“…Is power the capacity of doing certain things without impediments, or rather the organization of forces toward one direction? The aim of this volume is to explore the relationship that Plato establishes between power and rationality and to analyze some of the problems arising in the contemporary comprehension of power. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…2.1 Academic Innovation Support in Practice -- 3 Incubator Support Action in Practice: A Conceptual Discussion -- 3.1 Information and Nudging for Utilization -- 3.2 Direct Support in Solving Problems -- 3.3 Coaching Along the Startup Process -- 3.4 Networking and Providing Creative Arenas -- 4 Conceptual Rationales Behind Public Support Systems for Innovation -- 4.1 Direct Interventions May Run the Risk of Causing Market Distortions -- 4.2 Focus on Favorable Conditions -- 5 Discussion and Conclusions -- 5.1 Direct Support with Limits -- References…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Direct Transmission -- 3.2.1. Direct Transmission: Infinite Plate -- ii -- 3.2.1.1. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…. -- 3 Solution of Linear Algebraic Circuit Equations. -- 3.1 Direct Methods. -- 3.2 Accuracy and Stability of GE. -- 3.3 Indirect/Iterative Methods. -- 3.4 Partitioning Techniques. -- 3.5 Sparse Matrix Techniques. -- Notes. -- Problems. -- 4 Solution of Nonlinear Algebraic Circuit Equations. -- 4.1 Nonlinear Network Equations. -- 4.2 Solution Techniques. -- 4.3 Application to Circuit Simulation. -- 4.4 Quasi-Newton Methods in Simulation. -- Notes. -- Problems. -- 5 Solution of Differential Circuit Equations. -- 5.1 Differential Network Equations. -- 5.2 ODE Solution Techniques. -- 5.3 Accuracy of LMS Methods. -- 5.4 Stability of LMS Methods. -- 5.5 Trapezoidal Ringing. -- 5.6 Variable Time-Step Methods. -- 5.7 Application to Circuit Simulation. -- Notes. -- Problems. -- Glossary. -- Bibliography. -- Index…”

“…This has raised the profile of these issues with policy makers and tilted much of the public debate in one direction. Some concerns revolve around the intentions of these companies, or any potential competitive distortions that could be caused by them which would differentiate them from privately-owned enterprises operating under like circumstances. …”

“…The setting is 1950s northern California, in country where, from the right height, one can see Mt. Shasta in one direction, Mt. Lassen in the other. It is a region of small, insular towns, and although it is a familiar hunting ground for the Reverend and his buddies, not everyone there welcomes black hunters. …”

“…What processes lead us in one direction or another? This book examines a key dimension of globalization: its fairness. …”

“…Navigating the workforce as a woman can feel like making your way through a minefield. Step too far in one direction, and suddenly, you're considered bossy and overbearing and difficult to work with. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Solution of Partial Differential Equations -- 1.3.1. Direct Integration Method to Solve Partial Differential Equations -- Exercises -- Answers -- 2. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Appendix 1: Methods to Estimate the Size of the Shadow Economy; I. Direct Approaches; 1. Survey Method; 2. Tax Auditing Method; II. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Jones -- -Overview -- Theoretical developments and policy implications -- Practical issues involved in the implementation of a road pricing system -- Political interest in road pricing -- A role for road pricing -- The implementation of road pricing: An assessment -- Annex: A review of the effectiveness of various measures to control urban congestion -- Bibliography -- Income and Expenditure in Belgium's Road Sector: An Attempt to Draw Up a Road Account for 1986 by Christiane Delepierre-Dramais, Belgium -- -Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter I. Direct computation of the road account -- Chapter II. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…1.7.4 Functional Redundancy1.8 Time Redundancy; 1.9 Some Additional Optimization Problems; 1.9.1 Dynamic Redundancy; Chronological Bibliography of Main Monographs on Reliability Theory (with topics on Optimization); CHAPTER 2: Formulation of Optimal Redundancy Problems; 2.1 Problem Description; 2.2 Formulation of the Optimal Redundancy Problem with a Single Restriction; 2.3 Formulation of Optimal Redundancy Problems with Multiple Constraints; 2.3.1 Direct Optimal Redundancy Problem; 2.3.2 Inverse Optimal Redundancy Problem; 2.4 Formulation of Multi-Criteria Optimal Redundancy Problems…”

