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"Introductory Statistical Thermodynamics" is a text for an introductory one-semester course in statistical thermodynamics for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in physics and engineering. The book offers a high level of detail in derivations of all equations and results. This information is necessary for students to grasp difficult concepts in physics that are needed to move on to higher level courses. The text is elementary, self contained, and mathematically well-founded, containing a number of problems with detailed solutions to help students to grasp the more difficult theoretical concepts. Beginning chapters place an emphasis on quantum mechanics
Component cognitive processes have played a critical role in the development of experimental aging research and theory in psychology as attested by articles published on this theme. However, in the last five to ten years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of articles attempting to isolate a single factor (or small subset of factors) responsible for age differences in information processing. This view of aging is frequently termed the complexity model of the generalized slowing model, the primary assumption being that age differences in cognition are due simply to a relatively larger performance decrement on the part of older adults (compared to younger adults) as task complexity increases. Because generalized complexity theorists have questioned the utility of using component cognitive processes as theoretical constructs, the editors feel it is time to restate why component cognitive processes are critical to any thorough understanding of age differences in cognition. Thus the present edited volume represents an attempt to demonstrate the utility of the process-specific approach to cognitive aging. Central to this effort are illustrations of how regression analyses may provide evidence for general slowing by maximizing explained variance while at the same time obscuring local sources of variance. The book concentrates on age differences in word and language processing, because these factors relate to reading which is a critical cognitive process used in everyday life. Furthermore, age differences in word and language processing illustrate the importance of taking component cognitive processes into consideration. The breadth of coverage of the book attests to the wide range of cognitive processes involved in word and language processing.
This series of volumes represents a comprehensive and integrated
treatment of reproduction in vertebrates from fishes of all sorts
through mammals. It is designed to provide a readable, coordinated
description of reproductive basics in each group of vertebrates as
well as an introduction to the latest trends in reproductive
research and our understanding of reproductive events. Whereas each
chapter and each volume is intended to stand alone as a review of
that topic or vertebrate group, respectively, the volumes are
prepared so as to provide a thorough topical treatment across the
vertebrates. Terminology has been standardized across the volumes
to reduce confusion where multiple names exist in the literature,
and a comprehensive glossary of these terms and their alternative
names is provided.
This series of volumes represents a comprehensive and integrated
treatment of reproduction in vertebrates from fishes of all sorts
through mammals. It is designed to provide a readable, coordinated
description of reproductive basics in each group of vertebrates as
well as an introduction to the latest trends in reproductive
research and our understanding of reproductive events. Whereas each
chapter and each volume is intended to stand alone as a review of
that topic or vertebrate group, respectively, the volumes are
prepared so as to provide a thorough topical treatment across the
vertebrates. Terminology has been standardized across the volumes
to reduce confusion where multiple names exist in the literature,
and a comprehensive glossary of these terms and their alternative
names is provided.
The critically acclaimed serialized review journal for over 50 years, "Advances in Geophysics" is a highly respected publication in the field of geophysics. Since 1952, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now in its 52nd volume, it contains much material still relevant today--truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of geophysics.
"Advances in the Study of Behavior" was initiated over 40 years ago to serve the increasing number of scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior. That number is still expanding. This thematic volume makes another important "contribution to the development of the field" by bringing together material that aggregates studies conducted on the behavior of tropical animals. "Advances in the Study of Behavior" is now available online at ScienceDirect - full-text online from volume 30 onward.
After the discovery that elements were commonly composed of isotopes, there developed a range of studies of the variability of isotopic compositions in Earth materials, which was able to add to our understanding of Earth processes and history. This collection of chapters from the Treatise on Geochemistry describes the range of isotopic studies. The chapters are grouped into the following categories: light stable isotopes, radiogenic tracers, noble gases and radioactive tracers. The first three groups depend on mass spectrometric measurements. The section on radioactive tracers employs both radioactive counting techniques and the newly developed accelerator mass spectrometric techniques. Comprehensive, interdisciplinary and authoritative content
selected by leading subject experts
"Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics " merges two long-running
serials--"Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics" and
"Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy."
Systemic lupus erythematosus (S.L.E.), commonly called lupus, is a
chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect virtually any organ of
the body. In lupus, the body's immune system, which normally
functions to protect against foreign invaders, becomes hyperactive,
forming antibodies that attack normal tissues and organs, including
the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, and blood. Lupus is
characterized by periods of illness, called flares, and periods of
wellness, or remission.
