Wei Wu - Böcker

During the Republican period (1912–1949) and after, many Chinese Buddhists sought inspiration from non-Chinese Buddhist traditions, showing a particular interest in esoteric teachings. What made these Buddhists dissatisfied with Chinese Buddhism, and what did they think other Buddhist traditions could offer? Which elements did they choose to follow, and which ones did they disregard? And how do their experiences recast the wider story of twentieth-century pan-Asian Buddhist reform movements?Based on a wide range of previously unexplored Chinese sources, this book explores how esoteric Buddhist traditions have shaped the Chinese religious landscape. Wei Wu examines cross-cultural religious transmission of ideas from Japanese and Tibetan traditions, considering the various esoteric currents within Chinese Buddhist communities and how Chinese individuals and groups engaged with newly translated ideas and practices. She argues that Chinese Buddhists’ assimilation of doctrinal, ritual, and institutional elements of Tibetan and Japanese esoteric Buddhism was not a simple replication but an active process of creating new meanings. Their visions of Buddhism in the modern world, as well as early twentieth-century discourses of nation building and religious reform, shaped the reception of esoteric traditions. By analyzing the Chinese interpretation and strategic adaptations of esoteric Buddhism, this book sheds new light on the intellectual development, ritual performances, and institutional formations of Chinese Buddhism in the twentieth century.

During the Republican period (1912–1949) and after, many Chinese Buddhists sought inspiration from non-Chinese Buddhist traditions, showing a particular interest in esoteric teachings. What made these Buddhists dissatisfied with Chinese Buddhism, and what did they think other Buddhist traditions could offer? Which elements did they choose to follow, and which ones did they disregard? And how do their experiences recast the wider story of twentieth-century pan-Asian Buddhist reform movements?Based on a wide range of previously unexplored Chinese sources, this book explores how esoteric Buddhist traditions have shaped the Chinese religious landscape. Wei Wu examines cross-cultural religious transmission of ideas from Japanese and Tibetan traditions, considering the various esoteric currents within Chinese Buddhist communities and how Chinese individuals and groups engaged with newly translated ideas and practices. She argues that Chinese Buddhists’ assimilation of doctrinal, ritual, and institutional elements of Tibetan and Japanese esoteric Buddhism was not a simple replication but an active process of creating new meanings. Their visions of Buddhism in the modern world, as well as early twentieth-century discourses of nation building and religious reform, shaped the reception of esoteric traditions. By analyzing the Chinese interpretation and strategic adaptations of esoteric Buddhism, this book sheds new light on the intellectual development, ritual performances, and institutional formations of Chinese Buddhism in the twentieth century.

Absorption Thermal Energy Storage: Fundamentals and Advances highlights the key findings and innovative approaches necessary for advancing absorption thermal energy storage systems. The book delves into advanced sorption cycles, novel working fluids, and the evaluation of design considerations. It also covers optimization techniques and performance assessment methodologies, making it a critical resource for developing efficient storage solutions towards a sustainable and low-carbon future. Its comprehensive coverage of design considerations, optimization techniques, and performance assessment methodologies make it indispensable for those aiming to develop efficient energy storage solutions.Discover groundbreaking insights and practical solutions for the research, development, and promotion of absorption thermal energy storage in this contemporary reference book. Authored by a team of expert researchers, this text presents innovative approaches to enhance the performance of absorption thermal energy storage systems. From the exploration of advanced sorption cycles to novel working fluids, the book provides essential knowledge for engineers, educators, students, and researchers.Delivers fundamentals, insights, and innovative knowledge to advance absorption thermal energy storage research and technologyExplores advanced sorption cycles and new working fluids for improved performanceEvaluates design, optimization techniques, and evaluation methods for effective absorption thermal energy storage solutionsDiscusses challenges, future directions, and strategies for overcoming obstacles to successful implementationExamines applications and commercialization prospects across sectors, including practical deployment and economic considerations

Pioneering Approaches in Intelligence, Optimization, and Viability for Renewable Energy Development brings together key advances that are driving growth and development across the renewable energy sector. Innovative areas covered include machine learning, cutting-edge optimization techniques, artificial intelligence, environmental protection, economic viability, integration of blockchain technology, forecasting and predictive analytics, resilience and reliability, and energy storage systems. This book will be of interest to all those looking to understand and implement advanced techniques for renewable energy development, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, other industry professionals, and policy makers.Explores state-of-the-art approaches for optimization, forecasting and predictive analytics, and resilience and reliabilityExamines the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain technology in renewable energyCovers key areas such as environmental protection, economic viability, and energy storage

This text presents a comprehensive mathematical theory for elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic differential equations. It compares finite element and finite difference methods and illustrates applications of generalized difference methods to elastic bodies, electromagnetic fields, underground water pollution, and coupled sound-heat flows.

