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Cyberbullying: Helping Children Navigate Digital Technology and Social Media is a practical resource for addressing bullying and aggressive behaviors online. Authored by school psychologists, this book offers a balanced perspective on keeping kids safe online in ways that promote positive development. Finding accurate guidance for helping children navigate their digital world can be challenging. This resource counters misinformation and media-fueled negativity by presenting a thoughtful account of the dangers and benefits of digital technology and social media. Key features include: Research-informed insights into youth social-emotional development including peer relationships, aggression, and bullying Evidence-based information and strategies to guide children on how to use technology responsibly and positively and communicate openly about cyberbullying Legal implications and international considerations for cyberbullying and related online aggressive behavior This book's practical approach will be invaluable to families, educators, and anyone working with children who care about their well-being.

A comprehensive blueprint for fixing America's cities and towns, updated and expanded "This book should be required reading in schools of urban design, architecture, and landscape architecture, and an understanding of it should be part of the licensing requirements for civil, traffic, and transportation engineers." - Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, DPZ coDESIGN, former Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Miami. "I am delighted by the eloquence, knowledge, thoroughness, and basic common sense of Street Design, which is at once a how-to book and an ode to the beauty and wonder of cities. Much more than a formula for how to design streets, this book helps us understand that there are no simple answers or all-purpose solutions to the challenge of city-building." - Paul Goldberger, Pulitzer-Prize-winning Contributing Editor at Vanity Fair, formerly at the New Yorker and the New York Times. John Massengale and Victor Dover know how to fix America's neighborhoods, cities, and towns: make them walkable again. That begins with great streets where people want to be, streets that are comfortable, safe, interesting, and beautiful. Street Design, Second Edition looks at hundreds of streets old and new, shows us what works and what doesn't, and reveals the secrets behind designing great streets and walkable places. Revised and expanded, now with full-color images throughout, this indispensable and transformative guide, the only book of its kind: Shows examples of over 150 excellent streets and explains why they are successful and how they were designed and created Reveals crucial elements that many modern street designs lack Offers step-by-step instruction on how to design new streets and improve existing ones to create more walkable cities and towns Highlights common street-design challenges and ways they can be addressed through placemaking Features more than 6 00 color and black-and-white photos Includes contributions from twenty of the leading design experts in the field, including Andrés Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Léon Krier, Nicholas Boys Smith, Jeff Speck, Stefanos Polyzoides, and John Norquist, the former mayor of Milwaukee. Street Design, Second Edition is the indispensable handbook for urban designers, civic leaders, architects, city planners, engineers, and landscape architects, and essential reading for any person who wants to make their community walkable and create memorable streets that are not mere routes to someplace else, but the great places to which other routes lead.

The book explores the fundamental principles and transformative advancements in cutting-edge algorithmic technologies, detailing their application and impact on revolutionizing healthcare. This book provides an in-depth account of how technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are reshaping healthcare, transitioning from traditional diagnostic and treatment approaches to data-driven solutions that improve predictive accuracy and patient outcomes. The text also addresses the challenges and considerations associated with adopting these technologies, including ethical implications, data security concerns, and the need for human-centered approaches in algorithmic medicine. After introducing digital twin technology and its potential to enhance healthcare delivery, the book examines the broader effects of digital technology on the healthcare system. Subsequent chapters explore topics such as innovations in medical imaging, predictive analytics for improved patient outcomes, and deep learning algorithms for brain tumor detection. Other topics include generative adversarial networks (GANs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), smart wearables for remote patient monitoring, effective IoT solutions, telemedicine advancements, and blockchain security for healthcare systems. The integration of biometric systems driven by AI, securing cyber-physical systems in healthcare, and digitizing wellness through electronic health records (EHRs) and electronic medical records (EMRs) are also discussed. The book concludes with an extensive case study comparing the impacts of various healthcare applications, offering insights and encouraging further research and innovation in this dynamic field. Audience This book is suitable for academicians and professionals in health informatics, bioinformatics, biomedical science and engineering, artificial intelligence, as well as clinicians, IT specialists, and policymakers in healthcare.