Thiscollection of 58 articles from therecently-published third
edition of the INTERNATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EDUCATION focus on
learning, memory, attention, problem solving, concept formation,
and language. Learning and cognition is the foundation of cognitive
psychology and encompasses many topics including attention, memory,
categorization, etc. Most books in the area either focus on one
subtopic in-depth (e.g. an entire book on memory) or cover the
gamut of subjects in a series of long, technical handbook-like
chapters. This concise reference offers researchers and professors
teaching in the area a new take on the material that is
comprehensive in breadth, but lighter in depth - focusing on main
findings, established facts, and minimizing the amount of space
taken up by large, multi-volume references.
Social and emotional aspects of schooling and the learning
environment can dramatically affect one's attention, understanding,
and memory for learning. This topic has been of increasing interest
in both psychology and education, leading to an entire section
being devoted to it in the third edition of the "International
Encyclopedia of Education."Thirty-three articles from the
Encyclopedia form this concise reference which focuses on such
topics as social and emotional development, anxiety in schools,
effects of mood on motivation, peer learning, and friendship and
social networks.
This book presents an approach to the design and fabrication of
optical elements that are based on the use of one- or
two-dimensional randomly rough surfaces to reflect or transmit
light in specified ways. The reader is provided with an
introduction to analytical methods for the solution of direct
problems in rough surface scattering, and fabrication techniques.
These can be useful in contexts outside the scope of this book. The
advantages and disadvantages of this stochastic approach compared
to the diffractive optics approach are discussed. Finally,
experimental results that verify the predictions of the theories
developed in this book are presented.
Smart object technology, sometimes called the Internet of
Things, is having a profound impact on our day-to-day lives.
"Interconnecting Smart Objects with IP" is the first book that
takes a holistic approach to the revolutionary area of IP-based
smart objects. Smart objects are the intersection of networked
embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, ubiquitous and
pervasive computing, mobile telephony and telemetry, and mobile
computer networking. This book consists of three parts, Part I
focuses on the architecture of smart objects networking, Part II
covers the hardware, software, and protocols for smart objects, and
Part III provides case studies on how and where smart objects are
being used today and in the future. The book covers the
fundamentals of IP communication for smart objects, IPv6, and web
services, as well as several newly specified low-power IP standards
such as the IETF 6LoWPAN adaptation layer and the RPL routing
protocol. This book contains essential information not only for the
technical reader but also for policy makers and decision makers in
the area of smart objects both for private IP networks and the
Internet.
"Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics " merges two long-running
serials--"Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics" and
"Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy."
Essential Computational Modeling for the Human Body presents key contributions selected from the volume in the Handbook of Numerical Analysis: Computational Modeling for the Human Body Vol. 12 (2005). Computational (Mathematical) Modeling is used by scientists and
researchers with various applications in chemical, biological,
behavioral, environmental sciences, etc. This guide presents
essential research techniques for analysis and essential concrete
examples of computational models, while supplying a wide range of
commonly used methods and applications, followed by various
numerical simulations. Provides various viewpoints of methods and applications are available for researchers to chose and experiment with; Numerical analysis and open problems useful for experimentation; Computational Models useful for surgery simulations;
Since the late 90 s, a renewed interest in the neurobiology of sleep has provided new advancements in the understanding of basic sleep science and the clinical aspects of sleep disorders, with particular interest given to the role of genetics. From laboratory techniques and therapies, groundbreaking research in sleep-wakefulness, new models of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep mechanisms, to bright light therapy for circadian rhythm sleep disorders, this handbook will provide clinicians and researchers with a state-of-the-art reference that summarizes the clinical features and management of the many neurological manifestations of sleep disorders. Practitioners will find invaluable research, information, and
laboratory techniques on such topics as sleep-wake-dependent genes,
the role of sleep duration in mortality and morbidity, and
advancements in the understanding of the neurobiology of sleep
disorders, including narcolepsy-cataplexy, restless legs syndrome,
REM behavior disorders, fatal familiar insomnia, sleep apnea and
heart failure, and nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia, amongst others.
In addition, significant advancements in therapies and drug
protocols are presented.
Multimedia processing demands efficient programming in order to
optimize functionality. Data, image, audio, and video processing,
some or all of which are present in all electronic devices today,
are complex programming environments. Optimized algorithms
(step-by-step directions) are difficult to create but can make all
the difference when developing a new application.
Since its inception in 1945, this serial has provided critical
and integrating articles written by research specialists that
integrate industrial, analytical, and technological aspects of
biochemistry, organic chemistry, and instrumentation methodology in
the study of carbohydrates. The articles provide a definitive
interpretation of the current status and future trends in
carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry.
What tools are available for setting and analyzing monetary policy? World-renowned contributors examine recent evidence on subjects
as varied as price-setting, inflation persistence, the private
sector's formation of inflation expectations, and the monetary
policy transmission mechanism. Stopping short of advocating
conclusions about the ideal conduct of policy, the authors focus
instead on analytical methods and the changing interactions among
the ingredients and properties that inform monetary models. The
influences between economic performance and monetary policy regimes
can be both grand and muted, and this volume clarifies the present
state of this continually evolving relationship.
