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Using a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, Laufer examines the topic of maternal infanticide through the lens of Jungian theory and presents an integrated and forensic view of this issue as an aggregate of personal and political moments, and as a feminine and feminist outcry urging human evolution.The first part of the book will dissect the identity of the infanticidal mother and the Death Mother archetype, with the author providing firsthand accounts of patients that she has worked with in her professional career. The second part of the book focuses on interpreting that act of maternal infanticide, and these chapters will look to the construct of patriarchal Motherhood as a way of explaining the drive and actions of an infanticidal mother. The third and final section of the book takes the concept of evolution and transmutation a step further and addresses what is required in our modern state for the event of maternal infanticide.This is an important new book for Jungian and analytic clinicians and scholars with an interest in maternal archetypes, as well as psychologists and psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal mental health. It would also be appropriate for forensic psychologists and legal analysts, and academics and clinicians in the fields of women's health and studies.

Featuring a foreword by Donald Kalsched, this important book examines the integration of the subjectively experienced body in the practice of depth psychology.Barbara Holifield draws from philosophical perspectives, neuroscientific and infant research, developmental theory, and trauma studies to offer a comprehensive overview of embodiment within a relationally based psychoanalytic approach. Clinical vignettes demonstrate the critical value of working with the bodily-felt dimension of implicit relational memory and emphasize how bodily-felt sense facilitates access to feelings. The mythopoetic reality revealed in depth psychotherapeutic process weaves all of this into a tapestry of personal meaning. Here the body serves as a portal to the numinous––healing that goes far beyond the relief of symptoms to a renewed sense of aliveness.This book offers guiding principles for psychotherapists and clinicians of all levels to engage the bodily basis of experience in their clinical practice. It will appeal to general readers interested in integrating mind and body, including those in the healing arts, fine arts, dance, athletics, meditation, yoga, and martial arts.

Publié sous les auspices du Conseil international des infirmières (CII), cet ouvrage offre une vue d'ensemble de la pratique avancée infirmière qui connaît actuellement un grand essor. Il aborde les questions centrales relatives aux fonctions regroupées sous cette appellation et au développement de ce type d'exercice. Ces questions sont fondamentales pour définir et distinguer la nature de la pratique avancée. Les sujets abordés comprennent la définition de ce type d'exercice, ses caractéristiques, le champ d'exercice, la formation préparant à un exercice en pratique avancée, la réglementation et la contribution apportée par la recherche. Les obstacles et les facilitateurs de l'exercice en pratique avancée sont présentés, y compris les questions éthiques qui se posent dans le contexte de son développement. Ce livre examine les développements internationaux dans ce domaine, comme le reflètent les études de cas et les exemples spécifiques à chaque pays. Il constitue une ressource précieuse pour les infirmières en pratique avancée, les enseignants, les responsables d'encadrement des établissements de santé. Ce livre a été traduit de l'anglais à l'aide d'une intelligence artificielle. Une révision du contenu a ensuite été effectuée par un expert du domaine.

The second edition of The Oxford Handbook of Social Cognition is virtually an all-new update and extension of the historic first edition. It contains over 40 chapters that encompass social cognition's history and methods, primary approaches and theories, and applications both to social psychology and to other social sciences, all written by luminaries in the field. Several chapters from the first edition have been extended and updated by the original authors, but most provide the perspective of new contributors and many address topics and areas not included in the first edition. New perspectives are provided by chapters on such central social cognitive topics as impression formation, dual process theories, motivated cognition, construal level, attention, the self, prejudice and stereotyping, as well as social cognitive approaches to attitudes, personal relationships, evolutionary psychology, cognitive neuroscience, communication, culture, law, health, consumer and political psychologies. Altogether new topics include best research practices, fluency, eye-tracking, happiness, intersectionality, identity threat, morality, embodied cognition and mind perception, among others. Together these chapters provide a comprehensive review of social cognitive theory, research, and applications since its inception in the 1970s, but especially over the past decade, along with thoughtful perspectives on where the field is likely to go next. This handbook represents a definitive statement about how social cognition has developed, what it has become today, and where it is likely to lead us tomorrow. It is an essential resource for anyone whose work touches on social cognition, which is virtually everyone in psychology and related fields.

There has been a surge in research on gender and sexuality in the last decade, which has predominantly focused on discrimination, dysphoria, and disparities. And much of what we hear in the news about issues relating to gender and sexuality is deeply negative, with seemingly endless attacks on people who are marginalized by their gender and/or sexuality—attacks that are both physical and political. While such issues are extremely important, this one-sided focus casts the experience of minoritized people as intrinsically negative. A deficit model implies the best one can hope for is to avoid negative outcomes, which limits the possibilities of authentic gender and sexual identity and expression, intimate connection, and personal and professional success. We need more nuanced and methodologically rigorous approaches to understanding resiliency and wellbeing within minoritized groups, including women, queer (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, demisexual), and transgender and gender diverse people. If all we ever hear about the experiences of minoritized people is pain, we diminish the strength of these communities and the richness of their humanity. When we expand our view to include the positive, we reclaim humanity—not to mention, strengthen our science by developing theories and conducting research that address the incredible range of human experience around gender and sexuality. The 70th Annual Nebraska Symposium on Motivation focused on understanding resiliency, joy, pleasure and well-being in women, queer folks and gender-diverse people. In bringing together a diverse international and interdisciplinary group of scholars and scientists, we created a space to explore joy, to break with narratives of deficiency, and honor wellbeing with the same scientific vigor and rigor as we give to pain. The chapters of this volume represent this effort, all centered on the question: What would it look like if your field of study—the study of gender and sexuality—truly centered wellbeing and resilience as the foundation of theory and research?

