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\"This book assembles renowned scholars from around the world to reflect on the most pressing problems and questions in Just War Theory, and engages with all three stages of war: jus ad bellum, jus in bello, and jus post bellum. Providing detailed historical context as well as addressing modern controversies and topics including drones, Islamic jihad, and humanitarian intervention. The volume will be highly important for students and scholars of the philosophy of war as well as for others interested in contemporary global military and ethical issues\"--Provided by publisher.

This collection of essays brings together jus post bellum and transitional justice theorists to explore the legal and moral questions that arise at the end of war and in the transition to less oppressive regimes. Transitional justice and jus post bellum share in common many concepts that will be explored in this volume. In both transitional justice and jus post bellum, retribution is crucial. In some contexts criminal trials will need to be held, and in others truth commissions and other hybrid trials will be considered more appropriate means for securing some form of retribution. But there is a difference between how jus post bellum is conceptualized, where the key is securing peace, and transitional justice, where the key is often greater democratization. This collection of essays highlights both the overlap and the differences between these emerging bodies of scholarship and incipient law.

“...a much-needed handbook with contributions from well-chosen practitioners. A primary accomplishment is to provide guidance for those involved in modeling and simulation in support of Systems of Systems development, more particularly guidance that draws on well-conceived academic research to define concepts and terms, that identifies primary challenges for developers, and that suggests fruitful approaches grounded in theory and successful examples.” Paul Davis, The RAND Corporation Modeling and Simulation Support for System of Systems Engineering Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the underlying theory, methods, and solutions in modeling and simulation support for system of systems engineering. Highlighting plentiful multidisciplinary applications of modeling and simulation, the book uniquely addresses the criteria and challenges found within the field. Beginning with a foundation of concepts, terms, and categories, a theoretical and generalized approach to system of systems engineering is introduced, and real-world applications via case studies and examples are presented. A unified approach is maintained in an effort to understand the complexity of a single system as well as the context among other proximate systems. In addition, the book features: Cutting edge coverage of modeling and simulation within the field of system of systems, including transportation, system health management, space mission analysis, systems engineering methodology, and energy State-of-the-art advances within multiple domains to instantiate theoretic insights, applicable methods, and lessons learned from real-world applications of modeling and simulation The challenges of system of systems engineering using a systematic and holistic approach Key concepts, terms, and activities to provide a comprehensive, unified, and concise representation of the field A collection of chapters written by over 40 recognized international experts from academia, government, and industry A research agenda derived from the contribution of experts that guides scholars and researchers towards open questions Modeling and Simulation Support for System of Systems Engineering Applications is an ideal reference and resource for academics and practitioners in operations research, engineering, statistics, mathematics, modeling and simulation, and computer science. The book is also an excellent course book for graduate and PhD-level courses in modeling and simulation, engineering, and computer science.  

This book contains eight chapters that detail the chemistry of several elements. Chapter One provides an overview of in vitro antiproliferative and cytotoxic activity of novel Ru (II)-polypyridine complexes on SK-MEL-28 and normal L6 cell lines. Chapter Two discusses the successful development of organometallic complexes as potential anticancer drugs in light of their adaptable structural chemistry and creative modes of action that target nucleic acids and other enzymes. Chapter Three details the design, structural Diversity,and luminescence properties of gadolinium-based solid state phosphors. Chapter Four considers the main homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts based on ruthenium that are used for the hydrogenation of dienes and compounds with a conjugated diene system. Chapter Five elaborates on the magneto-optical effects of rubidium atoms obtained by applying magnetic and optical fields. Chapter Six presents the biogeochemistry of rubidium. Chapter Seven assesses the ecological state of brown forest acidic soil when contaminated with chemical compounds of tellurium. Finally, Chapter Eight discusses the function of ruthenium complexes in neurological disorders.

