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Statistical techniques have assumed an integral role in both the
interpretation and quality assessment of analytical results. In
this book the range of statistical methods available for such tasks
are described in detail, with the advantages and disadvantages of
each technique clarified by use of examples. With a focus on the
essential practical application of these techniques the book also
includes sufficient theory to facilitate understanding of the
statistical principles involved.
"Statistical Treatment of Analytical Data" is written for
professional analytical chemists in industry, government and
research institutions who require a practical understanding of the
application of statistics in day to day activities in the
analytical laboratory. It is also for students who require further
and detailed information that may not be available directly in a
typical undergraduate course.
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2nd International Congress on Energy Efficiency and Energy Related Materials (ENEFM2014) - Proceedings, Oludeniz, Fethiye/Mugla, Turkey, October 16-19, 2014 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)
A y Oral, Z.B Bahsi Oral, Mozer; Jean-Paul Ducrotoy, Mike Elliott
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The proceedings of the 2nd International Congress on Energy
Efficiency and Energy Related Materials include 73 peer-reviewed
technical papers, submitted by leading academic and research
institutions from over 20 countries and representing some of the
most cutting-edge research available. The 73 papers are grouped
into the following sections:
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Solar Energy
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Biofuels and Bioenergy
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Fossil Energy
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Hydropower
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Energy Storage, Conservation and Efficiency
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Environmental Issues
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Carbon Capture and Storage
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Bio-Assessment and Toxicology
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Air Pollution from Mobile and Stationary Sources
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Transport of Air Pollutants
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Environmentally Friendly Construction and Development
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Energy Management Systems
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Materials for Sustainable Energy
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Materials for Renewable Energy Storage and Conversion
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Fuel Cells
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Hydrogen Storage
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Photovoltaics and Solar Cells
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Hydrogen Production and Fuel Generation from Renewables (Catalysis)
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Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Conversion
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Energy-Saving Materials
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Thermoelectrics
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Saving Energy in Buildings
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Modeling and Theoretical Aspects in Energy-Related Materials
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2nd International Congress on Energy Efficiency and Energy Related Materials (ENEFM2014) - Proceedings, Oludeniz, Fethiye/Mugla, Turkey, October 16-19, 2014 (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
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The proceedings of the 2nd International Congress on Energy
Efficiency and Energy Related Materials include 73 peer-reviewed
technical papers, submitted by leading academic and research
institutions from over 20 countries and representing some of the
most cutting-edge research available. The 73 papers are grouped
into the following sections: - General Issues - Wind Energy - Solar
Energy - Nuclear Energy - Biofuels and Bioenergy - Fossil Energy -
Hydropower - Energy Storage, Conservation and Efficiency -
Environmental Issues - Carbon Capture and Storage - Bio-Assessment
and Toxicology - Air Pollution from Mobile and Stationary Sources -
Transport of Air Pollutants - Environmentally Friendly Construction
and Development - Energy Management Systems - Materials for
Sustainable Energy - Materials for Renewable Energy Storage and
Conversion - Fuel Cells - Hydrogen Storage - Photovoltaics and
Solar Cells - Hydrogen Production and Fuel Generation from
Renewables (Catalysis) - Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and
Conversion - Energy-Saving Materials - Thermoelectrics - Saving
Energy in Buildings - Modeling and Theoretical Aspects in
Energy-Related Materials
The field of global optimization has been developing at a rapid
pace. There is a journal devoted to the topic, as well as many
publications and notable books discussing various aspects of global
optimization. This book is intended to complement these other
publications with a focus on stochastic methods for global
optimization. Stochastic methods, such as simulated annealing and
genetic algo rithms, are gaining in popularity among practitioners
and engineers be they are relatively easy to program on a computer
and may be cause applied to a broad class of global optimization
problems. However, the theoretical performance of these stochastic
methods is not well under stood. In this book, an attempt is made
to describe the theoretical prop erties of several stochastic
adaptive search methods. Such a theoretical understanding may allow
us to better predict algorithm performance and ultimately design
new and improved algorithms. This book consolidates a collection of
papers on the analysis and de velopment of stochastic adaptive
search. The first chapter introduces random search algorithms.