A systematic Building Information Modeling (BIM) framework features cutting-edge use cases and competencies for students and professionals pursuing BIM careers.Developing BIM Talent: A Guide to the BIM Body of Knowledge with Metrics, KSAs, and Learning Outcomes leads readers through the process of implementing a state-of-the-art BIM training and education program. Authored by a team of celebrated and highly qualified scholars and practitioners, this exciting new BIM education and workforce development guide offers a roadmap that navigates readers through the comprehensive BIM metrics and KSAs detailed in the BIM Body of Knowledge sponsored by the Academic Interoperability Coalition (AiC). Developing BIM Talent offers: A solid foundation and guidelines for educators and practitioners for starting or enhancing a BIM curriculum or training programTemplates, expert interviews, and case studies that provide in-depth knowledge and lessons learned that can facilitate process changes and strategic action plansStrategies for standardizing emerging BIM job tasks, descriptions, and methods for benchmarking performanceThis guide to contemporary and comprehensive metrics of BIM competency is an essential resource for corporate trainers and instructors teaching BIM, human resources professionals charged with recruiting BIM talent, as well as leadership interested in credentialing and BIM certification programs.

​​​​This volume provides an interdisciplinary perspective of applying Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology to cancer research. It aims to systematically introduce the concept of NGS, a variety of NGS platforms and their practical implications in cancer biology.This unique and comprehensive text will integrate the unprecedented NGS technology into various cancer research projects as opposed to most books which offer a detailed description of the technology. This volume will present true experimental results with concrete data processing pipelines, discuss the bottleneck of each platform for real project in cancer research. In additional, single cancer cell sequencing as the proof of concept will be introduced in this book, along with cutting-edge information provided will help the intended audience to develop a comprehensive understanding of the NGS technology and practical whole genome sequencing data analysis and rapidly translate into their own research, specifically in the field of cancer biology.

It aims to systematically introduce the concept of NGS, a variety of NGS platforms and their practical implications in cancer biology.This unique and comprehensive text will integrate the unprecedented NGS technology into various cancer research projects as opposed to most books which offer a detailed description of the technology.

The tiny microRNAs (miRNAs) can have huge impacts on the regulation of a variety of genes and play crucial roles in the fundamental cellular processes. Recent miRNA studies change the landscape of cancer genetics by scrutinizing the alterations of genome-wide miRNA expressions in most common cancers and their regulatory functions during the development of cancer. The connections between miRNAs and cancer are widespread enough to warrant more comprehensive investigations in the systems biology perspective. In MicroRNA and Cancer: Methods and Protocols, internationally renowned experts provide the latest miRNA knowledge, the various techniques and methodologies currently available for cancer research application. Ranging from the fundamental concepts to practical applications, this book presents:•Overview of microRNA biogenesis, computational prediction of new miRNAs in the cancer genome, and miRNA-based therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment•Detailed experimental protocols in miRNA detection with novel and high-throughput technology, miRNA library cloning, miRNA epigenetic regulation, and miRNA pathway study•Stepwise computational and bioinformatic procedures for miRNA complex networks in cancer genomes with a variety of softwares and programs•Cross-cited notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls Authoritative and cutting-edge, MicroRNA and Cancer: Methods and Protocols serves researchers with the basic principles of experimental and computational methods for microRNA study in cancer research and provides a firm grounding for those who wish to further develop their own applications and tailor them to their own specific research needs.

This volume details basic principles of experimental and computational methods for the study of microRNAs in cancer research and, therefore, provides a firm grounding for those who wish to develop further applications. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Authoritative and cutting-edge, MicroRNA and Cancer: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to ensure successful results in the further study of this vital field

This volume details basic principles of experimental and computational methods for the study of microRNAs in cancer research and, therefore, provides a firm grounding for those who wish to develop further applications. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Authoritative and cutting-edge, MicroRNA and Cancer: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to ensure successful results in the further study of this vital field

