Tabla de Contenidos: “…Restoration of Sleep Deprivation-Induced Cognitive Deficits with a Combination of Caffeine and Naps -- SUMMARY -- 4 Safety of Caffeine Usage -- CAFFEINE AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK -- CAFFEINE EFFECTS ON REPRODUCTION -- CAFFEINE EFFECTS ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY -- CAFFEINE EFFECTS ON FLUID HOMEOSTASIS -- DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF HIGH DOSES OF CAFFEINE -- Effects of Caffeine in the Context of Stress -- Risks of Caffeine in Combination with Ephedrine and Other Stimulants -- Physical Dependence and Withdrawal -- SUMMARY -- 5 Doses and Delivery Mechanisms -- OPTIMUM CAFFEINE DOSAGE -- Physical Performance -- Cognitive Performance -- CAFFEINE DELIVERY MECHANISMS -- SUMMARY -- 6 Special Considerations -- EDUCATION AND TRAINING ISSUES -- LABELING -- ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS -- ALTERNATIVES TO CAFFEINE FOR MAINTENANCE OF COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE -- Naps -- Pemoline -- Modafinil -- Amphetamine -- SUMMARY -- 7 Response to Military Questions, Conclusions, and Recommendations -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Hypertension -- Cardiovascular Disease -- Reproduction -- Osteoporosis -- Fluid Homeostasis -- Behavioral Effects -- Physical Dependence and Withdrawal -- Caffeine and Stress -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Combination of Caffeine and Naps -- Amphetamine -- Modafinil -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- ADDITIONAL RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS -- References -- Appendixes -- A Workshop Agenda and Abstracts -- Workshop Abstracts -- GENERAL OVERVIEW OF MILITARY INTEREST AND RESEARCH ON ROLE OF CAFFEINE IN PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE -- CAFFEINE AND MUSCLE METABOLISM DURING PROLONGED EXERCISE -- EFFECT OF CAFFEINE ON COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND ALERTNESS -- CAFFEINE AND SENTRY DUTY PERFORMANCE -- Conclusions…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…1 Fashion Renovation via Upcycling; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Fast Fashion; 3 Textile Waste and Recycling; 3.1 Classification of Textile Waste; 3.2 Recycling Technologies; 4 Textile Upcycling; 4.1 History of Upcycling; 4.2 Global Scenario; 4.2.1 Kallio; 4.2.2 Sword & Plough; 4.2.3 Reformation; 4.2.4 Looptworks; 4.2.5 Seamly.co; 4.2.6 Reclaimed; 4.3 Indian Scenario; 4.3.1 Trmtab; 4.3.2 BlueMadeGreen; 4.4 Framework for Upcycling; 5 Case Studies on Textile Upcycling; 5.1 Case Study 1-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt into Kid's Nightwear ; 5.2 Case Study 2-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt and Tank Top into Kid's Frock5.3 Case Study 3-Conversion of T-shirt into Kid's a-Line Skirt; 5.4 Case Study 4-Conversion of Nighty and Frock into Kid's Frock; 5.5 Case Study 5-Conversion of T-shirt into Kid's Frock; 5.6 Case Study 6-Conversion of T-shirt into Baby Frock; 5.7 Case Study 7-Conversion of T-shirt into Kid's Fancy Frock; 5.8 Case Study 8-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt into Kid's T-shirt; 5.9 Case Study 9-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt into Teenage T-shirt with Lace Neck; 5.10 Case Study 10-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt into Kid's Night Pant ; 6 Customer Feedback7 Conclusions; References; 2 The Use of Recycled Fibers in Fashion and Home Products; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 The Textile and Apparel Industry; 3 Textile Recycling Aligned with the Circular Economy; 4 Open- and Closed-Loop Recycling; 5 Recycling and Reuse; 6 The Textile and Apparel Supply Chain; 7 Recycling in the Textile and Apparel Industry; 8 Mechanical Recycling; 9 Chemical Recycling; 10 Textile and Apparel Recycling Programs in the Industry; 11 Raw Materials-Fibers/Yarns; 12 Unifi; 13 Tenjin; 14 Aquafil; 15 Martex Fiber; 16 Evrnu; 17 EcoAlf; 18 Timberland; 19 Nike ; 20 Speedo21 Adidas; 22 Hanes; 23 H 24 The North Face; 25 Patagonia; 26 Cone Denim; 27 Levi Straus & Co; 28 Conclusion; References; 3 Denim Recycling; Abstract; 1 The Denim Background; 1.1 History of Blue Jeans; 1.2 Interesting Facts About Blue Jeans; 1.3 Soft Value of Denim Jeans; 1.4 Social and Cultural Value of Denim Jeans; 1.5 Individualistic Intimacy of Blue Jeans; 1.6 Life Cycle of Denim Jeans; 2 Problems with Textile Waste-Denim Waste and Associated Issues; 2.1 Types of Waste; 2.2 Denim Waste and Associated Issues; 2.3 