Sie stehen am Beginn Ihres Studiums und wollen sich gut auf die mathematischen Herausforderungen Ihres Studienfachs vorbereiten? Sie möchten alle typischen Themen Ihrer ersten Mathematikvorlesung in nur einem Buch nachlesen? Sie wollen dabei viele Beispiele sehen, immer wieder aktiviert werden und selbst über die gegebenen Fragestellungen nachdenken? Mit diesem Lehrbuch holen wir Sie bei Ihrem Abiturwissen ab und bringen Ihnen problem- und beispielorientiert die wichtigsten mathematischen Werkzeuge zum Studieneinstieg näher: Sie lernen die Grundlagen zu Funktionen, Gleichungen und Ungleichungen, das Lösen linearer Gleichungssysteme und das Rechnen mit Matrizen sowie die wichtigsten Inhalte der Differential- und Integralrechnung. Beweise führen wir dabei nur dann aus, wenn sie unmittelbar dem Verständnis dienen. Bei der Darstellung legen wir größten Wert auf ein anschauliches Grundverständnis und das sichere Einüben von Verfahren – Sie sehen direkt am Beispiel, wie Sie eine Problemstellung grundsätzlich angehen und wie Sie konkret rechnen. Jeder Abschnitt startet daher mit einem Beispiel, welches die Fragestellungen motiviert. Dann erarbeiten wir die mathematische Theorie dazu. Zwischendurch finden Sie zahlreiche kleine Denkanstöße, Aufgaben und Anwendungen, bei denen Sie Zettel und Stift bereithalten sollten. Übungsaufgaben und passende online verfügbare Lernvideos, in denen Beispiele ausführlich und kleinschrittig durchgerechnet werden, unterstützen Sie zusätzlich beim Lernen.

This book combines academic research and practical expertise on alternative assets and trading strategies in a unique way. The asset classes that are discussed include: credit risk, cross-asset derivatives, energy, private equity, freight agreements, real alternative assets (RAA), and socially responsible investments (SRI). The coverage on trading and investment strategies are directed at portfolio insurance, especially constant proportion portfolio insurance (CPPI) and constant proportion debt obligation (CPDO) strategies, robust portfolio optimization, and hedging strategies for exotic options.

This thesis presents the first experimental calibration of the top-quark Monte-Carlo mass. It also provides the top-quark mass-independent and most precise top-quark pair production cross-section measurement to date. The most precise measurements of the top-quark mass obtain the top-quark mass parameter (Monte-Carlo mass) used in simulations, which are partially based on heuristic models. Its interpretation in terms of mass parameters used in theoretical calculations, e.g. a running or a pole mass, has been a long-standing open problem with far-reaching implications beyond particle physics, even affecting conclusions on the stability of the vacuum state of our universe. In this thesis, this problem is solved experimentally in three steps using data obtained with the compact muon solenoid (CMS) detector. The most precise top-quark pair production cross-section measurements to date are performed. The Monte-Carlo mass is determined and a new method for extracting the top-quark mass from theoretical calculations is presented. Lastly, the top-quark production cross-sections are obtained - for the first time - without residual dependence on the top-quark mass, are interpreted using theoretical calculations to determine the top-quark running- and pole mass with unprecedented precision, and are fully consistently compared with the simultaneously obtained top-quark Monte-Carlo mass.

This thesis presents the first experimental calibration of the top-quark Monte-Carlo mass. It also provides the top-quark mass-independent and most precise top-quark pair production cross-section measurement to date. The most precise measurements of the top-quark mass obtain the top-quark mass parameter (Monte-Carlo mass) used in simulations, which are partially based on heuristic models. Its interpretation in terms of mass parameters used in theoretical calculations, e.g. a running or a pole mass, has been a long-standing open problem with far-reaching implications beyond particle physics, even affecting conclusions on the stability of the vacuum state of our universe. In this thesis, this problem is solved experimentally in three steps using data obtained with the compact muon solenoid (CMS) detector. The most precise top-quark pair production cross-section measurements to date are performed. The Monte-Carlo mass is determined and a new method for extracting the top-quark mass from theoretical calculations is presented. Lastly, the top-quark production cross-sections are obtained - for the first time - without residual dependence on the top-quark mass, are interpreted using theoretical calculations to determine the top-quark running- and pole mass with unprecedented precision, and are fully consistently compared with the simultaneously obtained top-quark Monte-Carlo mass.

