Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- IDEA #94: Strong culture, reliable performance -- IDEA #95: Strategy, leaders and leadership harmony -- IDEA #96: Need to manage a negative rumour? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…LA PALABRA TRANSFORMADA EN PERFORMANCE EN LA FORMACIÓN INICIAL DEL PROFESORADO -- "LEDICIA E SOÑOS". …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Stability of wall boundary condition procedures for discontinuous Galerkin spectral element approximations of the compressible Euler equations -- On the order reduction of entropy stable DGSEMfor the compressible Euler equations -- A review of regular decompositions of vector fields – continuous, discrete, and structure-preserving -- Model reduction by separation of variables: a comparison between hierarchical model reduction and proper generalized decomposition -- Recurrence relations for a family of orthogonal polynomials on a triangle -- Greedy kernel methods for center manifold approximation -- An improved error inhibiting block one-step method with radial basis function approximation for ODEs -- Hermite methods in time -- HPS accelerated spectral solvers for time dependent problems: algorithms -- On the use of hermite functions for the Vlasov-Poisson system -- HPS accelerated spectral solvers for time dependent problems: numerical experiments -- High-order finite element methods for interface problems: theory and implementations -- Stabilised hybrid discontinuous galerkin methods for the Stokes problem with non-standard boundary conditions -- RBF based CWENO method -- discrete equivalence of adjoint Neumann-Dirichlet div-grad and grad-div equations in curvilinear 3D domains -- A conservative hybrid method for Darcy flow -- High-order mesh generation based on optimal affine combinations of nodal positions -- Sparse spectral-element methods for the helically reduced Einstein equations -- Spectral analysis of isogeometric discretizations of 2D curl-div Problems with general geometry -- Performance of preconditioners for large-scale simulations using Nek5000 -- Two decades old entropy stable method for the Euler equations revisited -- A mimetic spectral element method for free surface flows -- Spectral/hp methodology study for iLES-SVV on an Ahmed body -- A high–order discontinuous Galerkin solver for multiphase flows -- High-Order propagation of jet noise on a tetrahedral mesh using large eddy simulation sources -- Dynamical degree adaptivity for DG-LES models -- A novel eight-order diffusive scheme for unstructured polyhedral grids using the weighted least-squares method -- An explicit mapped tent pitching scheme for Maxwell equations -- Viscous diffusion effects in the eigenanalysis of (hybridisable) DG methods -- Spectral Galerkin method for solving Helmholtz and Laplace Dirichlet problems on multiple open arcs -- Explicit polynomial Trefftz-DG method for space-time elasto-acoustics -- An hp-adaptive iterative linearization discontinuous-Galerkin FEM for quasilinear elliptic boundary value problems -- Erosion Wear evaluation using Nektar++ -- An inexact Petrov-Galerkin approximation for gas transport in pipeline networks -- New preconditioners for semi-linear PDE-constrained optimal control in annular geometries -- DIRK schemes with high weak stage order -- Scheme for evolutionary Navier-Stokes-Fourier system with temperature dependent material properties based on spectral/hp elements -- Implicit large eddy simulations for NACA0012 airfoils using compressible and incompressible discontinuous Galerkin solvers -- SAV method applied to fractional Allen-Cahn equation -- A first meshless approach to simulation of the elastic behaviour of the diaphragm -- An explicit hybridizable discontinuous Galerkin method for the 3D timedomain Maxwell equations -- Entropy conserving and kinetic energy preserving numerical methods for the Euler equations using summation-by-parts operators -- Multiwavelet troubled-cell indication: a comparison of utilizing theory versus outlier detection -- An anisotropic p-adaptation multigrid scheme for discontinuous Galerkin methods -- A spectral element reduced basis method for Navier-Stokes equations with geometric variations -- Iterative spectral mollification and conjugation for successive edge detection -- Small trees for high order Whitney elements -- Non-conforming elements inNek5000: pressure preconditioning and parallel performance -- Sparse approximation of multivariate functions from small datasets via weighted orthogonal matching pursuit -- On the convergence rate of Hermite-Fejer interpolation…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Exploring types of validation -- Validating a Kubernetes schema -- Enforcing best practices for your manifests -- Performing extended checks with conftest -- Summary -- Further reading -- Chapter 9: Future and Conclusion -- Technical requirements -- Democratizing GitOps -- What is GitOps Engine? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Trends in domestic R&D expenditure; A.3. R&D financing and performance; A.4.1. Business R&D; A.4.2. Business R&D by industry; A.4.3. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Policies for Buildings -Key findings -Near-term recommendations -Policies to overcome market barriers -Component-level policies --Research and development --Field evaluation: validation of performance --Demonstrations (case studies): initial market introduction --Incentives: moving beyond a niche market --Appliance and equipment labelling and education --Mandatory policies --Challenges to policy implementation --Integration of component-level policies -Systems-level policies --Whole-building programmes to promote energy efficiency --Building codes --Existing building efficiency improvement programmes --Zero-energy and very low-energy buildings -Recommendations Annexes Annex A. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Copyright -- Credits -- About the Author -- About the Reviewers -- www.PacktPub.com -- Customer Feedback -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Data Science Using Java -- Data science -- Machine learning -- Supervised learning -- Unsupervised learning -- Clustering -- Dimensionality reduction -- Natural Language Processing -- Data science process models -- CRISP-DM -- A running example -- Data science in Java -- Data science libraries -- Data processing libraries -- Math and stats libraries -- Machine learning and data mining libraries -- Text processing -- Summary -- Chapter 2: Data Processing Toolbox -- Standard Java library -- Collections -- Input/Output -- Reading input data -- Writing ouput data -- Streaming API -- Extensions to the standard library -- Apache Commons -- Commons Lang -- Commons IO -- Commons Collections -- Other commons modules -- Google Guava -- AOL Cyclops React -- Accessing data -- Text data and CSV -- Web and HTML -- JSON -- Databases -- DataFrames -- Search engine - preparing data -- Summary -- Chapter 3: Exploratory Data Analysis -- Exploratory data analysis in Java -- Search engine datasets -- Apache Commons Math -- Joinery -- Interactive Exploratory Data Analysis in Java -- JVM languages -- Interactive Java -- Joinery shell -- Summary -- Chapter 4: Supervised Learning - Classification and Regression -- Classification -- Binary classification models -- Smile -- JSAT -- LIBSVM and LIBLINEAR -- Encog -- Evaluation -- Accuracy -- Precision, recall, and F1 -- ROC and AU ROC (AUC) -- Result validation -- K-fold cross-validation -- Training, validation, and testing -- Case study - page prediction -- Regression -- Machine learning libraries for regression -- Smile -- JSAT -- Other libraries -- Evaluation -- MSE -- MAE -- Case study - hardware performance -- Summary…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- Different types of neural networks -- Backpropagation and Feedforward neural networks -- Evaluating a neural network model -- Neural network performance measures -- Receiver Operating Characteristic curve -- Precision and Recall curve -- Lift scores -- Visualizing neural network results -- Neural network in R -- Modeling and evaluating data in Tableau -- Using Tableau to evaluate data -- Summary…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Copyright -- Credits -- About the Author -- Acknowledgements -- About the Reviewer -- www.PacktPub.com -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: New Features in C# 6.0 -- Introduction -- Creating your Visual Studio project -- String interpolation -- Null-conditional operator -- Initializers for auto-implemented properties