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Electronic Voting
Get PDFThis open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Joint Conference on Electronic Voting, E-Vote-ID 2024, held in Nancy, France, during October 1-3, 2025. The 13 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. They focus on on the development of Electronic and Internet Voting and Electoral Technologies, from aspects relating to security and usability to practical experiences and applications of voting systems, also including legal, social, or political aspects, amongst others, turning out to be an important global reference point concerning these issues
IMMUNO-model in Cancer
No full textThis open access volume describes the computational and experimental models that help researchers understand the responses of the immune system in cancer and test experimental immune-oncology approaches. The chapters in this book cover methods such as profile polarization in macrophages using ELISA; immune checkpoint inhibitors; interactions of PD-1/PD-L1 and T cells; immunocompetent preclinical mouse models to study primary and metastatic brain cancer; and methods to generate CAR T-cells. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and comprehensive, Immuno-Model in Cancer: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for both new and experienced researchers who want to learn more about this important and developing field
Fundamentals and Applications of GNSS Reflectometry
No full textThis 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
Reading Nature and Cultures
No full textThe globally acclaimed novel »The Whale Rider« by Witi Ihimaera connects with today’s pressing issues: decolonization, environmental protection, cultural resilience. The contributors to this volume offer readers intercultural and interdisciplinary perspectives on this work through accessible scholarly and personal analyses. They show how literature can bridge nature and cultures, myth and reality, Indigenous stories and international audiences. Readers gain new insights into Māori literature and its global contexts – making this a compelling read for scholars and curious minds alike
Best Practice in Microbiome Research
No full textThis open access volume details protocols for sampling and analysis microbiomes from sites other than the gut. Chapters detail methods for analysing the virome, mycobiome, and emphasises the importance for inclusive and integrative microbiome studies. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Best Practice in Microbiome Research aims to highlight critical concepts, key features, and serves as a valuable benchmark
Inter- und intraindividuelle Variation bei Relativa und Interrogativa im Schweizerdeutschen
No full textSignature Methods in Finance
No full textThis Open Access volume offers an accessible entry point into the fast-growing field of signature methods in finance. It is written for early-career researchers and quantitatively minded practitioners—quant analysts and applied researchers—seeking a clear, practical introduction. It highlights recent developments and includes coding examples to help readers apply signature methods in practice. The advantages of modeling financial markets from a path-wise perspective, rather than as a traditional series of returns, are increasingly gaining recognition. Signature methods provide a parsimonious description of paths of stochastic processes and, through the signature kernel, open a rich and compelling framework at the interface between machine learning and mathematical finance. “I have been extraordinarily fortunate to work alongside brilliant collaborators throughout this journey, and this book beautifully reflects the richness of that shared contribution—for which I am deeply grateful.”—Prof Terry Lyons, University of Oxford, Imperial College, and PI of DataSig “This fascinating collection, dedicated to Terry Lyons, offers invaluable insights into signature methods and their many uses.” Jim Gatheral, Presidential Professor, Baruch College, Quant of the Year 2021 "A timely and important contribution to the fast-growing field of signature methods, showcasing the theory and applications of these powerful ideas.” — Prof Ben Hambly, University of Oxford “An impressive book on signatures with articles by the most distinguished researchers in the field. A reference from day one." – Dr Hans Buehler, co-CEO XTX Markets, Quant of the Year 2022 "This book provides a masterful exposition and development of signature methods in finance. It is concise, precise, and actionable. It will be an excellent source for anyone interested in modern financial engineering techniques." – Prof Alexander Lipton, Global Head of R&D, ADIA, and Founding Member ADIA Lab, Quant of the Year 2000 and Buy-side Quant of the Year 2021
Diasporas, Voting and Linguistic Justice
No full textThis open access book analyses the relationship between language proficiency and political participation from abroad among Italians living in Australia, focusing specifically on second- and third-generation Italians. It evaluates how confident second- and third-generation Italians in Australia are in understanding and participating in Italian political debates from abroad. The book also assesses how effective Italy’s language policies are in providing Italians in Australia with the language skills necessary to understand and participate in those debates and be informed voters. Furthermore, it advances more general policy proposals to improve language proficiency and political participation among transnational communities abroad. By providing a solid empirical analysis based on mixed methods combining survey data and semi-structured in-depth interviews, informed by a rigorous theoretical framework, this book is a great resource for students and academics working on migration studies,transnational politics, and linguistic justice as well as for policymakers and other key stakeholders concerned with the promotion of homeland languages among citizens living abroad