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Tourism and Hospitality Issues and Developments

Tourism and Hospitality Issues and Developments

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Tourism has become a key global economic activity as expectations with regard to our use of leisure time have evolved attributing greater meaning to our free time. Tourism is one of the world s largest industries and in many regions it is the single largest source of investment and employment. This new book provides a look at many important issues in the field of tourism and hospitality including understanding tourist preference satisfaction and motivation; tourism and hospitality education; rural tourism and its impact on local residents; the increasing popularity of cultural and heritage tourism; strategies for sustainable tourism; and more. | Tourism and Hospitality Issues and Developments

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Biodiversity and Conservation Characterization and Utilization of Plants Microbes and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Eco

Biodiversity and Conservation Characterization and Utilization of Plants Microbes and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Eco

This volume provides an enlightening and pragmatic approach to preserving biological diversity by gathering a wide range of peer-reviewed scientific content from biodiversity researchers and conservators from around the world. It brings comprehensive knowledge and information on the present status of conservation of biological diversity including floral faunal and microbial diversity. A detailed account of recent trends in conservation and applications under changing climate conditions focusing mainly on agriculturally and industrially important microbes and their sustainable utilization is presented as well. Over the past five decades extensive research work has been done on many aspects of biodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization of biological resources. This book examines this crucial issue. Chapters discuss biodiversity concepts benefits and values for economic and sustainable development; explores applications and strategies for biodiversity preservation; and considers the role of biodiversity conservation in public awareness services and cultural significance. The volume also examines the process of evolution and the future of biodiversity in conjunction with climate change factors with special reference to infectious diseases. | Biodiversity and Conservation Characterization and Utilization of Plants Microbes and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Eco

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Women and Travel Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Women and Travel Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Women and Travel: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives is a fascinating look at the behavior motivations experiences and needs of women as tourists and travellers drawing on both historic and contemporary eras. Surprisingly little research has explored key issues experiences and opportunities in the context of women’s travel. This revealing volume fills this gap exploring the discourses debates and discussions about women travel and tourism. With an international roster of contributors from diverse regions of the world the book celebrates a variety of women’s voices. Khoo-Lattimore and Wilson deliberately sought to include nontraditional and non-Western perspectives on women’s travel with inclusions of Asian solo female travelers; Islamic women travellers and the constraints placed on them; and women who cannot travel (or choose for whatever reason a ‘home holiday’). This enlightening volume brings together scholars from the broad areas of tourism hospitality geography and leisure studies to examine how and why women travel. The chapters bring light to perspectives from different countries cultures backgrounds and religions and utilize different methods approaches and styles of presentation. Women and Travel: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives will be of interest to academics and graduate students from a range of disciplines including tourism leisure studies sociology cultural geography anthropology feminist and gender studies business economics and management; as well as professionals working in the tourism industry particularly those with an interest in niche markets and segmentation. | Women and Travel Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

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Genomics and Proteomics Principles Technologies and Applications

Genomics and Proteomics Principles Technologies and Applications

The book provides scope and knowledge on advanced techniques and its applications into the modern fields of biotechnology—genomics and proteomics. In this book different genomics and proteomics technologies and principles are examined. The fundamental knowledge presented in this book opens up an entirely new way of approaching DNA chip technology DNA array assembly gene expression analysis assessing changes in genomic DNA structure-based functional genomics protein networks and so on. Topics in the book include:• Different gene products with a similar role in neuronal defense against oxidative • Gene-gene and gene-environment interactions in genetic epidemiology• Elucidation of proto-oncogene c-abl function with the use of mouse models and the disease model of chronic myeloid leukemia • Next-generation sequencing microbiome evaluation molecular microbiology and their impact on human health • Proteomics and prostate cancer • RNA interference therapeutics • Molecular mechanisms of hepatitis C virus entry • Molecular phylogenetics for elucidation of evolutionary processes from biological data • The impact of transgenic crops on soil quality microbial diversity and plant-associated communities. • Biotechnological and genomic approaches for abiotic stress tolerance in crop plantsThe book will be valuable for biotechnology researchers and bioinformatics professionals and students in all fields of biotechnology and will serve to broaden their knowledge about these newer tools techniques innovations and applications. | Genomics and Proteomics Principles Technologies and Applications

