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International cooperation of cities is a crucial part of multi-level governance, yet, nowadays, it is facing new challenges, such as the pandemic or the growing role of populist movements, not to mention the war in Ukraine. The research goal of the paper is to determine what drives cities to participate in the Pact of Free Cities and what the perspectives of such an enterprise are. To reach this goal, the authors attempt to answer questions regarding the Pact's intentions, methods of achieving its objectives and chances to do so, possible EU interest in this kind of initiative, and chances that other cities will be inspired to follow. Do cities want to bypass governments, or are there other reasons for establishing such cooperation? This exploratory case study aims to show a new form of city cooperation introduced by the Pact of Free Cities initiative.

This paper is to explain Arnold Pacey about the neutrality of technology which was written in 1983 in the book The Culture of Technology. The author is interested in connecting the neutrality of new media technology that is revolutionizing human life in the 21st century. As if the world is borderless and has no boundaries, the exchange of information is so fast but there are also many negative impacts. The hegemony of technology companies such as Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Stockholm, Tokyo, and Bengaluru is a concern for technology neutrality as well as data security and privacy. The author concludes that technology must be balanced with user media literacy. The government must also have special regulations to maintain the security and convenience of its people's data.

As the United States continues to debate reform of its healthcare system, this book argues that providing health insurance for all without improving the delivery system will not improve the current problems of access, affordability, and quality. The US healthcare system has many excellent components; strong scientific input, extraordinary technology for diagnosis and treatment, dedicated staff and top-class facilities among them. But the system has evolved haphazardly over time and although it has not failed entirely, the authors argue that like any system where attention, is paid to individua

Engineers work in an increasingly complex entanglement of ideas, people, cultures, technology, systems and environments. Today, decisions made by engineers often have serious implications for not only their clients but for society as a whole and the natural world. Such decisions may potentially influence cultures, ways of living, as well as alter ecosystems which are in delicate balance. In order to make appropriate decisions and to co-create ideas and innovations within and among the complex networks of communities which currently exist and are be shaped by our decisions, we need to regain ou

This multidisciplinary volume features invited contributions on mathematical applications in naval engineering. Seeking a more holistic approach that transcends current scientific boundaries, leading experts present interdisciplinary instruments and models on a broad range of topics. Each chapter places special emphasis on important methods, research directions, and applications of analysis within the field. Fundamental scientific and mathematical concepts are applied to topics such as the butterfly structure of the FFT, the acoustic impedance of pistons in a two-layer medium, deterministic batch trackers, spline equations, moving horizons estimation, membership games for planning sensor networks, statistical models of inertial sensors, random flight searches in bounded domains, the acoustics of a mixed porosity felt airfoil, and a novel aft boundary condition for a towed flexible cylinder. Carefully peer-reviewed and pedagogically presented for a broad readership, this volume is perfect for graduate and postdoctoral students interested in interdisciplinary research. Researchers in applied mathematics and sciences will find this book an important resource on the latest developments in the field. In keeping with the STEAM-H series, this volume hopes to inspire interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration.--

The transfer of hard technologies from developed rich countries in the North is seen to encourage the emergence & growth of elites & dictatorial regimes in the developing poor countries of the South. These elites & dictators obtain, maintain, & promote their privileges by exploiting the larger poor populations in the country. In the process, the human rights of the poor populations are debased. Concepts of technology are developed, describing the technological worldview. The transfer of technology follows from the confluence of interests between national elites, who perceive their self-interest in technology, & multinationals, who find profits in such transfers. 3 Tables. Modified AA.

Title Page -- Table of Contents -- Opening Session 1 -- World Review -- The European overview -- Healthcare Chip Card Technology in North America -- The Prospects of Health Cards in Asia -- Opening Session 2 -- Can Medical Informatics Deliver? - How Useful is the Present Communication Infrastructure in Health Care? -- International Harmonisation of Healthcards -- Parallel Session 1. Policy and countrywide implementation (part I) -- Information systems in healthcare Situation in France -- German Patient Cards - From administrative to medical data - - Harmonization and Standards - -- Introduction of Health Cards within the Italian National Healthcare System -- Health Card Initiative in '98 and Vision for the Future -- NETLINK: a co-ordinated action to ensure implementation of interoperable data cards systems and Intranet solutions in France, Germany, Italy and Canada -- Parallel Session 2. Expert session - Interoperability and standardisation -- Statements for the round table discussion -- Parallel Session 3. Policy and countrywide implementation (part II) -- National Identification Card and Health Card Project in Korea -- Introducing the card technology in the Slovene health care system -- Project "MACHA" - health card pilot apppplication in the Czech Republic Progress and development -- The Spanish social security smart card project TASS Project) -- Introduction of Health Cards in Norway -- Parallel Session 4. Financial aspects of card projects -- Economics of Chip Cards in Health Care: Insurance Cards and Electronic Prescriptions -- Data under a fingertip: benefits of a smart card in health care -- A useful ASSESSMENT for decision makers -- Cost-effective solution for Health Cards using an interoperable mixture of memory and processor chips -- Parallel Session 5. Confidentiality and security