and getter-only auto properties -- Index initializers -- The nameof expressions -- Expression-bodied functions and properties -- Using static -- Exception filters -- Await in catch and finally blocks -- Chapter 2: Classes and Generics -- Introduction -- Creating and implementing an abstract class -- Creating and implementing an interface -- Creating and using a generic class or method -- Creating and using a generic interface -- Chapter 3: Object-Oriented Programming in C# -- Introduction -- Using inheritance in C# -- Using abstraction -- Leveraging encapsulation -- Implementing polymorphism -- Single responsibility principle -- Open/closed principle -- Chapter 4: Composing Event-Based Programs Using Reactive Extensions -- Introduction -- Installing Rx -- Events versus observables -- Using LINQ to perform queries -- Using schedulers in Rx -- Debugging lambda expressions -- Chapter 5: Create Microservices on Azure Service Fabric -- Introduction -- Downloading and installing Service Fabric -- Creating a Service Fabric application with a stateless actor service -- Using Service Fabric Explorer -- Chapter 6: Making Apps Responsive with Asynchronous Programming -- Introduction -- Return types of asynchronous functions -- Handling tasks in asynchronous programming -- Exception handling in asynchronous programming -- Chapter 7: High Performance Programming sing Parallel and Multithreading in C# -- Introduction -- Creating and aborting a low priority background thread -- Increasing maximum thread pool size…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: An EROM Primer for Organizations Concerned with Technical Research, Integration, and Operations (TRIO Enterprises) -- 1.1 EROM Scope and Objectives for TRIO Enterprises -- 1.2 EROM Definitions and Technical Attributes for TRIO Enterprises -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2: Coordination of EROM with Organizational Management Activities -- 2.1 The Executive, Programmatic, and Institutional/Technical Management Functions and Their Interfaces -- 2.2 EROM-Relevant Management Activities -- 2.3 Coordination of EROM with Management Activities -- 2.4 Communication across Extended Partnerships -- 2.5 Contribution of EROM to Compliance with Federal Regulations and Directives -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3: Overview of EROM Process and Analysis Approach -- 3.1 Organizational Objectives Hierarchies -- 3.2 Populating the Organizational Objectives Hierarchies with Risk and Opportunity Information -- 3.3 Establishing Risk Tolerances and Opportunity Appetites -- 3.4 Identifying Risk and Opportunity Scenarios and Leading Indicators -- 3.5 Specifying Leading Indicator Trigger Values and Evaluating Cumulative Risks and Opportunities -- 3.6 Identifying and Evaluating Risk Mitigation, Opportunity Exploitation, and Internal Control Options -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4: The Development and Utilization of EROM Templates for Performance Evaluation and Strategic Planning -- 4.1 Overview -- 4.2 Demonstration Example: The NASA Next-Generation Space Telescope as of 2014 -- 4.3 Example Objectives Hierarchies -- 4.4 Risks, Opportunities, and Leading Indicators -- 4.5 Example Templates for Risk and Opportunity Identification and Evaluation -- 4.6 Example Templates for Risk and Opportunity Roll-Up…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Refresher Connection: Costs of Sales Revenue, Inventory, Accounts Payable, and Other Expenses -- Accounting Policies and Procedures Summary -- Let's Crunch Some Numbers -- Inventory Control and Management -- Accounting Issues -- Chapter 8 Long-Term Assets, Useful Lives, and Non-cash Expenses -- Intangible Assets Basics -- Refresher Connection: Long-Term Capital Assets and Depreciation and Amortization Expense -- Accounting Policies and Procedures Summary -- Let's Crunch Some Numbers -- Accounting Issues -- Chapter 9 Other Current Liabilities: A Breeding Ground for Abuse -- Refresher Connection: Accrued Liabilities, Other Current Liabilities, Sales Revenue, and Expenses -- Accounting Policies and Procedures Summary -- Let's Crunch Some Numbers -- Accounting Issues -- Chapter 10 Bringing It All Togetherwith Cash -- Accounting Adjustment Cheat Sheet -- Comparing the Income Statements -- Comparing the