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Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

This volume takes an in-depth look at various biological and chemical hazards in food and food products that pose health threats. It also outlines methods and practices for the diagnosis prevention and management of these hazards in food production processes. The new scientific research and case studies presented in the volume cover mycotoxins foodborne pathogens antibiotic residues from dairy animals pesticide residues the presence of heavy metals in food and more. Chapters also address food allergy management and offer lessons and practices in food recall situations. The authors discuss the various food toxins their sources as well as management mitigation and prevention strategies. Also addressed are the specific adverse effects on people with health problems such as diabetes hypertension cancer neurodegenerative diseases and more. This book is organized in such a way that each chapter treats one major food safety hazard and offers novel control methods for health food safety and quality enhancement through various means. Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products: Prevention Practices and Management will aid researchers and policymakers as it illustrates the various aspects of food safety hazards and how to analyze and control these potential health threats. | Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

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Electronics and Communications Engineering Applications and Innovations

Electronics and Communications Engineering Applications and Innovations

Every day millions of people are unaware of the amazing processes that take place when using their phones connecting to broadband internet watching television or even the most basic action of flipping on a light switch. Advances are being continually made in not only the transmission of this data but also in the new methods of receiving it. These advancements come from many different sources and from engineers who have engaged in research design development and implementation of electronic equipment used in communications systems. This volume addresses a selection of important current advancements in the electronics and communications engineering fields focusing on signal processing chip design and networking technology. The sections in the book cover:Microwave and antennasCommunications systemsVery large-scale integrationEmbedded systemsIntelligent control and signal processing systems | Electronics and Communications Engineering Applications and Innovations

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Bioelectronics and Medical Devices Applications and Technology

Bioelectronics and Medical Devices Applications and Technology

This new volume provides an abundance of information on new biomedical applications being used today. The book covers a wide range of concepts and technologies discussing such modern technological methods as the Internet of Things e-pills biomedical sensors support vector machines wireless devices image and signal processing in e-health and machine learning. It also includes a discussion on software implementation for the devices used in biomedical applications. The different types of antennas including antennas using RF energy harvesting for biomedical applications are covered as well. | Bioelectronics and Medical Devices Applications and Technology

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Climate Change and Microbial Diversity Advances and Challenges

Climate Change and Microbial Diversity Advances and Challenges

The ongoing global climate change triggered by greenhouse gas growth has had a significant effect on the microbial dynamics of plants and soils. This volume explores the various microbial responses of plants and soils caused directly or indirectly by climate change resulting from rising greenhouse gases and other factors. The book considers the rapidly changing environment and the important role of microbiomes in restoring soil and plant health and in creating sustainable approaches. It discusses the adaptation and mitigation of plants and soils specifically addressing such topics as biogeochemical processes antimicrobial resistance the dynamics of bacteria and fungus in extreme environments bacterial siderophores for sustainability and more. The volume also looks at edaphic and regeneration performance of tree species in the temperate forests. | Climate Change and Microbial Diversity Advances and Challenges

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Clinical Nutrition and Aging Sarcopenia and Muscle Metabolism

Clinical Nutrition and Aging Sarcopenia and Muscle Metabolism

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Sarcopenia—the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with advancing age—is a major health challenge particularly in North America Europe and Japan which have large aging populations. This compendium volume is a valuable addition to the existing literature providing state-of-the-art information on the most effective prevention and treatment options. Included are research articles on nutrition management and the prevention of sarcopenia; protein therapy for sarcopenia; effect of exercise on sarcopenia; and other therapeutic strategies including antioxidants and steroids. | Clinical Nutrition and Aging Sarcopenia and Muscle Metabolism

