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Liver cancer causes, diagnosis and treatment /

Table of Contents: “…Yam -- Health-related quality of life in patients with liver cancer / Sheng-Yu Fan -- Diagnosing liver cancer : a multi-modal approach / Marco L.H. Gruwel ... [et al.] -- Chronic hepatitis C and liver cancer : significance of oxidative stress-induced chromosomal breakage / Ingrid Emerit -- Imaging hepatocellular carcinoma using positron emission tomography / Zhenghong Lee ... …”
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Business and climate policy the potentials and pitfalls of private voluntary programs /

Table of Contents: “…Tables and figures -- Preface -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Marrying climate policy and private voluntary programs / Karsten Ronit -- Cross-sectoral and multi-sectoral programs -- Private voluntary programs in environmental governance : climate change and the financial sector / Jennifer Clapp and Jason Thistlethwaite -- Private voluntary programs on climate change : US federal government as the sponsoring actor / Lily Hsueh and Aseem Prakash -- Sectors -- The role of private voluntary climate programs affecting forests : assessing their direct and intersecting effects / Laura Bozzi, Benjamin Cashore, Kelly Levin, and Constance McDermott -- Emerging private voluntary programs and climate change : the blind spots of the agrifood sector / Doris Fuchs and Frederike Boll -- Climate change, private voluntary programs and the automobile industry / Tony Porter -- Conclusions -- Private voluntary programs in climate policy : potentials and pitfalls / Karsten Ronit -- Index.…”
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Scaling a Software Business The Digitalization Journey / by Fitzgerald, Brian, Stol, Klaas-Jan, Minör, Sten, Cosmo, Henrik

Table of Contents: “….- Building ecosystems -- Pushing the boundaries -- Add supplementary services -- Adding Internet to things -- Boosting product sales by services -- Deliver 24/7 -- Pruning a bush -- Ensuring prima deliveries -- Pump up the volume -- Global R&D goes agile with SAFe -- Multi-site development -- Agile and disciplined -- Scaling Agile in Automotive -- Scaling Agile in Life sciences -- Outside the box -- Efficient communication -- Outsourcing Strategy at Sony Mobile -- Not so shore anymore -- Play it again, Sam, backwards -- First things first -- Robotic growing pains -- Softhouse reflects on architecture changes -- From mobile to Platform -- Your journey.…”
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Multicriteria decision aid and artificial intelligence links, theory and applications / by Doumpos, Michael

Table of Contents: “…Machine generated contents note: List of Contributors Preface Part One The Contributions of Intelligent Techniques in Multicriteria Decision Aiding 1 Computational Intelligence Techniques for Multicriteria Decision Aiding: An Overview 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The MCDA Paradigm 1.2.1 Modeling Process 1.2.2 Methodological Approaches 1.3 Computational Intelligence in MCDA 1.3.1 Statistical Learning and Data Mining 1.3.2 Fuzzy Modeling 1.3.3 Metaheuristics 1.4 Conclusions References 2 Intelligent Decision Support Systems 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Fundamentals of Human Decision Making 2.3 Decision Support System 2.4 Intelligent Decision Support Systems 2.4.1 Artificial Neural Networks for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.2 Fuzzy Logic for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.3 Expert Systems for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.4 Evolutionary Computing for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.5 Intelligent Agents for Intelligent Decision Support 2.5 Evaluating Intelligent Decision Support Systems 2.5.1 Determining Evaluation Criteria 2.5.2 Multi-Criteria Model for IDSS Assessment 2.6 Summary and Future Trends References Part Two Intelligent Technologies for Decision Support and Preference Modeling 3 Designing Distributed Multi-Criteria Decision Support Systems for Complex and Uncertain Situations 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Example Applications 3.3 Key Challenges 3.4 Making Trade-offs: Multi-criteria Decision Analysis 3.4.1 Multi-attribute Decision Support 3.4.2 Making Trade-offs Under Uncertainty 3.5 Exploring the Future: Scenario-based Reasoning 3.6 Making Robust Decisions: Combining MCDA and SBR 3.6.1 Decisions Under Uncertainty: The Concept of Robustness 3.6.2 Combining Scenarios and MCDA 3.6.3 Collecting, Sharing and Processing Information: A Distributed Approach 3.6.4 Keeping Track of Future Developments: Constructing Comparable Scenarios 3.6.5 Respecting Constraints and Requirements: Scenario Management 3.6.6 Assisting Evaluation: Assessing Large Numbers of Scenarios 3.7 Discussion 3.8 Conclusion References 4 Preference Representation with Ontologies 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 Structure of the Chapter 4.2 Ontology-based Preference Models 4.3 Maintaining the User's Profile up to Date 4.4 Decision Making Methods Exploiting the Preference Information Stored in Ontologies 4.4.1 Recommendation Based on Aggregation 4.4.2 Recommendation Based on Similarities 4.4.3 Recommendation Based on Rules 4.5 Discussion and Open Questions References Part Three Decision Models 5 Neural Networks in Multicriteria Decision Support 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Basic Concepts of Neural Networks 5.2.1 Neural Networks for Intelligent Decision Support 5.3 Basics in Multicriteria Decision Aid 5.3.1 MCDM Problems 5.3.2 Solutions of MCDM Problems 5.4 Neural Networks and Multicriteria Decision Support 5.4.1 Review of Neural Network Applications to MCDM Problems 5.4.2 Discussion 5.5 Summary and Conclusions References 6 Rule-Based Approach to Multicriteria Ranking 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Problem Setting 6.3 Pairwise Comparison Table (PCT) 6.4 Rough Approximation of Outranking and Non-outranking Relations 6.5 Induction and Application of Decision Rules 6.6 Exploitation of Preference Graphs 6.7 Illustrative Example 6.8 Summary and Conclusions References 7 About the Application of Evidence Theory in MultiCriteria Decision Aid 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Evidence Theory: Some Concepts 7.2.1 Knowledge Model 7.2.2 Combination 7.2.3 Decision Making 7.3 New Concepts in Evidence Theory for MCDA 7.3.1 First Belief Dominance 7.3.2 RBBD Concept 7.4 Multicriteria Methods modeled by Evidence Theory 7.4.1 Evidential Reasoning Approach 7.4.2 DS/AHP 7.4.3 DISSET 7.4.4 A Choice Model Inspired by ELECTRE I 7.4.5 A Ranking Model Inspired by Xu et al.'…”
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Statistical methods in psychiatry research and SPSS / by Reddy, M. Venkataswamy