A detailed exploration of political and scientific misinformation, offering expert insights into broad issues and specific real-world contexts Misinformation and Society equips readers with a deep understanding of the history, psychology, and effects of misinformation. Spanning a wide range of disciplines from political science to public health, this comprehensive volume explores why false information spreads while offering practical approaches to mitigating its harmful impacts. With a clear and accessible narrative, author Yotam Ophir provides a well-balanced foundation for understanding the origins, cognitive mechanisms, and societal effects of misinformation in today's complex media environment. Organized into five thematic sections, the book addresses how misinformation spreads in both online and offline environments, with special attention to viral content and social media dynamics. Each section builds upon the last, teaching readers to use theory-driven analytical tools to comprehend and combat misinformation effectively. Throughout the text, the author addresses the historical context of misinformation, from the Middle Ages to Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, with discussions of contemporary challenges underscoring the urgency of tackling this pervasive social challenge. With practical, evidence-based strategies for combating misinformation, including the effectiveness of fact-checking and correction efforts, Misinformation and Society: Provides an up-to-date, interdisciplinary analysis of misinformation that incorporates modern research in psychology, history, communication, and other fields Presents methodologies for evaluating and comparing interventions for combating misinformation Describes the cognitive and psychological mechanisms behind why people believe and spread misinformation Features case studies that make theoretical concepts relatable, including an in-depth analysis of the QAnon movement and the politicization of science during COVID-19 Explores the role of elite and non-elite sources, spreading misinformation in online and offline environments Discusses how political and scientific misinformation impact society and individuals alike Misinformation and Society is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in Communication, Political Science, Media Studies, and Public Health, as well as courses focused on media literacy, critical thinking, and digital citizenship across the Social Sciences and Humanities. It is also a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and professionals seeking to understand and address misinformation in their respective fields.

An authoritative discussion of safety considerations for professionals and Operators working with or around nitrogen and other inert gases In Hazards of Nitrogen and Other Inert Gases: How They Can Be Safely Managed, experienced refinery supervisor and manager M. Darryl Yoes delivers a thorough discussion of the use of nitrogen and other inert gases in the refining industry and other industries where they are commonly used. The author includes a complete exploration of the hazards of working with and around nitrogen, as well as case studies of incidents involving nitrogen in both gas and cryogenic forms, and other inert gases, including carbon dioxide, argon, and neon. Yoes walks readers through the most critical safety aspects of working with asphyxiants such as inert confined space entry and discusses how to avoid and prevent catastrophic incidents. The book offers self-quizzes, essential terms, key workflows, and checklists for routine practice. Readers will also find: A thorough background on nitrogen use and the hazards that flow from working with it Comprehensive explorations of incidents involving asphyxiation, hypoxia, and cold burns resulting from nitrogen (gas and liquid form) and other inert gases Practical discussions of the prevention of catastrophic incidents involving inert gases Additional discussions of other inert gases, including carbon dioxide and helium Perfect for all operations personnel who work with or around asphyxiants, including petroleum refining and petrochemical plant operators, line supervisors, and process and mechanical engineers, this book will also benefit new operators and advanced students learning about or working with nitrogen and other inert gases.

Create safer, more reliable planes with this crucial guide Aerospace Stress Analysis is the field of research and engineering that evaluates stresses and strains on aerospace structures. By analyzing how different materials and components respond to forces, it helps aerospace engineers build for structural integrity and safety. Combining mathematical and computational models with experimental techniques, it's a crucial component of developing viable aerospace technologies. Standard Methods for Aerospace Stress Analysis offers a thorough, practical overview of the structural and stress analysis of both principal and secondary aircraft structures. It covers both fundamental concepts and advanced computational methods, along with key applications. With coverage of both interior and exterior structures, it's a one-stop shop for all major aspects of stress analysis. Standard Methods for Aerospace Stress Analysis readers will also find: Step-by-step examples for every aircraft section Detailed discussion of methods including Finite Element Analysis Overview of key information on static, fatigue, damage tolerance, buckling, and more Standard Methods for Aerospace Stress Analysis is ideal for professional mechanical and aerospace engineers working in the aircraft or space industries, as well as those studying to be.

