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  • Applied Behavior Analysis for Business and Technology Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Jason C. Vladescu + 1 more
    • English
    The number of practitioners working in applied behavior analysis (ABA) has rapidly increased over the last several decades. Much of this is likely attributable to successfully applying ABA to support the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder/autistic individuals. However, as many researchers and practitioners repeatedly demonstrate, the power and potential of ABA extends to nearly any area of social significance. Applied Behavior Analysis for Business and Technology Applications provides 10 chapters written by current experts who apply ABA to various industries spanning business, technology, sports and physical fitness, and large-scale interventions. Specifically, this volume covers organizational behavior management, behavioral safety, sports and physical fitness, public health, social responsibility and sustainability, social work, generative artificial intelligence, data science, user experience, and cybersecurity. In each chapter, the authors describe how basic behavioral principles are relevant, what work in that area involves, and—most importantly—the skill set and training needed to work in that area successfully. This volume is particularly useful for behavior analysts who seek to apply their behavior analytic skillset to business, technology, sports, and large-scale interventions.

  • Applied Behavior Analysis for Clinical, Educational, and Training Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Jason C. Vladescu + 1 more
    • English
    The number of practitioners working in applied behavior analysis (ABA) has rapidly increased over the last several decades. Much of this is likely attributable to the success of applying ABA to support the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder/autistic individuals. However, as many researchers and practitioners repeatedly demonstrate, the power and potential of ABA can be extended to nearly any area of social significance. Applied Behavior Analysis for Clinical, Educational, and Training Applications provides 12 chapters written by current experts who apply ABA to various clinical, educational, and training contexts and spanning a variety of populations. This volume covers the application of ABA to autism and other developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding, severe problem behavior, behavioral pediatrics and pediatric psychology, clinical behavior analysis, education, child maltreatment, juvenile correction services, brain injury rehabilitation, behavioral gerontology, substance use, and applied animal behavior. In each chapter, the authors describe how basic behavioral principles and processes are relevant to the discussed topic, what applied work in that area involves, and—most importantly— the skill set and training needed to work in that area successfully. This volume is particularly useful for behavior analysts who seek to apply their behavior analytic skillset within various clinical or educational contexts.

  • Advancing Equity and Empowerment

    Perspectives and Practices with Latinx Families of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 68
    • English
    Advancing Equity and Empowerment: Perspectives and Practices with Latinx Families of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Volume 68 in the International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Designing Interventions Targeting Social Isolation and Loneliness in Teens/Adults with IDD: Lessons Learned from Feasibility Studies, Designing syndrome-informed anticipatory interventions with community-based participatory principles, Babble Boot Camp in Down syndrome, Reevaluating Independence and Community for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, What is Down syndrome? The perspective of adults with Down syndrome, and more.Additional chapters cover Newly discovered causes of severe and profound Intellectual Disability: Developmental and behavioral outcomes associated with Tubulinopathy and The Impact of Cognitive Engagement on Alpha and Beta Wave Patterns in the Motor Cortex: Exploring Associations for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

  • Air Transport: A Computer Science Perspective

    • 1st Edition
    • Sebastian Wandelt + 1 more
    • English
    Air Transport: A Computer Science Perspective examines the integration of computer science principles in air transportation, bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications. It delves into automation, problem solving, and innovative aviation technologies. Authored by a seasoned team of a computer scientist and an airspace engineer, it offers a unique blend of expertise that highlights practical algorithms, data structures, and optimization techniques essential for flight operations and autonomous systems. Readers will learn about the latest regulations, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the evolving air transport landscape.Structured in five parts, the book begins with foundational concepts like computational complexity and intelligence. It then explores airline operations, including network design, flight scheduling, fleet assignment, and aircraft routing. The exploration continues with airport operations, focusing on gate assignment, ground vehicle allocation, and delay prediction. In the realm of air traffic flow management, readers will discover trajectory optimization, airspace sectorization, and network resilience assessment. The final section summarizes key insights and future trends.This book is an invaluable resource for transportation engineers, computer scientists, and professionals in data science, software engineering, and aviation research. It is ideal for students in aerospace engineering, computer science, and data science programs, emphasizing practical applications that drive innovation and efficiency in the air transport sector.

  • Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis

    • 2nd Edition
    • Henry S. Roane + 3 more
    • English
    Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis, Second Edition offers a comprehensive revision that delves into data-based decision-making to guide treatment selections for behavior changes across various populations and contexts. This edition's chapters thoroughly address vital aspects such as data collection, single-case research design methodology, objective decision-making, and visual data inspection. The book's updated content ensures that practitioners are well-equipped to implement effective and evidence-based procedures in diverse settings, from schools and homes to community environments. In addition to these foundational topics, the revised edition introduces new chapters that explore integrated healthcare, adjudication of children's academic interventions, and applied animal behavior.The book highlights the applied behavior analysts' role in utilizing research to develop and execute effective procedures, especially for addressing behaviors linked with autism and other developmental disorders. The principles of this therapeutic approach have shown increasing effectiveness when applied to a broader range of populations, settings, and behaviors.

