Providing an accessible introduction into the use of Total-Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Analysis, both from a theoretical point of view and for practical applications, this new edition of Tota
To compete in the 21st Century, librarians need to not only provide old services in new ways but also to provide new services. Repositioning Reference re-imagines reference services in libraries and i
To compete in the 21st Century, librarians need to not only provide old services in new ways but also to provide new services. Repositioning Reference re-imagines reference services in libraries and i
The mission of Research Methodology in Strategy and Management is “to provide a forum for critique, commentary, and discussion about key methodology issues in the strategic management field” because “
Taking as its point of departure the fundamental observation that games are both technical and symbolic, this collection investigates the multiple intersections between the study of computer games and
"This book presents an interdisciplinary approach to educational contexts across cultures for the study of verbal and written linguistics in order to broaden students' communicative and problem solvin
This book offers comprehensive coverage of all the core topics of bioinformatics, and includes practical examples completed using the MATLAB bioinformatics toolbox?. It is primarily intended as a text
An increasing number of scholars have begun to see science and technology as relevant issues in international relations (IR), acknowledging the impact of material elements, technical instruments, and
This unique book describes the fundamental concepts, theories and practice of visual cryptography. The design, construction, analysis, and application of visual cryptography schemes (VCSs) are discuss
Grounded theory, often considered the parent of all qualitative research, is a complex approach used to develop theory about a phenomenon rooted in observation of empirical data. Widely used in nursin
Eurocorridors are characterized by intensive transport flows and dynamic patterns of establishment and household locations. They are also considered the backbones of powerful spatial and economic forc
Predictive analytics, big data, and data mining are key topics for organizations who want to leverage the ever increasing amounts of data that organizations hold about their customers and other indivi
With reliable guidance on corporate risk and safety management for aviation businesses at all levels, this volume explains how to implement the latest international regulations—a vital aid to smaller
Research can be a challenging but rewarding activity. All degree-level students studying sport, and all effective professionals working in the sport sector need to have a sound understanding of resear
This book presents a modern introduction to analytical and numerical techniques for solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Contrary to the traditional format—the theorem-and-proof format—the
This collection of peer-reviewed conference papers provides comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research in topological approaches to data analysis and visualization. It encompasses the full range
"This book investigates the development of highly efficient energy storage equipment and of operation optimization technology of compound energy systems"--
This new edition of Springer’s handbook on BPM covers its core components, from strategic alignment to personnel and IT. It sets out the vital elements in successful implementation, with Volume 1 focu
"Risk Assessment of Power Systems addresses the regulations and functions of risk assessment with regard to its relevance in system planning, maintenance, and asset management. Brimming with practical
Food insecurity, the lack of access at all times to the food needed for an active and healthy life, continues to be a growing problem as populations increase while the world economy struggles. Formula
Film and Television Analysis is especially designed to introduce undergraduate students to the most important qualitative methodologies used to study film and television.The methodologies covered incl
How can you analyse narratives, interviews, field notes, or focus group data?Qualitative text analysis is ideal for these types of data and this textbook provides a hands-on introduction to the method
How can you analyse narratives, interviews, field notes, or focus group data?Qualitative text analysis is ideal for these types of data and this textbook provides a hands-on introduction to the method
The book is devoted to the problem of manufacturing scheduling, which is the efficient allocation of jobs (orders) over machines (resources) in a manufacturing facility. It offers a comprehensive and
This book presents studies in mechatronic systems together with interdisciplinary theoretical studies, computational algorithm development and exemplary applications. Readers can easily tailor these t
This updated textbook unravels the complex issues related to methodology and theory in the study of religion. It equips students with the knowledge needed for the academic study of religion, explainin
This updated textbook unravels the complex issues related to methodology and theory in the study of religion. It equips students with the knowledge needed for the academic study of religion, explainin
With parallel treatment of smooth and non-smooth problems, this text on non-linear boundary value problems and related analysis has new material on Neumann problems involving non-homogeneous different
Clinical and research organizations increasingly want to share patient data, and robust de-identification is crucial to meet legal obligations and or ethical reasons. This book, written by two leading
There has been exponential growth in use of the Internet to deliver therapeutic and supportive human services. Online interventions are known by a variety of names, including online practice, e-therap
The conjugate operator method is a powerful recently developed technique for studying spectral properties of self-adjoint operators. One of the purposes of this volume is to present a refinement of th
Critical Praxis Research (CPR) is a teacher research methodology. This book transcends longstanding debates over quantitative vs. qualitative and scholar vs. practitioner research. Instructive and upl
Filling a gap in the current literature for a book with this emphasis, this ready reference presents a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in this emerging field, ranging from cyclodextr
This authoritative book on MALDI MS, now finally available in its second edition and edited by one of its inventors, gives an in-depth description of the many different applications, along with a deta
