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This book on presidential age is not about Alzheimer's Disease and associated pathologies of the aging brain. It is instead about the normally aging brain. Brains don't simply develop and maintain their functionality into older adulthood unless otherwise impaired by neurocognitive disease. Were this the case, this book might be about leveraging prodromal biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases to screen prospective presidential candidates. Instead, the normal decline age brings to all human brains begs a different type of book-and a broader and more blanketed warning about electing increasingly older presidents.

This anthology invites readers to revisit twelve timeless stories from visionary authors while pondering the scientific advancements they foreshadowed, making it ideal for fans of both science fiction and science.In Algernon Blackwood's A Victim of Higher Space, the concept of extra spatial dimensions is explored, while Miles J. Breuer's The Gostak and the Doshes examines time as a dimension in relativity. Stanley Waterloo's Love and a Triangle touches on efforts to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence, and Max Adeler's The Fortunate Island raises questions about humanity's readiness for first contact with alien life. Machine learning and AI feature in Edward L. Sabin's The Supersensitive Golf Ball, while Saki's Filboid Studge explores targeted advertising's transformation through AI. Edward Bellamy's With the Eyes Shut predicts devices like smartphones and sparks discussions on the future of scientific publishing. G.K. Chesterton's The Tremendous Adventures of Major Brown delves into augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies. Edgar Wallace's The Black Grippe provides a historical lens on pandemics and communication of scientific uncertainty. J. Arbuthnot Wilson's PAUSODYNE looks at suspended animation and modern cryonics, while Edgar Allan Poe's The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar tackles advances in medical technology and definitions of death. Finally, Guy de Maupassant's The Horla explores the potential for humanity to be supplanted by new life forms.

Now in its second edition, R by Example is an example-based introduction to the statistical computing environment that does not assume any previous familiarity with R or other software packages. R functions are presented in the context of interesting applications with real data.The purpose of this book is to illustrate a range of statistical and probability computations using R for people who are learning, teaching, or using statistics. Specifically, it is written for users who have covered at least the equivalent of (or are currently studying) undergraduate level calculus-based courses in statistics. These users are learning or applying exploratory and inferential methods for analyzing data, and this book is intended to be a useful resource for learning how to implement these procedures in R.The new edition includes expanded coverage of ggplot2 graphics, as well as new chapters on importing data and multivariate data methods.

This book aims to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the most recent advances in the use of technology to support the treatment of diabetes. It discusses not only the evidence supporting these technologies, but also the practicalities of their use. Few resources are available to guide the clinical provider in the choice and application of glucose sensing systems and insulin delivery devices to improve clinical outcomes.  Advances in Diabetes Technology is intended to provide such a resource.While the use of these technologies is relatively common in the outpatient setting, their use in the inpatient setting is becoming increasingly common.  This book is designed to help the both the inpatient and outpatient clinical provider to recognize and understand diabetes technology and the ways in which it can be used during acute and critical illness. In addition, it explores software algorithms used to develop automated treatment plans and apps used by patients independently of direct involvement by their physician. Lastly, this book discusses do-it-yourself technologies used and developed by patients outside of the traditional care setting and without the professional guidance to modify and enhance existing technologies for customized use. The use of DIY diabetes technologies is promoted on social media and has been adopted by many younger patients. Familiarity with this emerging brand of diabetes technology is needed to ensure clinicians understand their patients and their management of diabetes.

This open access handbook synthesizes the current research about the impacts of digital media on children across development. Drawing on the expertise of scientists and researchers as well as clinicians and practitioners, the book summarizes research through interdisciplinary expert reviews. First, it addresses the cognitive, physical, mental, and psychosocial impacts on infants, children, and adolescents. Next, the book explores how media influences relationships, family, culture, and society. Finally, it examines the impacts of specific digital domains pertinent to youth, including education technology, video gaming, and emerging technologies. Chapters employ a parallel structure, including background on the topic, summary of the current state of the research, future research directions, and recommendations for relevant stakeholders. The volume examines the timely issue of optimal child development in an increasingly digital age, offering innovative approaches to establish a solid and robust scientific foundation for this field of study as well as evidence-based action for adults who support positive youth development.Key areas of coverage include:¿ Cognition and brain development.¿ Physical and mental health.¿ Problematic uses of the internet.¿ Race.¿ Gender and sexuality.¿ Parenting in the digital age.¿ Cyberbullying and digital cruelty.¿ Media policy.The Handbook of Children and Screens is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, educators, and related professionals in clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, social work, public health, epidemiology, neuroscience, human development and family studies, social psychology, sociology, and communication.This is an open access book.

