This open access book explores the history of risk management in medieval and early modern European maritime business, focusing particularly on 'General Average' – a mechanism by which extraordinary expenses regarding ship or cargo, incurred during a voyage to save the venture, are shared between all participants to protect equity. This volume traces the history of this risk management tool f…
Internet of things dan hukum: strategi hukum untuk teknologi pintar yang berpusat pada konsumen merupakan analisis paling komprehensif dan terkini tentang isu hukum di Internet of Things (IoT). Selama beberapa dekade, semakin berkurangnya kepentingan kekayaan dan kekuasaan yang nyata – dan semakin pentingnya kekayaan dan kekuasaan yang tidak berwujud – telah menjadi subjek banyak penelitian…
Exploring how to counteract the world's energy insecurity and environmental pollution, this volume covers the production methods, properties, storage, engine tests, system modification, transportation and distribution, economics, safety aspects, applications, and material compatibility of alternative fuels. The esteemed editor highlights the importance of moving toward alternative fuels and the…
Bituminous materials are used to build durable roads that sustain diverse environmental conditions. However, due to their complexity and a global shortage of these materials, their design and technical development present several challenges. Advanced Testing and Characterisation of Bituminous Materials focuses on fundamental and performance testing
Sementara negara-negara Nordik tercantum di peringkat teratas dalam sebagian besar peringkat internasional tentang kesetaraan gender dan rasa aman warga negara, studi tentang prevalensi viktimisasi seksual menyajikan gambaran yang berbeda, yang menunjukkan bahwa negara-negara yang telah banyak berinvestasi dalam membangun kesetaraan gender justru mengalami prevalensi kekerasan seksual yang ting…
COST (European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research) is an intergovernmental initiative in science and research intended to promote the coordination of nationally funded research in Europe. Four working groups discuss the housing of animals, their environmental needs, refinement of procedures, genetically modified animals, and cost-benefit analysis. Based on the activit…
Genetic Algorithms and Genetic Programming: Modern Concepts and Practical Applications discusses algorithmic developments in the context of genetic algorithms (GAs) and genetic programming (GP). It applies the algorithms to significant combinatorial optimization problems and describes structure identification using HeuristicLab as a platform for al
Buku ini menantang wacana pendidikan terkait pengajaran tentang Afrika di semua tingkat sistem pendidikan di Global Utara, dengan studi kasus khusus yang berfokus pada Republik Irlandia. Buku ini memberikan interogasi terhadap penyebaran citra dan pesan negatif tentang orang Afrika dan negara-negara Afrika serta dampaknya terhadap sikap dan persepsi anak-anak dan kaum muda. Buku ini mengeksplor…
Discussing the interpretation of tissue concentrations of contaminants in wildlife, this updated edition of a bestseller draws on current scientific research and includes new chapters and greater emphasis on aquatic organisms. Each chapter provides a summary and review of a specific chemical along with direction on research methods and the interpretation of conflicting or insufficient data. Cha…
ABSTRACT An Introduction to the Standard Model of Particle Physics familiarizes readers with what is considered tested and accepted and in so doing, gives them a grounding in particle physics in general. Whenever possible, Dr. Mann takes an historical approach showing how the model is linked to the physics that most of us have learned in less challenging areas. Dr. Mann reviews special relativ…