Balance Sheets and Statements of Cash Flow -- History, Cash, and Artistry -- Part Three Financial Analysis and Bonus Material -- Chapter 11 Financial Statement Ratios and Analysis: Strength -- Financial Reporting Ground Rules -- Financial Statement Preliminaries -- Benchmark Financial Ratios: Strength -- Final Comments -- Chapter 12 Financial Statement Ratios and Analysis: Performance -- Financial Performance versus Financial Strength -- Two Cash Flow Ratios to Chew On -- Chapter 13 How to Manufacture Cash from the Balance Sheet -- When Capital Markets Turn Hostile -- Crunching the Numbers: Let's Visualize SEB's Efforts -- PEB's Unintended Consequences -- Raising Cash Quickly, Not for the Faint of Heart -- Chapter 14 Net Profits and Cash Flow: Real or Imaginary -- Fixed, Variable, and Semi-Variable Expenses -- Generating Real Profits -- Manufacturing Imaginary Profits -- Cash Flow as Our Validation -- Chapter 15 Deciphering the Cap Table and Cap Stack…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Running the Paired-Samples T-Test Procedure -- Comparing the Means Graphically -- Answers to Problems in Comparing Two Groups with T-Tests -- Chapter 9 Comparing More Than Two Groups with ANOVA -- Running the One-Way ANOVA Procedure -- Conducting Post Hoc Tests -- Comparing the Means Graphically -- Answers to Problems in Comparing More Than Two Groups with ANOVA -- Chapter 10 Testing Relationships with Correlation -- Viewing Relationships -- Running the Bivariate Procedure -- Answers to Problems in Testing Relationships with Correlation -- Chapter 11 Making Predictions Using Linear Regression -- Performing Simple Linear Regression -- Performing Multiple Linear Regression -- Answers to Problems in Regression -- Part 4 Producing and Editing Output -- Chapter 12 Building Graphs with Bars, Lines, and Wedges -- Building Bar Graphs -- Creating Line Charts -- Making Pie Charts -- Constructing Histograms -- Answers to Problems in Building Graphs with Bars, Lines, and Wedges -- Chapter 13 Building Slightly More Complex Graphs -- Building Clustered Graphs -- Creating Multiple Line Charts -- Using Error Bar Charts to Compare Means -- Viewing Relationships between Continuous Variables -- Identifying Outliers with Boxplots -- Answers to Problems in Building Slightly More Complex Graphs -- Chapter 14 Editing Output -- Editing Graphs -- Editing Tables -- Answers to Problems in Editing Output -- Part 5 Programming SPSS with Command Syntax -- Chapter 15 Working with Pasted SPSS Syntax -- Pasting Procedures -- Pasting Transformations -- Controlling Variable View Specifications with Syntax -- Answers to Problems in Pasting and Modifying Syntax -- Chapter 16 Computing Variables with Syntax -- Calculating New Variable with Syntax -- Using DO IF . . . …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- A Transition from Elite to Mass Higher Education -- Growing Influence of Government and Society: New Public Management and Counting the Numbers -- Research -- Teaching -- Say and Worker/Student Participation -- Impact -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 3: Wind of Change: The Recognition and Rewards Movement -- Introduction -- Over the Past Four Decades: Research Excellence of a Particular Individual Kind -- Academic Performance: Past and Present -- Open Science as a Reaction to the Lack of Societal Well-being and the Narrow Definition of Organizational Effectiveness -- Movement of Recognition and Rewards in Academia -- Talent Management in the Recognition and Rewards Movement -- Restoring the Balance Through Talent Management in Recognition and Rewards -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Recognition and Rewards in Academia - Recent Trends in Assessment -- The Role of Assessment in Shaping Academia -- Broadening and Deepening Assessment -- Broadening Assessment -- Deepening Assessment -- Qualitative or Quantitative Assessment -- (Not) Fit for Purpose…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…4.2 A short mass spectrometry primer4.3 Metabolomics and metabonomics; 4.4 Data types; 4.5 Metabolomics data processing; 4.6 Metabolomics data processing using the open source workflow engine, KNIME; 4.7 Open source software for multivariate analysis; 4.8 Performing PCA on metabolomics data in R/KNIME; 4.9 Other open