 - partisan preferences of legislative activity and policy material from the Lower to Upper [..] RECORDING THE KNOWLEDGE:.- Part 2 - outcomes. It is used to measure the degree of policy Contents USING THE ICE: .- Part 3 – LEARNING, KNOW- change and, thus, reform capacity in national and Analytical approaches to Palaeolithic technologies: ING, AND PRESERVING THE KNOWLEDGE.- international political systems. This volume [..] an introduction.- In search of the technological sig- Part 4 – SIKU and Siku: OPENING NEW PERSPEC- nal of the Southern Dispersal.- A new perspective TIVES .-EPILOGUE: The Humanism of Sea Ice.- Contents on stone tool morphology and standardization in Appendix 1. Nunavimmiut Sea Ice Terminology.- Dynamizing Veto Player Theory: How Veto Player the Paleolithic, with implications for "mental tem- Appendix 2. List of the SIKU-generated publications Theory Can be Used as a Starting Point for a More plates".- Reversed ontogenies in stone tools: a new and science presentations, 2006–2010.- Index. Comprehensive Model of the Policy Process.- Do Veto Players Have Veto Power?.- Veto Player Theory method for investigating use-lives of Paleolithic arte- Fields of interest Revisited: Low Policy Reform Capacity in Parliamen- facts.- The mathematics of chaînes opératoires.- Anthropology; Human Geography; Climate Change; tary Democracies with Strong Government.- Veto A comparative multi-attribute study of Mode 2 Geography (general); Linguistic Anthropology Players: How Can We Measure Their Policy Prefer- assemblages from the Indian subcontinent.- Using ences.- Strategic Voting in a Bicameral Setting.- Who geometric morphometrics to assess the effects of Target groups is Powerful in the EU Legislative Process? A New resharpening on the shape of Paleoindian[..] Research Approach.- The Sources of Bipartisan Politics in Par- Fields of interest liamentary Democracies.- Legislative Involvement in Archaeology Type of publication Parliamentary Systems: Opportunities, Conflict[..] Contributed volume Target groups Fields of interest Research Available Political Science; Political Philosophy Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume 2010. XXXI, 500 p. Hardcover Research 99,95 € Type of publication Available ISBN 978-90-481-8586-3 Contributed volume 2010. VIII, 345 p. 20 illus. Hardcover Available 119,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-6860-9 2011. X, 283 p. 36 illus. (Studies in Public Choice, Vol. 16) Hard- cover 99,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-5808-2 192 Social Sciences springer.com C.J. Norton, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA; D.R. T.D. Price, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA; J.D. Speth, Museum of Anthropology, University of Michigan, Braun, University of Cape Town, South Africa (Eds.) G.M. Feinman, The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL, Ann Arbor, MI, USA USA (Eds.) Asian Paleoanthropology The Paleoanthropology and Pathways to Power From Africa to China and Beyond Archaeology of Big-Game Hunting New Perspectives on the Emergence of Social Inequality Protein, Fat, or Politics? This volume brings together a group of authors that address the question of the first out of Africa There are few questions more central to understand- Since its inception, paleoanthropology has been into Asia c. 2 Ma. The scope of the book is com- ing the prehistory of our species than those regard- closely wedded to the idea that big-game hunting prehensive as it covers almost every major region ing the institutionalization of social inequality. Social by our hominin ancestors arose, first and foremost, of Asia. The primary goal of this volume is to pro- inequality is manifested in unequal access to goods, as a means for acquiring energy and vital nutrients. vide an updated synthesis of the current state of the information, decision-making, and power. This This assumption has rarely been questioned, and Asian paleoanthropological and paleoenvironmental structure is essential to higher orders of social orga- seems intuitively obvious—meat is a nutrient-rich records. Papers include detailed studies of the theo- nization and basic to the operation of more complex food with the ideal array of amino acids, and big ani- retical constructs underlying the move out of Africa, societies. An understanding of the transformation mals provide meat in large, convenient packages. including detailed reconstructions of the paleoen- from relatively egalitarian societies to a hierarchical Through new research, the author of this volume vironment and possible migration routes. Other organization and socioeconomic stratification is fun- provides a strong argument that the primary goals papers detail the Plio-Pleistocene archaeological and damental to our knowledge about the human condi- of big-game hunting were actually social and politi- hominin fossil records of particular regions. tion. In a follow-up to their 1995 book Foundations cal—increasing hunter’s prestige and standing—and of Social Inequality, the Editors of this volume have that the nutritional component was just an added Features compiled a new and comprehensive group of studies bonus.Through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary This volume brings together a group of authors concerning these central questions. When and where research approach, the author examines the histori- that address the question of the first out of Africa does hierarchy appear in human society, and how cal and current perceptions of protein as an impor- into Asia c. 2 Ma. The scope of the book is com- does it operate? With numerous case studies from tant nutrient source, the biological impact of a high- prehensive as it covers almost every major region the Old and New World, spanning foraging societies protein diet and the evidence of this in the archaeo- of Asia. The primary goal of this volume is to pro- to agricultural groups, and complex states, Pathways logical record, and provides a compelling reexamina- vide an updated synthesis of the current state of the to Power provides key historical[..] Asian paleoanthropological and paleoenvironmental tion of this long-held conclusion. This volume will records. Papers include detailed studies of the theo- Features be of[..] retical [..] There are few questions more central to understand- Features ing the prehistory of our species than those regard- Since its inception, paleoanthropology has been Contents ing the institutionalization of social inequality. Social closely wedded to the idea that big-game hunting by 1. Asian paleoanthropology: An introduction.