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IoT-Enabled Energy Efficiency Assessment of Renewable Energy Systems and Micro-grids in Smart Cities: Harnessing the Power of IoT to Create Sustainable and Efficient Urban Environments Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #984)
by Mustapha HattiThis book embarks on a transformative exploration of sustainable urban development, integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in energy efficiency assessments of renewable energy systems and microgrids within smart cities. This work transcends conventional approaches, seamlessly blending theoretical insights with practical applications, and prioritizing real-time, IoT-enabled assessments for optimal energy utilization. Evolving the understanding of renewable energy systems and microgrids, the book distinguishes itself through its hands-on application of IoT technologies. It not only delves into theoretical aspects but also equips readers with actionable insights, guiding the implementation of IoT for informed decision-making in the dynamic landscape of smart city environments. From IoT sensor deployment strategies to data analytics techniques and practical considerations, the book's expansive scope offers a comprehensive roadmap for creating resilient and efficient energy ecosystems. Tailored for professionals, researchers, and policymakers in energy management, urban planning, and IoT technology, this resource speaks to a diverse audience. Whether the reader is an engineer aiming to optimize microgrid performance or a policymaker driving urban sustainability, the book provides indispensable insights. It serves as a compass, informing city planners on energy-efficient infrastructure, guiding researchers in developing impactful IoT applications, and assisting policymakers in formulating forward-thinking, eco-friendly regulations. In a world embracing smart technologies, this book emerges as an essential guide, steering stakeholders toward a future where the seamless integration of energy efficiency and IoT defines the landscape of truly smart and sustainable cities.
Is China's Currency Increasingly Important?: New Evidence from Renminbi Exchange Rates
by Xin Cheng Yinggang ZhouChina’s economic achievements laid solid foundations for RMB's international standing. By the end of 2022, China accounted for 18.6% of the global economy and 14.4% of world exports.However, there is a huge gap between the yuan’s growing prominence and its global use. RMB remains underutilized compared to the U.S. dollar. This book attempts to fill this gap from the view of the systemic importance of the RMB exchange rate, an angle that could be easily overlooked. We argue that pricing is too important to be relegated to an afterthought. The change of RMB exchange rate could have a systemic impact on the global financial system. Furthermore, we present substantial evidence that RMB is gaining importance globally and regionally as an anchor currency and safe-haven currency, indicating that RMB is becoming systemically important despite its relatively limited international use.It is important to understand in depth that the force that has helped fuel China’s rapid economic growth over the past few decades has been globalization and that market reform and opening up are the pillars of RMB internationalization. Currently, the new trends of anti-globalization and de-financialization have emerged. The global monetary and financial system must be reframed according to the financial needs of socially sustainable activities to prevent systemic instability and system-wide economic/social catastrophes. Against this backdrop, further internationalization of RMB should serve the real sectors in high-quality economic development.
Multimedia Technology and Enhanced Learning: 5th EAI International Conference, ICMTEL 2023, Leicester, UK, April 28-29, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #532)
by Yu-Dong Zhang Bing Wang Zuojin Hu Xianwei JiangThe four-volume set LNICST 532, 533, 534 and 535 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th EAI International Conference on Multimedia Technology and Enhanced Learning, ICMTEL 2023, held in Leicester, UK, during April 28-29, 2023.The 121 papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 285 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: AI-based education and learning systems; medical and healthcare; computer vision and image processing; data mining and machine learning; workshop 1: AI-based data processing, intelligent control and their applications; workshop 2: intelligent application in education; and workshop 3: the control and data fusion for intelligent systems.
Advances in Air Quality Research in Africa: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Air Quality in Africa (ICAQ'Africa 2022) (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Abdelwahid Mellouki Khanneh Wadinga Fomba Bertrand Tchanche Fankam Daniel M. Westervelt Michael R. GiordanoThis book presents the recent findings on air quality in Africa from the virtual event of the first International Conference on Air Quality in Africa (ICAQ 2022), providing a comprehensive overview on many subjects of air pollution that affect African society. It highlights research progress in the chemical and physical characterization of air pollutants, their related respiratory and non-respiratory health effects, measurements and monitoring of air pollutants using satellite remote sensing and modeling techniques, currently implemented abatement policies in different African countries, existing research and networking infrastructures, and novel tools for monitoring air quality. The advances in the development of local cost-effective air quality monitoring tools in Africa as well as the use of low-cost sensors in quantifying air quality levels are presented. This book is an enrichment for researchers, experts, and advocates of air quality, atmospheric chemistry and physics, satellite remote sensing applications, and policymakers in Africa.