Contraceptives have always provided ground for controversy. This book describes and discusses latest findings concerning the advantages as well as hazard and risk factors of contraception. The clinical impact of oral contraceptives on metabolism is particularly highlighted. In addition, behavioral methods, intrauterine devices, implants and modern approaches in animal and clinical research in the field of immunization against pregnancy are considered. Last, but not least, the book summarizes the complex ethical, religious and political aspects of family planning and contraception.

It is well established that progesterone plays a role in the brain and hypophysis as a facilitator and inhibitor of sexual behavior and gonadotropin release in the female rat (Everett 1961; Caligaris et al. 1971; Brown-Grant and Naftolin 1972; Dorner 1972; Meyerson 1972; Barraclough 1973; Goldman and Zarrow 1973; Mann and Barraclough 1973; Freeman et al. 1976; Feder and Marrone 1977; Goodman 1978; Attardi 1981), guinea pig (Morin and Feder 1974), and primates (Odell and Swerdloff 1968; Spies and Niswender 1972; Yamaji et al. 1972; Karsch et al. 1973; Dierschke et al. 1973; Knobi11974; Clifton et al. 1975). In an attempt to learn whether a specific progesterone uptake mechanism exists in the brain and the hypophysis, the distribution and retention pattern of radioactivity after in vivo injection of labeled progesterone was studied. Early work of Kato (1963) did not show a selective uptake of radioactivity in the hypo- thalamus of immature and estrogen-primed immature rats after injection oflow- specific-activity [14C]progesterone, but some tendency of the reticular formation to take up radiation was observed. Laumas and Farooq (1966) reported that after intravenous administration of labeled progesterone to ovariectomized estrogen- treated rats, radioactivity in the brain and pituitary appeared to show a very slight, insignificant increase 1-2 min after injection, but the uptake pattern was not definite, as had been seen with estradiol. Seiki et al.

Atrophy of gonadotrophin producing cells Exogenously LH synthesis administered androgens and release or anabolic steroids are decreased Prostate Testes Normal function. Testosterone synthesis in The deficit of endogenously Leydig cells is decreased. The synthesized testosterone is exogenously administered compensated for by the steroid is not able to exogenously administered compensate for the deficit of steroid endogenously synthesized testosterone Figure 2 Intratesticular and serum testosterone concentrations after treatment with andro gens or anabolic steroids in order to substitute for the peripheral androgen deficiency and to achieve azoospermia. Because this steroid is alkylated in position 17, toxic effects on liver function can not be excluded. Danazol offers no advantages as compared with other anabolic steroids; rather, disadvantages. Numerous experiments of this type have been performed during the last 40 or 50 years. The outcome in each case was more or less identical: with a certain dose of an androgen or anabolic steroid it is possible to inhibit spermatogenesis without interfering with other androgen-dependent func tions, including libido (potentia coeundi) and accessory sexual glands. On the basis of this pharmacological-endocrinological background, androgens and anabolic steroids can be used for male fertility control, and several clinical trials have been performed during the last 10-15 years. Some of 1 these studies 2-23 are mentioned in Table 2."

This second edition - completely up to date with new exercises - provides a comprehensive and self-contained treatment of the probabilistic theory behind the risk-neutral valuation principle and its application to the pricing and hedging of financial derivatives. On the probabilistic side, both discrete- and continuous-time stochastic processes are treated, with special emphasis on martingale theory, stochastic integration and change-of-measure techniques. Based on firm probabilistic foundations, general properties of discrete- and continuous-time financial market models are discussed.

