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Innovation in Nephrology : Technology Development and Commercialization Handbook
Innovation in Nephrology: Technology Development and Commercialization Handbook is a step-by-step guide to nephrology technology innovation reflects recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare.Written by a team of medical, engineering, and business experts, the authors provide a comprehensive resource that leads clinicians, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs through a clear process for the identification, invention, and implementation of new solutions.Case studies on innovative products from around the world, successes and failures, practical advice, and end-of-chapter 'Getting Started' sections encourage readers to learn from real projects and apply important lessons to their own work.In short, this book will be of interest to every nephrologist who has ever had a good idea for an invention but does not know where and how to start bringing it to the bedside.
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Disaster Resilience and Sustainability : Japan’s Urban Development and Social Capital
This book examines urban planning and infrastructure development in Japanese cities after the second world war as a way to mitigate the risks of disasters while pursuing sustainable development.It looks at the benefits of social capital and how communities organise to tackle problems during the recovery phase after a disaster.The book also illustrates with case studies to highlight community attitudes which improve recovery outcomes. The book underlines challenges such as ageing and depopulation which Japan would face should the next disaster occur.These demographic shifts are causing difficulties among neighbourhood associations at a time when communities need to effectively support each other.Nakanishi explains why overcoming these societal issues is imperative for sustainability and the need for a comprehensive approach which would integrate smart technology. This book will be of interest to scholars in city development and planning, urban studies and human geography, as well as those interested in building resilient communities.
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Human Growth and Development
Human Growth and Development, Third Edition provides a comprehensive volume covering the biology of human growth and the genetic, endocrine, environmental, nutritional, and socio-economic factors that contribute towards its full expression.Human Growth and Development continues to be a valuable resource for researchers, professors and graduate students across the interdisciplinary area of human development.For the new edition, updates are made to all fourteen of the "core chapters" of the book which form the essential reading for a comprehensive understanding of human growth and development.Additionally, new special topics are covered including the interpretation of recently found sub-adult fossils that expand our understanding of the evolution of human growth and a discussion of the early pattern of growth and development as the developmental origins of risk for non-communicable diseases of adulthood. Human Growth and Development, Third Edition includes contributions from the well-known experts in the field and is the most reputable, comprehensive resource available.
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Human Growth and Development
Our bestselling social work textbook is back again. Taking you right back to basics, this book explains and analyses key theories in a really accessible way before going on to discuss, in detail, how theory can be incorporated into every day social work practice.Each chapter contains activities with step-by-step commentaries for discussion, self-analysis and critical reflection.The book very loosely follows the shape of a human life, beginning with a birth and ending with a death, but many of the chapters deal with ideas and topics that are relevant at many different stages of life, such as bereavement, attachment and learning.Its focus throughout is on psychosocial development – so psychological development within a social context – rather than physical development. This book is by Chris Beckett, a social work academic and novelist who previously worked in child and family social work, and Hilary Taylor, a psychotherapist and former social work academic who used to work in the field of social work with adults.It is the go-to guide for anyone studying for careers in the helping professions, such as nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, teachers and counsellors. It's also supported by an online case study resource.Follow the lives of people living in the fictional London Borough of Bexford, with 12 extended case studies to help you explore key issues and themes raised in the book as well as develop the skill of linking theory to practice.
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How does language development progress?
Language development progresses in stages, starting with cooing and babbling in infancy, then moving on to single words, two-word phrases, and eventually more complex sentences. Children learn language through exposure to spoken language, imitation, and reinforcement from caregivers. As they grow, they continue to expand their vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills through interactions with others and practice in various social contexts. Language development is a gradual process that is influenced by both biological factors and environmental experiences.
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How does human development progress?
Human development progresses through a series of stages that are influenced by both biological and environmental factors. These stages include physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. As individuals grow and mature, they acquire new skills, knowledge, and experiences that shape their understanding of the world and their place in it. Development is a lifelong process that continues from infancy through adulthood and is influenced by a combination of genetics, environment, and personal experiences.