  • Railway Pantograph–Catenary System

    Optimizing Dynamics, Materials, and Performance
    • 1st Edition
    • Zefeng Yang + 3 more
    • English
    Railway Pantograph–Catenary System unlocks the theoretical and practical complexities of this key element in high-speed railway electrification. This authoritative volume offers a focused exploration of optimization approaches for the electrical contact process, ensuring consistent, reliable, and efficient performance by addressing the system’s underlying dynamics, the materials of its components, as well as critical issues such as current-carrying frictional wear, arc phenomena, and environmental impact... multiple disciplines, the book presents recent research findings and introduces cutting-edge technologies, laying the foundation for future advancements. Its systematic analysis and inclusion of real-world case studies contribute to an in-depth understanding of how the system operates under varying conditions, equipping readers with guidance for effective implementation.This comprehensive book proves to be an invaluable resource for both academic learners and industry experts and fosters closer collaboration to benefit railway transport all over the world.

  • The End of Driving

    Automated Cars, Sharing vs Owning, and the Future of Mobility
    • 2nd Edition
    • Bern Grush + 2 more
    • English
    Vehicle automation is on dual paths of entrenching private car ownership while simultaneously enhancing transportation services that would make driving unnecessary. Future impacts are uncertain.The End of Driving challenges the assumption that self-driving cars will by themselves reduce traffic congestion and crashes. Evolving vehicle automation will create safer, more convenient vehicles, yet continued reliance on private ownership will increase traffic volume. The authors explore psychological factors sustaining private vehicle use and the challenges of mixed-driver roads, examining why shared robotaxis face behavioral, political, and policy hurdles that will impede mass adoption, despite substantial public benefit.This updated edition examines real-world deployments through 2025 and introduces concepts such as zero car-ownership communities, robotaxi pickup and drop-off orchestration, and urban spaces redesigned around greater mode choices for physical access rather than parking. The book compares privately owned automated cars against shared, on-demand driverless vehicles, using new data to show which model best serves cities.Rather than predicting timelines, the authors use backcasting to map paths toward preferred mobility futures. They propose micro-subsidies, flexible transit integration, and regulatory frameworks to guide automation toward all three pillars of sustainability: ecology, economy, and equity. Shared, automated mobility is achievable and desirable but requires the deliberate actions described in this book.

  • Intermediate Financial Theory

    • 4th Edition
    • Jean-Pierre Danthine + 2 more
    • English
    Intermediate Financial Theory, Fourth Edition provides an updated and thorough explanation of basic financial concepts, in a manner accessible both to those new to the subject and to those without a deep background in advanced mathematics. It is ideal for students with a background in Economics who are looking for an accessible yet rigorous introduction to financial theory beyond basic MBA-level textbooks. While not as dense as highly technical Ph.D. presentations tend to be, this valuable text seeks rather to integrate academic expertise with real-world experience from leading experts in the field. The fourth edition has been fully updated and is supplemented by extensive online resources.

  • Social Anxiety

    Clinical, Developmental, and Social Perspectives
    • 4th Edition
    • Patricia M. DiBartolo + 1 more
    • English
    Social Anxiety: Clinical, Developmental, and Social Perspectives, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive psychosocial view of social anxiety: what it is; how it is related to shyness, perfectionism, and similar phenomenon; why it develops; and how best to assess and treat it in its clinical manifestation. All chapters are fully updated and each section includes new, timely topics shaped by developments in the field and society. This volume focuses on psychosocial perspectives, including those from social, clinical, and developmental psychology, with strong coverage of the complex ways in which development and social ecology necessarily interact and inform our understanding of social anxiety and social anxiety disorder.

  • The Times They are A-Changin´: On Cannabinoids and Psychedelics´ Therapeutic Potential and Social Impact

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 296
    • English
    Cannabinoids and Psychedelics: A Therapeutic Revolution, Volume 296 offers original research, reviews, and essays, including basic science and clinical studies on cannabinoids and psychedelics. This includes basic works on the neurotransmitter systems, the effects of drugs on animal and human perception, and emotion and cognition. Chapters in this new release include Chemical diversity, receptor binding affinity and pharmacology of phytocannabinoids: insights into neuronal mechanisms, Does cannabis work for insomnia?, Testing NPSs as harm reduction strategies, Cannabis-based products in Brazil: regulation for quality improvement, Anti-prohibitionist social movement in Brazil and the strength of the Marijuana Marches, and much more.Other chapters include discussions on Philopsychedelia: The Reflorescence of Psychedelic Philosophy, Psychedelics in Palliative Care: Transcending Death and Alleviating Spiritual Suffering, High dreams: inhaled DMT increase lucid dreams and nightmares, Malaise in the psychedelic revolution: when and for whom this movement brings opportunities, and the Neurophenomenology of psychedelic-induced mystical experiences.

  • Handbook of Labor Economics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 6
    • English
    Handbook of Labor Economics, Volume Six reviews the latest research topics, empirical findings, and methods that constitute frontier research in the field. The focus lies in the most important research advances that have taken place since the publication of the previous work. Chapters in this new release include Instrumental Variables with Unobserved Heterogeneity in Treatment Effects, Firm Wage Effects, Empirical Bayes Methods in Labor Economics, Minimum Wages in the 21st Century, The Micro and Macro Economics of Short-Time Work, Job Search, Unemployment Insurance, and Active Labor Market Policies, Families, Public Policies, and the Labor Market, and much more.Other chapters cover The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market, Crime and the Labor Market, and Monopsony Power in the Labor Market.