Practical Digital Marketing and AI Psychology explores how successful brands utilise both psychology and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to maximise digital marketing strategies.Psychology has long been a foundation for successful marketing strategies, and evolving AI technologies are opening up new opportunities for marketers to help brands build trust and loyalty online. In this exceptional book, award-winning writer Jonathan Gabay delves into fascinating psychological digital marketing techniques and concepts, explaining the practical psychology and science you need to lift your marketing career to the next level. Gabay explores how new technologies can be harnessed to increase their impact significantly. The book provides practical tips and contemporary best-practice examples, including prompt engineering, the psychology behind mission statements and logo design, gamification, the possibilities and pitfalls of social media, among many more areas that will ensure your brand is trusted, valued, and desired.This definitive book is perfect for marketing students up to PhD level and digital marketing, PR, and sales professionals looking for a fascinating, compelling read, packed with ideas and examples, that combines academic excellence with practical advice – all written and presented in a highly accessible style.

This book draws together writers from various backgrounds to discuss issues that affect those working in rural social work settings, on themes ranging from current issues that are common to rural localities (including those arising from the Covid-19 pandemic) to future challenges. Common themes that run through all the chapters and hold them together include community and place, stigma and alienation, inequality and social justice, and the environment. Several of the chapters include a strong user voice and challenge cis-heteronormative and other stereotypes of rural life by celebrating diversity in these communities. The book will therefore be invaluable to rural practitioners, students studying to work in rural settings and their educators, as well as rural sociologists and policy makers.

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 20th International Conference, LENLS20, held in Osaka, Japan, during November 18-20, 2023. The 19 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. The conference aims to cover the topics at the Intersection of Language and logic, and so Centers Around Linguistics, both Theoretical and Computational; Logic; Philosophy; and other sorts of Formal Approaches to these topics such as Game Theory.

The foundation of any successful enterprise lies in a well-crafted IT strategy. In today's volatile economic climate, it is necessary to harmonize the exigencies of daily operations with the demands of future growth and development. As information technology continues to permeate every facet of our lives and industries, the nexus between entrepreneurship and innovation remains pivotal. Advanced Intelligence Systems and Innovation in Entrepreneurship delves deep into the intricate web that binds information technology (IT) strategy, advanced intelligence systems, and the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship. Within these pages, experts dissect the anatomy of IT strategies, deciphering their critical role in achieving IT and business objectives. This book discusses intelligence systems, the very embodiment of artificial intelligence's transformative potential. These systems possess the capacity to perform tasks once reserved for human intelligence, making decisions, solving complex problems, and learning from data. Yet, the book does not shy away from addressing the thorny issues of employment, privacy, and security that accompany such profound technological shifts. This book underscores how futuristic technologies empower entrepreneurs to innovate sustainably, fostering business growth while safeguarding our environment. Entrepreneurs, in their quest for new and inventive products and services, wield information technology as a transformative tool. The need for organizational restructuring, aligned with the demands of these technologies, becomes evident, with case studies showcasing the impact of IT on entrepreneurial activities. The intertwining threads of entrepreneurship and technology also weave through the burgeoning field of green entrepreneurship, where solutions to environmental problems are sought, and social change is nurtured without harm to the planet. Sustainability entrepreneurship emerges as the answer, modifying products, services, and processes to achieve long-term social and environmental benefits while also reaping financial rewards. For innovative entrepreneurs, intellectual property rights become their armor. The book elucidates how effective intellectual property systems facilitate access to capital and the growth of technological markets, bolstering creative entrepreneurship. This book underscores the imperative of responsible and ethical development and utilization of advanced intelligence systems, considering issues of bias, privacy, and security. Intrapreneurship, a structure enabling employees to embody entrepreneurial spirit within organizations, takes center stage. These self-motivated, proactive intrapreneurs drive innovation through the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT). The book explores how ICT enhances efficiency across various organizational facets, from design and production to distribution and sales. This book is deal for scholars, researchers, students, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, educators, technologists, policymakers, and innovators.

Saul Bellow:'I Was a Jew and an American and a Writer'offers a fresh and original perspective on the life and works of Saul Bellow, the Nobel Prize winner in Literature in 1976. Author Gerald Sorin emphasizes Bellow's Jewish identity as fundamental to his being and the content and meaning of his fiction. Bellow's work from the 1940s to 2000, when he wrote his last novel at the age of 84, centers on the command in Deuteronomy to'Choose life'as distinct from nihilistic withdrawal and the defense of meaninglessness.Although Bellow disdained the label of'American Jewish Writer,'Sorin conjectures that he was an outstanding representative of the classification. Bellow and the characters in his fiction not only choose life but also explore what it means to live a good life, however difficult that may be to define, and regardless of how much harder it is to achieve. For Sorin, Bellow realized that at least two obstacles stood in the way: the imperfection of the world and the frailty of the human pursuer.Saul Bellow:'I Was a Jew and an American and a Writer'provides a new and insightful narrative of the life and works of Saul Bellow. By using Bellow's deeply internalized Jewishness and his remarkable imagination and creativity as a lens, Sorin examines how he captured the shifting atmosphere of postwar American culture.

This is an open access book which focuses on different aspects of education, employment, and successful integration of migrants in three countries: Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. The chapters in this book reflect on these issues from micro, meso and macro perspectives; some are based on interviews with migrants and people who work with them, others on documents and literature about migration. There are different pathways for skilled migrants to vocations. Some start working in their previous vocations after arriving in the new environment. Some re-enter their professions but on a lower level. Some can re-train themselves in a new vocation, and some will go to further education, as studies in different chapters of this book suggest. Common for successful integration seems to be several intertwined factors: the target language competence, strong motivation and agency, supporting networks and supporting persons, as well as structural opportunities of the new environment. The book's editorial board takes an eclectic view, hoping to start an academic debate about what ‘successful integration'means. While discussions about the integration of migrants tend to focus on integration failures, there are millions of migrants, in different countries, who have successfully integrated into their new societies.