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How does sensory development progress?
Sensory development progresses through a series of stages, beginning with basic sensory experiences such as touch, taste, and smell in infancy. As children grow, they develop more refined sensory abilities, such as improved vision and hearing, and begin to integrate sensory information to make sense of their environment. This process continues into adolescence and adulthood, with individuals becoming more adept at interpreting and responding to sensory stimuli. Overall, sensory development progresses from basic sensory experiences to more complex and integrated sensory abilities as individuals mature.
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How does the linguistic development progress?
Linguistic development progresses in stages, starting with the prelinguistic stage where babies communicate through crying, cooing, and babbling. This is followed by the one-word stage, where children begin to use single words to communicate their needs and wants. Then, they move on to the two-word stage, where they start combining words to form simple sentences. Finally, they reach the telegraphic stage, where they use more complex sentence structures and begin to understand grammar rules. Throughout these stages, children are constantly learning and expanding their vocabulary and language skills through exposure to language and interaction with others.
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Human Growth and Development
Our bestselling social work textbook is back again. Taking you right back to basics, this book explains and analyses key theories in a really accessible way before going on to discuss, in detail, how theory can be incorporated into every day social work practice.Each chapter contains activities with step-by-step commentaries for discussion, self-analysis and critical reflection.The book very loosely follows the shape of a human life, beginning with a birth and ending with a death, but many of the chapters deal with ideas and topics that are relevant at many different stages of life, such as bereavement, attachment and learning.Its focus throughout is on psychosocial development – so psychological development within a social context – rather than physical development. This book is by Chris Beckett, a social work academic and novelist who previously worked in child and family social work, and Hilary Taylor, a psychotherapist and former social work academic who used to work in the field of social work with adults.It is the go-to guide for anyone studying for careers in the helping professions, such as nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, teachers and counsellors. It's also supported by an online case study resource.Follow the lives of people living in the fictional London Borough of Bexford, with 12 extended case studies to help you explore key issues and themes raised in the book as well as develop the skill of linking theory to practice.
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Theoretical Nursing : Development and Progress
Inspire your students to be theoretical thinkers, innovative advocates, and agents for change. Focused on cultivating the next generation of scholars, this highly respected classic demystifies theory, charts strategies to use in developing and advancing theory, and provides tools and best practices in evaluating progress in the discipline.Based on the feedback of nursing students, this edition was updated to be more accessible without losing the necessary rigor to foster critical thinking.Meleis provides a developmental and historical review of theoretical nursing and helps readers develop analytic skills and integrate knowledge into a coherent whole.By embarking on the journey of nursing theory, practicing nurses will find ways to improve everyday practice, as well as develop theories that capture their expertise. Highlights of the Sixth EditionKey TopicsParadigms that influenced nursing thought, such as feminism and post-colonialismNursing Theories, including need , interaction , and outcome theoriesSocial and health care transitions and their influence on advancing nursing knowledgeThe most updated global definitions of the discipline of nursing and the future of nursingCritical discussions on how different classifications of theories may lead to productive explorations and explanations of the process of clinical judgment and decision makingKey FeaturesNew online journal articles and case studies give students an opportunity to apply theory to practice. Chapter-ending Reflective Questions expand students’ understanding of theory and its impact on nursing today. Separate chapters covering Middle Range Theory and Situation-Specific Theory .This text is complemented by and frequently used with Peterson & Bredow’s Middle Range Theories: Application to Nursing Research and Practice . A new two-column design that enhances readability. Doody's Review Services gives this title a Weighted Numerical Score: 89 - 3 Stars!"This is the most exemplary nursing theory title available and it is particularly useful because it is a treasure trove of classic and emerging theorists and their work.The breadth, comprehensiveness, and historical grounding make this a must-have title that is a relevant reference for emerging nursing theorists and researchers, faculty, graduate students, and policy makers." - Doody's Review Service
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Sustainability Development through Green Economics
Our economies currently encourage excessive consumerism, weakening social ties, and depleting natural resources.Unfortunately, this is just the way economies have been developing.However, it is neither inevitable nor necessary. It takes a fresh economic vision to address these issues: a Green Economy.The concept of a "green economy" does not supplant sustainable development but instead places a fresh emphasis on a region's economy, investments pertaining to infrastructure, job and skill needs, and favourable social and environmental consequences. Sustainability Development through Green Economics examines sustainable finance, green tourism, green marketing as a tributary towards sustainable development.The multidisciplinary chapters traverse the power of economic as well as financial policy, green investment, green insurance as well as green infrastructural development to ensure sustainable development. Contemporary Studies in Economic and Financial Analysis publishes a series of current and relevant themed volumes within the fields of economics and finance.Both disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies are welcome.
