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Juzen-taiho-to (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang) Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications

Juzen-taiho-to (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang) Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications

Kampo is a traditional Japanese herbal medicine that takes a holistic approach to healing. Since Kampo is currently being used for the treatment of a wide range of diseases with many reports of clinical effectiveness it is playing an increasingly important role in Japan's modern-day health care. Juzen-taiho-to (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang): Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications presents a concise overview of the important Kampo formula of Juzen-taiho-to. The book describes the therapeutic indications and traditional uses of Juzen-taiho-to followed by its taxonomy cultivation quality assurance and chemical constituents and pharmacological actions of raw plant material as the component herbs. Experts in the field discuss up-to-date findings and topics associated with the pharmacology and clinical application of Juzen-taiho-to including its important immunomodulating anti-tumor and anti-metastatic properties toxicology and side effects and other related formulations. Today Kampo medicine is steadily gaining acceptance by Japan's national health insurance system the medical community and contemporary society. This book provides a comprehensive review of Juzen-taiho-to and demonstrates how Kampo and other herbal medicines are becoming the popular practical and preferred treatments of tomorrow. | Juzen-taiho-to (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang) Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications

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A Ditadura Militar e a Governança da Água no Brasil (The Military Dictatorship and Water Governance in Brazil) Ideologia Poderes Político-E

A Ditadura Militar e a Governança da Água no Brasil (The Military Dictatorship and Water Governance in Brazil) Ideologia Poderes Político-E

In recent decades there has been an exponential increase in large hydroelectric plants in Brazil especially in the Amazon region. These large hydraulic structures impact the environment and the lives of people living in the places where they settle and require a special type of water governance. The dictatorial regime (1964-1985) created a standard for the construction of these great structures through an institutional and legal framework which benefited the Brazilian business elite but also through the creation of a popular imagination which shows itself lasting progress on the country's progress and development. The suspension of security the fragility of institutional environmental structures the disrespect for indigenous reserves the lack of clarity about the concept of affected population and the non-payment of fair compensation were identified as one of the main challenges for a democratic water governance in the country. In the late 1970s the Dam-Affected Movement (MAB) began its organization and is also studied in this research. The study is an important and insightful academic contribution to the understanding of the main bottlenecks of effective water governance in Brazil. | A Ditadura Militar e a Governança da Água no Brasil (The Military Dictatorship and Water Governance in Brazil) Ideologia Poderes Político-E

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Viral Pathogenesis in Diagrams

Viral Pathogenesis in Diagrams

Viral Pathogenesis in Diagrams is the first book of its kind to illustrate viral pathogenesis on a comparative basis. The text covers the pathogenesis of viral diseases including vertebrates invertebrates plants and protists. The diagrams summarize and integrate large numbers of observations from electron microscopy to clinical data into a single picture or a few related drawings. Organized alphabetically by virus family or groups this book covers the complete domain of virology. Transcending photographs and experimental data the diagrams are ideally suited to illustrate the pathogenesis of viral diseases from infection to host defenses and cell death. Included are two chapters describing general pathogenesis in vertebrate virus infections and illustrating the spread of viruses through the body as well as cytopathology and host defenses. One chapter illustrates the pathogenic behavior of 19 vertebrate virus families especially herpesviruses and retroviruses. The 268 diagrams in Viral Pathogenesis in Diagrams were selected from over 800 diagrams of English and French virological literature including one derived from a famous drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. This up-to-date reference will promote understanding and future research.

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Methods in Product Design New Strategies in Reengineering

Methods in Product Design New Strategies in Reengineering

As industries adopt consumer-focused product development strategies they should offer broader product ranges in shorter design times and the processes that can manufacture in arbitrary lot sizes. In addition they would need to apply state-of-the-art methods and tools to easily conduct early product design and development trade-off analysis among competing objectives. Methods in Product Design: New Strategies in Reengineering supplies insights into the methods and techniques that enable implementing a consumer-focused product design philosophy by integrating design and development capabilities with intelligent computer-based systems. The book defines customer focused design and discusses ways to assess changing demands and sources and delves into what is needed to successfully manufacture goods in a demanding market. It reviews proven methods for assessing customer need. Then after showing how changing needs impact the reengineering of products it explains how change can be efficiently achieved. It details how IT advances and technology support customer-focused product development discusses cutting-edge mass customization principles that maximize cost-effective production and illustrates how to implement effective predictive maintenance policies. Methods in Product Design: New Strategies in Reengineering provides methods state-of-the-art technologies and new strategies for customer-focused product design and development that allow organizations to quickly respond to the demanding global marketplace. | Methods in Product Design New Strategies in Reengineering

