Books in Social sciences and humanities

Training Human Service Staff

1st Edition
September 9, 2024
Dennis H. Reid + 1 more
English
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Training Human Service Staff: Evidence-Based Strategies for Promoting Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Trainee Acceptance is a comprehensive guide that equips professionals with the tools and techniques to optimize the training of human service staff. In Section I, readers are introduced to staff training, understanding its importance and the critical criteria for success. The book delves into the gold standard of Behavioral Skills Training and explores in-person training methodologies in Section II, which encompass both group and individual staff training.Section III reviews technology-based training, including video modeling, computer-based training, and distance training via telehealth, offering readers innovative approaches to meet modern training demands. Special topics in staff training, such as maintaining staff skills, professional workshops, and the evolving gold standard, are explored in Section IV, rounding out a comprehensive resource.

Fluid Inclusion Studies

1st Edition
September 5, 2024
Guoxiang Chi + 1 more
English
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Fluid inclusions are samples of paleo-fluids entrapped in minerals and can provide indispensable information about the compositions of the fluids, and the temperature and pressure conditions of the host mineral formation. The principles are well established and generally easy to understand; however, many researchers underestimate the complexities of the subject and make some common mistakes in data collection and interpretation. On the other hand, some researchers overestimate the difficulties and uncertainties in practice and tend to downplay the usefulness of fluid inclusions. Fluid Inclusion Studies aims to help readers overcome these problems by providing a comprehensive analysis of the foundational principles and demonstrating how these principles should be followed in practice, through examples of study methods and applications. This book is a powerful tool in the field of the Earth science. Fluid Inclusion Studies aims to provide a practical guide for beginners of fluid inclusion study and includes chapters that highlight the diverse applications of fluid inclusions in a wide variety of geologic settings and processes.

International Encyclopedia of Public Health

3rd Edition
September 2, 2024
Stella R. Quah
English
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The International Encyclopedia of Public Health, Third Edition, Seven Volume Set is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the major issues, challenges, methods, and approaches of global public health. Spanning across 7 volumes, 13 subject areas and 398 chapters, this new edition takes a multidisciplinary approach and presents the history, methodology, and latest advances in biomedical research and related scientific fields, including social sciences, life sciences, and bioengineering to address public health research, disease, health processes, and disciplines. The book offers readers evidence-based analysis and information on solutions to real-world problems in global and local health through a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach.Covering all dimensions of the field, from the details of specific diseases, to the organization of social insurance agencies, the articles included comprise the fundamental research areas of global public health: historical roots, scientific research methodology and approaches, public health of vulnerable population subgroups (the aged, children and adolescents, at-risk populations), environmental and occupational epidemiology, and much more.

Advanced Transport Biofuels

1st Edition
September 2, 2024
Cheng Tung Chong + 1 more
English
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Advanced Transport Biofuels: Production, Economics, and Sustainability provides a comprehensive review of the latest in the global production, economics, and sustainability of advanced transport biofuels. Drawing upon the latest developments in academia and industry globally, the book reviews biofuels policy and the technoeconomics of biofuels production. The technical considerations in the combustion of biofuels are discussed alongside the latest lab-scale and industrial-level combustion property testing using biofuels and biojet fuels. Finally, a lifecycle analysis of biofuel production is conducted related to the sustainability issues in production.This is an invaluable review of the current state of the biofuels industry, policies, technologies, and economic and sustainability issues related to biofuels applications that will be of interest to graduate students and researchers involved in the development and implementation of alternative fuels in the transportation industry. The book will also be of interest to professional engineers and policymakers working in the automotive industry and involved in the application of alternative fuels.

Psychology of Learning and Motivation

1st Edition
Volume 81
August 30, 2024
Kara D. Federmeier
English
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The Psychology of Learning and Motivation, Volume 81, 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 Learning in the developing brain: interactions of control and representation systems, Cognitive mechanisms underlying individual differences in language comprehension, Speech processing from the perspective of hearing science and psycholinguistics, Social Episodic Memory, Affective influences of Uncertainty on Episodic Memory Formation, and More than a bump on the head: An overview of the long-term effects of concussion.