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Resilience, Development and Global Change
Resilience is currently infusing policy debates and public discourses, widely promoted as a normative goal in fields as diverse as the economy, national security, personal development and well-being.Resilience thinking provides a framework for understanding dynamics of complex, inter-connected social, ecological and economic systems.The book critically analyzes the multiple meanings and applications of resilience ideas in contemporary society and to suggests where, how and why resilience might cause us to re-think global change and development, and how this new approach might be operationalized. The book shows how current policy discourses on resilience promote business-as-usual rather than radical responses to change.But it argues that resilience can help understand and respond to the challenges of the contemporary age.These challenges are characterized by high uncertainty; globalized and interconnected systems; increasing disparities and limited choices.Resilience thinking can overturn orthodox approaches to international development dominated by modernization, aid dependency and a focus on economic growth and to global environmental change – characterized by technocratic approaches, market environmentalism and commoditization of ecosystem services. Resilience, Development and Global Change presents a sophisticated, theoretically informed synthesis of resilience thinking across disciplines.It applies resilience ideas specifically to international development and relates resilience to core theories in development and shows how a radical, resilience-based approach to development might transform responses to climate change, to the dilemmas of managing forests and ecosystems, and to rural and urban poverty in the developing world.The book provides fresh perspectives for scholars of international development, environmental studies and geography and add new dimensions for those studying broader fields of ecology and society.
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Will the development of technology ever stop?
It is unlikely that the development of technology will ever stop. As long as there are new problems to solve and new opportunities to explore, there will be a need for technological innovation. Additionally, the pace of technological advancement has been accelerating in recent years, with new breakthroughs and discoveries constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. While the specific direction and focus of technological development may change over time, it is likely that the overall trend of progress will continue.
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How does motor development progress in infants?
Motor development in infants progresses in a predictable sequence, starting with reflexive movements such as sucking and grasping, and then moving on to more voluntary movements like rolling over, sitting up, crawling, and eventually walking. Infants typically gain control over their head and neck first, followed by their arms and then their legs. As they continue to develop, they become more coordinated and are able to perform more complex movements, such as reaching, grasping, and manipulating objects. This progression is influenced by a combination of genetic factors, environmental stimulation, and opportunities for practice and exploration.
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How does child development progress in space?
Child development in space is a relatively new area of study, as there have been limited opportunities for children to live and grow in space environments. However, research suggests that the lack of gravity in space may impact the physical development of children, as it can affect bone density and muscle strength. Additionally, the social and emotional development of children in space may be influenced by the unique challenges and limitations of living in a confined and isolated environment. Further research is needed to fully understand how child development progresses in space and to ensure the well-being of children living in such environments.
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What is better: web development or game development?
The answer to this question depends on individual preferences and career goals. Web development is better for those who are interested in creating websites, web applications, and working with a variety of programming languages and frameworks. On the other hand, game development is better for those who are passionate about creating interactive and immersive experiences, working with 3D graphics, and game engines. Both fields offer unique challenges and opportunities, so it ultimately comes down to personal interests and career aspirations.
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