1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910557106503321

Autore

Lockhart Thurmon

Titolo

Sensors for Gait, Posture, and Health Monitoring Volume 3

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Basel, Switzerland, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020

Descrizione fisica

1 electronic resource (386 p.)

Soggetti

Humanities

Social interaction

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

In recent years, many technologies for gait and posture assessments have emerged. Wearable sensors, active and passive in-house monitors, and many combinations thereof all promise to provide accurate measures of physical activity, gait, and posture parameters. Motivated by market projections for wearable technologies and driven by recent technological innovations in wearable sensors (MEMs, electronic textiles, wireless communications, etc.), wearable health/performance research is growing rapidly and has the potential to transform future healthcare from disease treatment to disease prevention. The objective of this Special Issue is to address and disseminate the latest gait, posture, and activity monitoring systems as well as various mathematical models/methods that characterize mobility functions. This Special Issue focuses on wearable monitoring systems and physical sensors, and its mathematical models can be utilized in varied environments under varied conditions to monitor health and performance



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910782146203321

Autore

Mefalopulos Paolo

Titolo

Development communication sourcebook : : broadening the boundaries of communication / / Paolo Mefalopulos

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2008

ISBN

1-281-74466-2

9786611744663

0-8213-7523-7

Descrizione fisica

xx, 244 pages : illustrations ; ; 26 cm

Disciplina

338.9001/4

Soggetti

Communication in economic development

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Module 1. The Value-Added of Development Communication; Table 1.1 Common Types of Communication in Development Organizations; Box 1.1 Getting Results through Interpersonal Communication Methods; Box 1.2 A Typology of Participation in Development Initiatives; Figure 1.1 Windows of Perception in an Agricultural Project; Box 1.3 Comparing and Contrasting CNA and CBA; Box 1.4 When a Perfectly Appropriate Technical Solution Does Not Make Much Sense; Figure 1.2 Mice Reconstructing an Image of a Cow; Table 1.2 Basic Features of Communication Modes

Figure 1.3 DevComm Methodological FrameworkModule 2. Reflections on the Theory and Practice of Development Communication; Table 2.1 Basic Differences in the Two Communication Modes; Box 2.1 The Importance of the First Mile; Box 2.2 A Different Use of Video; Box 2.3 Communication to Inform and Change Behavior; Box 2.4 The World Congress on Communication for Development (WCCD); Figure 2.1 The Multitrack Communication Model; Module 3. Development Communication Methodological Framework and Applications; Figure 3.1 The Process Pyramid; Figure 3.2 DevComm Methodological Framework

Table 3.1 Levels of Participation and CommunicationTable 3.2 The Johari Window; Box 3.1 The Power of Participatory Communication for



Social Change; Box 3.2 When Perceptions Diverge; Figure 3.3 Windows of Perceptions in a Software Innovation; Box 3.3 Addressing the Correct Communication Entry Point or Level; Table 3.3 CBA Main Steps; Table 3.4 Defining the Objective; Table 3.5 Main Steps of Communication Strategy Design; Figure 3.4 Using Communication Materials to Facilitate Dialog; Table 3.6 The Communication Action Plan; Figure 3.5 The Communication Program Design and Implementation Process

Box 3.4 A Communication Road Map to ChangeModule 4. Development Communication Services and Operations at the World Bank; Figure 4.1 DevComm Portfolio in FY04 and FY06; Figure 4.2 Basic Phases of a Communication Program; Box 4.1 Evaluating the Performance of Communication in Public Sector Reforms; Figure 4.3 Links between Communication Program and Project Cycle; Table 4.1 Steps in Developing a Communication Plan for PRSPs; Box 4.2 Community Radio in Community-Driven Development Projects: Kenya, Ghana, and Sri Lanka; Box 4.3 Community Radio and Women's Participation: Timor-Leste

Box 4.4 Community Radio in Disaster Management: Aceh, IndonesiaFigure 4.4 DevComm Portfolio by Sector in March 2006; Appendix The Rome Consensus; Glossary; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The Development Communication Sourcebook illustrates why the field of development communication is important and how its tools and methods enhance long-term and sustainable results. The book presents basic concepts and explains key challenges faced in daily practice. Each of the four modules is self-contained, with examples, toolboxes, and more.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910879582403321

Autore

Di Paolo Emilio Maurizio

Titolo

SiC Technology : Materials, Manufacturing, Devices and Design for Power Conversion / / edited by Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

3-031-63418-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (317 pages)

Disciplina

621.3815

Soggetti

Electronic circuit design

Power electronics

Materials

Electronics Design and Verification

Power Electronics

Materials for Devices

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Overview of Silicon Carbide -- SiC Material Properties -- Manufacturing Processes -- SiC Technology -- Applications of SiC in Power Conversion -- Case Studies -- Innovations and Advancements -- SiC Market -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This essential book offers comprehensive coverage of Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology, including materials, manufacturing processes, device development, and design approaches. Authored by leading experts, it provides authoritative insights for engineers, researchers, and enthusiasts. Understanding SiC's future impact on technology is crucial, making this publication indispensable for those seeking to leverage its transformative potential. Provides comprehensive reference on circuit design with SiC devices; Includes industrial and automotive applications; Explores manufacturing processes and reliability features.