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Labour law and worker protection in developing countries

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Labour law and worker protection in the South: an evolving tension between models and reality / Tzehainesh Teklè -- The effectiveness of labour law and decent work aspirations in the developing countries: a framework for analysis / Rachid Filati Meknassi -- Trade liberalization, labour law, and development: a contextualization / Adelle Blackett -- Labour law in Latin America: the gap between norms and reality / Graciela Bensusán -- Labour law: a southern African perspective / Colin Fenwick, Evance Kalula, and Ingrid Landau -- Labour law in South Asia: the need for an inclusive approach / Kamala Sankaran.…”
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Information sharing and collaboration applications to integrated biosurveillance : workshop summary /

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Higher education revolutions in the Gulf : globalization and institutional viability / por Badry, Fatima, Willoughby, John, 1949-

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Introduction : the political and socio-economic emergence of the Arabian Gulf -- The global expansion of higher education : alternative perspectives -- Globalization of education and the GCC -- The multi-model approach to privatization : questions of sustainability -- GCC public universities : growing pains -- Assessing quality : adopting western standards of accreditation -- Reforming higher education in Saudi Arabia : reasons for optimism -- Arabic in higher education : questions of national identity and pragmatism -- Higher education revolutions : short term success vs long term viability.…”
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Economic development / por Todaro, Michael P.

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Principles and concepts -- Introducing economic development : a global perspective -- Comparative economic development -- Classic theories of economic growth and development -- Contemporary models of development and underdevelopment -- Problems and policies : domestic -- Poverty, inequality, and development -- Population growth and economic development : causes, consequences, and controversies -- Urbanization and rural-urban migration : theory and policy -- Human capital : education and health in economic development -- Agricultural transformation and rural development -- The environment and development -- Development policymaking and the roles of market, state, and civil society -- Problems and policies : international and macro -- International trade theory and development strategy -- Balance of payments, debt, financial crises, and stabilization policies -- Foreign finance, investment, aid, and conflict: controversies and opportunities -- Finance and fiscal policy for development.…”

What really matters service, leadership, people, and values / por Pepper, John, 1938-

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Drug-drug interactions for therapeutic biologics

Tabla de Contenidos: “….] -- Drug interaction assessment strategies : small molecules versus therapeutic proteins / Shannon Dallas ... [et al.] -- Model-independent and modeling-based methods to assess drug-drug interactions for therapeutic proteins / Di Wu, Jeffrey Barrett -- Utility of in vitro methods in drug-drug interaction assessment and prediction for therapeutic biologics / Theresa Nguyen, Narendra Kishnani, Raymond Evers -- Use of animal models for projection of clinical drug-drug interactions for therapeutic proteins / Eugenia Kraynov, Martin E. …”
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Advanced biomedical image analysis por Haidekker, Mark A., 1963-

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Adaptive filtering -- ch. 6. Deformable models and active contours -- ch. 7. The Hough transform -- ch. 8. …”
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Psychology of stress

Tabla de Contenidos: “…A comparison between the effort-reward imbalance and demand control models / Aleck S. Ostry ... [et al.] -- Stress and somatization : a sociocultural perspective / Rachel A. …”
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Regional sub-state diplomacy today

Tabla de Contenidos: “…/ Elena Albina -- The public diplomacy of federated entities : examining the Quebec model / Ellen Huijgh -- Going beyond paradiplomacy? …”
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Educational neuroscience

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Relational theory and the practice of psychotherapy / por Wachtel, Paul L., 1940-

Tabla de Contenidos: “…: one-person and two-person perspectives -- The dynamics of personality: one-person and two-person views -- From two-person to contextual: beyond intimacy and the consulting room -- Drives, relationships, and the foundations of the relational point of view -- The limits of the archaeological vision: relational theory and the cyclical-contextual model -- Self-states, dissociation, and the schemas of subjectivity and intersubjectivity -- Exploration, support, self-acceptance, and the "school of suspicion" -- Insight, direct experience, and the implications of a new understanding of anxiety -- Enactments, new relational experience, and implicit relational knowing -- Confusions about self-disclosure: real issues, pseudo-issues, and the inevitability of trade-offs -- The "inner" world, the "outer" world, and the lived-in world: mobilizing for change in the patient's daily life.…”

Phonology in perception

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Introduction: Models of phonology in perception / Paul Boersma and Silke Hamann -- Why can Poles perceive Sprite but not Coca-Cola?…”
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Guide to state-of-the-art electron devices

