Digital Cognitive Technologies: Epistemology and the Knowledge Economy By
2010 | 414 Pages | ISBN: 1848210736 | PDF | 9 MB
Digital Cognitive Technologies is an interdisciplinary book which assesses the socio-technical stakes of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), which are at the core of the Knowledge Society. This book addresses eight major issues, analyzed by authors writing from a Human and Social Science and a Science and Technology perspective. The contributions seek to explore whether and how ICTs are changing our perception of time, space, social structures and networks, document writing and dissemination, sense-making and interpretation, cooperation, politics, and the dynamics of collective activity (socio-informatics).Content: Chapter 1 Elements for a Digital Historiography (pages 1-21): Andrea IacovellaChapter 2 "In Search of Real Time" or Man Facing the Desire and Duty of Speed (pages 23-36): Luc Bonneville and Sylvie GrosjeanChapter 3 Narrativity Against Temporality: A Computational Model for Story Processing (pages 37-56): Eddie SoulierChapter 4 Are Virtual Maps Used for Orientation? (pages 57-70): Alain MilonChapter 5 Geography of the Information Society (pages 71-87): Henry Bakis and Philippe VidalChapter 6 Mapping Public Web Space with the Issuecrawler (pages 89-99): Richard RogersChapter 7 Metrology of Internet Networks (pages 101-117): Nicolas Larrieu and Philippe OwezarskiChapter 8 Online Social Networks: A Research Object for Computer Science and Social Sciences (pages 119-136): Dominique Cardon and Christophe PrieurChapter 9 Analysis of Heterogenous Networks: The ReseauLu Project (pages 137-152): Alberto Cambrosio, Pascal Cottereau, Stefan Popowycz, Andrei Mogoutov and Tania VichnevskaiaChapter 10 Hypertext, an Intellectual Technology in the Era of Complexity (pages 153-167): Jean ClementChapter 11 A Brief History of Software Resources for Qualitative Analysis (pages 169-186): Christophe LejeuneChapter 12 Sea Peoples, Island Folk: Hypertext and Societies without Writing (pages 187-201): Pierre MarandaChapter 13 Semantic Web and Ontologies (pages 203-218): Philippe LaubletChapter 14 Interrelations between Types of Analysis and Types of Interpretation (pages 219-230): Karl M. Van MeterChapter 15 Pluralism and Plurality of Interpretations (pages 231-243): Francois Daoust and Jules DuchastelChapter 16 A Communicational and Documentary Theory of ICT (pages 245-264): Manuel ZackladChapter 17 Knowledge Distributed by ICT: How do Communication Networks Modify Epistemic Networks? (pages 265-281): Bernard ConeinChapter 18 Towards New Links between HSS and Computer Science: The CoolDev Project (pages 283-297): Gregory Bourguin and Arnaud LewandowskiChapter 19 Electronic Voting and Computer Security (pages 299-316): Stephan BrunessauxChapter 20 Politicization of Socio?Technical Spaces of Collective Cognition: The Practice of Public Wikis (pages 317-329): Serge Proulx and Anne GoldenbergChapter 21 Liaising Using a Multi?Agent System (pages 331-341): Maxime MorgeChapter 22 The Interdisciplinary Dialog of Social Informatics (pages 343-356): William TurnerChapter 23 Limitations of Computerization of Sciences of Man and Society (pages 357-371): Thierry FoucartChapter 24 The Internet in the Process of Data Collection and Dissemination (pages 373-388): Gael Gueguen and Said Yami

Dictionary of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences By Roy Mack, Bettina Mikhail, Michel Mikhail(auth.)
2002 | 1685 Pages | ISBN: 3826334051 | PDF | 42 MB
This is the third extended and improved edition of the dictionary. Previous editions having been confined mainly to English and German, this is, with the addition of French, the first trilingual edition. The number of terms has been expanded from 20 000 to 30 000. A partial thesaurus structure is provided in the form of broader terms, narrower terms, related terms, synonyms, antonyms and brief definitions, where appropriate. As before, there is a separate list of scientific names (of Latin origin), together with linguistic equivalents. Content: Chapter 1 English?French?German (pages 1-482): Chapter 2 German?English?French (pages 483-1049): Chapter 3 French?English?German (pages 1051-1518):

