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            <title><![CDATA[Fundamentals and Applications of GNSS Reflectometry]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book presents the fundamental methods and applications of GNSS-reflected signal reception processing. On the basis of systematic analysis of GNSS signals, it delves into the typical characteristics of signals after reflection, discussing the software and hardware design of GNSS-reflected signal receivers from different perspectives, including RF reception, IF processing, and extraction of observations. It offers a comprehensive introduction and exploration of ocean remote sensing, land remote sensing, and several new applications (such as airborne moving target detection, river boundary monitoring, and surface water body identification). The content covers a variety of different configuration modes such as shore-based, ground-based, airborne, and satellite-based and also includes two signal processing methods: single-antenna interferometry and dual-antenna cooperative method. The data used in the theoretical modeling and algorithm performance simulation validation are both from experiments conducted by the authors' research team and from experiments carried out with partners, as well as results processed from publicly available datasets domestically and internationally.

This book is suitable for faculty and students in the fields related to satellite navigation (such as electronic communication, radar remote sensing, aerospace, and computer), earth observation, and also serves as a reference book for engineers and scientific management personnel engaged in application research in the fields of oceanography, meteorology, agriculture, water conservancy, and environment studies. ]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2025-12-04T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let’s Talk AI]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This unique open access volume represents an interdisciplinary dialog with top-class researchers and practitioners on the Artificial Intelligence revolution. The contributions derive from structured interviews with community leaders who examine recent developments in AI and offer predictions about its impact on science, technology, business, and society. The interviewees, leading thinkers and practitioners from fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Philosophy, Psychology, and Law, gathered at the multidisciplinary event AISoLA, where they discussed developments in AI technologies, tools, and research, and these exchanges were shaped into this coherent survey.

In the debates surrounding the rapid advancement of AI it’s clear that while there is much sharing of ideas, in fact true cooperation and alignment is rare, most fields still operate in silos. Given the pervasive nature of AI, it’s critical that we move forward carefully to ensure that our decisions and progress are well-considered. This book serves as a call to action, reminding us of our collective responsibility to shape the future. The authors offer points of agreement and contrast, the reader will better understand how we may still maintain control over technological progress in AI and its societal impact.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2025-10-26T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Connecting Philosophy and Public Administration]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book provides a novel framework for understanding the connections between philosophy and public administration. It proposes four key directions of inquiry to help better understand the relationship between these two areas of research and practice: philosophy for public administration, mapping backwards, aligning philosophy and public administration, and philosophy of public administration. Each of these directions of inquiry are analyzed in turn, underlining the functions that philosophy applied to public administration perform, and the ways in which philosophy and philosophical thinking can benefit the development of public administration and governance. A research program outlining the features of a philosophy of public administration for the 21st century is delineated. An essential read for both academics and practitioners, the book will appeal to all those interested in public administration, public management, governance, and philosophy.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2025-10-24T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cancer Care in the Post-COVID World]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This Open Access textbook, endorsed by UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS), covers the effects impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Cancer care and how health care professionals and people with a cancer diagnosis have been affected. It discusses current research covering COVID and Cancer and considers the different impacts on patients with solid tumours and those with a haematological malignancy.  The authors critically appraise how technology has been used to combat the pandemic as well as impacts on patient management and their well-being, education of health care professionals as well as the delivery of oncology cancer treatments. They also examine the ongoing psychological effects on patients, health care professionals and provide an analysis of the effects of the pandemic on the charitable sector in cancer care. Importantly this book provides both a UK and a European perspective on the above as well as looking forward to appraise the long-term effect of the pandemic on cancer care, both positive and negative.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2025-09-29T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[GNSS Real-Time Kinematic Positioning]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book presents the high-precision Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning technique of global navigation satellite systems, including its development, principle, implementation, applications and recent innovations. As the highlights of this book, various extensions of the RTK technique are introduced with emphasis on their features to overcome different challenges of different applications. The applications include the positioning with few reference stations available in a large scale of area, the positioning requiring instant convergence, the positioning at sea without normal communication, the high-precision positioning and attitude determination of rigid objects, the positioning with low-cost chip in the canyon environments. The mathematical models of different extended RTK techniques are derived in a unified framework. The characteristics of different RTK extensions are vividly compared with each other based on diagrams. The demonstration application and experimental results of each RTK extension are introduced. In brief, this book provides comprehensive outdoor high-precision positioning solutions for different scientific, engineering and social applications. It is suitable for readers who need or are interested in the high-precision positioning technique.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2025-08-08T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[City Makers and the Politics of Urban Diversity Governance]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book examines the rising challenges of managing diversity in European and Asian cities. It spotlights the roles of varied city makers - from urban leaders to migrant communities and civil society activists - in negotiating and transforming their city’s diversity governance. The book brings together the contributions of urban studies and migration studies scholars, which offer rich empirical analyses on various European and Asian cities, such as Paris, Singapore, Barcelona, and Guangzhou. Adopting a comparative lens, the book presents a decentered understanding of 'super-diverse' cities, examining shifts in urban policy-making within different geographical contexts, with distinct patterns of migration and diversification. By advancing urban comparison as a research tool, it contributes to the contemporary discussions on the local turn of migration and diversity policies.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2024-10-18T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Das Blaue Buch]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Bewährt und einfach zu handhaben: praxisorientierte Sammlung von Chemotherapie-Protokollen zur Behandlung von Tumorpatienten mit soliden und hämatologischen Erkrankungen. Wie schon in den Vorauflagen finden sich auf einen Blick Detailinformationen zu Chemotherapie, Begleitmedikation, Notfallsituationen, Nebenwirkungen, Kontrollen und supportiven Therapien sowie Zusatzinformationen für eine sichere Applikation.