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Polymers in Concrete

Polymers in Concrete

Increasing attention is being given to the use of concrete-polymer composites as high performance and multi-functional materials in the construction industry as well as in mechanical electrical and chemical engineering. Particular interest is being given to these materials in Japan and other East Asian countries. This book forms the proceedings of the Second East Asia Symposium on Polymers in Concrete (II-EASPIC) held under the auspices of the Japan Charter of ICPIC (the International Congress on Polymers in Concrete). Papers are presented by international experts from thirteen different countries. Many aspects of the subject are discussed including: new developments in the theory and practice of polymer composites; studies of their performance; appropriate manufacturing techniques and materials selection processes; their structural design; various types of concrete using polymers; methods of restoration and conservation using composites; overlays; adhesives and coating used in concrete works special innovative developments and techniques for recycling.

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Emergencies in Psychiatry in Low- and Middle-income Countries

Emergencies in Psychiatry in Low- and Middle-income Countries

There is a need to not only understand psychiatric emergencies in low- and middle-income countries but also to formulate logical and acceptable forms of intervention. This book gives the reader an overview of the kinds of psychiatric emergencies that can occur and the strategies employed to manage these in developing countries. The book covers anxiety disorders psychotic disorders personality disorders substance abuse disorders grief suicidal behaviour and psychiatric emergencies following disasters. It also deals with special population groups such as women children and the elderly who require different modes of intervention. | Emergencies in Psychiatry in Low- and Middle-income Countries

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Molecular Imaging in Oncology

Molecular Imaging in Oncology

With molecular imaging becoming one the fastest growing topics in medical schools Informa Healthcare presents Molecular Imaging in Oncology the first comprehensive reference on molecular imaging in oncology. Giving clinicians and researchers a greater understanding of the current field this text covers:instrumentation and techniquescancer imagingprobe designmolecular genetic imagingcellular processesclinical translationFilled with over 500 images of which more than 50 are in color illustrating diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of molecular imaging in cancer this text outlines all procedures for radiologists radiology physicists and radiation oncologists in a concise single-source guide.

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Applied Mathematics in Hydrogeology

Applied Mathematics in Hydrogeology

As introduced in Dr. Lee's 10-week class Applied Mathematics in Hydrogeology is written for professionals and graduate students who have a keen interest in the application of mathematics in hydrogeology. Its first seven chapters cover analytical solutions for problems commonly encountered in the study of quantitative hydrogeology while the final three chapters focus on solving linear simultaneous equations finite element analysis and inversion for parameter determination. Dr. Lee provides various equation-solving methods that are of interest to hydrogeologists geophysicists soil scientists and civil engineers as well as applied physicists and mathematicians. In the classroom this same information will help students realize how familiar equations in hydrogeology are derived-an important step toward development of a student's own mathematical models. Unlike other applied mathematics books that are structured according to systematic methodology Applied Mathematics in Hydrogeology emphasizes equation-solving methods according to topics. Hydrogeological problems and governing differential equations are introduced including hydraulic responses to pumping in confined and unconfined aquifers as well as transport of heat and solute in flowing groundwater.

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Microbial Diversity in Honeybees

Microbial Diversity in Honeybees

Honeybees are an important link in our food chain because they are major pollinators of food crops. In recent years honeybee populations have declined precipitously perhaps due to changes in their microbiome. This book describes and identifies the bee microbiome using a proteomics technology. Chapters include the detection and identification of microbes found in honeybees collected around the United States. This book contains new data and illustrates the rich diversity of microbes as collected by honeybees. It is a must read for everyone concerned about the honeybee and working in the industry. | Microbial Diversity in Honeybees

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Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases

Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases

The establishment of precise and reliable biomarker tests for the early stages of cardiovascular disease is of great importance and can be the cornerstone in the prevention of future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Furthermore some biomarkers may provide important information concerning the pathogenesis of CVD or appear to be useful in risk stratification in CVD diagnosis or in monitoring therapy; many others may be risk factors themselves representing therefore potential targets of therapy. The ideal biomarker should have the following characteristics: highly sensitive specific reliable accessible standardized dependable cost effective and easily interpretable by clinicians. The present book focuses on the presentation and evaluation of the most promising classical and novel biochemical markers used in CVD (coronary artery disease hypertension heart failure hyperlipidemia peripheral arterial disease). The underlying pathophysiological characteristics of each biomarker as well as potential clinical implications in daily practice are reviewed in this book. | Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases

