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Sustainability

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Liliana L. Mammino
English
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Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Endeavour offers a comprehensive overview of the contributions of various disciplines to sustainability, along with possible synergies that could develop among them. The first part of the book covers sustainability science from each related scientific discipline, such as environmental science, engineering, and medicine and economy, highlighting cross disciplinary pathways. The second half of the book offers insights into how each of the green sciences relate to each other and to education on sustainability. This framework is ideal for scientists and researchers in adjacent areas of sustainability.

Handbook of Experimental Methodology

1st Edition
Volume 1
December 1, 2025
English
Hardback
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This handbook provides an in-depth review of cutting-edge methodologies in experimental economics. It explores various methods for eliciting preferences and beliefs in both static and dynamic settings, encompassing individual and group behavior across different techniques and diverse sample pools. Additionally, it highlights recent advances in econometrics and replication strategies. The handbook serves as a comprehensive reference for scholars interested in conducting experimental research in the lab, through surveys, or in the field.

Handbook of Diversity in Body Image

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Viren Swami + 1 more
English
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Handbook of Diversity in Body Image offers a groundbreaking perspective that moves beyond conventional body image discussions. This volume explores how body image is shaped and experienced across different cultures, tracing the development of research and practical approaches from historical viewpoints to contemporary understandings. By examining diverse cultural contexts and integrating voices that have often been overlooked, the book fosters a more inclusive, nuanced comprehension of body image. Its approach encourages readers to recognize the complexities and varied influences that contribute to individual and collective perceptions of bodies around the world.In addition to its global scope, the book provides thorough analyses of body image issues in specific populations, including racialized minority groups, LGBTQ+ communities, men, those experiencing food insecurity, and individuals from various religious backgrounds. Each chapter underscores the crucial role of intersectionality, highlighting how overlapping identities affect body image experiences.

Logistics Transportation Systems

2nd Edition
December 1, 2025
MD Sarder
English
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Logistics Transportation Systems, Second Edition brings together multiple topics on transportation logistics systems from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, providing detailed examples of real-world logistics workflows. It explores the key concepts and problem-solving techniques required by researchers and logistics professionals to effectively manage the continued expansion of logistics transportation systems, which is expected to reach an estimated 25 billion tons in the United States alone by 2045. In addition to updating existing content, it also discusses new topics in contemporary fields, including supply chain resiliency, reshoring, and visibility, reflecting the latest market changes and technological advancements.This book provides an ample understanding of logistics transportation systems, including basic concepts, in-depth modeling analysis, and network analysis for researchers and practitioners. In addition, it covers policy issues related to transportation logistics, such as security, rules and regulations, and emerging issues including reshoring. This thoroughly updated new edition also features two new chapters on supply chain resiliency and strategic sourcing and supplier selection.This book is an ideal guide for academic researchers and both undergraduate and graduate students in transportation modeling, supply chains, planning, and systems. It is also useful to transportation practitioners involved in planning, feasibility studies, consultation and policy for transportation systems, logistics, and infrastructure.

Non-pharmacological Interventions for Age-Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders

1st Edition
Volume 298
December 1, 2025
English
Hardback
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Non-pharmacological Interventions for Age-Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Volume 297 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Introduction to Age-Related Cognitive Behavioral Changes, The Science Behind Non-Pharmacological Interventions, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy: Enhancing Memory and Mental Function, Mindfulness and Meditation: Promoting Emotional and Cognitive Health, Music and Art Therapy: Creative Approaches to Healing, and much more.Other sections cover Physical Activity: The Brain-Body Connection, The Science Behind Reminiscence Therapy: The Healing Power of Memory, The Role of Caregivers: Providing Compassionate and Effective Care, Ethical Considerations in Non-pharmacological Interventions, and Technology-Assisted Interventions for Neuropsychiatric Disorders.