  • International Encyclopedia of Business Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Vanessa Ratten
    • English
    The Encyclopedia of Business Management, Four Volume Set is a comprehensive resource that covers over 200 topics across various areas of business management. Each entry is written in an accessible manner, making complex concepts easy to understand. The encyclopedia addresses interdisciplinary subjects such as cultural entrepreneurship, tourism innovation, and marketing promotions. By emphasizing definitions and practical applications, the entries help readers grasp the relevance of each topic. Expert editors lead each section, ensuring that the contributions are authoritative and well-rounded.The encyclopedia is divided into seven broad themes, including business entrepreneurship, human resource management, innovation management, international business, organizational behavior, project management, supply chain management, and sport and tourism management. Each section's articles begin with a technical analysis of key definitional issues, followed by an exploration of the topic's broader context. This structured approach provides a holistic examination of the subjects, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of vital business management concepts.

  • Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims

    A Group-Based Intervention
    • 1st Edition
    • Amy Weisman de Mamani + 3 more
    • English
    Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims: A Group Based Intervention offers a comprehensive guide for mental health practitioners working with Muslim patients. The book emphasizes evidence-based interventions to address a variety of mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. By integrating cultural sensitivity with cognitive behavioral techniques, this resource aims to meet the unique needs of Muslim clients, taking into account their cultural and religious contexts. In addition to providing context on Muslims and the current landscape of Muslim mental health, this book details how to approach treatment via five key modules: Psychoeducation, Spirituality, Communication Training, and Problem-Solving.It also includes detailed case examples to illustrate each module effectively. This publication is essential for practitioners seeking to provide culturally competent care to their Muslim clients.

  • Advances in Child Development and Behavior

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 69
    • English
    Advances in Child Development and Behavior, Volume 69, the latest release in this classic resource on the field of developmental psychology, includes a variety of timely updates, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Autonomic and Attentional Pathways in the Emergence of Autism: Bridging Mechanisms and Real-World Contexts in Infancy, The Sound-of-Words model: a developmental perspective of phonolexical acquisition, The Development of Children's Beliefs about Ability, and Assessing Children’s Spatial Thinking: Insights, Challenges, and Implications,

  • Practical Stress Management

    A Comprehensive Workbook
    • 9th Edition
    • John A. Romas + 1 more
    • English
    Practical Stress Management: A Comprehensive Workbook, Ninth Edition provides an accessible and actionable guide for individuals seeking to improve their ability to cope with stress effectively. Featuring engaging activities, insightful explanations, and evidence-based strategies, this workbook equips readers with the tools to identify stressors, understand their impact, and implement techniques to maintain mental and physical well-being. Its practical orientation ensures that users not only learn about stress management but also apply these principles directly to their lives, fostering resilience and balance.Packed with user-friendly exercises, case studies, and new features tailored for contemporary needs, the book supports both personal growth and professional development. Whether for individuals navigating daily pressures or professionals assisting others in stress management, this comprehensive workbook provides a valuable resource for building healthier habits and improving overall quality of life.

  • Meeting SDGs in Smart City Infrastructures

    Federation, Interoperability, and Discoverability
    • 1st Edition
    • Manas Pradhan
    • English
    Meeting SDGs in Smart City Infrastructures: Federation, Interoperability, and Discoverability explores the current state-of-the-art practices in smart city digitization and governance processes, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It discusses the pros and cons of various methods, standards, and initiatives involved in the digital transformation of cities from policy-maker, implementer, and end-user perspectives. Utilizing real-world use cases from cities worldwide, the book highlights their goals, adopted measures, and their outcomes. It provides guidelines for achieving long-term service federation, interoperability, and discoverability while keeping the UN SDGs in perspective.This resource is invaluable for practitioners and researchers in the smart city domain and will help them better understand existing and evolving technologies and formulate their processes to provide sustainable models for urban development.

  • Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team

    • 3rd Edition
    • Elsevier Inc + 1 more
    • English
    The only Spanish terminology book written specifically for dental professionals by dental professionals, Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team, Third Edition is an essential reference, providing a quick and affordable way to enhance communication with Spanish-speaking patients. Comprehensive coverage includes foundational information on the Spanish language, plus coverage of the full range of dental care — from patient greeting and office administration through assessment, evaluation, and general and specialty dental treatment. This edition includes new terminology related to COVID-19, an enhanced ebook featuring audio files for accurate pronunciation, and inclusion of various Spanish dialects to equip dental professionals with the essential language tools needed to effectively navigate today’s dental environment.

  • Reliable Decision-Making for Sustainable Transportation

    • 1st Edition
    • Gholamreza Haseli + 2 more
    • English
    Reliable Decision-Making for Sustainable Transportation explores decision-making methods that incorporate expert and decision-maker opinions for improved reliability. The book examines fuzzy sets that capture ambiguity and enable a more comprehensive analysis of stakeholder perspectives, focusing on transportation case studies to demonstrate techniques for weighing criteria, ranking alternatives, and selecting optimal and reliable decisions. It seeks to advance transportation planning, traffic engineering, road safety, and sustainability by integrating state-of-the-art decision support systems that leverage AI and multiple stakeholder viewpoints.This approach will benefit researchers and professionals across transportation, decision sciences, supply chain management, and operations looking for innovative ways to model uncertainty and decision-maker reliability and providing methodologies and frameworks for more robust group decisions.

