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  • Connected Diagnoses

    IoT, Healthcare, and Digital Forensics
    • 1st Edition
    • Keshav Kaushik + 1 more
    • English
    Connected Diagnoses: IoT, Healthcare, and Digital Forensics investigates the complex intersection of IoT, healthcare, and digital forensics. The book explores the intricate relationships between these fields, with a focus on cybersecurity, patient data ethics, and challenges in IoT investigations. It advances knowledge on leveraging IoT securely to enhance patient care and digital forensic analysis, providing significant insights from experts along with practical guidance for those operating at the crossroads of these critical disciplines. The book helps professionals grasp, adapt to, and capitalize on the interconnected nature of emerging technologies to ensure ethics, security, and safety. Users will find this to be a comprehensive resource that benefits researchers and practitioners who seek to understand the convergence of medical technology, interconnected devices, and digital forensics.

  • Aquatic Waste Valorization

    Innovative Approaches and Sustainable Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Piyush Kashyap + 2 more
    • English
    Aquatic Waste Valorization: Innovative Approaches and Sustainable Strategies is a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners in food and environmental sciences, focusing on the critical intersection of waste management and sustainability within the aquatic food industry. The book explores the multifaceted dimensions of aquatic food industry waste, from its chemical composition and economic implications to a thorough introduction of valorization techniques for the use in functional food products and nutraceuticals. It covers emerging methodologies—includ... physical, chemical, and enzymatic processes—as well as approaches such as microbial conversion and nanotechnology, all aimed at transforming waste into valuable resources.In addition, it discusses the recovery of valuable components such as proteins, lipids, and bioactive compounds, highlighting their applications across various industries, including biofuels, bioplastics, and functional food ingredients. Through practical applications, it not only addresses the pressing issue of waste management but also presents innovative strategies to bolster both environmental and economic sustainability. Concluding sections examine global policies and regulations shaping the future of aquatic waste valorization.

  • Handbook of Functional Foods

    Techniques, Analytics and Health Benefits
    • 1st Edition
    • Pradeep Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Handbook of Functional Foods: Techniques, Analytics and Health Benefits provides a comprehensive overview of the extraction and analytical identification techniques of foods’ bioactive components for health and well-being while looking at metabolism, sensory, and safety components. This book reviews, in detail, how functional foods have the potential to drive innovation in the food industry, creating a broad range of healthier and more personalized food options. From emerging extraction and extrusion techniques for the creation of fiber-rich snacks to the synergistic effects of pro- and prebiotics on gut health, readers will come away with an advanced and fresh understanding of necessary insights.

  • Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Structures

    • 1st Edition
    • Dimitrios G. Pavlou
    • English
    Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Structures provides the classic methods that are essential for a wider audience, but also the advanced techniques based on mechanical behavior, material characterization and anisotropic elasticity with applications to composite materials.This title provides deep insight on important topics, such as the theory of beams with composite cross sections, slender beams, plates on elastic foundation, Airy’s stress functions, contact stresses and the elastic stability of a variety of structural members.Mathematical tools, along with advanced methods of integral transforms are provided so the reader can follow along and apply learning.Therefore, not only is this an essential resource for BSc, MSc, PhD level students, but also a practical guide for researchers, consultants and industrial engineers in the field of mechanical, civil, and structural engineering.

  • Natural Product Drug Discovery

    Highly Anticipated Natural Molecules
    • 1st Edition
    • Ning Li + 1 more
    • English
    Natural Product Drug Discovery: Highly Anticipated Natural Molecules, a new volume in the Drug Discovery Opinion series, provides a comprehensive examination of the role of natural products in innovative drug development. The book addresses the significant challenges that highly active natural molecules face in the drug development process, including issues related to bioavailability and potency. Sections present analyses of various classes of natural products, including polysaccharides, volatile oils, and diterpenoids, exploring their chemical properties, biological activities, and potential clinical applications. Each chapter, written by leading experts, offers insights into structural modification techniques, naturally sourced inhibitors, and the application of green biomanufacturing strategies.It will serve as an essential resource for researchers, pharmacologists, and industry professionals involved in natural product drug discovery. Readers will find the necessary information to navigate the complexities of the field, emphasizing the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches. Through a thorough understanding of these natural compounds, this book aims to contribute to the advancement of therapeutic innovations in pharmacotherapy.

