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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This open access book shows the scientific and policy-added value of combining health systems, health services and population health research. In doing so the authors create awareness among researchers to look beyond the boundaries of their own discipline and promote cross-disciplinary collaboration. The book also gives an overview of what is known in the scientific literature about the relationships between the structure of health systems, health service provision and utilisation, and inequalities in population health.Health inequalities are unjust and avoidable and, as a focus of health policy in many governments, are widely studied in public health research. But studies of health inequalities too often ignore the role that health systems and health services play in the production of inequalities in population health and, as a consequence, their potential to create or reduce inequalities in health.Studies of inequalities in health often incorporate the social determinants of health. The same societal structures that form the social determinants of health also determine the health system structure and their impact on access to and the provision of health services and the benefits of health service use to patients with different socioeconomic backgrounds. This means that attempts to reduce health inequalities by addressing the social determinants of health must also consider the potential pathway through the health system and the provision of health services.In the final chapter the authors discuss ways of breaking down the barriers between the three approaches. After reading this compact volume, researchers will be more aware of the theoretical and methodological approaches in the three areas and more inclined to look beyond the boundaries of their own discipline. Health Systems, Health Services and Inequality in Population Health is essential reading for researchers in health systems research, health services research and population health research. In addition, the brief is relevant for health policy researchers, health impact researchers, health economists, epidemiologists, public health practitioners and professionals in health services planning and management.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book offers an introduction to the history and course of the Russian war against Ukraine. Through this book, readers will: - gain data, facts, and a general understanding of Russia s current war against Ukraine;- understand the connections between history, culture, and politics on the one hand, and Russia's aggression toward its neighbors on the other; - learn about the legal, economic, and humanitarian dimensions of the war;- be able to correctly interpret new developments related to the war; - expand their knowledge of international relations, international law, and the positions of individual states and organizations beyond the current war.The book has a modular structure. Each chapter examines a different aspect of the war.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is the first book exploring Europe s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. Its novel comparative perspective favours a bird s eye view of Europe s unfolding Indo-Pacific pivot and nuances the many priorities and mechanisms that are involved in this process.The volume provides a wide-scoped account of Europe s policies on the Indo-Pacific, comprising both the EU and Europe s major, middle, and minor powers. It also offers a careful assessment of the resulting implications, including trends, commonalities and differences, advantages and risks, and consequences for cross-regional cooperation.Endorsed by experts from universities, think tanks, and international institutions, this book is meant for academics, policymakers, and diplomats, as well as journalists and students interested in Europe s growing focus on the Indo-Pacific.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -"Absolutely brilliant book! A must read."Springer-Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 126 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book discusses the influences of eugenics on the AI industry and the impacts of AI opportunism on disabled people. Why are the negative consequences of so-called AI so consistently directed at disabled and racialized people Disabling Intelligences answers this question by detailing the ongoing effects of the eugenicist mindset on our corporate ventures and our interpersonal relationships. It offers an accessible guide to the various meanings, methods, and impacts of AI, and provides a clear framework for classifying, categorizing, evaluating, and critiquing AI projects. Bridging the gap between STS and critical disability studies, the author centers disabled experiences to present a novel framework that helps readers transform their understandings of citizenship, consumerism, social movements, journalism, engineering, research, and scholarship.An ideal reading for academics at all levels interested in AI technologies across the social sciences and humanities, as well as engineering and computer science, this groundbreaking short monograph challenges our understanding and assumptions about technology, encompassing the history of AI and disability from popular culture to real-life case-studies. Readers will come away from this text equipped with a clarity of perception and a toolkit for evaluating and resisting metaeugenics in technology.