  • Advances in the Study of Behavior

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57
    • English
    Advances in the Study of Behavior, Volume 57 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of interesting topics, including Thinking Through Change: The Role of Environmental Factors in Shaping Vertebrate Cognition, Cold-Blooded Cognition: Recent advances in reptile cognition and their implications, Building by animals: myths and misunderstandings, and The Behavioral Ecology of Rapid Color Change in Fishes: Context, Diversity, and Open Questions.

  • Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 6
    • English
    Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics covers new developments in theoretical techniques, new sources of geographic information systems (GIS) data, rapid advances in computing power, machine learning and artificial intelligence, and renewed public policy interest in transportation infrastructure. New and innovative chapters in this new release include New Data and Insights in Regional and Urban Economics, Quantitative Regional Economics, Spatial Environmental Economics, Housing Supply and Housing Affordability, Spatial Economics for Low- and Middle- Income Countries, Spatial Dynamics, Spatial Sorting and Inequality, Transportation, Optimal Spatial Policies, Local Labor Markets, and Quantitative Urban Economics.

  • Hormesis, Brain Aging and Metabolism

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 295
    • English
    Hormesis, Brain Aging and Metabolism, Volume 295 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Aging and brain metabolism, Calorie restriction: brain physiological and biological aspects, Intermittent fasting and ketone bodies, Physical exercise and brain health: running x sedentary lifestyle, Phytochemicals and brain health, Environmental enrichment and neuroplasticity, Hormesis and brain disease, Neuroinflammation and hormesis, and more.Additional chapters cover Glucocorticoids and Neuroinflammation and Hormesis and cancer.

  • Advances in Experimental Social Psychology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 72
    • English
    Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, Volume 72 is the latest update in this premier outlet for reviews of mature, high-impact research programs in social psychology. Contributions to the series provide defining pieces of established research programs, reviewing and integrating thematically related findings by individual scholars or research groups. Topics discussed in this update include effort, mindsets, social dominance orientation, economic mobility, and honesty.

  • Walking and Pedestrians

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 15
    • English
    Walking and pedrestrians series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Forensic Serology

    • 1st Edition
    • Shanan S. Tobe
    • English
    This book provides a comprehensive and complete synopsis of forensic serology. It includes background information on different biological substances that we can detect, how the serological tests work, what the testing looks like, and how to interpret the results. Coverage includes all aspects of serological testing including basic presumptive testing, confirmatory testing, and new methods of testing, such as mRNA, methylation, proteomics, and much more.Forensic Serology is written at a level which anyone with basic knowledge of science can fully understand and may be of particular use to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as working professionals.

  • The Neuroscience of Feelings: Brain-Heart Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 294
    • English
    The Neuroscience of Feelings: Brain-Heart Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Volume 294 explores the complex interplay between emotions and brain function+G147, covering topics such as The role of heart-brain connectivity in neurodegeneration: mechanisms and impacts, Cardiovascular influence on cognitive decline: the heart's role in neurodegenerative disorders, Autonomic nervous system dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases: bridging brain and heart, Heart rate variability as an indicator of brain health in neurodegeneration, and much more.Other sections cover Emotional stress and cardiovascular health: impacts on neurodegenerative disease progression, Exploring heart-brain axis alterations in Parkinson’s disease, Cardiac biomarkers as predictors of cognitive decline in neurodegenerative conditions, Heart-brain synchrony: therapeutic implications for neurodegenerative disease, and Neurocardiology and neurodegenerative diseases: emerging research on emotional regulation and brain-heart connectivity.

  • Comprehensive Energy Systems

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ibrahim Dincer
    • English
    Comprehensive Energy Systems, Second Edition, Five-Volume Set provides a unique source of unified information that covers the entire spectrum of energy from production to utilization, including basic to advanced levels of content that address the critical issues that face humanity. This comprehensive book describes traditional and novel energy systems with sections on system design, analysis and assessment, from single generation to multi-generation, and theory and applications. In addition, the book also presents high-level coverage on energy policies and strategies, economic dimensions, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable development.High-lev... sections include Energy Fundamentals, Energy Materials, Energy Production, Energy Conversion, and Energy Management. For this second edition, existing chapters have been improved and updated with new information, knowledge, technologies and applications. New chapters and case studies have been added on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, energy trading, transport, transmission, consumption, and recent dynamics in the energy sector after COVID-19.

  • Embracing the Complexity of Gender

    An Inclusive, Feminist, & Developmental Exploration
    • 1st Edition
    • Emily Keener
    • English
    Embracing the Complexity of Gender examines the heart of a modern gender revolution, exploring the dynamic and multifaceted nature of gender in contemporary society. Spurred by landmark events such as the legalization of same-sex marriage and the rise of transgender visibility, this revolution has ignited passionate debates and a heightened interest in understanding gender's complexities. From legal battles over all-gender bathrooms to corporate decisions challenging traditional gender norms, the discourse around gender has never been more vibrant or contentious. This book combines a developmental and intersectional feminist approach with accessible, engaging content.By including discussion questions and clear definitions of key terms, the book ensures that complex ideas are understandable for readers at all levels. Drawing on psychological evidence and theoretical perspectives, this book challenges the gender binary and emphasizes the importance of social justice and inclusion.