Table of Contents: “…Psychiatric research -- Observational studies -- Experimental studies -- One-variable descriptive statistics -- Mental health statistics -- Probability and probability distributions -- Sampling theory and methods -- Basic elements of statistical inference -- Parametric tests of significance -- Experimental data analysis : ANOVA -- Non-parametric tests of significance -- Correlation analysis and regression analysis -- Reliability analysis and validity analysis -- Survival analysis and time series analysis -- Multivariate statistical methods -- Cluster analysis -- Discriminant analysis -- Factor analysis -- Meta-analysis -- Reporting the results -- Statistical package for social sciences -- Running data analysis using SPSS.…”
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Applications of Encapsulation and Controlled Release

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Contents; Preface; Editor; Contributors; 1: Multi-Cyclodextrin Supramolecular Encapsulation Entities for Multifaceted Topical Drug Delivery Applications; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Cyclodextrin Properties That Confer Suitability in Drug Delivery Applications; 1.3 Types of Multi-Cyclodextrin Entities: Properties and Applications; 1.3.1 Cyclodextrin-Based Polyrotaxanes; 1.3.2 Cyclodextrin-Based Nanosponges; 1.3.3 Cyclodextrin Polymers; 1.4 Approaches to the Production of Cyclodextrins: Synthesis and Derivatives…”
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Ending Africa's wars progressing to peace /

Table of Contents: “…/ Bruce Baker -- Society, reconciliation and conflict transformation in post-war Africa / Andrew Rigby -- Disarmament, demobilization, reinsertion and reintegration in Africa / Joanna Spear -- Multi-party mediation in the Guinea-Bissau civil war / Simon Massey -- Democratic Republic of Congo : problems of the peacekeeping process / Emeric Rogier -- Uganda : the struggle for peace / Oliver Furley -- Elusive settlement : Angola's 'peace processes', 1975-2002 / Norrie MacQueen -- A separate peace : Mozambique, state reconstruction and the search for sustainable democracy / Chris Alden -- Peacemaking in Sudan / Peter Woodward -- Liberia : a durable peace at last? …”
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The chemistry of evolution the development of our ecosystem / by Williams, R. J. P. (Robert Joseph Paton)

Table of Contents: “…Unicellular eukaryotes chemotypes (about one and a half billion years ago?) -- 8. Multi-cellular eukaryote chemotypes (from one billion years ago) -- 9. …”
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Steel designers' manual

Table of Contents: “…Machine generated contents note: Introduction; The Eurocodes.Part1: Design Synthesis.Single storey buildings.Multi-storey buildings.Industrial applications.Residential applications.Other structural steel applications.Part 2: Steel Technology.Applied metallurgy of steel.Fatigue.Sustainability.Part 3: Design Theory.Analysis.Applicable dynamics.Part 4: Element design.Local Buckling and cross section classification.Tension Members.Columns & Struts.Beams.Plate Girders.Membrane with Compression & Moments.Trusses.Composite Deck Slabs.Composite Beams.Composite Columns.Part 5: Connection Design.Bolts.Welds.Design of connections.Foundations and Holding-Down Bolt Systems.Part 6: Other Elements.Bearing and Joints.Steel Piles.Floors.Part 7: Construction.Tolerances.Fabrication.Erection.Fire protection and fire engineering.Corrosion and corrosion prevention.Appendix.Index.…”
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Real world research : a resource for users of social research methods in applied settings / by Robson, Colin