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Do you want to design the branding for global clients for a PR Agency Be the lead anchor for your favorite network sports program Make headlines by investigating corruption that leads to social change How do you market yourself for these jobs This book takes a storytelling approach to help prepare readers for a successful college career in the media industries: public relations, advertising, sports media, broadcast, and journalism. The book begins with the basics to help orient readers to college life and offer tips for coursework and campus media. Then, the author provides insights from over 14 years working with interns in public relations and his scholarship on internships to prepare readers to apply for competitive internships. The book teaches readers to sift through the fine print of internship and job postings to understand your role and responsibilities, help you prepare for the implicit and explicit expectations at the work site, and become a marketable commodity that can make you an attractive candidate for your ideal career.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This open access edited book connects two strands of federal studies, fiscal federalism, and diversity accommodation, to answer two closely interrelated questions. The first of these is to what extent has the need to accommodate diversities determined financial relations and their evolution The authors answer this question by conducting a thorough investigation of the types of diversity that drive such evolution. The second question is does fiscal federalism have a broadly positive or negative impact on the accommodation of diversities, by producing institutional solutions that either integrate a federal system or pull it apart Through contributions from experts in law, economics, and political science, the book uses a series of case studies to establish a theoretical framework for exploring the relationship between fiscal federalism and diversity accommodation. The authors lay the groundwork for a comparative study of this relationship in multilevel states.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The 21st century is witnessing an unprecedented convergence of transformative technologies that promise to reshape global energy systems, governance, and societal well-being. Among these, Public Interest Technology (PIT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Fusion Energy stand out as critical domains with the potential to drive sustainable development, economic growth, and equitable progress.This book explores the concepts of PIT, AI, and Fusion, in ten chapters. It begins by tracing the evolution of PIT, emphasizing its role in addressing global challenges through socio-technical frameworks. Key themes include the ethical and practical challenges of PIT, such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and funding barriers, as well as its potential to drive equitable solutions. The importance of stakeholder inclusion, particularly from the Global South, and frameworks to manage uncertainties in technology investments are highlighted. Case studies illustrate successful PIT implementations, such as AI-driven sustainability projects and fusion energy initiatives, while underscoring the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and adaptive governance. The later chapters focus on fusion energy as a PIT advocating for open science, international cooperation, and flexible investment strategies to overcome technical and financial hurdles. In these chapters, ideas that fusion energy, if developed inclusively, could revolutionize global energy systems and combat climate change are discussed, and governance models, such as international commissions and public-private partnerships, to ensure equitable access and ethical development are proposed. Similarly, discussions on AI stress its dual potential to either exacerbate inequality or democratize opportunities, depending on policy and implementation.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book assesses to what extent marketisation in Higher Education can be attributed to Neoliberalism. Higher education sectors in many countries have increasingly relied on market mechanisms in their management and functioning, particularly in their provision of education. Many assume that Neoliberalism, with its pursuit of free markets and competition, is the key driver. Neoliberalism continues to be a popular concept to describe the social, political, and economic worlds around us, but there is little consensus on how it should be defined or understood. The bookargues that there is a clear scope for the use of Neoliberalism to describe the direction HE is shifting towards, but it is rather inadequate on its own and not applicable in all areas.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book focuses on an integrated design sciences approach in developing an AI decision-support model to enhance an organization s decision-making function(s) and capabilities. In doing so, it elaborates on the programmability of decisions in the context of an AI culture (as embedded in the principles of Actor-Network Theory), and illustrates how AI technologies can bring profound societal changes, while balancing social and technical objectives given that AI cannot operate independent from human involvement.Research in the book spans multiple disciplines, drawing insights from academic literature and industry experts across various business functions, including finance, logistics, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, infrastructure, and technological development.With this, the book adopts an elaborated action design research (eADR) approach as its guiding framework, which employs a systematic, iterative approach for diagnosis and design to develop a decision-support model artifact in the context of programmable decisions. The empirical study included in the book involved data collection through interviews with senior managers, group discussions with middle management, and consultations with other industry experts.