  • Intelligence in a Physical World

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 82
    • English
    Volume 82 in The Psychology of Learning and Motivation series, the latest release in this ongoing series, features empirical and theoretical contributions in cognitive and experimental psychology, ranging from classical and instrumental conditioning, to complex learning and problem-solving. Chapters in this new release include the genetic and neuronal basis of animal architecture, adopting whole-brain computational modeling to investigate neurophysiological features, Dynamical and robotic modeling of brain motivational and decision-making systems, Attention and consciousness are one and the same, Hierarchical processing in the brain: Insights from predictive coding and its neural signatures, and much more.Additional sections cover Scratching the itch of "not knowing": Non-instrumental information-seeking in humans, How do emotions move us? Emotional influence can occur by changing perceivers’ feelings, bodies, and inferences, Cultural bodybuilding: the embodied influence of culture on perception and action, and Beyond dyadic interaction and shared experience: rethinking social connections.

  • Foundations of Literacy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 68
    • English
    Advances in Child Development and Behavior, Volume 68, the latest release in this classic resource on the field of developmental psychology, includes a variety of timely updates, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

    Diagnosis, Neurobiology, and Therapeutic Innovations
    • 1st Edition
    • Gustavo H. Vazquez
    • English
    Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Diagnosis, Neurobiology and Therapeutic Innovations offers a comprehensive reference on affective disorders, providing clinical practitioners with invaluable insights into recognition, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Dr. Vázquez meticulously examines the complexities of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, shedding light on the challenges of distinguishing between these conditions, particularly when manic or hypomanic episodes are not readily apparent. From historical perspectives to the latest DSM criteria, this book thoroughly examines depressive disorders and the variability in their clinical course.By highlighting mixed states and their implications for suicide risk, exploring the neurobiology and genetics underlying mood disorders, and discussing practical diagnostic tools and pharmacological interventions, this book equips readers with essential knowledge. Accessible language and comprehensive coverage make this an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, offering insights that can profoundly impact individuals grappling with these challenging mental health conditions.

  • The Psychology of Romantic Relationships

    • 1st Edition
    • Ami Sha'ked + 2 more
    • English
    Psychology of Romantic Relationships delves into the myriad factors that contribute to successful relationships. Starting with Intimacy in Romantic Relationships, the book unveils new facets of the complex dynamics underpinning successful marriages. From the pivotal role of communication and trust to the delicate balance of gratitude and forgiveness, each chapter provides insightful knowledge to understand and enhance marital bonds. Furthermore, the book covers additional, essential aspects such as the importance of mutual respect, the role of shared activities in bonding, and the impact of individual growth on relationship harmony. It is a must-read for psychologists, therapists, and anyone interested in the intricacies of love.

  • Net-Zero Transit

    The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation
    • 1st Edition
    • Paul C. Okonkwo + 2 more
    • English
    Net-Zero Transit: The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation thoroughly examines the possible future of environmentally friendly transportation, presenting creative approaches and tactics to attain a transit sector with no net emissions. The book explores the convergence of technology, politics, and consumer behavior to provide a comprehensive perspective on achieving environmentally friendly transportation worldwide. The authors illustrate the practicality and advantages of adopting environmentally friendly transportation systems through the examination of real-life examples and the analysis of data.The authors offer practical assistance for establishing sustainable practices in the transit sector by emphasizing successful efforts and innovative solutions. In addition, they provide valuable perspectives on possible obstacles and hurdles that may occur throughout the shift towards achieving net-zero emissions, as well as suggestions for effectively addressing and surmounting them. It uses theoretical analysis and case studies to explore the benefits and challenges of transitioning to a zero-net-carbon transportation system. The economic, social, and environmental impacts of transitioning to net-zero transit are discussed, including the role of government policies, public-private partnerships, and community engagement. The analytical framework of this book encompasses several scenarios, such as the implementation of carbon policy, carbon pricing, carbon offset programs, climate-conscious car-flight-marine pooling, climate-conscious car-flight-marine green gridlock, pedal-walking power progress, and future-proof transportation. It employs real historical datasets from different countries and regions across the globe to forecast future emissions from various transportation modes using a range of machine learning techniques.This book is an invaluable resource for legislators, industry experts, and individuals seeking to promote environmentally friendly transportation solutions and contribute positively to the environment. Its detailed analysis offers actionable insights to policymakers and stakeholders in the transportation industry, enabling them to make well-informed decisions regarding measures to reduce emissions.

  • Encyclopedia of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets and Banking

    • 1st Edition
    • Nicholas Apergis
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets and Banking, Three Volume Set presents expert commentary from professionals around the globe who analyze and forecast topics surrounding monetary policy and financial markets. As the go-to reference for the field, sections cover The Future of Monetary Policy and how leading advanced economies have undergone several fundamental transformative changes, Climate Change and Sustainability and how its impacts exert additional pressure on natural resources, Financial Markets and new frameworks for looking at financial system design, and Banking Developments, including ongoing changes in global banking influence.

  • Smart City Code

    Governance Handbook for Digital Transformation Managers in the Public Sector
    • 1st Edition
    • Luca Mora + 4 more
    • English
    Smart City Code: Governance Handbook for Digital Transformation Managers in the Public Sector explores how to govern the planning, implementation, and maintenance operations in smart city projects and transitions, and the urban digitalization processes that may potentially trigger. It provides readers with the evidence-based knowledge they need to approach the complexity of smart city governance, responding to the United Nations’ call for more advanced strategic and technical support on urban digital transformations to national, regional, and local governments. The book uses a comprehensive framework that details what configuration of multi-level components should be considered in the governance of smart city transitions.

