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Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices

Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices

With chapters from audiology professionals from around the world Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science presented in two volumes—provides an abundance of information on the latest technological and procedural advances in this ever-improving field. Volume 1 primarily focuses on revised clinical protocols and provides information on new research to help guide decisions and criteria regarding diagnosis management and treatment of hearing-related issues. Topics include new clinical applications such as auditory steady-state response wideband acoustic immittance otoacoustic emissions frequency following response noise exposure genomics and hearing loss and more. The volume also includes a section on canine audiology allowing students and professionals a broader exposure to hearing science. | Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices

GBP 82.99
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Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda

Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda

Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology: A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era (2-volume set) provides an informative series of reviews from expert scientists who are at the forefront of their research into the endocrinology of invertebrates. These two volumes are timely and appropriate in this post-genomic era because of the rapid pace of change brought about by genome projects functional genomics and genetics (omics technologies). The volume shows the rich history and strong tradition of cutting-edge research using invertebrates that has opened up our broader understanding of comparative endocrinology and the evolution of regulatory pathways and systems. These reviews set the scene and context for this exciting new era of understanding that has come from this post-genomic revolution. This book undertakes the daunting task of covering most of the diverse endocrine systems that exist among invertebrates. The papers in this book will advance our knowledge of invertebrate endocrinology but also of endocrinology in general making the book will be valuable to researchers and students. | Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda

GBP 82.99
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Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites

Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites

This 4-volume set focuses on the use of microbial bioremediation and phytoremediation to clean up pollutants in soil such as pesticides petroleum hydrocarbons metals and chlorinated solvents which reduce the soil's fertility and renders it unfit for plant growth. Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites begins with an overview of phytoremediation and the role of environmental factors. It goes on to introduce soil assessment techniques and offers methods of remediation designed to combat soil and agricultural degradation. It discusses soils contaminated by heavy metals; microbial and phytoremediation-based removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from coal crude oil and gasoline; microbial bioremediation and amelioration of pesticide-contaminated soils; phytoremediation techniques for biomedical waste contaminated sites; as well as biomediation processes for human waste sites. Biopesticides are also explained as an alternative to conventional pesticides. Other volumes in the 4-volume set:• Volume 2: Microbial Approaches and Recent Trends• Volume 3: Inventive Techniques Research Methods and Case Studies• Volume 4: Degradation of Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls Together these four volumes provide in-depth coverage of the mechanisms advantages and disadvantages of the bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies for safe and sustainable soil management. | Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites

GBP 131.00
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Ethnobotany of India 5-Volume Set

Ethnobotany of India 5-Volume Set

This new 5-volume set Ethnobotany of India provides an informative overview of human-plant interrelationships in India focusing on the regional plants and their medicinal properties and uses. Each volume focuses on a different significant region of India including Volume 1: Eastern Ghats and Deccan Volume 2: Western Ghats and West Coast of Peninsular India Volume 3: North-East India and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Volume 4: Western and Central Himalaya Volume 5: The Indo-Gangetic Region and Central India With chapters written by experts in the field the book provides comprehensive information on the tribals (the indigenous populations of the region) and knowledge on plants that grow around them. Each volume includes an introductory chapter with an overview of the region and then goes on to cover ethnic diversity and culture of the ethnic tribes plants used for healing and medical purposes for humans and animals ethnic food plants and ethnic food preparation specific information on the ethnomedicinal plants the parts used and the diseases cured other uses of plants by the ethnic tribes such as for fiber dyes flavor and recreation conservation documentation and management efforts of the ethnic communities and their plant knowledge The books include the details of the plants used their scientific names the parts used and how the plants are used providing the what how and why of plant usage. The volumes are well illustrated with over 100 color and 130 b/w illustrations. Together the five volumes in the Ethnobotany of India series bring together the available ethnobotanical knowledge of India in one place. India is one of the most important regions of the old world and its ancient and culturally rich and diverse knowledge of ethnobotany will be valuable to many in the fields of botany and plant sciences pharmacognosy and pharmacology nutraceuticals and others. The books also consider the threat to plant biodiversity imposed by environmental degradation which impacts cultural diversity. | Ethnobotany of India 5-Volume Set

GBP 640.00
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Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera

Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera

With chapters from audiology professionals from around the world Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science-presented in two volumes—provides an abundance of valuable information on the latest technological and procedural advances in this ever-improving field. Volume 1 primarily focuses on revised clinical protocols and provides information on new research to help guide decisions and criteria regarding diagnosis management and treatment of hearing-related issues. Topics include new clinical applications such as auditory steady-state response wideband acoustic immittance otoacoustic emissions frequency following response noise exposure genomics and hearing loss and more. Volume 2 includes sections with material related to hearing devices hearing in special populations such as the children and the elderly as well chapters on the fast-growing subfields of otoprotection and regeneration including pharmacologic otoprotection stem cells and nanotechnology. Topics include early auditory development in children after cochlear implantation music therapy the effect of music on hearing health and auditory enhancement. | Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera

GBP 308.00
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New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set explains and explores the important fundamental and advanced modern concepts from various areas of nanochemistry and more broadly the nanosciences. This innovative and one-of-a kind set consists of three volumes that focus on structural nanochemistry topological nanochemistry and sustainable nanochemistry respectively collectively forming an explicative handbook in nanochemistry. The compilation provides a rich resource that is both thorough and accessible encompassing the core concepts of multiple areas of nanochemistry. It also explores the content through a trans-disciplinary lens integrating the basic and advanced modern concepts in nanochemistry with various examples applications issues tools algorithms and even historical notes on the important people from physical quantum theoretical mathematical and even biological chemistry. | New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

GBP 385.00
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Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 1: Data Science and AI​ ​Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 1: Data Science and AI​ ​Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

The new book presents a valuable selection of state-of-the-art technological advancements using the concepts of AI and machine learning highlighting the use of predictive analytics of data to find timely solutions to real-time problems. It helps to identify applicable approaches in order to enhance automate and develop effective solutions to challenges in data science and artificial intelligence. The various novel approaches include applications in healthcare natural language processing and smart cities. As such the book is divided into sections that address: Computational Intelligence in Image Processing Computational Intelligence in Healthcare Techniques for Natural Language Processing Computational Intelligence in Smart Cities The very diverse range of topics include AI and machine learning applications for In security: For using digital image processing for image fusion (face recognition feature extraction object detection as well tracking moving object identification) for person re-identification for security purposes. In healthcare and medicine: For diagnosis and prediction of breast cancer other cancers diabetes heart disease; for predicting susceptibility to COVID-19; for prediction of mood and anxiety disorders. In agriculture: For prediction of crop profit; for prediction of cropping patterns and recommendation for crop cultivation. In traffic science/smart cities: For understanding road scene images for detection of traffic signs for devising a fog-based intelligent traffic phase timing regulation system In language/speech/text: For automatic text summarization for document indexing for unstructured data for speech/accent recognition for sound separation for American Sign Language interpretation for nonsigners for emotional recognition and analysis through speech body postures with facial expressions and other body movements (to improve the performance of virtual personal assistants / emotion recognition using speech body postures with facial expressions and other body movements. This volume offers valuable information for researchers working in interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary areas of healthcare image analysis natural language processing and smart cities. This includes academicians people in industry and students with engineering background with research interest in these areas. These peer-review chapters were selected from the International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems (CIAIS- 2021) held in April 2021 at Manav Rachna University India. Together with Volume 2: Advances in Digital Transformation this 2-volume set offers an abundacne of valuable information on emerging technologies in computational intelligence in information systems focusing on data science and artificial intelliegence. | Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 1: Data Science and AI​ ​Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

GBP 147.00
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Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 5-Volume Set

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 5-Volume Set

This new five-volume set brings together innovative research new concepts and novel developments in applied chemistry and chemical engineering. It covers an array of topics with the volumes covering: Mathematical and Analytical Techniques Principles Methodology and Evaluation Methods Interdisciplinary Approaches to Theory and Modeling with Applications Experimental Techniques and Methodical Developments Research Methodologies in Modern Chemistry and Applied Science Volume 1 addresses new informatics tools for applied chemistry and computer science. It presents a modern approach to modeling and calculation and also looks at experimental design in applied chemistry and chemical engineering. The volume discusses the developments of advanced chemical products and respective tools to characterize and predict the chemical material properties and behavior. Volume 2 focuses on three main aspects: principles methodology and evaluation methods. It presents a selection of chapters on recent developments of theoretical mathematical and computational conceptions as well as chapters on modeling and simulation of specific research themes covering applied chemistry and chemical engineering. This book attempts to bridge the gap between classical analysis and modern applications. Volume 3 reviews introduces and develops the mathematical models that are most frequently encountered in sophisticated chemical engineering domains. The volume provides a collection of models illustrating the power and richness of the mathematical sciences in supplying insight into the operation of important real-world systems. It fills a gap within modeling texts focusing on applications across a broad range of disciplines. Volume 4 provides a detailed yet easy-to-follow treatment of various techniques useful for characterizing the structure and properties of engineering materials. This timely volume provides an overview of new methods and presents experimental research in applied chemistry using modern approaches. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications and then goes on to demonstrate the advantage and disadvantages of each physical technique. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. Volume 5 is designed to fulfill the requirements of scientists and engineers who wish to be able to carry out experimental research in chemistry and applied science using modern methods. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. | Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 5-Volume Set

