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  • Machines of the Farm

    Theory and Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Divaker Durairaj Chelladurai
    • English
    Machines of the Farm: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide a thorough understanding of farm machinery, its mechanics, and management. It dives deeply into practical concepts related to agricultural equipment, including calibration and adjustments essential for agricultural engineers. By blending theoretical insights and practical applications, the book covers topics such as mechanics, materials, selection, and performance evaluation. Each chapter includes worked examples and exercises to ensure a broad and practical understanding of the subject.The book not only details specific machines and scientific principles but also includes chapters on primary and secondary tillage equipment, machinery for sowing, weed control, crop protection, manure application, and harvesting. It reviews the testing of farm machines, earth-moving equipment, and considers performance against cost. This textbook is a valuable resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in Agricultural Engineering, as well as professionals in the field, farm machinery designers, and agricultural consultants. Additionally, it offers a full solutions manual for instructors and worked examples for students to further their learning objectives.

  • An Introduction to Writing Mathematical Proofs

    Shifting Gears from Calculus to Advanced Mathematics
    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Bieske
    • English
    An Introduction to Writing Mathematical Proofs: Shifting Gears from Calculus to Advanced Mathematics addresses a critical gap in mathematics education, particularly for students transitioning from calculus to more advanced coursework. It provides a structured and supportive approach, guiding students through the intricacies of writing proofs while building a solid foundation in essential mathematical concepts. Sections introduce elementary proof methods, beginning with fundamental topics such as sets and mathematical logic, systematically develop the properties of real numbers and geometry from a proof-writing perspective, and delve into advanced proof methods, introducing quantifiers and techniques such as proof by induction, counterexamples, contraposition, and contradiction. Finally, the book applies these techniques to a variety of mathematical topics, including functions, equivalence relations, countability, and a variety of algebraic activities, allowing students to synthesize their learning in meaningful ways. It not only equips students with essential proof-writing skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of mathematical reasoning. Each chapter features clearly defined objectives, fully worked examples, and a diverse array of exercises designed to encourage exploration and independent learning. Supplemented by an Instructors' Resources guide hosted online, this text is an invaluable companion for undergraduate students eager to master the art of writing mathematical proofs.

  • Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods

    From Concept to Validated Application
    • 1st Edition
    • Annamalai Manickavasagan + 1 more
    • English
    Commonly used and associated with gut health and nutrition, the rapidly growing field of 'biotics' a collective term for probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, parapostbiotcs and more, is constantly being challenged for its validity of health applications and its adaptation into the food industry for therapeutic benefits in functional products. Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods: From Concept to Validated Application is a gateway for readers to focus on the broad insights of the biotic arena to establish foundational understanding. Divided into three sections, one for each of the major topics, Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods: From Concept to Validated Application treats each individually but consistently, and gives readers an introduction to emerging concepts and how ‘biotics’ are being used in the development of health promoting and therapeutic functional food products. Each section begins with an introductory chapter that defines mechanisms of action, sources and health benefits, and is followed by the associated potential application of these components in food products. Sections conclude with detailed information on the regulatory, technical and quality control aspects associated with such food products. This book gives readers a better understanding and acceptance of ‘biotics’ used for functional foods.

  • Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical

    Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rahul Mehra + 3 more
    • English
    Bovine colostrum is being touted by medical professionals, nutritionists, and food product developers worldwide for its ability to optimize health and help manage disease. Scientists are becoming increasingly intrigued by its nutrient-dense, immune-boosting properties. Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical: Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications takes a closer look at every facet of a cow’s first milk—from composition to consumption—and discusses how its nutritional and hyper-immune properties are frequently used in food-pharma worldwide. Comprised of 18 chapters, Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical: Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications elucidates the chemistry, physiological effects and response of nutritional bioactive elements such as peptides while exploring the impact of different environmental, natural, and processing factors that can affect colostrum's composition. Authors discuss emerging colostrum processing methods, as well as the recent technologies, and instrumentation used for isolating and identifying bioactive components for food product development. Readers will also learn colostrum's role in gut, immune and skin health, and how it can enhance muscle growth for improved athletic performance. Safety, efficacy, and regulatory considerations of bovine colostrum and its derivatives are also discussed.

  • Nanomaterials–Microbial Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance

    • 1st Edition
    • Azamal Husen
    • English
    Nanomaterials–Microb... Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance investigates how engineered nanomaterials interface with soil ecosystems to influence plant health and agricultural sustainability. By leveraging the distinctive surface chemistry, size, and reactivity of these materials, the book analyzes how they modulate soil chemistry, microbial activity, and plant physiology, with implications for growth, resilience, and productivity.Interdi... perspectives from soil science, microbiology, plant biology, and nanoengineering are integrated to evaluate mechanisms of action, exposure routes, and environmental fate. The volume weighs opportunities for enhanced yield and nutrient-use efficiency against risks to soil health, biodiversity, and food safety, while also discussing regulatory frameworks and scalable strategies for real-word farming systems and food value chains.Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers across academia, government, and industry, Nanomaterials–Microb... Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance serves as an authoritative platform for future-oriented thinking that bridges discovery and deployment aligned with global environmental stewardship goals across diverse agroecosystems.

