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Information and Communication Technology in Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Sustainable and Equal Opportunity: Business Governance and Digitalization of Business Education (Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects #39)
by Reem Khamis Hamdan Allam Hamdan Bahaaeddin Alareeni Rim El KhouryThis book provides an in-depth analysis of current development concerning ICTs with reference to vocational education and training. It presents the best and innovative ICT-based solutions implemented in education and explores controversial topics such as challenges and opportunities. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have dramatically changed the way we learn and work. They have created new opportunities along with new challenges, putting profound and urgent implications on vocational education and training (VET). Nowadays, we must think broadly and make the right choices about VET using innovation and digitalization to boost the quality of vocational education and training, enable the upskilling and reskilling of adults, and enhance the employability of learners. The potential and the impact of ICTs in vocational education and training have yet to be fully exploited, leading to an emerging direction of research. This book helps readers to understand the idea of business education and education governance in a digital age. It is of interest to practitioners, administrators, researchers, teachers, teacher educators and students.
Die digitale Transformation der Automobilindustrie: Treiber - Roadmap - Praxis
by Uwe WinkelhakeDieses Buch gibt umfassende und pragmatische Handlungsempfehlungen für die sich gerade in den letzten Jahren immer rasanter verändernde Automobil- und Zulieferindustrie. China hat sich zum Leitmarkt für E-Mobilität und für die Nutzung von autonom fahrenden Robtaxis, KI und Daten entwickelt. Die etablierten Hersteller müssen sich auf Basis klarer Zielsetzungen noch viel schneller verändern, um nicht den Anschluss zu verlieren und um die Pariser Klimaziele noch erreichen zu können. Die Industrie wandelt sich umfassend von einem fahrzeugfokussierten hin zu einem mobilitätsorientierten Geschäftsmodell. Mehr und mehr Prozesse, sogar ganze Geschäftsfelder werden KI-basiert automatisch ablaufen und mit neuen Technologien verändern sich Vertriebs- und Aftersales-Strukturen. Es entstehen immer mehr Daten, die auch neue, profitable Produkte ermöglichen. Die Umstellung auf E-Fahrzeuge mit entsprechendem Lade-Umfeld, die Nutzung von Mobilitätsservices anstelle Autobesitz, klimaneutralen Produktion und auch die Kreislaufwirtschaft sind beschleunigt anzugehen. Zu den weiterhin zwingend erforderlichen digitalen Transformationen und unter Beachtung der neuesten Entwicklungen gibt das Buch in der nun dritten vollständig überarbeiteten Auflage umfassende und pragmatische Antworten auf aktuelle Fragen: Wie sind neue Technologien strukturiert einzusetzen und wo wird KI zu erheblichen Änderungen führen? Wie ist die Transformation mit welchen Schwerpunktthemen anzugehen? Der Ausblick über das Jahr 2040 hinaus am Ende des Buches wurde erweitert und es werden die zu erwartenden Veränderungen der Arbeitswelt, gerade unter KI-Aspekten, betrachtet.
