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Time Series Analysis and Its Applications, presents a comprehensive treatment of both time and frequency domain methods with accompanying theory. Extensive examples illustrate solutions to climate change, monitoring a nuclear test ban treaty, evaluating the volatility of an asset, and more.

This book focuses on the theory and application of power switching components in power networks.

This book is the first to present a rich selection of over 30 real-world cases of how leading organizations conduct Business Process Management (BPM). All cases are presented using a uniform structure in order to provide valuable insights and essential guidance for students and practitioners.

One goal of this book is to meet the growing need for a comprehensive presentation of contemporary knowledge on biomechanics of cycling which will positively influence the activity of cycling in a global fashion.

Since the publication of the 1/e in 1977, Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract has consolidated its position as the leading textbook of gynecological pathology.

Responding to the need for organizations to improve global strategic planning and execution, this book presents a framework for effectively conceiving and executing new concepts for international markets.

The core aspects of modern complex system sciences are presented in the first chapters, covering network theory, dynamical systems, bifurcation and catastrophe theory, chaos and adaptive processes, together with the principle of self-organization in reaction-diffusion systems and social animals.

The course provides fundamental definitions of radiative processes and serves as a brief introduction to Bremsstrahlung and black body emission, relativistic beaming, synchrotron emission and absorption, Compton scattering, synchrotron self-compton emission, pair creation and emission.

sections in the books on Writing,Presentations, Correspondence and Interacting on Campus. Adrian Wallwork has written over 30 books covering General English (Cambridge University Press, Scholastic), Business English (Oxford University Press), and Scientific English (Springer).

This book examines the impact of artificial intelligence on competition and antitrust in today's global digital economy. It scrutinizes the economic and legal ramifications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), addressing the challenges it presents to competition and the law.Beginning with an analysis of AI's developments across various economic sectors, the book highlights the need for updated legislation. It focuses on the digital economy, emphasizing digital platforms' role in shaping competition. Econometric investigations and a novel index assess competition's influence on foreign direct investment and multinational enterprises. Comparing competition practices across jurisdictions like the EU, US, Germany, and China, the book uncovers commonalities and differences in competition law principles. It also explores various theories on competition and competition law, seeking convergence or divergence.This book is an essential resource for scholars, legal professionals, policymakers, and anyone seeking a better understanding of how AI is reshaping competition and antitrust in the digital age.

This book discusses the ecosystem and infrastructure needed to successfully embed a culture of societally engaged research at a systems level.  To date, few initiatives have concentrated on systematically building a research ecosystem that promotes engagement, enhances capacity, and integrates institutional processes to connect this engagement with research impact. The authors present a critical reflection of engaged research as a systemic and dynamic process which continuously changes, and which requires adaptation. They discuss transformations required to achieve sustainable change and the actors responsible for implementing those transformations.Research is changing. There is an increased focus on aligning strategic research with societal needs, expectations and values nationally and globally. More open and inclusive approaches can reduce the distance between research and society, leading to greater impact for all stakeholders. The heart of engaged research is the collaborative engagement with community stakeholders throughout the research cycle. The authors have been striving to help researchers maximise the potential societal benefit from their research. Through these experiences, it has become increasingly clear that one of the greatest stumbling blocks that researchers face is the research ecosystem itself. The systems traditionally supporting research are based on old assumptions of who has a stake in research. In order to capitalise on the vast wealth of locally held knowledge for the benefit of research, fundamental changes in how we operate are required. The book does not lay out a firm road to achieve sustainable engaged research but can be considered as a map of the terrain with suggested pathways. Among the contents covered:< Chapter 1 provides an introduction and overview of the 'engaged research' concept and sets the scene; Chapter 2 discusses development of the engaged research ecosystem at the organisational level and the need for integrated approaches across units and services; Chapter 3 focuses on engaged research case studies, to demonstrate how engaged research can lead to greater research impact; and Chapter 4 considers future trends in engaged research and how we can create adaptable environments for future challenges.Building the Ecosystem for Engaged Research is essential reading for research administrators, university leadership, policy professionals, research funders, community-based organisations, and non-governmental organisations. The book is designed to be non-discipline specific. However, it would be of particular interest to the disciplines most active in engaged research including Health and Medicine, Environment, Ecology, Biology, Conservation, Social Justice, Social Care, Psychology, Education, Law and Policy, Astronomy, Architecture and Planning, Media and Communications, and Information Sciences.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Applications of Medical Artificial Intelligence, AMAI 2024, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco on October 6th, 2024.The volume includes 24 papers which were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. The AMAI 2024 workshop created a forum to bring together researchers, clinicians, domain experts, AI practitioners, industry representatives, and students to investigate and discuss various challenges and opportunities related to applications of medical AI.

This book evidences the cyclical failures of online safety policy and challenge conventional policy and educational approaches to tackling online harms, and provide a robust argument for a critical, evidence-based approaches which align with the needs of those we claim to wish to protect. It argues for a move away from knee jerk, headline grabbing and subjective policy development. In drawing parallels from the drug policy world, contrasting the increasingly progressive and evidence based policy making in this space compared to prejudiced, emotive developments in online harms.Andy Phippen is Professor of Digital Rights at Bournemouth University, UK.