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Wastewater and Public Health Bacterial and Pharmaceutical Exposures

Wastewater and Public Health Bacterial and Pharmaceutical Exposures

This compendium volume is an indispensable source of information on the ways in which wastewater can impact public health. The editor a well-respected expert in his field has collected the most recent and pertinent investigations into this serious issue. Included are studies involving:• The presence of various human enteric viruses in wastewater which reach the public through drinking and daily use water agriculture and through fishing waters • Antibiotic resistance produced by genetic changes in wastewater bacterial communities affecting both human and animal health • The presence of antidepressants in water consumed by the public• Possible methods of treatment for removing bacteria and pharmaceuticals from wastewaterThis threat to public health calls urgently for the development of new treatment technologies. The research in this volume provides state-of-the-art information about recent advances in wastewater treatment and it points the way toward future productive research. Civil engineers graduate-level research students and scientific research labs will all find valuable information. | Wastewater and Public Health Bacterial and Pharmaceutical Exposures

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Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops Production Processing and Marketing

Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops Production Processing and Marketing

This new volume is a rich and comprehensive resource of the basic information and latest developments and research efforts on tropical and subtropical fruits. It presents an extensive overview of crop production techniques processing marketing breeding efforts harvesting postharvest handling pest and disease management and more of banana citrus durian grapes guava jackfruit litchi mango and papaya. | Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops Production Processing and Marketing

GBP 170.00
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Food Processing and Preservation Technology Advances Methods and Applications

Food Processing and Preservation Technology Advances Methods and Applications

Food Processing and Preservation Technology: Advances Methods and Applications confronts the challenges of food preservation by providing new research and information on the use of novel processing and preservation technologies during production processing and transportation in the food industry for the improvement of shelf life and the safety of foods. The book is organized in two main parts. The first section focuses on novel and nonthermal processing of food and food products. It looks at dielectric heating and ohmic heating as well as three-dimensional printing of foods and ozonization of food products. Part two delves into process interventions for food processing and preservations discussing the applications of diverse novel food processing. The authors discuss drying technologies advances in food fermentation technologies mechanization of traditional indigenous products for preservation of food and safety and different properties and concepts of bakery products. Key features: Examines different properties and attributes of some bakery foods etc. Elucidates on novel nonthermal processing techniques and their mechanisms of actions for minimal loss of food nutrients and for food safety Discusses a variety of modern technologies that aim to reduce the spoilage of food products This volume presents valuable research on food processing quality control and safety measures for food products by means of novel processing and preservation technologies during production processing and transportation in the food industry. | Food Processing and Preservation Technology Advances Methods and Applications

GBP 131.00
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Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease

Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease

Here is an in-depth and informative introduction to dietary fibers and food supplements elaborating on their uses and benefits in the prevention and treatment of such health issues and diseases as diabetes obesity coronary heart disease colorectal and other types of cancer and gut health. The book also discusses the formulation-based approaches for the delivery of food supplements and dietary fibers as well as the use of botanicals in dietary supplements and fibers. The chapter on regulatory guidance of food supplement and dietary fiber discusses the current statutes and regulations addressing dietary ingredients manufacturing standards safety labelling and claims. The book explains how dietary fibers and food supplements work to maintain gut health addressing such issues as constipation loose stools inflammatory bowel diseases hiatal hernias gastroesophageal reflux disease Barrett’s esophagus diverticular disease hemorrhoids peptic ulcers gastritis celiac disease gallstones and colon cancer. | Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease

GBP 139.00
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Drug Repurposing and Computational Drug Discovery Strategies and Advances