Koordination des Produktionsanlaufs in globalen Produktionsnetzwerken: Kontextfaktoren, Probleme und Instrumente (mir-Edition)
by Simon DreherMit der netzwerkmäßigen Internationalisierung von Produktionsaktivitäten werden zwar Voraussetzungen für eine effektive und effiziente Produktion im globalen Wettbewerb geschaffen. Globale Produktionsnetzwerke erweisen sich allerdings bei kürzer werdenden Produktlebenszyklen und einer damit steigenden Bedeutung des Faktors Zeit als zunächst einmal kritisch hinsichtlich einer schnellen Markteinführung neuer Produkte. Denn gegenüber einer zentral angelegten Produktion sorgen sie je nach Konfiguration für einen gestiegenen und dabei zeitintensiveren Koordinationsbedarf. Das trifft insbesondere auf die Phase des Produktionsanlaufs neuer Produkte zu: In dieser zeitkritischen Phase ist nicht nur die typische Herausforderung einer Abstimmung zwischen dem Entwicklungs- und Produktionsbereich zu bewältigen; vielmehr gilt es eine zeitliche, qualitäts-, quantitäts- sowie kostenbezogene Abstimmung zwischen den international gestreuten und interdependenten Produktionsstandorten im Netzwerk herbeizuführen. Dieser zeitintensive Koordinationsbedarf steht jedoch in starkem Konflikt mit dem zunehmenden Zeitdruck aufgrund verkürzter Produktlebenszyklen. Eine zielgerichtete Koordination der am Anlauf beteiligten Unternehmensstandorte, -funktionen und -mitarbeiter mittels geeigneter Instrumente kann daher als Kernherausforderung des Managements globaler Produktionsnetzwerke bezeichnet werden; wird sie nicht bewältigt, ist nicht nur eine erfolgreiche Produkteinführung, sondern auch die vollständige Realisierung der Produktionsnetzwerken an sich innewohnenden Potenziale gefährdet. Bisherige Untersuchungen fokussieren überwiegend einzelne Koordinationsaspekte, wie technische Änderungen seitens der Entwicklung, oder Probleme der Lieferantenintegration aus interorganisationaler Perspektive. Dabei wird vernachlässigt, dass es sich bei Anläufen heutzutage nicht mehr um rein nationale Projekte handelt, sondern diese sich zu standortübergreifenden, internationalen Prozessen entwickelt haben. Ziel dieser Dissertation ist es daher, spezifisch das Einwirken der „internationalen Dimension“ globaler Produktionsnetzwerke auf die Koordination der Anlaufphase zu untersuchen. Hierzu wurde basierend auf dem Kontingenzansatz, einschlägiger Literatur und einer empirisch-basierten Vorstudie ein konzeptioneller Bezugsrahmen entwickelt, der im Wesentlichen aus drei Elementen besteht: (1) Kontextfaktoren des anlaufbezogenen Koordinationsbedarfs, (2) spezifische Koordinationsprobleme bei globalen Anläufen und (3) unterschiedliche Koordinationsinstrumente, von denen ein Beitrag zur Bewältigung der Probleme zu erwarten ist. Auf dieser Grundlage wurde in einem zweiten Schritt eine empirische Untersuchung durchgeführt. Mittels einer Mehrfachfallstudie konnten detaillierte Einblicke in die Zusammenhänge zwischen den Elementen des Bezugsrahmen gewonnen werden. Genauer wurde den Fragen nachgegangen, inwieweit sich in verschiedenen Netzwerkkonfigurationen Unterschiede in der Bedeutung einzelner Koordinationsprobleme und dem Einsatz von Koordinationsinstrumenten identifizieren lassen. Ausgehend davon wurden praktische Gestaltungsempfehlungen hinsichtlich der instrumentellen Handhabung von Koordinationsproblemen abgeleitet.
Current Research in Archaeology of South American Pampas (The Latin American Studies Book Series)
by Gustavo Federico Bonnat María Clara Álvarez Diana Leonis Mazzanti María Paula Barros Mariano Bonomo Verónica PuenteThis volume includes a selection of papers derived from the IX Conference of the Pampas region of Argentina, held virtually in 2021 in Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and organized by the National University of Mar del Plata. Located in the southern cone of South America, the Pampas are vast plain grasslands that range across central Argentina and are one of the largest prairies of the world. The early traces of humans date back to ca. 12,200 14C years BP. From the Late Pleistocene up to the Spanish Conquest in the sixteenth century, hunter-gatherer groups occupied the Pampas. Archaeological research in the region has been focused on fascinating topics such as the early peopling, the mobility circuits in the past, the interaction between indigenous and colonial societies, and the perception of this complex past by the modern Pampean society, mainly integrated by European immigrants and indigenous descendants. This book gathers these themes and includes a selection of a conference of one of the keynote speakers and 18 papers that represent diverse topics on the current Pampean research. The book is structured in two main axes: 1) prehispanic studies using different lines of evidence; 2) historical archaeology and cultural heritage.
Micro-Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering: Proceedings of 7th ICMETE 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #894)
by Devendra Kumar Sharma Sheng-Lung Peng Rohit Sharma Gwanggil JeonThe book presents high-quality papers from the Seventh International Conference on Microelectronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ICMETE 2023). It discusses the latest technological trends and advances in major research areas such as microelectronics, wireless communications, optical communication, signal processing, image processing, Big Data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and sensor network applications. This book includes the contributions of national/international scientists, researchers, and engineers from both academia and the industry. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers, professionals, and students alike.