Chapters 2-5 describe the theoretical anal ysis of a progression of
algorithms. A main result is that the expected number of iterations
for pure adaptive search is linear in dimension for a class of
Lipschitz global optimization problems. Chapter 6 discusses
algorithms, based on the Hit-and-Run sampling method, that have
been developed to approximate the ideal performance of pure random
search. The final chapter discusses several applications in
engineering that use stochastic adaptive search methods."
"Imagination and shrewd guesswork are powerful instruments for
acquiring scientific knowledge . . . " 1. H. van't Hoff The last
decades have witnessed a rapid growth of quantum chemistry and a
tremendous increase in the number of very accurate ab initio
calculations of the electronic structure of molecules yielding
results of admirable accuracy. This dramatic progress has opened a
new stage in the quantum mechanical description of matter at the
molecular level. In the first place, highly accurate results
provide severe tests of the quantum mecha nics. Secondly, modern
quantitative computational ab initio methods can be synergetically
combined with various experimen tal techniques thus enabling
precise numerical characterization of molecular properties better
than ever anticipated earlier. However, the role of theory is not
exhausted in disclosing the fundamental laws of Nature and
production of ever increasing sets of data of high accuracy. It has
to provide additionally a means of systematization, recognition of
regularities, and ratio nalization of the myriads of established
facts avoiding in this way complete chaos. Additional problems are
represented by molecular wavefunctions provided by the modern
high-level computational quantum chemistry methods. They involve,
in principle, all the information on molecular system, but they are
so immensely complex that can not be immediately understood in
simple and physically meaningful terms. Both of these aspects,
categorization and interpretation, call for conceptual models which
should be preferably pictorial, transparent, intuitively appealing
and well-founded, being sometimes useful for semi quantitative
purposes."
The analysis of materials containing several elements used to be a
difficult problem for analytical chemists, so a well established
sequence of wet chemical qualitative tests were performed to ensure
each element was detected. Quantitative tests could then be carried
out on the sample, according to the range of elements present. Most
analytical chemists were very familiar with these techniques,
having been taugth them from a very early stage in their education
and careers. The analytical chemist can now call on a range of
specialist instrumental techniques which can detect the presence of
many elements, often simultaneously, and often quantitatively,
providing rapid results on samples which, in the past, could take
days. The drawback is that the instruments tend to be expensive,
suited to particular sample types or matrices and complex in both
setting up and in the interpretation of results. Furthermore the
general analytical chemist may have access and familiarity with
only one or two methods. Written by an international team of
contributors, each experts in their particular fields, this book
familiarizes analytical chemists with the range of elemental
analysis techniquers, to enable them to specify the most
appropriate test for any given sample. In addition, it contains
important chapters on sample preparation and quality control,
essential elements in obtaining accurate and reliable analytical
results. As such, this book will be essential reading for all
analytical chemists. The techniques of elemental analysis are
important in many other disciplines, so the book will be of
particular interest to those commissioning a wide range of
analytical measurements, such as chemists, geologists,
environmental scientists and biologists. The breadth and depth of
coverage will also make the book very useful for advanced students.
Climate change has been identified as one of the greatest
threats to humanity of all times. In addition to producing adverse
environmental conditions such as rising sea level, drought, crop
failure, vector-borne diseases, extreme events, degradation of
water/air quality and heat waves, climate change is also considered
a threat multiplier that leads to local and international conflicts
and armed interventions. Urban areas may bear the brunt of climate
change, as they are the centers of human habitation, anthropogenic
stressors and environmental degradation, and the ensuing health
impacts are of grave societal concern. The papers in this volume
span a suite of climate change repercussions, paying particular
attention to national security and human health aspects. It is an
outcome of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held during April
28-30, 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, sponsored by the NATO Science
for Peace and Security Program. The contributions cut across the
elements of modeling, natural, political and social sciences,
engineering, politics, military intervention, urban planning,
industrial activities, epidemiology and healthcare.