Diagnostic Tests Toolkit By Matthew Thompson, Ann Van den Bruel(auth.), Carl Heneghan, Rafael Perera, Douglas Badenoch(eds.)
2011 | 111 Pages | ISBN: 0470657588 | PDF | 2 MB
This new volume in the Toolkit series is designed for clinicians and junior researchers who need to interpret the evidence for the effectiveness of the many diagnostic tests now available. Exceptionally user-friendly, this pocket-sized textbook realizes readers are not experts in diagnostic test interpretation. The authors cover a variety of issues, from how to design diagnostic test studies to understanding the results of diagnostic tests and interpreting the findings for clinical practice and health care policy.Content: Chapter 1 Diagnosis in Evidence?Based Medicine (pages 1-5): Chapter 2 Evaluating New Diagnostic Tests (pages 6-15): Chapter 3 Asking an Answerable Clinical Question (pages 16-17): Chapter 4 Finding the Evidence: How to get the most from your Searching (pages 18-21): Chapter 5 Selecting Relevant Studies (pages 22-25): Chapter 6 Sources of Bias in Diagnostic Studies (pages 26-33): Chapter 7 Measures of Discrimination of Diagnostic Tests (pages 34-52): Chapter 8 Using Diagnostic Information in Clinical Practice (pages 53-65): Chapter 9 Screening Tests (pages 66-74): Chapter 10 Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies (pages 75-89):

Diabetic Emergencies: Diagnosis and clinical management By Nikolaos Katsilambros, Christina Kanaka?Gantenbein, Stavros Liatis, Konstantinos Makrilakis, Nikolaos Tentolouris(auth.)
2011 | 219 Pages | ISBN: 0470655917 | PDF | 2 MB
Diabetic emergencies are an extremely serious result of poor glycemic control and if not treated quickly and effectively can result in death. Diabetic Emergencies: Diagnosis and Clinical Management provides emergency room staff, diabetes specialists and endocrinologists with highly practical, clear-cut clinical guidance on both the presentation of serious diabetic emergencies like ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma and severe hyper- and hypoglycemia, and the best methods of both managing the emergencies and administering appropriate follow-up care. Each clearly structured chapter highlights: definition of emergency;epidemiology;potential causes; diagnosis;clinical management (including problem areas);follow-up management/care;patient advice Case studies throughout the text aid clinical understanding of real-life scenarios, as do the multiple choice questions and key points/take-home messages. Clear tables and management algorithms highlight the most important features of diagnosis and patient management. Perfect for both the trainee and the junior specialist, this book is also a useful rapid access tool in the pre- and post-hospital environment, specifically for doctors to best advise patients with notoriously poor glycaemic control who have either suffered from or who are at risk of diabetic emergencies.Content: Chapter 1 Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults (pages 1-32): Nikolaos Tentolouris and Nikolaos KatsilambrosChapter 2 Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Childhood and Adolescence (pages 33-60): Christina Kanaka?GantenbeinChapter 3 Hyperosmolar Non?Ketotic Hyperglycemia (pages 61-84): Konstantinos Makrilakis and Nikolaos KatsilambrosChapter 4 Hypoglycemia caused by Insulin (pages 85-112): Stavros Liatis and Nikolaos KatsilambrosChapter 5 Hypoglycemia caused by Insulin Secretagogues (pages 113-132): Nikolaos Tentolouris and Nikolaos KatsilambrosChapter 6 Lactic Acidosis in Diabetes (pages 133-147): Nikolaos Tentolouris and Nikolaos KatsilambrosChapter 7 Management of Hyperglycemia in the Hospital (pages 148-177): Stavros Liatis and Nikolaos KatsilambrosChapter 8 Sick?Day Rules in Diabetes (pages 178-191): Konstantinos Makrilakis and Nikolaos Katsilambros

Diabetes in Old Age, Third Edition By
2009 | 472 Pages | ISBN: 0470065621 | PDF | 7 MB
Several major clinical trials involving older people with diabetes have provided a much greater evidence base from which to draw clinical therapeutic decisions, and several new themes in geriatric diabetes are emerging. This new edition of the popular Diabetes in Old Age features up-to-date and comprehensive information about the key aspects of managing older people with diabetes, predominantly Type 2 diabetes. It covers standard problems, such as diagnosis, and topics specific to the elderly - falls, dementia and nursing home care. Diabetes in Old Age 3e provides guidance, best practice points and key learning outcomes in each area covered, and identifies the published evidence base for each major conclusion. Different approaches to optimising diabetes care in the community, primary care and secondary care health care arenas are presented. The role of the diabetes specialist nurse in diabetes care is also covered. Diabetes in Old Age 3e is essential reading for diabetologists, diabetes specialist nurses, primary care physicians, general physicians and geriatricians, podiatrists and dieticians with an interest in diabetes, as well as all health professionals engaged in the delivery of diabetes care, including social services and health professionals providing care to older people