Metaverse for Industry 5.0 (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Nilanjan Dey Soumi MajumderThis book provides a detailed picture of the metaverse for industry 5.0. In the context of Industry 5.0, the concept of the metaverse aligns with the vision of Web 4.0, representing a digital ecosystem where individuals and organizations collaborate in a human-centric approach to create personalized value.This virtual universe connects multiple interconnected worlds, enabling real-time interactions between users and computer-generated environments. By integrating technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality(MR) and the Internet of Things (IoT), the metaverse within Industry 5.0 aims to foster innovation and enhance productivity, efficiency, and overall well-being through tailored and value-driven solutions. This book explores the concept of the metaverse in the context of Industry 5.0, highlighting its definition, evolution, advantages, and disadvantages. It also discusses pillars of technological advancement, challenges, and opportunities, ethical issues including its integration into various sectors, i.e., healthcare, construction, manufacturing and others. The entry concludes with a proposal for a conceptual framework for integrating the human-centric metaverse.
Information Systems: 20th European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern Conference, EMCIS 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 11-12, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #502)
by Marinos Themistocleous Khalid Al Marri Maria Papadaki Marwan Al ZarouniThis book constitutes selected papers from the 20th European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern Conference, EMCIS 2023, which was held in Dubai, UAE, during December 11-12, 2023. EMCIS covers technical, organizational, business, and social issues in the application of information technology and is dedicated to the definition and establishment of Information Systems (IS) as a discipline of high impact for IS professionals and practitioners. It focuses on approaches that facilitate the identification of innovative research of significant relevance to the IS discipline following sound research methodologies that lead to results of measurable impact. The 43 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 126 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Metaverse; blockchain technology and applications; digital governance; healthcare information systems; artificial intelligence; Part II: Big data and analytics; digital services and social media; innovative research projects; managing information systems; smart cities.
Fashion for the Common Good: Proceedings Global Fashion Conference November 16th - 18th 2023
by Isabel Cantista Elaine L. Ritch Linda Shearer Silvia Pérez-Bou Sonika Soni KharThis book presents state-of-the-art research from around the world on how the fashion industry can help in the transition towards a sustainable model of development and a circular economy. It presents the proceedings of the 10th Global Fashion Conference held in 2023, which since its creation in 2008, has endeavoured to contribute to the recognition of a sectoral innovation system, which may lead to regional and transnational policies that promote innovation for the sake of sustainability. Presenting cutting edge research on how fashion contributes to the common good, the book covers core topics including the circular economy, social innovation, fashion law and sustainability, sustainable finance, and education for sustainability, offering a meaningful contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Next-Generation Cybersecurity: AI, ML, and Blockchain (Blockchain Technologies)
by Keshav Kaushik Ishu SharmaThis book highlights a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements and challenges in the field of cybersecurity with a focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and blockchain technologies. The book targets both researchers and practitioners working in the field of cybersecurity and aims to fill the gap in the current literature by providing a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of the integration of AI, ML, and blockchain in cybersecurity systems. The book has a technical focus and provides an in-depthexamination of the latest developments in the field. It covers a range of topics including the basics of AI, ML, and blockchain, the application of AI and ML in cybersecurity, the use of blockchain in cybersecurity, and the integrationof AI, ML, and blockchain in cybersecurity systems. Each chapter is written by leading experts in the field and provides a thorough and technical overview of the topic, including case studies, examples, and practical applications.
