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  • Biotic Interactions across Gradients and Scales

    • 1st Edition
    • Wesley Dáttilo + 1 more
    • English
    Biotic Interactions across Gradients and Scales provides a valuable exploration of the intricate connections of the web of life, including foundational ecological principles to current macroecological perspectives. The book examines the various dimensions of biotic interactions across spatiotemporal gradients in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Its integrated approach is crucial to understanding the potential responses of ecological networks to unprecedented stressors, including climate change, anthropogenic impacts, and loss of connectivity and functional redundancy. Written by renowned subject matter experts from the global North and South, this book introduces the concept of biotic interactions before delving into the physical factors influencing ecological networks.Central chapters describe the tools, methods, and history of study of biotic interactions. Latter chapters explore such networks across aquatic and terrestrial domains, before concluding chapters discuss disruptive stressors and open science opportunities for future research endeavors. Case studies, boxed elements, and end chapter review questions ensure student mastery of content.

  • Whey

    Composition, Processing, Applications, Health Benefits and Waste Utilization
    • 1st Edition
    • Bhavbhuti M. Mehta + 1 more
    • English
    Whey: Composition, Processing, Applications, Health Benefits and Waste Utilization covers the basics of its chemistry and composition and its more advanced aspects and applications. The nutritive, bioactive, and functional properties covered, as well as whey's uses in the texture and stability of dairy foods. Finally, whey is discussed as a by-product of foods such as cheese and yogurt, along with methods for responsible conversion into valuable products to minimize environmental impact. Written with a student and early-career audience in mind, this work offers a one-stop-shop to all aspects of a key dairy component that has exciting potential for future research.This book will particularly benefit graduate and post graduate students, as well as post docs and early career researchers in dairy science, food science, and nutrition. Experienced scientists will also find this book useful as a starting point for new research projects.

  • Human Microbiota for Skincare

    Sustainable, Innovative, and Personalized Skincare with Skin Microbiota
    • 1st Edition
    • Nar Singh Chauhan + 2 more
    • English
    Human Microbiota for Skincare: Sustainable, Innovative, and Personalized Skin Care with Skin Microbiota explores the latest trends, innovations, and emerging research in microbiota-based skincare, positioning readers at the forefront of skincare advancements. It presents a global overview of current and future research, providing a comprehensive understanding of the skin microbiome and its potential applications in skincare. The book offers detailed insights into the interplay between the skin microbiome and human health, with chapters covering essential topics such as Personalized Skincare, Macroecological Dynamics of Skin Microbiota, Host-Microbe Interplay During Skin Diseases and Aging, Microbiome-Based Skin Care Formulations, and Ethical Regulations of Skin Therapies.This book consolidates datasets and real-life case studies, offering practical advice on incorporating microbiota-based products into daily routines and exploring future trends in microbiota-based skincare. Whether you are a scientist, researcher, or clinician, this book is an essential resource. It provides authoritative advice from experts in microbiology, dermatology, and biochemistry, facilitating multidisciplinary research and enhancing your ability to treat patients.

  • How Plant-Based Fermented Foods are Shaping the Future of Health and Sustainability

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 120
    • English
    How Plant-Based Fermented Foods are Shaping the Future of Health and Sustainability, Volume 120 in the Advances in Food and Nutrition Research series, presents interesting chapters on topics such as What is the role of fermented plant foods in sustainable and secure food systems?, Recent trends in plant-based fermented foods: fermentation technologies and their impacts on phytochemicals and health benefits, Beyond dairy: The science and sustainability of plant-based yogurt alternatives, Designing fermentation to enhance oat and faba bean properties, The role of fermentation in digestion of plant-based food, Fermented Plant-Based Diets and Gut Health: A Critical Evaluation, and much more.Additional chapters cover B vitamins bioavailability in plant-based fermented foods: Beyond content to nutritional impact and Legume Fermentation: Nutritional Benefits and Emerging Applications.

  • Nanobiotechnology for Clinical Adoptability and Application

    • 1st Edition
    • Pawan Kumar Maurya + 3 more
    • English
    Nanobiotechnology for Clinical Adoptability and Application offers an overview of bioanalytical methods and medical biotechnological applications in diagnostic and therapeutics. The book discusses modern concepts and bioanalytical methodologies in nanoscience and nanobiotechnology and their integration in real-time point-of-care applications which has emerged as a significant area of industrial research. It explores medical diagnostic use of different imaging and biosensing technologies, including biochemical methods, electrochemical sensors to detect infectious diseases, and microfluidics-based bioanalytical systems. It also covers biotechnological approaches to experimental therapeutics and theranostics.Ethical and regulatory considerations in biomedicine and medical diagnostics round out the coverage making this book a valuable resource for researchers, faculty, post-graduate students and professionals in biotechnology, biochemistry, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, or any related biomedical discipline.

