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This book analyses the root causes of suicide terrorism at both the elite and rank-and- file levels of the Hamas and also explains why this tactic has disappeared in the post-2006 period.This volume adopts a multi-causal, multi-level approach to analyse the use of suicide bombings by Hamas and its individual operatives in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It uses extensive fieldwork and on-the-ground interviews in order to delve beneath the surface and understand why and how suicide operations were adopted as a sustained mechanism of engagement within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Three core factors fuelled Hamas’s suicide bombing campaigns. First, Palestinian suicide operations are a complex combination of instrumental and expressive violence adopted by both organisations and individuals to achieve political and/or societal survival, retaliation and competition. In other words, suicide bombings not only serve distinct political and strategic goals for both Hamas and its operatives but they also serve to convey a symbolic message to various audiences, within Israel, the Palestinian territories and around the world. Second, suicide operations perform a crucial role in the formation and consolidation of Palestinian national identity and are also the latest manifestation of the historically entrenched cultural norm of militant heroic martyrdom. Finally, Hamas’s use of political Islam also facilitates the articulation, justification and legitimisation of suicide operations as a modern-day jihad against Israel through the means of modern interpretations and fatwas. This approach not only facilitates a much needed, multifaceted, holistic understanding of suicide bombings in this particular region but also yields policy-relevant lessons to address extreme political violence in other parts of the world. This book will be of much interest to students of Hamas, terrorism, Middle East politics and security studies.

This book analyses the root causes of suicide terrorism at both the elite and rank-and- file levels of the Hamas and also explains why this tactic has disappeared in the post-2006 period.This volume adopts a multi-causal, multi-level approach to analyse the use of suicide bombings by Hamas and its individual operatives in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It uses extensive fieldwork and on-the-ground interviews in order to delve beneath the surface and understand why and how suicide operations were adopted as a sustained mechanism of engagement within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Three core factors fuelled Hamas’s suicide bombing campaigns. First, Palestinian suicide operations are a complex combination of instrumental and expressive violence adopted by both organisations and individuals to achieve political and/or societal survival, retaliation and competition. In other words, suicide bombings not only serve distinct political and strategic goals for both Hamas and its operatives but they also serve to convey a symbolic message to various audiences, within Israel, the Palestinian territories and around the world. Second, suicide operations perform a crucial role in the formation and consolidation of Palestinian national identity and are also the latest manifestation of the historically entrenched cultural norm of militant heroic martyrdom. Finally, Hamas’s use of political Islam also facilitates the articulation, justification and legitimisation of suicide operations as a modern-day jihad against Israel through the means of modern interpretations and fatwas. This approach not only facilitates a much needed, multifaceted, holistic understanding of suicide bombings in this particular region but also yields policy-relevant lessons to address extreme political violence in other parts of the world. This book will be of much interest to students of Hamas, terrorism, Middle East politics and security studies.

The book provides a comprehensive understanding of how blockchain technology can revolutionize healthcare by improving patient outcomes, enhancing data privacy, and driving innovative solutions to industry challenges. Blockchain in Health Sciences is an essential roadmap for navigating the complex landscape of blockchain technology in healthcare. From foundational concepts to real-world applications, this book empowers understanding to harness the potential of blockchain to improve patient outcomes, enhance data privacy, and optimize healthcare delivery. Delve into the integration of blockchain with the Internet of Things and AI to uncover groundbreaking solutions for challenges faced by the healthcare industry. Gain insights into the regulatory and ethical implications of blockchain in healthcare, ensuring responsible and effective implementation. Each chapter unveils the current uses of blockchain in drug discovery, drug and device tracking, real-world data collection, and increased patient engagement, used to unlock opportunities to advance health sciences research. This book is an essential guide for readers exploring opportunities to empower and enable data in health science research. Readers will find the volume: Introduces the fundamentals of blockchain and its integration with IoT in healthcare;Provides practical applications across patient records, drug supply chains, and genomics research;Explores the synergy of AI, IoT, and blockchain for unprecedented healthcare advancements.Audience Healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, IT experts, and anyone interested in the future of healthcare.

In recent years, the urgency to address climate change and transition toward cleaner, more sustainable energy sources has intensified. At the same time, the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have opened up new possibilities for optimizing renewable energy systems and enhancing their efficiency, reliability, and affordability. Recognizing the immense potential of this synergy, this new volume, Green Energy Technologies and AI for Sustainable Development, explores and systematically examines the synergies between renewable energy and AI and their transformative potential for fostering sustainability and innovation.The chapters delve into the intricate intersections of renewable energy and AI across diverse fields, offering a holistic examination of foundational technologies, renewable energy applications, and sustainable development initiatives.The book first lays the foundation by looking at the fundamental technologies and applications driving the integration of renewable energy and AI. From maximizing the power output of solar photovoltaic systems to optimizing green infrastructure management through data-driven approaches, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the synergies.The book then shifts focus to specific renewable energy technologies, examining challenges and solutions in solar PV system integration, the environmental impact of solar panels, power converter topologies in wind energy conversion systems, and emerging technologies for wind power generation, among others. The volume explores the role of renewable energy and AI in rural development, sustainable agriculture, smart homes, green transportation, and more. From empowering rural communities through bio-energy solutions to harnessing AI for energy security in developing nations, the volume highlights the potential for transformative change.This volume will serve as valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and others seeking to navigate the complex dynamics of renewable energy and artificial intelligence in pursuing sustainable development.

Fuzzy logic, a set of rules that can be used to reach logical conclusions from fuzzy sets of data, is a useful way of determining relevant relationships from imprecise data and has many uses in real-life applications. This new volume provides in-depth information and research on fuzzy logic and its many beneficial and versatile applications in diverse fields of engineering and other areas. It explores the varied applications of fuzzy logic in many sectors, such as in manufacturing and in the automotive industry, in the healthcare and allied health sciences, in mathematics and allied domains, in business and finance, in electronics and computer science, and more.

This book explores the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence, fuzzy logic, and sustainable agriculture. Written in accessible language, this comprehensive volume brings together insights from leading experts to address the pressing challenges facing global food systems in the era of climate change. From multi-factorial yield forecasting to adaptive fertilizer prescription, the book covers a wide range of innovative applications. It examines how emerging technologies like satellite imagery analysis, precision farming, and even the agricultural metaverse are revolutionizing farming practices. Readers will discover how these advanced tools are enhancing crop resilience, optimizing resource use, and improving overall agricultural sustainability. More than just a technical guide, "Smart Farming" also delves into the economic dynamics of technology adoption in agriculture and discusses the policy interventions needed to accelerate this transformation. Whether you're a farmer, researcher, policymaker, or student, this book offers valuable insights into creating a more resilient and efficient global food system. It presents a vision of the future where technology and nature work in harmony to feed a growing world population while preserving our planet's resources. Agriculture has come a long way from its ancient roots of manual labor and basic tools. Over centuries, it progressed through mechanization with tractors and machinery, and in recent decades, has entered the digital age. This latest evolution, known as "smart farming," combines sensors, data analysis, and automation to make farming more precise and efficient. At the forefront of this revolution are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and fuzzy logic. AI systems can perform complex tasks like visual analysis and decision-making, while fuzzy logic deals with approximate reasoning, making both particularly suited to the complex, variable world of agriculture.