“…Studies have so far mainly focused on their protest activities rather than the internal practices of deliberation and democratic decision-making. …”

“…Cognitive Adaptation: A Pragmatist Perspective argues that there is a fundamental link between cognitive/neural systems and evolution that underlies human activity. One important result is that the line between nature and culture and scientific and humanistic inquiry is quite permeable - the two are fairly continuous with each other. …”

“…Adopting a cognitive approach to the issue, he argues that the use of the present for preterite depends on the activation of implicit conceptual scenarios in which the gap between the past and the present is bridged. …”

“…IT decision makers, CTOs, and data team leaders will explore ways to democratize data transformation by shifting from activity-oriented to outcome-oriented teams--from manufacturing-line assembly to an approach that lets even junior analysts implement data with only a brief code review…”

“…In this book we describe the different toxic effects of smoke on the human body in active and in passive smokers. It is also well known that many people who smoke wish to quit, but they rarely succeed. …”

“…Pattern recognition, despite its relatively short history, has already found practical application in many areas of human activity. Systems of pattern recognition usually support people in performing tasks related to ensuring security, including access to premises and devices, detection of unusual changes (e.g. in medicine, cartography, geology), diagnosing technical conditions of devices, and many others. …”

“…It is well known that the activation of the circulating renin angiotensin system is involved in cardiovascular pathology including hypertension, heart failure and is responsible for important organic changes induced by diabetes. …”

“…Topics covered include using wearable technology to measure blood pressure, movement, sleep patterns, and brain activity, and developing predictive models to support clinicians in making informed decisions about treatment and care. …”

“…It argues that framing all children's engagement in economic activity as 'child labour', with all the associated negative connotations, is problematic. …”

“…In addition, it is felt that considerable changes in the energy sector can only be successful if its promoters become more active…”

“…This comprehensive open access book enables readers to discover the essential techniques for load forecasting in electricity networks, particularly for active distribution networks. From statistical methods to deep learning and probabilistic approaches, the book covers a wide range of techniques and includes real-world applications and a worked examples using actual electricity data (including an example implemented through shared code). …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…About the Special Issue Editor -- Preface to "Electrochemically Engineering of Nanoporous Materials" -- Abel Santos Electrochemical Engineering of Nanoporous Materials Reprinted from: Nanomaterials 2018, 8, 691, doi: 10.3390/nano8090691 -- Ali Aldalbahi, Mostafizur Rahaman, Mohammed Almoiqli, Abdelrazig Hamedelniel and Abdulaziz Alrehaili Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT) Loaded Porous Reticulated Vitreous Carbon (RVC) Electrodes Used in a Capacitive Deionization (CDI) Cell for Effective Desalination Reprinted from: Nanomaterials 2018, 8, 527, doi: 10.3390/nano8070527 -- Xian Li, Samantha Pustulka, Scott Pedu, Thomas Close, Yuan Xue, Christiaan Richter and Patricia Taboada-Serrano Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes as Model Systems for Electrosorption Studies Reprinted from: Nanomaterials 2018, 8, 404, doi: 10.3390/nano8060404 -- Abdalla Abdelwahab, Jesica Castelo-Quibén, José F. …”

“…The book comprises single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by an expert active in the public health and food security research area. …”

“…Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) is Microsoft's programming model for building workflow-enabled applications in the Windows operating system. It includes a set of classes, a workflow engine, and design tools that can be used with Visual Studio .NET. …”

“…By considering the interloping activities of British-born merchants working for the smaller East India Companies, the book uncovers the commercial practices and cross-Company collaborations, both legal and illicit, that sustained the growth of the China trade: smuggling, wholesale trading, private commissions and the manipulation of Company auctions"--…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…A wide productivity gap between ICT and non-ICT industries -- 1.4.4. Large discrepancies between manufacturing and service industries -- 1.4.5. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Introduction -- Reciprocity : theoretical conceptualisations -- Reciprocity and wellbeing / Antti Karisto -- Creating wellbeing through reciprocal relationships / Maritta Torronen -- Reciprocity and normativity in social work : a complex relationship based on the capability approach / Bernhard Babic -- Reciprocity: practice and community settings -- Reciprocity in peer-led mutual aid groups in the community : implications for social policy and social work practices / Carol Munn-Giddings and Thomasina Borkman -- Revisions to client and professional self-categorisations during reciprocal support groups among the long-term unemployed in Finland / Laura Tarkiainen -- Risk and reciprocity in residential care : some problems with a universal norm / Claire Cameron -- Reciprocity and relationship-based approach in child welfare / Riitta Vornanen and Pirjo Polkki -- Reciprocity : methodological and educational issues -- Reciprocity with graduate students fostered through creativity / Tuula Heinonen -- Narrative reflection as a reciprocal method / Eveliina Heino and Minna Veistilat -- Negotiating the research space between young people and adults in a PAR study exploring school bullying / Niamh O'Brien, Tina Moules and Carol Munn-Giddings -- Reciprocal social work and social policy : conclusions…”

“…In the field of plasma physics, plasmas (including charged fine particles) have been actively studied for more than 40 years, and special features of wave phenomena, self-organizations of the particles, potential formations, fluid-like motions of the particles, generations of fine particles in the plasmas, etc. have been investigated. …”

“…The chapters presented in this International Volcanological Special Issue consider the characteristic features of a single volcano and/or a number of volcanoes worldwide (Jos and Biu Plateau volcanic provinces, Nigeria; Kachchh Rift Zone, Gujarat, India; Guamsan Caldera, Cheongsong, Korea; Somma-Vesuvius volcano, Napoli, Italy) in terms of future volcanic activity. The technical methods used are wide, innovative, as well as classic and reflect the knowledge presented in each chapter. …”

“…Through these chapters, the understanding of the theoretical concepts is facilitated and examples of sustainable enterprises are made available to the reader that serves as a reference and that allow the development of practical activities…”