Table of Contents: “…Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Ways of using the book -- The main steps when carrying out a project -- Setting the scene -- Introduction -- Approaches to social research -- Planning : selecting a strategy -- Developing your ideas -- General design issues -- Desk-based research -- Fixed designs -- Flexible designs -- Multi-strategy (mixed methods) designs -- Designs for particular purposes: evaluation, action and change -- Ethical and political considerations -- Tactics : the methods of data collection -- Surveys and questionnaires -- Interviews and focus groups -- Tests and scales -- Observational methods -- Additional methods of data collection -- Writing a project proposal -- Carrying out the project -- Dealing with the data -- The analysis and interpretation of quantitative data -- The analysis and interpretation of qualitative data -- Reporting, disseminating and moving forward -- Appendix A: Using specialist software for quantitative analysis -- Appendix B: Using specialist software for qualitative analysis -- Glossary -- References and author index -- Subject index.…”

Spatial Analysis for Radar Remote Sensing of Tropical Forests. by De Grandi, G. F. (Gianfranco)

Table of Contents: “…The Cleaning Service: A Multi-Temporal Insar Coherence Magnitude Filter. …”
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Plant secondary metabolites for human health : extraction of bioactive compounds /

Table of Contents: “…Anie -- Aldose Reductase Inhibitors for Multi-Faceted Anti-Diabetic Actions / Y. Anie, V. …”
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Program evaluation theory and practice a comprehensive guide / by Mertens, Donna M.

Table of Contents: “…The landscape of evaluation -- Introduction to evaluation: defining terms and ethical considerations -- Framing evaluation : paradigms, branches, and theories -- Historical and contemporary evaluation paradigms, branches, theories, and approaches -- The postpositivist paradigm and the methods branch -- The pragmatic paradigm and the use branch -- The constructivist paradigm and the values branch -- The transformative paradigm and the social justice branch -- Planning evaluations -- Working with stakeholders: establishing the context and the evaluand -- Evaluation purposes and questions -- Evaluation designs -- Data collection strategies and indicators -- Stakeholders, participants, and sampling -- Data analysis and interpretation -- Implementation in evaluation -- Communication and utilization of findings -- Meta-evaluation and project management -- Perennial and emerging issues in evaluation -- Glossary.…”
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Competition Law and Economic Regulation in Southern Africa : Addressing Market Power in Southern Africa /

Table of Contents: “…Penalties and settlements for South African cartels : an economic review / Tapera Muzata, Simon Roberts and Thando Vilakazi -- Cartel likelihood, duration and deterrence in South Africa / Ratshidaho Maphwanya -- Cartel enforcement in the southern African neighbourhood / Thula Kaira -- Excessive pricing under the spotlight : what is a competitive price? …”
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Monkeys on the edge ecology and management of long-tailed macaques and their interface with humans /

Table of Contents: “…Distribution and present status of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) in Laos and their ecological relationship with rhesus macaques (M. mulatta) Yuzuru Hamada, Hiroyuki Kurita, Shunji Goto, Yoshiki Morimitsu, Suchinda Malaivijitnond, Sitideth Pathonton, Bounnam Pathontone, Phouthone Kingsada, Chanda Vongsombath, Fong Samouth and Bounthob Praxaysombath; Box 3.1. …”
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Heidegger and the Greeks interpretive essays /

Table of Contents: “…Brogan -- Translating Innigkeit : the belonging together of the strange / Peter Warnek-- Heidegger's philosophy of language in an Aristotelian context : dynamis meta logou / Günter Figal-- Toward the future of truth / William J. …”
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Heterodox Islamic economics : the emergence of an ethico-economic theory / by Choudhury, Masudul Alam, 1948-

Table of Contents: “…The qur'anic phenomenological model of system : application to human resource contra human capital theory -- 9. Conclusion : from meta-science to ethico-economics.…”
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Bayesian methods in cosmology

Table of Contents: “…Rawlings -- Parameter estimation using Monte Carlo sampling / Antony Lewis and Sarah Bridle -- Model selection and multi-model inference / Andrew R. Liddle, Pia Mukherjee and David Parkinson -- Bayesian experimental design and model selection forecasting / Roberto Trotta ... …”
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Mathematics applied to engineering and management /

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Contributors; Acknowledgments; Editors; 1: Geometric and Geometric-Like Processes and Their Applications in Warranty Analysis; 2: Supervised Machine Learning: Application Example Using Random Forest in R; 3: Simulation Optimization Approach for Cost Reduction in Multi-echelon Inventory Systems Considering Cooperation among Retailers; 4: Applied Mathematic Technologies in Nonlinear Mechanics of Thin-Walled Constructions; 5: Some Solutions of Differential Equations in Engineering Calculations…”
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Rival Kurdish Movements in Turkey : Transforming Ethnic Conflict / by Gurbuz, Mustafa Cagri

Table of Contents: “…Ethnic Conflict and Social Movements -- A Multi-Institutional Politics Approach -- What Makes a Kurdish Activist -- The Argument of the Book -- How Does Meaning-Making Matter? …”
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