  • Integrated Planning for Sustainable Resilient Regions

    • 1st Edition
    • Rui Alexandre Castanho
    • English
    Integrated Planning for Sustainable Resilient Regions explores the dynamic relationship between sustainable development and effective regional planning. With a focus on harmonizing the diverse elements of social equity, economic prosperity, and environmental conservation, this book offers a deep dive into the interplay among human activities, natural systems, and the landscapes they inhabit. Considering both theoretical foundations and real-world case studies, this book equips readers with the tools to navigate the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. It examines how sustainable development goals can seamlessly integrate into regional planning initiatives, offering a roadmap for fostering resilient communities and landscapes.Through sustainability transitions, territorial dynamics, and community engagement techniques, this book offers fresh perspectives on urban planning, environmental science, and regional studies. This book resonates with a diverse audience, seeking to drive positive change through strategic and sustainable regional planning. From community engagement techniques to innovative policy frameworks, readers will find actionable guidance to transform theoretical concepts into practical and impactful development projects. By providing an essential bridge between theory and implementation, this book inspires meaningful conversations and actions that will shape the future of our regions, cities, and landscapes sustainably and harmoniously.From governments crafting policies that balance progress and environmental stewardship to architects and developers designing eco-conscious spaces, researchers, professionals, and students alike will find valuable information and practical tools to critically analyze the complex interactions among human activities, natural systems, and regional landscapes, fostering a holistic understanding of sustainable development within diverse regions.

  • Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Restructuring Activities

    An Integrated Approach to Process, Tools, Cases, and Solutions
    • 12th Edition
    • Donald DePamphilis
    • English
    Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Restructuring Activities: An Integrated Approach to Process, Tools, Cases, and Solutions, Twelfth Edition presents the most current and comprehensive M&A on M&A environments, M&A processes, M&A valuation and modeling, deal structuring and financing strategies, and alternative business and restructuring strategies. Covering relevant academic research published since 2021 make the 12th edition a balanced, comprehensive guide to the complex and dynamically changing world of M&A. With content relevant to industries worldwide, this new edition illustrates the most germane strategies and tactics in today's marketplace.

  • Smart Infrastructure Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Shi Qiu + 3 more
    • English
    People and businesses rely on transportation networks every day, but what happens when critical assets fail unexpectedly or pollute our environment? Smart Infrastructure Management provides an interdisciplinary exploration of this intricate and dynamic landscape, enriching the theoretical and practical understanding of state-of-the-art technologies that can productively support various stakeholders in the decision-making process throughout the entire lifecycle of infrastructure projects.The volume examines the evolutionary trajectory, inherent challenges, and pivotal methodologies of modern infrastructure management, with a narrative that spans several domains to coordinate a fully integrated approach. Key topics include data collection and sensors, spatial modeling and simulation tools, asset management, preventative or predictive maintenance measures, computational techniques, cybersecurity, and decision support systems. The transformative impact of smart cities is also explored, emphasizing their role in enhancing infrastructure capabilities.With real-world case studies systematically featured to illustrate successful implementations and valuable lessons learned, this investigation appeals not only to researchers and students but also to professionals across diverse fields, ensuring that effective strategies are integrated into industry practices, which are essential for improving infrastructure capabilities in line with society’s ever-changing needs.

  • Advances in Motivation Science

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12
    • English
    Advances in Motivation Science, Volume Twelve, the latest release in the Motivation Science series, contains interesting articles that cover topics such as Advances and Challenges in Work Motivation: A Whole-Person Perspective, Integrating Two Separate Research Traditions: The Conscientiousness Interest Compensation (CONIC) Model, The Drive to Escape: Uncovering the Motivational Dynamics of Suicide-Related Cognitive Accessibility in Everyday Life, and Cue-Based Behavior: A Pavlovian-Instrument... Transfer Approach to Automatic Goal Pursuit.

  • The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 2

    The Body of Knowledge around Radical Sustainability Innovation
    • 1st Edition
    • Mark Von Rosing
    • English
    The Sustainability Handbook: The Body of Knowledge around Substantial Sustainability Innovation, Volume Two provides a comprehensive and holistic understanding of sustainability, bridging the gap between academic theory and business practices. Global climate change poses enormous environmental challenges, and societies across the world must adapt and innovate to further the goals of sustainability. The private sector must find new ways of doing business to align practices with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community. Using a conceptually structured framework throughout, the book examines the latest academic research to summarize what environmental, social, and economic sustainability means in different contexts.Using numerous specific case studies and insights from industry leaders, the book shows how to strategically integrate sustainability into the organization, with extensive focus on policies, incentives, measures, operations, production, consumption, and lifecycle management. For researchers, students, and businesspeople at all levels and sectors, this handbook is an essential reference of the latest sustainability tools and methodologies required to adapt and innovate towards sustainability.