Mobilities in Remote Places explores the meanings, challenges, and opportunities of remoteness as practiced and experienced by those who live and work in some of the world's most remote communities.As mobilities around the world proliferate in countless forms, the meanings of remoteness undergo significant change. Places once considered impossibly distant have appeared to become closer, more accessible, and less distinct from global centers of geopolitical power. But instead of disappearing altogether, configurations of remoteness evolve, manifesting themselves through new possibilities, new challenges, and new insecurities. Drawing from a variety of case studies from around the globe, the contributors of the book examine remoteness as an outcome of evolving mobility constellations. Rather than defining remoteness as an absolute or objective time–distance condition, the book shows how remoteness is a practice, experience, and representation that is situated, relational, and emergent.This collection of original and thought-provoking chapters will be of interest to students and researchers in the humanities and social sciences with an interest in mobilities, place, and human geography.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of graphene-based photocatalysts, from the fundamentals to the applications. Graphene, the special material of the twenty-first century, has unique properties that make it an ideal candidate for use in photocatalytic activities. The book explores the basic principles of photocatalysis, including its mechanism and classification, and provides a historical overview and future prospects for the field. The synthesis and characterization of graphene for photocatalytic applications are discussed in detail, including controlling factors for graphene synthesis and its unique properties that make it an effective photocatalyst. It also covers a range of applications for graphene-based photocatalysts, including photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, hydrogen generation, water splitting, disinfection, and other potential uses. In addition, the book addresses strategies for enhancing photocatalytic activity and the factors that affect it. The economic perspective of cost-benefit analysis and life cycle assessment are also discussed. It is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and professionals working in the field of photocatalysis and ideal for those interested in the latest developments in graphene-based photocatalysts and their potential applications, including researchers, academics, and professionals in the fields of materials science, chemistry, and chemical engineering.

This edited volume brings together papers by both eminent and rising scholars to celebrate Saul Kripke's singular contributions to modal logic. Kripke's work on modal logic helped usher in a new semantic epoch for the field and made facility with modal logic indispensable not only to technically oriented philosophers but to theoretical computer scientists and others as well. This volume features previously unpublished work of Kripke's as well as a brief intellectual biography recounting the story of how Kripke became interested in, and made his first contributions to, modal logic. However, the majority of the volume's contributions are forward-looking, and produce new philosophical and technical insights by engaging with ideas tracing back to Kripke.

This book delves into the cutting-edge applications of graphene-based photocatalysts, unveiling their immense potential in addressing two critical global challenges: sustainable hydrogen production and environmental remediation. Through insightful analysis of the state of the art, the book highlights the remarkable capabilities of these innovative materials in harnessing the power of light to drive chemical reactions. By exploring the synthesis, characterization, and mechanisms of graphene-based photocatalysts, the book provides knowledge not only about the fundamental concepts but also recent advancements in water splitting for hydrogen generation, as well as the degradation of persistent organic pollutants and greenhouse gases. With its extensive coverage and interdisciplinary approach, this resource is tailored for a diverse readership, including materials scientists, chemists, photocatalysis experts, environmental engineers, and professionals working in the fields of renewable energy, water treatment, and environmental remediation.

Bringing together the personal and professional narratives of Asian American family therapists, this book offers insight into the Asian American experience through systemic theory and frameworks, individual and community stories, and clinical considerations.The Asian American experience is still a largely invisible and unknown one, especially in the field of marriage and family therapy. With a contextual lens, this book highlights how understanding family migration legacies and individual generational status relative to time, place, and context is critical to doing meaningful work with Asian Americans. Filled with thought-provoking case studies and reflective questions, chapters discuss the impact of stereotyping on mental health; the historical and present ways that Asian American racialization invisibilizes individual and collective experiences; shame associated with bicultural identity, gender, generational trauma, media representations; and more. Each chapter bridges these ideas to clinical practice while concurrently centering the voices and experiences of Asian American therapists.This book is essential reading for marriage and family therapists and other mental health clinicians who want to deepen their understanding of, relationship with, and clinical support for the Asian Americans in their lives, whether friends, colleagues, supervisees, or clients.

When we think of the contemporary British history play, why might we automatically think of playwrights such as David Hare, Howard Brenton, Peter Gill and Edward Bond? Because for decades the writing of the history play has been the preserve of the white male.This book provides a vital feminist intervention into the dramaturgy of history plays, investigating work produced at major British theatres from 2000 to the present, written by a generation of innovative women playwrights. This much-needed study explores the use of history – specifically Elizabethan, Restoration, Victorian and early 20th century – in contemporary playwriting in order to interrogate the gender politics of this work. Within the framework of contemporary feminism – including the pivotal #MeToo movement – the book looks at post-2000s feminist drama that somehow represents the past. Through delving into the recurring tropes and their politics in the light of current feminist debate, the author helps us grasp how these plays essentially re-imagine gender politics. Plays that are considered include Emilia (Morgan Lloyd Malcolm), Swive [Elizabeth] (Ella Hickson), An August Bank Holiday Lark (Deborah McAndrew), The Empress (Tanika Gupta), Red Velvet (Lolita Chakrabarti), Scuttlers (Rona Munro), I, Joan (Charlie Josephine), Blue Stockings and Nell Gwynn (Jessica Swale), and the musical Six (Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss).

