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1 Gosling, Patricia Mastering Your PhD I12344 2022 Book  
2 ??chsner, Marco Advanced LaTeX in Academia I11967 2021 eBook  
3 Jensen, Pablo Your Life in Numbers: Modeling Society Through Data I11754 2021 eBook  
4 Neuman, Yair How Small Social Systems Work I11668 2021 eBook  
5 Park, Jong Mun EKC 2019 Conference Proceedings I11601 2021 eBook  
6 Masys, Anthony J Applications of Systems Thinking and Soft Operations Research in Managing Complexity I10393 2016 eBook  
7 Tasca, Paolo Banking Beyond Banks and Money I10210 2016 eBook  
8 Kenna, Ralph Maths Meets Myths: Quantitative Approaches to Ancient Narratives I10033 2017 eBook  
9 Masys, Anthony J Disaster Forensics I09959 2016 eBook  
10 Lehmann, Sune Complex Spreading Phenomena in Social Systems I09819 2018 eBook  
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TitleMastering Your PhD : Survival and Success in the Doctoral Years and Beyond
Author(s)Gosling, Patricia;Noordam, Bart
PublicationCham, 1. Imprint: Springer 2. Springer International Publishing, 2022.
DescriptionXII, 197 p. 11 illus., 1 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis bestselling book guides PhD students through their graduate years and beyond. Filled with practical advice on getting started, communicating with your supervisor, staying the course, and planning for the future, this book is an indispensable guide for graduate students who need that extra bit of help getting started and making it through. Who should read this book? Any student currently in, or curious about, a PhD programme, be it in the physical and life sciences, engineering, computer science, math, medicine, or the humanities ??? this book tackles the obstacles and hurdles that almost all PhD students face during their doctoral training. Whether you???re at the very beginning of your research, close to the end, or just feeling frustrated and stuck at any point in between???it???s never too early ??? or too late ??? to focus on your success! This third edition contains a variety of new material, including additional chapters and advice on how to make the most of remote learning, collaboration, and communication tools, as well as updated material on your next career step once you have your coveted doctoral degree in hand. Some of the material in the third edition appeared as part of a monthly column on the ScienceCareers website
ISBN,Price9783031114175
Keyword(s)1. ASTRONOMY 2. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - SPRINGER 5. ENGINEERING 6. HUMANITIES 7. Humanities and Social Sciences 8. LIFE SCIENCES 9. MATHEMATICS 10. Mathematics and Computing 11. PHYSICAL SCIENCES 12. SCIENCE 13. SOCIAL SCIENCES 14. Technology and Engineering
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TitleAdvanced LaTeX in Academia : Applications in Research and Education
Author(s)??chsner, Marco;??chsner, Andreas
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionXI, 239 p. 225 illus., 87 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis book contains a comprehensive treatment of advanced LaTeX features. The focus is on the development of high quality documents and presentations, by revealing powerful insights into the LaTeX language. The well-established advantages of the typesetting system LaTeX are the preparation and publication of platform-independent high-quality documents and automatic numbering and cross-referencing of illustrations or references. These can be extended beyond the typical applications, by creating highly dynamic electronic documents. This is commonly performed in connection with the portable document format (PDF), as well as other programming tools which allow the development of extremely flexible electronic documents
ISBN,Price9783030889562
Keyword(s)1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - SPRINGER 3. ENGINEERING 4. HUMANITIES 5. Humanities and Social Sciences 6. LIFE SCIENCES 7. MATHEMATICS 8. Mathematics and Computing 9. Natural language processing (Computer science) 10. Natural Language Processing (NLP) 11. PHYSICAL SCIENCES 12. SCIENCE 13. SOCIAL SCIENCES 14. Technology and Engineering
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TitleYour Life in Numbers: Modeling Society Through Data
Author(s)Jensen, Pablo
