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The Russia-Ukraine War and its Origins
No full textThis open access book examines the Russia-Ukraine war and its origins. Based on analysis of a large number of primary and secondary sources, it provides a systematic analysis of this crucial war, its nature, outcome, possibility of peaceful settlement, violence against civilians, and origins. The book examines the role of such factors as the NATO accession of Ukraine, Russian imperialism, democracy, genocide, and the far-right in the start of the war and traces the conflict escalation ladder, which culminated in this war, to preceding violent conflicts in Ukraine, in particular, the Euromaidan, the Maidan massacre, the Russian annexation of Crimea, and the war in Donbas. The Russia-Ukraine war is the most significant armed conflict of the 21st century in the entire world and in Europe since World War Two in terms of countries involved, casualties inflicted, and actual and potential impact in the world. This book analyzes the involvement of different conflict parties, such as the Ukrainian, Russian, and Western governments, Donbas separatists, and the far right, in this crucial war and in the Euromaidan, the Maidan massacre, the Russian annexation of Crimea, and the war in Donbas, and the nature of these conflicts. This book also examines support for pro-Western/pro-nationalist and pro-Russian/pro-communist political parties and presidential candidates and attitudes towards separatism and joining the European Union, NATO, and the union with Russia in regions of Ukraine in parliamentary and presidential elections and surveys since the Euromaidan
Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility
No full textThis is an open access book. It gathers the proceedings of the 10th edition of Transport Research Arena (TRA 2024), held on 15-18 April, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland. Contributions cover a wide range of research findings, methodological aspects, technologies and policy issues that are currently reshaping the transport and mobility system in different parts of Europe. Bridging between academic research, industrial developments, and regulations, this book offers a comprehensive review of the state-of-the art in transportation, with a special emphasis on topics concerning digital transition in transport, and inclusive and sustainable mobility alike. This is the sixth volume of a 6-volume set
The Mean in Budgeting
No full textThis open access book systematically applies the philosophy of the Golden Mean to interpret the public budgeting process, policies, and reforms in contemporary China, within the framework of Commentary on The Doctrine of the Mean by Zhu Xi, a Neo-Confucian scholar of the Song Dynasty. By constructing a classic perspective for understanding public budgeting in China, the book offers insights that are both innovative and grounded in traditional philosophy. With the rich experience in research and execution in public budgeting, the author provides Western readers with an easy access to understanding the Chinese perspective on budgeting, the budgeting process in China, and its underlying logic
Surgery in Uremic Patients
Full text linkThis open access book on Surgery in Uremic Patients is a comprehensive guide for general surgeons about the management of the most prevalent surgical challenges and procedures in patients with renalfailure. It covers preoperative assessment, anesthetic considerations, postoperative care, and specialized procedures. The book emphasizes understanding uremia's impact on organ systems for informed decision-making. It discusses anesthetic strategies tailored to uremic patients, postoperative complications, and preventive measures like managing infections and fluid imbalances. Specialized procedures such as dialysis access surgery are detailed, along with integrating technology into modern surgical practices. Common surgeries like appendectomy, hernia repair, and cholecystectomy are optimized to minimize complications. Upper and lower gastrointestinal surgeries, hepatobiliary surgery, urological surgery, transplant surgery, endocrinosurgery, bariatric surgery, geriatric surgery, and abdominal emergencies are thoroughly covered. The book concludes with key findings, clinical implications, and future research avenues, serving as a valuable resource for surgeons and students enhancing their approach to uremic patient care
Building Digital Twins
No full textThis open access book gathers peer-reviewed contributions presented at the Building Digital Twin International Congress (BDTIC), held in Kaunas, Lithuania on May 14-15, 2025, as part of the SmartWins project. Focusing on digital twins to ensure the transition to a smart, sustainable, resilient and carbon neutral built environment, the contributions highlight the latest findings in this fast-growing field, addressing topics such integral components of smart buildings digitised assessment, indoor environmental quality assessment with smart sensors, IoT and digital twins for assessing the performance of smart buildings, and energy assessment of smart buildings in BIM environment
Artificial intelligence in education: applications, proposals and challenges
No full textThis book provides a multidimensional analysis of the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the contemporary educational ecosystem. Across 13 chapters, the book examines topics ranging from the reconfiguration of lesson planning and cognitive load reduction to the ethical impact of generative AI on assessment and vocational guidance. Through case studies in diverse disciplines—including Political Science, Food Chemistry, Programming, and Language Acquisition—the authors explore the dichotomy between student autonomy and the challenges of digital literacy in the face of disinformation. The volume not only documents practical applications and active methodologies, such as gamification, but also offers a critical perspective on employability and academic community perceptions. This work stands as an essential roadmap for understanding the educational transformation in 2026.
