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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This work is about the polarization properties of image sensors and the effect of their spatial position in the optical scheme on the measurement error. The following theoretical issues of the polarization sensitivity of image sensors are considered: the effect of the materials transmission and the refraction of light on the interfaces constituting the pixel structure; the orientation of the sensor relative to the incident linearly polarized light. There are shown the methods for calculating the polarization sensitivity and algorithms simulating different illumination conditions. This method can be used for metrological attestation of CCDs or CMOS sensors in terms of polarization sensitivity, and also to take into account the influence of the sensor¿s structure on the measurement results. This will increase the accuracy of measurements in polarized light.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The title of the book and the punch line is self explanatory and takes the reader to a drive where he/she will also think of giving something back to the society. While it primarily focuses on what is expected from an engineer of current times, it also questions why only engineers, meaning, students from all other streams also have some or equal responsibility in building the society and the nation, thus becoming an agent of change. The book focuses on the youth and inspires them to give something back to the society, and towards nation building. It is also addressed to university and college managements to incorporate service learning into the academic curriculum. If service to society is one of the basic obligations of every citizen, then it should be done by everyone ¿ it should be done by myself, my family, my friends and every citizen whether young or old, male or female, rich or poor, educated or uneducated. An attempt has also been made to raise a thought among policy makers to involve NGOs for broader success.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book authored by Dr. Mohd Nauman Saleem is one of the finest books of its own type and an excellent collection of knowledge. Zimad-e-Khardal is one of the Unani classical formulations used to inhibit nausea and vomiting. But, in spite of the fact that it had been used as an anti emetic formulation, the scientific data regarding its permeation through the skin is not available. In the present study, the formulation based on Khardal (Brassica nigra) and Sirka (Vinegar) was prepared in the form of zimad (paste) to evaluate its transdermal permeation. The qualitative and quantitative analysis were carried out and significant scientific data have been generated regarding the transdermal drug delivery of Zimad-e-Khardal. The results led to the scientific basis of transdermal delivery of Zimad-e-Khardal as well as validated its claim as a transdermal anti-emetic Unani formulation. His novel contribution through this book, especially in the field of Unani Pharmaceutics, will prove to be a superior learning tool for students and researchers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -During the past few decades, major changes have been observed not only in the prevalence of dental caries, but also in the distribution and pattern of the disease in the population. With the improvement of oral hygiene and/or changes of diet in combination with optimal fluoridation the progression of a carious lesion may be stopped or the lesion even be remineralized. Several studies have shown conventional visual and radiographic examinations to be inadequate for detection of primary and secondary carious lesions unless the lesions are relatively advanced, with considerable loss of tooth structure. There is clearly a need for improved methods to aid the clinical detection of primary and secondary caries.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -There is a need to complement the surgical training of general surgery residents with an interest in the laparoscopic approach. The tendency to seek additional training may be a result of resident¿s lack of confidence in their ability to treat surgical diseases. Therefore, the development of a training model focused on this problem is reasonable. The book proposes a model for training by simulation of surgical anastomosis based on the manufacture of a laparoscopic gastrostomy. Other related topics are discussed, such as: evaluation tools, appraisal point, training curriculum, financing, learning curve, results of a training conducted in Brazil and an alternative model. It is hoped that the proposed training will contribute to the professional life of future surgeons who begin their surgical training and prepare them to begin the training of non-mechanical anastomoses in humans.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The book ¿Additive manufacturing based on material extrusion technology¿ has an aim to emphasize better understanding the process of additive manufacturing, in which the product is fabricated layer by layer. The work is based on Material Extrusion technology - FDM and gives to production and civil engineers, medical professionals, university professors and students, the information they need to better use the potential of additive technologies. The book also provides an overview of the additive manufacturing processes with development procedure of RP models and a typical rapid prototyping cycle which are analyzed in general terms. The properties of polymers, used in fabricated examples in FDM process, have been analyzed and recommendations for future, efficient use are given. Consequently, the book gives very useful guidelines for all which are involved in a process of realization of this revolutionary technology of the future.