In 1920, Hirose demonstrated the luteinising effect of placental tissue and one year later, Evans and Long described luteinised ovaries in rats treated with hypophysial extracts. In 1926, Zondek and Aschheim as well as Smith, independently of each other, showed that a gonad-stimulating hormone was secreted by the adenohypophysis. In 1927, Aschheim and Zondek found their "Prolan" in human pregnancy urine and the first reliable pregnancy test was available. In the following years it could be demonstrated that the gonadotropic hormones from pituitary and from pregnancy urin were not of identical structure. During the years 1931 - 1933 Fevold and coworkers prepared follicle stimulating hormone from sheep pituitaries which were free of other hormone activities. Already in 1934, Collip found "antihormones" in animals treated with proteinhormones from animals of another species. It could be shown that they were antibodies against these hormones and this was the future basis for the immunological era starting in 1960. The quantitative determination of gonadotropins has been performed over several decades by difficult bioassays and since 1960 immunological and later radioimmunological assays became available. Since that time a new field was opened for the studies of gonadotropins. During this time, highly purified preparations of gonadotropins were available for research and clinical treatment. I recall the first successful attempt of inducing follicle growth and ovulation by Gemzell and coworkers 1958 as well as by Lunenfeld and Bettendorf at about the same time.

This handbook on human multitasking provides an integrative overview on simultaneous and sequential multitasking and thus combines theorizing on dual task limitations as well as costs related to task switching. In addition to a wide range of empirical findings and their theoretical integration, the editors provide a number of applications of multitasking, like training, interindividual differences and applied research in traffic and health psychology and music expertise. The book is suitable for people interested in multitasking, that is, for researchers and graduate students of cognitive psychology, movement science, sport psychology, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive and neurological rehabilitation, aging sciences, and broader cognitive science.

Tobias Hirte und Karsten Kiesel stellen Rechtsprechungsregeln für Vorsatzanfechtungsfälle gemäß § 133 InsO unter Nennung der jeweils wesentlichen Entscheidungen des Bundesgerichtshofs dar, die im Zusammenhang mit Vorsatzanfechtungssachverhalten stehen. Dabei wird besonderes Augenmerk auf Indizien, Beweisanzeichen sowie Beweiserleichterungen gelegt. Anhand dieser Kriterien lassen sich allgemeine Erwägungen ableiten, die für Fälle der Vorsatzanfechtung gelten. Die Vorsatzanfechtung ist sowohl für den Insolvenzverwalter, und damit für die Gläubiger im Rahmen eines Insolvenzverfahrens, als auch für die (potenziellen) Anfechtungsgegner ein bedeutendes Thema.

This second edition - completely up to date with new exercises - provides a comprehensive and self-contained treatment of the probabilistic theory behind the risk-neutral valuation principle and its application to the pricing and hedging of financial derivatives. On the probabilistic side, both discrete- and continuous-time stochastic processes are treated, with special emphasis on martingale theory, stochastic integration and change-of-measure techniques. Based on firm probabilistic foundations, general properties of discrete- and continuous-time financial market models are discussed.

This book shows the true and often-underestimated market potential of plastics recycling, with analysis from economic, ecological, and technical perspectives. It is aimed at both technical and non-technical readers, including decision makers in material suppliers, plastic product manufacturers, governmental agencies, educators, and anyone with a general interest in plastics recycling. An overview of waste handling systems with a focus on the U.S. market is provided. Different methods of waste handling are compared from both economic and ecological perspectives. Since plastic waste recycling is essential from an ecological point of view, common strategies and new approaches to both increase the recycling rate and improve recycling economically and technically are presented. This includes processing and material properties of recycled plastics. Finally, a worldwide outlook of plastic recycling is provided with analysis of additional worldwide markets, encompassing highly developed, fast-developing, and less developed countries. Bonus HanserPLUS content: all the data and calculations presented in the book are provided as downloadable spreadsheets for the reader's own analysis and updates.