source packages; 4.10 Perspective; 4.11 Acknowledgements; 4.12 References; 5 Open source software for image processing and analysis: picture this with ImageJ; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 ImageJ; 5.3 ImageJ macros: an overview; 5.4 Graphical user interface…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Objectives of the Business Impact Analysis Developing the Project Plan BIA Process Steps Performing the BIA Gathering Information Performing a Vulnerability Assessment Analyzing the Information Documenting the Results and Presenting the Recommendations Risk Risk Management Risk Framework Risk Assessment or Evaluation Risk Mitigation and Response Risk Monitoring Risk Assessment Secure Configuration Management Phases of Security-Focused Configuration Management Security Configuration Management Plan Coordination Configuration Control Change Control Board (CCB) or Technical Review Board (TRB) Configuration Items Baseline Identification Functional Baseline Design Baseline Development Baseline Product Baseline Roles and Responsibilities Change Control Process Change Classifications Change Control Forms Problem Resolution Tracking Measurements Configuration Status Accounting Configuration Management Libraries Release Management (RM) Configuration Audits Functional Configuration Audit Physical Configuration Audit Tools Training Training Approach Contingency Planning Types of Plans Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan Cyber Incident Response Plan Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) Contingency Plan (CP) Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) Crisis Communications Plan Backup Methods and Off-Site Storage Cloud Computing Essential Characteristics Service Models Continuous Monitoring Continuous Monitoring Strategy Organization (Tier 1) and Mission/Business Processes (Tier 2) Continuous Monitoring Strategy Information System (Tier 3) Continuous Monitoring Strategy Process Roles and Responsibilities Define Sample Populations Continuous Monitoring Program Determine Metrics Monitoring and Assessment Frequencies Considerations in Determining Assessment and Monitoring Frequencies Physical Security History Security Level (SL) Determination Threat Factors/Criteria Building Security Level Matrix Building Security Level Scoring Criteria Mission/Business Public Impact Building Occupants Building Square Footage Impact on Tenants Other Factors Level E Facilities Campuses, Complexes, and Corporate or Commercial Centers Changes in the Building Security Level Building Security Illumination Lighting for CCTV Surveillance Building Security Levels Minimum Security Standards Entry Security Interior Security Security Planning The Certification and Accreditation Process Accreditation Decisions Continuous Monitoring General Process Phase I Security Categorization System Security Plans (SSPs) Risk Assessments (RAs) Contingency Plans (CPs) Security Control Compliance Matrix (SCCM) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Configuration Management Plan (CMP) Service Level Agreements (SLAs) General Process Phase II: Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) Develop the Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) Plan Execute the ST&E Plan Create the ST&E Report and Recommend Countermeasures Update the Risk Assessment Update the Security Plan Document Certification Findings General Management and Methodologies Employed Methodologies Internal Review Procedures End-State Security Model Appendix A: List of References (NIST ) Appendix B: List of References (FIPS) Appendix C: Sample Certification Statement Appendix D: Sample Rules of Engagement…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Strategic Business Management -- Systems Theory -- Systems Thinking -- Strategic Planning -- Strategic Analysis -- The Strategic Planning Process -- Strategy Formulation -- Strategy Implementation and Evaluation -- Project Management -- SHRM SCP Only -- Becoming Strategic Business Partners -- Engaging Leaders -- Evaluating HR Activities -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Chapter 6 Talent Acquisition -- Exam Notables -- The SHRM Exam Objectives -- Aligning Strategy -- Mergers and Acquisitions -- Joint Ventures -- Strategic Alliance -- Divestitures and