Indigo Dyes; 2.4 Dyeing Pollution-Savar, Bangladesh ; 2.5 Pollution in Xintang, South West China2.6 Problems Associated with Waste Management; 3 Reuse and Recycling of Denim-Technology of Denim Recycling; 3.1 Source of Denim Waste; 3.2 Repurpose and Reuse Denim Jeans; 3.3 Upcycling of Denim Jeans; 3.4 Constraints in Denim Jean Recycling; 3.5 Mechanical Recycling of Denim Jeans; 3.6 Chemical Recycling in Denim Manufacturing Process; 4 Economics of Denim Recycling; 4.1 Efforts for a Circular Economy; 4.2 Evaluation of Jeans for Sustainability; 4.3 GSTAR-RAW Project; 4.4 Iris Industries-Denimite…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright and Credits -- Packt Upsell -- Contributors -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Blockchain 101 -- The growth of blockchain technology -- Distributed systems -- The history of blockchain and Bitcoin -- Electronic cash -- Blockchain -- Blockchain defined -- Peer-to-peer -- Distributed ledger -- Cryptographically-secure -- Append-only -- Updateable via consensus -- Generic elements of a blockchain -- How blockchain works -- How blockchain accumulates blocks -- Benefits and limitations of blockchain -- Tiers of blockchain technology -- Features of a blockchain -- Types of blockchain -- Distributed ledgers -- Distributed Ledger Technology -- Public blockchains -- Private blockchains -- Semiprivate blockchains -- Sidechains -- Permissioned ledger -- Shared ledger -- Fully private and proprietary blockchains -- Tokenized blockchains -- Tokenless blockchains -- Consensus -- Consensus mechanism -- Types of consensus mechanisms -- Consensus in blockchain -- CAP theorem and blockchain -- Summary -- Chapter 2: Decentralization -- Decentralization using blockchain -- Methods of decentralization -- Disintermediation -- Contest-driven decentralization -- Routes to decentralization -- How to decentralize -- The decentralization framework example -- Blockchain and full ecosystem decentralization -- Storage -- Communication -- Computing power and decentralization -- Smart contracts -- Decentralized Organizations -- Decentralized Autonomous Organizations -- Decentralized Autonomous Corporations -- Decentralized Autonomous Societies -- Decentralized Applications (DApps) -- Requirements of a Decentralized Application -- Operations of a DApp -- DApp examples -- KYC-Chain -- OpenBazaar -- Lazooz -- Platforms for decentralization -- Ethereum -- MaidSafe -- Lisk -- Summary -- Chapter 3: Symmetric Cryptography…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Credits -- About the Author -- About the Reviewer -- www.PacktPub.com -- Customer Feedback -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Blockchain 101 -- Distributed systems -- CAP theorem -- Byzantine Generals problem -- Consensus -- Consensus mechanisms -- Types of consensus mechanism -- The history of blockchain -- Electronic cash -- The concept of electronic cash -- Introduction to blockchain -- Various technical definitions of blockchains -- Generic elements of a blockchain -- Addresses -- Transaction -- Block -- Peer-to-peer network -- Scripting or programming language -- Virtual machine -- State machine -- Nodes -- Smart contracts -- Features of a blockchain -- Distributed consensus -- Transaction verification -- Platforms for smart contracts -- Transferring value between peers -- Generating cryptocurrency -- Smart property -- Provider of security -- Immutability -- Uniqueness -- Smart contracts -- Applications of blockchain technology -- How blockchains accumulate blocks -- Tiers of blockchain technology -- Blockchain 1.0 -- Blockchain 2.0 -- Blockchain 3.0 -- Generation X (Blockchain X) -- Types of blockchain -- Public blockchains -- Private blockchains -- Semi-private blockchains -- Sidechains -- Permissioned ledger -- Distributed ledger -- Shared ledger -- Fully private and proprietary blockchains -- Tokenized blockchains -- Tokenless blockchains -- Consensus in blockchain -- Proof of Work -- Proof of Stake -- Delegated Proof of Stake -- Proof of Elapsed Time -- Deposit-based consensus -- Proof of importance -- Federated consensus or federated Byzantine consensus -- Reputation-based mechanisms -- Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance -- CAP theorem and blockchain -- Benefits and limitations of blockchain -- Decentralization -- Transparency and trust -- Immutability -- High availability -- Highly secure…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Access to complaint mechanisms -- Recommendations to strengthen access to complaint mechanisms -- 4.3.3. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- Effectiveness and impact -- Forming genuine partnerships -- Conclusion and recommendations -- Co-ordination mechanisms exist, but there is room to improve them -- Stakeholders still need research to be more accessible, and in synthesised formats -- Collaborative research is promising, but key questions remain unanswered -- References -- 3 Terms of engagement: Where learning meets culture -- Introduction -- What are the characteristics of a culture of research engagement in education systems? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Segmentation beyond the surface -- Refining targeting strategies -- Predictive analysis - the game-changer -- Dynamics 365 - a bedrock of quality data -- Real-world impact - a clothing brand case study -- Predictive lead scoring and opportunity management -- Anatomy of predictive lead scoring in Dynamics 365 AI -- The transformative nature of predictive scoring in sales -- Holistic opportunity management with Dynamics 365 AI -- Deep dive into predictive analysis and its implications -- An illustration of predictive lead scoring -- Personalization and recommendation engines for sales effectiveness -- Data-driven personalization in Dynamics 365 AI -- Recommendation engines - beyond the obvious -- Feedback loops and iterative refinement -- Personalization in action - a real-world glimpse -- Examples -- Example 1 - ElevateApparel's customer segmentation triumph -- Example 2 - ProTech Solutions and the predictive power -- Example 3 - NovelReads' personalized book journey -- Limitations and pitfalls of using AI for sales -- Summary -- Questions -- Answers -- Chapter 4: Driving Customer Service Excellence with Dynamics 365 AI -- Enhancing customer experience with virtual agents and chatbots -- The mechanics of continuous learning -- Feedback loops and data analysis -- Example of adaptation in action -- Training with synthetic data -- Real-time performance adjustments -- Evolving with consumer trends -- Integration with human feedback -- AI-powered sentiment analysis and customer sentiment tracking -- Technical aspects of sentiment analysis -- ML for enhanced sentiment detection -- Real-time sentiment tracking and response adaptation -- Predictive analytics in sentiment analysis -- Sentiment analysis for personalized marketing -- Data-driven strategy adjustments -- Challenges and ethical and security considerations…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Practical Error Bounds. -- 6.5 Error Estimation in Quantities of Interest -- 6.5.1 Recovery-based Estimates for the Error in Quantities of Interest -- 6.5.2 The Stress Intensity Factor as QoI: Error Estimation -- References -- 7 -FEM: An Efficient Simulation Tool Using Simple Meshes for Problems in Structure Mechanics and Heat Transfer -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Linear Elasticity -- 7.2.1 Dirichlet Conditions -- 7.2.2 Mixed Boundary Conditions -- 7.3 Linear Elasticity with Multiple Materials -- 7.4 Linear Elasticity with Cracks -- 7.5 Heat Equation -- 7.6 Conclusions and Perspectives -- References -- 8 eXtended Boundary Element Method (XBEM) for Fracture Mechanics and Wave Problems -- 8.1 Introduction…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…5.3 Sample Specifications of MEMS Wafers -- 5.4 Standards of Silicon Wafers -- References -- Chapter 6 Epi Wafers: Preparation and Properties -- 6.1 Silicon Epitaxy-The Basics -- 6.2 The Epi-Poly Process -- 6.3 Etch Stop Layers -- 6.4 Epi on SOI Substrates -- 6.5 Selective Epitaxy and Epitaxial Layer Overgrowth -- 6.6 Metrology -- 6.7 Commercially Available Epitaxy Systems -- 6.8 Summary -- References -- Chapter 7 Thick-Film SOI Wafers: Preparation and Properties -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Overview of SOI -- 7.3 Silicon Wafer Parameters for Direct Bonding -- 7.4 Fabrication of Thick-Film BSOI by Mechanical Grinding and Polishing -- 7.5 BESOI Process -- 7.6 Techniques Based on Thin-Film SOI and Silicon Epitaxy -- 7.