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Precision Planting Technology and Equipment in Advanced Crop Cultivation
No full textPlanting equipment’s function is to evenly sow the seeds (seedlings) of crops into seed ditches with certain depths and with a certain sowing amount or spacing, cover them with an appropriate amount of fine and moist soil, and fertilize and suppress them appropriately. Pesticides and herbicides can be sprayed to provide good growth conditions for plant growing, thereby achieving high and stable yields and improving production efficiency. In recent years, crop cultivation has developed in a direction that prioritizes yield and efficiency, placing higher technical demands on planting equipment. Therefore, advanced precision planting technology and equipment, an essential means to promote large-scale agricultural production, has become a research hotspot. This Special Issue focuses on precision seed-metering devices, efficient and low-loss transplanters, seed guide devices, profiling mechanisms, and intelligent planting equipment, aiming to advance technological systems and promote crop cultivation and production
Kritisk tenkning som grunnlag for kunnskapsutvikling og praksisendring
No full textPublishedKritisk tenkning er en sentral kompetanse som ifølge nasjonale styringsdokumenter skal utvikles hos aktørene i ulike deler av utdanningssystemet vårt, fra barn i barnehagen til studenter i høyere utdanning. Samtidig skal de som jobber innen utdanningssektoren, barnehagelærere, lærere, skoleledere og lærerutdannere, anvende denne kompetansen i det løpende arbeidet for å utvikle egen kompetanse og sikre best mulig vilkår for læring for barn og unge.
I boka utforskes begrepet kritisk tenkning både teoretisk og i forhold til hvilken funksjon denne kompetansen har i samfunnet, nasjonalt og internasjonalt. Enkelte av tekstene viser samtidig hvordan man kan jobbe helt konkret for å utvikle kritisk tenkning som grunnlag for kompetanseutvikling for ulike grupper i utdanningssystemet. Spørsmål som utforskes, er: Hvordan kan man jobbe med kritisk tenkning i norskfaget i videregående opplæring? Hvilken rolle spiller kritisk tenkning i hjem–skole-samarbeidet med foresatte til minoritetsspråklige elever? Hvordan kan kritisk tenkning bidra til videreutvikling av læreres praksis, og mer konkret elevers gruppearbeid i Newton-rom, en læringsarena spesialdesignet for læring i realfag? Hvordan spiller kritisk tenkning inn for endringsagenter i skolen som får et særlig ansvar for å stimulere til kompetanseutvikling og praksisendring?
Boka er relevant for lærerstudenter og lærerutdannere, men kan også gi viktige og inspirerende innspill til ulike aktører i utdanningssektoren, fra barnehage til og med videregående opplæring
Different Aesthetics
No full textThe CRC research project Different Aesthetics aims to change perspectives in aesthetic discussions by directing attention to the 2000-year history of European art and culture before the 18th century
Current Research and Trends in Dental and Medical Technology
No full textThis book presents cutting-edge research and advancements in the rapidly evolving fields of dental technology and medical sciences. It offers new methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and case studies to illustrate real-world applications and scientific achievements in medicine. It delves into a broad spectrum of topics including digital dentistry, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, diagnostic imaging, public health innovations, and advanced clinical practices. It also offers insights into the integration of technology in improving diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, and healthcare accessibility. Resulting from rigorous research, academic collaboration and a dynamic exchange of ideas, this volume will serve as a reference guide for future innovations in healthcare-related sciences. This book is intended for researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and policymakers in the fields of dental and medical sciences. It is especially useful for those seeking to stay informed about technological advancements and evidence-based practices in healthcare
Development on Loan
No full textKey to China's plans to promote rural development is the de-marginalisation of the countryside through the incorporation of rural areas into the urban-based market-oriented financial system. For this reason, Chinese development planners have turned to microcredit -- i.e. the provision of small-scale loans to 'financially excluded' rural households -- as a means of increasing 'financial consciousness' and facilitating rural de-marginalisation. Drawing on in-depth fieldwork in rural China, this book examines the formulation, implementation and outcomes of government-run microcredit programmes in China-illuminating the diverse roles that microcredit plays in local processes of socioeconomic development and the livelihoods of local actors. It details how microcredit facilitates de-marginalisation for some, while simultaneously exacerbating the marginalisation of others; and exposes the ways in which microcredit and other top-down development strategies reflect and reinforce the contradictions and paradoxes implicit in rural China's contemporary development landscape
VI International Congress la ValSe-Food
