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  • Marine Operations for Offshore Wind Turbines

    Volume 1: Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhiyu Jiang + 1 more
    • English
    Published as an Open Access book freely available for download on Science Direct, Marine Operations for Offshore Wind Turbines, Volume 1: Fundamentals and Application is a practical reference that links fundamentals to methods to application in this unique, important, and highly interdisciplinary area, helping readers to ensure operational safety, reduced installation costs, and improved wind farm efficiency and reliability. The first part of the book introduces the fundamentals of offshore wind energy systems and marine operations, along with analysis methods and numerical modelling and simulation tools. The second section focuses on in-depth case studies based on the authors’ own research and incorporating real-world practical experience in key areas, guiding the reader through lifting operations for turbine components, environmental loads, motion control, structural modelling, and safety assessment for installations, modelling, analysis and control of full assembly installation, and design and optimization for floating installations. Finally, the critical phases of transportation and final mooring hook-up are introduced, and a concluding chapter provides an overview of recent trends and emerging topics, such as robotic technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced decommissioning solutions, offering routes for future research and development. A volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series, this is an essential resource for all those looking learn the fundamentals, to improve their understanding, and to gain insights into installation concepts, analysis methods, modelling approaches, key tools, and problems and challenges, including researchers, students, engineers, R&D, policy makers and industry professionals.
  • Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 44
    • English
    Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, Volume 44 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
  • Sleep Neurology

    • 1st Edition
    • Anne Marie Morse
    • English
    Sleep Neurology explores the intricate relationship between sleep and neurological health, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This comprehensive reference highlights the role of sleep in overall health and provides an examination of how sleep influences a wide range of neurological disorders. From neurodevelopmental issues to neurodegenerative diseases, this book offers a detailed review of how sleep science can be applied to improve patient outcomes in various neurological conditions. Structured around key neurological topics, the book offers insights into conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, and traumatic brain injury, emphasizing the importance of sleep management in their treatment. Each chapter not only discusses the scientific underpinnings of sleep but also provides tangible strategies for integrating sleep health into primary neurological care.
  • The NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation

    Brain, Body and Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Nasrollah Moradikor + 1 more
    • English
    The NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation: Brain, Body and Environment presents the latest research on why we eat, what makes us hungry, and how our brain controls our cravings. The book covers the data for how the brain, hormones, and different factors such as stress, the environment, and even food itself affects our desire to eat. Written for academics and researchers, this book helps facilitate a comprehensive understanding on how the brain influences appetite regulation, allowing readers to understand how neurobiological mechanisms can help treat patients involved with obesity, eating disorders, or other related conditions.Readers will find this to be a reliable resource that connects current neuroscience research with practical applications in appetite and behavior.
  • Advances in Applied Microbiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 137
    • English
    Advances in Applied Microbiology presents the latest developments and innovative research in applied microbiology, covering topics such as microbial biotechnology, environmental applications, industrial processes, and medical advancements. It offers valuable insights into the practical uses of microorganisms in solving real-world challenges, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students in microbiology and related fields.
  • Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 90
    • English
    Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry, Volume 90 in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
  • Epigenetics and miRNA in Neurodegenerative Diseases

    From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Lance R. McMahon + 2 more
    • English
    Epigenetics and miRNA in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications explores the crucial role of epigenetic modifications and microRNAs in the onset, progression, and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and Huntington’s disease. This comprehensive book bridges cutting-edge molecular research with real-world clinical applications, covering biomarker discovery, novel therapeutics, gene editing, and AI-driven bioinformatics. With clear explanations, case studies, and future perspectives, it serves as an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and biotech professionals working toward innovative solutions for neurodegenerative disease diagnosis and treatment
  • An Introduction to Electromagnetism

    • 1st Edition
    • Manuela Mura + 1 more
    • English
    Manuela Mura and Fabien Paillusson’s An Introduction to Electromagnetism is an accessible undergraduate text on the subject, incorporating elements of electromagnetism and electrodynamics, thoroughly delving into foundational concepts while highlighting important lessons. The book opens with an introductory section on exterior calculus and its applications in electromagnetism, which introduces increasingly popular mathematical tools at the heart of most vector calculus theorems. The book delves into detailed sections on electrostatics and magnetostatics satisfying Curie’s principle and exploring how to use symmetry plane(s) of the charge and current distributions to facilitate problem-solving; explains Earnshaw’s electrostatic and magnetostatic instability theorems; and dedicates a section to the Bohr-van Leewen theorem on the impossibility of a non-zero classical magnetic susceptibility. The book further makes the case that electromagnetism can be more naturally expressed in terms of differential forms, and overall aims to make this novel geometric approach more accessible to a wider audience. An Introduction to Electromagnetism dives into fundamental topics in electromagnetism, based on the authors’ own teaching experience with this material in dedicated courses for undergraduate Physics students. The book has a unique and specialized focus on topics such as a discussion on the incompleteness of Maxwell’s equations; a dissection of Purcell’s thought experiment on the magnetic force from a current-carrying wire onto a free charge; and a review of the interpretation of dipole and multipole moments and how their properties contribute to the electric and magnetic phenomena. This helpful first edition delivers detailed explanations, illustrative examples, and beneficial in-text exercises and solutions to discuss the role and importance of electromagnetism, and is ideal for courses in physics, physical sciences, and related fields.
  • Diabetic Neuropathy

    • 1st Edition
    • Shahidul Islam
    • English
    "Recent Therapeutic Targets for the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Complications: Neuropathy" covers recent research and therapeutic approaches of this diabetic complication for the management of diabetes. It is a detailed reference to understand the pathogenesis of diabetes to alleviate the overall complications of neuropathy to improve patient care. It is uniquely focused on the different aspects of neuropathy with a focus on the molecular and biological pathways (therapeutic target) to detect an early diagnosis to better manage the disease and improve patient care. The book is useful to anyone in the field particularly those who do research investigations, and day-to-day practice in the area of diabetes.
  • Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 191
    • English
    Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, Volume 191 in the International Review of Neurobiology series, presents current advances and comprehensive reviews on the development and application of circulating biomarkers in neurodegenerative disorders. This volume brings together contributions from an international panel of experts, highlighting emerging strategies for early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.Chapters in this release explore a wide range of biomarker modalities, including exosomes, oxidative stress markers, mitochondrial dysfunction indicators, and astrocyte-associated proteins. Additional contributions examine advances in nanomaterial-based detection systems, proteomic approaches, and biofluid-based biosensors, as well as the role of neurofilament light chain and other circulating markers in clinical applications.Further sections address the integration of biomarkers with disease mechanisms, including vascular contributions, microbiome influences, and metabolic and dietary factors. The volume also discusses challenges and opportunities in translating blood-based biomarkers into clinical practice. Together, these chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of non-invasive biomarkers, making this volume an essential reference for researchers and clinicians in neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease research.