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This short book is condensed from a doctoral dissertation, which aims to find out a more applicable model to manage the whole life of all records in all media in the information age. It is based on a study of archival theories and practices using content analysis, case study, and comparative methods. This study constructs a new model named 'Interactive and Integrated Model for the Management of Documents, Records, and Archives (I2 DRA).' I2 DRA merges the advantages of life-cycle and records continuum models, bridges their gaps, and highlights information openness, information governance architecture, long-term preservation, risk management, and other critical characteristics.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -What does it mean to learn a foreign language visually Could visual teaching techniques just be the most recent fashion in foreign language learning or is the connection more intrinsic Nowadays we could posit that the learner¿s psychological language-structure is more visual. Learners, especially those among the younger generations, are used to visual communication. If writing and listening were considered the most necessary skills historically, nowadays teachers need to take into account the culture of technology to which all foreign language learners are inevitably exposed. Limiting communication to visual elements could cause certain problems. The Egyptian hieroglyphs, towards the decline of the civilization, regressed from abstract to earlier more concrete forms. Leaving the culture and fashions of the times aside, we notice that teaching at least parts of the language, such as vocabulary, and grammar, using flashcards and time-lines, continues to be common practice.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The life of man is an interesting subject when someone ponders into the purpose of life. It is simply what is beyond him and what really determines his course of thoughts, feelings and actions. What is visible in a big way is the unreal; the shadow cast by the invisible is the real. This shadow is full of surprises and substances which are true. Thy splendor of super power is ineffable and the glory is indescribable. The whole universe is pervaded by this power, only a few of us are able to sense this power in this birth. Millions of souls wait for a few births to begin this journey. As a subtle soul, is to humbly submit my experiences and share the same with others though it is a long way to find out the mystery of creation but will give some insights and awareness helps us to cross over this illusionary world. Life on this earth plane is characterized by incessant change. Nothing really satisfies the mankind and equally so, nothing here seems to have the character of reality. The Bhagavad Gita beautifully describes this world as anityam, asukham and dhukhalayam, asavatam- which are nothing but impermanency, transient, unhappiness and the abode of sorrow.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Is there a Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) underway If so, what is NATO¿s role I think that the Alliance has a dual position, on the one hand being a beneficiary and on the other hand being a promoter of contemporary RMA. I propose to include the political factor as a fundamental element of this contemporary RMA, as one of the main ¿engines¿ of transformation along with the other consecrated factors such as technology, strategy, structure and doctrine. The RMA is a political-military phenomenon in which major political changes give birth to fundamental transformations in the military system; it supposes transformations taking place in the political, technological, doctrinal, structural and operational fields; RMA occurs only when all of these elements are simultaneously found in the revolutionary process of change, transformation and adaptation to the new geopolitical and military context which generated it. I appreciate that the RMA triggered 27 years ago is still active, and has been going on, in post ¿ Cold War period, with variable intensity under American leadership but within NATO context, and has a significant political component, specific to the geopolitical context.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Purpose of the study: to explore the leadership styles of female HR managers over their career trajectory in Ireland. The main objectives of the research are those of analysing the leadership styles of female HR managers; to examine the link between gender and leadership styles in HR managers over time; to assess if change in leadership styles occurs over the career development trajectory. A qualitative mono-research approach with semi-structured interviews with 7 female HR managers is applied to the explorative study in order to gain deep insight of these topics. Main findings: the internal and external environments, the organisational cultures were found as having the most impact on female leadership styles in HR among women. However, flexibility of approaches, employees¿ support and development, and reflections on HR roles are relevant themes connected to leadership change over time and along career developments. The research updates the leadership styles development of women HR managers facing the global economic challenges. It also expands comprehension of challenges women HR managers face in their career development trajectory.