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Nationale Identität ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil unserer Selbstwahrnehmung. Die Zugehörigkeit zur Nation ist mit verschiedenen Vorstellungen, Werten, Zielen und Beschreibungen verknüpft. Eine Quelle für diese nationalen Vorstellungen und Inhalte sind die Massenmedien, die ein Forum darstellen, in dem Menschen ihre Identitäten kommunikativ aushandeln.Die Studie behandelt nationale Identität als eine mediale Konstruktion und verfolgt dabei drei Ziele. Es wird ein Identitätsbegriff gesucht, der die Mikro- und Makroebene der Identitätsbildung sinnvoll miteinander verbindet. Darauf aufbauend wird eine Methode entwickelt, um nationale Identität anhand der Medienberichterstattung zu untersuchen. Diese wird am Beispiel Bulgariens angewandt. Dabei interessiert, wie sich die bulgarische nationale Identität im Zuge des EU-Beitritts verändert.

Südosteuropa bei aller Spezifik besser als bisher historisch zugänglich zu machen, ist das Ziel dieses Handbuchs. In steter Bezugnahme auf gesamteuropäische und weitere Zusammenhänge werden hier die Ereignisgeschichte und die Strukturen von Staatlichkeit und Herrschaftsweisen im Zeitalter beschleunigten Wandels ab ca. 1800 behandelt. Die Diskussion von Quellen und Sekundärliteratur bezieht die Forschung in den südosteuropäischen Ländern in aller sprachlichen Vielfalt ein und vermeidet „westliche“ Perspektivverengung.Der Darstellungszeitraum ist zunächst gekennzeichnet durch ein starkes Fortbestehen der imperialen Ordnungsrahmen durch Habsburgermonarchie und Osmanisches Reich, neben der nationalstaatlichen Strukturierung, die auf zuvor osmanischem Boden bald nach 1800 begann. Das religionspolitische Ordnungsmoment trat schrittweise zurück. Wie in Gesamteuropa rückt in den staatlichen und politischen Prozessen die Frage nach administrativer und machtpolitischer Teilhabe mit neuen Ordnungsvorstellungen in den Vordergrund. Über den fachspezifischen Forschungsstand hinaus bietet der Band umfassendes analytisches Orientierungswissen, das auch für internationale Vergleiche herangezogen werden kann.

The IJBF is the only regularly published, truly international, Festschrift bibliography. Since 1983, more than 940,000 articles from more than 42,000 Festschriften, published between 1977 and 2023, have been catalogued.

Nanosensors in Healthcare Diagnostics examines the role of nanosensors in clinical microbiology, point-of-care sensing, clinical diagnostics, and therapy.This book addresses the concept of nanosensors and their utilization in healthcare diagnostics, and therapy. It covers the principles and mechanisms involved in nanosensor-based diagnostics platforms. It also discusses various approaches and techniques used in the preparation of nanosensors as well as the biomedical application of nanosensors in clinical diagnostics and their significance in the detection, treatment, and management of diseases. This book is a useful reference for researchers, graduate students, and industry professionals studying nanosensors in biological and medical sciences.• Brings together multiple perspectives, in-depth analyses, and insights on nanosensors and its application in disease diagnostics and therapy• Covers the basic aspects of functioning principles and discusses the technologies and challenges of present and future analytical sensing approaches for diagnosis and treatment• Outlines the significant types of nanosensor platforms explored and developed for efficient detection

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Education, TIE 2023, held in Cambridge, UK, in September 2023. The 17 full papers were carefully selected from 44 submissions and cover four areas: international school projects; technology in education; technology for content creation and future content delivery.