PublicationCham, 1. Imprint: Copernicus 2. Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionVII, 114 p. 16 illus., 10 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteMore than 300 years ago, Isaac Newton created a mathematical model of the solar system that predicted the existence of a yet unknown planet: Neptune. Today, driven by the digital revolution, modern scientists are creating complex models of society itself to shed light on topics as far-ranging as epidemic outbreaks and economic growth. But how do these scientists gather and interpret their data? How accurate are their models? Can we trust the numbers? With a rare background in physics, economics and sociology, the author is able to present an insider???s view of the strengths, weaknesses and dangers of transforming our lives into numbers. After reading this book, you???ll understand how different numerical models work and how they are used in practice. The author begins by exploring several simple, easy-to-understand models that form the basis for more complex simulations. What follows is an exploration of the myriad ways that models have come to describe and define our world, from epidemiology and climate change to urban planning and the world chess championship. Highly engaging and nontechnical, this book will appeal to any readers interested in understanding the links between data and society and how our lives are being increasingly captured in numbers
ISBN,Price9783030651039
Keyword(s)1. COMPLEX SYSTEMS 2. Computer Modelling 3. COMPUTER SIMULATION 4. EBOOK 5. EBOOK - SPRINGER 6. HUMANITIES 7. Humanities and Social Sciences 8. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 9. Science???Philosophy 10. Social Philosophy 11. SOCIAL SCIENCES 12. Social sciences???Philosophy 13. Sociological Methods 14. Sociology???Methodology 15. SYSTEM THEORY
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TitleHow Small Social Systems Work : From Soccer Teams to Jazz Trios and Families
Author(s)Neuman, Yair
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionXV, 178 p. 13 illus., 1 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteMost of us are intuitively familiar with small social systems, such as families and soccer teams. Surprisingly, though, most of us are unaware of how complex these systems are or of the fact that they have a unique character distinguishing them from both populations and individuals. The current manuscript, which emerged from high-level scientific publications on the subject, aims to bridge this gap in our understanding of small social systems. The book aims to explain, illustrate, and model the unique and fascinating nature of small (social) systems by relying on deep scientific foundations and by using examples from sport, movies, music, and the martial arts. To support its friendly exposition of challenging scientific ideas, the book also discusses entertaining questions such as (1) why inviting your mother-in-law to dinner might be a challenging event, for reasons you have never considered; (2) why soccer teams should be messy in order to win; (3) why Nazis are deeply wrong in their understanding of the importance of entropy; and (4) why ???panda fighters??? failed in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). "How Small Systems Work is a welcome book, which sheds light on a branch of mathematics overlooked by scholars: how networks store information. Focusing on small systems, the book asks fundamental questions, providing the tools (and the examples) for answering them ???with fun. Neuman analyses, with plenty of humor, the dynamics of a family of cats, the pleasure of listening to jazz, and the science behind football championships, while uncovering hidden gems in the history of cinema??? Dr. Mario Alemi, author of ???The Amazing Journey of Reason: from DNA to Artificial Intelligence???
ISBN,Price9783030822385
Keyword(s)1. COMPLEX SYSTEMS 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - SPRINGER 4. MATHEMATICS 5. Mathematics in Popular Science 6. Mathematics in the Humanities and Social Sciences 7. Social groups 8. SOCIAL SCIENCES 9. Social sciences???Statistical methods 10. Sociology 11. Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging 12. Sport Sociology 13. Sports???Sociological aspects 14. Statistics in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Education, Behavorial Sciences, Public Policy 15. SYSTEM THEORY
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TitleEKC 2019 Conference Proceedings : Science, Technology, and Humanity: Advancement and Sustainability
Author(s)Park, Jong Mun;Whang, Dong Ryeol
PublicationSingapore, Springer Nature Singapore, 2021.
