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Smart Regulation steht für innovative Regulierungsansätze und -formen. Die interdisziplinäre Erforschung von Smart Regulation nimmt sich der Herausforderungen und Chancen der Digitalisierung an, berücksichtigt neue Erkenntnisse zu menschlichem Verhalten und erschließt zukunftsweisende Regulierungstechniken. Der vorliegende Band führt die Beiträge zum gleichnamigen Symposium an der Universität Graz vom 2. Oktober 2020 zusammen. Behandelt werden vier Themenblöcke: Digitalisierung als Herausforderung für den Verbraucherschutz, Publizität zur Steuerung sozialen Unternehmertums, automatisiertes Entscheiden zwischen Markt und Regulierung sowie Standardbildung und -durchsetzung im Unternehmensbereich. Die hierzu eingebrachten Perspektiven aus Rechtswissenschaft, Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Psychologie, Philosophie und Theologie schaffen eine inhaltliche und methodische Grundlage für die weitere Diskussion von Smart Regulation.

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The “old” material of wood has been used to construct dwellings of different types since the dawn of mankind. And not without reason. Its low density combined with high rigidity, good processability, and its resistance makes it an excellent building material. There is currently a pioneering renaissance of the timber construction, for two distinct reasons: first, wood is increasingly being rediscovered as one of the most important renewable raw materials for sustainable construction. Moreover, a revolution in the construction of timber structures began several years ago with the ever-progressive use of three-dimensional CAD models for digitally controlled robot manufacturing. The book documents these developments, in particular the engineering bonding techniques, the introduction of digital production techniques, and the innovative material developments of this material. The chapter on composite structures and experimental structures specifically address trends toward the future-oriented dimensions of timber construction. In the final section, outstanding designs are documented in detail, such as the Club House of Haesley Nine Bridges Golf Course designed by Shigeru Ban in Yeoju, South Korea, and the double gymnasium in Borex-Crassier, Switzerland, by Graeme Mann and Patricia Capua Mann .

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Rilke's great cycle of ten elegies, perhaps his most profound poetic achievement, had its inception on the morning of January 21, 1912, but was interrupted by the First World War and not completed until a decade later. The Duino Elegies are not only the result of an extraordinary kind of contact with the unseen world; they are an attempt to understand that world in its holistic relationship to the visible, tangible world. This powerful rendering ofthe cycle is a product of the collaboration between a poet, Norris, and a Germanist, Keele.

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The demands of producing high quality, pathogen-free food rely increasingly on natural sources of antimicrobials to inhibit food spoilage organisms, foodborne pathogens and toxins. Discovery and development of new antimicrobials from natural sources for a wide range of applications requires that knowledge of traditional sources for food antimicrobials is combined with the latest technologies in identification, characterization and application. This book explores some novel, natural sources of antimicrobials as well as the latest developments in using well-known antimicrobials in food. Covering antimicrobials derived from microbial sources (bacteriophages, bacteria, algae, fungi), animal-derived products (milk proteins, chitosan, reduction of biogenic amines), plants and plant-products (essential oils, phytochemicals, bioactive compounds), this book includes the development and use of natural antimicrobials for processed and fresh food products. New and emerging technologies concerning antimicrobials are also discussed.

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Speech processing and speech transmission technology are expanding fields of active research. New challenges arise from the 'anywhere, anytime' paradigm of mobile communications, the ubiquitous use of voice communication systems in noisy environments and the convergence of communication networks toward Internet based transmission protocols, such as Voice over IP. As a consequence, new speech coding, new enhancement and error concealment, and new quality assessment methods are emerging. Advances in Digital Speech Transmission provides an up-to-date overview of the field, including topics such as speech coding in heterogeneous communication networks, wideband coding, and the quality assessment of wideband speech. Provides an insight into the latest developments in speech processing and speech transmission, making it an essential reference to those working in these fields Offers a balanced overview of technology and applications Discusses topics such as speech coding in heterogeneous communications networks, wideband coding, and the quality assessment of the wideband speech Explains speech signal processing in hearing instruments and man-machine interfaces from applications point of view Covers speech coding for Voice over IP, blind source separation, digital hearing aids and speech processing for automatic speech recognition Advances in Digital Speech Transmission serves as an essential link between the basics and the type of technology and applications (prospective) engineers work on in industry labs and academia. The book will also be of interest to advanced students, researchers, and other professionals who need to brush up their knowledge in this field.

