"Harry - yer a wizard: Exploring J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Universe

J. K. Rowling’s “ Harry Potter” series (1997–2007) has turned into a global phenomenon and her Potterverse is still expanding. The contributions in this volume provide a range of inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to various dimensions of this multifacetted universe. The introductory article focuses on different forms of world building in the novels, the translations, the film se…

„Beyond the Wall”: Game of Thrones aus interdisziplinärer Perspektive

Dieses Open-Access-Buch beleuchtet das Serienphänomen „Game of Thrones“ aus unterschiedlichen wissenschaftlichen Perspektiven: Die rechtswissenschaftliche trifft auf die sprach-, musik-, literatur- und sozialwissenschaftliche, ferner die (kunst-)historische, psychologische und theologische Perspektive. Die Beiträge zeigen auf, dass die Serie reiche Anknüpfungspunkte für die wissenschaft…

“At This Defining Moment: Barack Obama’s Presidential Candidacy and the N…

In January 2009, Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States. In the weeks and months following the election, as in those that preceded it, countless social observers from across the ideological spectrum commented upon the cultural, social and political significance of “the Obama phenomenon.” In “At this Defining Moment,” Enid Logan provides a nuanced analysis framed by …

African identities and international politics

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Advanced Methods of Power Load Forecasting

This reprint introduces advanced prediction models focused on power load forecasting. Models based on artificial intelligence and more traditional approaches are shown, demonstrating the real possibilities of use to improve prediction in this field. Models of LSTM neural networks, LSTM networks with a SESDA architecture, in even LSTM-CNN are used. On the other hand, multiple seasonal Holt-Winte…

Advanced Materials in Drug Release and Drug Delivery Systems

Development of new drug molecules is costly and requires longitudinal, wide-ranging studies; therefore, designing advanced pharmaceutical formulations for existing and well-known drugs seems to be an attractive device for the pharmaceutical industry. Properly formulated drug delivery systems can improve pharmacological activity, efficacy and safety of the active substances. Advanced materials a…

Ocean Remote Sensing with Synthetic Aperture Radar

The ocean covers approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface, 90% of the biosphere and contains 97% of Earth’s water. The Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) can image the ocean surface in all weather conditions and day or night. SAR remote sensing on ocean and coastal monitoring has become a research hotspot in geoscience and remote sensing. This book—Progress in SAR Oceanography—provides an u…

Die österreichische Gesellschaft während der Corona-Pandemie: Ergebnisse au…

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Typisch Social Entrepreneurship : Arbeitsgestaltung und Wirkung von Arbeit be…

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Self-Governance and Sami Communities : Transitions in Early Modern Natural Re…

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