DescriptionIX, 104 p. 48 illus., 41 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis volume offers a selection of papers presented at the Europe-Korea Conference on Science and Technology 2019 (EKC 2019). EKC is a multi/inter/transdisciplinary conference covering all fields of science and technology, aiming to facilitate networking and collaboration between academic and industrial researchers involved in R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and application. The scope is broad, with topics covered including physics and mathematics; chemistry, materials and chemical engineering; biology, bioengineering and medical science; Earth science and environmental engineering; architecture, civil and ocean engineering; electrical, electronic, and informational engineering; mechanical, aerospace, naval, and nuclear engineering; and social science. This book showcases a selection of peer-reviewed, high-impact research results which will be of interest to a wide audience
ISBN,Price9789811583506
Keyword(s)1. Applied and Technical Physics 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - SPRINGER 4. ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 5. Engineering???Data processing 6. HUMANITIES 7. Humanities and Social Sciences 8. Mathematical and Computational Engineering Applications 9. PHYSICS 10. RENEWABLE ENERGY 11. Renewable energy sources 12. SOCIAL SCIENCES
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TitleApplications of Systems Thinking and Soft Operations Research in Managing Complexity : From Problem Framing to Problem Solving
Author(s)Masys, Anthony J
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2016.
DescriptionVIII, 322 p. 77 illus., 61 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis book captures current trends and developments in the field of systems thinking and soft operations research which can be applied to solve today's??problems of dynamic complexity and interdependency. Such ???wicked problems??? and messes are seemingly intractable problems characterized as value-laden, ambiguous, and unstable, that resist being tamed by classical problem solving. Actions and interventions associated with this complex problem space can have highly unpredictable and unintended consequences. Examples of such complex problems include health care reform, global climate change, transnational serious and organized crime, terrorism, homeland security, human security, disaster management, and humanitarian aid. Moving towards the development of solutions to these complex problem spaces depends on the lens we use to examine them and how we frame the problem. It will be shown that systems thinking and soft operations research has had great success in contributing to the management of complexity.??
ISBN,Price9783319211060
Keyword(s)1. COMPLEX SYSTEMS 2. COMPUTER SIMULATION 3. DECISION MAKING 4. DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS 5. EBOOK 6. EBOOK - SPRINGER 7. Methodology of the Social Sciences 8. OPERATIONS RESEARCH 9. Operations Research/Decision Theory 10. Security Science and Technology 11. Simulation and Modeling 12. SOCIAL SCIENCES 13. STATISTICAL PHYSICS 14. Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems 15. System safety
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TitleBanking Beyond Banks and Money : A Guide to Banking Services in the Twenty-First Century
Author(s)Tasca, Paolo;Aste, Tomaso;Pelizzon, Loriana;Perony, Nicolas
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2016.
DescriptionVI, 316 p. 64 illus., 54 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteDo you know how banking and money will look like in the new digital age? This book collects the voices of leading scholars, entrepreneurs, policy makers and consultants who, through their expertise and keen analytical skills, are best positioned to picture from various angles the ongoing technological revolution in banking and finance. You will learn how lending and borrowing can exist without banks; how new forms of money can compete to better serve different society needs; how new technologies are banking the unbanked communities in the poorest parts of the world, and how ideas and small projects can be financed by the crowds without the need to rely upon banks. You will learn how, in the new digital age, we will interact with new self-organised and autonomous companies that operate without any human involvement, based on a set of programmed and incorruptible rules. You will learn that new business models will emerge thanks to technology-enabled platforms, upon which one can build new forms of non-hierarchical cooperation between strangers. And you will also learn that new forms of risks and threats are emerging that will destabilise our systems and jeopardise the stability of our financial order
ISBN,Price9783319424484
Keyword(s)1. Data structures (Computer science) 2. Data Structures and Information Theory 3. Data-driven Science, Modeling and Theory Building 4. EBOOK 5. EBOOK - SPRINGER 6. Economics, Mathematical?? 7. ECONOPHYSICS 8. FINANCE 9. Finance, general 10. Methodology of the Social Sciences 11. Quantitative Finance 12. SOCIAL SCIENCES 13. Sociophysics
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TitleMaths Meets Myths: Quantitative Approaches to Ancient Narratives
Author(s)Kenna, Ralph;MacCarron, M??ir??n;MacCarron, P??draig
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2017.
