Baroque sovereignty [[electronic resource] ] : Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora and the Creole archive of colonial Mexico / / Anna More

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910463579603321
• Autore: More Anna Herron
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Philadelphia, : University of Pennsylvania Press, c2013
• ISBN: 1-283-89884-5; 0-8122-0655-X
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (361 p.)
• Disciplina: 972/.02092
• Soggetti: Archives - Political aspects - Mexico - History - 17th century; Creoles - Mexico - Intellectual life - 17th century; Civilization, Baroque - Mexico; Electronic books.; Mexico History Spanish colony, 1540-1810 Sources; Mexico Intellectual life 17th century
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front matter -- Contents -- Introduction: Sigüenza y Góngora and the Creole Archive -- Chapter 1. Allegory, Archives, and Creole Sovereignty -- Chapter 2. "Nostra Academia in Barbara . . . " -- Chapter 3. Mexican Hieroglyphics -- Chapter 4. Counterhistory and Creole Governance in the Riot of 1692 -- Chapter 5. Creole Citizenship, Race, and the Modern World System -- Conclusion: The Afterlife of a Baroque Archive -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- Acknowledgments
• Sommario/riassunto: In the seventeenth century, even as the Spanish Habsburg monarchy entered its irreversible decline, the capital of its most important overseas territory was flourishing. Nexus of both Atlantic and Pacific trade routes and home to an ethnically diverse population, Mexico City produced a distinctive Baroque culture that combined local and European influences. In this context, the American-born descendants of European immigrants-or creoles, as they called themselves-began to envision a new society beyond the terms of Spanish imperialism, and the writings of the Mexican polymath Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora (1645-1700) were instrumental in this process. Mathematician, ; antiquarian, poet, and secular priest, Sigüenza authored works on such topics as the 1680 comet, the defense of New Spain, pre-Columbian history, and the massive 1692 Mexico City riot. He wrote all of these, in his words, "out of love for my patria. "Through readings of Sigüenza y Góngora's diverse works, Baroque Sovereignty locates the colonial Baroque at the crossroads of a conflicted Spanish imperial rule and the political imaginary of an emergent local elite. Arguing that Spanish imperialism was founded on an ideal of Christian conversion no longer applicable at the end of the seventeenth century, More discovers in Sigüenza y Góngora's works an alternative basis for local governance. The creole archive, understood as both the collection of local artifacts and their interpretation, solved the intractable problem of Spanish imperial sovereignty by establishing a material genealogy and authority for New Spain's creole elite. In an analysis that contributes substantially to early modern colonial studies and theories of memory and knowledge, More posits the centrality of the creole archive for understanding how a local political imaginary emerged from the ruins of Spanish imperialism.

2019 IFIP/IEEE Symposium on Integrated Network and Service Management : 8-12 April 2019, Arlington, VA, USA / / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910325655603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Piscataway, New Jersey : , : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, , 2019
• ISBN: 3-903176-15-X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (623 pages)
• Disciplina: 004.6
• Soggetti: Computer networks - Management; Telecommunication systems - Management
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia

Fault trees / / Nikolaos Limnios

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911019444803321
• Autore: Limnios N (Nikolaos)
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, UK ; ; Newport Beach, CA, : ISTE, c2007
• ISBN: 1-280-84768-9; 9786610847686; 0-470-61248-7; 0-470-39461-7; 1-84704-580-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (225 p.)