Chemometrics is a discipline of chemistry that finds correlation between specific data using mathematical and statistical methods. During any thorough research, the scientists are handling vast amounts of data related to the samples which are being researched. In this type of research, finding the correlation (similarities or differences) between analyzed samples and data is of great importance. In the first chapter, commonly used chemometrics for spectral modeling transfer is examined. The second chapter provides an analytical tool to detect fraud when olive oil is illegally blended with VOs or a 'legal' blend is falsely labelled with respect to the botanical nature of the oils mixed and/or the percentage of each oil in the declared mixture. H-NMR spectral data of olive and virgin olive oils and their mixtures with the VOs most commonly used to make blends was analysed by pattern recognition techniques to develop multivariate classification and regression models, which were organised in a decision tree to afford a stepwise strategy for the aimed purposes. The next chapter focuses on a metabolomics approach based on H-NMR fingerprinting and multivariate data analysis for virgin olive oil stability assessments. In the fourth chapter, the authors review unsupervised methods using both principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). Using these methods, they were able to spot the correlation between the samples and underlying data structures without the potential bias of scientists about the previous knowledge of data samples.

Spaces of Enlightenment Science explores the places, spaces, and exchanges where science of the Early Modern period got done, bringing together leading historians of science to examine the geographies of knowledge in the Enlightenment period.

A collection of essays that offers an intimate view of Larry McMurtry, America's preeminent western novelist, through the eyes of a pantheon of writers he helped shape through his work over the course of his unparalleled literary life. When he died in 2021, Larry McMurtry was one of America's most revered writers. The author of treasured novels such as Lonesome Dove and The Last Picture Show , and coauthor of the screenplays for Brokeback Mountain and Streets of Laredo , McMurtry created unforgettable characters and landscapes largely drawn from his life growing up on the family's hardscrabble ranch outside his hometown of Archer City, Texas. Pastures of the Empty Page brings together fellow writers to honor the man and his impact on American letters. Paulette Jiles, Stephen Harrigan, Stephanie Elizondo Griest, and Lawrence Wright take up McMurtry's piercing and poetic vision-an elegiac literature of place that demolished old myths of cowboy culture and created new ones. Screenwriting partner Diana Ossana reflects on their thirty-year book and screenwriting partnership; other contributors explore McMurtry's reading habits and his passion for bookselling. And brother Charlie McMurtry shares memories of their childhood on the ranch. In contrast to his curmudgeonly persona, Larry McMurtry emerges as a trustworthy friend and supportive mentor. McMurtry was famously self-deprecating, but as his admirers attest, this self-described \"minor regional writer\" was an artist for the ages.

With a growing population of young patients with congenital heart disease reaching adulthood, this unique new book offers an in-depth guide to managing the challenges and issues related to device therapy in this patient group. - The only book resource dedicated to pacing, cardiac resynchronization therapy and ICD therapy for the pediatric and congenital heart disease patient - Contains practical advice for pacemaker and ICD implantation, programming, trouble-shooting, managing complications and follow up - Up-to-date with the latest in device technology - Contains multiple graphics, device electrogram tracings, and radiographic images for clarity - Includes video clips and over 150 multiple choice questions with extended answers on companion website, ideal for self test - An invaluable resource for both the specialist pediatric cardiologist and the general cardiologist responsible for children with heart disease and pacing devices

Co-published with The field of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) has long been influential beyond its already porous borders and continues to be a source of important ideas, inspiration, and innovative practices for those in disciplines such as educational administration, social work, nursing, and counseling. Recognizing this, the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education commissioned the editors to create this compendium, which provides an invaluable resource to readers already established in the field, those entering the field, and to myriad neighbors of the field as well.This four-volume compendium (also available as a combined e-book) brings together a host of national and international contributors to map the field of ACE in a series of brief articles addressing key theories and practices across its many domains and settings. These are arranged in four volumes, available either individually or as a set: Volume One: Adult Learners Volume Two: Teaching and Learning Volume Three: Leadership and Administration Volume Four: Inquiry and Influences The volume on Adult Learners will include articles addressing topics such as adult development, diversity, learning abilities, the influence of personality on learning, and the role of experience in adult learning. By far the largest segment of learners in society, and currently the largest segment of college students as well, a better understanding of the adult learner is vital for educators of all kinds.Volume two addresses Teaching and Learning topics ranging from methods and roles to programs and materials. Encompassing formal and informal learning, as well as the variety of focus and setting, from cultural to occupational, this volume explores the wide range of theory and practice in ACE.Issues of Leadership and Administration such as planning and resource allocation, organizational change and culture, and the value of a shared vision for all stakeholders are addressed in the third volume. From practical