Downturns -- Talent Planning -- The Employer Brand -- Employee Value Proposition -- Job Analysis and Descriptions -- Recruiting -- Recruiting Methods -- Selection -- Employment Interviews -- Assessment Centers -- Job Offers -- Education, Certification, and Licensing -- Negotiation Techniques -- Acculturation, Socialization, Orientation, and Onboarding -- Workforce Analytics -- SHRM SCP Only -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Chapter 7 Employee Engagement and Retention -- Exam Notables -- The SHRM Exam Objectives -- Employee Engagement -- Organizational Behavior -- Job Attitudes -- Organizational Commitment -- Job Characteristics -- The Role of Culture -- Assessing Engagement -- Positive Engagement Strategies -- Engaging a Remote Workforce -- Human Resources and the Employee Life Cycle -- Performance Management Systems -- Performance Standards -- Evaluating Performance -- Appraisals -- Positive Feedback Systems -- Evaluating Performance Management Systems -- SHRM SCP Only -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Chapter 8 Learning and Development -- Exam Notables -- The SHRM Exam Objectives -- The Learning and Development System -- Social Innovation through Learning and Development -- Knowledge Management…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Goodenough) 7.1 Components of a Cell 7.2 Classification of Batteries and Cell Chemistries 7.3 Theoretical Capacity and State of Charge 7.4 Cell Characteristics and Electrochemical Performance 7.5 Ragone Plots 7.6 Heat Generation 7.7 Efficiency of Secondary Cells 7.8 Charge Retention and Self Discharge 7.9 Capacity Fade in Secondary Cells General References Problems Chapter 8 Battery Applications Cell and Battery Pack Design (Esther Takeuchi) 8.1 Introduction to Battery Design 8.2 Battery Layout Using a Specific Cell Design 8.3 Scaling of Cells to Adjust Capacity 8.4 Electrode and Cell Design to Achieve Rate Capability 8.5 Cell Construction 8.6 Charging of Batteries 8.7 Use of Resistance to Characterize Battery Performance 8.8 Battery Management 8.9 Thermal Management Systems 8.10 Mechanical Considerations General References Problems Chapter 9 Fuel Cell Fundamentals (Supramaniam Srinivasan) 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Types of Fuel Cells Classified by Electrolytes 9.3 Current Voltage Characteristics and Polarizations 9.4 Effect of Operating Conditions and Maximum Power 9.5 Electrode Structure 9.6 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 9.7 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells General References Problems Chapter 10 Fuel Cell Stack and System Design and Applications (Francis Bacon) 10.1 Introduction and Overview of Systems Analysis 10.2 Basic Stack Design Concepts 10.3 Cell Stack Configurations 10.4 Basic Construction and Components 10.5 Utilization of Fuel and Oxidant 10.6 Flow Field Design 10.7 Water and Thermal Management 10.8 Structural-Mechanical Considerations 10.9 Case Study General References Problems Chapter 11 Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors (Brian E. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Merging SparkR DataFrames -- Using User Defined Functions (UDFs) -- Using SparkR for computing summary statistics -- Using SparkR for data visualization -- Visualizing data on a map -- Visualizing graph nodes and edges -- Using SparkR for machine learning -- Summary -- Chapter 9: Developing Applications with Spark SQL -- Introducing Spark SQL applications -- Understanding text analysis applications -- Using Spark SQL for textual analysis -- Preprocessing textual data -- Computing readability -- Using word lists -- Creating data preprocessing pipelines -- Understanding themes in document corpuses -- Using Naive Bayes classifiers -- Developing a machine learning application -- Summary -- Chapter 10: Using Spark SQL in Deep Learning Applications -- Introducing neural networks -- Understanding deep learning -- Understanding representation learning -- Understanding stochastic gradient descent -- Introducing deep learning in Spark -- Introducing CaffeOnSpark -- Introducing DL4J -- Introducing TensorFrames -- Working with BigDL -- Tuning hyperparameters of deep learning models -- Introducing deep learning pipelines -- Understanding Supervised learning -- Understanding