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This opulently illustrated book presents a selection of magnificent recently built residential properties at exclusive locations in Germany - a showcase of sophisticated designs that combine classic elegance with spacious floor plans, craftsmanship, and noble interiors. Ralf Schmitz stands for uncompromising quality, built for generations. Lasting architecture is created by award-winning practices. A reinterpretation of classicism, the finest materials and hand-crafted details. They produce exceptional projects such as the striking Alexander, a residential building in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, Achenbach an red brick apartment house in Düsseldorf’s Zoo district, or the new white corner building with a classic façade at Hamburg’s Außenalster, they stand for subtle luxury and the highest level of technical comfort. Apartments that combine retreat and representation, built for people who appreciate distinct experiences.

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Brückenkurs Mathematik in den Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften Optimale Hilfe beim Meistern der mathematischen Herausforderungen zu Beginn des Studiums der Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften! In sämtlichen Ingenieurwissenschaften, insbesondere im Maschinenbau, im Bauingenieurwesen und in der Elektrotechnik, ist Mathematik unverzichtbar bei der Beschreibung, Modellierung und Lösung ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Probleme. Gerade am Anfang des Studiums dieser Fächer müssen sich Studierende schnell in die höhere Mathematik einarbeiten, um im weiteren Studienverlauf erfolgreich zu sein. Das Lehrbuch Brückenkurs Mathematik in den Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften ermöglicht es Studienanfängerinnen und -anfängern in MINT-Fächern, aufbauend auf den in der Oberstufe allgemeinbildender Gymnasien erworbenen Mathematikkenntnissen zur höheren Mathematik aufzuschließen, die in den ersten Semestern an Universitäten gelehrt wird. Die Themen reichen von Logik und elementarer Arithmetik über Gleichungssysteme und analytische Geometrie hin zu Grundlagen der Differential- und Integralrechnung sowie komplexer Zahlen. Dieser Brückenkurs ist angeglichen an den Mindestanforderungskatalog Mathematik der COSH (Cooperation Schule-Hochschule). Angelehnt an das bewährte Konzept der anspruchsvollen Darstellung der höheren Mathematik in den Lehrbüchern derselben Autoren werden die benötigten Kenntnisse präzise, sauber und fachlich korrekt vermittelt. Mit mehr als 120 Aufgaben und ausführlichen Musterlösungen eignet sich der Brückenkurs sowohl zur Begleitung einschlägiger Vorlesungen als auch zum Selbststudium.

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A World of Changemakers - how can a hybrid arts lecture series concept in e-learning create attitudes and shape skills as a playful and critical thinking navigator in an uncertain world? To re-create meaning is an interdisciplinary cross-sectional task of our zeitgeist in a civil society. Our international guests represent key roles in relevant philosophical, technical or economic debates, non-university community art & design projects or companies.

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the Roof Construction Manual is a comprehensive reference work on the construction of pitched roofs, containing over 1800 plans and 220 photographs. Thirteen fundamental roof types and the relevant materials including thatch, wood, slate, tile, concrete, fibrous cement, bitumen, glass, metal, membranes, and synthetic materials are documented in detail. Essential topics such as ventilation, vapour and wind seals, insulation and drainage, renovation and energy conservation are examined. As with all the Construction Manuals, some 38 built examples illustrate the theoretical details, paying particular attention to important features such as the ridge, hip, eaves, roof valley, verge, and penetration. A compact presentation of the load-bearing physics and structures as well as current norms and standards make this volume an indispensable standard work for all architects and engineers.

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Introduction to Information Systems, 10th Edition teaches undergraduate business majors how to use information technology to master their current or future jobs. Students will see how global businesses use technology and information systems to increase their profitability, gain market share, develop and improve their customer relations, and manage daily operations. This course demonstrates that IT is the backbone of any business, whether a student is majoring in accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, production/operations management, or MIS. In short, students will learn how information systems provide the foundation for all modern organizations, whether they are public sector, private sector, for-profit, or not-for-profit.

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Sie möchten mit Ihren Daten überzeugen statt mit Tortendiagrammen langweilen? Nathan Yau zeigt Ihnen in diesem Buch, wie Sie das schaffen. Neben wertvollen allgemeinen Dos & Don'ts zur Diagrammgestaltung gibt er Ihnen zunächst einen Überblick über die Tools und Technologien, die Sie benötigen: von Excel über Illustrator bis hin zu HTML, JavaScript und ArcGIS. Anschließend lernen Sie die besten Möglichkeiten zur Visualisierung von Proportionen, Unterschieden, räumlichen Beziehungen und Mustern über einen Zeitverlauf kennen - natürlich alles an eindrucksvollen Beispielen und komplett in Farbe erklärt!

