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  • Office-Based Otolaryngology, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58-4
    • Ashley Agan + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Ashley Agan and Robert Deeb bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Office-Based Otolaryngology. Top experts discuss key topics such as lasers in office-based laryngology; office- based procedures for dysphagia; posterior nasal nerve ablation; in-office sinus surgery; sialendoscopy; anesthesia in office-based procedures; and more.
  • Net-Zero Transit

    The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation
    • 1st Edition
    • Paul C. Okonkwo + 2 more
    • English
    Net-Zero Transit: The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation thoroughly examines the possible future of environmentally friendly transportation, presenting creative approaches and tactics to attain a transit sector with no net emissions. The book explores the convergence of technology, politics, and consumer behavior to provide a comprehensive perspective on achieving environmentally friendly transportation worldwide. The authors illustrate the practicality and advantages of adopting environmentally friendly transportation systems through the examination of real-life examples and the analysis of data.The authors offer practical assistance for establishing sustainable practices in the transit sector by emphasizing successful efforts and innovative solutions. In addition, they provide valuable perspectives on possible obstacles and hurdles that may occur throughout the shift towards achieving net-zero emissions, as well as suggestions for effectively addressing and surmounting them. It uses theoretical analysis and case studies to explore the benefits and challenges of transitioning to a zero-net-carbon transportation system. The economic, social, and environmental impacts of transitioning to net-zero transit are discussed, including the role of government policies, public-private partnerships, and community engagement. The analytical framework of this book encompasses several scenarios, such as the implementation of carbon policy, carbon pricing, carbon offset programs, climate-conscious car-flight-marine pooling, climate-conscious car-flight-marine green gridlock, pedal-walking power progress, and future-proof transportation. It employs real historical datasets from different countries and regions across the globe to forecast future emissions from various transportation modes using a range of machine learning techniques.This book is an invaluable resource for legislators, industry experts, and individuals seeking to promote environmentally friendly transportation solutions and contribute positively to the environment. Its detailed analysis offers actionable insights to policymakers and stakeholders in the transportation industry, enabling them to make well-informed decisions regarding measures to reduce emissions.
  • Microchemical Engineering and Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Guangsheng Luo + 2 more
    • English
    Microchemical Engineering and Technology focuses on the development, basic principles, characteristics, and advantages of micro chemical technology. The book summarizes the basic laws of micro-scale single-phase flow, the micro-scale mixing process, and the enhancement of micro-scale mixing performance. It introduces gas-liquid, liquid-liquid, and gas-liquid-liquid micro-dispersion equipment and dispersion law, micro-scale heat/mass transfer performance, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous micro-scale reactions, micro-scale absorption, extraction, and reaction processes enhancement technology.For the application of microchemical technology in the area of material interpretation, nano material preparation technology, fiber material preparation technology and special structure material preparation technology are introduced. Final content describes typical cases of industrial applications of gas-liquid absorption micro chemical equipment, liquid-liquid extraction micro chemical equipment, and chemical synthesis micro chemical equipment.
  • McGee's Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis

    • 6th Edition
    • Steven McGee
    • English
    Emphasizing the most important physical signs needed to determine an underlying condition or disease, McGee's Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, Sixth Edition, offers vital insight and instruction on the fundamental clinical skill of physical diagnosis. Internationally renowned author Dr. Steven McGee clearly shows how to pare down the multiple tests needed to confirm a diagnosis, saving both the physician and patient time, energy, and expense. This unique resource provides evidence-based guidance that, combined with modern technologic testing, will grant clinicians the keys to outstanding patient care.
  • Engineered Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Products by Microwave Techniques: Processing, Characterization, and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Pinki Pal + 2 more
    • English
    Engineered Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Products by Microwave Techniques: Processing, Characterization, and Applications is an indispensable guide to customizing polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) properties through derivatization using microwave techniques. The book showcases the benefits of microwave radiation in polymerization, providing consistency and reproducibility without altering the polymer structure. It covers the successful modifications achieved and underscores the unique advantages of these techniques. The book delves into diverse applications of these specialized plastics in agriculture, medicine, and consumer products. It also discusses scaling up synthesis processes for commercial production, making it a valuable reference for understanding the potential of engineered polymeric materials.
  • Distribution System Modeling with Distributed Energy Resources