Drug Repurposing and Computational Drug Discovery Strategies and Advances

Drug repurposing is defined as identifying new pharmacological indications from old existing failed investigational already marketed or FDA-approved drugs and prodrugs and applying these new uses in the treatment of diseases other than the drug’s original intended therapeutic use. The application of computational techniques in discovery research not only helps in the development of drugs from leads or existing drug molecules but can also be useful for the repurposing of existing drug candidates. This new volume presents exciting recent advances in drug repurposing and computational approaches for the discovery and development of drugs against certain difficult-to-treat and life-threatening diseases. With contributions from a global team of experts (academicians scientists and researchers) it explores the sophisticated tools and techniques of drug repurposing and computational drug discovery. It delivers valuable information on computational techniques tools and databases being utilized for drug repurposing and for identifying the uses of existing drug candidates on different emerging or deadly diseases. Drug repurposing and computational approaches addressed in the book target the discovery and development of drugs for microbial infections (bacterial fungal viral COVID-19) parasitic diseases and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) malignant diseases (cancer) inflammatory diseases cardiovascular disorders diabetes and aging and neurological (CNS) disorders. In addition the challenges and regulatory issues encountered in drug repurposing and computational drug discovery programs are looked at offering perspectives for future directions. | Drug Repurposing and Computational Drug Discovery Strategies and Advances

GBP 147.00
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Nanostructure Nanosystems and Nanostructured Materials Theory Production and Development

Nanostructure Nanosystems and Nanostructured Materials Theory Production and Development

This book provides valuable information on the new class of nanostructures—metal/carbon nanocomposites—and discusses new methods of their synthesis properties and applications. It covers computer prognosis including quantum chemical modeling for metal/carbon nanocomposites synthesis processing as well as fine dispersed suspensions obtaining processes and material modification processes. Intended for researchers academics and post-graduate students the book will give readers an up-to-date look at this important and valuable new class of nanostructures: metal/carbon nanocomposites. | Nanostructure Nanosystems and Nanostructured Materials Theory Production and Development

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Biopolymers and Biomaterials

Biopolymers and Biomaterials

Biopolymers are attracting immense attention of late because of their diverse applications that can address growing environmental concerns and energy demands. The development of various biomaterials creates significant advancements in the medical field as well and many biopolymers are used for the fabrication of biomaterials. Together biopolymers and biomaterials create great potential for new materials applications and uses. This new volume Biopolymers and Biomaterials covers the science and application of biopolymers and biomaterials. It presents an array of different studies on biopolymers and biomaterials along with their results interpretation and the conclusions arrived at through investigations. It includes biopolymer synthesis their characterizations and their potential applications. The book begins with an explanation of the different biopolymers used in the textile industry their advantages and disadvantages and their applications.

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Research Methods and Applications in Chemical and Biological Engineering

Research Methods and Applications in Chemical and Biological Engineering

This research-oriented book presents up-to-date experimental methods currently used in research for many branches of chemical and biological engineering. The book surveys essential ideas and research methodologies concentrating on experiments used in applications rather than on the fine points of rigorous mathematics. Examples of important applications are reviewed in sufficient detail to provide the reader with a critical understanding of context and research methodology. The volume presents a broad spectrum of chapters in the various branches of chemical and biological engineering that demonstrate key developments in these rapidly changing fields. Chapters explore the design development operation monitoring control and optimization of chemical physical and biological processes. Case studies are included in some chapters building a real-world connection. | Research Methods and Applications in Chemical and Biological Engineering

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Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems Applications and Future Prospects

Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems Applications and Future Prospects