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In recent years, scholars of International Relations have increasingly turned their attention to the question of how to decolonize knowledge. While emerging debates and initiatives mark a critical step toward exposing the discipline s embedded power structures, there remains a striking lack of systematic empirical research into how these asymmetries are reproduced and experienced within the Global South itself. This book explores the coloniality of power and knowledge in Pakistan through an examination of Pakistani International Relations. It not only unveils the hegemonic processes embedded within the western capitalist structures of knowledge production but also explores how the eurocentrism of International Relations in Pakistan is sustained and maintained through a coloniality of knowledge and power which is designed to promote western epistemologies and emulate western standards. This book, consequently, provides a view of epistemic oppression from below. In doing so, it is an initial attempt to explore how the process of decolonization can begin to address the issues embedded in the coloniality of knowledge demonstrated through an exploration of the International Relations discipline in Pakistan.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware Springer-Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 126 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book examines the portrayal of contemporary policing in New South Wales, Australia by mainstream media and how its sourcing of social media influences public opinion. The observable and measurable consequences of this intermingling of news content with viewpoints is that mainstream media, in tandem with social media, influence political leaders to respond and pivot readily towards platformed views with either quick reactions through policymaking and new or revised legislation; or arbitrarily, letting matters slide. The phenomenon is analysed through specific case studies in the book and the complications for police media and crisis management are identified. This extensive research has relevance for policing globally because mainstream media relies heavily on social media content that is instantaneous, global, curated and reliant on marketable and readily understood narratives. The book analyses the selective process by which actors in mainstream media construct news relying on prior framing, narratives and perpetuating the received opinion of social media, as if it represents general belief. Media framing disrupts and interrupts public understandings of the role of policing and perpetuates misunderstanding in the public arena of the institutional values and legislated responsibilities of a police force. In addition, strategies employed by social media activists to frame and re-contextualise crisis events impact on police law enforcement operations and can hamper police capacity to respond to protect public safety.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This open access book discusses the market logic of recruitment agencies who deploy migrant domestic workers in Southeast Asia. Agencies are involved in all stages of worker migration trajectory from their selection, to their training, and their management at the destination. The book describes how and why these private actors play such an outsized role in this kind of worker mobility, and examines their relations with employers, workers and state apparatuses. It focuses on agents operating in the largest migrant sending countries (the Philippines and Indonesia) and receiving countries (Malaysia and Singapore) in Southeast Asia. These pioneering migration industries in the region have established practices and norms that have and continue to diffuse to other world regions. This book is of interest to policymakers, practitioners, students and researchers in migration studies, global governance, gender and migration, globalization and development, Southeast Asian studies, and area studies in political science.Springer-Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 146 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, this open access volume explores religion, translation, and transnational relations in the context of the colonial and missionary enterprises involving Japan, between 1550 and 1800. It focuses on the early Catholic mission to Japan, discussing both Protestant and local religious reactions to it, and the publications of the Jesuit mission press in Japan. A survey of the subsequent centuries of scholarly involvement with translational materials in Asian languages further suggests that translation had a formative influence on the intellectual world in the Early Modern period.Springer-Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 286 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The authors present research results on AI for wireless physical layer. Both the typical applications and model design for intelligent physical-layer communication are addressed. Along with a review of the literatures, the authors first present the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and communication for sixth generation (6G) network or future communication networks. The authors also introduce the typic applications of AI on physical-layer technology, i.e., channel estimation and interpolation, the intelligent CSI feedback and precoding technologies for FDD and TDD systems, respectively, beam management for cell coverage. Finally, this SpringerBrief discusses future research directions. The authors believe the example mechanisms and demonstration of AI-based physical-layer communication and related findings could reveal useful insights for the application of AI on wireless network and spur. It s a new line of thinking for the performance improvement of future communication networks.This SpringerBrief targets advanced-level students majoring in the areas of communication engineering, information engineering, intelligent science, computer science, engineering and electrical engineering professionals and researchers seeking AI-based solutions for 6G physical-layer communications will also find this book a useful resource.