Das Werk richtet sich vor allem an behandelnde Ärzte, Pflegende, Apotheker und alle Tumortherapie-Interessierte.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2023-08-30T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Textbook for Nurses]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This Open Access Second Edition textbook, endorsed by the EBMT, provides adult and pediatric nurses with a full and informative guide covering all aspects of transplant nursing including a new chapter dedicated to cellular therapy, nursing implications and care. This book takes the reader from basic principles to advanced concepts on a journey through the history of transplant nursing, including essential and progressive elements to help nurses improve their knowledge and benefit the patient experience, as well as a comprehensive introduction to research and auditing methods. This second edition  specifically intended for nurses, complements the EBMT Handbook, a popular educational resource originally developed in 2003 for physicians to accompany an annual training course also serving as an educational reference tool in its own right.

This title is designed to develop the knowledge of nurses in transplantation. It is the only one of its kind written by nurse experts, specifically targeted at nurses in this specialist field and acknowledges the valuable contribution that nursing makes to patient care in this area. This new volume presents updated content that is essential for the education of nurses new to transplantation, while also offering a valuable resource for more experienced nurses who wish to refresh their knowledge.  ]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2023-04-06T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Handbook of Salutogenesis]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book is a thorough update and expansion of the 2017 edition of The Handbook of Salutogenesis, responding to the rapidly growing salutogenesis research and application arena.

Revised and updated from the first edition are background and historical chapters that trace the development of the salutogenic model of health and flesh out the central concepts, most notably generalized resistance resources and the sense of coherence that differentiate salutogenesis from pathogenesis. From there, experts describe a range of real-world applications within and outside health contexts. Many new chapters emphasize intervention research findings. Readers will find numerous practical examples of how to implement salutogenesis to enhance the health and well-being of families, infants and young children, adolescents, unemployed young people, pre-retirement adults, and older people. A dedicated section addresses how salutogenesis helps tackle vulnerability, with chapters on at-risk children, migrants, prisoners, emergency workers, and disaster-stricken communities.  Wide-ranging coverage includes new topics beyond health, like intergroup conflict, politics and policy-making, and architecture.  The book also focuses on applying salutogenesis in birth and neonatal care clinics, hospitals and primary care, schools and universities, workplaces, and towns and cities. A special section focuses on developments in salutogenesis methods and theory.

With its comprehensive coverage, The Handbook of Salutogenesis, 2nd Edition, is the standard reference for researchers, practitioners, and health policy-makers who wish to have a thorough grounding in the topic. It is also written to support post-graduate education courses and self-study in public health, nursing, psychology, medicine, and social sciences. ]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2021-12-31T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[International Cooperation for Enhancing Nuclear Safety, Security, Safeguards and Non-proliferation]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book examines key aspects of international cooperation to enhance nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and nonproliferation, thereby assisting in development and maintenance of the verification regime and fostering progress toward a nuclear weapon-free world. Current challenges are discussed and attempts made to identify possible solutions and future improvements, considering scientific developments that have the potential to increase the effectiveness of implementation of international regimes, particularly in critical areas, technology foresight, and the ongoing evaluation of current capabilities.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2020-04-06T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Interdisciplinary Mathematics Education]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book is the first major publication on the topic of “Interdisciplinary Mathematics Education” and arose from the work of the first International Topic Study Group of the same name at the ICME-13 conference in Hamburg in 2016. It offers extensive theoretical insights, empirical research, and practitioner accounts of interdisciplinary mathematics work in STEM and beyond (e.g. in music and the arts). 