DescriptionX, 228 p. 64 illus., 47 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteWith an emphasis on exploring measurable aspects of ancient narratives, Maths Meets Myths sets out to investigate age-old material with new techniques. This book collects, for the first time, novel quantitative approaches to studying sources from the past, such as chronicles, epics, folktales, and myths. It contributes significantly to recent efforts in bringing together natural scientists and humanities scholars in investigations aimed at achieving greater understanding of our cultural inheritance. Accordingly, each contribution reports on a modern quantitative approach applicable to narrative sources from the past, or describes those which would be amenable to such treatment and why they are important. This volume is a unique state-of-the-art compendium on an emerging research field which also addresses anyone with interests in quantitative approaches to humanities
ISBN,Price9783319394459
Keyword(s)1. Applications of Graph Theory and Complex Networks 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - SPRINGER 4. Historical linguistics 5. HISTORY 6. History, general 7. Medieval philosophy 8. Methodology of the Social Sciences 9. PHYSICS 10. SOCIAL SCIENCES
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TitleDisaster Forensics : Understanding Root Cause and Complex Causality
Author(s)Masys, Anthony J
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2016.
DescriptionXVII, 409 p. 41 illus., 30 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis book aims to uncover the root causes of natural and man-made disasters by going beyond the typical reports and case studies conducted post-disaster. It opens the black box of disasters by presenting ???forensic analysis approaches??? to disasters, thereby revealing the complex causality that characterizes them and explaining how and why hazards do, or do not, become disasters. This yields ???systemic??? strategies for managing disasters. Recently the global threat landscape has seen the emergence of high impact, low probability events. Events like Hurricane Katrina, the Great Japan Earthquake and tsunami, Hurricane Sandy, Super Typhoon Haiyan, global terrorist activities have become the new norm. Extreme events challenge our understanding regarding the interdependencies and complexity of the disaster aetiology and are often referred to as Black Swans. Between 2002 and 2011, there were 4130 disasters recorded that resulted from natural hazards around the world. In these, 1,117,527 people perished and a minimum of US$1,195 billion in losses were reported. In the year 2011 alone, 302 disasters claimed 29,782 lives; affected 206 million people and inflicted damages worth a minimum of estimated US$366 billion
ISBN,Price9783319418490
Keyword(s)1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - SPRINGER 3. Environmental law 4. Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice 5. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 6. Methodology of the Social Sciences 7. NATURAL DISASTERS 8. NATURAL HAZARDS 9. Security Science and Technology 10. SOCIAL SCIENCES 11. System safety
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TitleComplex Spreading Phenomena in Social Systems : Influence and Contagion in Real-World Social Networks
Author(s)Lehmann, Sune;Ahn, Yong-Yeol
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2018.
DescriptionVI, 361 p. 104 illus., 81 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis text is about spreading of information and influence in complex networks. Although previously considered similar and modeled in parallel approaches, there is now experimental evidence that epidemic and social spreading work in subtly different ways. While previously explored through modeling, there is currently an explosion of work on revealing the mechanisms underlying complex contagion based on big data and data-driven approaches. This volume consists of four parts. Part 1 is an Introduction, providing an accessible summary of the state-of-the-art. Part 2 provides an overview of the central theoretical developments in the field. Part 3 describes the empirical work on observing spreading processes in real-world networks. Finally, Part 4 goes into detail with recent and exciting new developments: dedicated studies designed to measure specific aspects of the spreading processes, often using randomized control trials to isolate the network effect from confounders, such as homophily. Each contribution is authored by leading experts in the field. This volume, though based on technical selections of the most important results on complex spreading, remains quite accessible to the newly interested. The main benefit to the reader is that the topics are carefully structured to take the novice to the level of expert on the topic of social spreading processes. This book will be of great importance to a wide field: from researchers in physics, computer science, and sociology to professionals in public policy and public health
ISBN,Price9783319773322
Keyword(s)1. Applications of Graph Theory and Complex Networks 2. COMPUTER SIMULATION 3. DATA MINING 4. Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery 5. EBOOK 6. EBOOK - SPRINGER 7. Methodology of the Social Sciences 8. PHYSICS 9. Simulation and Modeling 10. SOCIAL SCIENCES
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