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Metaverse METAVERSE 2025, held in Hong Kong, China during September 27 30, 2025.The 8 full papers and one short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 11 submissions. The papers focus on new work in various aspects of vertical industry services and related technologies and applications.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This open access book provides a unique and incisive analysis of the shifting dynamics in the international order, exploring a threefold fragmentation of power centres, geopolitical arenas, and global worldviews.Through the lens of a carefully developed triad framework focusing on security, prosperity, and values it equips policymakers with an instrument to navigate the complex and often difficult trade-offs that arise in a world characterized by multipolarisation. While the erosion of the international order is often seen as a challenge from a Western perspective, this book also acknowledges why actors in other regions may perceive it as an opportunity to expand their influence on the global stage.The authors, all affiliated with the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR), provide a nuanced assessment of these evolving power shifts and conclude with actionable policy recommendations for effectively engaging with the multipolar world both by mitigating risks and by seizing new opportunities for cooperation and alliance-building. Essential reading for policymakers in the EU and its member states, this book is equally relevant to scholars, students, and anyone with a keen interest in international relations and global governance.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This open access book discusses the market logic of recruitment agencies who deploy migrant domestic workers in Southeast Asia. Agencies are involved in all stages of worker migration trajectory from their selection, to their training, and their management at the destination. The book describes how and why these private actors play such an outsized role in this kind of worker mobility, and examines their relations with employers, workers and state apparatuses. It focuses on agents operating in the largest migrant sending countries (the Philippines and Indonesia) and receiving countries (Malaysia and Singapore) in Southeast Asia. These pioneering migration industries in the region have established practices and norms that have and continue to diffuse to other world regions. This book is of interest to policymakers, practitioners, students and researchers in migration studies, global governance, gender and migration, globalization and development, Southeast Asian studies, and area studies in political science.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book offers a refreshing approach to the disciplines of Reputation Management and Crisis Communication in short, to Corporate Affairs. Written by an outstanding practitioner of more than thirty years, the reader will find a unique blend of insights from rich professional experience, illustrated with real-life examples, and applicable academic theories. The content is sometimes surprising, but always germane to the subject matter, and comes from a consummate corporate storyteller who insists all effective communication must be interesting, relevant, and compelling. The origins of the text go back to a class taught at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Hamburg Campus.Target audiences are advanced undergraduates, specialists seeking guidance, and everyone following the news and at times asking themselves how businesses and their representatives can get it so wrong.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Blockchain ICBC 2025, held as part of the Services Conference Federation, SCF 2025, held in Hong Kong, during September 27 30, 2025.The 14 full papers and 2 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 29 submissions. ICBC 2025 provides an international forum for both researchers and industry practitioners to exchange the latest fundamental advances in the state-of-the-art technologies and best practices of blockchain, as well as emerging standards and research topics.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This Open Access book presents the evolution of diplomacy from its historical roots to its modern-day practices. It explores how diplomacy has been shaped by key events, such as the Congress of Vienna (1815), and the establishment of the United Nations (1945). It provides an in-depth analysis of the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic (1961) and Consular Relations (1963), codifying the global rules governing diplomatic and consular relations.The book also examines the role of diplomacy within various international institutions and highlights the emergence of new forms of diplomacy in the 21st century. These include the diplomacy of international organizations, the European Union, and specialized areas such as climate, sports, culture, energy, health, judicial, economic, entrepreneurial, and parliamentary diplomacy.Through a collection of scholarly essays, this work offers a comprehensive overview of the institutional developments that continue to shape the practice of diplomacy today. It will appeal to students, scholars, and researchers of international relations, law, and political science in general, and diplomacy and foreign policy in particular, as well as to practitioners, policy-makers, and diplomats interested in a better understanding of diplomacy, its historical roots, and modern practices.