GBP 560.00
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Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 2: Advances in Digital Transformation Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 2: Advances in Digital Transformation Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

This new volume presents a selection of state-of-the-art technological advancements in IoT network technologies and software engineering that address unsolved issues in computational intelligence. The volume focuses on empirical theoretical and application perspectives on smart technologies and computational intelligence identifying the advantages and limitations of each. The chapters on smart technologies address their application in communication services healthcare and assistive technology urban waste management vehicle pollution and accident detection and more. The technologies encompass the use of machine learning blockchain fog computing etc. The volume goes on to discuss computational intelligence in network technologies as well as cryptography mechanisms internet privacy protection satellite communication technology ant colony optimization algorithms etc. The topics on computational intelligence in software engineering include security optimization via software-defined networking education-based interactive automated agent data warehouse requirement engineering and more. Together with Volume 1: Data Science and AI Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021 this 2-volume set offers and abundance of valuable information on emerging technologies in computational intelligence. | Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 2: Advances in Digital Transformation Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

GBP 147.00
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Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering 3-volume set

Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering 3-volume set

Although nanotechnology has revolutionized fields such as medicine genetics biology bioengineering mechanics and chemistry its increasing application in the food industry is relatively recent in comparison. Nanotechnology is being used to discover new methods for creating new flavors extending food shelf life and improving food protection and nutritional value. Nanotechnology in the food industry is now being explored for intelligent nutrient delivery systems smart foods contaminant detection nanodevices and nanosensors advanced food processing antimicrobial chemicals encapsulation and green nanomaterials. This new three-volume set Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering addresses a multitude of topical issues and new developments in the field. Volume 1 focuses food preservation food packaging and sustainable agriculture while Volume 2 looks at nanotechnology in food process engineering applications of biomaterials in food products and the use of modern nanotechnology for human health. The third volume explores the newest trends in nanotechnology for food applications and their application for improving food delivery systems. Together these three volumes provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at the emerging status of nanotechnology in the food processing industry explaining the benefits and drawbacks of various methodologies that will aid in the improvement and development of food product sourcing and food hygiene monitoring methods. Volume 1 discusses emerging nanotechnolgical applications in food processing packaging and preservation. It focuses on using nanoparticles for safe and nutritional food production protecting crops from pests increasing nutritional value and providing solutions for various environmental issues. This book especially deals with nanotechnology for controlling plant pathogens food packaging and preservation agricultural productivity wastewater treatment and bioenergy production. Volume 2 discusses nanotechnology use in non-thermal techniques such as high-pressure processing (HPP) pulsed electric fields (PEFs) pulsed light ultraviolet microwave ohmic heating electrospinning and nano- and microencapsulation. This volume looks at the role and application of minimal processing techniques such as ozone treatment vacuum drying osmotic dehydration dense phase carbon dioxide treatment and high-pressure assisted freezing. The successful applications of nanotechnologies on juices meat and fish fruits and vegetable slices food surface purees milk and milk products extraction drying enhancement and encapsulation of micro-macro nutrients are also considered. The volume also presents several computer-aided techniques that are emerging in the food processing sector such as robotics radio frequency identification (RFID) three-dimensional food printing artificial intelligence etc. Significant role of food properties in design of specific food and edible packaging films have been elucidated. Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery provides an overview of the current trends in nanotechnology for food applications and food delivery systems. Topics include a collection of chapters on diverse topics including the stability of nanoparticles in food nanobiosensing for the detection of food contaminants nanotechnology applications in agriculture the role of nanotechnology in nutrient delivery how nanotechnology is applied in dairy products biofunctional magnetic nanoparticles in food safety the development of nutraceuticals using nanotechnological tools and more. | Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering 3-volume set

