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Design for Sustainability and Inclusion in Space

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Design for Sustainability and Inclusion in Space

Design for Sustainability and Inclusion in Space: How New European Bauhaus Principles Drive Nature & Parastronauts Projects by Annalisa Dominoni
English | PDF EPUB | 2024 | 100 Pages | ISBN : 3031560035 | 21.3 MB

This book offers a cutting-edge perspective of design for space to increase astronauts’ wellbeing and performance creating a more sustainable and inclusive environment, but without to forget beauty. The relevant aspect is that these design principles are now also supported and promoted by the European Community with the New European Bauhaus project. It is legitimate to affirm that Space Design is a precursor and inspiring these principles. Space exploration has shown us how results of space research inspire management policies addressing important earth issues such as the responsible use of resources as well as ethical behavior leading to sustainable and inclusive choices. The International Space Station (ISS) is the most successful virtuous example of circular economy and sustainability by almost totally recycling the waste produced. Recently the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the first call for “parastronauts” opening the fly possibilities to people with physical disabilities and thus affirming the principle of inclusion in space. Thanks to design—a bridge between science, technology, and beauty—space opens up to new creative experiments, placing the human being at the center of the interplanetary exploration programs to ensure extra-terrestrial habitats safer, more comfortable, and efficient, where crew will feel “like at home”.

Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems: Advancing Industry 4.0 from Vision to Application

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Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems: Advancing Industry 4.0 from Vision to Application

Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems: Advancing Industry 4.0 from Vision to Application by Sascha Julian Oks
English | PDF (True) | 2024 | 324 Pages |ISBN : 3658444169 | 5.5 MB

Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are one of the key concepts of Industry 4.0. Despite their great potentials for industrial value creation, there are challenges, such as a significant increase in complexity, as a result of which the development status of Industry 4.0 is behind expectations. This book addresses this issue with the following research design: In addition to providing a comprehensive foundation of industrial CPS and Industry 4.0, four studies are conducted, each consisting of an exploratory research part and a design science research (DSR) part. In doing so, four perspectives are directed at the topic of industrial CPS: A systemic, a stakeholder-centered, an organizational and a holistic. In conclusion, the contributions are integrated in a summary and the artifacts are incorporated into an overarching methodological framework. Thus, theoretical contributions are derived and concrete practical recommendations for the main target groups of organizations, educational institutions and international delegations provided.

Insurance Economics

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Insurance Economics

Insurance Economics by Peter Zweifel , Roland Eisen
English | PDF (True) | 2012 | 461 Pages | ISBN : 364220547X | 7 MB

Insurance Economics brings together the economic analysis of decision making under risk, risk management and demand for insurance by individuals and corporations, objectives pursued and management tools used by insurance companies, the regulation of insurance, and the division of labor between private and social insurance. Appropriete both for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of economics, management, and finance, this text provides the background required to understand current research. Predictions derived from theoretical argument are not only stated but confronted with empirical evidence. Throughout the book, conclusions summarize results, helping readers to check their knowledge and understanding. Issues discussed include paradoxa in decision making under risk, selection of favorable risks by insurers, the possibility of a "death spiral" in insurance markets, and future challenges such as re-regulation in the wake of the 2007-09 financial crisis and the increasing availability of generic information.

The Art of Deliberating: Democracy, Deliberation and the Life Sciences between History and Theory

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The Art of Deliberating: Democracy, Deliberation and the Life Sciences between History and Theory

The Art of Deliberating: Democracy, Deliberation and the Life Sciences between History and Theory by Giovanni Boniolo
English | PDF (True) | 2012 | 197 Pages | ISBN : 364231953X | 2 MB

How many citizens take part in moral and political decisions concerning the results obtained by the contemporary life sciences? Should they blindly follow skilled demagogues or false and deceptive leaders? Should they adhere to the voice of the majority, or should they take a different decisional path? Deliberative democracy answers these questions, but what is deliberative democracy? Can we really deliberate if we are completely ignorant of the relevant issue? What about ethical or political expertise, is it strictly necessary? Finally, and most significantly, can a deliberative process take place if we ignore the techniques governing it; that is, the techniques required to be minimally skilled in rational argumentation?

Biostatistics and Epidemiology: A Primer for Health and Biomedical Professionals

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Biostatistics and Epidemiology: A Primer for Health and Biomedical Professionals

Biostatistics and Epidemiology: A Primer for Health and Biomedical Professionals by Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller
English | PDF | 2004 | 249 Pages | ISBN : 0387402926 | 1.5 MB

For the new edition of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Dr. Wassertheil-Smoller has included several new chapters (genetic statistics, molecular epidemiology, scientific integrity and research ethics) and a new appendix on the basic concepts of genetics and a glossary of genetic terminology. She has also expanded the coverage of multi-center trials (an important aspect of implementation of the standards of evidence-based medicine), controversies in screening for prostate, colon, breast, and other cancers.