• Collana: Control systems, robotics and manufacturing series
• Disciplina: 620/.00452
• Soggetti: Reliability (Engineering); Trees (Graph theory)
• 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 (p. 205-219) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Fault Trees; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 Single-Component Systems; 1.1 Distribution of failure and reliability; 1.1.1 Function of distribution and density of failure; 1.1.2 Survival function: reliability; 1.1.3 Hazard rate; 1.1.4 Maintainability; 1.1.5 Mean times; 1.1.6 Mean residual lifetime; 1.1.7 Fundamental relationships; 1.1.8 Some probability distributions; 1.2 Availability of the repairable systems; 1.2.1 Instantaneous availability; 1.2.2 Asymptotic availability; 1.2.3 Mean availability; 1.2.4 Asymptotic mean availability; 1.3 Reliability in discrete time; 1.3.1 Discrete distributions1.3.2 Reliability; 1.4 Reliability and maintenance; 1.4.1 Periodic test: repair time is negligible; 1.4.2 Periodic test: repair time is not negligible; 1.4.3 Mean duration of a hidden failure; 1.5 Reliability data; Chapter 2 Multi-Component Systems; 2.1 Structure function; 2.2 Modules and modular decomposition; 2.3 Elementary structure systems; 2.3.1 Series system; 2.3.2 Parallel system; 2.3.3 System k-out-of-n; 2.3.4 Parallel-series system; 2.3.5 Series-parallel system; 2.4 Systems with complex structure; 2.5 Probabilistic study of the systems; 2.5.1 Introduction; 2.5.2 Inclusion-exclusion method2.5.3 Disjoint products; 2.5.4 ; Factorization; 2.5.5 Reliability bounds; Chapter 3 Construction of Fault Trees; 3.1 Basic ideas and definitions; 3.1.1 Graphic symbols; 3.1.2 Use of the operators; 3.2 Formal definition and graphs; 3.3 Stages of construction; 3.3.1 Preliminary analysis; 3.3.2 Specifications; 3.3.3 Construction; 3.4 Example of construction; 3.4.1 Preliminary analysis; 3.4.2 Specifications; 3.4.3 Construction; 3.5 Automatic construction; Chapter 4 Minimal Sets; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Methods of study; 4.2.1 Direct methods; 4.2.2 Descending methods; 4.2.3 Ascending methods4.3 Reduction; 4.4 Other algorithms for searching the cut sets; 4.5 Inversion of minimal cut sets; 4.6 Complexity of the search for minimal cut sets; Chapter 5 Probabilistic Assessment; 5.1 The problem of assessment; 5.2 Direct methods; 5.2.1 AND operator; 5.2.2 OR operator; 5.2.3 Exclusive OR operator; 5.2.4 k-out-of-n operator; 5.2.5 Priority-AND operator; 5.2.6 IF operator; 5.3 Methods of minimal sets; 5.3.1 Inclusion-exclusion development; 5.3.2 Disjoint products; 5.3.3 Kitt method; 5.4 Method of factorization; 5.5 Direct recursive methods; 5.5.1 Recursive inclusion-exclusion method5.5.2 Method of recursive disjoint products; 5.6 Other methods for calculating the fault trees; 5.7 Large fault trees; 5.7.1 Method of Modarres and Dezfuli [MOD 84]; 5.7.2 Method of Hughes [HUG 87]; 5.7.3 Schneeweiss method [SCH 87]; 5.7.4 Brown method [BRO 90]; Chapter 6 Influence Assessment; 6.1 Uncertainty; 6.1.1 Introduction; 6.1.2 Methods for evaluating the uncertainty; 6.1.3 Evaluation of the moments; 6.2 Importance; 6.2.1 Introduction; 6.2.2 Structural importance factors; 6.2.3 Probabilistic importance factors; 6.2.4 Importance factors over the uncertainty
• Sommario/riassunto: Fault tree analysis is an important technique in determining the safety and dependability of complex systems. Fault trees are used as a major tool in the study of system safety as well as in reliability and availability studies.The basic methods - construction, logical analysis, probability evaluation and influence study - are described in this book. The following extensions of fault trees, non-coherent fault trees, fault trees with delay and multi-performance fault trees, are also explained. Traditional algorithms for fault tree analysis are presented, as well as more recent algorithms ba

Career in clinical research : obstacles and opportunities / / Committee on Addressing Career Paths for Clinical Research, Division of Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine ; William N. Kelley and Mark A. Randolph, editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910970046603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994
• ISBN: 1-280-19657-2; 9786610196579; 0-309-58547-3; 0-585-02546-0
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: xii, 332 p
• Altri autori (Persone): KelleyWilliam N. <1939->; RandolphMark A
• Disciplina: 610/.72073
• Soggetti: Medicine - Research - Government policy - United States; Medicine - Research - Study and teaching - Government policy - United States
