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By Thomas Lux, Stefan Müller-Mielitz, Juliane Köberlein-Neu. 2022
E-Health ist aus der Gesundheitsversorgung nicht mehr wegzudenken – das Digitale Versorgungsgesetz (DVG) auf politischer und die Gesundheits-App auf Rezept…
(DiGA) auf praktischer Ebene zeigen, dass die Digitalisierung im Gesundheitswesen Einzug gehalten hat.Immer stärker in den Fokus rücken nun ökonomische Betrachtungen und Analysen von E-Health. Dieses Buch gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die Herausforderungen der Evaluation und Implementierung von E-Health-Anwendungen vor dem Hintergrund der aktuellen Diskussion und Entwicklung in Wissenschaft, Praxis sowie Politik. Dabei referenzieren die Beiträge von Wissenschaftlern und Branchenexperten weitestgehend auf ein standardisiertes Rahmenwerk zur Evaluation von E-Health und zeigen anhand konkreter Projekte praktische Vorgehensweisen sowie Chancen und Hürden der Implementierung auf. Sie liefern Einsichten und Argumente für die Diskussion um den gesundheitsökonomischen Nutzen und Mehrwert von Informationstechnologie in der Gesundheitswirtschaft.Praktiker und Wissenschaftler aus Medizin, Informatik und (Gesundheits-)Ökonomie sind genauso angesprochen wie alle weiteren Akteure, die sich mit der Ökonomie des Einsatzes von IT in der Gesundheitswirtschaft beschäftigen. Lehrenden und Studierenden gibt das Buch eine Übersicht zum aktuellen Stand der E-Health-Ökonomie.By Ram Lakhan Singh, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Sukanta Mondal, Akarsh Parihar. 2022
This book collates the basic and advanced concepts of plant biotechnology and genomics along with the future trends. It discusses…
the combination of conventional breeding techniques with genomic tools and approaches leading to a new genomics-based plant breeding technology supporting crop plants that respond better to biotic and abiotic stress, and pathogen attacks. Plant genomics play an important role in developing more efficient plant cultivars which are essential for the neo green revolution needed to feed the world’s rapidly growing population. Plant genomic data is being utilized in genetic engineering to ensure that better and resilient varieties of crops are available ensuring food security. This book is of immense interest to teachers, researchers, crop scientists, capacity builders, and policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, biotechnology, genomics, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and International agricultural scientists and policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.By Neetu Sharma, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Krishan K. Verma. 2022
Nanotechnology has shown great potential in all spheres of life. With the increasing pressure to meet the food demands of…
rapidly increasing population, thus, novel innovation and research are required in agriculture. The principles of nanotechnology can be implemented to meet the challenges faced by agricultural demands. Major challenges include the loss of nutrients in the soil and nutrient-deficient plants, which result in a lower crop yield and quality. Subsequently, consumption of such crops leads to malnourishment in humans, especially in underprivileged and rural populations. One convenient approach to tackle nutrient deficiency in plants is via the use of fertilizers; however, this method suffers from lower uptake efficiency in plants. Another approach to combat nutrient deficiency in humans is via the use of supplements and diet modifications; however, these approaches are less affordably viable in economically challenged communities and in rural areas. Therefore, the use of nano-fertilizers to combat this problem holds the greatest potential. Additionally, nanotechnology can be used to meet other challenges in agriculture including enhancing crop yield, protection from insect pests and animals, and by use of nano-pesticides and nano-biosensors to carry out the remediation of polluted soils. The future use of nanomaterials in soil ecosystems will be influenced by their capability to interact with soil constituents and the route of nanoparticles into the environment includes both natural and anthropogenic sources. The last decade has provided increasing research on the impact and use of nanoparticles in plants, animals, microbes, and soils, and yet these studies often lacked data involving the impact of nanoparticles on biotic and abiotic stress factors. This book provides significant recent research on the use of nano-fertilizers, which can have a major impact on components of an ecosystem. This work should provide a basis to further study these potential key areas in order to achieve sustainable and safe application of nanoparticles in agriculture.By Sir Arthur C. Clarke. 2012
Since the beginning of time it had worked its will on humanity, and for as long as man could remember,…
he had struggled against its power. But in the 21st century the battle was won: the sea, mankind's age-old enemy, had finally been conquered. Professionals like Walter Franklin now patrolled the infinite savannahs of the oceans, harvesting from the plankton prairies as crop which kept the world fed. But like that other great frontier, space, the sea had not yet yielded up all its secrets. And men like Franklin would never rest until its every fathomless mystery had been challenged . . .By Louise Fuller. 2019