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The investiments in R&D garantee long term development, since they directly and/or indirectly influenciate in Science, education, inovation productive activity and economy as a whole, generating knowledge, networks, employments, income and competitivety in local and global level. In this context, it is important to measure the efforts and policies related to inovation and productivity, besides analisying its effects to development through time, utilizing robust tecnics of applied statistics. A way to measure inovation and productivity according to the OCDE is analisying the expenditures in public and private Research and Development (R&D) and the country's patents production. It is worth noting that the expenditures in R&D are symonymous of expenditures in Science, Tecnology and Inovation on this book. We are part of a group of nacional and international researchers, at present we are at the headquarter of the Dom Bosco Catholic University ¿ UCDB, in Mato Grosso do Sul, known for Pantanal's natural beauties. We are researchers and professors of the graduate programs, working with impact and externalities of public policies and an and analisyng empirical evidences.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Mimosa green energy initiative was conceptualized following the observed phenomenon monitored on live Mimosa plant weed. It has physical features characterized by its ability to close the leaves at night or when touched, and open same in daylight. Mimosa pudica is a medicinal plant of African origin. It is commonly called Mimosa or sensitive plant. This activity encouraged the investigation to ascertain the substance responsible for the impulse. Laboratory procedures identified the substance as black silicon. This compound was used to make solar cells that were used to construct the Mimosa solar panel which produced electricity on exposure to daylight. That is reminiscence of what happens in the live plant. The electrical energy is renewable in the cells after exhaustion. The device is stable and affordable. The process, however, is green because water is used in the extraction of the black silicon which has semi-conductor properties. It has no greenhouse gas emission and now accepted as green energy source. Furthermore, the panel is assembled at a very minimal cost when compared to other forms of photovoltaic cell constructions.This is the hallmark of the innovation.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The problems of guillotine rectangular cutting allow pseudo polynomial algorithms for their solution. Intuitive reflection by analogy with integer linear programming lead up to the hypothesis about an existence of a polynomial algorithm for the problem of optimum guillotine cutting of the rectangle into fixed kinds of small rectangles. In this monograph this hypothesis is justified for a few classes of problems.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A simple framework for our universe in which the basic constituents act as a background upon which actions by composite particles, composed of those same constituents in motion, act and whose presence or absence from volumes give rise respectively to relativistic and quantum systems. Where the background exists, all composite particles experience energy loss in motion due to viscosity and a maximum velocity and where the background does not exist, there is no energy loss in motion and no maximum velocity. The framework is based on the simple premises of the one size of fundamental building block, the meon, two types of energy, one composite loop form of particle and only three dimensions. Composite loops formed from the unit meon building blocks during different inflation events produce different sizes of fermions, nucleons and atoms, but produce a type of universe with symmetries similar to ours as the inevitable outcome of a successful inflation event. The rate of expansion after a big bang is a function of the size of the electron formed during inflation and that size defines whether the expansion will eventually succeed or fail.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The spread of HIV / AIDS cases is still high and pose a threat to the community, especially in children and adolescents, low knowledge of adolescents is a major factor in the spread of HIV / AIDS. Adolescent knowledge about sexuality needs to be given as early as possible and done continuously. This book can be used as guidance for parents and community in improving knowledge about sexuality so that the spread of HIV / AIDS can be controlled.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This study aims at demonstrating how geopolitical awareness enables states to gain access to geopolitical positions that may make them become great powers. Once targets are reached, states establish and maintain their influence in the International System (IS) and shape the system itself. Control over strategic geopolitical positions and material resources are the key determinant of whether emerging great powers project their values and interests in order to extend their influences, manage expectations and change the environment in which they operate. Status quo that govern the world is decided by just a few states in the International System. It complicates matters for other states to become great powers nor have control over key geopolitical positions. Conversely, the more a state increases its capabilities the more likely it would engage in smart deployment in order to gain control over strategic geopolitical positions to gain great power status. Such actions may deter other states, force them to balance and this may result to arms race. Too many great powers in the lS cause other great powers to fall and as a result, there may be war to balance the IS.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Existing research in international business discreetly recognizes the presence of theoretical convergences regarding the image of a country (e.g. country-of-origin, country branding, nation branding) and the reputation of a country. Yet, no theory on country reputation is robust in literature. Based on this setting, the core theories employed in this cross-disciplinary study are drawn from reputation principles, also rooted in country-of-origin theory and aligned to nation branding while supported by country branding strategies (including marketing, communication and public relations). The need for these theoretical significant linkages supports filling a gap in applied social sciences knowledge with regard to the management of the reputation of a country'. Fundação CAPES, Ministry of Education - Brazil, has funded this research.