  • The Neuroscience of Feelings

    Unveiling the Mind-Brain Alchemy
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 293
    • English
    The Neuroscience of Feelings: Unveiling the Mind-Brain Alchemy focuses on exploring the complex interplay between emotions and brain function, covering topics such as how positive and negative feelings impact brain cell regeneration, the influence of emotions on decision-making, and the role of emotional trauma in brain health. The book aims to provide comprehensive insights into how different emotions shape neurological processes, contributing to mental and physical health.

  • Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being

    Effects of Built and Natural Settings
    • 2nd Edition
    • Ann Sloan Devlin
    • English
    Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings, Second Edition provides an understanding on how mental and physical well-being is affected by physical environments, along with insights on how the design of environments might be improved to support better health outcomes. The book's uniqueness emphasizes the impact of particular kinds of environments on humans (e.g., cities, therapeutic landscapes, schools), and thus considers the environment as the driver of behavior rather than starting with human attitudes and values. In addition, the content reviews the history, discusses theoretical constructs, research and design, and provides up-to-date research survey findings.New content on the effects of the pandemic on work and educational settings (including remote options) as well as a new chapter on shelters in response to natural disasters is included.

  • Digital Twins for Smart Metabolic Circular Cities

    Innovations in Planning and Climate Resilience
    • 1st Edition
    • Simon Elias Bibri + 2 more
    • English
    Digital Twins for Smart Metabolic Circular Cities: Innovations in Planning and Climate Resilience explores the advanced convergence of smart city technologies, digital twin applications, smart urban metabolism, and circular economy principles. This comprehensive resource offers insights into sustainable urban practices and innovative approaches to address the multifaceted challenges posed by rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and climate change. In a rapidly changing world, this book provides a detailed understanding of how digital twin technologies and smart urban metabolism frameworks can be applied to foster sustainable urban development. This holistic perspective bridges urban planning, environmental sustainability, and the transformative potential of digital twins.The book equips readers with practical insights and solutions to navigate contemporary urban development complexities. It is an invaluable resource for urban planners, environmental scientists, policymakers, and technology experts interested in sustainable practices. Through real-world applications, foundational theory, and forward-thinking strategies, it empowers readers with the knowledge to address pressing environmental and infrastructural challenges associated with the future of smart cities.

  • Blindness and Visual Impairments

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 292
    • English
    Blindness, Volume 292 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Temperature as a circadian timing cue in the visually impaired, Visual experience affects neural correlates of audio-haptic integration: A case study of non-sighted individuals, Visual experience affects neural correlates of audio-haptic integration: A case study of non-sighted individuals, Measuring residual visual function after cerebral damage – a potential path for optimizing rehabilitation approaches, and Persistence of training-induced visual improvements after occipital stroke, amongst other topics.Other chapters in this release include Well-being, mental health, and sleep in children and young people with vision impairment: A narrative review, Changes to the brain due to visual impairment, Information Processing in People with Visual Impairments, Case studies of the migraine aura in the blind or partially sighted, HABEMO: an innovative haptic tool for investigating the bodily representation of mental states in individuals with visual impairments, and Affect in the dark: navigating the complex landscape of social cognition in blindness, and An overview of quality of life and visual outcomes in AMD.

  • Gray's Anatomie - Les fiches

    • 4th Edition
    • Richard Drake + 3 more
    • French
    Cette nouvelle édition de Gray’s Anatomie - Les Fiches propose 400 fiches en couleurs, dont nombre d’illustrations exceptionnelles sont issues de la 5e édition du Gray’s Anatomie - Le Manuel pour les étudiants. Elle offre un moyen incomparable d’évaluer ses connaissances sur les structures anatomiques essentielles et leurs rapports réciproques.Classées par région, les fiches présentent l’anatomie et l’imagerie du dos, du thorax, de l’abdomen, du pelvis et du périnée, du membre supérieur, du membre inférieur, de la tête et du cou, ainsi que l’anatomie de surface et l’anatomie générale.Le système de question-réponse favorise la stimulation et la mémorisation : le recto de chaque fiche offre une illustration anatomique détaillée comportant les structures à reconnaître ; le verso identifie ces structures en y apportant des précisions sur leurs fonctions, leurs corrélations cliniques, etc. Des schémas synoptiques détaillent l’innervation des organes et des régions du corps et une section entièrement dédiée à des exemples d’imagerie diagnostique (IRM et TDM) permet de visualiser leur aspect radiologique.En fin d’ouvrage, des fiches d’auto-évaluation permettent d’approfondir ses connaissances cliniques.Cette nouvelle édition propose la révision de fiches existantes, avec l’approfondissement de notes cliniques ainsi que l’ajout d’une douzaine de nouvelles planches en lien avec l’évolution du Manuel. Elle offre désormais le repérage du système sur chaque fiche.Par leur approche clinique et la qualité de leurs illustrations, ces Fiches d’anatomie sont un outil indispensable de révision et d’entraînement pour réussir aux examens des études de santé et un atout majeur pour la préparation des questions d’anatomie des EDN. Richard L. Drake, PhD, FAAAA. Wayne Vogl, PhD, FAAAAdam W. M. Mitchell, MB BS, FRCS, FRCRFabrice Duparc, chirurgien orthopédique et traumatologique, professeur d’anatomie à la faculté de médecine de Rouen, a traduit cet ouvrage.