Hybrid-Powered Brain: Neuron World Empowered by Ketone Bodies
by Takumi SatohThis book unlocks the secrets of a powerful and sustainable brain, as well as explores the concept of a hybrid-powered brain and the transformative potential of the "Small Ketogenic" system.Supplying the brain with an ample energy substrate is vital for a positive mindset and a fulfilling day. Adequate energy fuels sharp thinking and clear judgement, while an energy-deficient brain leads to a variety of problems. Low blood glucose levels make it difficult to remember and amplify negative emotions. Delve into the brain's often-overlooked energy system to avoid these situations.The human brain functions on two energy systems: glucose from carbohydrates and ketone bodies from fats. These systems complement each other, and activating the hybrid system is surprisingly simple. Adopting the "Small Ketogenic" means extending the intervals between meals and allowing for a slight feeling of hunger within a reasonable range. This approach preserves cognitive function to the maximum.Inspired by the longevity of individuals in certain villages, the hybrid-powered brain enhances mental vitality. These villagers lead vibrant lives fuelled by their powerful minds. Maintaining ketone body concentrations between 0.2-0.5 mM ensures an active and calm brain. By making slight adjustments in eating habits, and adopting the "Small Ketogenic", we can achieve healthy longevity. This sustainable approach boosts the brain and promotes optimal health effects.Embark on a transformative journey of self-improvement and discover the true potential of your brain. This book revolutionises the way you perceive and care for your brain, leading you to a sustainable and fulfilling cognitive existence.
Data and Process Visualisation for Graphic Communication: A Hands-on Approach with Python
by Francesco BianconiThis book guides the reader through the process of graphic communication with a particular focus on representing data and processes. It considers a variety of common graphic communication scenarios among those that arise most frequently in practical applications. The book is organized in two parts: representing data (Part I) and representing processes (Part II). The first part deals with the graphical representation of data. It starts with an introductory chapter on the types of variables, then guides the reader through the most common data visualization scenarios – i.e.: representing magnitudes, proportions, one variable as a function of the other, groups, relations, bivariate, trivariate and geospatial data. The second part covers various tools for the visual representation of processes; these include timelines, flow-charts, Gantt charts and PERT diagrams. In addition, the book also features four appendices which cover cross-chapter topics: mathematics and statistics review, Matplotlib primer, color representation and usage, and representation of geospatial data. Aimed at junior and senior undergraduate students in various technical, scientific, and economic fields, this book is also a valuable aid for researchers and practitioners in data science, marketing, entertainment, media and other fields.
Religionspolitik und politische Religion in Japan und Europa: Debatten um Polytheismus, Nationalismus und Kolonialismus (Studien zu Literatur und Religion / Studies on Literature and Religion #8)
by Michael Mandelartz David WeißIn der neueren Debatte um das Wechselverhältnis von Religion und Politik hat Japan bislang keine Rolle gespielt; zu Unrecht, wie der vorliegende Band zeigt. Japan dürfte das einzige Land mit polytheistisch geprägter Kultur sein, das dem Imperialismus erfolgreich Widerstand entgegensetzte. Mit dem Aufstieg zur Kolonialmacht und der Erhebung des Shintoismus zur Staatsreligion stellte es die Denkmuster europäischer Überlegenheit infrage. Die polytheistische Religion sollte in diesem Transformationsprozess die historische Kontinuität des neuen Staates verbürgen. Dabei stimmen die rhetorischen Strategien überraschend genau mit dem Rückgriff der deutschen Romantik auf vermeintliche ‚Ursprünge‘ überein. Religiöse Symbolsprachen sind interpretationsoffen gegenüber politischen Deutungen, auch quer zur Unterscheidung von poly- und monotheistischen Religionen. Dies zeigt der Band in fünf Fallstudien von Germanisten und Japanologen.