Technological Pathways for Africa's Net-Zero Economy

1st Edition
August 30, 2024
English
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Technological Pathways for Africa's Net-Zero Economy: Technology Solutions to Unlock Africa’s Sustainable Future explores the potential of African countries to transition towards a net-zero economy. It highlights sustainable development challenges and opportunities Africa faces and provides insights on technological pathways toward this goal. The book emphasizes the importance of harnessing renewable energy resources, promoting green innovation, and building resilient infrastructure for a sustainable future. It calls for strong policy frameworks and international collaboration to support African countries in their transition. The book outlines seven scenarios supporting Africa's technological paths to a net-zero economy: leapfrogging, hybridization, adaptation, decentralization, sustainable development, promotion, and finance.These scenarios aim to adopt innovative technologies and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Investing in education and capacity-building programs is crucial for African countries to effectively implement sustainable energy solutions, so the book also highlights the role of education and awareness in fostering a culture of sustainability among African communities and empowering them to actively participate in climate action initiatives.

Neuroscience of Coffee Part B

1st Edition
Volume 289
August 19, 2024
Nasrollah Moradikor + 1 more
English
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Neuroscience of Coffee, Volume 289 is a pioneering volume that delves into the intricate relationship between one of the world's most beloved beverages and the human brain. Offering a comprehensive exploration of the biochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying coffee's impact on the nervous system, this groundbreaking book transcends traditional coffee literature by focusing specifically on the neurological aspects. Chapters in this new release include Coffee and Parkinson's Disease, Coffee and Alzheimer's Disease, Coffee and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Coffee and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Caffeine Consumption and Schizophrenia: A Review of Epidemiological and Clinical Studies, and much more.Additional chapters explore Coffee, Antioxidants, and Brain Inflammation, Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of Coffee Consumption, From Bean to Brain: Coffee, Gray Matter, and Neuroprotection in Neurological Disorders Spectrum, and Synaptic Modulation by Coffee Compounds: Insights into Neural Plasticity.

Smart City Assessment

1st Edition
August 13, 2024
Azzam Abu-Rayash
English
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Smart City Assessment: A Novel Framework for Development and Evaluation of Smart Cities outlines a new assessment model for smart cities, including energy, environmental, and economic factors. It introduces a new paradigm to the understanding of smart cities by defining it using eight main domains, each domain using four specific performance indicators. This book defines a smart city as one with a smart environment, smart economy, smart society, smart culture, smart governance, smart energy, smart infrastructure, smart transportation, and one that is resilient to pandemics and global emergencies.This book begins by outlining these basic elements of a smart city, from sustainability to transportation networks. It then proposes a framework for evaluation, before analyzing both technological and socioeconomic factors in more detail. Central to the reader’s understanding are the wide range of detailed case studies based on real-world cities, analyzing their smart-ness and demonstrating the application of a Smart City Index ranking based on the assessment criteria. The application of this novel and comprehensive methodology is applied on 20 cities worldwide and trends, relationships between indicators and domains are assessed to better understand the dynamic connections in this composite network of indicators. Providing the theoretical background as well as the practical assessment tools necessary, this book offers a timely discussion of the criteria and development for smart, sustainable urban living.

Impact of Climate Change on Social and Mental Well-Being

1st Edition
August 13, 2024
Muskan Garg + 3 more
English
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Impact of Climate Change on Social and Mental Well-Being, increases the awareness and understanding of how global climate change, including natural disasters, loss of habitat, and displacement can affect social and mental well-being. This book provides valuable insights into the connection between environmental issues and mental health, and the long-term implications of these issues. Sections dedicated to adaptation and solutions, offer coping mechanisms and strategies for eco-anxiety and climate grief. This book also explores the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to climate change and how these factors impact human well-being.

Introduction to Emergency Management

8th Edition
August 7, 2024
George Haddow + 2 more
English
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Introduction to Emergency Management, Eighth Edition sets the standard for excellence in the field and has educated a generation of emergency management professionals. This trusted resource provides a comprehensive overview of core concepts in emergency management and instructs in their application, addressing why the emergency management profession exists, what actions its professionals and practitioners are tasked with performing, and what achievements are sought through the conduct of these various efforts. Students and new professionals alike will gain an enhanced understanding of key terminology and concepts, enabling them to work with emergency management specialists.Fully updated throughout, the new edition includes revised workflows and communications; explanations of FEMA, state, and local emergency management organizational policies; the growing role of the private sector in emergency management; Covid-19 pandemic preparedness and response; and the impact of climate change on emergency management policies and practices, among other timely examples and application areas. Each chapter features all-new case studies on recent disasters, key terms, summary points, and self-review questions. Student and faculty use is supported by an expanded ancillary package, featuring a fuller instructor manual, lecture PowerPoint Slides, and linked documents, data sets, references, and video examples.

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