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Lebendige Konfi-Arbeit setzt bei den Jugendlichen mit ihren Lebenserfahrungen und -themen an. Durch erfahrungsorientierte kreative Bibelarbeit entdecken sie in biblischen Geschichten und christlichen Traditionen Bezëge zu ihrem eigenen Leben.Rainer Franke und Astrid Thiele-Petersen gehen von relevanten Erfahrungen dieser Lebensphase aus und fragen, welche biblischen und christlichen Texte, Themen und Rituale den Jugendlichen Möglichkeiten zur Entwicklung eröffnen, um ihre Idee vom Sinn im Leben weiter zu entfalten.Neben dem Ansatz von Lebensrelevanz und dessen Verknëpfung mit biblischen Traditionen zu symbolischer Erfahrung werden darstellerische und gestalterische Methoden beschrieben und vorgestellt. Der Praxisteil bietet 25 Konfi-Einheiten zu unterschiedlichen Lebenserfahrungen Jugendlicher - von Ablösung, Anerkennung und Angst bis zu Selbstbewusstsein, Vertrauen und Wut - mit Bibeltexten und kreativen Methoden.

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Introduction to Information Systems, 9th Edition delivers an essential resource for undergraduate business majors seeking ways to harness information technology systems to succeed in their current or future jobs. The book assists readers in developing a foundational understanding of information systems and technology and apply it to common business problems. This International Adaptation covers applications of the latest technologies with the addition of new cases from Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and Asia-Pacific countries. It focuses on global business environment for students to understand the norms of using technology while operating on online platforms for exploring new avenues in different geographical locations. The book includes real business scenarios of how latest technologies such as Big Data, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, and IoT are perceived and adopted across countries. New cases highlight key technology issues faced by organizations such as designing and implementing IT security policies, dealing with ethical dilemma of securing customer data, moving IT infrastructure to cloud, and identifying how AI can be used to improve the efficiency of business operations.

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For Marc Chagall (1887–1985), painting was an intricate tapestry of dreams, tales, and traditions. His instantly recognizable visual language carved out a unique early 20th-century niche, often identified as one of the earliest expressions of psychic experience. Chagall’s canvases are characterized by loose brushwork, deep colors, a particular fondness for blue, and a repertoire of recurring tropes including musicians, roosters, rooftops, flowers, and floating lovers. For all their ethereal charms, his compositions were often rich and complex in their references. They wove together not only colors and forms, but also his Jewish roots with his present encounters in Paris, markers of faith with gestures of love and symbols of hope with testimonies of trauma. Across scenes of birth, love, marriage, and death, this dependable artist introduction explores the many versions of Chagall’s rich vocabulary. From visions of his native Vitebsk in modern-day Belarus to images of the Eiffel Tower, we explore the unique aesthetic of one of the most readily identifiable modern masters and one of the most influential Jewish artists of all time.

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.Over the course of six years, Maria Rilke wrote a series of letters to a young officer cadet, advising him on writing, love, suffering and the nature of advice itself; these profound and lyrical letters have since become hugely influential for writers and artists of all kinds. This volume also contains the 'Letter from a Young Worker', a striking polemic against Christianity written too in letter form.

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Historiographical approaches to international investment law scholarship are becoming ever more important. This insightful book combines perspectives from a range of expert international law scholars who explore ways in which using a broad variety of historical methods and historical research can lead to a better understanding of international investment law.International Investment Law and History critically analyses the use of historical argument in international investment law. It examines the vital roles that historical arguments play in interpreting investment treaties, resolving investor-state disputes, and justifying or criticising the current system of investment protection.This book is the first in-depth study on the methodological challenges and benefits of historical analysis in international investment law. As such, it is a vital tool for scholars and practitioners in the field who wish to understand ways in which to use historical research and analysis to improve and redefine international investment law.Contributors include: M. Boase, H. Bray, Y. Chernykh, J. Ho, R. Hofmann, J. Kammerhofer, A. Kulick, K. Miles, M. Pinchis-Paulsen, S.W. Schill, T. St. John, C.J. Tams, J. Yackee

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Pathways to Modern Physical Chemistry: An Engineering Approach with Multidisciplinary Applications focuses on recent trends and takes a systematic and practical look at theoretical aspects of materials chemistry. The book describes the characterization and analysis methods for materials and explains physical transport mechanisms in various materials. Not only does this book summarize the classical theories of materials chemistry, but it also exhibits their engineering applications in response to the current key issues. Recent trends in several areas are explored, including polymer science, textile engineering, and chemical engineering science, which have important application to practice.

