Today, wind powers and solar powers have become the main stream of energies. Everyone, from major electric power utilities to mega capital investors, has entered the renewable energy sector, increasingly and rapidly expanding the mass capital investment projects in the world. It is not rare to find cases of such mega projects developing confrontations with local communities. Since 1990s, th…
This open access book aims at deepening the understanding of the relation between cyber-physical systems (CPSs) as socio-technical systems and their digital representations with intertwined artificial intelligence (AI). The authors describe why it is crucial for digital selves to be able to develop emotional behavior and why a humanity-inspired AI is necessary so that humans and humanoids can c…
How can we learn to lead and think greener, smarter, and healthier in our daily work? This chapter considers the rise of visions and goals towards more sustainable organization for both business and society. The landmarks of tomorrow seem to be broadly affected by management ideas on sustainability—whether by deep or shallow thinking. What can various sustainability orientations mea…
The Urban Sustainability Book Series is a valuable resource for sustainability and urban-related education and research. It offers an inter-disciplinary platform covering all four areas of practice, policy, education, research, and their nexus. The publications in this series are related to critical areas of sustainability, urban studies, planning, and urban geography.
An dieser Stelle möchte ich mich herzlich bei Prof. Dr. Peter H. Hartmann und Prof. Dr. Thomas Poguntke für Rat, Orientierung und Inspiration bedanken. Ihre wissenschaftliche Unterstützung bei den kleineren und größeren Schwierigkeiten des Forschungsalltags war für das Gelingen dieses Projektes von unschätzbarem Wert. Ebenfalls danke ich apl. Prof. Dr. Jürgen H.P. Hoffmeyer-Zlotnik …
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This open access textbook leads the reader from basic concepts of chromatin structure and function and RNA mechanisms to the understanding of epigenetics, imprinting, regeneration and reprogramming. The textbook treats epigenetic phenomena in animals, as well as plants. Written by four internationally known experts and senior lecturers in this field, it provides a valuable tool for Master- and …
This open access textbook provides the background needed to correctly use, interpret and understand statistics and statistical data in diverse settings. Part I makes key concepts in statistics readily clear. Parts I and II give an overview of the most common tests (t-test, ANOVA, correlations) and work out their statistical principles. Part III provides insight into meta-statistics (statistics…
This book illustrates the benefits to be gained from digitally networked communication for health, education and transitioning economies in developing nations (Sierra Leone and Papua New Guinea) and developed nations. Growing powers of e-citizenship can help build sustainable futures. This small volume provides a collection of examples and ideas from which the authors hope will help build a wid…