Offering a step-by-step, practical approach to sought-after cosmetic procedures, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Soft Tissue Augmentation, 5th Edition, enables you to master the up-to-date cosmetic techniques that produce the superior results your patients expect. Edited by expert clinicians Drs. Jean Carruthers and Alastair Carruthers, along with Jeffrey S. Dover, Murad Alam, and Omar Ibrahim, it covers the different classes of fillers including how to choose a filler, treatment areas by location including different injection techniques, and reversals, as well as an entire section on complications—all abundantly illustrated and evidence based. A substantial video library helps you successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice. - Provides complete, clear descriptions and rationales for using dermal fillers to combat loss of facial fat, muscle, and bone density. Logically organized content begins with general injection techniques and facial considerations, followed by numerous options of filler material and chapters for each treatment area. - Contains new chapters on transgender beautification using fillers, vascular compromise in soft tissue augmentation, HA microdroplet for skin quality enhancement, pros and cons of temporary fillers, filler injection techniques, and calcium hydroxylapatite ultradilute, HA dilution. - Features high-quality images and 29 new treatment demonstration videos. - Devotes entire sections to adverse effects, safety improvement, and the management of complications. - Includes numerous before-and-after photos, treatment illustrations indicating exact injection points, case studies, pearls and pitfalls, and user-friendly flow diagrams on adverse event treatment protocols.

This book offers an insightful exploration into the relationship between diet and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), aiming to address a crucial question: Can dietary interventions serve as effective preventative and therapeutic measures for patients with MS? Delving into this question, the book examines various nutritional components and regimens, shedding light on their potential impacts on the progression, relapse rate, and development of MS. It offers readers valuable insights into how dietary choices can influence the management of this condition. Backed up by evidence gathered from review and clinical trial papers, the book discusses the role of vitamins such as A, B, and D, as well as dietary supplements like caffeine, carnitine, and lipoic acid in benefiting patients with MS. Particular attention is given to the significance of vitamin D in lowering the risk of developing MS and its immunomodulatory effects on the inflammatory processes associated with the disease. In parallel, the book also addresses the detrimental effects of diets such as the Western or high salt diet (HSD) on MS prognosis, emphasizing how these dietary regimens can harm the gut microbiome and exacerbate inflammatory responses, ultimately promoting demyelination of the central nervous system (CNS). The book then explores alternative dietary approaches that confer a protective effect on the gut microbiome and the CNS, including whole grain, fasting, Mediterranean, and ketogenic diets. This comprehensive resource is an essential reading for patients with MS seeking to understand the potential impacts of diet on their overall health, as well as healthcare professionals and researchers interested in exploring dietary interventions for MS management.

This book offers a comparative study of minority-majority relations in post-conflict societies. Drawing on three contentious cases – Bulgaria, Croatia, and Montenegro –it explores how pluralist governance structures are established in the area of minority rights in new EU member and candidate states and how reform resilience is ensured. The author shows the importance of cooperation and moderation between political elites in democratising countries, developing a comparative analysis of three understudied cases in the Balkans region and offering a conceptual framework based on extensive field research data and archive materials. Of great interest to both scholars and practitioners alike, this book identifies transferable policy lessons of interest to a global audience and specifies under which conditions substantial reforms should be carried out. It will appeal to a broad audience of students interested in international politics, European studies, state-mandated displacement, and ethnic studies.

An in depth textbook outlining a holistic approach to using herbal medicine to treat specific conditions seen in gynaecology. In a much needed discussion surrounding gynaecological health, Hananja Brice-Ytsma and Nathalie Chidley expertly integrate traditional knowledge and clinical research to tackle a number of gynaecological conditions, outlining comprehensive treatments for each, employing the bounty of herbal medicine. Through distinct and comprehensive chapters, each discussing a different condition, the authors provide clear understanding of the physiological processes behind each condition, deepening the reader's understanding of the herbs in the context of female health. Included in the text are dietary and lifestyle sections with research directly relevant to each condition, enabling a practitioner to make informed, evidence-based recommendations. The second section of the book includes monographs of ‘non hormonal herbs'traditionally used in female health. These are herbs with a long tradition of use in gynaecology and were not covered in the first volume of this series. With its valuable, in-depth research and accessible format – complete with photographs of the relevant herbs – Herbal Medicine in Treating Gynaecological Conditions Volume 2 is a must for the bookshelf of any practitioner or student of herbal medicine. Herbal Medicine in Treating Gynaecological Conditions Volume 1 was co-written with Adrian McDermott and published by Aeon in 2020. It discusses in detail understanding the principles of hormones and herbal influences.