A moving picture book by Z.B. Asterplume about imagination and
kindness. Dario's day starts like many others: There's not much to
eat. But today, the pantry has a surprise as a tiger emerges and
accompanies Dario through his day. A tiger? Dario's friends can't
believe their eyes! Soon, they too see the wonders around them, as
they share their day with creatures large and small. Is it
imagination? Whatever it is, the result is joy and kindness. In a
world where imagination and generosity can be as scarce as food in
some pantries, here is a reminder for readers of all ages that
kindness nourishes all of us.
The field of global optimization has been developing at a rapid
pace. There is a journal devoted to the topic, as well as many
publications and notable books discussing various aspects of global
optimization. This book is intended to complement these other
publications with a focus on stochastic methods for global
optimization. Stochastic methods, such as simulated annealing and
genetic algo rithms, are gaining in popularity among practitioners
and engineers be they are relatively easy to program on a computer
and may be cause applied to a broad class of global optimization
problems. However, the theoretical performance of these stochastic
methods is not well under stood. In this book, an attempt is made
to describe the theoretical prop erties of several stochastic
adaptive search methods. Such a theoretical understanding may allow
us to better predict algorithm performance and ultimately design
new and improved algorithms. This book consolidates a collection of
papers on the analysis and de velopment of stochastic adaptive
search. The first chapter introduces random search algorithms.
Chapters 2-5 describe the theoretical anal ysis of a progression of
algorithms. A main result is that the expected number of iterations
for pure adaptive search is linear in dimension for a class of
Lipschitz global optimization problems. Chapter 6 discusses
algorithms, based on the Hit-and-Run sampling method, that have
been developed to approximate the ideal performance of pure random
search. The final chapter discusses several applications in
engineering that use stochastic adaptive search methods."
My aim in writing this book was to provide a guide to management
for student occupational therapists and practitioners in the field.
It is not intended to provide an answer to every conceivable
management situation. The organization and delivery of health and
social services is being subjected to relentless scrutiny and
change. Hardly has one proposal been implemented before another one
is introduced. In view of this, the thrust of this book is to
highlight key points to be addressed when looking at the delivery
of occupational therapy services. For this reason, the book starts
from the viewpoint of one who is in the early stages of an
occupational therapy career through to the position of having to
manage the staff in an occupational therapy departmentl service.
Following this plan, the book has been organized into two parts.
Part One covers issues that an occupational therapist has to
confront directly in any job situation. In this situation, she will
need to know wh at is expected of her. Apart from knowing about the
various duties, it is necessary to understand the context in which
these duties are to be conducted. Hence, there are chapters that
discuss professional responsibilities, self-management, stan dards
of practice, and the structure of the two biggest employers of
occupational therapists - the NHS and local authority social
services departments."
Peroxyl radicals are formed in biological systems, the atmosphere and aqueous waste and are important intermediates in the breakdown both of organic molecules and several inorganic species. As peroxyl radicals react with CFCs and HFCs in the atmosphere resulting in the further destruction of the ozone layer, there has been a great deal of progress towards understanding peroxyl radicals and their reactions in both the gas and liquid phase. Until now there has been no one volume which brings together all aspects of peroxyl radical chemistry — from their formation, to their wide and varied chemistry in the aqueous environment, biological systems, solid matrices, polymeric systems and the atmosphere. Peroxyl Radicals is essential reading for organic and physical organic chemists, biochemists and environmental technologists.