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In Argentina, as in other developing countries, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) or Non-profit Organizations (NPOs) often have certain institutional weaknesses that undermine the effective implementation of their missions. This problem is accentuated when it comes to small organizations that operate locally (in their neighbourhoods), since they tend to be staffed by highly motivated volunteers who are not adequately prepared for many of the tasks they face. To fill these gaps, these leaders should receive adequate training, but the question arises: ¿how to choose the topics that should be transmitted Precisely because of the gratuity of their work, it usually elapses in the limited free time that each one has. This shortage of time, coupled with the large differences in prior individual knowledge, creates a highly heterogeneous group of students, with a high demand for training needs but at the same time the requirement for them to be very practical and expeditious. We must reflect on questions such as: What must a social leader know How to choose the priority issues How do we teach it, and what duration and intensity should be involved in the educational process Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Cultural integrity-in-diversity enhances the human entelechy in us for personal vitality, institutional invigoration and viable socioeconomic development as well as morality, human integrity, societal solidarity, cooperation and amicable human and organizational relations. The research monograph at hand presents and tests this model, using the system dynamics (SD) modeling method. The experimental results show how the austerity policies of the pseud-aristocratic or swanky régime ¿under which all of us live and work¿ disrupt our viable future. Through a transition from societal system structure and dynamics to focusing our attention on one-time events, abrupt disequilibria manifest themselves as systemic discontinuities through time. Authentic democracy ideals can help prevent such catastrophes. Cast as a methodological application too, the book shows the use and benefits of formal SD model analysis.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Globalization and the explosion of the world market to unknown heights has necessitated that for organizations whether manufacturing or services and whether operating in the B2B or the B2C segment have recorded phenomenal growth by adapting themselves to the information systems and technology solutions. There has been an access to high levels of knowledge explosion that has necessitated that organizations have to fuel technology, foster innovation and convert the human resources into human assets and realign and reengineer team skills to make productive assets.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Globalization has led to countries¿ interdependence primarily triggered by technological development. Individuals, groups and corporations began communicating across continents like never before. Although we are in the so-called fourth wave of globalization, we are certainly not yet near the end. Technology continues to grow rapidly, thus influencing how people communicate. Social media, Skype, e-commerce and phone applications are only a few of the modes for communicating in today¿s environment. These all seem like be advantages to the world. However, with every advantage exists a disadvantage. The underlying disadvantage here is privacy. In the earlier part of this paper, we had the opportunity to view how privacy is defined according to Western values. In this text, we will take a closer look at privacy from the Middle Eastern perspective by looking further into the cultural, political and ethical values and and how they impact and influence the views of this region.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Open-field Crop Residue Burning (CRB) is a major environmental issue at global level. CRB is one among the many sources of air pollution. Nature has always had the ability to absorb the entire agricultural residue in itself but due to technical advancement in agricultural sphere, residue accumulation exceeds the limits thereby disturbing the balance. CRB adversely affects the nutrient content in the soil. Straw carbon, nitrogen and sulphur are completely burnt and lost in the burning process. Punjab is an agricultural State with wheat and rice as the major crops. The mono cultural pattern of agriculture increases the production of residues manifold and the problem of its proper utilization and disposal. Farmers alone are normally blamed for CRB but without the holistic understanding of the whole issue any judgment is unfair. Multiple approaches are required to tackle this serious issue. Penalizing farmers without providing them economically viable alternatives is not justifiable. There is a prime need to engage all the stakeholders such as government, farmers, agricultural institutions, agricultural and legal experts and members of civil society for collective action regarding CRB.