Nanotherapeutics for Inflammatory Arthritis: Design, Diagnosis, and Treatment highlights nanobiotechnology and its therapeutic applications in the field of inflammatory arthritis, the interaction of nanomaterials in the biological systems, and clinical development of nanomedicines. It also covers the discovery of personalized therapeutics, diagnostics, and nanoparticular delivery systems, the role of bioinformatics nanobiotechnology in personalized oncology. The use of nanosensors for the detection and current challenges in the development of personalized medicine is explained including recent nanotechnology-based strategies.Features: Covers all the fundamental information about nanotechnology and inflammatory arthritis. Highlights the interaction of nanomaterials in the biological systems, and the clinical development of nanomedicines for inflammatory arthritis. Explores the discovery of personalized therapeutics, diagnostics, and nanoparticle delivery systems. Reviews the current challenges in the development of personalized medicine as well as translation of nanomedicine with combination therapy. Discusses the toxicology of using nanomedicines and the risks associated with the use of these nanomedicines. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in nanotechnology, biomaterial, drug delivery, and inflammatory arthritis.

Digital Transformation in Higher Education is a pivotal reference through the transformative power of emerging technologies in academia. Addressing the dual nature of technology as both a challenge and an opportunity, this book presents a rich overview of strategies for integrating digital technology-driven advancements. From chatbots enhancing adult learning to AI ethics and micro-credentials, it illuminates a future where digital transformation is key for the unique value proposition of higher education. Each chapter offers actionable insights and case studies, setting the stage for educators and leaders to harness digital technology's potential and lead with innovation.

This book offers an overview of the biological basis of 26 different solid cancers for scientists and oncologists to understand the clinical challenges. The book provides a quick, simplified, and updated review of the present genetic or genomic medicine era. With genetic and molecular details to enhance understanding of biological mechanisms underlying disease pathogenesis and treatment response, each chapter covers epidemiology, risk factors, classification, pathophysiology, genetics, and treatment of solid cancers. This book is a beginner's guide for life sciences and medicine graduate students, fellows in training, biomedical sciences researchers, principal investigators, clinician-researchers and oncologists.

Wastewater Engineering: Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities (MOP 8 Series) provides the reader with the up-to-date knowledge and tools required to design water resource recovery facilities. It serves as both a textbook for senior level and graduate students in civil engineering and a reference work. The scope of coverage and the classroom-friendly features, such as learning objectives and example problems, makes it an excellent tool for students transitioning from academia to practice, and it remains an essential resource for practitioners. Written by a team of professors and consultants and put through a rigorous industry review, Wastewater Engineering provides vital WRRF design information to an engineer at every stage of their education and career.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.

Black/African-American women have grappled with the burden of oppression and microaggressions daily. The vision of this book is to shine a spotlight on the enduring legacy of trauma that Black/African-American women bear and perpetuate through generations. In clinical terms, it might be labeled as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or transgenerational trauma. Still, for the Black/African-American women, it's the reality of life. It is the reality of generational trauma bestowed upon the lives of Black women. This book is a vital contribution to the mental health field, shedding light on the overlooked experiences of Black/African-American women and their resilience in the face of enduring trauma. This book aims to aid mental health professionals to be attuned to the unique needs of this demographic and to cultivate a deeper understanding of their lived experiences to provide adequate care and support.

In this third edition, Judith Jordan explores the history, theory, and practice of relationship-centered, culturally oriented psychotherapy as a tool for building meaningful connections in a world of increasing isolation. This essential primer is ideal for students and practitioners alike, guiding them through the ins and outs of relational–cultural therapy (RCT). New to this edition is real-world research and guidelines related to distance learning, working with marginalized groups, and working towards social justice. Jordan built RCT upon the understanding that people need social and emotional connections to flourish. In a digital era full of uncertainty and disconnection, it is more important than ever to mend relational resilience and reestablish positive, growth-fostering relationships. The therapist therefore works to deepen their bond with the client to help them build similar bonds outside of therapy. They work with the client's relational images based on positive and negative experiences to manage expectations and teach relationship-building skills.

The Riddle of Organismal Agency brings together historians, philosophers, and scientists for an interdisciplinary re-assessment of one of the long-standing problems in the scientific understanding of life.Marshalling insights from diverse sciences including physiology, comparative psychology, developmental biology, and evolutionary biology, the book provides an up-to-date survey of approaches to non-human organisms as agents, capable of performing activities serving their own goals such as surviving or reproducing, and whose doings in the world are thus to be explained teleologically. From an Integrated History and Philosophy of Science perspective, the book contributes to a better conceptual and theoretical understanding of organismal agency, advancing some suggestions on how to study it empirically and how to frame it in relation to wider scientific and philosophical traditions. It also provides new historical entry points for examining the deployment, trajectories, and challenges of agential views of organisms in the history of biology and philosophy.This book will be of interest to philosophers of biology; historians of science; biologists interested in analysing the active roles of organisms in development, ecological interactions, and evolution; philosophers and practitioners of the cognitive sciences; and philosophers and historians of philosophy working on purposiveness and teleology.

This book highlights the value and skill of horticultural work through stories of food cultivation. It examines the difficulties that arise from the perception that this type of activity is unskilled and the importance of acknowledging the expertise involved in growing food.The book provides a rare focus on horticulture as a vital part of agri-food systems, offering a social science perspective on the sector's current and past characteristics. It presents new primary research into horticultural work and workers across UK food growing, using close attention to their abilities to highlight the depth of their knowledge and learning. This is set in the context of global agri-food regimes which press producers to seek ever more precarious labour, undermining food justice. By examining these in the context of internationally connected supply chains, it characterises injustices which recur globally and across food system labour. The conceptual argument starts from an ecological definition of skill as a social practice embedded within its socio-economic landscape, developing this perspective beyond its association with artisanal contexts. Together the empirical and conceptual materials highlight the fallacy of discourse which tends to individualise skill and the challenges around recruitment into food production. To counter this, the book proposes a more collective approach to fostering healthy skills ecosystems, reaching towards commoning through examples of horticultural communities seeking this in the meantime.It will appeal to postgraduates, researchers and professionals interested in food systems, their workers and related topics of horticultural education, training and human resources, labour, migration and politics of injustice. It draws on perspectives from rural studies, human geography and sociology and connects with international debates in these fields. Food focused scholars and activists will find data and insights to support calls for better work in food systems.