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Silicon Dioxides -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Growth Methods of Silicon Dioxide -- 8.3 Structure and Properties of Silicon Dioxides -- 8.4 Processing of Silicon Dioxides -- References -- PART II: Modeling in MEMS Methods -- Chapter 9 Multiscale Modeling -- 9.1 Microscopic and Macroscopic Equations -- 9.2 Computational Methods -- References -- Chapter 10 Manufacture and Processing of MEMS Structures -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Requirements for Modeling Micromachining -- 10.3 Micromachining As a Front Propagation Problem -- 10.4 Anisotropic Etching: Geometrical Simulators -- 10.5 Anisotropic Etching: Atomistic Simulators -- 10.6 A Survey of Etching Simulators -- References -- Chapter 11 Mechanical Properties of Silicon Microstructures -- 11.1 Basic Structural Properties of Crystalline Silicon -- 11.2 Dislocations in Silicon -- 11.3 Physical Mechanisms of Fracture in Silicon -- 11.4 Physical Mechanisms of Fatigue of Silicon -- References -- Additional References -- Chapter 12 Electrostatic and RF-Properties of MEMS Structures -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Model System for a Dynamic Micromechanical Device…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The use of selective monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs for evaluating pharmacological and physiological mechanisms.--Trendelenburg, U., Graefe, K.H., and Henseling, M. …”
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Tabla de Contenidos: “…Introduction : the times they are a changin : constitutional transformations in Latin America since the 1990s / Detlef Nolte and Almut Schilling-Vacaflor -- Explaining constitutional change : comparing the logic, advantages and shortcomings of static and dynamic approaches / Astrid Lorenz -- Toward a theory of formal constitutional change : mechanisms of constitutional adaptation in Latin America -- Gabriel negretto -- Still the land of presidentialism? …”
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Tabla de Contenidos: “…COIN effort is slow to unfold -- Traditional U.S. military forces may need to be adjusted -- Fallujah -- Tal Afar -- Baghdad -- Air support -- Combatting improvised explosive devices -- Detainee operations -- U.S. development and support of Iraqi forces -- Iraqi police -- Iraqi armed forces -- Assessing progress in counterinsurgency -- Iraqi casualties and displacement -- Iraqi economy -- Iraqi opinion -- Accounting for success and failure -- Understanding Iraqi society -- Little planning for the occupation of Iraq -- The impact of a lack od international support for the war -- The disastrous effects of prematurely dismantling the Ba'athist regime -- The challenge of building a new Iraqi state from scratch -- Instituting a new system of justice -- Undertaking the reconstruction of Iraq -- The consequences of failing to maintain security early on military missions -- Lck of infiltration and tips hinder intelligence on the insurgency -- Building effective capabilities for counterinsurgency -- Use of force -- Public safety and security -- Partnering with and enabling indigenous forces -- Reporting on the enemy and infiltration -- Provision of essential services -- Informing and influencing operations -- Rigorous and coordinated detainee operations -- Recommendations -- Development of strategy -- Coalition-building -- Planning process -- Unity of effort -- Interagency process -- Host-nation governance -- Funding mechanisms -- Counterinsurgency as a mission -- Protection of the indigenous population -- Personnel policy -- U.S. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…System Analysis. The Mechanisms for Creating a Theatre Repertoire. Literary Secretariat - Creator / Maker of Directorial Views -- RESEARCHES INTO THEATRICAL PEDAGOGY, LANGUAGE OF ANIMATION THEATRE AND ART OF ACTING -- Defining Aspects in Forming the Artistic Personality of the Animation Theatre Actor -- About the Innovative Role of the Animated Object on the Dramatic Theatre Scene -- Styles, Techniques and Interpretations in the Creation of Bunraku Puppets -- School as a Laboratory -- The Actor's Body as a Performing Space for the Animated Object (from the Perspective of Nicolas Gousseff's Artistic Beliefs and the Feldenkrais Method in Puppetry) -- The Expressivity of an Actor's Speech on and off the Stage -- Psycho-pedagogical Approaches in the Training of the Acting Student -- The Identity of Romanian Ballet -- INTERFERENCES - DRAMATIC LITERATURE, RESEARCHES AND PERFORMING ASPECTS -- Matei Vișniec - Romanian Playwright and Promoter of Young Talents -- Ștefan Oprea - the Profile of an Authentic Researcher -- Researchers for Iași, Revolving around Shakespeare's Plays -- The Monologue in the Dramatic Text and in the Performance -- Dramaturgy - Society's Mirror -- Theological and Philosophical Aspects of the Fool in England -- Interferences and Connections between Samuel Beckett's Prose and Theatre - a Few