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In this new edition of the Handbook of Signal Processing Systems, many of the chapters from the previous editions have been updated, and several new chapters have been added. The new contributions include chapters on signal processing methods for light field displays, throughput analysis of dataflow graphs, modeling for reconfigurable signal processing systems, fast Fourier transform architectures, deep neural networks, programmable architectures for histogram of oriented gradients processing, high dynamic range video coding, system-on-chip architectures for data analytics, analysis of finite word-length effects in fixed-point systems, and models of architecture. There are more than 700 tables and illustrations; in this edition over 300 are in color. This new edition of the handbook is organized in three parts. Part I motivates representative applications that drive and apply state-of-the art methods for design and implementation of signal processing systems; Part II discusses architectures for implementing these applications; and Part III focuses on compilers, as well as models of computation and their associated design tools and methodologies.

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Intelligence allows people to understand events and to shape their surrounding environment. This book delves deeper into the theories and applications of intelligence, showing it is a multifaceted concept —defined and explained differently by prestigious experts of various disciplines in their own research. The book provides interdisciplinary connections of intelligence as it relates to a variety of clearly outlined subject areas, and should lead to a deep understanding of the phenomenon as it pertains to practical applications in different domains. Contributors in this volume present results from evolutionary biology, mathematics, artificial intelligence, medicine, psychology, cultural studies, economy, political sciences and philosophy. Individual scientific models are integrated in an interdisciplinary concept of wisdom. This volume will help enhance the common understanding of intelligence for fellow researchers and scientists alike.

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Der Band enthält über 100 Äußerungen Max Webers zum Hochschulwesen und zur Wissenschaftspolitik. Er dokumentiert seine Tätigkeit als Hochschullehrer in Freiburg, Heidelberg und später in Wien und München und seine Mitwirkung im Verein für Sozialpolitik, bei der Gründung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Soziologie sowie seine Reden auf den Deutschen Hochschullehrertagen. Darin kommt Webers Auffassung von der Rolle des Hochschullehrers, wie er sie später in seinem berühmten Vortrag "Wissenschaft als Beruf" idealtypisch schildert, in konkreten Verhaltenssituationen zum Ausdruck. Über wissenschaftliche Leistungen hinaus fordert er persönliche Integrität und die Verwirklichung ideeller Standards. Besonders aufschlussreich sind dabei auch seine Beurteilungen von Kollegen im Rahmen von Berufungslisten. Er fordert für die Fakultäten Unabhängigkeit von staatlichen und klerikalen Einflüssen, aber auch Selbstverantwortung für die in ihnen organisierten Disziplinen. Wissenschaftliche Aussagen sollen strikt nach dem Prinzip der Werturteilsfreiheit erfolgen, und so kämpft er immer wieder und in verschiedenen Zusammenhängen für die Einhaltung dieses Prinzips. Der Band umfasst Texte aus der Zeit von 1895 bis 1920, also fast der ganzen Lebenszeit Webers als Wissenschaftler. Er dokumentiert auch Webers Persönlichkeit und sein großes Engagement bei der Durchsetzung seiner Ideale.

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Wollen Sie auch die umfangreichen Möglichkeiten von R nutzen, um Ihre Daten zu analysieren, sind sich aber nicht sicher, ob Sie mit der Programmiersprache wirklich zurechtkommen? Keine Sorge - dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie es geht - selbst wenn Sie keine Vorkenntnisse in der Programmierung oder Statistik haben. Andrie de Vries und Joris Meys zeigen Ihnen Schritt für Schritt und anhand zahlreicher Beispiele, was Sie alles mit R machen können und vor allem wie Sie es machen können. Von den Grundlagen und den ersten Skripten bis hin zu komplexen statistischen Analysen und der Erstellung aussagekräftiger Grafiken. Auch fortgeschrittenere Nutzer finden in diesem Buch viele Tipps und Tricks, die Ihnen die Datenauswertung erleichtern.

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The 4e, EMEA Edition of Management Information Systems promotes active learning like no other text in the market. Each chapter is comprised of tightly coupled concepts and section-level student activities that transport your students from passively learning about IS to doing IS in a realistic context.

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