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Machine generated contents note: Foreword Preface Contributors and Acknowledgements Historic Timeline Part I - Basic Electron Devices 1 Bipolar Transistors 1.1 Motivation 1.2 The pn Junction and Its Electronic Applications 1.3 The Bipolar Junction Transistor and Its Electronic Applications 1.4 Optimization of Bipolar Transistors 1.5 SiGe Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors References 2 MOS Devices 2.1 Introduction 2.2 MOSFET Basics 2.3 The Evolution of MOSFET 2.4 Concluding Remarks References 3 Memory Devices 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Volatile Memories 3.3 Non-Volatile Memories 3.4 Future Perspectives of MOS Memories 3.5 Closing Remarks References 4 Passive Components 4.1 Discrete and integrated passive components 4.2 Application in Analog ICs and DRAM 4.3 The planar Spiral Inductor - A Case Study 4.4 Parasitics in Integrated Circuits References 5 Emerging Research Devices 5.1 Non-Charge Based Switching 5.2 Carbon as a Replacement for Silicon and the Rise of Moletronics 5.3 Conclusions References Part II - Aspects of Device and IC Manufacturing 6 Electronics Materials 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Silicon Device Technology 6.3 Compound Semiconductor Devices 6.4 Electronic Displays 6.5 Conclusions References 7 Compact Modeling 7.1 The Role of Compact Models 7.2 Bipolar Transistor Compact Modeling 7.3 MOS Transistor Compact Modeling 7.4 Compact Modeling of Passive Components 7.5 Benchmarking and Implementation References 8 Technology Computer Aided Design 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Drift-Diffusion Model 8.3 Microscopic Transport Models 8.4 Quantum Transport Models 8.5 Process and Equipment Simulation References 9 Device Reliability Physics 9.1 Introduction and Background 9.2 Device Reliability Issues 9.3 Interconnect Degradation Mechanisms 9.4 Circuit-Level Reliability Issues 9.5 Microscopic Approaches to Assuring Reliability of ICs References 10 Semiconductor Manufacturing 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Substrates 10.3 Lithography and Etching 10.4 Front-End Processing 10.5 Back-End Processing 10.6 Process Control 10.7 Assembly and Test 10.8 Future Directions References Part III - Applications based on Electron Devices 11 VLSI Logic Technology and Circuits 11.1 Introduction 11.2 MOSFET Scaling Trends 11.3 Low-Power and High-Speed Logic Design 11.4 Scaling-Driven technology Enhancements 11.5 Ultra-Low Voltage Transistors 11.6 Interconnects 11.7 Memory Design 11.8 System Integration References 12 VLSI Mixed-Signal Technology And Circuits 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Analog/Mixed-Signal Technologies in Scaled CMOS 12.3 Data Converter ICs 12.4 Mixed-Signal Circuits in Low-Power Display Applications 12.5 Image Sensor Technology and Circuits References 13 Memory Technologies 13.1 Semiconductor Memory History 13.2 State of Mainstream Semiconductor Memory Today 13.3 Emerging Memory Technologies 13.4 Conclusions References 14 RF&Microwave Semiconductor Technologies 14.1 III-V Based: GaAs and InP 14.2 Si and SiGe 14.3 Wide Bandgap Devices (Group III-Nitrides, SiC and Diamond) References 15 Power Devices and ICs 15.1 Overview of Power Devices & ICs 15.2 Two-Carrier and High-Power Devices 15.3 Power MOSFET Devices 15.4 High-Voltage and Power ICs 15.5 Wide Bandgap Power Devices References 16 Photovoltaic Device Applications 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Silicon Photovoltaics 16.3 Polycrystalline Thin-Film Photovoltaics 16.4 III-V Compound Photovoltaics 16.5 Future Concepts in Photovoltaics References 17 Large Area Electronics 17.1 Thin-Film Solar Cells 17.2 Large-Area Imaging 17.3 Flat-Panel Displays References 18 Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) 18.1 Introduction 18.2 The 1960's - First Micromachined Structures Envisioned 18.3 The 1970's - Integrated Sensors Started 18.4 The 1980's - Surface Micromachining Emerged 18.5 The 1990's - MEMS Impacted Various Fields 18.6 The 2000's - Diversified Sophisticated Systems Enabled By MEMS 18.7 Future Outlook References 19 Vacuum Device Applications 19.1 Traveling-Wave Devices 19.2 Klystrons 19.3 Inductive Output Tubes 19.4 Crossed-Field Devices 19.5 Gyro-Devices References 20 Optoelectronic Device Applications 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Light Emission in Semiconductors 20.3 Photodetectors 20.4 Integrated Optoelectronics 20.5 Optical Interconnects 20.6 Concluding Remarks References 21 Devices for the Post Silicon CMOS Era 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Devices for the 8-nm Node With Conventional Materials 21.3 New Channel Materials and Devices 21.4 Concluding Remarks References Index.…”
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Machinery prognostics and prognosis oriented maintenance management / por Yan, Jihong