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Air Distribution in Buildings

Air Distribution in Buildings

Air Distribution in Buildings is a concise and practical guide to air distribution system design and managing air conditioning systems in buildings. Making use of 40 years of experience in the design of air conditioning and ventilations systems and other electromechanical services this structured reference for built environment engineering offers in-depth coverage of air distribution technology. The text brings together a wide range of information and offers technical guidance on the design calculation and efficient operation of air distribution in buildings. The text highlights the special characteristics of air distribution in individual spaces. It presents the basic and fundamental concepts of air distribution as it relates to grilles and outlets room space and buildings. It focuses on air distribution systems in large buildings starting with simple rooms and then moving on to more complex configurations. It also sums up the latest standards and best practices in air conditioning engineering. Includes knowledge of the new trends in buildings’ air distribution Provides systematic analyses of the air flow regimes heat transfer and relative humidity in a collection of special built environments Presents energy analyses of the air conditioning systems for operating theaters and sporting facilities in unusual and severe climatic conditions Offers a description of flow characteristics in archeological monuments with emphasis on combating excessive moisture Introduces examples of very dense occupancy built environments moisture sensitive environments and open space air conditioning Details advanced treatment of flow characterization in large public buildings This text serves as an ideal resource for air conditioning engineers contractors and consultants. It also benefits mechanical and architectural engineering students.

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Decision Making in Risk Management Quantifying Intangible Risk Factors in Projects

Decision Making in Risk Management Quantifying Intangible Risk Factors in Projects

Project risk management is regarded as a necessary dimension of effective project delivery. Current practices tend to focus on tangible issues such as late delivery of equipment or the implications of technology. This book introduces a framework to identify emergent behavior-centric intangible risks and the conditions that initiate them. Decision Making in Risk Management: Quantifying Intangible Risk Factors in Projects identifies the quantitative measures to assess behavior-induced risks by presenting a framework that limits the interpersonal tension of addressing behavioral risks. Included in the book is an illustrative case study from the oil and gas sector that demonstrates the use of the framework. The missing dimension of behavior-centric intangible risk factors in current risk identification is explored. The book goes on to cover management processes providing a systematic analytical approach to mitigate subjectivity when addressing behavioral risks in projects. This book is useful to those working in the fields of Project Management Systems Engineering Risk Management and Behavioral Science. | Decision Making in Risk Management Quantifying Intangible Risk Factors in Projects

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Methods in Pain Research

Methods in Pain Research

In the past two decades pain research has become one of the most rapidly growing areas of neuroscience activity. Methods in Pain Research brings together in a single volume a survey of the methods that can be used to study a reaction or 'sensory report' in humans that can only be inferred by indirect means in animal or tissues studies. It presents source material useful advice and guidance to specific details as well as examples of current usage. With each topic presented by one or more of the leading experts in the field it examines the major modern techniques used in studying pain including gene linkage brain imaging methods the use of transgenic rodent models painful sensory neuropathy models and more. The material also covers conventional methods of pain study such as anatomical and electophysiological techniques. Methods in Pain Research provides up-to-date methodology and a guide to the strategies of experimental design.

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Geoinformatics in Applied Geomorphology

Geoinformatics in Applied Geomorphology

With recent innovations in the arena of remote sensing and geographic information systems the use of geoinformatics in applied geomorphology is receiving more attention than ever. Geoinformatics in Applied Geomorphology examines how modern concepts technologies and methods in geoinformatics can be used to solve a wide variety of applied geomorphologic problems such as characterization of arid coastal fluvial aeolian glacial karst and tectonic landforms; natural hazard zoning and mitigations; petroleum exploration; and groundwater exploration and management. Using case studies to illustrate concepts and methods this book covers: Arid environments such as the Thar desert West Texas the Qatar Peninsula and the Dead Sea areas Coastal shoreline changes in Kuwait Coastal zone management in India Estuarine bathymetric study of Tampa Bay Florida Fluvial landforms of the Elbe river basin Germany Subsurface coastal geomorphology and coastal morphological changes due to tsunamis in the East coast of India The Himalayas Jammu & Kashmir Western Ghats and Precambrian terrain of South India The result of extensive research by an interdisciplinary team of contributors Geoinformatics in Applied Geomorphology is designed for students researchers and professionals in the areas of geomorphology geological engineering geography remote sensing and geographic information systems.