  • Empowerment Self-Defense

    Theory, Research and Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Lindsay M. Orchowski + 1 more
    • English
    Empowerment Self-Defense: Theory, Research, and Practice brings together scholarship on the theory, research, and practice of empowerment self-defense (ESD). ESD is an evidence-based and transformative approach to violence prevention grounded in feminism and social justice. This book assembles leading researchers and practitioners to clearly define ESD and assess its effectiveness.The contributors to this volume frame ESD as a part of a comprehensive approach to sexual assault prevention and document the worldwide implementation of ESD as a part of a larger gender justice movement. This book begins by outlining the fundamental concepts, elements, and theoretical underpinnings of ESD and situates ESD within the long history of feminist collective activism. The second section considers the role of ESD in violence prevention, including its effectiveness for survivors of trauma and its implementation around the world. The third section focuses on the research behind ESD, including an assessment of measurement tools. The fourth section focuses on applications of ESD within specific communities, including indigenous, sexual and gender minority, and disabled populations. The final section of the book addresses the future of ESD, including implementation, dissemination, and future directions for research. Together, these chapters present a compelling case for the essential role of ESD training in violence prevention efforts.

  • Practical Process Research and Development

    A Guide for Organic Chemists
    • 3rd Edition
    • Neal G. Anderson
    • English
    Practical Process Research and Development, Third Edition provides a concise, comprehensive, step-by-step framework to support understanding and implement organic process research and development in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and agricultural chemical industries.The book has been heavily updated for its third edition, whilst retaining the basic spirit and structure of the first two editions. Half of the cited references were published after the second edition. It describes steps to prepare active compounds in a cost-effective manner. The chapters on safety and workup have been expanded. Continuous flow operations are discussed in a chapter and highlighted throughout the book. It also provides hands-on, step-by-step, approaches to solving process development problems, including route, reagent, and solvent selection, optimising catalytic reactions, chiral syntheses, troubleshooting, and green chemistry. Practical Process Research and Development, Third Edition is written primarily for organic chemists as well as chemical engineers. It is well suited for experienced researchers and for those beginning research in industry. It will be useful for drug discovery chemists and for others who want an accessible insight into industrial process R&D.

  • Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation

    • 1st Edition
    • George M. Ibrahim + 1 more
    • English
    Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation offers the first comprehensive, multi-disciplinary exploration of this rapidly advancing field, providing clinicians with an authoritative guide to the science, practice, and future of pediatric neuromodulation.Orga... into four integrated sections, the book begins with the essentials of a pediatric DBS program—including state-of-the-art imaging, peri-operative management, complication avoidance, and ethical considerations unique to the developing brain. Subsequent chapters examine the use of DBS across the spectrum of childhood movement disorders, from monogenic and acquired dystonias to non-dystonic conditions. A dedicated section addresses neuromodulation for pediatric epilepsy, with a focus on emerging technologies. The book concludes with cutting-edge applications of DBS in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders and a view toward the integration of neuroengineering to expand the reach and future potential of circuit-based interventions in children.Edited by a pediatric movement disorders neurologist and a pediatric functional neurosurgeon who together direct an integrative, comprehensive pediatric DBS program, this volume brings a uniquely collaborative perspective and deep clinical expertise. It is an essential resource for neurosurgeons, neurologists, epileptologists, pediatric specialists, and researchers committed to advancing care for children with severe neurological disease.

  • Swarm Robotics Solutions for National Security and Marine Forensics

    • 1st Edition
    • Adarsh Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Swarm Robotics Solutions for National Security and Marine Forensics explores the cutting-edge applications of swarm robotics in safeguarding national security and advancing marine forensics. This book delves into the innovative use of collaborative robotic systems inspired by nature, where multiple autonomous agents work seamlessly together to address complex challenges. From enhancing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for national defence to revolutionizing marine forensic investigations, this comprehensive guide highlights the transformative impact of swarm robotics on critical domains.This is a must-read for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts in robotics, artificial intelligence, and security as it illuminates the future possibilities of swarm robotics in shaping a safer and more secure world.

  • An Introduction to Quantum Physics

    From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum Computing
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael I. Bergman
    • English
    An Introduction to Quantum Physics: From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum Computing focuses on the Schrodinger equation and its application to the hydrogen atom while also exploring other idealized but important quantum mechanical problems, such as the infinite square well and the harmonic oscillator to build students’ physical intuition. The text assumes only calculus-based introductory physics, but helps students understand the origin of the periodic table and the electronic structure of atoms in a deeper way. In addition, it enables users to make connections with concepts in linear algebra, a course that many students have recently taken or may be taking concurrently.For a student’s first exposure to quantum mechanics, the book offers a unique concentration on locality, entanglement, Bell’s theorem, and quantum gates. This valuable first edition delivers engaging explanations and illustrative examples for both classic problems solved by quantum mechanics and new ones that form the basis for quantum computing.

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