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Hybrid and Hierarchical Composite Materials
This book addresses a broad spectrum of areas in both hybrid materials and hierarchical composites, including recent development of processing technologies, structural designs, modern computer simulation techniques, and the relationships between the processing-structure-property-performance. Each topic is introduced at length with numerous and detailed examples and over 150 illustrations. In…
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- 978-3-319-12867-2
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- XII, 356
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Hybrid Learning: Innovation in Educational Practices
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Hybrid Learning, ICHL 2015, held in Wuhan, China, in July 2015. The 35 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 104 submissions. The selected papers cover various aspects on experiences in hybrid learning, computer supported collaborative learning, improved flexibility of learning processes,…
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- 978-3-319-20620-2
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- XIV, 414
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- 370
Hybrid Dynamical Systems: Observation and Control
This book is a collection of contributions defining the state of current knowledge and new trends in hybrid systems – systems involving both continuous dynamics and discrete events – as described by the work of several well-known groups of researchers. Hybrid Dynamical Systems presents theoretical advances in such areas as diagnosability, observability and stabilization for various classes…
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- 978-3-319-27220-7
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- XVII, 332
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- 629 HUM
Humanitarian Logistics and Sustainability
This contributed volume combines conceptual and strategic research articles dealing with the "why" and "to what end" of sustainable operations in humanitarian logistics, as well as operational research contributions regarding the "how" from the United Nations as well as from researchers and organizations from different countries (Germany, Australia, Singapore, Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Jorda…
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- 978-3-319-15454-1
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- VIII, 260
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- 338.7 HUM
The Conversational Interface The Conversational Interface
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the conversational interface, which is becoming the main mode of interaction with virtual personal assistants, smart devices, various types of wearable, and social robots. The book consists of four parts. Part I presents the background to conversational interfaces, examining past and present work on spoken language interaction with computers. …
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- 978-3-319-32967-3
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- XXII, 422
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- Talking to Smart Devices
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The Normal and Pathological Fetal Brain: Ultrasonographic Features
This book provides assistance in preparing for and conducting screening or diagnostic ultrasound examinations of the fetal brain in all stages of pregnancy. Readers are provided with: abundantly illustrated descriptions of studies conducted on normal brain structures using all conventional and 3D/4D ultrasound techniques; a detailed description of the main structures of the brain; photographs o…
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- 978-3-319-19971-9
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- VIII, 313
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The Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation: Singular Solutions and Optical Collapse
The Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation will be useful to graduate students and researchers in applied mathematics who are interested in singular solutions of partial differential equations, nonlinear optics and nonlinear waves, and to graduate students and researchers in physics and engineering who are interested in nonlinear optics and Bose-Einstein condensates. It can be used for courses on part…
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- 978-3-319-12748-4
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- XXXI, 862
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- Applied Mathematical Sciences
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The Next Generation in Membrane Protein Structure Determination
This book reviews current techniques used in membrane protein structural biology, with a strong focus on practical issues. The study of membrane protein structures not only provides a basic understanding of life at the molecular level but also helps in the rational and targeted design of new drugs with reduced side effects. Today, about 60% of the commercially available drugs target membrane p…
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- 978-3-319-35072-1
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- X, 184
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- Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
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The Convergence Problem for Dissipative Autonomous Systems Classical Methods…
The book investigates classical and more recent methods of study for the asymptotic behavior of dissipative continuous dynamical systems with applications to ordinary and partial differential equations, the main question being convergence (or not) of the solutions to an equilibrium. After reviewing the basic concepts of topological dynamics and the definition of gradient-like systems on a metri…
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- 978-3-319-23407-6
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- SpringerBriefs in Mathematics
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- XII, 142, 1 illustrations in colour
The New Urban Area Development: A Case Study in China
This book examines the formation trajectory and development path of China’s newly formed urban areas, which was the result of an unprecedented massive urbanization process. The analysis is based on the case of Dezhou, Shandong Province. This book systematically introduces strategic studies, planning and design, development and construction, investments, policies and future development of n…
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- 978-3-662-44958-5
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- XXXV, 417
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