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This open access book presents a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and innovations in designing and constructing taller timber buildings (TTBs). It brings together cutting-edge research on key aspects such as structural design, fire safety, and the environmental impact of timber construction. The work emphasizes a holistic approach, addressing not only the technical complexities like vibration-based assessments, seismic resistance, and long-term behavior but also integrating themes of circularity, adaptability, and sustainability. The insights shared in this book stem from the collaborative efforts of the COST Action HELEN (CA20139), a network dedicated to advancing knowledge on TTBs. HELEN combines expertise from multiple disciplines and aims to push the boundaries of timber construction, fostering innovative methodologies that improve the durability, resilience, and overall performance of timber buildings. Through these contributions, the book presents practical solutions and visionary frameworks for sustainable, multi-storey timber construction, aiming to shape the future of timber-based architecture in urban environments.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book summarizes the main ideas to show that parts-of-speech of Chinese is the core issue of grammar research, while issue of verbs and nouns is the most important part. The views on them and their relationship directly affect researchers' understanding of many important issues in grammar research, such as the definition of nouns, category overlap, the compliance of head feature convention, and the nature of subject-predicate structure, among many others. Furthermore, such a problem may affect researchers' understanding of the whole theoretical system of Chinese grammar. This book provides a comprehensive and systematic review of the achievements of previous studies on Chinese parts-of-speech. It shows that many fundamental problems in the study have not been solved well. The fundamental reason lies in the fact that the model of 'separation of nouns and verbs' established in Indo-European languages is not the right model for the study of Chinese grammar. From the perspective of the part-of-speech pattern of 'noun-verb inclusion', many problems can be solved thoroughly.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Early modern transnational relations and personal encounters were influenced by interactions between Japan and the regions that had become connected to it through expanding global trade and missionary networks. Translation activities linked to Christian missionary activities, overseas trade, and political upheaval in these places all contributed to shaping these interactions. Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume explores religion, translation, and transnational relations in the context of the colonial and missionary enterprises involving Japan, between 1550 and 1800. It focuses on the early Catholic mission to Japan, discussing both Protestant and local religious reactions to it, and the publications of the Jesuit mission press in Japan. A survey of the subsequent centuries of scholarly involvement with translational materials in Asian languages further suggests that translation had a formative influence on the intellectual world in the Early Modern period.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book teaches readers the essential knowledge they need to design toys. It is a stimulating guide for those eager to learn the tools of the trade and offers an enlightening account, full of original ideas, for anyone passionate about the wonderful world of children and education.Designing toys is, above all, about learning to listen and appreciate the beauty within us and around us - with the naivety, freshness, and curiosity of children. It is about knowing how to choose the right shapes and colors to communicate that beauty effectively.This book is a liberating introduction that unlocks creativity, allowing readers to bring their ideas to life.Cover image: Fork-ship, Traffic line, Fratelli Guzzini (2017), design Irene Guerrieri.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Ethical and Social Impacts of Information and Communication Technology, ETHICOMP 2025, held in Lisbon, Portugal, during September 1719, 2025.The 51 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 165 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Ethics, Society; Eduction; Systems; and Security.Springer-Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 614 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 32nd International Symposium on String Processing and Information Retrieval, SPIRE 2025, held in London, UK, during September 8-11, 2025.The 17 full papers and 6 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 42 submissions. These papers cover research in all aspects of string processing, information retrieval, computational biology, and related applications.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This two-volume set LNAI 16093-16094 constitutes the proceedings of the 19th European Conference on Logics in Artificial Intelligence, JELIA 2025, held in Kutaisi, Georgia, during September 1 4, 2025.The 39 full papers and 5 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 108 submissions. They were organized in the following topics:Part I: Special Track: Logics for Explainable and Trustworthy AI; Argumentation; Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization; Deontic Reasoning; Description Logics and Ontological Reasoning; Higher-order and Non-classical Logics; Logic Programming and Answer Set Programming.Part II: Non-monotonic Reasoning and Belief Change; Propositional Reasoning, QBF, and Satisfiability Problems; Temporal Reasoning; Theorem Proving.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Ethical and Social Impacts of Information and Communication Technology, ETHICOMP 2025, held in Lisbon, Portugal, during September 17 19, 2025.The 51 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 165 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Ethics, Society; Eduction; Systems; and Security.