“You want to get married—again?” He’ll do anything to secure his shock child!By the time Theodora realized she was pregnant,…
her turbulent marriage to Greek hotel magnate Aristotle Leonidas was already over. Since then, she’s zealously guarded her secret… Until Aristotle discovers his heir—and demands Teddie marry him again! But even with their chemistry as red-hot as ever, Teddie wants more this time. Now to claim his son, Aristo must reclaim his wife!A reunion romance with a secret baby twist.Inspired by Jane Austen’s classic Persuasion, irresistible temptation strikes in this contemporary snowbound reunion romance by Louise Fuller!The Scottish billionaire…
is back.Are they ready to rewrite the past?Breaking her engagement to Farlan Wilder was the hardest decision Lady Antonia Elgin had to make, but their love simply wasn’t built for reality. Now, thanks to her irresponsible parents, she’s made her second-hardest decision: renting out their beloved Highland manor. Worse still is the realization that Farlan is staying there!Famed movie director Farlan has come a long way from the penniless boy Nia rejected. But their reunion proves there’s one thing he’ll never be able to relinquish—their dangerously electric connection!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.By Louise Fuller. 2021
The temperature is rising for this adventurous billionaire when he encounters a gorgeous stranger in this sexy forced-proximity story by…
Louise Fuller!An uninvited guest An undeniable desire! Billionaire explorer Arlo Milburn returns home to his secluded mansion to find an unexpected beauty sleeping in his bed! Learning that Frankie Fox is a social media influencer does nothing to inspire his trust. It&’s been a while since Arlo welcomed anyone into his solitary life… However, stranded with Frankie while a storm rages outside, Arlo discovers her glamorous persona shields a warm, wounded young woman who touches him in ways he hadn&’t thought possible. Attraction may have brought them together, but can it break down his walls entirely?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.By Louise Fuller. 2021
Will their connection be strong enough to save their relationship? From Louise Fuller comes this gripping, emotional reunion romance.He kept…
his vow…And he won&’t let her break hers!In mere months, Juliet Castellucci has gone from fairy-tale Verona wedding to a union in tatters. Convinced her husband, Ralph, has betrayed her, she demands a divorce…which means denying her still-sizzling attraction to him!Ralph can&’t prove his innocence if Juliet won&’t talk to him—so he whisks her away without warning for a night of reconciliation aboard his yacht. Sparks fly as the star-crossed pair give in to passion—a tempting reminder of the heat that will make or break their marriage!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.By Louise Fuller. 2019
A baby revelation beneath the northern lightsLottie Dawson is stunned to finally learn the identity of her child’s father, the…
irresistible stranger she spent one incredible night with. Never having known her own father, Lottie must find Ragnar Stone for her daughter’s sake, despite being terrified of the way he makes her feel…Ragnar’s chaotic childhood inspired his billion-dollar dating app. He must keep romantic attachments simple. When Lottie reveals their heart-stopping encounter had consequences, there’s no question that Ragnar will demand his baby. But his feelings for Lottie? They’re infinitely more complicated!This open access book serves as a reference for the key elements and their significance of Klaus Hasselmann's work on…
climate science and on ocean wave research, all based on a rigorous and deeply physical thinking. It summarizes the original articles (mostly from the 1970 and 1980s; some of which are hard to find nowadays) and brings them in a present-day context. From 1975 until 2000, he was (founding) Director of the Max Planck Institute of Meteorology, which he made to one of the world-leading academic institutions. He first made the issue of anthropogenic climate change accessible to analysis and prediction and later transformed climate science into a significant factor in forming public policy. The book is written by co-workers and colleagues of Klaus Hasselmann, who—many under his immediate supervision—joined him in this effort. With this background, they present the key achievements and assess the significance of these for the present state of knowledge and scientific practice.By Rajesh Kumar, Tarun K. Sharma, Om Prakash Verma, Chang Wook Ahn, Anand Agarwal. 2022
This book focuses on soft computing and how it can be applied to solve real-world problems arising in various domains,…
ranging from medicine and healthcare, to supply chain management, image processing, and cryptanalysis. It gathers high-quality papers presented at the International Conference on Soft Computing: Theories and Applications (SoCTA 2021), organized online. The book offers valuable insights into soft computing for teachers and researchers alike; the book will inspire further research in this dynamic field.By Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Tariq Aftab. 2022
This edited book highlights the plant and cell/organ culture systems, and environmental and genetic transformation-based modulation of biochemical pathways. Special…