This book bridges knowledge gaps by exploring transformative approaches for sustainable development to ensure high-quality and positive education and increase educators'and learners'well-being. It offers research findings, best practices, case studies and empirical research. The work inspires and guides educators in implementing effective strategies by means of interdisciplinary approaches. It is a valuable resource supporting ongoing professional development for teachers and educational leaders, enhancing pedagogical strategies, curriculum design and a safe positive educational environment. Additionally, it addresses global challenges in education, fostering a broader discourse on education's role in promoting interdisciplinary approaches, sustainable development, and well-being for a more inclusive future.

Die Digitalisierung im Gesundheitssektor hat in den letzten Jahren stetig an Bedeutung gewonnen. Der Band nähert sich diesem Thema aus der rechtlichen Perspektive, die um Beiträge aus der Ethik und Bioinformatik angereichert wird. Der erste Themenbereich kreist um die elektronische Patientenakte (ePA). Der zweite Teil beschäftigt sich mit weiteren regulatorischen Innovationen, namentlich den digitalen Gesundheitsanwendungen (DiGAs), digitalen Pflegeanwendungen (DiPAs), Entscheidungsunterstützungssystemen (CDSS) und Software als Medizinprodukt (SaMD). Sodann widmen sich die Beiträge den Querschnittsfragen der Solidarität und Individualisierung sowie der Haftung. Der fünfte und letzte Themenkomplex beschäftigt sich mit möglichen Lösungsansätzen für datenschutzrechtliche Probleme aus einer rechtlichen und informatisch informierten Perspektive. Dieser Band liefert einen Beitrag zur Sichtung und Systematisierung der zuweilen disparat anmutenden Rechtsmaterie. Zentral ist die Einsicht, dass das Recht im Bereich Digital Health interdisziplinär, kreativ, flexibel und innovationsfördernd sein und bleiben.

Religion as Securitization in Central and Eastern Europe examines the significance of securitization theory as a reference point in understanding current religious, socio-cultural, and political processes in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).It explores contemporary social processes and discourses on security linked to religion and religious institutions. CEE has experienced many confluences of security issues with religious interpretations and world views. For instance, the international refugee and migration crisis could not be separated from the counterpoint between Christianity and Islam in political discussions. Similarly, the debates on LGBT family recognition and the traditional family model are inseparable from the “Christian family” as a reference point. The security needs of the region are particularly acute trigger points, which can be instrumentalized by political power. In other words, the threat sensitivities of collective identity make the region particularly well suited to being a focus of securitization, both from the host side and from the discourses that are enforced from above. In this volume, the authors approach the validity of securitization in relation to religion, and religion itself as securitization, from a broader perspective. They show not only what religious facts and aspects have become threatening in the process of securitization but also that the function of religion in the CEE region can be described and understood primarily as securitization. This unique collection of studies offers a comprehensive theoretical and methodological approach, while the case studies are drawn from more than seven countries in the region, by leading scholars.The book will be of interest to scholars from a wide range of disciplines including political science, history, anthropology, and religious studies. It will also function as an important introductory work for students to this specific area of research.

'This is the book that would've saved me nine different therapists, decades of self-analysis, thousands of pounds, twelve different doctors and untold amounts of pain, frustration and trauma - in spending a lifetime looking for the right answers in the wrong places I've become an accidental expert.'In this candid, witty and insightful exploration into therapy, Steph Jones uses her professional and lived experiences as a late diagnosed autistic woman and therapist, as well as consulting therapists from across the world and tapping into the autistic community, to create the ultimate autistic survival guide to therapy.Steph confronts the statistics, inadequate practices and ableist therapists head on and poses the questions of how we can make therapy neurodivergence-affirming and how to create safe spaces for autistic individuals. With strategic and practical advice to help recognise the'red flags'of a dodgy therapist and provide a clear roadmap to finding your confidence and setting the appropriate boundaries with a new therapist, Steph has every question answered.To support therapists striving for inclusivity and a neurodiverse affirming practice, the inclusion of a context guide provides a deconstruction of each therapy session so you can recognise how undiagnosed (or diagnosed) autism may present itself during therapy and how you can start to explore this in the therapeutic space.