Driving Quality Management and Sustainability in VUCA Environments: 4th International Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability (ICQIS), Setubal, Portugal, May 22-23, 2023 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by João Reis Tiago Pinho Vítor Barbosa Luís Barreto Sandrina B. Moreira Pedro Pardal João Nabais Carlos Mata Ana MendesThis proceedings volume provides in-depth research in the fields of quality innovation, sustainability, and operations management. It features contributions from the 4th International Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability (ICQIS) that explore how research in quality and innovation boost sustainability and includes solutions to complex industrial problems presented by researchers, professionals, and managers in the field. It also examines the drivers of quality management and sustainability in VUCA environments, with a special focus on supply chain management and innovation. Featuring real business cases on quality and sustainability, this book is useful for researchers, scholars, students, and academics interested in quality management, supply chain management, circular economy, and sustainability.
Spirituality as a Resilience Factor in Life Crises: Viktor Frankl's Concept of the Mind and its Significance for Psychotherapy and Counseling (essentials)
by Gerhard SpraktiesThis essential illustrates to psychotherapists and counselors the importance of spirituality for strengthening personal resilience. We live in often exhausting and fast-moving times. The 21st century began with a series of crises on a global scale: the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the financial crisis, climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Many media outlets today are true artists when it comes to describing unsuccessful lives. Anyone who is constantly preoccupied with negative news runs the risk of losing their inner mental balance. They are in danger of falling into a mood characterized by gloom and resignation. Experienced spiritual counselor and logotherapist Gerhard Sprakties shows how a deep spiritual foundation can help us to deal with these challenges in a constructive way.
Unconstrained Optimization and Quantum Calculus (Uncertainty and Operations Research)
by Shashi Kant Mishra Bhagwat Ram Kin Keung Lai Predrag RajkovićThis book provides a better clue to apply quantum derivative instead of classical derivative in the modified optimization methods, compared with the competing books which employ a number of standard derivative optimization techniques to address large-scale, unconstrained optimization issues. Essential proofs and applications of the various techniques are given in simple manner without sacrificing accuracy. New concepts are illustrated with the help of examples. This book presents the theory and application of given optimization techniques in generalized and comprehensive manner. Methods such as steepest descent, conjugate gradient and BFGS are generalized and comparative analyses will show the efficiency of the techniques.
Poxviruses (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1451)
by Nima RezaeiSince the emergence of 2022’s monkeypox virus (MPXV) outbreak, it has been the heading of news and research articles that MPXV is being involving non-endemic areas after about its 80-year presence in endemic areas. Efforts are concentrated on understanding how MPXV has evolved to cause an epidemic. The book provides a comprehensive compendium of chapters on poxviruses in different domains. It concludes that the main problem we should deal with is not to address how MPXV has overcome the distance between non-endemic and endemic areas, but it is the non-cooperativity of logistics, research, and science in managing poxviruses’ outbreaks.
New Trends in Emerging Power-Great Power Conflicts
by Haans J. Freddy V. BijukumarThe rise and fall of states in the international system has been an interesting problem that has received attention amongst scholars, policy makers, journalists, politicians and leaders of states. Interestingly there have been numerous attempts that have sought to define, explain and interpret the consequences of these developments that occur in the international system (Chan, 2008:1). Efforts have been made to define ‘Great Powers’, ‘Middle Powers’, ‘Emerging Powers’, ‘Small Powers’, Super Powers’, ‘Hegemons’ etc, of which the idea of ‘Great Power’ and ‘Emerging Power’, receives primary attention in this research. The dramatic rise of China and India in particular, in terms of their economy and military capabilities, has brought about a paradigm shift in terms of thinking of world politics that is coupled with the decline of the US’ hegemonic status. Randall Schweller points out that there have been arguments that support the fact of the increasing potential for security competition and war between the US and China and on the other hand he also directs the reader to the optimist’s argument that the transition of power would be smooth and evolutionary where there will be efforts towards accommodating these changes that are occurring in the international system. He also points out that there will be efforts by great powers to accept these changes through restraint, reciprocity, cooperation and establish a mutually acceptable order that would benefit all (Schweller, 2011: 285). These complexities make it both interesting as well as a serious concern in terms of peace and security in the world.
