Books published by SPRINGER NATURE

This book gets to the heart of trophy hunting, unpacking and explaining its multiple facets and controversies, and exploring why it divides environmentalists, the hunting community, and the public. Bichel and Hart provide the first interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach to the study of trophy hunting, investigating the history of trophy hunting, and delving into the background, identity and motivation of trophy hunters. They also explore the role of social media and anthropomorphism in shaping trophy hunting discourse, as well as the viability of trophy hunting as a wildlife management tool, the ideals of fair chase and sportsmanship, and what hunting trophies are, both literally and in terms of their symbolic value to hunters and non-hunters. The analyses and discussions are underpinned by a consideration of the complex moral and practical conflicts between animal rights and conservation paradigms. This book appeals to scholars in environmental philosophy, conservation and environmental studies, as well as hunters, hunting opponents, wildlife management practitioners, and policymakers, and anyone with a broad interest in human¿wildlife relations.

The book is a collection of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented in the First International Conference on MAchine inTelligence for Research & Innovations (MAiTRI 2023 Summit), held at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Panjab, India during 1 ¿ 3 September 2023. This book focuses on recent advancement in the theory and realization of machine intelligence (MI) and their tools and growing applications such as machine learning, deep learning, quantum machine learning, real-time computer vision, pattern recognition, natural language processing, statistical modelling, autonomous vehicles, human interfaces, computational intelligence, and robotics.

China has made a major strategic decision to achieve carbon peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. The country has formulated a clear timetable, roadmap, and construction plan and introduced the "1+N" policy system from the top. This book provides a theoretical study and practical exploration of nine key aspects related to China's carbon peaking and carbon-neutral strategy: the background of Carbon Peaking and carbon neutrality, scientific and legal basis, strategic planning and path framework, energy-saving and carbon reduction measures, renewable energy, carbon sinks, carbon pricing mechanisms, the green financial system, and practical case studies.The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. The present version has been revised technically and linguistically by the authors in collaboration with a professional translator.

The Mutator Transposable Element Family of Maize.- Protein Phosphorylation and the Regulation of Cellular Processes by the Homologous Two-Component Systems of Bacteria.- The Peculiar Nature of Codon Usage in Primates.- The Role of Nodulation Genes in Bacterium-Plant Communication.- Regulation of Gene Expression by Epidermal Growth Factor.- Machinery for Protein Import into Chloroplasts and Mitochondria.- High-Level Expression of Foreign Genes in Mammalian Cells.- Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degradation: A Molecular Approach.- Employment of Fibroblasts for Gene Transfer Applications for Grafting into the Central Nervous System.- The Molecular Biology of Amino Acid Biosynthesis in Plants.- Genetic Manipulation of Bacillus Thuringiensis Insectidal Crystal Protein Genes in Bacteria.- Progress Towards Gene Targeting in Plants.- Molecular Biology of Mating-Type Determination in Schizophyllum Commune.- Functions of Intracellular Protein Degradation in Yeast.- Transgenic Fish for Aquaculture.

Whole Pattern Fitting, Rietveld Analysis, and Calculated Diffraction Patterns. Quantitative Phase Analysis by XRay Diffraction (XRD). Thin Film and Surface Characterization by XRD. Lattice Defects and XRay Topography. Texture Analysis by XRD. XRD Instrumentation, Techniques, and Reference Materials. Stress Determination by Diffraction Methods. XRD Profile Fitting, Crystallite Size and Strain Determination. XRD Applications: Detection Limits, Superconductors, Organics, Minerals. Mathematical Methods in XRay Spectrometry (XRS). Thin Film and Surface Characterization by XRS and XPS. Total Reflection XRS. XRS Techniques and Instrumentation. XRS Applications. XRay Imaging and Tomography. 161 articles. Index.