1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910338022803321

Autore

Wu Wenyuan

Titolo

Chinese Oil Enterprises in Latin America : Corporate Social Responsibility / / by Wenyuan Wu

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2019

ISBN

9783319898636

3319898639

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVII, 228 p. 5 illus.)

Collana

Latin American Political Economy, , 2945-7084

Disciplina

320.4

Soggetti

America - Politics and government

Asia - Politics and government

Economic development

Regionalism

International economic relations

American Politics

Asian Politics

Development Studies

International Political Economy'

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction/Mapping the Terrains- 2. Chinese Oil Investments in Latin America: Evolution, Behavior, and Motivations -- 3. Determinants of CSR Commitments: A Theoretical Dimension -- 4. Chinese Oil Investments in Ecuador and Peru: The Role of Indigenous Civil Society and Government Regulations.-5. New Investments in Argentina and Colombia: CSR, Regulatory Regime Centrality and Openness.-6. Chinese Oil Investment in Venezuela: Could the Business Case Work in the absence of Exogenous Motivators -- 7. Conclusion: Summary of Findings and the Way Forward.

Sommario/riassunto

This book focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR) records of Chinese oil investments in five Latin American countries: Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela. These investments have been



spearheaded by China's national oil companies and their behavior has been scantly studied. The author uses comparative case studies to empirically examine existing theories of CSR. By using oil companies as the basic unit of analysis, this project adds a micro-level dimension to the field of China-Latin America relationship. It is ideal for audiences interested in the political economy of the oil industry, China, Latin America, and corporate social responsibility. Wenyuan Wu is an independent researcher. Her work focuses on corporate social responsibility, China-Latin America relations and energy governance.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910595026103321

Titolo

3D Printing in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery : A Guide for Clinical Practice / / edited by Luigi Di Rosa

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022

ISBN

9783031105586

9783031105579

Edizione

[1st ed. 2022.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (145 pages)

Disciplina

016.681761

617.952

Soggetti

Surgery, Plastic

Mouth - Surgery

Ophthalmology

Biomaterials

Plastic Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Biomedical Materials

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to 3D Printing and Printers in a clinical setting -- Filaments and Resins for 3D medical printing -- Softwares for building an Office-Based 3D printing Lab -- 3D Printing for Rhinoplasty -- 3D



Printing for Ear reconstruction -- 3D Printing for Oculoplasty -- 3D Printing in Maxillofacial Surgery -- 3D Printing for Whole Body Reconstruction -- 3D Printing for surgical simulations -- 3D Printing and Bioprinting -- Ethical and Legal Implicaitons of 3D printing in the clinical context -- Safety and quality in 3D printing in the clinical context -- The Near Future of Bioprinting.

Sommario/riassunto

This handy volume illustrates the basics of clinical three-dimensional (3D) printing, addressing the practical aspects of establishing a simple and effective 3D printing service in a medical facility. No longer confined to makers and workshops, this very recent technology has been fast developing and rapid prototyping has proven its potential in the clinical field as well, leading to new approaches. The declared aim of this work is enabling medical professionals to create bespoke anatomical models from a series of CT or MRI images, and assisting them in choosing the best suited 3D printers and materials for each specific clinical need. The text includes original, full-color step-by-step photos for better guidance, and a complete review of related publications in literature. Single chapters devoted to specific areas of 3D printing application, such as rhinoplasty, ear reconstruction, oculoplasty, maxillofacial surgery, as well as for surgical simulations. Contents are completedby a review of the legal aspects and the safety and quality considerations, as well as a thorough examination of the variety of 3D printers, compatible materials as filaments and resins, and including the available online resources. Plastic, Ophthalmologic and Maxillofacial surgeons, and professionals dealing with surgical reconstruction, will find this guide to be a valuable companion for the understanding of 3D printing in clinical practice.