- inequality is manifested in unequal access to goods, our hominin ancestors arose, first and foremost, as a 2. The colonization of “Savannahstan”: issues of information, decision-making, and power. This means for acquiring energy and vital nutrients. This timing(s) and patterns of dispersal across Asia in the structure is essential to higher orders of social orga- assumption has rarely been questioned, and seems Late Pliocene and Early Pleistocene.- 3. On the road nization and basic to the operation of more complex intuitively obvious—meat is a nutrient-rich food to China: The environmental landscape of the Early societies. An understanding of the [..] Pleistocene in western Eurasia and its implication for with the ideal array of amino acids, and big animals the dispersal of Homo.- 4. East Africa and East Asia: Contents provide meat in large, convenient packages. Through Comparisons of the earliest archaeological evidence.- Who Tilted the Playing Field.- Degrees and Kinds of [..] 5. Inter-continental variation in Acheulean bifaces.- Inequality.- Gimme That Old Time Religion.- Traces Contents 6. Cranial shape in Asian Homo erectus: geographic, of Inequality at the Origin of Culture.- Decentralized Introduction.- How Do Paleoanthropologists Know anagenetic, and size-related variation.- 7. Rethinking Complexity.- Bitter Arrows and Generous Gifts.- About Human Diets in the Past?- The Traditional the[..] Who Benefits from Complexity?- Dual-Processual View of Big-Game Hunting in Human Evolution.- Theory. Fields of interest The Other Side of Protein.- The Great Protein Anthropology Fields of interest Fiasco.- Excess Protein.- Were Big-Game Hunters Archaeology (and Scavengers) Targeting Lipids Rather than Pro- Target groups tein.- Protein and Pregnancy.- Other Problems with Professional/practitioner Target groups High Protein Intakes.- Additional Issues Concern- Research ing Protein as a Nutrient.- Protein and Taste.- Pro- Type of publication tein and Breast Milk.- Fat in Infancy.- DHA and the Contributed volume Type of publication Developing Brain.- Social, Political, and Reproduc- Monograph tive Factors. Available Available Fields of interest Archaeology; Evolutionary Biology; Nutrition 2011. XI, 214 p. 65 illus. (Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoan- thropology) Hardcover 2010. IX, 298 p. 20 illus. (Fundamental Issues in Archaeology) Target groups Hardcover Research 99,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9093-5 89,95 € Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4419-6299-7 Monograph Available 2010. 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DeMets, University of Transition to Adulthood Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA Intended as the text for a sequence of advanced Action, Projects, and Counseling courses, this book covers major topics in theoreti- Fundamentals of Clinical Trials cal statistics in a concise and rigorous fashion. The discussion assumes a background in advanced cal- The transition to adulthood involves, for most indi- culus, linear algebra, probability, and some analy- viduals, moving from school to work, establishment This is the fourth edition of a very successful text- sis and topology. Measure theory is used, but the of long-term relationships, possibly parenting, and book on clinical trials methodology, written by three notation and basic results needed are presented in a number of other psychosocial transformations. recognized experts who have long and extensive an initial chapter on probability, so prior knowledge Now more than ever, there is a concern within pop- experience in all areas of clinical trials. Most chap- of these topics is not essential. The presentation is ular and research literature about children growing ters have been revised considerably from the third designed to expose students to as many of the cen- up too soon or too late or failing to realize changes edition. A chapter on ethics has been added and top- tral ideas and topics in the discipline as possible, bal- associated with being adult. With this in mind, the ics such as noninferiority and adaptive designs now ancing various approaches to inference as well as book intends to answer a series of timely questions receive considerable discussion. There is much new exact, numerical, and large sample methods. Moving in regard to transition to adulthood and propose material on adverse events, adherence, data monitor- beyond more standard material, the book includes a wholly new approach to counseling that enables ing, and issues in analysis. This book is intended for chapters introducing bootstrap methods, nonpara- youth to engage fully in their lives and achieve the clinical researcher who is interested in designing metric regression, equivariant estimation, empirical their best. Active Transition to Adulthood: A New a clinical trial and developing a protocol. It is also Bayes, and sequential design and analysis. The book Approach for Counseling will discuss the authors’ of value to researchers and practitioners who must has a rich collection of exercises. Several of them work on the transition to adulthood (including early critically evaluate the literature of published clini- illustrate how the theory developed in the book may and late adolescence) from an entirely innovative cal trials and assess the merits of each trial and the be used in various applications. Solutions to[..] perspective – action theory. Over a period of 10-15 implications for the care and treatment of patients. Features years the authors have collected substantial data on The authors use numerous examples of published Intended as the text for a sequence of advanced adolescents and youth in transition, and will present clinical trials from a variety of medical disciplines courses, this book covers major topics in theoretical an approach to counseling based on these[..] to illustrate the fundamentals. 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Most chap- [..] dimensions front and center in a contemporary prac- ters have been revised considerably from the third Contents tical perspective for viewing youth development, and edition. A chapter on ethics has been added and top- Probability and measure.- Exponential families.- for supporting young people as they attain [..] ics such as noninferiority and adaptive designs now receive considerable discussion. 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