focus is given to microRNA-based technology, heterologous systems expression of enzymes and pathways leading to products of interest, as well as applications using both model and non-model plant species. Metabolic engineering is usually defined as the re-routing of one or more enzymatic reactions to generate new compounds, increase the production of existing compounds, or facilitate the degradation of compounds. Plants are the foundation of numerous compounds which are synthesized via assimilated complex biosynthetic routes. Plants have evolved an incredible arrangement of metabolic pathways leading to molecules/compounds capable of responding promptly and effectively to stress situations imposed by biotic and abiotic factors, some of which supply the ever-growing needs of humankind for natural chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, agrochemicals, food and chemical additives, biofuels, and biomass. However, in foreseeable future we will be forced to think about the accessibility of resources for the generations to come. For these reasons, the book proposes alternative options of food/food supplement, medicines and other essential items, by using plant metabolic engineering approach. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers and academic experts. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of biotechnology and molecular biology of plants.By Markus Breuer, Daniel Görlich. 2022
Dieses Fachbuch bietet einen umfassenden und vielseitigen Überblick über Aspekte des elektronischen Sports (E-Sport). Renommierte Vertreter aus Wissenschaft, Sport und…
Wirtschaft vermitteln die Perspektiven unterschiedlicher Stakeholder wie verschiedener Sportorganisationen (Breitensportvereine, Verbände, Profi-Clubs), aktiver E-Sportler und der Games-Branche. E-Sport gehört zu den im Sport und in der Games-Branche am kontroversesten diskutierten Themen: Ist E-Sport Sport? Sollte er von der Politik gefördert werden? Sollte er olympisch werden? Dieses Buch leistet einen wichtigen Beitrag zu einem tieferen Verständnis des Themas, denn die Fragen nach dem Status des E-Sports sind schon längst keine rein akademischen oder politischen Fragen mehr, sondern betreffen ganz real und tagtäglich Millionen von Spielern und E-Sportlern ebenso wie hunderte Vereine und Unternehmen.Für die zweite Auflage wurde das Buch komplett überarbeitet, aktualisiert und um ein neues Kapitel zum Sexismus und zur Rolle der Geschlechter im E-Sport ergänzt.In der Studie wird die Erziehung zur frühkindlichen Mehrsprachigkeit in Familien aus der Türkei untersucht. Anhand von mehrsprachigen qualitativen Interviews…
mit Müttern und Vätern, differenziert nach Geschlecht, Migrationsgeneration und Schulbildung, werden Erziehungsvorstellungen, familiäre Aushandlungen sowie Erwartungen an Einrichtungen der Frühpädagogik diesbezüglich herausgearbeitet. Als ein wichtiges Ergebnis ist festzuhalten, dass die elterliche Erziehung zur Mehrsprachigkeit in komplexe Planungs- und Reflexionsprozesse eingebettet ist und sich durch ein hohes Maß an (unsichtbarer) Erziehungsarbeit auszeichnet. Gleichzeitig sind vielfache Spannungen festzuhalten, die sich aus normativ gerahmten Erziehungsvorstellungen sowie der konkreten migrations- und minderheitenspezifischen Lebenslage und familiären Dynamiken ergeben.This book represents a new reading of a key moment in the history of East European Jewry, namely the period…
preceding the collapse of the Russian Empire. Offering a novel analysis of relations between the Russian army and Jews during the First World War, it points to the army and military authorities as the 'gravediggers' of the Jews’ fragile co-existence with the tsarist regime. It focuses on various aspects of the Russian army’s brutal treatment of Jews living in or near the Eastern Front, where three quarters of European Jewry were living when the war began. At the same time, it shows the enormous harm this anti-Jewish campaign wreaked on the Russian empire’s economy, finances, public security, and international status.By Lino Camprubí, Gustavo E. Romero, Javier Pérez-Jara. 2022
This book provides an up-to-date revision of materialism’s central tenets, its main varieties, and the place of materialistic philosophy vis…
a vis scientific knowledge.Materialism has been the subject of extensive and rich controversies since Robert Boyle introduced the term for the first time in the 17th century. But what is materialism and what can it offer today? The term is usually defined as the worldview according to which everything real is material. Nevertheless, there is no philosophical consensus about whether the meaning of matter can be enlarged beyond the physical. As a consequence, materialism is often defined in stark exclusive and reductionist terms: whatever exists is either physical or ontologically reducible to it. This conception, if consistent, mutilates reality, excluding the ontological significance of political, economic, sociocultural, anthropological and psychological realities. Starting from a new history of materialism, the present book focuses on the central ontological and epistemological debates aroused by today’s leading materialist approaches, including some little known to an anglophone readership. The key concepts of matter, system, emergence, space and time, life, mind, and software are checked over and updated. Controversial issues such as the nature of mathematics and the place of reductionism are also discussed from different materialist approaches. As a result, materialism emerges as a powerful, indispensable scientifically-supported worldview with a surprising wealth of nuances and possibilities.By Vladimir N. Bashkin, Olga Р. Trubitsina. 2022