“…But when we consider only one direction either A or B we only see part of the picture. …”

“…No longer will innovations travel the globe in only one direction, from developed to developing nations. …”

“…"In making decisions-be they decisions for ourselves, our families, our work, or our government-our thinking is informed by a host of factors that include the information we have on hand, the societal norms exerting pressure in one direction or another, the laws that govern us, and, increasingly, the technology that can bring the power of algorithms, AI, and computing to our aid. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…3.2 Regulatory authorities in India3.3 Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules; 3.4 Clinical trials; 3.5 Regulatory procedure; 3.6 Recent regulatory developments; 3.7 Information on updates; Notes; 4 Issues and concerns; 4.1 Clinical research; 4.2 Contract manufacturing; 5 Tax environment and related issues; 5.1 Direct taxes; 5.2 Indirect taxes; 5.3 Synopsis of benefits available to units set up in Special Economic Zones; 6 Service agreements; 6.1 Contract research/contract manufacturing agreements; 6.2 Intellectual property (IP); 6.3 Other issues; 6.4 Term and termination…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches for Network Analysis; Contents; Preface; Contributors; 1 A Survey of Computational Approaches to Reconstruct and Partition Biological Networks; 1.1 INTRODUCTION; 1.2 BIOLOGICAL NETWORKS; 1.2.1 Directed Networks; 1.2.2 Undirected Networks; 1.3 GENOME-WIDE MEASUREMENTS; 1.3.1 Gene Expression Data; 1.3.2 Gene Sets; 1.4 RECONSTRUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL NETWORKS; 1.4.1 Reconstruction of Directed Networks; 1.4.1.1 Boolean Networks; 1.4.1.2 Probabilistic Boolean Networks; 1.4.1.3 Bayesian Networks; 1.4.1.4 Collaborative Graph Model; 1.4.1.5 Frequency Method…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Control of peripheral devices (1); Direct control; Control by polling; A practical example…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Neural control of renal tubular function -- 4.1 Renal denervation -- 4.2 Increases in renal sympathetic nerve activity -- 4.2.1 Direct activation of the renal nerves -- 4.2.2 Reflex-mediated increases and decreases in the activation of the renal nerves -- 4.3 Adrenoceptors --…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- Chapter 1: Analysis of Current Practices in Reliability Prediction -- 1.1 Overview of Current Situation in Methodological Aspects of Reliability Prediction -- 1.2 Current Situation in Practical Reliability Prediction -- 1.3 From History of Reliability Prediction Development -- 1.4 Why Reliability Prediction is Not Effectively Utilized in Industry -- References -- Exercises -- Chapter 2: Successful Reliability Prediction for Industry -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Step‐by‐Step Solution for Practical Successful Reliability Prediction -- 2.3 Successful Reliability Prediction Strategy -- 2.4 The Role of Accurate Definitions in Successful Reliability Prediction: Basic Definitions -- 2.5 Successful Reliability Prediction Methodology -- References -- Exercises -- Chapter 3: Testing as a Source of Initial Information for Successful Practical Reliability Prediction -- 3.1 How the Testing Strategy Impacts the Level of Reliability Prediction -- 3.2 The Role of Field Influences on Accurate Simulation -- 3.3 Basic Concepts of Accelerated Reliability and Durability Testing Technology -- 3.4 Why Separate Simulation of Input Influences is not Effective in Accelerated Reliability and Durability Testing -- References -- Exercises -- Chapter 4: Implementation of Successful Reliability Testing and Prediction -- 4.1 Direct Implementation: Financial Results -- 4.2 Standardization as a Factor in the Implementation of Reliability Testing and Prediction -- 4.3 Implementing Reliability Testing and Prediction through Presentations, Publications, Networking as Chat with the Experts, Boards, Seminars, Workshops/Symposiums Over the World…”