  • Nanotechnology-Based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Harish Dureja + 5 more
    • English
    Nanotechnology-Based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management explores innovative drug delivery systems utilizing nanotechnology to revolutionize the treatment and management of COPD. By presenting the latest advancements in nanotechnologies—inc... polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, and theranostic nanoparticles—this volume aims to enhance patient outcomes, alleviate symptoms, and improve lung function, thereby addressing the urgent need for more effective therapies. Structured to cater to a diverse audience, from beginners to advanced researchers, this comprehensive text begins with an overview of COPD, its epidemiology, and current limitations in treatment. The core chapters explore a wide range of nanotechnological applications for diagnosis and disease management, including cutting-edge topics such as nano-immunotherapy and green nanotechnology. Each chapter was developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts from academia and industry, ensuring a comprehensive approach that integrates insights from pharmaceutical sciences, respiratory health, and bioinformatics. Nanotechnology-based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management not only fills a critical gap in COPD literature but also serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students alike. It promises to be a definitive guide on how innovative drug delivery systems can transform COPD care, paving the way for future advancements in respiratory health management.

  • Design and Applications of Cell-Free Systems Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 219
    • English
    Design and Applications of Cell-Free Systems, Part B, Volume 219 offers the latest information on cell free systems for the expression of transmembrane proteins, enzymes, proteins, therapeutics, vaccines, and uses in the biotransformation, translational modification, self-assembly of nano-biomaterials, and in synthetic biology design, challenges, and opportunities. It will help students, researchers, scientists, clinicians, stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners understand cell-free systems and their applications in many areas. The book represents an important component in the field of biochemistry, duly acknowledging the pioneering effort made by Nobel laureate Eduard Buchner for discovery of fermentation in yeast cell extracts (YCE).CFS requires core molecular machinery, including RNA polymerase, translational apparatus (ribosomes, tRNA synthases, and translation factors), energy-generating molecules, and their cofactors, substrates, and DNA or plasmid templates for obtaining desired products. CFS is a simple, rapid, and sensitive platform, which is devoid of membrane-bound barriers, yet contains all the mandatory substrates, biomolecules, and machineries required for the synthesis of the desired proteins.

  • Molecular Horticulture & Advances in Production System Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 117
    • English
    This volume offers a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge developments in horticultural science. This authoritative collection features expert reviews on the molecular genetics and genomics of key species, including faba bean, tomato, celery, lily, and broccoli, elucidating the mechanisms behind yield, quality, and bioactive compounds. The volume also explores innovative and sustainable cultivation techniques, with in-depth analyses of controlled environment agriculture for leafy greens, the use of organic substrates, and the sensory implications of sustainable practices for Brassica oleracea. Crucial insights into the molecular control of pre- and post-harvest traits, this essential text provides researchers, students, and professionals with a forward-looking synthesis of modern horticultural science and its practical applications.

  • Neuroscience-Informed Psychoeducation (NIPE) for Brain and Mental Health

    Part A
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 299
    • English
    Neuroscience for Sleep Medicine offers a comprehensive and forward-looking integration of cutting-edge neuroscience with clinical sleep science, bridging molecular, circuit-level, and behavioral perspectives on sleep and its disorders. The volume explores neural mechanisms, cognitive-affective processes, and emerging neurotechnologies that shape both normal sleep and pathological conditions. With a strong translational emphasis, it advances a bench-to-bedside framework that informs precision diagnostics, innovative therapeutics, and future directions in sleep medicine and neuropsychiatry.

  • Multidimensional Signal Processing

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54
    • English
    Multidimensional Signal Processing, Volume 54 in the Handbook of Statistics series is dedicated to presenting the latest developments and methodologies in multidimensional signal processing. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the theories, models, and methods that form the foundation of this field. Chapters in this new release include Robust Parameter Estimation of Two Dimensional Chirp Model, Computability Theory for Multidimensional Signal Processing, Tensor signal processing, Spectral compressed sensing by structured matrix optimization methods, Space-time imaging, Hypercomplex Widely Linear Processing, and much more. The book's chapters are meticulously curated to offer detailed, educational content rather than conventional journal-style articles.Other chapters cover Hypercomplex phase retrieval, Hypercomplex widely linear estimation, MIMO radar signal processing, Computational lidar, Signal processing applications of higher-dimensional graphs, Space-Time Radio Signal Processing by Photonic Upconversion, Computational imaging, and Topology identification and learning over graphs using multi-dimensional data.

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