Mastering climate change has been recognised as a major challenge for the current decade. Besides the physical risks of climate change, the accompanying economic risks are substantial. Carbon Finance: A Risk Management View provides an in-depth analysis of how climate change will affect all aspects of financial markets and how mathematical and statistical methods can be used to analyse, model and manage the ensuing financial risks. There is a focus on the transition risk (termed carbon risk), but also a discussion of the impact of physical risks (as these risks are closely entangled) on the way to low carbon economies. This is a valuable overview for readers seeking an analysis of carbon risks from the perspective of financial risk management, utilising quantitative risk management tools.

Diese beiden Nachfolgebande der "Gynakologischen Endokrinologie" (1987) signalisieren bereits im Titel die Erweiterung des Fachgebiets, die aus den zahlreichen Neuentwicklungen der letzten Jahre resultiert. Hierzu zahlen z.B. der Nachweis und die Bedeutung neuer Hormone, Wachstumsfaktoren, neue Funktionsteste, die Therapie mit weiblichen Sexualhormonen, die Untersuchung von Umwelteinwirkungen sowie diagnostische und operative Techniken der Fertilitatschirurgie. Mit diesen beiden Buchern sind Sie umfassend uber den aktuellen Kenntnisstand dieser Spezialgebiete informiert. Mit ihren zahlreichen Graphiken und Tabellen sowie ihrem ausgezeichneten Bildmaterial werden die Bande Gynakologische Endokrinologie und Fortpflanzungsmedizin fur AErzte in der Klinik wie auch in der Praxis ein standiger Begleiter sein.

Kompakt und verstandlich stellt dieser Band die psychologischen Grundlagen des Lernens vor. Behandelt werden sowohl klassische behavioristische Lerntheorien, wie z.B. das klassische und operante Konditionieren, als auch neuere Ansatze, die in der aktuellen Forschung eine wichtige Rolle spielen. Neben theoretischen Erlauterungen werden Anwendungsmoeglichkeiten von Lerntheorien z.B. in der Psychotherapie aufgezeigt.

hans gebhardt und helmuth kiesel Weltbilder im Wandel der Zeit helmuth kiesel "Welt" und "Weltbild" etymologische Einfuhrung "Welt" ist ein grosses, bedeutungsvolles Wort. Der diesbezugliche Artikel im vierzehnten, 1955 erschienenen Band des Grimmschen 'Deutschen Woert- buchs' umfasst 55 dicht bedruckte Spalten und merkt zudem an: "wenn - gendwo, dann gilt fur diesen artikel des deutschen woerterbuchs das wort W- helm Grimms: 'definitionen koennen nicht erschoepfen, was das lebendige wort in sich faszt, aus den reichlichen und mit sinn ausgewahlten beispielen musz der wahre begriff hervorgehen und wird sich in den feineren schattierungen 1 oft nur empfinden lassen'. " Freilich muss man auch nicht jederzeit wissen, was alles mitschwingt, wenn von der "Welt" die Rede ist; in der alltaglichen wie in der wissenschaftlichen Kommunikation reichen grobe Vorstellungen, die im Bedarfsfall allerdings zu prazisieren sind. Aber trotz der Gewissheit, dass jedermann weiss, was gemeint ist, wenn von "Welt" und "Weltbild" die - de ist, mag eine etymologische Betrachtung als Einleitung in diesen Band - gebracht sein. 2 Das moderne, jedenfalls neuere einsilbige Wort "Welt" stammt von dem zweisilbigen althochdeutschen Kompositum "weralt" ab, das seit dem 8. Ja- hundert nachweisbar ist und in den betreffenden Texten auch in den Formen "werult","werolt","werelt","werelti" und "werelte" erscheint. Die beiden W- ter, die in diesem Kompositum zusammengefugt wurden, heissen "wer" = "Mann, Mensch" (urverwandt dazu lateinisch "vir") und "alt" oder "eld" und "old" = "Alter", naherhin "Lebensalter" und "Zeitalter".