    Local Energy Markets, Aggregators, Grid Services, and Flexibility
    • 1st Edition
    • Salah Bahramara + 2 more
    • English
    Distribution System Modeling with Distributed Energy Resources: Local Energy Markets, Aggregators, Grid Services, and Flexibility utilizes a wide range of modeling approaches to support DER integration into the energy grid. The book opens by introducing basic principles and challenges of modern energy systems and the role of DERs in resolving issues, as well as regulatory considerations and frameworks across a variety of distributions. It goes on to demonstrate and evaluate mathematical modeling and optimizing methods, including robust and adaptive robust methods, the two-stage stochastic method, and bi-level optimization approaches.This theory is then applied to a range of test-cases which use the DER aggregator as either price-maker or price-taker, apply Karush-Kahn-Tucker condition, dual theory approaches, and bilateral contacts, TSO-DSO cooperation, and decision-making tools. With a practical, holistic approach, this book supports graduate students, researchers, and industry engineers in energy systems modeling to design sustainable power grids for the future.
  • Photocatalytic Perovskite Materials

    Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science (GSPCEES)
    • 1st Edition
    • Tariq Altalhi + 1 more
    • English
    Photocatalytic Perovskite Materials: Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science (GSPCEES) contains up-to-date information on hot topics concerning perovskite-based photocatalysts. The book gives readers an in-depth glance at photocatalysis via perovskite semiconductors and their applications in a diverse range of industries. It provides an overview of the historical development of conventional catalysis and (perovskite) photocatalysis, its challenges, strategies for improvement, and methods for synthesis and selectivity enhancement. Users will find applications for solar hydrogen production, solar-driven fuel generation, volatile organic compounds, CO2 reduction, environmental remediation, degrading organic pollutants from wastewater, and organic reactions.In addition, the book deals with photocatalytic behavior of inorganic halide perovskites, organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite photocatalysts, organic-organic composite perovskite for photocatalysis, metal halide perovskite quantum dots, perovskite-based oxynitrides for photocatalysis, visible light active perovskites based photocatalysts, surface modification of perovskite materials to improve photocatalytic activity, and charge separation in perovskite nanostructures.
  • Neurocritical Care of Trauma, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-3
    • P. B. Raksin + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. P.B. Raksin and Laura B. Ngwenya bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Neurocritical Care of Trauma. Critical care management of individuals who have experienced a traumatic insult to the brain and/or spinal cord is essential in the acute phase post-injury to ensure appropriate resuscitation, support operative interventions, and mitigate the risk of secondary insults. This issue will review aspects of clinical care as well as explore topics of interest with respect to medical ethics and systems of care delivery.
  • Intelligent Data Analytics for Solar Energy Prediction and Forecasting

    Advances in Resource Assessment and PV Systems Optimization
    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar Yadav + 2 more
    • English
    Intelligent Data Analytics for Solar Energy Prediction and Forecasting: Advances in Resource Assessment and PV Systems Optimization explores the utilization of advanced neural networks, machine learning and data analytics techniques for solar radiation prediction, solar energy forecasting, installation and maximum power generation. The book addresses relevant input variable selection, solar resource assessment, tilt angle calculation, and electrical characteristics of PV modules, including detailed methods, coding, modeling and experimental analysis of PV power generation under outdoor conditions. It will be of interest to researchers, scientists and advanced students across solar energy, renewables, electrical engineering, AI, machine learning, computer science, information technology and engineers. In addition, R&D professionals and other industry personnel with an interest in applications of AI, machine learning, and data analytics within solar energy and energy systems will find this book to be a welcomed resource.
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-3
    • Laura Prager + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Laura Prager, Michelle Chaney, and Craigan Usher bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Top experts discuss the various therapies in psychodynamic psychotherapy such as play therapy, parent work, and family therapy. Articles also highlight approaches to specific conditions such as substance use disorders and personality disorders.