Referenzmodell zur Digitalisierung des strategischen Einkaufs: Handlungsrahmen und Kernanforderungen zur Implementierung in Informationssystemen
by Boris David IdlerDieses Buch beschreibt einen anforderungsorientierten Handlungsrahmen zur Gestaltung digitaler Einkaufsprozesse. Das dafür entworfene Referenzmodell dient dabei als Ausgangspunkt mehrerer Ableitungen und ermöglicht ein grundlegendes Verständnis über die prozessualen Aufgaben im strategischen Einkauf, um die Ziele der Einkaufsorganisation zu unterstützen. Neben Lieferantenqualifikation oder Kostenmanagement werden auch Prozesse beschrieben, die erst durch eine Digitalisierung möglich sind. Damit kann die Überführung der Prozesse in Anforderungen an IT-Systeme vollzogen und auch der Frage nachgegangen werden, inwiefern die einzelnen Kernprozesse zu integrierten Prozessnetzwerken verbunden werden sollten.
Palgrave Handbook of Science and Health Journalism
by Kim Walsh-Childers Merryn McKinnonThis handbook reviews the extant literature on the most important issues in health and science journalism, with a focus on summarizing the relevant research and identifying key questions that are yet to be answered. It explores challenges and best practices in health and science reporting, formats and audiences, key topics such as climate change, pandemics and space science, and the ethics and political impacts of science and health journalist practice. With numerous international contributions, it provides a comprehensive overview of an emerging area of journalism studies and science communication.
Abschlussprüfung Teil II: Vermögen aufbauen und Risiken absichern, Finanzierungsvorhaben begleiten, Wirtschafts- und Sozialkunde (Prüfungstraining für Bankkaufleute)
by Wolfgang Grundmann Rudolf Rathner Marion LeuenrothDieses Buch bereitet auszubildende Bankkaufleute optimal auf den Teil II der 2020 neu gestalteten Abschlussprüfung vor. Wolfgang Grundmann, Marion Leuenroth und Rudolf Rathner haben für die gezielte Vorbereitung auf die gestreckte Abschlussprüfung Teil II die prüfungsrelevanten Inhalte in fünf Prüfungssätzen zusammengestellt. Grundlage für die inhaltliche Zusammenstellung der Fälle in einem Prüfungssatz war die Inhaltsvorgabe aus der neuen Ausbildungsordnung mit den Themen "Vermögen aufbauen und Risiken absichern", "Finanzierungsvorhaben begleiten" sowie "Wirtschafts- und Sozialkunde". Die einzelnen Fälle enthalten sowohl offene als auch programmierte Aufgaben. Jede Aufgabe wurde mit einer Punktzahl bewertet, die Sie für die Beantwortung der Aufgabe maximal erreichen können. Mit der Beantwortung der Aufgaben in einem Prüfungssatz können Sie analog zur Abschlussprüfung maximal 100 Punkte erreichen. Im hinteren Teil des Buches finden Sie eine Formelsammlung, die wichtigsten Euro-Beträge und einen ausführlichen Lösungsteil. Die 3. Auflage wurde überarbeitet und auf den aktuellen Stand gebracht. Die Einkommensgrenzen im Vermögensbildungsgesetz wurden geändert und auf 40.000,00 EUR/80.000,00 EUR zu versteuerndes Einkommen für Ledige/Verheiratete angehoben. Hauptversammlungen der Aktiengesellschaften können jetzt nach einer Satzungsänderung virtuell abgehalten werden. Das Wahlalter im Betriebsverfassungsgesetz (BetrVG) wurde für Arbeitnehmer von 18 Jahre auf 16 Jahre gesenkt. Die Beitragssätze und Beitragsbemessungsgrenzen sowie die Arbeitsentgeltgrenze wurden in den Aufgaben auf den neusten Stand gebracht.