Topical and transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDs) have several advantages over traditional drug delivery methods as they can be less invasive more sanitary more cost-effective and may result in better patient compliance. TDDs play a significant role in therapeutics with a variety of preparations and approaches designed by expert formulation scientists. This volume integrates a wide variety of case studies research and theories to reveal their diversity and capture the novel approaches of transdermal and topical drug delivery employed by developers and content experts in the field. It provides an abundance of important information and state-of-the-art research on topical and transdermal drug delivery systems and addresses the basics of drug delivery systems strategies to enhance permeation across membranes and formulation and evaluation of diverse dosage forms. The volume presents an evaluation of the pros and cons of conventional drug delivery systems against TDDs and discusses the nuances of micro- and nano-systems in TDDs. The extraordinary packages of nano systems (vesicular systems polymeric nanoparticles nanoemulsion and dendrimers) are broadly discussed and their applications are reviewed through a transdermal route. The book looks at TDDs and the main nanoparticles used in skin diseases and lesions of the aging such as psoriasis vitiligo cancer lesions of the aging and others. Chapters also discuss polymeric micelles in topical and transdermal delivery; microneedles; emulsion nanoemulsion and microemulsion; TDDs in pulmonary drug delivery systems; nanoencapsulated nasal drug delivery systems; skin sensitivity and irritation testing for transposing transdermal drug delivery systems; and regulatory aspects of drug development for dermal products. Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems: Applications and Prospects will be a valuable resource for pharmaceutical scientists and researchers industry professionals and academicians and students of the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. | Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems Applications and Future Prospects

GBP 131.00
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Employees and Employers in Service Organizations Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

Employees and Employers in Service Organizations Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

With the increasing globalization and fast-paced technological advances in business today service organizations must to respond to the changing business dynamic between employers and employees. The service industry has metamorphosed into a revolution not only in United States but in developed and developing countries also. Highly industrialized countries have become ‘service economies’ at least when measured in terms of share of the workforce employed in service industries. This new book Employees and Employers in Service Organizations: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities the first volume in the 21st Century Business Management book series provides an in-depth exploration of recent concepts and trends in business management in the service industries. It looks at the changing expectations and loyalties of young workers and others and the challenges and opportunities presented for service employers. The book considers theory and research findings providing a plethora of practical implications and applications for these new workplace behavior dynamics. Exploring the different perspectives and concepts from the book’s researchers and authors Employees and Employers in Service Organizations: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities cover themes such as• work-life balance• spirituality in the workplace• emerging positive psychology concepts such as psychological capital knowledge management and mindfulness• expectations motivation and behavior of different generations such as Generation YThis informative volume will be valuable for faculty teaching courses in management and self-improvement for leaders and executives as well as for those in service industries. | Employees and Employers in Service Organizations Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

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Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management Research and Advancements

Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management Research and Advancements

This new volume provides a plethora of new information about potential medicinal herbs and their usefulness in treating diabetes and neurological diseases. Most large multinational companies are interested and engaged in the commercialization of herb-based formulations and consumers continue to seek natural-based therapies. Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management provides insight into plant-based novel molecules targeted for diabetes and neurological disorders. It looks at a selection of herbs that have proven effective in the management of diabetes and neurological disorders including migraine epilepsy memory disorders depression and more. Divided into ten chapters focusing on diabetes and its macro- and microvascular complications (migraine epilepsy memory disorders depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders) this book is structured to provide a source of reliable information and enrich the knowledge of readers. Each chapter briefly explains the epidemiology and pathophysiology of the disease state and the possible role of herbal drugs in the prevention of the particular disease. The reported pharmacological activities and possible mechanism of action of herbal drugs are also discussed in detail which makes this book informative and unique. This new volume will be a reliable reference complementing the substantial information on the use of herbal drugs in diabetes and neurological disorders that serve as the pillars of drug discovery and development. | Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management Research and Advancements

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Freshwater Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems Environmental Impact and Sustainable Management

Freshwater Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems Environmental Impact and Sustainable Management