This book constitutes the refereed revised selected papers of the 11th Latin American Conference on High Performance Computing, CARLA 2024, held in Santiago de Chile, Chile, during September 30-October 4, 2024.The 21 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 42 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: High Performance Computing Track; Artificial Intelligence at HPC Scale Track; High Performance Computing Applications Track.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Optimization and Applications, OPTIMA 2024, held in Petrovac, Montenegro, during September 16-20, 2024.The 24 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 60 submissions. They are grouped into the following topics: Mathematical Programming; Global Optimization; Optimal Control; Game Theory and Mathematical Economics; Optimization in Economics and Finance; and Applications.

NIS2 Directive in Sweden: A Report on the Readiness of Swedish Critical Infrastructure

This book chronicles the life and career of Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos,¿an internationally¿renowned professor of medicine and prolific researcher on Sjögren's syndrome and autoimmune rheumatic diseases. In language that is simple and direct, he takes us on a fascinating journey from his first scientific awakenings at a hospital in his native town of Ioannina, Greece, through his university years in Athens and training in the US, to his eventual return to his homeland. A major theme throughout the book, and especially in this second edition, is his impassioned struggle for excellence, meritocracy, and transparency in universities and in the National Health System in Greece. This battle is relentless, especially during critical periods such as the pandemic era, when human life was seriously threatened by the coronavirus and novel therapeutic approaches and bold administrative solutions were urgently required. Peppered with both amusing and unsettling incidents from this lifelong crusade to raise professional standards and against misconduct, the book is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about or entering the medical profession, as well as for those whose goal is to lead an adventurous, passionate life free from fear, prejudice and mediocrity.

The book follows on from "The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile" GERD. It will have a good background introduction on the Nile basin. The value of Nile water will be presented in view of the global water stress facing mankind and the region. International importance of Nile waters will be presented with food insecurity of regions outside the basin. Food and energy demand in the upper basin and potential upstream irrigation demand on Nile waters will be presented. Analysis of the GERD three years of filling, remaining filling years, and modes of operation will be presented along with the water conflict. Climate change and climate variation (droughts and floods) impacts on the water control of 56 percent of the Nile flow (the Blue Nile and the GERD), and ensuing water war require analysis and publication. One of the major features of the Nile is the Sudd marshes in South Sudan. The importance of wetlands in the hydroclimate of the Nile basin and the merit and demerits of draining the Sudd, to get more water on the short term, will be presented. The Everglades in the United States will be presented as a global experience in regional wetland drainage and its impact on regional hydroclimate.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the pioneering field of robotic liver surgery (RLS), offering readers an invaluable overview of its current state and future potential. Through this book, readers will learn about the evolution, challenges, and advancements in RLS, as well as its comparison to traditional laparoscopic liver surgery (LLS).The chapters cover topics such as the historical development of RLS, the technological innovations driving its progress, and detailed case studies from leading robotic liver surgeons across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The authors delve into critical issues like the steep learning curve, risk management, and oncological outcomes. This collection of essays invites readers to think through critical questions such as the reproducibility of RLS implementation and its long-term viability in surgical practice.Researchers in minimally invasive surgery, hepatobiliary specialists, and medical professionals interested in robotic surgery will find this book particularly beneficial. It offers theoretical perspectives and practical case studies that make it highly readable for both scholars and practitioners. Whether you are an experienced surgeon or a student eager to learn about the latest advancements in liver surgery, this book provides essential insights into the evolving landscape of RLS.

This book serves as a manual for students enrolled in semester-long US Senate simulations. The simulation tasks students with representing a particular state while inheriting a particular Senator's voting history. Students then engage with their peers to write, introduce, mark up, debate, and adopt legislation, within an environment where the instructional staff play the key roles of the House of Representatives, the President, the Press, and public interest groups. The manual and simulation experience are designed to supplement classes on Congress and the Presidency and the political process. Building on the innovation of experiential learning opportunities, this book facilitates the connection of complex theoretical concepts to real-world applications through student reflection.Joshua Meyer-Gutbrod is Teaching Faculty at the University of South Carolina.Meyer-Gutbrod makes a valuable contribution to political science pedagogy. This text will guide students through an open-ended simulation of the U.S. Senate. Meyer-Gutbrod's approach inspired my first attempt at incorporating simulation-based learning into my legislative politics course, and the result received rave reviews. I highly recommend to other instructors of legislative politics courses. - Frances Lee, Professor of Politics and Public Affairs, Princeton University

Cultural Responsiveness in Assisted Reproductive Technology discusses best practices for creating an ART practice that is welcoming to and responsive to the unique needs of patients from a variety of racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Rather than focusing solely on outcomes for patients who are already undergoing treatment, the emphasis here is on creating a practice environment in which patients from diverse backgrounds are welcomed, understood, and treated according to their unique cultural needs. This volume contains 18 chapters divided into 4 parts. Part 1 seeks to understand potential issues related to race, ethnicity, culture, implicit bias, and access to care. Part 2 discusses medical considerations in ART within diverse populations, while Part 3 covers cultural considerations in ART in diverse populations. Finally, Part 4 proposes interventions to address the issues discussed throughout the book as well as strategies for culturally responsive practice management.This book was written by reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, clinician educators, and mental health professionals specializing in infertility counselling and is intended to provide updated information on ART outcomes among members of different racial and ethnic groups, as well as discuss factors that influence the experiences of patients from diverse populations in ART treatment.