The Film of the Islamic State: The Cinefication of Jihadi Video (Aktivismus- und Propagandaforschung)
by Yorck BeeseThe film of the so-called Islamic State is part of the still relatively opaque history of radical Sunni Islamist video propaganda, a field in which it is simultaneously its strongest exponent. Through its imports of aesthetics in the age of digitalization and the concurrent de-professionalization of film, this violent propaganda film has interestingly drawn attention for its seeming likeness to Hollywood film, an odd comparison that the Islamic State itself opposes through its own filmic antagonisms to commercial cinema. In an intermittent attempt at attacking cinematic illusionism, it has made increasing use of cinematic devices in order to communicate its violent and anti-humanist ideology – and has thereby entered a state of filmic self-contradiction. This book analyzes and uncovers the mechanisms and dynamics of ideological communication in the Islamic State’s videos through a combined historical and neoformalist approach, making them predictable for future researchers.
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technologies: Towards More Sustainable Cities (Green Energy and Technology)
by Ali Elkamel Ali Ahmadian Ali AlmansooriThis book brings together cross-disciplinary research on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to examine the impact of implementing CCUS tools and technologies on emissions reduction and sustainable development in cities and large metropolitan areas. An expert group of global contributors provides in-depth technical discussions, case studies, and examples with an emphasis on the worldwide application of the latest developments in technology, protocols, implementation, and application of CCUS in power and energy systems.Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technologies: Towards More Sustainable Cities is an essential multidisciplinary reference for researchers and industry practitioners from engineering, energy, computer science, data science, economics, and operational research working in the energy and environmental fields.
Forschungsmethoden Landschaftsarchitekturtheorie: Positionen und Perspektiven (Interdisziplinäre Architektur-Wissenschaft: Praxis – Theorie – Methodologie – Forschung)
by Karsten Berr Sebastian FeldhusenWie werden in Forschungsarbeiten in der Landschaftsarchitekturtheorie Erkenntnisse gewonnen? Um diese Frage zu beantworten, ist es sinnvoll, die Methode der Forschung einer individuellen Forschungsarbeit anschaulich zu machen. Ziel des Buchs ist es, eine Übersicht an aktuellen Forschungsmethoden im Feld der Landschaftsarchitekturtheorie zu geben. Damit möchte das Buch einen Beitrag zur Methodendiskussion in der Landschaftsarchitekturtheorie leisten, die häufig gefordert, aber selten geführt wird. Die Aufsätze in dem Buch sind untereinander formal und inhaltlich abgestimmt: Formal haben sie einen ähnlichen Aufbau, sodass die Methoden gut miteinander verglichen werden können. Inhaltlich sind die Aufsätze insofern miteinander abgestimmt, weil jeder Aufsatz für eine bestimmte Forschungsmethode in der Landschaftsarchitekturtheorie steht.
Neuropsychological Interventions for Children - Volume 2: Applications and Interfaces
by Caroline de Oliveira Cardoso Natália Martins DiasThis book is the second of two volumes that aim to serve as a comprehensive guide for professionals working with neuropsychological interventions especially designed for children. This second volume complements the theoretical and practical foundations presented in the first volume by presenting applications to different clinical conditions and by exploring interfaces of neuropsychology with other areas of research and practice. Chapters in this second volume are divided into two parts. The first part presents a series of case studies, illustrating the practice and experience of neuropsychological rehabilitation and habilitation in different clinical conditions. The second part brings together chapters that discuss the interfaces of neuropsychology with different areas, which can use its knowledge and interventions (such as school neuropsychology) or which can be used as strategies within neuropsychological intervention or even compose inter and transdisciplinary partnerships in the work of promotion, stimulation, or cognitive remediation, such as the use and role of music, games and play, mindfulness, and transcranial direct current stimulation. So, chapters in this second part highlight the interfaces with other approaches, knowledges or disciplines. Originally published in Portuguese and now available in English, Neuropsychological Interventions for Children – Volumes 1 and 2 will be of interest to professionals working with neuropsychology in clinical and school contexts. It will also be useful in neuropsychology teaching contexts (specialization courses in neuropsychology and related areas) and for students and professionals in interface areas, such as Psychology, Education, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy among others. The translation of the original Portuguese version of this book into English was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.