  • Multilevel Quantum Metaheuristics

    Applications in Data Exploration
    • 1st Edition
    • Siddhartha Bhattacharyya + 4 more
    • English
    Multilevel Quantum Metaheuristics: Applications in Data Exploration explores the most recent advances in hybrid quantum-inspired algorithms. Combining principles of quantum mechanics with metaheuristic techniques for efficient data optimization, this book examines multilevel quantum systems characterized by qudits and higher-level quantum states as more robust alternatives to conventional bilevel quantum approaches. It introduces novel multilevel applications of quantum metaheuristics for addressing optimization problems in areas including function optimization, data analysis, scheduling, and signal processing. The book also showcases real-world examples, case studies, and contributions that emphasize the effectiveness of proposed multilevel techniques over existing bilevel methods. Researchers, professionals, and engineers working on intelligent computing, quantum computing, data processing, clustering, and analysis, and those interested in the synergies between quantum computing, metaheuristics, and multilevel quantum systems for enhanced data exploration and analysis will find this book to be of great value.

  • Quantum Theory, Decision Making and Social Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Tofigh Allahviranloo + 3 more
    • English
    Quantum Theory, Decision Making, and Social Dynamics is a detailed exploration of the connection between quantum theory, decision-making, and social networks. As quantum theory expands into various fields, there is an increasing demand for accessible resources that clarify its principles and uses. This book aims to address that need by explaining the complex relationship between quantum theory and social dynamics, especially in decision-making contexts. It discusses the challenges of understanding and applying quantum theory in social settings and provides readers with the knowledge to leverage its potential in decision-making processes. The book is divided into eleven chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of quantum theory and its applications. Chapter 1 introduces quantum theory, fuzzy logic, and social network analysis, highlighting key concepts like superposition, entanglement, and fuzzy influence within networks. Chapter 2 examines fuzzy sets, membership functions, and inference systems, with applications in devices, traffic management, and healthcare. Chapter 3 covers the mathematical framework of quantum mechanics and its philosophical paradoxes, connecting them to fuzzy logic models of uncertainty. Chapter 4 links social networks to quantum graphs, defining their topology, centrality, and entangled edges. Chapter 5 models social identity as a fuzzy quantum superposition, exploring identity collapse and coherence within networks. Chapter 6 relates quantum entanglement to social ties, proposing fuzzy–quantum graph models for interconnected systems. Chapter 7 analyses measures of irregularity in quantum graphs and applies these to financial networks. Chapter 8 integrates quantum cognition with fuzzy MCDM, employing various probability evaluation methods. Chapter 9 features case studies of fuzzy systems and their integration with quantum fuzzy graphs. Chapter 10 develops a quantum graph-based link prediction model for dynamic social networks. Chapter 11 concludes with a summary of the quantum–fuzzy framework, discussing its contributions, limitations, and future directions.

  • Boundary Value Problems and Partial Differential Equations

    • 7th Edition
    • David L. Powers + 3 more
    • English
    For over fifty years, Boundary Value Problems and Partial Differential Equations, Seventh Edition has provided advanced students an accessible and practical introduction to deriving, solving, and interpreting explicit solutions involving partial differential equations with boundary and initial conditions. Fully revised and now in its Seventh Edition, this valued text aims to be comprehensive without affecting the accessibility and convenience of the original. The resource’s main tool is Fourier analysis, but the work covers other techniques, including Laplace transform, Fourier transform, numerical methods, characteristics, and separation of variables, as well, to provide well-rounded coverage. Mathematical modeling techniques are illustrated in derivations, which are widely used in engineering and science. In particular, this includes the modeling of heat distribution, a vibrating string or beam under various boundary conditions and constraints. New to this edition, the text also now uniquely discusses the beam equation. Throughout the text, examples and exercises have been included, pulled from the literature based on popular problems from engineering and science. These include some "outside-the-box" exercises at the end of each chapter, which provide challenging and thought-provoking practice that can also be used to promote classroom discussion. Chapters also include Projects, problems that synthesize or dig more deeply into the material that are slightly more involved than standard book exercises, and which are intended to support team solutions. Additional materials, exercises, animations, and more are also accessible to students via links and in-text QR codes to support practice and subject mastery.

  • Bacterial Biogeochemistry

    The Ecophysiology of Mineral Cycling
    • 4th Edition
    • Gary M. King + 1 more
    • English
    Bacterial Biogeochemistry: The Ecophysiology of Mineral Cycling, Fourth Edition discusses the influence of bacterial activity on the chemical environment of the biosphere. Following the success of previous editions, this update focuses on bacterial metabolism and its relevance to the environment, including the decomposition of soil, food chains, nitrogen fixation, assimilation, and reduction of carbon nitrogen and sulfur, and microbial symbiosis. All chapters have been revised and brought up-to-date in light of the many advances and discoveries that have taken place during the last decade. The scope of the new edition has broadened to provide a review of the processes and phenomena that are relevant for global change feedback loops and advances in bacterial biogeochemical cycles.

  • Measure and Integration

    Concepts, Examples, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmed Ghatasheh + 2 more
    • English
    Measure and Integration: Examples, Concepts, and Applications instructs on core proofs, theorems, and approaches of real analysis as illustrated via compelling exercises and carefully crafted, practical examples. Following early chapters on core concepts and approaches of real analysis, the authors apply real analysis across integration on product spaces, radon functionals, bounded variation and lebesgue-stieltjes measures, convolutions, probability, and differential equations, among other topics. From chapter one onward, students are asked to apply concepts to reinforce understanding and gain applied experience in real analysis. In particular, exercises challenge students to use key proofs of major real analysis theorems to encourage independent thinking, problem-solving, and new areas of research powered by real analysis.

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