European Radio Documentary: A History of the Format and Its Festivals
by Tereza RekováThis book studies the history and significance of radio documentaries in Europe, and the institutions that are specialized on this genre. Focused on the 50-year history of the International Feature Conference (an annual gathering of radio documentarians from around the world), the book discusses the Prix Europa, Prix Italia, the Third Coast International Audio Festival, and the HearSay Audio Arts Festival. The book tells the story of people who chose sound as their lifestyle and who spread their passion worldwide.
Exploring the Effectiveness of International Knowledge Cooperation: An Analysis of Selected Development Knowledge Actors
by Stephan Klingebiel Flora L. Hartmann Elisa Madani Jonas Paintner Rebekka A. Rohe Lisa Trebs Teodor WolkIn this open access book, we provide evidence to support the conceptual discussion of what constitutes “modalities of knowledge interaction” and suggest an analytical framework for effective knowledge cooperation. In practice, knowledge cooperation is realised through different modalities that serve as a toolbox to co-create, share and communicate knowledge among actors. Effective knowledge cooperation is crucial to addressing global challenges. It is increasingly attracting attention due to the rise of South–South Cooperation, to which it is central. Our empirical cases (Germany, India, Republic of Korea and Rwanda) comprise South-South cooperation and traditional development cooperation actors.
Functional and Logic Programming: 17th International Symposium, FLOPS 2024, Kumamoto, Japan, May 15–17, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14659)
by Jeremy Gibbons Dale MillerThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on Functional and Logic Programming, FLOPS 2024, held in Kumamoto, Japan, in May 2024. The 15 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. The scope includes all aspects of the design, semantics, theory, applications, implementations, and teaching of declarative programming. FLOPS speci cally aims to promote cross-fertilization between theory and practice and among di erent styles of declarative programming.
ICT: Proceedings of ICTCS 2023, Volume 4 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #878)
by M. Shamim Kaiser Juanying Xie Vijay Singh RathoreThis book contains best selected research papers presented at ICTCS 2023: Eighth International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies. The conference will be held in Jaipur, India during 8 – 9 December 2023. The book covers state-of-the-art as well as emerging topics pertaining to ICT and effective strategies for its implementation for engineering and managerial applications. This book contains papers mainly focused on ICT for computation, algorithms and data analytics and IT security. The work is presented in five volumes.
Image Analysis and Recognition: 14th International Conference, ICIAR 2017, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 5–7, 2017, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #10317)
by Fakhri Karray Aurélio Campilho Farida CherietThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Image Analysis and Recognition, ICIAR 2017, held in Montreal, QC, Canada, in July 2017. The 73 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 133 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: machine learning in image recognition; machine learning for medical image computing; image enhancement and reconstruction; image segmentation; motion and tracking; 3D computer vision; feature extraction; detection and classification; biomedical image analysis; image analysis in ophthalmology; remote sensing; applications.
Control and Information Sciences: Select Proceedings of CISCON 2022 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1140)
by V. I. George K. V. Santhosh Samavedham LakshminarayananThis book presents the select peer-reviewed proceedings of the Control Instrumentation and System Conference (CISCON 2022) held at Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal. It examines a wide spectrum covering the latest trends in the fields of instrumentation, sensors and systems, and industrial automation and control. The topics covered include image and signal processing, robotics, renewable energy, power systems, and power drives, performance attributes of MEMS, multi-sensor data fusion, machine learning, optimization techniques, process control, safety monitoring, safety-critical control, supervisory control, system modeling and virtual instrumentation. The book is a valuable reference for researchers and professionals interested in sensors, adaptive control, automation and control, and allied fields.