Management of Micro and Nano-plastics in Soil and Biosolids: Fate, Occurrence, Monitoring, and Remedies

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Management of Micro and Nano-plastics in Soil and Biosolids: Fate, Occurrence, Monitoring, and Remedies

Management of Micro and Nano-plastics in Soil and Biosolids: Fate, Occurrence, Monitoring, and Remedies by Sartaj Ahmad Bhat, Vineet Kumar, Fusheng Li, Sunil Kumar
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 451 Pages | ISBN : 3031519663 | 42.1 MB

This book comprehensively assesses the management of micro and nano-plastics in contaminated soil and biosolids, highlighting recent techniques and technologies that facilitate their environmental remediation. It provides up-to-date information on the fate, occurrence, monitoring, and transport of micro and nano-plastics in the environment, aiming to determine their detrimental impact on environmental health. The book also explores how risk factors associated with these particles can be identified and mitigated through sustainable means. Micro and nano-plastic contamination is analyzed in various contexts, including agricultural soil systems, urban areas, and wastewater. Special attention is given to the mechanisms of recent decontamination strategies, such as microbial and enzyme-assisted degradation and biochar. The intended audience for this book includes students, researchers, professionals in the urban municipal wastewater treatment sector, waste management and industrial practitioners, as well as policymakers.

Vegetable Oil-Based Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications

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Vegetable Oil-Based Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications

Vegetable Oil-Based Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications by Showkat Ahmad Bhawani, Anish Khan, Mohmad Nasir Mohmad Ibrahim, Mohammad Jawaid
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 192 Pages | ISBN : 9819999588 | 22.4 MB

This book presents the latest developments in the field of vegetable oil -based composites. It focuses on different vegetable oils such as castor, linseed, corn, soybean, olive, palm, and canola oils;, and fillers from inorganic materials and agricultural residues used in the preparation of vegetable oil -based composites. There are several advantages to vegetable oil-based polymer composites, due to their universal availability, inherent biodegradability, low price, and superb environmental credentials (i.e., low eco-toxicity and low toxicity towards humans). This book will be of is of interest to researchers working in the field of bio-based composite materials for the development of green and sustainable materials.

My Mathematical Life: Yuan Wang in Conversation

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My Mathematical Life: Yuan Wang in Conversation

My Mathematical Life: Yuan Wang in Conversation by Yuan Wang
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 114 Pages | ISBN : 9811935505 | 4.7 MB

This book is an autobiographical interview with Chinese Academician Yuan Wang on his experience in mathematical research. The book looks back on Wang's collaboration with his teacher Hua Loo-Keng and younger scholars, offering insights into fruitful cooperation in mathematical research.

Handbook of Youth Development: Policies and Perspectives from India and Beyond

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Handbook of Youth Development: Policies and Perspectives from India and Beyond

Handbook of Youth Development: Policies and Perspectives from India and Beyond by Sibnath Deb, Shayana Deb
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 549 Pages | ISBN : 9819949688 | 9.4 MB

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of youth development, including theories and applications across different countries, namely India, the UK, and Australia. It presents the status of youth and their role in society, their education, and their career perspectives. The focus is on developing youth's internal abilities by providing a creative and supportive environment through appropriate mentorship and encouragement. It discusses a wide range of contemporary and relevant issues relating to holistic career growth of youth, whereby youth work is recognized as a profession. Academicians from various disciplinary backgrounds offer conceptual and methodological perspectives. Chapters into five themes focus on a balance between developing stable, protective factors for mental health, and positive youth development to ensure appropriate cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral skills needed to thrive in an evolving world. It discusses the status of the youth in terms of digital competency, engagement of youth in sports, teaching, political process, and community development activities in the present and rapidly altering world scenario. The book also discusses the role of institution-based family counseling for healthy youth development. Given its comprehensive coverage, the handbook is an essential resource for a broad audience of youth researchers, practitioners and policymakers of population sciences, childhood and youth studies, development studies, and psychology.

Silicon-Based High-Sensitivity Broadband Receiver

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Silicon-Based High-Sensitivity Broadband Receiver

Silicon-Based High-Sensitivity Broadband Receiver by Xiaojun Bi
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 186 Pages | ISBN : 981970880X | 57.6 MB

This book presents various design theories and methodologies for silicon-based high-sensitivity broadband receivers, including millimeter-wave radiometer chips and photoelectric receivers, which are core elements in imaging systems, data centers, and telecommunication infrastructures. As a key module in application systems, the high-sensitivity broadband receiver, not only attracts the attention of engineers and researchers in the radio-frequency and optoelectronic fields, but also garners significant interest from other disciplines, including optics, communications, and security.

