According to Immanuel Wallerstein, four zones can be identified in the world-system, i.e. the core, semi-periphery, periphery and external arena. The semi-periphery is the main object of interest i...więcej »
This work analyses Nigeria's Federalism that has been enmeshed in contradictions,paradoxes,controversies and crises. The issues national unity, local autonomy and self-determination, equitable dist...więcej »
This book relates work on conception and evaluation of interactive systems based on Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). This type of interfaces was first developed in order to provide disabled people...więcej »
Research has shown that Nigeria's economic growth has not been inclusive and it does not provide equitable opportunities to the majority. Many researchers have investigated this problem by placing ...więcej »
This book itself includes several papers presented at scientific conferences. The titles of scientific papers dealing with the current issues faced by the Republic of Macedonia after its independen...więcej »
Access to and ownership of land is critical to the social status, economic well-being and empowerment of women. Despite multi-dimensional efforts at various levels and substantial contributions by ...więcej »
45S5 bioglasses have been successfully used as bone graft materials in dental and orthopedic surgery but its poor mechanical strength limits its used in load-bearing applications, the approaches th...więcej »
China's influence on world affairs is rising. But will it fundamentally change the international political order? And what kind of political order do the Chinese citizens want? This book approaches...więcej »
Nickel based superalloys are used extensively in the aero industry and more specifically in the hot section of aero engines. These nickel and nickel iron based superalloys are precipitation strengt...więcej »
Violence against women in Albania is a serious human rights issue, and yet it is not a topic discussed openly in society. This study aims to investigate the seriousness of the problem within Albani...więcej »
From the earliest time until today, transportation has always been a topic of discussion which man has had a kind of relationship with it directly or indirectly and along with the growth and develo...więcej »
This book is a collection of thoughts on a region that has long suffered from colonialism, neo-colonialism, authoritarianism, foreign military intervention and regional wars while, at the same time...więcej »
This book intends to delineate a pluralist and dynamic model of practical action which would fully take into account the modern conception of agency that is by and large prevailing in current socia...więcej »
A new benzimidazoles derivatives of 8-hydroxyquinoline have been synthesized and its chemical structure was elucidated and confirmed using different spectral methods such as 1H and 13C NMR spectros...więcej »
Water is at the core of sustainable development and is critical for socio-economic development, healthy ecosystems and for human survival itself. It is vital for reducing the global burden of disea...więcej »
In this exploratory qualitative work, the concept of religious pluralism in the United States is articulated in terms of the arch of its historical development. Theoretical tools including interfai...więcej »
This book is about catalysing and supporting positive change. Its primary target audience is non-specialist individuals who engage with organisations as a whole, or significant parts thereof, as in...więcej »
This book was written on the basis of the 'Private Security Law' of Azerbaijan Republic and contemporary standards of private security and international experience in corporate security services. I...więcej »
By writing this book, I would most importantly like to bring your attention to the quest for happiness in our society. We will look at the general consequences of neoliberalism from a psychological...więcej »
The objective of this document is to break traditional systems rooted in the Lebanese governance, at local and national levels, by involving citizens in the decision-making process. It will be as p...więcej »