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: CAREERS in CLINICAL RESEARCH -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- FOCUS OF THIS REPORT -- FINDINGS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- NIH and Other Federal Agencies Supporting Research -- Data Analysis -- Study Section Oversight -- Newly Independent Investigators -- Centers and Program Projects -- General Clinical Research Centers -- Multiyear Stabilization -- Support of Training Programs -- UNIVERSITIES AND ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS -- Academic Recognition and Rewards -- Faculty Protection -- Infrastructure -- Medical School Curriculum -- Postgraduate Training -- ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS -- Liaison Committee on Medical Education -- Accreditation Committee for Graduate Medical Education -- American Board of Medical Specialties -- EXECUTIVE BRANCH, CONGRESS, INDUSTRY, FOUNDATIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES -- Conflicts of Interest -- Preserving Academic Health Centers -- 1 Introduction -- SCOPE OF CLINICAL ; RESEARCH -- ORIGINS OF THE STUDY -- CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEE -- DEFINING CLINICAL RESEARCH -- LIMITS ON THE SCOPE OF THE STUDY -- CONDUCT OF THE STUDY -- Subcommittees -- Task Forces -- Workshop -- Commissioned Papers -- Grants Analysis -- STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT -- 2 Nurturing Clinical Researchers -- ENVIRONMENT FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH -- CLINICAL RESEARCH WORKFORCE -- RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT OF FACULTY -- ACADEMIC RECOGNITION -- FACULTY TRACKS -- COMPETING TIME DEMANDS -- CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING -- MENTORING -- LIFESTYLE ISSUES -- CONCLUSIONS -- 3 Clinical Research Funding and Infrastructure -- THE BIG PICTURE -- FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HEALTH SCIENCES R&amp -- D -- National Institutes of Health -- Intramural Research -- Extramural Programs at NIH -- Setting Program Priorities Through Peer Review -- Funding Clinical Research -- IMPAC Data -- OMAR Data -- Ahrens' Analysis -- CRISP Data -- Committee's Analysis -- R&amp.; D Centers -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- Agency for Health Care Policy and Research -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs -- U.S. Department of Education -- U.S. Department of Defense -- NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS -- Foundations -- Voluntary Health Agencies -- Medical Research Organizations -- INDUSTRY -- CLINICAL RESEARCH AND THIRD-PARTY PAYERS -- Third-Party Payers' Perspective -- Involvement in Study Design and Data Analyses -- Data Sharing and Analysis -- Possible Solutions -- MODELS OF COOPERATION -- CONCLUSIONS -- 4 Training Pathways -- DEMOGRAPHICS -- KINDERGARTEN TO COLLEGE -- Classroom Experience -- Science Fairs and Competitions -- Specific Initiatives -- Effecting Change -- Federal Programs -- Nonfederal Programs -- Summary -- RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS -- Institutional Programs -- Federal Programs -- Program Shortcomings -- Assessing Program Effectiveness -- Designing Effective Programs -- Establishing Specific Goals -- Selecting Appropriate Strategies -- Designing an Evaluation Plan -- Characteristics of Successful Programs -- Conclusions -- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS -- Physician-Scientists -- What's Wrong with Medical Education? -- UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION -- Medical School Science Curriculum and Culture -- Research Interests of Medical Students -- Research Participation by Medical Students -- Training Programs for Medical Students -- Dual-Degree Programs -- MST Program Outcomes -- Training in Research Ethics -- Financing and Debt -- GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION -- How Long Should Training Be and What Should the Training Involve? -- External Factors Affecting Research Training During GME -- Residency Review Committees and Certification Boards -- Role of RRCs -- Role of Certification Boards -- Liaison Committee for Medical Education -- BARRIERS TO CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING.; Inadequate Training in Research Methods -- Inadequate Mentoring -- Timing of Training -- Competing Commitments -- AVENUES FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH TRAINING -- Federal Support from NIH -- ASSESSING THE OUTCOMES OF TRAINING PROGRAMS -- Postdoctoral Ph.D. Training -- Postdoctoral M.D. Training -- Research Career Development Awards -- Clinical Associate Physician Program -- Non-NIH Federal Support -- Private Support -- Payback of Debt -- MODEL PROGRAMS FOR RESEARCH TRAINING -- Overview of Selected Programs -- Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program -- University of Michigan School of Public Health -- Harvard Clinical Effectiveness Program -- Other Programs -- Common Characteristics -- Remaining Obstacles -- CONCLUSIONS -- 5 Academic-Industry Relationships -- OBJECTIVES OF ACADEMIC-INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS -- TWO ; CULTURES -- TYPES OF ACADEMIC-INDUSTRY LINKAGES -- PROGRAMS TO HELP COMMERCIALIZE FACULTY RESEARCH -- PREVALENCE OF ACADEMIC-INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS -- BENEFITS FOR INDUSTRY -- Access to Fundamental Scientific Advances -- Access to Academic Personnel -- Human Resources Needs -- BENEFITS FOR ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, FACULTY, AND STUDENTS -- RISKS, CONCERNS, AND CONFLICTS -- Scientific Communication and Proprietary Rights -- Ownership of Proprietary Rights for New Discoveries -- Exclusivity of Information -- Conflicts of Interest -- Conflict of Commitment -- MANAGING ACADEMIC-INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS -- SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS -- References -- Appendix A Report of the Task Force on Clinical Research in Dentistry -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- CLINICAL RESEARCH IN DENTISTRY -- Background -- Recommendations -- HUMAN RESOURCES -- Background -- Recommendation -- BARRIERS TO THE DVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS IN DENTISTRY -- Background -- Recommendations -- Measurement of Outcomes -- Projecting the Potential Need for Clinical Researchers.; TASK FORCE MEMBERS -- Appendix B Report of the Task Force on Clinical Research in Nursing and Clinical Psychology -- CLINICAL RESEARCH IN NURSING -- Research Opportunities -- Barriers -- Recommendations -- Human Resources -- Barriers -- Recommendations -- Clinical Research Training -- Barriers -- Recommendations -- References -- CLINICAL RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY -- Research Opportunities -- Well-Established Areas of Investigation -- Promising Newer Areas of Investigation -- Human Resources -- Training -- Barriers -- Failure to Retain Clinical Psychologists as Researchers -- Chilly Academic Climate for Women -- Chilly Academic Climate for Minorities -- Erosion of the Science Training Base by Professional Schools of Psychology -- Increasingly Inflexible Licensing Requirements That Impede Clinical Researchers' Eligibility for Licensure -- REFRENCES -- TASK FORCE MEMBERS -- Appendix C Report of the Task Force on Clinical Research in Surgery -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- DEFINING CLINICAL RESEARCH IN SURGERY -- Examples of Human Studies -- Examples of Animal Studies -- Studies at the Tissue, Cellular, and Molecular Level -- IMPROVING CLINICAL RESEARCH IN SURGERY -- RESOURCE BASE FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH IN SURGERY -- Orthopedic Surgery -- NIH -- Department of Defense -- BARRIERS TO CLINICAL RESEARCH CAREERS IN SURGERY -- Barriers -- Barriers at Entry Level -- Barriers During Residency -- Barriers After Residency -- General Barriers to Surgical Research -- Special Problems of Women in Surgery -- Minorities in Surgical Research Faculty Careers -- HUMAN RESOURCES PROFILE AND TRAINING BACKGROUNDS OF THE PRESENT COHORT OF CLINICAL RESEARCHERS -- EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH IN SURGERY -- IMPLEMENTING CHANGES IN CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING -- CHANGES IN SURGICAL RESIDENCY TRAINING -- RECOMMENDATIONS.; Collaboration Between Basic Sciences and Department of Surgery -- Proposal to American College of Surgeons Board of Regents to Undertake Direct Support of Research by Surgeons -- NIH-Peer Review -- Collaboration Between Military and Civilian Sectors -- Recruitment and Retention of Academic Faculty in Surgery -- Women in Surgical Research Faculty Careers -- Under-represented Minorities in Academic Surgery -- Development of NIH Surgical Scientist Training Program -- Recommendation -- Institution of Changes in Surgical Residency Training -- ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION -- TASK FORCE MEMBERS -- Appendix D Agenda for the Workshop on Clinical Research and Training: Spotlight on Funding -- Appendix E Contributors -- Appendix F Biographies of Committee Members -- ; Glossary -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: Transforming biological discoveries into medical treatment calls for a cadre of health professionals skilled in patient-oriented research. Yet many factors discourage talented persons from choosing clinical research as a profession. This new volume lays out the problem in detail, with specific recommendations to the federal government, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, professional organizations, the health care industry, organized medicine, and the nation's universities and academic health centers. The volume explores How clinical research is conducted, what human resources are available, and what research opportunities lie ahead. Why health professionals become discouraged about clinical research. How the educational system has failed in this area and what programs stand out as models. How funding affects the supply of researchers. This practical book will be of immediate interest to public and private agencies funding research, research administrators, medical educators, health professionals, and those pursuing a career in clinical investigation.