GBP 385.00
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Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1 Diversity Production and Crop Improvement

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1 Diversity Production and Crop Improvement

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1: Diversity Production and Crop Improvements is part of a two-volume compendium that addresses the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. Volume 1 on Diversity Production and Crop Improvement outlines the contemporary trends in sustainable horticulture research covering such topics as crop diversity species variability and conservation strategies production technology tree architecture management plant propagation and nutrition management organic farming and new dynamics in breeding and marketing of horticulture crops. Sections include:Genetic Resources & Biodiversity ConservationProduction & Marketing of Horticulture CropsCrop Improvement & BiotechnologyTogether with Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition this two-volume compendium presents an abundance of new research on sustainable horticulture that will be valuable for a broad audience including students of horticulture faculty and instructors scientists agriculturists government and nongovernment organizations and other industry professionals. | Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1 Diversity Production and Crop Improvement

GBP 82.99
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Omics in Clinical Practice Genomics Pharmacogenomics Proteomics and Transcriptomics in Clinical Research

Omics in Clinical Practice Genomics Pharmacogenomics Proteomics and Transcriptomics in Clinical Research

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book serves as an introduction to genomics proteomics and transcriptomics putting these fields in relation to human disease and ailments. The various chapters consider the role of translation and personalized medicine as well as pathogen detection evolution and infection in relation to genomics proteomics and transcriptomics. The topic of companion diagnostics is also covered. The book is broken into five sections. Part I examines the connection between omics and human disease. Part II looks at the applications for the fields of translational and personalized medicine. Part III focuses on molecular and genetic markers. Part IV describes the use of omics while studying pathogens and Part V examines the applications for companion diagnostics. The book:• Introduces genomics proteomics and transcriptomics in relation to human disease and ailments • Considers the role of translation and personalized medicine in relation to genomics proteomics and transcriptomics • Covers molecular and genetic markers • Considers the role of genomics proteomics and transcriptomics in relation to pathogen detection evolution and infection • Covers companion diagnostics in relation to genomics proteomics and transcriptomics clinical applications and research | Omics in Clinical Practice Genomics Pharmacogenomics Proteomics and Transcriptomics in Clinical Research

GBP 82.99
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Current Research in Embryology

Current Research in Embryology

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Embryology is the study of embryos. It is the branch of biological science that deals with the formation and early development of an individual organism from fertilization of the egg (ovum) to birth. This collection includes articles on some of the most important topics in embryology today such as cryopreservation of human embryos in vitro generation of neurons from embryonic stem cells embryonic transfer transcriptional profiling and more. | Current Research in Embryology

GBP 82.99
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Reproductive Physiology in Plants

Reproductive Physiology in Plants

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. In horticulture agriculture and food science plants’ reproductive physiology is an important topic relating to fruits and vegetables the main consumable parts of plants. All aspects of plant physiology including plants’ reproductive systems are important to the production of food fibers medicine cosmetics and even fuels. This volume presents many new studies on plants’ reproductive systems including new research on sperm cells in plant reproduction; the effect of herbivory on plant reproduction; disturbances to functional diversity; plant genes hormones DNA; and much more. | Reproductive Physiology in Plants

GBP 82.99
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Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems 2-volume set

Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems 2-volume set

This new two-volume addresses a number of state-of-the-art developments and unsolved open issues in the field of computational intelligence. Volume 1 focuses on data science and artificial intelligence. It highlights the use of predictive analytics of data from various application domains to find timely solutions to various problems. The book focuses on the research developments limitations and management of real-time problems using computational intelligence by identifying applicable approaches in order to enhance automate and develop effective solutions. The volume introduces empirical research prospects of theoretical research and applications in data science and artificial intelligence. The chapters present diverse application of computer intelligence and machine learning in security healthcare and medicine agriculture traffic science/smart cities and language and text conversion. Volume 2 demonstrates empirical theoretical and application perspectives on smart technologies computational intelligence in network technologies and computational intelligence in software engineering identifying the advantages and limitations of each. The chapters on smart technologies address their application in such areas as communication services healthcare and assistive technology urban waste management vehicle pollution and accident detection and more. The technologies encompass the use of machine learning blockchain fog computing satellite communication technology ant colony optimization algorithms etc. Together these two volumes offer new research on presented by young and dynamic researchers and experts from industry and academia sharing a plethora of new and emerging technologies that support their effective operations in computational intelligence in information systems. These peer-review chapters were selected from the International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems’ (CIAIS- 2021) held in April 2021 at Manav Rachna University India. | Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems 2-volume set