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Machine generated contents note: Preface i Acknowledgements i Chapter 1 Introduction 7 1.1 Historical perspective 7 1.2 Diagnostic and prognostic system requirements 8 1.3 Need for prognostics and sustainability based maintenance management 9 1.4 Technical challenges in prognosis and sustainability based maintenance decision making 11 1.5 Data processing, prognostics and decision making 13 1.6 Sustainability based maintenance management 16 1.7 Future of prognostics based maintenance 19 References 20 Chapter 2 Data processing 21 2.1 Probability Distributions 21 2.2 Statistics on Unordered data 32 2.3 Statistics on Ordered Data 38 2.4 Technologies for incomplete data 39 References 428 Chapter 3 Signal processing 45 3.1 Introduction 45 3.2 Signal pre-processing 47 3.3 Techniques for signal processing 50 3.4 Real-time image feature extraction 72 3.5 Fusion or integration technologies 77 3.6 Statistical pattern recognition and data mining 80 3.7 Advanced technology for feature extraction 92 References 102 Chapter 4 Health monitoring and prognosis 110 4.1 Health monitoring as a concept 110 4.2 Degradation indices 111 4.3 Real-time monitoring 116 4.4 Failure prognosis 142 4.5 Physics-based prognosis models 155 4.6 Data-driven prognosis models 158 4.7 Hybrid prognosis models 162 Reference 165 Chapter 5 Prediction of residual service life 172 5.1 Formulation of problem 172 5.2 Methodology of probabilistic prediction 173 5.3 Dynamic life prediction using time series 180 5.4 Residual life prediction by crack-growth criterion 197 References 202 Chapter 6 Maintenance planning and scheduling 205 6.1 Strategic planning in maintenance 205 6.2 Maintenance scheduling 219 6.3 Scheduling techniques 232 6.4 Heuristic methodology for multi-unit system maintenance scheduling 261 References 266 Chapter 7 Prognosis incorporating maintenance decision making 270 7.1 The changing role of maintenance 270 7.2 Development of maintenance 272 7.3 Maintenance effects modeling 274 7.4 Modeling of optimization objective - maintenance cost 282 7.5 Prognosis oriented maintenance decision making 284 7.6 Maintenance decision making considering energy consumption 301 References 317 Chapter 8 Case studies 321 8.1 Improved Hilbert-Huang transform based weak signal detection methodology and its application on incipient fault diagnosis and ECG signal analysis 322 8.2 Ant colony clustering analysis based intelligent fault diagnosis method and its application to rotating machinery 329 8.3 BP Neural Networks Based Prognostic Methodology and Its Application 336 8.4 A Dynamic Multi-scale Markov Model Based Methodology for Remaining Life Prediction 343 8.5 A group technology based methodology for maintenance scheduling for hybrid shop 358 References 365 Index 369.…”
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Mimesis and science empirical research on imitation and the mimetic theory of culture and religion /

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Meltzoff -- Emotions and mimesis / Paul Dumouchel -- The two sides of mimesis: mimetic theory, embodied simulation, and social identification / Vittorio Gallese -- Imitation, communion, and culture / Ann Cale Kruger -- Imitation and violence: empirical evidence and the mimetic model / Mark R. Anspach -- Scared violence, mimetic rivalry, and war / Melvin Konner -- Desire, mimesis, and the phylogeny of freedom / William B. …”
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Lyme disease an evidence based approach /

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Wormser -- Borreliosis : the UK perspective / Sue O'Connell -- Borreliosis : the European perspective / Gerold Stanek -- Erythema migrans / Robert B. …”
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Broken landscape Indians, Indian tribes, and the constitution / por Pommersheim, Frank