This practical, how-to guide provides human resource professionals
with a detailed framework for designing, implementing, and
maintaining comprehensive career development systems. It offers
advice on using wide range of approaches--including workshops,
counseling, mentoring, and computer-assisted programs. The book
details how to secure the support of top management and others, set
up pilot programs, develop staff, and encourage middle managers to
participate."The authors have designed a career development
framework that draws from career planning, organization
development, and the human resource function....The 'how to'
approach should be of great help to organizations seeking to
develop comprehensive career development programs."--Personnel
Administrator
Climate change has been identified as one of the greatest threats
to humanity of all times. In addition to producing adverse
environmental conditions such as rising sea level, drought, crop
failure, vector-borne diseases, extreme events, degradation of
water/air quality and heat waves, climate change is also considered
a threat multiplier that leads to local and international conflicts
and armed interventions. Urban areas may bear the brunt of climate
change, as they are the centers of human habitation, anthropogenic
stressors and environmental degradation, and the ensuing health
impacts are of grave societal concern. The papers in this volume
span a suite of climate change repercussions, paying particular
attention to national security and human health aspects. It is an
outcome of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held during April
28-30, 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, sponsored by the NATO Science
for Peace and Security Program. The contributions cut across the
elements of modeling, natural, political and social sciences,
engineering, politics, military intervention, urban planning,
industrial activities, epidemiology and healthcare.
S-centered Radicals Edited by Ben Gurion University of the Negev,
Israel Sulfur containing radicals, formed from sulfur emissions
from natural sources (e.g. volcanoes), power plants and from car
exhausts, play an important role in our atmosphere. In the living
cell, sulfur constitutes an essential part of the defence against
oxidative damage and in the course of this mechanism is transformed
into a variety of sulfur free radical species. S-centered Radicals
deals with the organic radicals containing sulfur atoms, RS*, RSO*,
RSO_2* and R_3S and the inorganic radicals, *SH and SO_x*. This is
the book to bring together all the recent developments of
S-centered radical chemistry. This area is extremely important to
organic synthetic chemists and environmentalists. S-centered
radicals are of increasing interest in biochemistry and medicine
due to S-containing amino-acids and S-S bonds in proteins. Sulfur
radicals are also involved in polymer chemistry and photonic
materials as well as in radiation protection and nutrition. This
title is the essential volume for anyone working in sulfur
chemistry.
Die Strukturierung der speziellen Skeletbande muBte von der Aufgabe
ausgehen, daB fur jeden einzelnen Skeletteil nach der
Einstellungstechnik die Anatomie, die normale Entwicklung, die
Variationen und Mif3bildungen, die traumatischen Veranderungen und
die Begutachtungsfragen getrennt abgehandelt werden, wahrend
generalisierte oder systematische Erkrankungen, Strahlenschaden und
Entzundungen, Geschwiilste und Erbkrankheiten - um nur einige zu
nennen - wegen ihres die einzelnen Skeletteile ubergreifenden
Charakters oder ihrer grundsatzlichen Erscheinungsbilder zusammen-
gefaBt werden, weil sich nur auf diese Weise unertragliche
Uberschneidungen und Wieder- holungen vermeiden lassen. Dieser
Aufgabe entsprechend bildet dieser Band eine Zusammenfassung un
seres heutigen Wissens auf einem Gebiet, auf welchem vor den
Radiologen schon viele Anatomen- Generationen wissenschaftlich
erfolgreich tatig waren, eines Wissens, zu dem neb en den Anatomen,
Pathologen und Radiologen auch Chirurgen, Orthopaden und Padiater
intensiv beigetragen haben. Das dadurch zwangslaufig sehr breit
gestreute Schrifttum muBte ausgewertet und dem wissenschaftlich
Tatigen in einer noch praktikablen Form zuganglich gemacht werden.
Hier die richtige Auswahl zu treffen, durfte zu den schwierig- sten
Aufgaben eines Autors gehoren. Dariiber hinaus solI dieser Band
jedoch auch fur die tagliche Praxis ein nutzlicher Helfer und in
schwierigen Fragen ein zuverliissiger Ratgeber sein.
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