convolutional neural networks -- Using neural networks for text classification -- Using deep neural networks for language processing -- Understanding Recurrent Neural Networks -- Introducing autoencoders -- Summary -- Chapter 11: Tuning Spark SQL Components for Performance -- Introducing performance tuning in Spark SQL -- Understanding DataFrame/Dataset APIs -- Optimizing data serialization -- Understanding Catalyst optimizations -- Understanding the Dataset/DataFrame API -- Understanding Catalyst transformations -- Visualizing Spark application execution -- Exploring Spark application execution metrics -- Using external tools for performance tuning -- Cost-based optimizer in Apache Spark 2.2.…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…ALLOCATION OF FUNDS -- Qard Hasan Loans -- Mudaraba -- Civil Partnership -- Legal Partnership -- Installment Sale -- Salam (Forward Dealing) -- Hire-Purchase (Leasing) -- Muzaraah -- Musaqat -- Joaalah -- Debt-Purchase -- Direct Investment -- OTHER REGULATIONS -- MONETARY POLICY -- Direct Instruments -- Indirect Instruments -- Adjustments to Monetary Policy Making -- HOW IRANIAN PRACTICES DIFFER FROM THOSE OF OTHER COUNTRIES -- CHALLENGES AND STRENGTHS -- COOPERATION WITH OTHER ISLAMIC COUNTRIES -- IRANIAN BANKING SYSTEM STATISTICS -- THE IRANIAN ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKET -- History -- Structure -- Financial Institutions -- Financial Instruments -- Laws and Regulations -- Growth -- Cross-Border Cooperation -- REFERENCES -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- Chapter 12: Japan -- CORPORATE BANKING -- Regulatory Changes -- Market Positioning -- Major Performances -- RETAIL BANKING AND MICROFINANCE -- DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS ( SUKUK) -- SUKUK REGULATION AND TAXATION: THE CASE OF J- SUKUK -- EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS -- Indexes -- Private Equity Funds -- ASSET MANAGEMENT -- Equity Funds -- Exchange Traded Funds -- Real Estate Funds -- Endowment Funds -- TAKAFUL AND RE- TAKAFUL -- Market Positioning -- Prospects -- SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS -- REGULATORY ISSUES -- TAX AND ACCOUNTING -- Tax Legislation -- Tax Neutrality -- Tax Incentives and Exemptions -- Other Tax and Accounting Issues -- CONCLUSION -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- Chapter 13: Jordan -- ASSET MANAGEMENT -- TAX AND ACCOUNTING -- MICROFINANCE -- Microfinance in Jordan -- Islamic Microfinance in Jordan -- TAKAFUL AND RE- TAKAFUL -- DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS -- CROSS-BORDER FINANCING -- SOVEREIGN SUKUK -- REGULATORY ISSUES -- CONCLUSION -- NOTE -- REFERENCES -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- Chapter 14: Kazakhstan -- PAST PERFORMANCE -- PROSPECTS -- ASSET MANAGEMENT -- TAX AND ACCOUNTING -- RETAIL AND MICROFINANCE -- TAKAFUL AND RE- TAKAFUL…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- The Scheduling Algorithm -- Scheduling of Conventional Processes -- Base time quantum -- Dynamic priority and average sleep time -- Active and expired processes -- Scheduling of Real-Time Processes -- Data Structures Used by the Scheduler -- The runqueue Data Structure -- Process Descriptor -- Functions Used by the Scheduler -- The scheduler_tick( ) Function -- Updating the time slice of a real-time process -- Updating the time slice of a conventional process -- The try_to_wake_up( ) Function -- The recalc_task_prio( ) Function -- The schedule( ) Function -- Direct invocation -- Lazy invocation -- Actions performed by schedule( ) before a process switch -- Actions performed by schedule( ) to make the process switch -- Actions performed by schedule( ) after a process switch -- Runqueue Balancing in Multiprocessor Systems -- Scheduling Domains -- The rebalance_tick( ) Function -- The load_balance( ) Function -- The move_tasks( ) Function -- System Calls Related to Scheduling -- The nice( ) System Call -- The getpriority( ) and setpriority( ) System Calls -- The sched_getaffinity( ) and sched_setaffinity( ) System Calls -- System Calls Related to Real-Time Processes -- The sched_getscheduler( ) and sched_setscheduler( ) system calls -- The sched_ getparam( ) and sched_setparam( ) system calls -- The sched_ yield( ) system call…”