This new volume addresses the environmental impacts of pollution on freshwater aquatic ecosystems and presents sustainable management and remediation practices and advanced technology help to address the different types of pollutants. Freshwater Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems: Environmental Impact and Sustainable Management considers the need for sustainable efficient and cost-effective tools and technologies to assess monitor and properly manage the increasing issues of aquatic pollution. It provides detailed accounts of the phenomena and mechanisms related to aquatic pollution and highlights the problems and threats associated with pollution contamination in freshwater. It provides useful insight into the sustainable and advanced pollution remediation technology adopted by different countries for the monitoring assessment and sustainable management of pollution. The chapters in the volume evaluate the sources of harmful pollutants which include industrial effluents sewage and runoff from agricultural industries which result in toxic microbes organic waste oils and high load of nutrients. Unsustainable management practices of domestic sewage and indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides lead to the technological disturbance of aquatic biota. In addition to harming aquatic biota these pollutants find their way into the human body through inhalation ingestion or absorption and finally tend to bio-accumulate in trophic levels of the food chain which poses a major risk to human beings. This book will be a valuable resource for ecologists environmentalists scientists and many others for their work in understanding and management of aquatic pollutants in freshwater biospheres. | Freshwater Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems Environmental Impact and Sustainable Management

GBP 139.00
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Event Tourism and Sustainable Community Development Advances Effects and Implications

Event Tourism and Sustainable Community Development Advances Effects and Implications

The event tourism business has become more and more essential to community development in countries around the world helping to increase the appeal of specific destinations and generating huge economic benefits for the communities of the destinations impacting local economies. With examples from India Sri Lanka Turkey Malaysia United Arab Emirates Bangladesh Cambodia Portugal Argentina and Zimbabwe this volume provides a valuable examination of sustainable community development in conjunction with event tourism along with helpful tools for promoting organizing and hosting successful events. This book looks at a wide range of festivals and other events around the world and examines their impact on tourism sustainability local culture and community and community development. It highlights rural as well as urban event tourism event tourism during and after COVID–19 how event tourism impacts women’s empowerment promoting event tourism and community development new opportunities and challenges in event tourism education and more. | Event Tourism and Sustainable Community Development Advances Effects and Implications

GBP 124.00
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Seaweed Biotechnology Biodiversity and Biotechnology of Seaweeds and Their Applications

Seaweed Biotechnology Biodiversity and Biotechnology of Seaweeds and Their Applications

Seaweeds are known for their rich bioactive compounds which promote health in human beings and are good for the ecosystem as well. They are also natural resources that are a major source of raw material for different industries. There are still undiscovered and unexploited compounds synthesized by seaweeds that may have potential applications in the pharmaceutical nutraceutical food and cosmetics industries. This book serves as a comprehensive knowledge source for the predominant roles of seaweeds in various sectors particularly in the areas of health environment and agriculture. It explores the diverse biodiversity aspects of seaweeds and their derivatives. The book critically reviews the present industrial challenges to investigate the novel compounds synthesized by seaweeds and their unique characteristics and benefits. The volume covers the various biodiversity attributes of tropical seaweeds their cultivation and bioactive compounds and the diverse agricultural and biomedical applications of new seaweed derivatives. The authors also discuss the current challenges emerging markets and latest developments in extracting the useful biomolecules from seaweeds as well as the role of seaweeds in food security and environmental mitigation. With chapters written by experts and professionals in the field this volume Seaweed Biotechnology: Biodiversity and Biotechnology of Seaweeds and Their Applications provides a deep understanding of the biodiversity of seaweeds around the world and their industrial biomedical and environmental applications. | Seaweed Biotechnology Biodiversity and Biotechnology of Seaweeds and Their Applications

GBP 131.00
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Deep Learning and IoT in Healthcare Systems Paradigms and Applications

Deep Learning and IoT in Healthcare Systems Paradigms and Applications

This new volume discusses the applications and challenges of deep learning and the internet of things for applications in healthcare. It describes deep learning techniques in conjunction with IoT used by practitioners and researchers worldwide. The authors explore the convergence of IoT and deep learning to enable things to communicate share information and coordinate decisions. The book includes deep feedforward networks regularization optimization algorithms convolutional networks sequence modeling and practical methodology. Chapters look at assistive devices in healthcare alerting and detection devices energy efficiency in using IoT data mining for gathering health information for individuals with autism IoT for mobile applications and more. The text also offers mathematical and conceptual background that presents the latest technology as well as a selection of case studies. | Deep Learning and IoT in Healthcare Systems Paradigms and Applications

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