GBP 208.00
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Phytochemistry Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications

Phytochemistry Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications

This first book in this three-volume set provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics in phytochemistry. With chapters from professional specialists from key institutions around the world the volume starts with an introduction to phytochemistry and details the fundamentals. Part II discusses the state-of-the-art modern methods and techniques in phytochemical research while Part III provides an informative overview of computational phytochemistry and its applications. Part IV presents novel research findings in the discovery of drugs that will be effective in the treatment of diseases. The chapters are drawn carefully and integrated sequentially to aid flow consistency and continuity. | Phytochemistry Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture

Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture

This new volume Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture presents strategies for the management of soil and crop diseases. Microbes have attracted worldwide attention due to their role in disease management and remediation of polluted soils. Taking a sustainable approach this book explores the means of integrating various microbial management approaches to achieve the desired levels of crop yield under both conventional soils and neglected soils through the use of biopesticides and other botanicals as well as biomolecules. This book also presents a broad and updated view of molecular nitrogen fixation and phosphate-solubilizing and sulfur-transforming microbes for nutrition of crops in relation to the role of metal tolerant microbes in providing protection to plants grown in metal-contaminated soils. The preparation and application of biofertilizers utilization of household waste materials and use of genetically modified microorganisms (GMOs) in plant growth and development are also well discussed in the volume.

GBP 82.99
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Current Research in Pharmaceutical Technology

Current Research in Pharmaceutical Technology

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Pharmaceutical technology deals with the discovery production processing and safe and effective delivery of medications to patients. Technologies involved include computer modeling for research bioengineering for research instrumentation processes and methods for increasing production and computing technology and biosystematics for the management and analysis of data. This new book covers a wide range of important topics on today’s pharmaceutical technology such as in vitro drug release and controlled drug delivery the use of nanotechnology in pharmaceuticals quantum dot imaging assessment and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and much more. | Current Research in Pharmaceutical Technology

GBP 82.99
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Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation

Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation

This important volume the ninth in the Research Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation book series provides an invaluable addition to the literature and knowledge on the ever-growing need for sustainable irrigation for agricultural crops in many water-scarce parts of the world. The book specifically covers advances in fertigation for water management in general as well as for specific crops such as peaches maize and citrus crops. Specific topics include:• The design of various surface and subsurface water emitters• Using information from weather stations for irrigation purposes• Ultra low drip irrigation technology• The management of weeds in crops using micro irrigation• New technology and advances in fertigationWith chapters from researchers and practitioners in agricultural engineering water research and technology soil conservation and other fields this compendium provides a wealth of useful information that can be put into practice to enhance crop production. | Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation

GBP 82.99
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Sustainable Agriculture Advances in Technological Interventions

Sustainable Agriculture Advances in Technological Interventions

This new volume looks at the evolution and challenges of sustainable agriculture a field that is growing in use and popularity discussing some of the important ideas practices and policies that are essential to an effective sustainable agriculture strategy. The book features 25 chapters written by experts in crop improvement natural resource management crop protection social sciences and product development. The volume provides a good understanding of the use of sustainable agriculture and the sustainable management of agri-horticultural crops focusing on eco-friendly approaches such as the utilization of waste materials. Topics include ecofriendly plant protection measures climate change and natural resource management tools to mitigate the effect of extreme weather events agrochemical research and regulation soil carbon sequestration water and nutrient management in agricultural systems and more. Key features:Discusses sustainable agriculture within the framework of recent challenges in agricultureLooks at the development and diversification of crops and cultural practices to enhance biological and economic stabilityDiscusses innovative nanotechnologies in research and production technologiesHighlights the development of new varieties in agri-horticultural cropsDiscusses use of recent technologies for soil–plant–microbe–environment interactions. | Sustainable Agriculture Advances in Technological Interventions

GBP 82.99
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Engineering Interventions in Foods and Plants