Scholars and practitioners from four continents contributed to this comprehensive book, and present studies on: the conceptualizations of interdisciplinarity; implementation cases at schools and tertiary institutions; teacher education; and implications for policy and practice. Each chapter, and the book itself, closes with an assessment of the most significant aspects that those involved in policy and practice, as well as future researchers, should take into account. ]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2019-02-21T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Huawei and Snowden Questions]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book answers two central questions: firstly, is it at all possible to verify electronic equipment procured from untrusted vendors? Secondly, can I build trust into my products in such a way that I support verification by untrusting customers?  In separate chapters the book takes readers through the state of the art in fields of computer science that can shed light on these questions. In a concluding chapter it discusses realistic ways forward.  

In discussions on cyber security, there is a tacit assumption that the manufacturer of equipment will collaborate with the user of the equipment to stop third-party wrongdoers. The Snowden files and recent deliberations on the use of Chinese equipment in the critical infrastructures of western countries have changed this. The discourse in both cases revolves around what malevolent manufacturers can do to harm their own customers, and the importance of the matter is on par with questions of national security.

This book is of great interest to ICT and security professionals who need a clear understanding of the two questions posed in the subtitle, and to decision-makers in industry, national bodies and nation states.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2019-02-18T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Development Policies and Policy Processes in Africa]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The book examines the methodological challenges in analyzing the effectiveness of development policies. It presents a selection of tools and methodologies that can help tackle the complexities of which policies work best and why, and how they can be implemented effectively given the political and economic framework conditions of a country. The contributions in this book offer a continuation of the ongoing evidence-based debate on the role of agriculture and participatory policy processes in reducing poverty. They develop and apply quantitative political economy approaches by integrating quantitative models of political decision-making into existing economic modeling tools, allowing a more comprehensive growth-poverty analysis. The book addresses not only scholars who use quantitative policy modeling and evaluation techniques in their empirical or theoretical research, but also technical experts, including policy makers and analysts from stakeholder organizations, involved in formulating and implementing policies to reduce poverty and to increase economic and social well-being in African  countries.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2018-08-13T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cloud-Based Benchmarking of Medical Image Analysis]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This book presents the VISCERAL project benchmarks for analysis and retrieval of 3D medical images (CT and MRI) on a large scale, which used an innovative cloud-based evaluation approach where the image data were stored centrally on a cloud infrastructure and participants placed their programs in virtual machines on the cloud. The book presents the points of view of both the organizers of the VISCERAL benchmarks and the participants.

The book is divided into five parts. Part I presents the cloud-based benchmarking and Evaluation-as-a-Service paradigm that the VISCERAL benchmarks used. Part II focuses on the datasets of medical images annotated with ground truth created in VISCERAL that continue to be available for research. It also covers the practical aspects of obtaining permission to use medical data and manually annotating 3D medical images efficiently and effectively. The VISCERAL benchmarks are described in Part III, including a presentation and analysis of metrics used in evaluation of medical image analysis and search. Lastly, Parts IV and V present reports by some of the participants in the VISCERAL benchmarks, with Part IV devoted to the anatomy benchmarks and Part V to the retrieval benchmark.