Diabetes and its Management, Sixth Edition By Peter J. Watkins, Stephanie A. Amiel, Simon L. Howell, Eileen Turner(auth.)
2003 | 228 Pages | ISBN: 1405107251 | PDF | 6 MB
Highly Commended in the 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition (Endocrinology)Judges' summary:"Beautifully and clearly written to appeal to all levels of healthcare professional knowledge. A wealth of practical experience is freely donated to the reader in a friendly and accessible way. Each section is easily found and any member of the team could care for a patient with that particular problem to a high standard with this book in their hand. I would unhesitatingly recommend to all diabetes doctors - both senior and junior, and every diabetes unit should have a copy. This new edition is excellent and should be considered for an award."Diabetes and its Management, Sixth Edition, continues to provide a practical clinical guide to the management of patients with diabetes. The author team has been expanded and now also includes a Nurse Practitioner specialising in diabetes to provide the nursing perspective. It is a concise manual that distils the essential recent developments into practical advice.Content: Chapter 1 Diagnosis and Classification (pages 1-15): Chapter 2 Epidemiology of Diabetes (pages 16-22): Chapter 3 Synthesis, Secretion and Actions of Insulin (pages 23-32): Chapter 4 Metabolic Changes in Diabetes: A Summary (pages 33-37): Chapter 5 Aetiology and Genetics (pages 38-45): Chapter 6 Clinical Features of Diabetes (pages 48-54): Chapter 7 Management of Type 2 Diabetes (pages 55-65): Chapter 8 Management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (pages 66-78): Chapter 9 Hypoglycaemia (pages 79-87): Chapter 10 Diabetic Hyperglycaemic Emergencies (pages 88-94): Chapter 11 Management of Diabetes During Surgery and Other Illnesses (pages 95-103): Chapter 12 Pregnancy and Diabetes (pages 106-115): Chapter 13 Diabetes in Children (pages 116-121): Chapter 14 An Overview of Microvascular Complications (pages 124-131): Chapter 15 Diabetes and the Kidney (pages 132-143): Chapter 16 Diabetic Eye Disease (pages 144-151): Chapter 17 Diabetic Neuropathies (pages 152-165): Chapter 18 The Diabetic Foot (pages 166-180): Chapter 19 Cardiovascular Disease (pages 181-189): Chapter 20 Hypertension (pages 190-194): Chapter 21 Living with Diabetes (pages 196-202): Chapter 22 Organization of Care (pages 203-212):

Diabetes: Chronic Complications, Third Edition By
2012 | 350 Pages | ISBN: 0470656182 | PDF | 4 MB
This edition of Diabetes: Chronic Complications provides both the experienced and trainee endocrinologist with easy-to-read, up-to-date practical guidance on the management of the many complications that can result from the onset of diabetes, such as kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, retinal failure, and cerebrovascular disease. Reflecting therapid developments currently taking place in the field, the second editionintroduces a brand-new section on liver complications in diabetes, additional material on mental health complications in the section on diabetes and the brain, coverage ofdyslipidaemia and hypertension in the section on diabetes and the heart, fiveMCQ's in each section to help improve clinical skills, and a case study and key points summary box in every chapter.Content: Chapter 1 Diabetes and the Eye (pages 1-33): Kevin Shotliff and Nigel DaviesChapter 2 Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease (pages 34-66): Richard J MacIsaac, George Jerums and Gerald F WattsChapter 3 Diabetes and the Liver (pages 67-82): Lisa Jones and Anna Mae DiehlChapter 4 Diabetes and the Gastrointestinal Tract (pages 83-100): Zeeshan Ramzan and Henry P ParkmanChapter 5 Diabetes and Foot Disease (pages 101-118): Kate Marsden, Sharon Tuck and Darryl MeekingChapter 6 Diabetes and Autonomic Neuropathy (pages 119-140): Andrew F MacleodChapter 7 Diabetes and Sexual Health (pages 141-164): Michael H CummingsChapter 8 Diabetes and the Heart (pages 165-189): Miles Fisher and Kenneth M ShawChapter 9 Diabetes and the Brain (pages 190-213): Iain CranstonChapter 10 Diabetes and Mental Health (pages 214-238): David P Osborn and Richard Ig HoltChapter 11 Musculoskeletal Complications of Diabetes Mellitus (pages 239-251): Stratos Christianakis, Minh Chau Nguyen and Richard S PanushChapter 12 Diabetes and Oral Health (pages 252-272): Philip M PreshawChapter 13 Diabetes and the Skin (pages 273-293): Hywel L Cooper, Amita Bansal and Adam E HaworthChapter 14 Diabetes and Cancer (pages 294-305): Steven S Coughlin and Edward L Giovannucci