Written by a pioneer in the field, this second edition provides updated skill-building tools and a more developed, comprehensive understanding of how therapists can use the holding approach when treating perinatal distress.First conceptualized by D.W. Winnicott, the “holding” approach refers to a therapist's capacity to respond to postpartum distress in a way that facilitates an immediate and successful therapeutic alliance. This model has continued to advance, and this newly updated edition will help readers learn how to contain high levels of agitation, fear, and panic in a way that cultivates trust and the early stages of connectedness. Filled with vignettes throughout, this book includes chapters on what holding is, how to prepare using this model, the emotions specific to postpartum mothers, the essential holding elements, and the practice of holding. This book uniquely addresses the needs of therapists who may find themselves confronting, struggling with, or recovering from their own reproductively related journeys, with chapters discussing the professional's identity, clinical challenges, and a new chapter on cultural humility.This book is essential reading for all of those in the perinatal mental health community, such as therapists, social workers, and clinicians.

This book focuses on the various applications of microorganisms for sustainable environment and the reduction of hazardous pollutants released in various forms, including xenobiotics, e-waste, pesticides, insecticides, plastic, heavy metals, paper waste, medical waste, textile dyes, and their impact on environmental and human health. The book involves a series of research reports that explain the application of microbes used to solve real-life issues raised due to changes happening in environment, including pollution, by covering applications, including the use of bacteria, fungi, microalgae and biofilm in the detection and degradation of crude oil, pesticides, dyes, e-waste, heavy metals and other pollutants. It also focuses on integrative strategies in the application of microbial nanomaterials for remediation of pollutant. This material will help environmental scientists and microbiologists to learn about existing environmental problems and suggest novel ways to control or contain their effects by employing various treatment approaches.

Health and wellness foods, snacks and beverages are of increasing importance to manufacturers as consumer interest in healthy lifestyles and the demand for healthier products and services continue to escalate. Transparency of the supply chain, traceability of the ingredients and processing methods and sustainability are the major concerns for modern consumers. Incorporating new ingredients with traditional products is an important strategy for the food industry to reformulate healthier and value-added foods, with the heart of health and wellness food products being flavoring ingredients, which deliver food and drink formats tasting just like the beloved original food products. To meet the growth of health and wellness food products in the market, new opportunities for flavor suppliers will include flavor raw materials and their applications in food products. Flavor-Associated Applications in Health and Wellness Food Products focuseson flavor and its application in health and wellness food products. The first section comprehensively covers the role of flavor in health and wellness products, while the second focuses on flavoring labels, ingredient suitability and safety with specific case studies. Further sections focus on sugar, fat, salt and alcohol reduction, flavor solutions for plant-based protein, flavor perception and direct health benefits. With no book on the current market focusing on health and wellness foods from a flavor perspective, this work is a valuable single source for product developers, manufacturers and researchers in need of a comprehensive summary of key recent developments regarding flavor-associated applications in health and wellness food products.

Examining dynamic interactions between humans and island environments This volume explores the impacts humans have made on island and coastal ecosystems and the ways these environments have adapted to anthropogenic changes over the course of millennia. Case studies highlight how island populations developed social and political strategies to effectively manage their ecosystems, ensuring the long-term survival of their societies and the persistence of their cultural traditions. In case studies from islands in the Pacific, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic, contributors apply resilience theory, historical ecology, niche construction theory, and human behavioral ecology to foreground Indigenous resiliency and sustainability. Modern island and coastal societies face daunting challenges in the decades to come, including climate change, sea level rise, and the loss of habitable lands and heritage resources. Sustainability in Ancient Island Societies argues that the study of past human responses to such changes, especially practices rooted in Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge, can inform solutions to manage these threats today.Contributors: Rebecca Boger | Emira Ibrahimpasic | Frederique Valentin | Stuart Bedford | Davide Marco Zori | William Jeffery | Denise Elena | Edith Gonzalez | Mark Horrocks | Anaëlle Jallon | Sophia Perdikaris | Iarowoi Philip | Takaronga Kuautonga | Lindsey E. Cochran | Christopher Wolff | Todd Braje | Craig Shapiro | Allison Bain | Dr. Torben C. Rick | James Flexner | Tim Denham | Jon M. Erlandson | Robert Williams | Victor D. Thompson | Scott M. Fitzpatrick | Julie Field | Kristina M. Gill | Sandrine Grouard A volume in the series Society and Ecology in Island and Coastal Archaeology, edited by Victor D. Thompson and Scott M. Fitzpatrick

In the modern and data-driven business landscape, organizations face an increasingly complex challenge: how to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital twin technology to stay competitive and relevant. This challenge is exacerbated by the rapid evolution of these technologies and the urgent need for businesses to adapt. AI continues to advance in areas such as language comprehension, pattern recognition, decision-making, and experiential learning, while digital twins are transforming into electronic replicas of real-world entities. Consequently, businesses grapple with the complexities of navigating this transformative convergence. Digital Twin Technology and AI Implementations in Future-Focused Businesses addresses the pressing issue of how AI and digital twin technology are altering the very fabric of business operations. It delves into the profound implications for productivity, creativity, and decision-making in organizations across diverse industries. Staying ahead of the technical curve is crucial, and this book equips readers with the knowledge and insights needed to thrive in this evolving business landscape. As the book unfolds, it takes a deep dive into the potential solutions that AI-powered digital twins offer. It explores how these technologies streamline processes, automate jobs, and analyze vast volumes of data in real-time, leading to smarter and more informed business decisions. With chapters dedicated to topics like real-time monitoring, cybersecurity, and ethical considerations, it provides a holistic view of the challenges and opportunities presented by this convergence. This comprehensive guide serves as a roadmap, guiding decision-makers, technologists, researchers, and the broader audience on a transformative journey towards operational excellence, innovation, and competitive advantage.