Contributors: Amber L. Lassiter, Noé Chávez Hernández, Isabel Fernández Solo de Zaldívar, Laura Mozos Rutllan, José Luis Bustelo Gracia, María Elena Zepeda Hurtado, Araceli Álvarez Nieto, Lourdes Rocío Ramírez Palacios, Teresa Torres-Coronas, Patricia Otero-Felipe, Cecilia Graciela Rodríguez Balmaceda, Juan Antonio Rodríguez-Zepeda, Norma Patricia Maldonado Reynoso, Cinthia Quiroz Animas, Arturo Javier Rodríguez Aguirre, Yelko Rodríguez-Carrasco, Guadalupe Garcia-Llatas, Jordi Mogas Recalde, Cristina Morales Martín, Jesús Sánchez Allende, Alba Galán-Íñigo, Judit Ruiz-Lázaro, Eva Jiménez-García.PublishedEste libro editado ofrece un análisis multidimensional sobre la integración de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) dentro del ecosistema educativo contemporáneo. A lo largo de 13 capítulos, el libro examina temas que van desde la reconfiguración de la planificación de lecciones y la reducción de la carga cognitiva, hasta el impacto ético de la IA generativa en la evaluación y la orientación profesional. A través de estudios de caso en diversas disciplinas —incluyendo Ciencias Políticas, Química de los Alimentos, Programación y Adquisición de Lenguas— los autores exploran la dicotomía entre la autonomía del estudiante y los desafíos de la alfabetización digital frente a la desinformación. El volumen no solo documenta aplicaciones prácticas y metodologías activas, como la gamificación, sino que también ofrece una perspectiva crítica sobre la empleabilidad y las percepciones de la comunidad académica. Esta obra se erige como una hoja de ruta esencial para comprender la transformación educativa en 2026.
Autores: Amber L. Lassiter, Noé Chávez Hernández, Isabel Fernández Solo de Zaldívar, Laura Mozos Rutllan, José Luis Bustelo Gracia, María Elena Zepeda Hurtado, Araceli Álvarez Nieto, Lourdes Rocío Ramírez Palacios, Teresa Torres-Coronas, Patricia Otero-Felipe, Cecilia Graciela Rodríguez Balmaceda, Juan Antonio Rodríguez-Zepeda, Norma Patricia Maldonado Reynoso, Cinthia Quiroz Animas, Arturo Javier Rodríguez Aguirre, Yelko Rodríguez-Carrasco, Guadalupe Garcia-Llatas, Jordi Mogas Recalde, Cristina Morales Martín, Jesús Sánchez Allende, Alba Galán-Íñigo, Judit Ruiz-Lázaro, Eva Jiménez-García
Nuclear Power
No full textThis open access book offers a comprehensive overview of nuclear technologies and the nuclear supply chain. It explores nuclear energy as a critical resource through economic, geopolitical, and social lenses, assessing its potential role in combating climate change. The book also addresses key challenges, including nuclear waste management, decommissioning, and back-end operations. By examining both historical hurdles and future policy and industry obstacles, it provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals navigating the evolving landscape of nuclear energy
Science-Fiction-Futurologien
No full textWas hat Science-Fiction mit der Zukunft zu tun? Und können literarische Spekulationen dabei helfen, systematisch über Zukünfte nachzudenken? Viele Science-Fiction-Erzählungen spielen in der Zukunft und werden bei Überlegungen über mögliche Entwicklungen als Beispiele herangezogen. Gleichzeitig schätzen Fans das Genre besonders für seine eigenartigen, exzentrischen und unwahrscheinlichen Weltentwürfe. Ausgehend von aktuellen Projekten, die Literatur und futurologische Szenario-Technik aktiv verschränken, beleuchtet Julia Grillmayr die gemeinsamen Ziele und Geschichten der Science-Fiction und Zukunftsforschung, blickt dabei aber auch auf das, was sie trennt und Science-Fiction als Kunstform einzigartig macht
Streiten – aber richtig! Zum Umgang mit Kontroversen in Schule und Unterricht
No full textKontroversen gehören zur pluralistischen Gesellschaft: Sie zeigen, dass eine lebendige Auseinandersetzung stattfindet und Selbstverständlichkeiten in Frage gestellt werden. Ein Ort, an dem kontroverse Themen zur Sprache kommen, ist die Schule. Der Umgang mit kontroversen Themen wird dadurch zur Aufgabe und Herausforderung für Lehrkräfte und für die Lehramtsausbildung. Die Beiträge dieses Bandes diskutieren, an welchen didaktischen und ethischen Bezugspunkten sich Lehrende im Umgang mit Kontroversität orientieren können.; Controversies are part of a pluralistic society: they show that a lively debate is taking place and that things that are taken for granted are being questioned. Schools are places where controversial topics are discussed. Dealing with controversial topics therefore becomes a task and a challenge for teachers and for teacher training programmes. The articles in this volume discuss the didactic and ethical points of reference that teachers can use to orientate themselves when dealing with controversy
Virtualisierung von Umgebungen
No full textWie kommt die Welt in einen Roboter? Hat ein Roboter überhaupt eine Welt? Diese spekulativen Fragen sind der Ausgangspunkt eines Experiments: Medienwissenschaftler*innen versuchen, einen Roboter zu bauen, um besser zu verstehen, welche Auswirkungen autonome Maschinen auf die Interaktionsräume und Lebenswelten haben, die Menschen mit ihnen teilen. Das Ergebnis dieser Arbeit ist LoW (LiDAR on Wheels), ein einfacher Roboter, der sich durch virtuelle Modelle in seiner Umgebung orientieren kann. Der Band schildert die senso-algorithmischen Prozesse, Übersetzungsketten und Entscheidungen, die aus der Welt ein virtuelles Modell für die Maschine machen – und damit Formen der Koexistenz ermöglichen