Developments in Strategic Materials and Computational Design III By
2013 | 198 Pages | ISBN: 1118206002 | PDF | 7 MB
Exploring the latest findings, new materials, and applications, this issue keeps readers current with some of the most important developments in strategic materials and the computational design of ceramics and composites. It features select contributions from one symposium and three focused sessions that took place in January 2012 during the 36th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC). This issue represents one of nine CESP issues published from the 36th ICACC meeting.Content:

Developments in Strategic Materials: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, Volume 29, Issue 10 By Tatsuki Ohji, Andrew Wereszczak(eds.)
2009 | 291 Pages | ISBN: 0470345004 | PDF | 12 MB
This volume provides a one-stop resource, compiling current research on developments in strategic materials. It is a collection of papers from The American Ceramic Society s 32nd International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, January 27-February 1, 2008. Papers included in this issue come from five symposia: "Thermoelectric Materials for Power Conversion;" "Basic Science of Multifunctional Ceramics;" "Science of Ceramic Interfaces;" "Geopolymers;" and "Materials for Solid State Lighting." This is a valuable, up-to-date resource for researchers working in the field.Content: Chapter 1 Developments in Oxynitride Glasses: Formation, Properties and Crystallization (pages 1-10): Stuart HampshireChapter 2 Thermoelectric Properties of Ge Doped In2O3 (pages 12-23): David Berardan, Emmanuel Guilmeau, Antoine Maignan and Bernard RaveauChapter 3 Transition Metal Oxides for Thermoelectric Generation (pages 25-40): J.P. Doumerc, M. Blangero, M. Pollet, D. Carlier, J. Darriet, C. Delmas and R. DecourtChapter 4 Deformation and Texture Behaviors of Co?Oxides with Misfit Structure under High Temperature Compression (pages 41-50): Hiroshi Fukutomi, Kazuto Okayasu, Yoshimi Konno, Eisuke Iguchi and Hiroshi NakatsugawaChapter 5 Fabrication of High?Performance Thermoelectric Modules Consisting of Oxide Materials (pages 51-62): Ryoji Funahashi, Saori Urata and Atsuko KosugaChapter 6 Influence of Grain?Boundary on Textured Al?ZnO (pages 63-68): Yoshiaki Kinemuchi, Hisashi Kaga, Satoshi Tanaka, Keizo Uematsu, Hiromi Nakano and Koji WatariChapter 7 Evaluation on Thermo?Mechanical Integrity of Thermoelectric Module for Heat Recovery at Low Temperature (pages 69-76): Yujiro Nakatani, Takahiko Shindo, Kengo Wakamatsu, Takehisa Hino, Takashi Ohishi, Haruo Matsumuro and Yoshiyasu ItohChapter 8 Transport Properties of Sn24 P19.3 Br8 Sn17 Zn7 P22 Br8 (pages 77-84): Stevce Stefanoski, Andrei V. Shevelkov and George S. NolasChapter 9 Temperature Impact on Electrical Conductivity and Dielectric Properties of HCI Doped Polyanillne (pages 85-93): Shuo Chen, Weiping Li, Shunhua Liu, William J. Craft and David Y. SongChapter 10 Preparation of Ceramic Foams from Metakaolin?Based Geopolymer Gels (pages 96-111): J. L. Bell and W. M. KrivenChapter 11 Preparation of Photocatalytic Layers Based on Geopolymer (pages 113-121): Z. Cerny, I. Jakubec, P. Bezdicka and V. StenglChapter 12 Characterization of Raw Clay Materials in Serbia 0.063mm Sieved Residues (pages 123-128): Snezana Devic, Milica Arsenovic and Branko ZivancevicChapter 13 Fireproof Coatings on the Basis of Alkaline Aluminum Silicate Systems (pages 129-142): P. V. Krivenko, Ye.K. Pushkareva, M. V. Sukhanevich and S. G. GuziyChapter 14 Determining the Elastic Properties of Geopalymers Using Nondestructive Ultrasonic Techniques (pages 143-153): Joseph Lawson, Benjamin Varela, Raj S. Pai Panandiker and Maria HelgueraChapter 15 Bi?Axial Four Points Flexural and Compressive Strength of Geopolymer Materials Based Na2O?K2O?Al2O3?SiO2 Systems (pages 155-164): C. Leonelli, E. Kamseu and V. M. SglavoChapter 16 A Study on Alkaline Dissolution and Geopolymerlsation of Hellenic Fly Ash (pages 165-173): Ch. Panagiotopoulou, T. Perraki, S. Tsivili, N. Skordaki and G. KakaliChapter 17 Role of Oxide Ratios on Engineering Performance of Fly?Ash Geopolymer Binder Systems (pages 175-183): Kwesi Sagoe-CrentsilChapter 18 Alkaline Activation of Volcanic Ashes: A Preliminary Study (pages 185-190): B. Varela, A. Teixeira?Pinto, P. Tavares, T. Fernandez and A. PalomoChapter 19 The Effect of Doping with Titania and Calcium Titanate on the Microstructure and Electrical Properties of the Giant Dielectric Constant Ceramic CaCu3Ti4O12 (pages 192-202): Barry A. Bender, Ed Gorzkowski and Ming?Jen PanChapter 20 Diffuse Phase Transition in the La and Ga Doped Barium Titanate (pages 203-209): D. D. Gulwade and P. GopalanChapter 21 Pressureless Sintering of Titanium Diboride Powders (pages 211-221): Michael P. Hunt and Kathryn V. LoganChapter 22 The Relation Between Peierls and Mott?Hubbard Transition in VO2 by Tunneling Spectroscopy (pages 223-230): Changman Kim, Tomoya Ohno, Takashi Tamura, Yasushi Oikawa, Jae?Soo Shin and Hajime OzakiChapter 23 Influence of Yb2O3 and Er2O3 on BaTiO3 Ceramics Microstructure and Corresponding Electrical Properties (pages 231-236): V.V. Mitic, Z.S. Nikolic, V. Paunovic, D. Mancic, Lj Zivkovic, V. B. Pavlovic and B. JordovicChapter 24 Diffusion of Aluminum into Aluminum Oxide (pages 237-248): Jairaj J. Payyapilly and Kathryn V. LoganChapter 25 Evaluation of the Interfacial Bonding Between Cubic BN and Glass (pages 250-259): Chris Y. Fang, Hoikwan Lee, Alfonso Mendoza, David J. Green and Carlo G. PantanoChapter 26 Oxidation Behaviour of Hetero?Modulus Ceramics Based on Titanium Carbide (pages 261-276): Igor L. ShabalinChapter 27 A Potential Red?Emiting Phosphor for UV?White LED and Fluorescent Lamp (pages 278-284): K. U. Kim, S. H. Choi, H.?K. Jung and S. NahmChapter 28 Coprecipitation and Hydrothermal Synthesis of Praseodymium Doped Calcium Titanate Phosphors (pages 285-295): James Ovenstone, Jacob Otero Romani, Dominic Davies, Scott Misture and Jack Silver