'Supply Chain 5.0: The Next Generation of Business Success through Customer Centricity, Sustainability & Human Rights and Digitalization'unveils a transformative era in supply chain management, presenting a groundbreaking business model that integrates three pivotal elements: Customer Centricity, Sustainability & Human Rights, and the interplay of Advanced Digitalization. This insightful book guides businesses through the evolving landscape, showcasing how they can synchronize these elements to revolutionize their operations and unlock unparalleled value, ensuring future success. As consumer expectations shift and the world demands responsible practices, embracing the new generation of Supply Chain isn't just an option — it's the only way for organizations to thrive and shape a profitable and sustainable future.

This open access book assesses the prospects of (re)adopting organization as a pivotal concept in biology. It shows how organization can nourish biological thinking and practice, by reconnecting with the idea of biology as the science of organized systems. The book provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art picture of the characterizations and uses of the concept of organization in both biological science and philosophy of biology. It also deals with a variety of themes – including evolution, organogenesis, heredity, cognition and ecology – with respect to which the concept of organization can guide the elaboration of original models and new experimental protocols. It will be of interest to biologists and scholars working in philosophy of science alike.

Infectious diseases are caused by the pathogenic microbial organisms. These microbes can multiply and can cause an infection, once they enter the body. Infectious diseases are transmissible, and may cause mild to life-threatening illnesses. It can be airborne, waterborne, foodborne, and soilborne. It can be spread through direct contact (human to human, animal to human). It has also been one of the leading causes of human deaths. Therefore, there is a need to have rapid diagnostic methods to prevent and control these diseases. This book titled “Diagnosis of Pathogenic Microorganisms Causing Infectious Diseases” will help the scientific community to understand the transmission dynamics of some infectious diseases of public health importance.

After securing popularity in home aquariums, zebrafish have also become an essential animal for biomedical research. Ensuring they are adequately cared for in research settings is therefore of the utmost importance and this book is designed to help laboratories develop good welfare and husbandry practices, refine procedural protocols and engage with ethical obligations. A wide range of topics are addressed, starting with husbandry aspects such as environmental enrichment, nutrition, housing conditions, diseases, health monitoring, biosecurity and larval rearing. More experimental topics are then discussed, such as genotyping, ageing, imaging, behavioural studies, experimental design and statistics. Ethical challenges are also considered through the environmental impact of aquatic facilities and the 3Rs - Replacement, Reduction and Refinement - with a focus on anaesthesia, analgesia, euthanasia and severity assessment. Zebrafish are a shoaling species by nature but this book also takes into account their individual needs by providing: - practical advice from experienced zebrafish caretakers; - bridges between data acquisition and fish welfare; and - the latest guidance for reporting, reproducibility and compliance. This book is written for zebrafish facility personnel and for researchers who are aware of the need for robust care for their zebrafish model. It also provides an unparalleled insight for ethics committee members with the intention to provide the best care possible for this ever-important fish.

This book covers key aspects of parasocial relationships (PSRs), or the relationships people have with media personalities, including fictional characters. The principal feature of a PSR is that it is not individually reciprocated although when the parasocial object is a real person, usually a celebrity, that celebrity often has a reciprocal relationship with their audience as a group. The authors begin by addressing the many instances where relationships exist in a gray area that is neither fully social and reciprocated nor parasocial and non-reciprocated. In describing parasocial experience, the authors address social relationships vs. parasocial relationships as a continuum rather than a dichotomy. They also discuss prominent theories in psychology and how they should be applied to parasocial theory, as well as psychoanalytic theory and the role of the unconscious in parasocial relationships. This is followed by chapters on applications of evolutionary psychology, attachment theory, and the effects of social media on PSRs, particularly a very new social media service, Cameo. Through a meaningful exploration of social theories as they influence parasocial experiences, this book unveils areas for future study and opens up pathways for new, more sophisticated research.

The Tata Memorial Centre Textbook of Oncology is an authoritative and comprehensive book, meticulously compiled to cover contemporary issues in oncology. It features contributions from 189 authors, culminating in 76 chapters. Authored by faculty members from the renowned Tata Memorial Centre, this textbook offers a harmonious blend of detailed information and practical approaches. It serves as a comprehensive resource that contextualizes the practice of oncology in TMC and offers insights into delivering high-quality cancer care in diverse settings. It offers an authentic overview of the TMC approach to multidisciplinary cancer care. The Textbook is designed to cater to a wide array of readers – from undergraduate medical students to postgraduates specializing in general surgery, general medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, radiation oncology, and other disciplines, and practicing community oncologists. A notable feature of the Textbook is its utility in preparing students for entrance and exit examinations. This book is an essential resource for established cancer specialists, including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and those in allied fields. It is also invaluable for super-specialty students and postgraduates with an interest in cancer management, offering a comprehensive guide to the dynamic field of oncology.

At the request of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, the National Academies convened a committee to examine lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and mpox multi-country outbreak to inform an evaluation of the state of smallpox research, development, and stockpiling of medical countermeasures (MCM). In the resulting report, the committee presents findings and conclusions that may inform U.S. Government investment decisions in smallpox MCM readiness, as well as the official U.S. position on the disposition of live viral collections at future World Health Assembly meetings.

Between 1980 and mid-2023, 232 billion-dollar disasters occurred in the U.S. Gulf Coast region, with the number of disasters doubling annually since 2018. The variety and frequency of storms have exacerbated historic inequalities and led to cycles of displacement and chronic stress for communities across the region. While disaster displacement is not a new phenomenon, the rapid escalation of climate-related disasters in the Gulf increases the urgency to develop pre-disaster policies to mitigate displacement and decrease suffering. Yet, neither the region nor the nation has a consistent and inclusionary process to address risks, raise awareness, or explore options for relocating communities away from environmental risks while seeking out and honoring their values and priorities. Community-Driven Relocation: Recommendations for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region and Beyond examines how people and infrastructure relocate and why community input should drive the planning process. This report provides recommendations to guide a path for federal, state, and local policies and programs to improve on and expand existing systems to better serve those most likely to be displaced by climate change.