Psychophysics and Experimental Phenomenology of Pattern Cognition

2nd Edition
December 1, 2025
Jiro Hamada
English
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Psychophysics and Experimental Phenomenology of Pattern Cognition, Second Edition delves into the cognitive processes involved in pattern recognition and the specialized systems that handle these processes. Topics covered include symmetry cognition, contour perception, geometric illusions, weight sensation, as well as repetitive and dot patterns. By integrating aspects of psychophysics and experimental phenomenology, the book offers a thorough exploration of pattern cognition from both physical and mental sensory viewpoints, offering a holistic understanding of this cognitive system. New to the second edition are updated models, including one which can draw theoretical curves of rod function, new experimental data on unifiedness as examined in a three-stage serial model. This edition also includes brand new chapters on

Models and Measures for Sustainable City Logistics

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Francesco Russo + 1 more
English
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Models and Measures for Sustainable City: Behavioral Choice Processes Logistics offers a thorough understanding of urban freight movements, focusing on behavioral aspects of consumers. It outlines the role of modelling the behavioral aspects of people determining urban freight movements, mapping the behavior of the end consumer and the retailer which generates freight movements in an urban context. It provides new methods of urban freight transport simulation, taking into account the challenges of sustainable development goals, and uses the most recent approaches in modelling for city logistics scenario design and planning. It also outlines the relationships between measures and main components (expressed by indicators) of sustainable development.This book guides readers in implementing the most effective city logistics measures and actions, addressing the choice of a set of measures and the definition of planning scenarios. Readers are introduced to simulation methods for estimating impacts and system performance, which can be used for comparing the future scenario outcomes according to the set of target indicators defined by Agenda 2030. The book first specifies end consumer behaviors in purchasing processes, analyzing the individual phases of the purchase. The retailer’s behaviors are then specified, and after specifying the patterns of the decision makers, the quantities of goods that constitute the references for the choices of the decision makers are analyzed. Finally, the book presents the problems whose solution makes it possible to identify the vehicles of the various types and then the flows on the network. The overall structure of the model system and the specification of each single model are then given. Some models calibrated in different real cases are presented, highlighting their applicability to other contexts. Finally, implementable measures are presented and the relationships between measures and main components (expressed by indicators) of sustainable development are examined.Transport technicians, post-graduate students, and academics alike will find this a valuable resource for understanding how to incorporate user behavior into transport planning and logistics modeling, ultimately helping them to optimize processes and promote sustainability.

Precision Medicine in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Research to Clinical Practice

1st Edition
Volume 297
December 1, 2025
English
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Precision Medicine in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Research to Clinical Practice, Volume 298 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on timely topics such as Introduction to Precision Medicine in Neurodegeneration, Genetic and Epigenetic Drivers of Neurodegenerative Disorders, Biomarkers: From Early Detection to Treatment Personalization, Multi-Omics Integration in Disease Research, AI and Emerging Technologies for Diagnosis, Advanced Neuroimaging in Precision Neurology, and much more.Additional chapters cover Precision Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Diseases, Personalized Management of Parkinson's Diseases, Pharmacogenomics and CRISPR-Based Therapies, Patient-Centric Care and Digital Health Tools, and Global Case Studies and Collaborative Frameworks, Future Horizons: Innovation, Aging, and Equity.

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Creativity

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Matthew J. Worwood + 1 more
English
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Generative Artificial Intelligence and Creativity: Possibilities, Precautions, and Perspectives explores the dynamic relationship between generative AI (genAI) and creativity. This book brings together global scholars from diverse fields to explore the transformative impact of genAI on human creativity. As technological advancements in genAI continue to accelerate, this book navigates through the complexities of understanding and harnessing its potential. Generative Artificial Intelligence and Creativity not only dissects the fundamental principles underlying AI's contribution to creativity but also addresses the paradoxical impact of AI on human creative industries. This book serves as a unique guide for anyone seeking to comprehend the implications of AI on the future of human creativity.

Advanced Geospatial and Ground Based Techniques in Forest Monitoring

1st Edition
November 28, 2025
Pavan Kumar + 5 more
English
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Advanced Geospatial and Ground Based Techniques in Forest Monitoring provides insights into advanced geospatial technology in the field of forestry. The book provides both traditional and special techniques for monitoring the forest, including biophysical and biochemical parameters, retrieval, species identification, mapping, and classification. In addition, it covers the latest technologies using SAR data, hyperspectral data, and the integration of datasets for the enhanced accuracy of the results and its outcome. This book will benefit the academic and research communities with the latest research ideas and problem-solving skills in forestry and land management.

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