Developmental Psychology in Historical Perspective By Dennis Thompson, John D. Hogan, Philip M. Clark(auth.)
2012 | 247 Pages | ISBN: 1405167475 | PDF | 2 MB
This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the history of developmental psychology, from the pre-scientific era to the present day. Covers the first research published in Germany, America, and France during the late 19th centuryExamines the work and influence of key international scholars in the areaIncorporates the contributions of psychologists from diverse backgroundsPays attention to the historical research on development in adulthood and old ageHighlights the relationship between the growth of developmental psychology and renewed interest in child-rearing practices Content: Chapter 1 Establishing a Background for Developmental Psychology (pages 1-17): Chapter 2 Granville Stanley Hall and the Founding of Developmental Psychology (pages 18-33): Chapter 3 Additional Contributors and Contributions during the Child Study Era (pages 34-56): Chapter 4 Foundations for a Modern Science (pages 57-76): Chapter 5 Mainstream Advances in Developmental Psychology from the 1920s to the 1940s (pages 77-101): Chapter 6 Representative Theories of Development (pages 102-123): Chapter 7 The Origins of Life?Span Developmental Psychology (pages 124-142): Chapter 8 Nature, Nurture, and the Concept of Intelligence (pages 143-169): Chapter 9 Applications of Developmental Psychology (pages 170-194): Chapter 10 Critical Developments since World War II (pages 195-212):