Engineering Interventions in Foods and Plants

With contributions from a broad range of leading professors and scientists this volume focuses on new areas of processing technologies in foods and plants to help meet the increasing food demand of the rapidly growing populations of the world. The first section of the book is devoted to emerging entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for rural peoples in food and agricultural processing specifically beekeeping technology and honey processing; herbal formulations for treatment of dental diseases; and engineering interventions for the extraction of essential oils from plants. Part 2 contains three chapters that discuss technological interventions in foods and plants for human health benefits looking particularly at coffee tea and green leaf vegetable processing technology. The volume goes to look at several management strategies in agricultural engineering with a chapter on production technology of ethanol from various sources and its potential applications in various industries including chemical food pharmaceutical as well as biofuel. Food grain storage structures are addressed as well focusing on minimizing losses from microbial pests as well as insect pests during grain storage by utilizing different efficient storage structures The volume provides a valuable resource for students instructors and researchers of foods and plants processing technology. In addition food and plant science professionals who are seeking recent advanced and innovative knowledge in processing will find this book helpful. | Engineering Interventions in Foods and Plants

GBP 82.99
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Handbook of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering

Handbook of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering

Handbook of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering focuses on recent AI technologies and applications that provide some very promising solutions and enhanced technology in the biomedical field. Recent advancements in computational techniques such as machine learning Internet of Things (IoT) and big data accelerate the deployment of biomedical devices in various healthcare applications. This volume explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied to these expert systems by mimicking the human expert’s knowledge in order to predict and monitor the health status in real time. The accuracy of the AI systems is drastically increasing by using machine learning digitized medical data acquisition wireless medical data communication and computing infrastructure AI approaches helping to solve complex issues in the biomedical industry and playing a vital role in future healthcare applications. The volume takes a multidisciplinary perspective of employing these new applications in biomedical engineering exploring the combination of engineering principles with biological knowledge that contributes to the development of revolutionary and life-saving concepts.

GBP 82.99
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Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery

Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery

Although nanotechnology has revolutionized fields such as medicine genetics biology bioengineering mechanics and chemistry its increasing application in the food industry is relatively recent in comparison. Nanotechnology in the food industry is now being explored for creating new flavors extending food shelf life and improving food protection and nutritional value as well as for intelligent nutrient delivery systems “smart” foods contaminant detection nanodevices and nanosensors advanced food processing antimicrobial chemicals encapsulation and green nanomaterials. This new three-volume set addresses a multitude of topical issues and new developments in the field. Volume 1 focuses on food preservation food packaging and sustainable agriculture while Volume 2 looks at nanotechnology in food process engineering applications of biomaterials in food products and the use of modern nanotechnology for human health. The third volume explores the newest trends in nanotechnology for food applications and their application for improving food delivery systems. Together these three volumes provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at the emerging status of nanotechnology in the food processing industry explaining the benefits and drawbacks of various methodologies that will aid in the improvement and development of food product sourcing and food hygiene monitoring methods. Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery provides an overview of the current trends in nanotechnology for food applications and food delivery systems. Topics include a collection of chapters on diverse topics including the stability of nanoparticles in food nanobiosensing for the detection of food contaminants nanotechnology applications in agriculture the role of nanotechnology in nutrient delivery how nanotechnology is applied in dairy products biofunctional magnetic nanoparticles in food safety the development of nutraceuticals using nanotechnological tools and more. | Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery

GBP 139.00
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Essentials of Statistics In Agricultural Sciences

Essentials of Statistics In Agricultural Sciences

An understanding of the basics logic and theory of statistics is essential for agricultural researchers for dealing with the interpretation of data. This volume presents some of the basic and necessary concepts of statistical tools specifically as applied to the statistics of agriculture and allied fields. It covers basic statistics design of experiments sampling techniques time series inference outlines forecasting models data handling and statistical software in an easy-to-understand manner that is aimed at students and researchers with little or no mathematical background. In the agriculture scenario students and researchers face problems that can be addressed with statistical tools planning of field experiments collection of data analysis interpretation of the data etc. In this book statistical theories are discussed with the help of examples from real-life situations in agriculture and allied fields followed by worked-out examples. Each chapter is followed by a number of problems and questions that will help readers gain confidence in solving those problems. The volume also provides an analysis of how data is important and introduces the reader to using statistical software such as MS Excel SAS (Statistical Analysis System) JMP Minitab and R (from the R Foundation for Statistical Computing). | Essentials of Statistics In Agricultural Sciences

GBP 82.99
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