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Artificial Intelligence in Games

Artificial Intelligence in Games

This book covers all the necessary topics that a professional game AI programmer needs to know from math and steering behaviours to terrain analysis pathfinding and decision-making. Written to be easily accessible each topic is accompanied by an example game that allows the reader to add their own code to see the effects their changes have. Each chapter is split into two parts. The first part covers the necessary theory in a friendly conversational manner using visual examples and fictional game scenarios to give additional context. The second part is a coding tutorial in C# for the topic at hand. Each chapter has its own example game available to download written in C# in the Unity Game Engine. This book will be suitable for students and aspiring games programmers looking to gain a grounding in game AI techniques. | Artificial Intelligence in Games

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Introduction to Econophysics Contemporary Approaches with Python Simulations

Introduction to Econophysics Contemporary Approaches with Python Simulations

Econophysics explores the parallels between physics and economics and is an exciting topic that is attracting increasing attention. However there is a lack of literature that explains the topic from a broad perspective. This book introduces advanced undergraduates and graduate students in physics and engineering to the topic from this outlook and is accompanied by rigorous mathematics which ensures that this will also be a good guide for established researchers in the field as well as researchers from other fields such as mathematics and statistics who are interested in the topic. Key features: Presents a multidisciplinary approach that will be of interest to students and researchers from physics engineering mathematics statistics and other physical sciences Accompanied by Python code with further learning opportunities available for readers to download from the CRC Press website. Accessible to both students and researchers Carlo R. da Cunha is an associate professor of physics and engineering physics at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) and has been since 2011. Dr. da Cunha received his M. Sc. Degree from the West Virginia University in 2001 and his Ph. D. degree from Arizona State University in 2005. He was a postdoctoral researcher at McGill University in Canada in 2006 and an assistant professor of engineering at the University Federal de Santa Catarina between 2007 and 2011. He has been a guest professor at the Technische Universität Wien (Austria) Chiba University (Japan) and Arizona State University (US). His research revolves around the physics of complex systems where he has been drawing parallels between physical and economic systems from quantum to social levels. To access additional resources such as python code please take a look here. | Introduction to Econophysics Contemporary Approaches with Python Simulations

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Sound Insulation in Buildings

Sound Insulation in Buildings

The book explains sound insulation in buildings at a level suitable for both graduate students and expert consultants. Theoretical models are set out for sound transmission in buildings with an emphasis on thick and heavy constructions. Thus the description is not restrained by the common assumption of bending waves which is characteristic of thin plates only. A general description is provided with the modal density in the structures as a key parameter. At low frequencies statistical energy analysis is replaced by modal energy analysis. Sound transmission through windows and facades is represented by a model that allows any angle on incidence including the special case of grazing incidence. One chapter is devoted to the subjective evaluation of sound insulation particularly noise from neighbours and how this can be applied in a sound classification scheme for dwellings. Measurement methods in building acoustics are presented with emphasis on modern methods using MLS signals or sine sweeps. The analysis and estimation of measurement uncertainty is discussed in detail. In a final chapter examples of experimental buildings with high sound insulation are explained.

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Ghosts in the Machine Rethinking Learning Work and Culture in Air Traffic Control

Ghosts in the Machine Rethinking Learning Work and Culture in Air Traffic Control

This book provides a socio-cultural analysis of the ways in which air traffic controllers formally and informally learn about their work and the active role that organisational cultures play in shaping interpretation and meaning. In particular it describes the significant role that organizational cultures have played in shaping what is valued by controllers about their work and its role as a filter in enabling or constraining conscious inquiry. The premise of the book is that informal learning is just as important in shaping what people know and value about their work and that this area is frequently overlooked. By using an interpretative research approach the book highlights the ways in which the social structure of work organisation culture and history interweaves with learning work to guide and shape what is regarded by controllers as important and what is not. It demonstrates how this social construction is quite different from a top-down corporate culture approach. Technological and organizational reform is leading to changes in work practice and to changes in relationships between workers within the organization. These have implications for anyone wishing to understand the dynamics of organizational life. As such this study provides insights into many of the changes that are occurring in the nature of work in many different industries. Previous research into learning in air traffic control has centred largely on cognitive individual performance performance within teams or more recently on performance at a systems level. By tracing the role of context in shaping formal and informal learning this book shows why interventions at these levels sometimes fail. | Ghosts in the Machine Rethinking Learning Work and Culture in Air Traffic Control