  • Handbook of Blockchain, Digital Finance, and Inclusion, Volume 3

    Web3, AI, Privacy and Greentech
    • 1st Edition
    • David Lee Kuo Chuen + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Blockchain, Digital Finance, and Inclusion, Volume Three: Web3, AI, Privacy and Greentech presents the latest technological developments and innovations occurring in cryptocurrency. The book explores the hottest topics in this fast-moving area, emphasizing the financial opportunities made possible by cryptocurrencies, such as DePIN and decentralized finance while also presenting the theories and advances that have the potential to create additional opportunities in the convergence of blockchain with AI and privacy technology. Users will find this to be an important resource that bridges the gap between practical usability and academic perspective.This new volume continues the tradition of the first two, focusing on the latest trends, including Web3, Zero Knowledge Proof, Machine learning, Quantum Technologies, the Internet of Things in ESG, decentralized networks, digitalization, and more. It will serve as a valuable reference to an international audience that wants to learn not only about their own fields of specialization but also related fields.

  • Stress and The Brain: Evidence from Molecular Mechanisms to Interventions and Therapies

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 291
    • English
    Stress and The Brain: Evidence from Molecular Mechanisms to Interventions and Therapies is a comprehensive exploration of how stress affects the brain at a molecular level and its broader implications for mental and neurological health. The book delves into the mechanisms by which stress triggers changes in brain function, including the activation of the hypothalamic-pituita... (HPA) axis, synaptic plasticity alterations, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. It examines how these molecular processes contribute to conditions such as neurodegeneration, anxiety, depression, and other stress-related disorders. Furthermore, the book provides an in-depth analysis of current therapeutic interventions, both pharmacological and behavioral, as well as natural antidotes that aim to mitigate the adverse effects of stress on the brain. By synthesizing evidence from cutting-edge research, this book offers valuable insights for scientists, clinicians, and mental health professionals seeking to understand and address the complex interplay between stress and brain health.

  • Smart Nation

    Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Abdullah Alfaiz
    • English
    As digitalization continues to transform the world, nations and governments are mobilizing to adopt “smart” strategies for governance and citizen engagement, both locally and globally. Providing sought-after, interdisciplinary knowledge on the next frontier in the evolution of smart concepts, Smart Nation: Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability illustrates how comprehensive adoption and purposeful application of digital, interoperable instruments and ecosystems can shape integrated governance, leading to more efficient and equitable administrative efforts while fostering collaborative strategies that achieve sustainable outcomes across national boundaries.This comprehensive reference resource offers not only the latest research in this innovative context but also reviews successful international cases, providing practical insights into the revolutionary trajectories of these countries as they address complex challenges across social, economic, and environmental spheres, ultimately enhancing living standards.Authored by an expert with decades of experience in both academia and professional practice, this volume caters to a diverse audience across disciplines, offering a detailed development blueprint that supports ongoing innovation for the collective benefit of our planet.

  • Library Space Planning and Design

    Best Practices And Case Studies from Special, Academic, and Rare Book Libraries
    • 1st Edition
    • Alexander H. Cohen
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Library and Information Science**Library Space Planning and Design discusses library planning methods to improve academic libraries, learning commons, undergraduate and graduate studies, special collections, and archives. Often, these projects required difficult challenges. For example, how to integrate student success centers or create new learning commons into a library. The book shows how a library plan can be both sustainable and attractive to the users and how to integrate library functions, furniture, and equipment to enhance the learning environment. Case studies from the author's interactions with library staff, stakeholders, and community leadership in the planning process are also included for additional clarity.

  • Models and Applications of Tourists’ Travel Behavior

    • 1st Edition
    • Francesca Pagliara + 2 more
    • English
    Models and Applications of Tourists’ Travel Behavior offers an exhaustive overview of various approaches to modeling tourists’ travel behavior, aiding readers in selecting the most suitable theoretical approach based on the available data. The book bridges traditional travel behavior theories and tourist studies, introducing specific tourist contexts in travel demand modeling. It transcends theoretical understanding, providing practical insights for choosing the right model and data source. It covers theoretical, descriptive, and statistical approaches to modeling, discussing choice models based on both Stated Preference Data and Revealed Preference Data.The book starts by exploring the role of transport in tourist travel behavior and employs a comprehensive literature review to establish a foundational understanding. The concluding chapters delve into machine learning methods, emphasizing the modeling of transport in tourism, including mode choice, waiting time, and delay modeling. This resource is beneficial for educators, students, and researchers alike, providing a solid foundation for future model development.

  • From Crops and Wastes to Bioenergy

    Current Status and Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Electo silva lora + 2 more
    • English
    From Crops and Wastes to Bioenergy: Current Status and Challenges is a comprehensive volume on all aspects of biomass utilization for bioenergy, from the fundamentals to the latest commercial and regulatory issues. The book examines all aspects of biomass utilization, from technologies and processes to products. Sections examine the role of biomass in the energy transition, land availability for bioenergy projects, biomass logistics and supply chain, and assesses the lifecycle of bioenergy systems. Chapters are dedicated to each energy conversion route, including thermochemical, biochemical, and chemical, biofuels synthesis, hydrogen from biomass, biorefineries, electricity generation, and waste-to energy.Policy and regulatory issues are also considered. Each chapter reviews the state-of-the-art, discusses disruptive technological approaches, and concludes with specific recommendations on how to achieve commercial competitiveness. Case studies provide examples of real-world applications in each chapter.

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