This second edition brings together an impressive array of experts to discuss and provide understanding to the treatment of infidelity.Bringing together voices from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, including couples therapy, family therapy, evolutionary psychology, relational research, and more, Peluso and Irvine help therapists understand and practically treat this common and complex issue. Divided into three parts, chapters begin by laying the foundations for understanding why couples commit infidelity before looking at different treatments, such as Gottman Method Couples Therapy, models of fidelity and forgiveness, and other integrative approaches. This new edition includes brand-new material on topics such as nonmonogamy, teletherapy, cyber-infidelity, and the impact of infidelity on couples and families from different social, cultural, generational, and sexual perspectives.With revised referrals and resources at the end of each chapter; additional infidelity treatment methods; and examinations of gender, race, and power, this guide is essential reading for all practicing and training marriage and family therapists, counselors, psychotherapists, and social workers.

A new account of the central role developmental processes play in evolutionA new scientific view of evolution is emerging—one that challenges and expands our understanding of how evolution works. Recent research demonstrates that organisms differ greatly in how effective they are at evolving. Whether and how each organism adapts and diversifies depends critically on the mechanistic details of how that organism operates—its development, physiology, and behavior. That is because the evolutionary process itself has evolved over time, and continues to evolve. The scientific understanding of evolution is evolving too, with groundbreaking new ways of explaining evolutionary change. In this book, a group of leading biologists draw on the latest findings in evolutionary genetics and evo-devo, as well as novel insights from studies of epigenetics, symbiosis, and inheritance, to examine the central role that developmental processes play in evolution.Written in an accessible style, and illustrated with fascinating examples of natural history, the book presents recent scientific discoveries that expand evolutionary biology beyond the classical view of gene transmission guided by natural selection. Without undermining the central importance of natural selection and other Darwinian foundations, new developmental insights indicate that all organisms possess their own characteristic sets of evolutionary mechanisms. The authors argue that a consideration of developmental phenomena is needed for evolutionary biologists to generate better explanations for adaptation and biodiversity. This book provides a new vision of adaptive evolution.

This book covers scientific, clinical, and educational aspects of radiotheranostics in cancer control. Setting the framework, the first volume defines radiotheranostics and describes the history of radionuclide therapy and theranostics, and the biology of cancer. It examines the clinical applications of unconjugated radionuclides, such as ¹³¹I and ²²³Ra, and of radionuclide-conjugated cancer-specific vectors: peptides, small molecules, antibodies, and nanoparticles; introduces clinical trials and drug development; and reviews epidemiological studies and the adverse effects of radionuclide therapy – both radiation injuries and chemical toxicity. It presents the chemistry and physics of radionuclide production, discusses radioactivity measurements and traceability, and addresses important instrumentation aspects: calibration, quantitative imaging, and quality control. Volume I concludes with guidance on the education, training, and competence of a radiotheranostic multidisciplinary team and summarizes the principal physics characteristics of theranostics today – including many to be expanded in the second volume – while offering a glimpse into tomorrow. This volume provides the foundations for the more advanced second volume, which explores dosimetric and radiation safety, aiming to empower medical physicists and demonstrate to the cancer community how to improve cancer control and yield increased patient survival times.It will be a valuable reference for medical and health physicists with basic knowledge of nuclear medicine.Key Features Provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic, presenting readers with thorough treatment in a cohesive two-volume book Presents a rigorous approach while remaining accessible to students and trainees in the field Contains consistent and extensive references to allow readers to delve deeper into the subject

With cultural and linguistic diversity, migration, and constant change as defining features of contemporary societies, it is increasingly necessary to enhance our capabilities within multilingual environments. Reconceptualizing Language Norms in Multilingual Contexts offers a groundbreaking exploration of language practices and norms in the diverse and dynamic world we inhabit today. It challenges the traditional understanding of language norms as stable and stationary. Instead, it embraces multiculturalism and multilingualism as the norm rather than the exception. Drawing upon a wide range of methodological approaches, this book brings together a collection of position papers, critical reflections, and explorations by emerging and established voices in the field. It delves into how language norms emerge, evolve, and shape communication in both collective and individual contexts of diversity. By reconceptualizing language norms, this book sheds light on real and relevant language practices in multilingual and multicultural spaces, offering insights from the people who inhabit and navigate these contexts. This book critically expands on existing scholarly literature in intercultural communication, interlanguage pragmatics, second language pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics. It challenges the traditional assumptions about mono-cultures and mono-languages, creating space for a diversity of perspectives and arguments. Furthermore, it explores the implications of its findings for language education and language policy, paving the way for a more inclusive and nuanced approach to language in multilingual societies. While the content of this book revolves around everyday communication, its academic approaches and comprehensive exploration make it a valuable resource for graduate students, educators, and researchers in the fields of multilingualism and applied linguistics. By bridging the gap between language norms and multilingualism, this book seeks to advance our understanding of language practices in the increasingly interconnected and diverse world.