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The most comprehensive text on testing racial and ethnic minorities in the United States and internationally Handbook of Multicultural Assessment covers the most current assessment information in a variety of psychological and educational domains, focusing specifically on multicultural and diverse populations, including recent immigrants and refugees. This Fourth Edition represents a major update, addressing current versions of popular assessments, remote testing, and issues of fairness, intersectionality, and cultural equivalence. The focus has been expanded to more domains of application, and this edition adopts a more international perspective. The handbook highlights new and innovative testing practices and ways to overcome barriers in the assessment process. Forensic assessment is also covered. Develop an awareness of contemporary, state-of-the-art testing practices Learn about issues that arise when assessing multicultural populations, and take intersectional identities into account Gain the skill to perform common assessments in a way that is appropriate to the identity of each individual Perform assessments to discover sociocultural characteristics of individuals who have migrated from other cultures This important resource offers an instructional text for conducting culturally competent psychological assessment for clinicians, educators, and researchers.

Explore the concept of compassion as it applies to the field of healthcare and improving patient outcomes An Introduction to Compassion in Healthcare Practice identifies the core components of being compassionate and self-compassionate, so that we may be in a better position to attend to our health and to engage in helping others. The foundation of this book is that if we have an intention to help, we are best served by understanding what 'helping' really means. This is addressed by reviewing compassion in a range of contexts and environments, including through an evolutionary science perspective. In this view, we are 'programmed' to be compassionate-but social forces may throw challenges or obstacles in our way. Also covered in this text are the challenges associated with being compassionate to the self, as well as care encounters with individuals in a clinical context and working in a clinical team. Some of the ideas explored in An Introduction to Compassion in Healthcare Practice include: Artificial intelligence (AI) and compassion, covering ethical theories for AI alongside considerations surrounding consent and the role of touchThe role of mindfulness in self-compassion, the challenges and benefits of self-compassion, perfectionism, our 'inner critic', and shameComplex Adaptive Systems (CAS) in teamwork, lessons in developing compassionate teams, and the theory of Values-Based PracticeComponents of compassion-focused leadership and supervision, and the development of self-efficacy and competence Providing a core conceptual framework for compassion in healthcare with guidance on how to explore various topics in greater depth, An Introduction to Compassion in Healthcare Practice is an essential reference for undergraduate nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, medical practitioners, and students in related programs of study.

Highly practical accompanying volume to a bestselling resource on the 12-lead electrocardiogram for emergency physicians Volume 2 of the popular ECGs for Acute, Critical and Emergency Care delivers essential practical guidance on the use and interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). This extension enables readers to quickly locate the objective criteria necessary for various diagnoses, understand different electrocardiographic waveforms and their meaning in individual patients, and interpret the ECG within the context of the patient's presentation. This Second Edition has been extensively revised throughout to present the latest cutting-edge literature and real-life scenarios that practitioners are likely to encounter in the emergency department. Within each ECG, readers will find case histories, clinically focused reviews, and additional comments from the authors. The book is divided into three sections. The first section presents ECGs with a focus on dysrhythmias. The second and third sections are divided into intermediate- and advanced-level ECGs, respectively. Written by a duo of highly experienced specialists, Volume 2 of ECGs for Acute, Critical and Emergency Care includes case histories with criteria including: One of the most comprehensive and educational ECG collections ever assembled, Volume 2 of ECGs for Acute, Critical and Emergency Care is an essential learning resource for emergency physicians and other acute health care providers. Volume 2 may be used with Volume 1 or as a standalone resource.