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- Indian law jurisprudence in the modern era : a common law approach without constitutional principle -- International law perspective : a new model of Indigenous nation sovereignty? …”
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The Huguenots history and memory in transnational context : essays in honour and memory of Walter C. Utt /

Tabla de Contenidos: “…: Huguenots and the formation of British identity, c.1685-1715 / Lisa Diller -- Strains of worship : the Huguenots and nonconformity / Robin Gwynn -- The Huguenots and the European wars of religion, c.1560-1697 : soldiering in national and transnational context / D.J.B. Trim -- Models of an imagined community : Huguenot discourse on identity and foreign policy / David Onnekink -- The Huguenots in british and hanoverian external relations in the early eighteenth century / Andrew C. …”
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Applying theory to generalist social work practice : a case study approach / por Langer, Carol L., Lietz, Cynthia A.

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The Relevance of Studying Theory for Aspiring Social Workers Case Example Evidence-Based Practice Further Debates Theoretical Integration Common Elements Implementation of Theory: The Role of Microskills Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER TWO: Ecological and Systems Theories Introduction A Historical Discussion of Ecological and Systems Theories Ecological and Systems Theories: Theoretical Principles Ecological and Systems Theories: Key Concepts Application of Ecological and Systems Theories within Social Work Practice Case Example Stories from the Field Student Application of Skills Strengths and Limitations of Ecological and Systems Theories Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER THREE: The Strengths Perspective Introduction A Social Work History Lesson Limitations of the Medical Model Moving Toward a Strengths Perspective The Strengths Perspective: Key Concepts The Strengths Perspective: Principles Application of the Strengths Perspective within Social Work Practice Case Example Stories from the Field Student Application of Skills Limitations of the Strengths Perspective Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER FOUR: The Task-Centered Model Introduction Historical Development Theoretical Assumptions The Task-Centered Model and the Helping Process Applicability of Task-Centered Work Compatibility with Social Work Values and Ethics, Systems and Strengths Perspectives Case Example Stories from the Field Student Application of Skills Strengths and Limitations Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER FIVE: Conflict Theory Introduction Historical Development of Conflict Theory Dialectical Materialism Macro Case Example Mezzo Case Example Application of Conflict Theory to Social Work Practice Stories from the Field Student Application of Skills Strengths and Limitations of Conflict Theory Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER SIX: Humanism and Client-Centered Theory Introduction A Historical Discussion of Client-Centered Theory Client-Centered Theory: Theoretical Principles Client-Centered Theory: Key Concepts Stories from the Field Application of Client-Centered Theory within Social Work Practice Case Example Student Application of Skills Strengths and Limitations of Humanism Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER SEVEN: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories Introduction A Historical Discussion of Behaviorism and Cognitive Theory Cognitive and Behavioral Theories: Key Concepts Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Stories from the Field Application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy within Social Work Practice Case Example Student Application of Skills Benefits and Limitations of the Cognitive and Behavioral Theories Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER EIGHT: Empowerment Theory Introduction Basic Assumptions of the Empowerment Perspective Development of Empowerment in Social Work Historical Example Contemporary Examples of the Need for Empowerment Social Work with Groups and Empowerment Case Example Stories from the Field Student Application of Skills Strengths and Limitations of Empowerment Theory Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER NINE: Narrative Theory Introduction A Historical Discussion of Narrative Theory Narrative Theory: Theoretical Assumptions Narrative Theory: Key Concepts Application of Narrative Theory within Social Work Practice Case Example Stories from the Field Stories from the Field Student Application of Skills Strengths and Limitations of Narrative Theory Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER TEN: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Introduction Theoretical Assumptions of SFBT Historical Development Use of the SFBT in the Helping Process Case Example Stories from the Field Student Application of Skills Strengths and Limitations of the Solution-Focused Model Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER ELEVEN: Crisis Theory Introduction A Brief History of Crisis Theory Levels of Crisis Stages of Experiencing and Resolving a Crisis Case Example Critical Necessities of Each Stage The Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Management Protocol Stories from the Field Student Application of Skills Strengths and Limitations of Crisis Theory Conclusion Resources for Students References CHAPTER TWELVE: Feminist and Critical Theories By Andrea N. …”
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Public management organizations, governance, and performance / por O'Toole, Laurence J., 1948-

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Public management and performance: an evidence-based perspective; 2. A model of public management and a source of evidence; 3. …”
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