The BBC Proms is the world's biggest and longest-running classical music festival and one of the jewels in the crown for the BBC. Held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London and across the UK, it is one of the strongest brand names in the music world and attracts a glittering array of artists and orchestras from the UK and around the world. Whether you're a first-time visitor or an experienced Prommer, watching at home or listening on radio or online, the BBC Proms Guide is an excellent companion to the festival, which you can treasure and return to in years to come. Filled with concert listings and articles by leading writers, the BBC Proms Guide offers an insight into the performers and repertoire, as well as thought-provoking opinion pieces about music, musicians and music-making.

This book is dedicated to exploring the practical applications and future perspectives of intelligent technologies. It delves into various domains, including industry, mobility, telecommunications, and environmental considerations.The innovative nature of this text enables us to draw connections between technical advancements and experiences aimed at enhancing the integration of emerging technologies on local, national, and regional scales. It showcases the strides made in diverse engineering domains, underlining the book's multidisciplinary appeal. This book is intended for a wide readership, catering to master's and doctoral students, professors, and researchers in the field of cutting-edge technologies. It also extends its relevance to businesses engaged in engineering development. The contents offer insights into novel methodologies, real-world case studies, and innovative techniques designed to optimize systems, ultimately contributing to societal progress.

Anti-Fascism and Ethnic Minorities explores how, and to what extent, fascist ultranationalism elicited an anti-fascist response among ethnic minority communities in Eastern and Central Europe.The edited volume analyses how identities related to class, ethnicity, gender and political ideologies were negotiated within and between minorities through confrontations with domestic and international fascism. By developing and expanding the study of Jewish anti-fascism and resistance to other minority responses, the book opens the field of anti-fascism studies for a broader comparative approach. The volume is thematically located in Central and Eastern Europe, cutting right across the continent from Finland in the North to Albania in the Southeast. The case studies in the 14 research chapters are divided into five thematic sections, dealing with the issues of (1) minorities in borderlands and cross-border antifascism, (2) minorities navigating the ideological squeeze between communism and fascism, (3) the role of intellectuals in the defence of minority rights, (4) the anti-fascist resistance against fascist and Nazi occupation during World War II, and (5) the conflictual role ascribed to ethnicity in post-war memory politics and commemorations. The editors describe their intersectional approach to the analysis of ethnicity as a crucial category of analysis with regard to anti-fascist histories and memories.The book offers scholars and students valuable historical and comparative perspectives on minority studies, Jewish studies, borderland studies, and memory studies. It will appeal to those with an interest in the history of race and racism, fascism and anti-fascism, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Bio-inoculants in Horticultural Crops, Volume Three in the Advances in Bio-inoculant Sciences series, focuses on real-time application of novel microbes that have been proven to enhance and improve plant health and productivity. The book provides comprehensive information on a range of biological approaches and mechanisms for the improvement of horticultural crops being practiced in different production systems. Covering the subject from historical developments to recent advances in microbial interventions, it addresses the potential role and bio-mechanism of bio-inoculants for challenges including stress tolerance, production, commercialization, application methodology, challenges and future roadmap for sustainable production system of horticultural crops. This volume will be useful to scientists, academicians, and students of horticulture, agriculture microbiology, plant protection, and other related subjects. - Provides microbial tools and techniques for the sustainable production of horticulture crops under various production systems - Explains the action mechanism and application methodology of microbial inoculants and their interaction with plants - Identifies future avenues for research and developments - Includes extensive illustrations