This book has two main audiences: the datasets as well as the segmentation and retrieval results are of most interest to medical imaging researchers, while eScience and computational science experts benefit from the insights into using the Evaluation-as-a-Service paradigm for evaluation and benchmarking on huge amounts of data.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2018-07-27T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Qualitative Research in European Migration Studies]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book covers the main issues, challenges and techniques concerning the application of qualitative methodologies to the study of migration. It discusses theoretical, epistemological and empirical questions that must be considered before, during, and after undertaking qualitative research in migration studies. It also covers recent innovative developments and addresses the key issues and major challenges that qualitative migration research may face at different stages i.e. crafting the research questions, defining approaches, developing concepts and theoretical frameworks, mapping categories, selecting cases, dealing with concerns of self-reflection, collecting and processing empirical evidence through various techniques, including visual data, dealing with ethical issues, and developing policy-research dialogues. Each chapter discusses relative strengths and limitations of qualitative research. The chapters also identify the main drivers for qualitative researchdevelopment in migration studies. It is a unique volume as it brings together a multidisciplinary perspective as well as illustrations of different issues derived from the research experience of the recognized authors. One additional value of this book is its geographic focus on Europe.  It seeks to explore theoretical and methodological issues that are raised by distinctive features of the European context. This volume will be a useful reference source for scholars and professionals in migration studies and in social sciences as well.  The publication is also addressed to graduate and post-graduate students and, more generally, to those who embark on the task of doing qualitative research for the first time in the field of migration.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2018-06-18T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Essence of Software Engineering]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book includes contributions by leading researchers and industry thought leaders on various topics related to the essence of software engineering and their application in industrial projects. It offers a broad overview of research findings dealing with current practical software engineering issues and also pointers to potential future developments.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of adesso AG, adesso gathered some of the pioneers of software engineering including Manfred Broy, Ivar Jacobson and Carlo Ghezzi at a special symposium,  where they presented their thoughts about latest software engineering research and which are part of this book. This way it offers readers a concise overview of the essence of software engineering, providing valuable insights into the latest methodological research findings and adesso’s experience applying these results in real-world projects.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2018-06-12T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Autonomous Control for a Reliable Internet of Services]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book was prepared as a Final Publication of the COST Action IC1304 “Autonomous Control for a Reliable Internet of Services (ACROSS)”. The book contains 14 chapters and constitutes a show-case of the main outcome of the Action in line with its scientific goals. It will serve as a valuable reference for undergraduate and post-graduate students, educators, faculty members, researchers, engineers, and research strategists working in this field.

The explosive growth of the Internet has fundamentally changed the global society. The emergence of concepts like SOA, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, NaaS, and Cloud Computing in general has catalyzed the migration from the information-oriented Internet into an Internet of Services (IoS). This has opened up virtually unbounded possibilities for the creation of new and innovative services that facilitate business processes and improve the quality of life. However, this also calls for new approaches to ensuring the quality and reliability of these services. The objective of this book is, by applying a systematic approach, to assess the state-of-the-art and consolidate the main research results achieved in this area.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2018-05-29T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Control Theory Tutorial]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access Brief introduces the basic principles of control theory in a concise self-study guide. It complements the classic texts by emphasizing the simple conceptual unity of the subject. A novice can quickly see how and why the different parts fit together. The concepts build slowly and naturally one after another, until the reader soon has a view of the whole. Each concept is illustrated by detailed examples and graphics. The full software code for each example is available, providing the basis for experimenting with various assumptions, learning how to write programs for control analysis, and setting the stage for future research projects. The topics focus on robustness, design trade-offs, and optimality. Most of the book develops classical linear theory. The last part of the book considers robustness with respect to nonlinearity and explicitly nonlinear extensions, as well as advanced topics such as adaptive control and model predictive control. New students, as well as scientists from other backgrounds who want a concise and easy-to-grasp coverage of control theory, will benefit from the emphasis on concepts and broad understanding of the various approaches.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2018-05-28T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geography, design, engineering, policy and media studies. The contributors have collaborated to produce a truly stimulating and educating book on ageism which brings a clear overview of the state of the art in the field. The book serves as a catalyst to generate research, policy and public interest in the field of ageism and to reconstruct the image of old age and will be of interest to researchers and students in gerontology and geriatrics.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2018-05-21T18:30]]></pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Designing Sustainable Energy for All]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This open-access book explores how to expand sustainable energy access in low- and middle-income contexts.

Access to energy remains one of the greatest challenges for many people living in low-income and developing regions, with an estimated 1.4 billion people still lacking access to electricity. Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) systems are widely regarded as a promising solution to this challenge. However, despite their potential, implementing DRE systems is often complex and not always straightforward.

The book examines, discusses, and classifies Sustainable Product-Service System (S.PSS) business models that can effectively, efficiently, and sustainably deliver DRE solutions. Its insights are supported by case studies and real-world examples, highlighting the economic, environmental, and socio-ethical benefits of these models, as well as the limitations and barriers that may impede their adoption.

An innovative design approach is introduced, accompanied by a comprehensive set of design tools to help readers create and develop S.PSS-based solutions for delivering Distributed Renewable Energy systems.

The book also features practical applications of the design approach and tools by companies and practitioners. It is a valuable resource for professionals and readers in design, industry, government institutions, NGOs, and the research community.]]></description>
            <pubDate><![CDATA[2018-05-16T18:30]]></pubDate>
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