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Lean Management (LM) has become the generally accepted best practice for firms pursuing operational excellence. A growing number of success stories confirms that adopting LM principles contributes significantly to the competitiveness of firms, but research does not address this adoption at the country level. This book should be seen as an early attempt to comprehend the rules of leanness measurement and assessment at the macroeconomic level. Although macroeconomic issues regarding the upstream diffusion of LM principles are addressed by only few research studies, granting LM principles a macroeconomic bias is reasonable, may have a usability feature for decision-makers, and could have an inspiring research potential. This book, therefore, questions thus: 'Do these demonstrated benefits diffuse upstream to country level ' The suggested model simulation results show that LM principles adoption at country level is only at entry level: only four out of the 65 sample countries ¿ Austria, Germany, Japan, and Pakistan ¿ demonstrate the phenomenal ability to increase consistently their inventory turnover along the studied period (1991-2012), hand-in-hand with increasing GDP per capita.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -We are deluged by data, scientific data, medical data, demographic data, financial data, band marketing data. People have no time to look at this data and it therefore gets forgotten with time hence the term 'dark data'. Human attention has become the precious resource. So, we must find ways to automatically analyze the data, to automatically classify it, to automatically summarize it, to automatically discover and characterize trends in it, and to automatically flag anomalies. This is one of the most active and exciting areas of the database research community. Researchers in areas including statistics, visualization, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are contributing to this field of dark data. The breadth of the field makes it difficult to grasp the extraordinary progress over the last few decades. The book gives quick introductions to dark data, big data and data mining concepts with particular emphasis on data analysis. It then covers in a chapter-by-chapter tour the concepts and techniques that underlie classification, prediction, association, and clustering.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A word ¿indicator¿ is familiar to everyone - it is applied to any device capable of giving out some information about a process or an object. However, in chemistry, more precisely, in analytical chemistry, this term is used quite in a certain sense. The ¿litmus paper¿ is well-known as a source of information about liquid solutions of bases and acids. The author of this book deals with colour indicators of the ambient gas components. Those indicators are based not on the paper but on the throughout nanoporous transparent glass permeable to the molecules arriving from the gas ambience. Basic ideas are elucidated and discussed as well as prototype sensors of the gas analyzers for use in monitoring of the atmosphere and technological gas media.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Nowadays the impact of land use land cover change on different natural and manmade resources including soil resources is getting increased attention globally. This study analyzed the land use land cover changes and the associated risk on soil erosion during a study period between 1987 and 2013 on Denki River catchment of Ankober Woreda. The data for the study were acquired from field survey and secondary sources. The 1987, 2000 and 2013 Landsat Thematic Mapper images were acquired and classified using supervised classification methods. Based on the two periods, the land use land cover types were categorized and their trend and rate were analysed. The RUSLE model was also used in a GIS platform to determine the influence of land use land cover changes on soil erosion of the study catchment during the two periods. Additionally, the spatial analysis revealed that the fragmentation of forest cover from mountainous and hilly areas and shrubs from relatively flat areas increased in cultivated lands on more slope areas and extensive cultivation practice in relatively more erosion-prone soils were the main factors contributing towards the increased soil erosion risk of the watershed.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Adverse event rates in developing countries treating with radiation are largely unknown. A report examining the risk profile of radiation therapy for the WHO could not identify any detailed reports of adverse events from Africa or Asia. It is important to highlight the need for adverse event recording and reporting for the purpose of patient safety and quality improvement for all countries utilizing radiation therapy.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In developing of this book the published and still unpublished results of our own and available in the literature results of other authors were used. The problems of solid-state diffusion and surface absorption have so far been dealt with a completely different theoretical model. Diffusion within the classical or quantum model, and absorption - only within the classical model. Here, for the first time in literature, both processes are treated uniformly within the quantum model.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Lagoons are a particular type of transitional water body in that they occupy an important niche between the land and the sea, between the features of a catchment and the open ocean. they have their own set of processes as well as being reliant on processes from the freshwater runoff, the land, the coast and the sea. However, they are also the sites of large urban and industrial developments, of ports, aquaculture and fisheries. It is axiomatic that lagoonal scientists have to place thei work on the natural features within the real -world of the management, administration and governance of the areas. We will have to deal more and more with coastal eutrophication. The human development along the coast will not reduce nutrient and organic matter input, which is the cause of eutrophication. We need to study effective management strategies downstream of the consequences of eutrophicationBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.