No full textThe VI International Conference la ValSe-Food: Promoting biodiversity, sustainability, and food security through Ibero-American ancestral crops, organized by the International la ValSe-Food Network, was held from 23 to 25 September 2024 at the University of Lima, Peru. Ibero–American crops represent a diverse and resilient group of crops cultivated for thousands of years, largely unaltered by modern breeding techniques. These grains, which have deep-rooted histories as staple foods in various cultures around the globe, are now regaining prominence due to their superior nutritional value, unique flavors, and potential health benefits compared to modern crops. Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, they provide both culinary diversity and health advantages like improved digestion and reduced risk of non-communicable diseases. In addition to promoting safe, sustainable, and nutritious food systems, the ValSe-Food Network underscores the critical importance of biodiversity and addresses the growing challenges posed by climate change. The network recognizes ancient crops' crucial role in preserving biodiversity, with naturally selected genetic traits having been developed over centuries. These traits enhance climate adaptability, providing vital genetic resources for breeding resilient, climate-adaptive crops. By cultivating and preserving ancient grains, the network contributes to safeguarding essential genetic diversity in agriculture, ensuring that future generations have access to the resources needed to sustain food security, protect ecosystems, and withstand the escalating pressures of climate change
Offshore Wind Energy
No full textThis reprint on offshore wind energy delves into the complex challenges and advancements associated with the field. It covers critical topics such as design methodologies, hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, and structural control, emphasizing performance, safety, and financial considerations. By examining structural types, fabrication, installation logistics, and economic feasibility, this publication provides a resource for professionals and researchers focused on fostering innovation in offshore wind energy
Conceptos y Referencias en Teoría de la Información y las Telecomunicaciones
No full textPublishedEste libro se encarga de desarrollar los conceptos y referencias en teoría de la Información y las Telecomunicaciones, explicando lo básico para comprender el comportamiento de las señales en el ámbito continuo y analógico, las cuales se adaptarán de forma extrapolada a los eventos de la transmisión de voz, datos o imágenes, además se hace énfasis en las técnicas y tecnologías que se usan en establecimiento de los esquemas de manejo de sistemas transmisores y receptores en red, para disponer el uso de señales y datos, lo cual se dispone como una referencia obligada para quienes requieran introducirse en el ambiente dinámico de la transferencia de la información. Esto se explica de forma clara y sencilla, y además de manera objetiva, apoyándose en un manejo metodológico que se respalda en un recorrido experimental que tiene el autor acumulado en su práctica profesional como intérprete del uso de las tecnologías, además de la trayectoria docente de más de 20 años de trabajo. Este compendio de conceptos abarca de forma completa los conocimientos primarios necesarios en Telecomunicaciones, lo cual se estructura en doce capítulos, en los cuales se desarrollan los siguientes contenidos: Clasificación de Señales; las Unidades de Medida; la Calidad de Transmisión; El Ruido; la Relación Señal a Ruido; los conceptos de referencia en la Teoría de las Telecomunicaciones; transmisión en amplitud modulada; recepción en amplitud modulada; sistemas de comunicaciones de banda lateral única; modulaciones angulares; explicaciones adicionales; modulaciones angulares; modulación en frecuencia; como también los aspectos básicos iniciales de las comunicaciones digitales
Environmental and Occupational Exposure to Chemical Agents and Health Challenges
No full textThis Special Issue focuses on the use of biomonitoring tools applied to human environmental and occupational chemical exposures, and on the toxicological characterization and modes of action of hazardous and its possible health effects. A better knowledge and understanding of toxicological aspects and respective effects at a molecular and cellular level, in parallel with the development and application of biomonitoring tools in exposome science, enables science-based decisions at regulatory toxicology
Nanocarbon-Based Composites and Their Thermal, Electrical, and Mechanical Properties
No full textThis Topical Collection is committed to exploring novel nanocomposite materials reinforced with carbon nanostructures for improved mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. This Topical Collection covers the development of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric multifunctional nanocomposites through the incorporation of graphene-based materials, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, nanodiamonds, and nanohorns. Carbon nanomaterials with different dimensions are characterized by excellent mechanical resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, and high versatility for chemical surface functionalization. This is a critical feature for modulating their interfaces at the atomic level for improved dispersibility and compatibility with several matrices. Within this context, this Topical Collection is dedicated to manufacturing processes, simulation prediction and analysis, and structural characterization of the carbon-based nanocomposite