Early diagnosis of HNSCC can cause improved treatment, treatment response rates and reduction in mortality rates. Recently, miRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics have gained considerable attention among the scientific community. MiRNAs are known to have great potential as biomarkers for early diagnosis, prediction, and prognosis of HNSCC, and play a role in development of targeted gene therapy.Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Role of MicroRNAs in Head and Neck Cancer provides detailed information on various miRNA-based approaches for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of HNSCC. It encompasses various miRNA-based point of care diagnostics and drug delivery systems for HNSCC along with the information on the clinical trials of miRNAs for improved clinical outcomes in HNSCC patients. The book provides a comprehensive overview of currently available miRNAs associated with HNSCC and their extensive application for early diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. This book will help scientists and clinicians to win the battle against HNSCC. - Covers the role of the tumor microenvironment in head and neck cancer - Provides information on oncogenic and tumor suppressor miRNAs dysregulated in HNSCC patients - Elucidates the role of miRNAs in metastasis, recurrence, and chemoresistance in HNSCC - Includes the current state-of-art in miRNA-based clinical trials for head

The increasing demand for innovative techniques arises from the lack of safe, effective, and patient-friendly therapies for neurodegenerative disorders. With this objective in mind, the chapters of the book are structured to offer a thorough insight into recent advancements in utilizing the zebrafish (ZF) as a model for studying Parkinson's disease (PD). This book aims to present readers with a comprehensive understanding of the clinical application of the ZF model in treating PD, encompassing the latest developments, challenges, safety considerations, toxicity issues, regulatory aspects, future potential, and limitations. Individuals in academia, the scientific community, business, and education seeking a more effective approach to target the brain stand to benefit from this resource.Key Features Provides a comparative perspective of the zebrafish–Parkinson's disease model Highlights the restrictions of available medicines Describes biochemical and histopathological characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of this model Emphasizes distinct facets of histopathology Presents advances and developments of the future potential perspectives

Organic Lasers and Organic Photonics (Second Edition), presents a unique integrated and updated perspective on the field of organic sources of coherent radiation from high-average power lasers to miniaturized organic lasers and coherent sources. The book also describes the field of organic photonics in chapters dedicated to organic laser dyes, polymer matrices for lasers, polymer-nanoparticle composites, bio-based gain media, engineering of OLEDs, and a handbook style description of applications for organic sources and photonics. Organic Lasers and Organic Photonics also includes a unique and extensive description of organic dye molecules for the exciting field of optogenetics. This 126-page description is un-paralleled in today's literature. The book also includes an updated chapter on organic lasers as sources of ensembles of indistinguishable photons, with orthogonal polarizations, for quantum entanglement. The following chapter describes intrinsic quantum coherent emission. Key Features: Includes physics of high-performance tunable organic lasers Presents coherence emission from electrically pumped organic semiconductors Discusses Optogenetics Contains organic molecules for medical photonics Full revised and expanding including homework problems for textbook use

This volume is a collection of essays related to the work of Professor Yuriy Vasilievich Ivlev, a distinguished Russian logician and philosopher renowned for his expertise in many-valued and modal logics. Notably, his groundbreaking work on quasi-matrices for logics, now recognized as non-deterministic matrices and non-deterministic semantics, emerged in the 1970s. From a philosophical standpoint, Ivlev's research delves into the formal analysis of indeterminacy, offering a logical framework to understand how sequences of indeterminate events can yield determinate outcomes. The volume follows two complementary lines of research. Firstly, it serves as a platform for the exploration and discussion of Ivlev's seminal contributions to the algebraic characterization of both normal and non-normal modal logics, aimed at making these insights accessible to an international audience. Secondly, it features contributions from esteemed logicians and philosophers worldwide, offering diverseperspectives on the logical analysis of indeterminacy. This comprehensive volume will appeal to scholars and researchers in logic, philosophy, and mathematics who are engaged in the study of many-valued and modal methodologies for modeling situations of indeterminacy.

Dieses Buch enthält aktuelle Informationen über die allgemeinen Grundsätze der diagnostischen und therapeutischen Nuklearmedizin im Kontext der Endokrinologie.Der Inhalt ist in sechs Teile gegliedert. In Abschnitt I werden allgemeine Aspekte der Radiopharmaka, der Szintigraphie, der Single-Photon-Emissions-Computertomographie (SPECT), der Positronen-Emissions-Tomographie (PET), der Radionuklidtherapien und der strahlengesteuerten Chirurgie behandelt. Abschnitt II befasst sich mit diagnostischen Anwendungen bei gutartigen Schilddrüsenerkrankungen und der Beurteilung von Schilddrüsenknoten. Abschnitt III gibt einen Überblick über die Behandlung von Nebenschilddrüsenerkrankungen. In Abschnitt IV werden diagnostische Verfahren bei gut differenziertem Schilddrüsenkrebs vorgestellt. Abschnitt V befasst sich mit Verfahren und Therapie bei gut- und bösartigen Erkrankungen der Nebenniere (Phäochromozytome und Paragangliome). Schließlich werden in Abschnitt VI die Diagnose und Behandlung neuroendokriner Tumoren vorgestellt.Nuklearmedizin bei endokrinen Erkrankungen: Diagnose und Therapie richtet sich an nicht spezialisierte Nuklearmediziner, die auf dem Gebiet der Endokrinologie arbeiten, und ist auch für Forscher und Studenten eine wertvolle Ressource.

Based on a true story and set against the backdrop of WWII, a young woman's love of flying becomes an epic fight for identity and equality. In the quiet town of Houghton, Michigan, sixteen-year-old Nancy Harkness discovers a passion that ignites her heart in ways she never expected. The arrival of barnstormer pilots brings more than just the thrill of their daring stunts; it brings the promise of adventure. Nancy vows she will be a pilot someday. Years later, as the dark clouds of World War II gather on the horizon, Nancy's dreams take a new and daring turn. With unwavering determination, she envisions a squadron of female pilots. Yet, her path is far from clear. The male-dominated world of aviation pushes back, determined to keep women out of the skies. But Nancy isn't alone in her quest for equality. Jackie Cochran, a formidable aviatrix and Nancy's rival, has her own dreams and ambitions for women in aviation. As they both navigate the turbulent skies of a nation at war, their destinies intertwine in a story of rivalry, respect, and competition.