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Innovative Applications in Smart Cities

Innovative Applications in Smart Cities

This book is a compilation of chapters on scientific work in novel and innovative reference that compiles interdisciplinary perspectives about diverse issues related with Industry 4. 0 and smart cities in different ways i. e. intelligent optimisation industrial applications in the real world social applications and technology applications with a different perspective about existing solutions. Chapters review research in improving optimisation in smart manufacturing logistics of products and services optimisation of different elements in the time and location social applications to enjoy our life of a better way and applications that increase daily life quality. This book covers applications of Industry 4. 0; applications to improve the life of the citizens in a smart city; and finally welfare of the working-age population and their expectations in their jobs correlated with the welfare-work relationship. | Innovative Applications in Smart Cities

GBP 62.99
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Informatics In Proteomics

Informatics In Proteomics

The handling and analysis of data generated by proteomics investigations represent a challenge for computer scientists biostatisticians and biologists to develop tools for storing retrieving visualizing and analyzing genomic data. Informatics in Proteomics examines the ongoing advances in the application of bioinformatics to proteomics research and analysis. Through computer simulations scientists can determine more about how diseases affect cells predict how various drug interventions would work and ultimately use proteins as therapeutic targets. This book first addresses the infrastructure needed for public protein databases. It discusses information management systems and user interfaces for storage retrieval and visualization of the data as well as issues surrounding data standardization and integration of protein sequences recorded in the last two decades. The authors subsequently examine the application of statistical and bioinformatic tools to data analysis data presentation and data mining. They discuss the implementation of algorithms statistical methods and computer applications that facilitate pattern recognition and biomarker discovery by integrating data from multiple sources. This book offers a well-rounded resource of informatic approaches to data storage retrieval and protein analysis as well as application-specific bioinformatic tools that can be used in disease detection diagnosis and treatment. Informatics in Proteomics captures the current state-of-the-art and provides a valuable foundation for future directions.

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Mathematical Techniques in GIS

Mathematical Techniques in GIS

The second edition of a bestseller Mathematical Techniques in GIS demystifies the mathematics used in the manipulation of spatially related data. The author takes a step-by-step approach through the basics of arithmetic algebra geometry trigonometry and calculus that underpin the management of such data. He then explores the use of matrices determinants and vectors in the handling of geographic information so that the data may be analyzed and displayed in two-dimensional form either in the visualization of the terrain or as map projections. See What’s New in the Second Edition:Summaries at the end of each chapterWorked examples of techniques describedAdditional material on matrices and vectorsFurther material on map projections New material on spatial correlationA new section on global positioning systemsWritten for those who need to make use geographic information systems but have a limited mathematical background this book introduces the basic statistical techniques commonly used in geographic information systems and explains best-fit solutions and the mathematics behind satellite positioning. By understanding the mathematics behind the gathering processing and display of information you can better advise others on the integrity of results the quality of the information and the safety of using it.

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Congenital Heart Disease in Adults

Congenital Heart Disease in Adults

This highly illustrated well-written and beautifully produced text is aimed at cardiologists and internal medical doctors whether qualified or in-training who are not specialized in the field of congenital heart disease who will nevertheless meet these patients more and more often in their daily practice. The complicated subject of congenital heart disease is written in a very simple easy and comprehensive way. Congenital Heart Disease in Adults provides a brief overview of the morphology physiology diagnostic methods therapy and prognosis of the most common congenital heart disease in adulthood. Written by international leaders in the field of adult congenital heart disease this superb guide provides practical beneficial consultation for every situation

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Antioxidants in Health and Disease

Antioxidants in Health and Disease

Antioxidants in Health and Disease discusses the effects of dietary antioxidants and antioxidant supplementation in humans. It reviews the latest evidence-based research in the area principally through prospective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials. The book assesses major dietary antioxidants and discusses their use in diseases such as cancer diabetes stroke coronary heart disease HIV/AIDS and neurodegenerative and immune diseases. The use of antioxidants in health is also discussed along with common adverse effects associated with antioxidant use. Separating myth from fact this book gives you insight into the true role of antioxidants in health and disease.

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