Essential Numerical Methods for Electromagnetics presents key contributions selected from the volume in the Handbook of Numerical Analysis: Numerical Methods for Electromagnetics Vol. 13 (2005). This reference is an accessible resource on the basics of
modeling. It is designed to assist professionals in the development
of electromagnetic designs for electronic components and devices.
It provides essential numerical methods and applications necessary
for the development of technologies and simulation modeling.
Numerical methods are a key ingredient in a simulation environment
where researchers create virtually simulated experiments versus
physical experiments. This book serves as a useful guide for
scientists, engineers, and researchers providing a quick reference
of commonly used numerical methods to help solve a variety of
problems in the electronic industry. The basics of modeling aspects provide an accessible resource; Numerical solution procedures for quick reference; Special numerical techniques are presented to assist in specialization; Most commonly used methods and applications to create simulation experiments;
Far more than a comprehensive treatise on initial-rate and
fast-reaction kinetics, this one-of-a-kind desk reference places
enzyme science in the fuller context of the organic, inorganic, and
physical chemical processes occurring within enzyme active sites.
Drawing on 2600 references, Enzyme Kinetics: Catalysis &
Control develops all the kinetic tools needed to define enzyme
catalysis, spanning the entire spectrum (from the basics of
chemical kinetics and practical advice on rate measurement, to the
very latest work on single-molecule kinetics and mechanoenzyme
force generation), while also focusing on the persuasive power of
kinetic isotope effects, the design of high-potency drugs, and the
behavior of regulatory enzymes. - Historical analysis of kinetic principles including advanced enzyme science - Provides both theoretical and practical measurements tools - Coverage of single molecular kinetics - Examination of force generation mechanisms - Discussion of organic and inorganic enzyme reactions
Stress is a universal phenomenon that impacts adversely on most people. Following on the heels of "Stress Science: Neuroendocrinology" and "Stress Consequences: Mental, Neuropsychological and Socioeconomic," this third derivative volume will provide a readily accessible and affordable compendium that explains the phenomenon of stress as it relates physically and mentally to war, conflict and disaster. The first section will be dedicated to study of the link between stress and various forms of conflict. Specific instances of conflict will be discussed - the Gulf wars, Korea, Hiroshima bombing, the Holocaust, 9/11, Northern Ireland, terrorism in general, torture. The second section will explore the stress impact of more general physical disasters such as airline and vehicle accidents, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. The final section will focus on the clinical relationship between conflict stress and various mental diseases - PTSD, suicide, disaster syndrome, etc - as well as the adverse impact of stress on human physical health in general. Comprised of about 100 top articles selected from Elsevier s
"Encyclopedias of Stress," the volume will provide a valuable desk
reference that will put relevant articles readily at the fingertips
of all scientists who consider stress. Chapters offer impressive and unique scope with topics addressing the relationship between stress generated by war, conflict and disaster and various physical/mental disorders Richly illustrated with over 200 figures, dozens in color Articles carefully selected by one of the world s most preeminent stress researchers and contributors represent the most outstanding scholarship in the field, with each chapter providing fully vetted and reliable expert knowledge"
This volume focuses on the interplay of mind and motion-the bidirectional link between thought and action. In particular, it investigates the implications that this coupling has for decision making. How do we anticipate the consequences of choices and how is the brain able to represent these choice options and their potential consequences? How are different options evaluated and how is a preferred option selected and implemented? This volume addresses these questions not only through an extensive body of knowledge consisting of individual chapters by international experts, but also through integrative group reports that pave a runway into the future. The understanding of how people make decisions is of common interest to experts working in fields such as psychology, economics, movement science, cognitive neuroscience, neuroinformatics, robotics, and sport science. So far, however, it has mainly been advanced in isolation within distinct research disciplines; in contrast, this book results from a deliberate assembly of multidisciplinary teams. It offers intense, focused, and genuine interdisciplinary perspective. It conveys state-of-the-art and outlines future research directions on the hot topic of Mind and Motion (or embodied cognition). It includes contributions from psychologists, neuroscientists, movement scientists, economists, and others.
This volume of "Progress in Brain Research "documents recent
developments and research findings in relation to sex and how the
brain s function and behavior differs from men to women. Specific
areas include cerebral function, morphology and organization,
sexual dimorphism, neural origins, and genetics and epigenetics, as
well as potential causes/affects of stress, pain, sexual
orientation and identity and other social issues such as
distribution of disorders across thesexes and autism. |
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