SMALL TALK: 10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them
by Richard Pink Roxanne Pink‘A (self) love letter to those whose brains are beautifully and uniquely different’ Riyadh Khalaf | ‘Books like this are so important’ Rach IdowuWhen ‘ADHD wife’ Rox and neurotypical husband Rich asked their community of 2.5 million what the biggest ADHD struggle is, the thousands of replies changed everything. As they learned, the real enemy isn’t productivity or focus, but the toxic ADHD core beliefs we’ve internalised.With candour and kindness, they share personal stories to highlight and reframe the 10 big lies that ADHD people believe about themselves. From ‘I am lazy’ to ‘Everybody hates me’ and ‘I quit everything I start’, Small Talk will empower ADHDers and those who love them to navigate life with compassion, humour and hope. Whether you were diagnosed early or are new to the neurospicy community, Small Talk will change your relationship with yourself and others. It will help you to stop being your worst fear-leader, start bigging yourself up, and live your best neurodivergent life.Learn how to:Identify your limiting ADHD beliefsBreak free from neurotypical standardsSupport and understand your ADHDers Adopt a self-kindness mindsetCommunicate your needs & boundariesCelebrate the joys of ADHD________________________________Praise for Dirty Laundry: 'A godsend!' Davina McCall 'Essential for ADHDers and all who love them' 5* reader review 'Life-changing' 5* reader review 'It's not just me! Blew my mind, validated my life' 5* reader review Soul-soothing for anyone in an ADHD relationship' 5* reader review
The Muse of History: The Ancient Greeks from the Enlightenment to the Present
by Oswyn MurrayHow the modern world has understood the ancient Greeks and why they matter todayThe study of ancient Greek history has been central to the western conception of history since the Renaissance. The Muse of History traces the shifting patterns of this preoccupation in the last three centuries, in which each generation has reinterpreted the Greeks in the light of their contemporary world, through times of revolution, conflicting ideologies and warfare. It aims to offer a new history of Greek historiography from the Enlightenment to the present, and to acknowledge the continuing spiritual importance of the ancient Greeks for European culture in the twentieth century under totalitarian persecutions. Through the study of different historians, many of them unjustly forgotten, it shows the problematic nature of the Anglo-Saxon tradition and the importance of ideas from the continent of Europe, the ambiguities of democracy, and the impossibility of understanding the past or the present outside our common European heritage. It ends by offering suggestions for the future of the study of the Greeks in the context of world history.
Choose You: Gentle Words to Help You Heal and Grow
by Helen Marie'An extraordinary gem' - ABBY RAWLINSON'Beautiful and nurturing' - ANNA WILLIAMSONAre you searching for inner calm or hoping to deepen your self-love? Are you looking to understand your emotions and set healthy boundaries?In Choose You, therapist Helen Marie's gentle, supportive bite-sized wisdom will encourage you to:- Speak to yourself with kindness- Learn to set boundaries- Step back to see things a little more clearly- Show up for yourself- Find moments of stillness- Take time to heal- Seek authentic connections- And treat yourself like someone you love.Featuring journal prompts, intuitive questions, reflective exercises and therapy-inspired lists for you to nurture your thoughts, this beautiful and soothing book has everything you need to begin your journey of understanding yourself and your needs better.
How to be the Talk of the Ton: & Be The Talk Of The Ton
by Lady WhistleblowerShall we promenade? Dear Reader,Welcome to the definitive guide to navigating the social season. Learn about etiquette in all its forms. Within these abundant leaves you will be gifted with all the instruction and patronage necessary to take your place in society. Sort your Dandies from your Rakes, your Merry Andrews from your Bucks. All of the menagerie of beau monde's are contained within. So read on dearest reader and bury oneself in the pool of knowledge that will equip oneself to become the talk of the ton.Yours sincerelyLady Whistleblower
If You Live To 100, You Might As Well Be Happy: Lessons for a Long and Joyful Life: The Korean Bestseller
by Rhee Kun HooAs an old Korean saying goes...‘You learn to use gums in place of teeth.’Rhee Kun Hoo was in his seventies and retired from a prestigious career in psychiatry when he took up writing. In his youth Professor Rhee lived an extraordinary life, filled with action and purpose. He served time in prison for opposing his country’s totalitarian government. He led the efforts to fix South Korea’s fledgling mental health system. He built a family and raised four kids.Now in his twilight years, having, much to his surprise, become a bestselling, beloved writer in South Korea, Rhee turns his pen to the often-overlooked value of ageing. Here he shares his wisdom and philosophy for finding a life well-lived, exploring forgiveness, how to persevere (but also know when to quit), facing your insecurities and opening yourself to the simple joys available to you every day.This comforting Korean bestseller offers guidance for attaining ordinary happiness at any age and shows us that life is a story worth reading until the very last page.
