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Urban Morphology versus Urban Redevelopment and Revitalisation = Proceedings …
This open access book provides a comprehensive review of current theoretical and practical expertise at the confluence of urban morphology and urban rehabilitation. Its holistic perspective addresses theoretical explanations and approaches as well as practical experiences in the design of urban places. The extensive methodological section illustrates innovation and development in this area. Th…
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- 9783031777523
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- VIII, 700 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Unifying Sustainability Information for Societal Automation = Leveraging Coll…
This open access book offers a structured approach that aligns indicators of social value and provides a stable foundation amidst the dynamic and ever-changing social complexities. From detailed system scales of participation to an overview of how it works, this book presents a roadmap for automating data in systemic alignment with social value. With its adaptability to changing societal struct…
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- 9783031831201
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- XIX, 93 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Understanding Turbulent Systems = Progress in Particle Dynamics Modeling
This open access book provides a thorough introduction to modeling turbulent, dispersed, two-phase flows. It explains the physical phenomena and governing laws at play, followed by a clear and systematic overview of the statistical tools used to develop simplified or coarse-grained models. With a pedagogical approach, the book uses practical examples to explain complex physical processes and…
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- 9783031844669
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- XIX, 284 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Understanding Past Earthquakes
This open access book presents the state of the art in research on the characteristics of past earthquakes. It presents an overview of contemporary developments, their use cases, and practical considerations, with the aim of introducing readers to recently developed methodologies as well as the sources, derivation, and handling of their uncertainties. The disparate fields of seismology, stratig…
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- 9783031735806
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- V, 227 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Understanding Crime Trends in a Hybrid Society = The Digital Drift
This open access book critically revisits 30 years of debate surrounding the evolution of crime trends, aiming to reconcile various hypotheses and controversies. It scrutinizes the concept of the "crime drop," highlighting the methodological pitfalls in understanding the causation mechanisms behind this phenomenon. By examining the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on d…
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- 9783031723872
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- XV, 131 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Understanding and Developing Student Assessment Literacy = Translating Resear…
This book provides research-based approaches and classroom strategies for frontline teachers and practitioners, to aid them in formulating actionable approaches to develop student assessment literacy (SAL) in school and higher education sectors. This book helps readers to: Understand the concept of SAL and its significant role in assisting students’ achievements of desirable learning goals…
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- 9789819794843
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- VI, 76 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Ukraine's Journey to Recovery, Reform and Post-War Reconstruction = A Bluepri…
This open access volume explores Ukraine's challenges post-war, focusing on economic revival and sustainable development. Addressing scholars, policymakers, and practitioners the book discusses pivotal issues for the rebuilding of Ukraine, such as institutional changes, economic hurdles, social stability, and environmental rejuvenation. The book highlights the inevitable need for Ukraine's i…
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- 9783031664342
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- VIII, 315 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Ukraine’s Thorny Path to the EU = From “Integration without Membership”…
This interdisciplinary book takes stock of Ukraine’s thorny European integration path in the last two decades. Engaging many Ukrainian academics and practitioners, the book seeks to offer a first-hand insight into how Ukraine moves towards EU membership, while in war with Russia, and which ‘stumbling blocks’ it encounters.
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- 9783031691546
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- XIII, 327 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Trustworthy AI = African Perspectives
This book is an Open Access Publication. The Guidelines for Trustworthy AI developed by the European Commission High-Level Expert Group on AI is a framework that has been developed to promote and achieve the trustworthiness of AI systems. It provides seven ethical principles that can be operationalised in socio-technical systems to realise responsible AI design and deployment. The content of th…
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- 9783031756740
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- XXVII, 281 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Tribal Reawakening and the Future of State-Building in Kuwait and Qatar
This open access book approaches the history of tribes and their role in the formation of the modern states of Kuwait and Qatar by blending historical, political, and sociological perspectives. Traditionally, this subject has been approached from single perspective, often picturing the tribe as a political and social entity that is opposed to the modern state. In the Gulf context, presenting an…
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- 9789819796632
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- XIII, 173hlm; ill., lamp.,
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