This book gives a detailed information of various soft computing techniques across various fields for solving relevant, real-life problems. The authors, all female leaders in the field, show how soft computing uses approximate calculations to provide imprecise yet usable solutions to complex computational problems. This enables solutions for problems that may be either unsolvable or too time-consuming to solve with current hardware. The authors show how these techniques, when applied, have proven to be efficient and robust in many difficult situations. As an important part of the Women in Science and Engineering book series, the work highlights the contribution of women leaders in soft computing, inspiring women and men, girls and boys to enter and apply themselves to secure the future in the field.

This essential resource provides a comprehensive guide for nurses and healthcare providers at all levels involved in neonatal vascular access. The text uniquely integrates core elements of theory, research evidence, and practical insights within a neuroprotective and family centred care stance. By blending these core elements, the book empowers nurses and healthcare providers to make evidence-based decisions, optimise safety, and enhance outcomes for infants and their families.This book is designed for neonatal nurses, nurse practitioners, and all healthcare professionals involved in neonatal care, from early-career clinicians to seasoned practitioners. It is an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of vascular access and integrate neuroprotective measures into their practice.Vascular Access in Neonatal Nursing Practice: A Neuroprotective Approach stands out as a vital resource, offering a holistic approach to neonatal vascular access. The book combines theory, research evidence, practical insights and technical expertise with a focus on embedding neuroprotection into vascular access. As such this book is an indispensable tool for neonatal units worldwide, providing a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge, practical insights, and evidence-based recommendations, all tailored to the specialised needs of neonates.

"As the golden age of loyalty continues, it is a subject we all need to understand much, much more and Evert and Xiao Yao help us do just that".Adam Daniels, CEO IAG Loyalty"This book fills a void by thoroughly exploring the potential of loyalty currencies, generously shared by Evert and Xiao Yao for the entire industry's benefit."Jay Malowney, President Points (a Plusgrade company)"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla consequat maximus tempus. Pellentesque eget justo sit amet ex convallis accumsan a non nisl."Russ Hinckley, Senior Vice President U.S. Bank, Partner Credit Card GroupExtracting value from loyalty programs used to be the domain of marketing. But not anymore.In this new book, de Boer and Chin turn the tables and introduce the concept of the Currency Effect. They unravel the secrets behind running the world's most successful loyalty currencies and provide hands-on practical guidance on how to reap the full benefits from your own.With their unique experience as advisors to the world's leading loyalty programs, and unparalleled expertise around program valuations, de Boer and Chin for the first time share their insights around the optimal management of loyalty currencies.Through a combination of new concepts and definitions, the authors explain the workings of what many consider the black box of loyalty program currencies.Loyalty Programs and the Currency Effect is an indispensable guide for everyone involved in loyalty programs, from program operators and owners to investors, and offers a complete manual on how to realize the full value potential of your loyalty program.Evert de Boer is Managing Partner at On Point Loyalty, Singapore, and CEO at Fidivio. He has researched and worked in loyalty strategy since 2000, providing strategic guidance to leading companies globally, including more than 40 airlines.  Evert has published numerous articles and white papers on loyalty strategy and finance, including the Harvard Business Review. He is the author of Strategy in Airline Loyalty (Palgrave Macmillan, 2017).Xiao Yao Chin is a Partner at On Point Loyalty, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her loyalty experience spans program design, strategic planning, member analytics and program valuations. Prior to joining On Point Loyalty, Xiao Yao has worked on numerous strategic projects for leading financial institutions across Southeast Asia during her time with Bain & Company. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, UK.