The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism (& How It Came to Control Your Life)
by George Monbiot Peter HutchisonHow can you fight something if you don’t know it exists? We live under an ideology that preys on every aspect of our lives: our education and our jobs; our healthcare and our leisure; our relationships and our mental wellbeing; the planet we inhabit – the very air we breathe. So pervasive has it become that, for most people, it has no name. It seems unavoidable, like a natural law.But trace it back to its roots, and we discover that it is neither inevitable nor immutable. It was conceived, propagated, and then concealed by the powerful few. Our task is to bring it into the light—and to build a new system that is worth fighting for.Neoliberalism. Do you know what it is?
You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here: A Psychiatrist’s Life
by Benji WaterhouseA humane, hilarious and heart-breaking window into the world of psychiatry from ‘the Adam Kay of mental healthcare’ (THE TIMES) 'Very funny and deeply sympathetic. Really excellent' HENRY MARSH'This is honestly my dream book. Both fascinating and bleakly funny' FERN BRADY‘Honest, funny, saddening and uplifting all rolled into one’ JO BRANDA woman in a wedding dress arrives at the hospital looking for Harry Styles.A lorry driver with schizophrenia believes he’s got a cure for coronavirus.A depressed man hides his profession from his GP due to stigma.Most of the psychiatric cases in this book are his patients. Some of them are family. One of them is him.Unlocking the doors to the psych ward, NHS psychiatrist Dr Benji Waterhouse provides a fly-on-the-padded-wall account of medicine’s most mysterious and controversial speciality.Why would anyone in their right mind choose to be a psychiatrist? Are the solutions to people’s messy lives really within medical school textbooks? And how can vulnerable patients receive the care they need when psychiatry lacks staff, hospital beds and any actual cures?You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here explores these complicated questions from both sides of the doctor’s desk.This is the perfect read for fans of This Is Going to Hurt, Unnatural Causes and The Prison Doctor.
Nonlinear Differential Equations (Chapman & Hall/CRC Research Notes in Mathematics Series)
by Pavel DrabekWorking with mathematical models today requires in-depth knowledge of recent methods developed for solving nonlinear differential equations. Keeping abreast of these developments is the goal of the regular meetings of nonlinear analysts held in the Czech Republic, the most recent of which formed the basis of this volume.The subject addressed by these authors is the theory of nonlinear differential equations, with focus on the quasilinear elliptic differential equations of the degenerate type.
The History of Museums Vol 4: With A Bibliography And List Of Museums In The United Kingdom
by David MurrayMuseums and collecting is now a major area of cultural studies. This selected group of key texts opens the investigation and appreciation of museum history. Edward Edwards, chief pioneer of municipal public libraries, chronicles the founders and early donors to the British Museum. Greenwood and Murray provide informative pictures of the early history of the museum movement. Sir William Flower, Director of the British Museum (Natural History), takes a pioneering philosophical approach to the sphere of natural history in relation to museums. Similarly, Acland and Ruskin discuss and explore the relationships of art and architecture to museums.
The History of Museums Vol 1: With Notices Of Its Chief Augmentors And Other Benefactors, 1570-1870
by Edward EdwardsMuseums and collecting is now a major area of cultural studies. This selected group of key texts opens the investigation and appreciation of museum history. Edward Edwards, chief pioneer of municipal public libraries, chronicles the founders and early donors to the British Museum. Greenwood and Murray provide informative pictures of the early history of the museum movement. Sir William Flower, Director of the British Museum (Natural History), takes a pioneering philosophical approach to the sphere of natural history in relation to museums. Similarly, Acland and Ruskin discuss and explore the relationships of art and architecture to museums.
Nonlinear Differential Equations (Chapman & Hall/CRC Research Notes in Mathematics Series)
by Pavel DrabekWorking with mathematical models today requires in-depth knowledge of recent methods developed for solving nonlinear differential equations. Keeping abreast of these developments is the goal of the regular meetings of nonlinear analysts held in the Czech Republic, the most recent of which formed the basis of this volume.The subject addressed by these authors is the theory of nonlinear differential equations, with focus on the quasilinear elliptic differential equations of the degenerate type.