The tiny microRNAs (miRNAs) can have huge impacts on the regulation of a variety of genes and play crucial roles in the fundamental cellular processes. Recent miRNA studies change the landscape of cancer genetics by scrutinizing the alterations of genome-wide miRNA expressions in most common cancers and their regulatory functions during the development of cancer. The connections between miRNAs and cancer are widespread enough to warrant more comprehensive investigations in the systems biology perspective. In MicroRNA and Cancer: Methods and Protocols, internationally renowned experts provide the latest miRNA knowledge, the various techniques and methodologies currently available for cancer research application. Ranging from the fundamental concepts to practical applications, this book presents:•Overview of microRNA biogenesis, computational prediction of new miRNAs in the cancer genome, and miRNA-based therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment•Detailed experimental protocols in miRNA detection with novel and high-throughput technology, miRNA library cloning, miRNA epigenetic regulation, and miRNA pathway study•Stepwise computational and bioinformatic procedures for miRNA complex networks in cancer genomes with a variety of softwares and programs•Cross-cited notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls Authoritative and cutting-edge, MicroRNA and Cancer: Methods and Protocols serves researchers with the basic principles of experimental and computational methods for microRNA study in cancer research and provides a firm grounding for those who wish to further develop their own applications and tailor them to their own specific research needs.

Modern printing technology has paved the way for the fabrication of thin inexpensive electronics and is now established as a topic taught on advanced level courses across materials science and engineering. The properties of printed electronics, such as thin-form factor, flexibility, stretchability, portability, and rollability mean that they have a wide range of applications, including in wearable devices, smart packaging, healthcare, and the automotive industry.This book describes the key printing technologies for printed electronics. Chapters cover principles and mechanisms, techniques, inorganic and organic materials, substrates, post-treatment and applications of printed electronics technologies. Written by a leader in the field, this title will be essential reading for students on courses across materials science, electronics science, manufacturing and engineering, as well as those with an interest in printed electronics.

This book compiles the first part of contributions to the China–Europe Conference on Geotechnical Engineering held 13.-16. August 2016 in Vienna, Austria. About 400 papers from 35 countries cover virtually all areas of geotechnical engineering and make this conference a truly international event. The contributions are grouped into thirteen special sessions and provide an overview of the geoengineering research and practice in China, Europe and the world:  ·         Constitutive model·         Micro-macro relationship·         Numerical simulation·         Laboratory testing·         Geotechnical monitoring, instrumentation and field test·         Foundation engineering·         Underground construction·         Environmental geotechnics·         New geomaterials and ground improvement·         Cold regions geotechnical engineering·         Geohazards – risk assessment, mitigation and prevention·         Unsaturated soils and energy geotechnics·         Geotechnics in transportation, structural and hydraulic Engineering

This book compiles the second part of contributions to the China–Europe Conference on Geotechnical Engineering held 13.-16. August 2018 in Vienna, Austria. About 400 papers from 35 countries cover virtually all areas of geotechnical engineering and make this conference a truly international event. The contributions are grouped into thirteen special sessions and provide an overview of the geoengineering research and practice in China, Europe and the world:  ·         Constitutive model·         Micro-macro relationship·         Numerical simulation·         Laboratory testing·         Geotechnical monitoring, instrumentation and field test·         Foundation engineering·         Underground construction·         Environmental geotechnics·         New geomaterials and ground improvement·         Cold regions geotechnical engineering·         Geohazards – risk assessment, mitigation and prevention·         Unsaturated soils and energy geotechnics·         Geotechnics in transportation, structural and hydraulic Engineering

The topics are broad ranged including: · Centrifuge model testing · Constitutive model · Granular physics · Numerical simulation · Soil bioengineering The topics reflect our geotechnical research in a changing world.

This book presents contributions to a workshop dedicated to Prof. Consequently, they offer a valuable source of ideas and inspiration on areas ranging from sophisticated constitutive models to advanced numerical methods, from particles to continua, and from fractals of geomaterials to the design of offshore wind turbine foundations.

This book offers a glimpse of the geotechnical research activities at BOKU, Vienna, in 2023. The research topics are wide-ranged including laboratory testing, constitutive modelling, numerical simulations with DEM and SPH, landslide, tunnelling and machine learning.

This book offers a glimpse of the geotechnical research activities at BOKU, Vienna, in 2023. The research topics are wide-ranged including laboratory testing, constitutive modelling, numerical simulations with DEM and SPH, landslide, tunnelling and machine learning.

This book presents the outcome of a two-year multilateral research project on “Climate change resistant Danube river embankments”. The 22 papers by the project partners from Austria, Bulgaria, Czech, Serbia and Slovakia represent the state of the art in the research on Danube river embankments. The broad topic spectrum includes laboratory testing, constitutive model, numerical simulations, slope stability, remediation techniques, grouting, cutoff wall, levee monitoring, groundwater control, forensic reports, experience reports, and climate change impact. This book is an excellent reference for researchers, engineers and graduate students.