Innovationsmechanismen in Start-ups: Praxis, Strategien und Auswirkungen
by Varun Gupta"Innovationsmechanismen in Start-ups - Praxis, Strategien und Auswirkungen" dient als praktische Ressource für Start-ups, die ihre Geschäftsmodelle auf dem heimischen und globalen Markt innovieren möchten. Das Hauptziel dieses Buches ist es, die innovativen Geschäftspraktiken zu beschreiben, die von Start-ups während der Pandemie angenommen wurden, wobei ein besonderer Schwerpunkt auf der Innovation von Wertversprechen und Geschäftsmodellen liegt. Um offene Innovation zu fördern, betont dieses Buch den Wert strategischer Allianzen mit wissenschaftlichen Bibliotheken, gleichrangigen Start-ups und Freiberuflern. Darüber hinaus wurde anhand tatsächlicher Fallstudien von Start-ups gezeigt, wie wichtig technologische Innovation für die Rückmeldungserfassung, Prototypenentwicklung und sowohl sekundäre als auch primäre Marktforschung ist. Start-ups können die Bewertungs- und Adoptionsframeworks für Technologien als nützliche Referenz nutzen, wenn sie eine Technologie strategischübernehmen. In diesem Buch wird auch auf die Notwendigkeit hingewiesen, regelmäßig neue Ansätze auszuprobieren, aus Fehlern zu lernen und aktuelle Prozesse zu verbessern. Die Fähigkeit, Falschinformationen zu entlarven, von technologischen Fortschritten zu profitieren und strategische Allianzen zu bilden, wird selbst in Zeiten von Pandemien für Innovationen unerlässlich sein. Dieses Buch verknüpft theoretische Erkenntnisse mit praktischen Erfahrungen von Start-ups während der Pandemie. Mit einem perfekten Gleichgewicht zwischen empirischer Forschung und verschiedenen Studientypen ist dieses Buch eine Informationsquelle für Unternehmer, Akademiker und Forscher darüber, wie man die Innovationsfähigkeiten und Erfolgsquoten eines Unternehmens verbessern kann. Das BMI-Pandemic 2.15-Modell, eine erweiterte Version des Odyssey 3.14-Modells, wird in diesem Buch vorgestellt, das 15 Leitlinien zur Innovation von Geschäftsmodellen in Pandemien hervorhebt. Dieses Buch richtet sich an Unternehmer,Akademiker, Forscher und Technologen.
Strategische Bildkommunikation: Über den Zusammenhang von psychologischen Kundenprofilen und Bildpräferenz (Schriftenreihe der Kalaidos Fachhochschule Schweiz)
by Yannik BrandenbergerIn einer sich rasant verändernden Marketinglandschaft wird die Bedeutung einer authentischen Verbindung zwischen Unternehmen und Konsumenten immer dringlicher. Statt mit Inhalten zu überfluten, liegt die Herausforderung darin, durch gezielte visuelle Kommunikation eine tiefere Bindung aufzubauen. Diese Herausforderung wird besonders in der fehlenden Anpassung von Bildern an die psychologischen Profile der Zielgruppe deutlich, für die bisher kein empirisch validiertes Modell existiert. In diesem Buch wird ein tiefer Einblick in den Zusammenhang zwischen psychologischen Kundenprofilen und Bildpräferenzen durch die Untersuchung und Weiterentwicklung des EIC-Modells gewonnen. Die empirischen Ergebnisse, gewonnen aus einer Studie mit 95 Teilnehmenden, bestätigen diese Verbindung und eröffnen neue Perspektiven für die strategische Bildkommunikation. Als Resultat dieser Forschung präsentiert sich das ICS-Modell – ein Instrument, das Fotograf*innen und Marketingexpert*innen befähigt, die Bildkommunikation gezielt auf Zielgruppen auszurichten. Dieses Buch bietet nicht nur einen Einblick in die theoretischen Grundlagen, es regt auch dazu an, wie diese Erkenntnisse in der Praxis für eine wirkungsvolle visuelle Kommunikation genutzt werden können.