Situations Encountered in My Research -- The Modernity of a Dramatic Art Lecture at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century -- Balance and Imbalance in the Process of Research of Gogol's Characters -- PERSPECTIVES FROM PRESENT TO FUTURE -- The New Wave of Romanian Independent Theatre: Ethical and Aesthetic Trends -- The New Wave of Independent Theatre in Romania - Some Considerations -- Theatricality in the Beginning of the Posthuman Era -- Theatre and Creative Industries…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Invasions of Terrestrial Arthropods: Mechanisms, Pathways, and Dynamics / 5. Vectors of Invasions in Freshwater Invertebrates and Fishes / 6. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Petersburg IT Professionals Business ideas and partners; Clients; Starting capital; Office space; Jobs; Advice and information; Services; 7 Social Mechanisms Governing the Informal Transactions between Russian IT Managers; Reciprocal expectations in Russian managers' transactions; Brokerage; The mixing of personal and professional spheres of life; 8 The Spirit of Russian IT Capitalism; The connexionist spirit of Western capitalism; The domestic spirit of Russian IT capitalism; 9 Conclusions; Appendix: List of Respondents -- Notes -- References -- Index…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…/ The International Criminal Court: key features and current challenges / The Legacy of Nuremberg / Nuremberg, justice and the beast of impunity / The Judicial legacy of Nuremberg--the statute of the International Military Tribunal of Nuremberg and the International Criminal Court / Enforcement of Nuremberg norms: the role for mechanisms other than the ICC / War reparations, the Holocaust, and the ICC / The plot to kill Hitler: July 20, 1944 and the story of the German resistance movement / Totalitarian regimes: a comparative analysis of national socialism and the German Democratic Republic / Liberating perspectives…”

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Tabla de Contenidos: “…Liao Mathematical Modeling of Brain Circuitry during Cerebellar Movement Control; Henrik Jorntell, Per-Ola Forsberg, Fredrik Bengtsson, and Rolf Johansson Development of Hand Rehabilitation System Using Wire-Driven Link Mechanism for Paralysis Patients; Hiroshi Yamaura1, Kojiro Matsushita, Ryu Kato, and Hiroshi Yokoi A Test Environment for Studying the Human-Likeness of Robotic Eye Movements Index…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Closed -- The Hybrid Web -- An Open Economic System -- Chapter 3 Be Who You Want to Be -- The Rise of the Avatars -- Digital Fashion -- iCommerce -- A Cambrian Explosion of Identity -- Chapter 4 Be Where You Want to Be -- Virtual Worlds -- Gaming in the Metaverse -- Sports in the Metaverse -- Media and Entertainment in the Metaverse -- Education in the Metaverse -- Power to the Creators -- Chapter 5 Unbounded Creativity for Brands -- Beyond flash -- The Power of an Immersive Community -- Endless New Touchpoints -- Continuous and Real-Time Insights -- Increased Sustainability -- Virtual World Considerations -- The Era of Experience Marketing -- Creativity, Community, and Co-Creation -- Chapter 6 Exponential Enterprise Connectivity -- A Changing World -- The Future of Immersive Work -- The Metaverse Job Market -- How to Get Started -- Digital Twins -- The Role of Governments -- Chapter 7 The Creator Economy -- A Vibrant Metaverse Economy -- Why Tokens Matter -- Challenges of NFTs -- Digital Real Estate -- Economic Mechanisms -- From DeFi to MetaFi -- Chapter 8 Digitalism in the Metaverse -- Technology Is Neutral -- Dangers of the Metaverse -- The Datafication of Everything -- Privacy Is an Illusion -- Abuse, Harassment, and Illegal Content -- Imposter Avatars -- Data Security -- Increased Inequality -- Bad Bots Controlling the Web…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Role of Governments and Institutions -- Trade and Regulatory Reform in the EU Agro-Food Sector: Issues of Food Quality, Food Safety, Health, and Hygiene by Hans-Christian Beaumond -- Agriculture in Brazil: Development, Trade, and Competition -- Part III: International Mechanisms to Address Domestic Regulations in a Globalising Economy -- Japanese Experience with Promoting Regulatory Reform by His Excellency Yoshiji Nogami -- Regulatory Reform, Trade, and Telecommunications Goods and Services by John Sullivan Wilson -- Consolidation of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and Coordinated Domestic Reform by Uziel B. …”