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 Madness and Genetic Determinism: Is Mental Illness in Our Genes? by Patrick D. Hahn English | EPUB | 2019 | 193 Pages | ISBN : 3030218651 | 0.38 MB The book covers important topics in the psychiatric genetics (PG) field. Many of these have been overlooked in mainstream accounts, and many contemporary PG researchers have omitted or whitewashed the eugenic and "racial hygiene" origins of the field. The author critically analyzes PG evidence in support of genetic claims which, given the lack of gene discoveries, are based mainly on the results of psychiatric twin and adoption studies. Given that the evidence in favor of genetic influences is much weaker than mainstream sources report, due to serious issues in twin and adoption research, the author points to environmental factors, including trauma, as the main causes of conditions such as schizophrenia.  Language Literacy and Science: Enhancing Engagement and Achievement in Science English | 2021 | ISBN: 9811640009 | 79 Pages | PDF | 4 MB This book presents the findings of two case studies in the 'Making Connections' two-year project funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. It shows how science literacy was improved in a state coeducational school with Pacific Island students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. This book details ideas and strategies relevant to schools where English literacy has an impact on the science engagement and achievement of ethnically diverse student populations. It also presents the teaching as inquiry model and its usage by teachers to improve aspects of their teaching strategies.  Knocking Combustion of Methane-Based and Highly Knock Resistant Liquid Fuels English | 2021 | ISBN: 3658351772 | 165 Pages | PDF | 7 MB Marcel Eberbach provides insight into the investigations of the knocking behavior of methane-based fuels and compares them with the knocking behavior of very high knock resistant liquid fuels during engine combustion. With pressure-based knock detection algorithms and thermodynamic evaluation, the atypical knocking combustion phenomena are evaluated with respect to the abnormalities on the heat release curve. Based on the investigated fuels an engine specific relation between the fuel index numbers (RON and MN) and the actual knock resistance of the fuels by means of the motor methane number was established and applied to the investigated gaseous and liquid fuels during knocking combustion.  Judah Folkman: A Biography by Domenico Ribatti English | PDF | 2018 | 124 Pages | ISBN : 3319926322 | 3.1 MB The aim if this book is to analyze the scientific biography of Judah Folkman, one of the most important scientist of the last century. More 50 years ago, Folkman found a revolutionary new way to think about cancer. Blood supply, Folkman hypothesized, was the key to tumor growth. Without new blood vessels, tumors simply did not thrive. In 1971, Folkman published his theory of angiogenesis in the "New England Journal of Medicine".  International Teachers' Lived Experiences: Examining Internationalised Schooling in Shanghai English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030786854 | 219 Pages | PDF EPUB | 8 MB This book explores the emerging and under-researched phenomenon of internationalised schooling in China. It focuses on a group of "accidental" teachers who fell into teaching through happenstance or necessity, a group of teachers increasingly seeking refuge in Chinese Internationalised Schools. Chinese Internationalised Schools cater to an affluent middle class in China, offering some form of international curriculum which is taught by host country Chinese nationals and expatriate teachers. Chapters focus on three dimensions of teachers' lived experiences of working in these schools: the intercultural, which explores teachers' negotiations of intercultural teacher identities; the precarious, which highlights the struggles they might face at work; and the resilient, which illustrates how teachers survive-and even thrive-in the position. The author identifies a complex interplay between surviving and thriving, giving rise to the concept of "sur-thrival."  Intelligent Communication, Control and Devices English | 2021 | ISBN: 9811615098 | 421 Pages | PDF | 15 MB This book focuses on the integration of intelligent communication systems, control systems and devices related to all aspects of engineering and sciences. It includes high-quality research papers from the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Communication, Control and Devices (ICICCD 2020), organized by the Department of Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India during 27-28 November 2020. The topics covered are a range of recent advances in intelligent communication, intelligent control, and intelligent devices.
 Informal Women Workers in the Global South: Policies and Practices for the Formalisation of Women's Employment in Developing Economies by Jayati Ghosh English | Jan 29, 2021 | ISBN: 0367545993, 0367545985 | 228 pages | PDF | 2 MB Formalising employment is a desirable policy goal, but how it is done matters greatly, especially for women workers. Indeed, formalisation policies that do not recognise gendered realities and prevailing socio-economic conditions may be less effective and even counterproductive.  Image Guided Dermatologic Treatments by Robert L. Bard English | PDF | 2020 | 147 Pages | ISBN : 3030292347 | 18.2 MB This book showcases the latest digital skin imaging, optical/laser systems and advanced immunologic therapies including topics ranging from the basic dermatologic sciences to advanced microscopic and laser optics. The addition of radiologic breakthroughs serves as comprehensive source for the dermatologic community, helping them access sonographic, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine procedures refined for dermatologic and subcutaneous pathologies. In addition, it assists radiologists determine the appropriate imaging technologies for specific clinical dermal disorders.
 European Dimension of Metropolitan Policies: Policy Learning and Reframing of Metropolitan Regions by Carola Fricke English | PDF | 2019 | 348 Pages | ISBN : 3030146138 | 10 MB This book questions how policies for the metropolis become Europeanised. The book analyses how spatial concepts and political ideas permeate the European multi-level system.  Digital Talent Management: Insights from the Information Technology and Communication Industry English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030767493 | 88 Pages | PDF EPUB | 3 MB This book highlights the importance of talent management practices in recruiting, developing and retaining talented professionals in the digital and IT&C industry. It unpacks the distinctive characteristics of 'digital talent' represented by a wide spectrum of professionals and managers with digital abilities, competencies and skills who add considerable value to organizations and industries worldwide. |
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