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Sustainability in the Anthropocene
Philosophical Essays on Renewable Technologies
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2019
We are facing an environmental crisis that some say is ushering a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene, one that threatens not only a great deal of life on the planet but also our understanding of who we are and our relation to the natural world. In the face of this crisis it has become clear that...
by Sean D. Foreman, Robert Dewhirst, Sunil Ahuja
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2011
The 2010 Midterm Elections were momentous in the history of U.S. campaigns. Readers of this book will follow the path of seven House and six Senate races from inception to election postmortem. The chapters are both narrative and provide analysis of an array of interesting and diverse contests from...
Global tea science
Current status and future needs
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2018
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Social Media
Culture and Identity
Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2016
Social Media: Culture and Identity examines the global impact of social media in the formation of various identities and cultures. New media scholars— both national and international— have posited thought-provoking analyses of sociocultural issues about human communication that are impacted by...
The Economics of Science and Technology
An Overview of Initiatives to Foster Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Growth
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Science and technology have long been regarded as important determinants of economic growth. Edwin Mansfield (1971, pp. 1- 2), a pioneer in the economics of technological change, noted: Technological change is an important, if not the most important, factor responsible for economic growth . . . without...
by Lois M. Davis, Jennifer L. Steele, Robert Bozick
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2014
This report assesses the effectiveness of correctional education programs for both incarcerated adults and juveniles and the cost-effectiveness of adult correctional education. It also provides results of a survey of U.S. state correctional education directors that give an up-to-date picture of what...
by Constantino Antonio García Martínez, Abraham Otero Quintana, Xosé A. Vila
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2017
This book introduces readers to the basic concepts of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its most important analysis algorithms using a hands-on approach based on the open-source RHRV software. HRV refers to the variation over time of the intervals between consecutive heartbeats. Despite its apparent...
Modern Analog Filter Analysis and Design
A Practical Approach
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2011
Starting from the fundamentals, the present book describes methods of designing analog electronic filters and illustrates these methods by providing numerical and circuit simulation programs. The subject matters comprise many concepts and techniques that are not available in other text books on the...
Search and Optimization by Metaheuristics
Techniques and Algorithms Inspired by Nature
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2016
This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to nature-inspired metaheuristic methods for search and optimization, including the latest trends in evolutionary algorithms and other forms of natural computing. Over 100 different types of these methods are discussed in detail. The authors...
Digital Signal Processing
Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2018
The book provides a comprehensive exposition of all major topics in digital signal processing (DSP). With numerous illustrative examples for easy understanding of the topics, it also includes MATLAB-based examples with codes in order to encourage the readers to become more confident of the fundamentals...
by Anna Ayuso, Andreas Falke, Gian Luca Gardini
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2018
This book addresses the question of how the American continent engages with various forms of interregionalism, including how different regions within the Americas deal with other regions of the world as well as how they relate among themselves. The presence of different political, economic, and cultural...
by S. Okamura, N. Yoda, M. Niwa
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
New macromolecular concepts and strategies are demonstrated in this unique book. It deals with the harmonization of humanity in science, technology and industry. Particular attention is given to the relationship between the sensitivity of the human mind and the functionality of polymers such as "Shingosen"....
Iatrogenicity
Causes and Consequences of Iatrogenesis in Cardiovascular Medicine
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017
Iatrogenesis is the occurrence of untoward effects resulting from actions of health care providers, including medical errors, medical malpractice, practicing beyond one’s expertise, adverse effects of medication, unnecessary treatment, inappropriate screenings, and surgical errors. This is a huge...
by Ana M. Afonso, Luis P N Rebelo, Tetsuya Tsuda
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2017
Ionic liquids are attractive because they offer versatility in the design of organic salts. As ion-rich media, ionic liquids can control the systems properties by tuning the size, charge, and shape of the composing ions. Whilst the focus has mainly been on the potential applications of ionic liquids...