Dicke Luft - Konfliktmanagement in Gesundheitsberufen (Top im Gesundheitsjob)
by Lore Wehner Alina WehnerAngehörige von Gesundheitsberufen sind durch ständige Veränderungsprozesse, Personalmangel, komplexe Dokumentationspflichten sowie den hohen Qualitätsmaßstäben und Haftungsrisiken einem steigenden Erwartungsdruck ausgesetzt. So sind vermehrt Konflikte durch Überforderung, Leistungsdruck, gesetzlichen und innerbetrieblichen Vorgaben zu beobachten. Die Konfliktebenen sind vielfältig und reichen von der Führung, über das Team und andere Berufsgruppen bis hin zum Patienten, Kunden und den Angehörigen. Besonders im Berufsalltag wirken sich ungelöste Konflikte und schwelende Konfliktpotenziale nicht nur auf das Wohlbefinden des Einzelnen aus, sondern werden rasch zum Kostenfaktor für das gesamte Unternehmen. Häufige Krankenstände, verminderte Leistungsfähigkeit, Mobbing, Burnout, hohe Personalfluktuation und Imageverlust sind nur einige Folgeerscheinungen. Die erfahrene Autorin stellt in diesem Buch speziell auf den Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegebereich abgestimmte Methoden zur Konfliktbearbeitung und -prävention vor. Fallbeispiele und Erfahrungsberichte geben Einblick in die Praxis. Der Leser erfährt Möglichkeiten, Chancen und Grenzen gewaltfreier, nonverbaler und interkultureller Kommunikation und Konfliktlösungsstrategien. Verschiedene Lösungsansätze wie z.B. Einzelgespräch, Teamgespräch und Mediation werden vorgestellt und die Vor- und Nachteile erläutert. Das neuartige Konfliktlotsenmodell gibt einen Ausblick wie zukünftig Konflikte kreativ bewältigt werden können..
Applications of Block Chain technology and Artificial Intelligence: Lead-ins in Banking, Finance, and Capital Market (Financial Mathematics and Fintech)
by Mohammad Irfan Khan Muhammad Muhammad Attique Khan Nader NaifarToday, emerging technologies offer a new pathway for advancing the economy in the fields of banking, finance, and capital markets. Blockchain applications play a crucial role in ensuring trust and security within these industries by relying on transparency and visibility through peer-to-peer networks. The banking industry has also witnessed increased operations speed, better transparency, efficiency enhancement, fraud extenuation at less cost while sharing real-time data between various parties. Thus, the adoption of blockchain in the Banking and Insurance industry is developing very fast. It has emerged as the commonly accepted default platform for the banking and insurance industry. This book explores how blockchain technology optimizes and integrates transactions and operations, facilitating easier access to information. This, in turn, has the potential to reduce communication costs and minimize minor data transfer errors. Additionally, the book delves into the current applications of blockchain technology in the financial industry, discusses its limitations, and outlines its future prospects for broader accessibility. This book is aimed at students and researchers in financial engineering and fintech and it can serve as a reference for identifying problem areas and their possible solutions.
National-Socialist Archaeology in Europe and its Legacies
by Martijn Eickhoff Daniel Modl Katie Meheux Erwin NuijtenThis edited volume is dedicated to national-socialist archaeology as a Europe-wide phenomenon. It analyses national-socialist attempts to denationalize the archaeologies of European nations by creating a new unifying European archaeology on a racial basis. From the beginning of the nineteenth century, archaeology began to develop into an important force behind processes of nation building. At the same time, structures of transnational academic collaboration contributed strongly to the internal dynamics of the research field, which was primarily organized on a national basis. In those European countries that were confronted with national-socialist occupation and repression between 1939 and 1945, these transnational archaeological networks were to prove crucial for the development of national-socialist archaeological policies. This volume will reveal how national-socialist archaeology was to anextent valued positively in its time as highly innovative, even influencing the archaeology of non-occupied countries. Although in the final instance, it generally failed to displace the national archaeologies in Europe, the volume also analyses the long-term impact of national-socialist rule on the development of European archaeology. How did the attempts to create a unified European archaeology after 1945 continue to influence networks, methods and terminologies, institutional structures, or popular representations of the early past? Chapter “1” Is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via Springerlink.