Higher Mathematics for Science and Engineering

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Higher Mathematics for Science and Engineering

Higher Mathematics for Science and Engineering by Aliakbar Montazer Haghighi , Abburi Anil Kumar , Dimitar P. Mishev
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 682 Pages | ISBN : 9819954304 | 75.3 MB

This textbook provides a comprehensive, thorough and up-to-date treatment of topics of mathematics that an engineer and scientist would need, at the basic levels that contents of engineering and sciences are built by. For this purpose, natural readers would be junior and senior undergraduate students, who normally have the content of this book under different names on their degree plans. Also, engineers and scientists will benefit from this book since the book is a comprehensive volume for such audiences.

Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications: 3D/4D Printing, Self-Healing, Microrobots, and Nanogenerators

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Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications: 3D/4D Printing, Self-Healing, Microrobots, and Nanogenerators

Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications: 3D/4D Printing, Self-Healing, Microrobots, and Nanogenerators by Andy H. Choi , Besim Ben-Nissan
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 100 Pages | ISBN : 9819717299 | 5.9 MB

This book highlights the latest clinical research and advancements in 3D (bio)printing and 4D printing using stimulus-responsive hydrogels as well as the concept of self-healing and its amalgamation with 3D printed injectable cell-laden tissue constructs. It also explores the use of metal-free “click” chemistry and enzymes such as horseradish peroxidase, hematin, tyrosinase, and transglutaminase to obtain chemically crosslinked hydrogels and the in vitro and in vivo responses. Lastly, the book briefly examines the future of drug delivery and the potentials offered by microrobotics and self-powered devices based on triboelectric nanogenerators. This book caters to biomedical researchers and clinical practitioners working in tissue reconstruction and drug/therapeutic delivery.

Walking with Christiaan Huygens: From Archimedes' Influence to Unsung Contributions in Modern Science

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Walking with Christiaan Huygens: From Archimedes' Influence to Unsung Contributions in Modern Science

Walking with Christiaan Huygens: From Archimedes' Influence to Unsung Contributions in Modern Science by Tijmen Jan Moser , Enders Anthony Robinson
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 339 Pages | ISBN : 3031461576 | 74.7 MB

Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695) left an indelible mark on the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, and geophysics. Despite his groundbreaking contributions, history has often overlooked his pivotal role. While two of the most famous achievements in physics are Newton’s theory of gravity and Einstein’s general theory of relativity, less well-known is that Huygens provided central elements to these theories. This book stands to correct that deficit. For example, we show how Huygens used symmetry arguments to derive conservation laws for momentum and for energy, and what Einstein later called the principle of equivalence to derive the formula for centrifugal force.

Hazard Modeling and Assessment of the Nile Delta Coast: Remote Sensing and GIS Applications

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Hazard Modeling and Assessment of the Nile Delta Coast: Remote Sensing and GIS Applications

Hazard Modeling and Assessment of the Nile Delta Coast: Remote Sensing and GIS Applications by Kamal Srogy Darwish
English | PDF (True) | 2023 | 234 Pages | ISBN : 3031443233 | 9 MB

The book presents the results of a doctoral thesis conducted under the supervision of two international governmental universities in Egypt and the USA. This book is very important for specialists in the field of Physical Geography with concentration of Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing techniques for Coastal Hazard Assessment. It deals with coastal hazards and disasters using unique techniques and methods, such as Coastline Change Detection, Sea-Level Rise Modeling and Future Predication, Coastal Erosion Hazard Mapping, and Coastal Vulnerability Index. The integration of geospatial technologies that applied accurately in this book especially for the coastal hazard mitigation and protection devise evaluation makes it very helpful for researchers and academics, as well as for coastal and civil engineers.

Technical Landfills and Waste Management Volume 1: Landfill Impacts, Characterization and Valorisation

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Technical Landfills and Waste Management Volume 1: Landfill Impacts, Characterization and Valorisation

Technical Landfills and Waste Management Volume 1: Landfill Impacts, Characterization and Valorisation by Abdelkader Anouzla, Salah Souabi
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 274 Pages | ISBN : 3031526325 | 34.2 MB

A "zero waste" society and the "circular economy" trend are urgently needed. Even if achieving 100% trash recycling and a fully circular economy may not always be attainable, aiming toward this goal might result in a sustainable future. Municipal solid wastes pose a hazard to the environment because of open burning, landfills, reckless disposal, and many other factors. Waste is being thrown away in more significant quantities and is made up of several different materials. Municipal solid waste (MSW) characteristics must be carefully considered when developing, implementing, or modifying solid waste management systems. Local waste variables that vary with cultural, climatic, socioeconomic, and institutional capacities are crucial for developing efficient waste management techniques.