This book reviews cultural factors influencing engagement and non-engagement in science education worldwide, sheds light on the reasons why increasing numbers of students fail to engage with science education, and assesses cultural diversity as a response.
This population increase will be focused in urban areas, and in what are currently viewed as “developing” countries, meaning that... Læs mere
Since the first empiric vaccination trials, knowledge and technology have enormously evolved and new vaccination strategies are emerging on the market.
Brain tumors are the most common solid tumor of childhood as well as the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in children.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the area of robot mechanisms, primarily considering industrial manipulators and humanoid arms.
This book is proceedings of the 7th FTRA International Conference on Future Information Technology (FutureTech 2012).
Among the highlights of this book is the use of novel insecticides acting on a specific site in an insect group and are compatible with natural enemies and the environment.
Traditional research methodologies in the human respiratory system have always been challenging due to their invasive nature.
Agroecology not only encompasses aspects of ecology, but the ecology of sustainable food production systems, and related societal and cultural values.
The book is highly relevant for those involved in environmental science, soil science, geochemistry, agronomy, environmental health, and environmental engineering, including specialists responsible for the management and clean-up of contaminated land.
This volume takes on the vital tasks of celebrating, challenging, and attempting to move forward our... Læs mere
This first book on load-pull systems is intended for readers with a broad knowledge of high frequency transistor device characterization, nonlinear and linear microwave measurements, RF power amplifiers and transmitters.