This book discusses issues of geoecological (GER) and geopolitical (GPR) risks due to hydrocarbon development of the Arctic. The authors…
explain the ethical and philosophical foundations of understanding environmental equity and justice in relation to the development of Arctic natural resources and consider various approaches to the moral aspects of making global management decisions in the field of environmental protection and environmental safety. Special attention is paid to analysis of modern geopolitical and geostrategic challenges to the development of the Arctic region. The monograph identifies the key geopolitical factors affecting the sustainable development of the Arctic and analyzes the similarities and differences in the geostrategic positions of the five Arctic states. The authors reveal the need to consider geopolitical challenges in the process of GER analysis for oil and gas development in the Arctic region. The book explores the intersection of the strategic interests for a number of states and describes Russia's inability to ensure environmental safety in the development of Arctic deposits. The book analyzes in detail each type of GER with an emphasis on their potential to lead to additional opportunities and threats, and assesses environmental rating as an indicator of the GER management process of Russian oil and gas companies operating in the Arctic. Although the main focus is on the Russian part of this region, many arguments and conclusions are quite applicable to the entire Arctic region. The consideration of geoecological and geopolitical aspects of the development of Arctic resources with the example of Russian oil and gas companies sheds light on the entire Arctic region, taking into account the interests of all other national and international companies involved in GER and GPR there.By Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis, Stavroula Ntoa. 2022
The four-volume set CCIS 1580, CCIS 1581, CCIS 1582, and CCIS 1583 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented…
during the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, which was held virtually in June - July 2022. The total of 1276 papers and 275 posters included in the 40 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5583 submissions.The posters presented in these four volumes are organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: user experience design and evaluation; visual design and visualization; data, information and knowledge; interacting with AI; universal access, accessibility and design for aging. Part II: multimodal and natural interaction; perception, cognition, emotion and psychophysiological monitoring; human motion modelling and monitoring; IoT and intelligent living environments. Part III: learning technologies; HCI, cultural heritage and art; eGovernment and eBusiness; digital commerce and the customer experience; social media and the metaverse. Part IV: virtual and augmented reality; autonomous vehicles and urban mobility; product and robot design; HCI and wellbeing; HCI and cybersecurity.By Carola Surkamp, Lotta König, Birgit Schädlich. 2022
Der Sammelband vereinigt Beiträge zum kulturellen Lernen aus theoretisch-konzeptioneller, empirischer und unterrichtspraktischer Perspektive. Es werden aktuelle kulturdidaktische Entwicklungen diskutiert, Konzepte…
reflektiert sowie Szenarien für einen kulturwissenschaftlich orientierten Fremdsprachenunterricht und die Lehrer*innenbildung entworfen, die für die Bereiche Englischdidaktik, Didaktik der Romanischen Sprachen und Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache ausgestaltet werden. Die Beiträge gehen aus einer sprachenübergreifenden, interdisziplinären Tagung hervor, die 2019 an der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen stattgefunden hat.Inwiefern hängen Finanzierungsinstrumente mit dem Erfolg von Unternehmungen in der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft ("Cultural/Creative Entrepreneurship") zusammen? Individuen und Firmen dieser…
Branche zeichnen sich durch eine hohe Schöpfungskraft aus, die Innovation und Wertschöpfung für Wirtschaft, die Region und die Gesellschaft mit sich bringt. Cultural/Creative Entrepreneurs sind spezifisch, da ihre Orientierung am künstlerischen Lifestyle mit Ökonomie und Unternehmertum teilweise in Konflikt steht. Die Arbeit betrachtet Motive und Orientierungen von Unternehmer*innen als Erfolgsfaktoren, da sie in der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft eine hohe Relevanz besitzen. Dabei liegt ein Fokus auf dem Zusammenspiel zwischen diesen hybriden Motiven und Kombinationen von Finanzierungsinstrumenten. Die konfigurative Mixed-Methods-Studie deckt schließlich die Intrahybridität und die Interhybridität von Finanzierungsinstrumenten auf und führt zu Implikationen für Kreativschaffende, Kultur- und Wirtschaftspolitik, Lehre, Beratung und Forschung an der Schnittstelle zwischen Kreativität und Ökonomie.