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  • Fossils and Earth Time

    Evolution and Biostratigraphy
    • 1st Edition
    • Felix Gradstein + 3 more
    • English
    Fossils and Earth Time: Evolution and Biostratigraphy presents an in-depth examination of both micro- and macrofossils, showcasing their evolution and biostratigraphy throughout the Phanerozoic Era. The book meticulously explores various fossil groups that have influenced Earth's history. It integrates paleontological data with geological context and biostratigraphic principles, elucidating the intricate relationship between fossil assemblages and Earth's dynamic past. This resource is invaluable for those studying geology, paleontology, or investigating the spatial and temporal distribution across Earth’s history.The book delves into the significance of fossils as vital biostratigraphic tools, enabling precise dating and correlation of sedimentary rocks across different regions and continents. It offers up-to-date information, making it an essential reference for researchers and professionals. The comprehensive coverage of fossil groups and their geological implications provides readers with a thorough understanding of Earth’s evolutionary timeline. Practical applications and case studies further enhance its utility for academia and industry alike.

  • Reliability Analysis and Modeling for Complex Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Seifedine Kadry + 1 more
    • English
    Reliability Analysis and Modeling for Complex Systems is a crucial resource for engineers and technologists grappling with modern challenges. As technology advances and safety concerns mount, the complexity of systems like autonomous vehicles and critical infrastructure demands innovative reliability assessment methods. This book bridges theory and practice, offering practical solutions for professionals navigating the intricate world of reliability engineering. Through real-world case studies and interdisciplinary insights, it equips readers to address the multifaceted challenges of ensuring dependability in today's interconnected technological landscape.

  • Management and Leadership in the Clinical Laboratory

    • 1st Edition
    • Connie R. Mahon + 1 more
    • English
    Prepare for a leadership role in the clinical laboratory! Management and Leadership in the Clinical Laboratory provides a comprehensive, problem-based approach to understanding essential management and leadership concepts tailored for healthcare organizations and clinical laboratories. Each chapter begins with a real-world case-in-point, guiding you through critical topics such as healthcare finance, quality assurance and regulatory issues, laboratory safety, personnel management, and team dynamics, ensuring that current and future laboratory leaders are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of their roles.

  • Intelligent Energy Systems using the Barnacles Mating Optimizer and Evolutionary Mating Algorithm

    Foundations, Methods, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohd Herwan Sulaiman + 1 more
    • English
    Intelligent Energy Systems using the Barnacles Mating Optimizer and Evolutionary Mating Algorithm: Foundations, Methods, and Applications reveals the potential of innovative optimization algorithms to support sustainability in modern energy systems. This book provides a multidisciplinary foundation for the reader, with Part I breaking down fundamentals including the challenges to be addressed in renewable energy systems and detailed methodologies including swarm-, physics-, and human-based algorithms, before introducing the Barnacles Mating Optimizer and Evolutionary Mating Algorithm themselves. Part II drills deeper into examples, case studies, and applications for energy systems, offering comparative analysis with alternative tools, and providing complimentary MATLAB code using the latest Toolbox. A sandbox for readers to learn, skill-build, and develop in, ‘Intelligent Energy Systems using BMO and EMA’ provides an indispensable guide to these cutting-edge AI tools for new and experienced readers.

  • Lead Management, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-4
    • Jayanthi N. Koneru + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Robert D. Schaller and Jayanthi N. Koneru bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Lead Management. Top experts discuss various aspects of lead management, including emerging CIED technologies and lead management in special scenarios.

  • Creating Healthy Work Environments in Critical Care Nursing, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-4
    • Sarah Delgado + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editors Sarah Delgado and Kathryn Ann Connell bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Creating Healthy Work Environments in Critical Care Nursing. Top experts discuss how implementing and maintaining healthy work environments is foundational to addressing current, pervasive issues in critical care nursing, including poor quality of care, inappropriate staffing, workplace violence, medical/nursing errors, bias/ discrimination/ inequity, and threats to nurse wellbeing. Additional articles describe the roles of leaders, advanced practice nurses, staff nurses, contingent staff, nurses on alternate shifts, and nurse scientists in contributing to the health of the work environment.

  • Sustainable Green Nanomaterials for Mitigation of Microplastics and Plastic Additives Pollution

    • 1st Edition
    • Manviri Rani + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Green Nanomaterials for Mitigation of Microplastics and Plastic Additives Pollution offers a comprehensive overview of the sustainable nanotechnologies available to manage and mitigate microplastics and plastic additives pollution. The book reviews research on green sustainable nanomaterials synthesis for industrial and environmental applications in the mitigation of various types of flame retardants, antioxidants, plasticizers, and light stabilizers that are released from industrial waste or consumer products. Moreover, state-of-the-art methods to eradicate microplastic pollution from ecosystems and future research directions are also discussed.This book is a valuable resource to polymer scientists, environmental scientists, and academic and industrial researchers interested in green sustainable nanomaterials and microplastic pollution control strategies.

  • Circular Plastics Economy

    A Multidisciplinary Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Pooja Ghosh + 4 more
    • English
    Circular Plastics Economy: A Multidisciplinary Perspective provides an understanding of the complex issues surrounding plastic waste management, including environmental challenges, risks associated with microplastic contamination, and the detection of micro- and nano-plastics. The book explores conventional and emerging technological solutions for plastic waste management, such as reusing, recycling, pyrolysis, and heterogeneous catalysis while also considering alternative approaches like biochar and microbe-based degradation that foster a holistic perspective on the transition towards a circular plastics economy.With its multidisciplinary approach, this book provides an analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with circular plastics economy, guiding the development of sustainable solutions on a global scale. By addressing these diverse perspectives, this book offers a guide for researchers and professionals interested in tackling the challenges of plastic waste to achieve a sustainable and circular approach to managing plastic waste.

  • Pulmonary Disease in the Older Adult, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-4
    • Leah Witt + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Leah Witt and C. Adrian Austin bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Loneliness and Social Isolation in the Care of the Older Adult. Top experts in the field cover a variety of pulmonary conditions in older adults including asthma, COPD, lung cancer, respiratory infections and immunizations, and interstitial lung diseases.

  • Brown and Mulholland’s Drug Calculations

    Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice
    • 13th Edition
    • Ann Tritak-Elmiger + 1 more
    • English
    Learn how to safely, accurately, and confidently calculate medication dosages! Brown and Mulholland’s Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice is recognized for its realistic practice problems and unique “proof” step in the answer key, which allows you to double-check your answers and avoid medication errors. Helpful worksheets and assessment tests allow you to gauge your progress, while Clinical Alerts call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors. This edition continues to promote critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient safety with updates related to safe medication administration, new medications and drug labels, and updated Next-Generation NCLEX® practice problems and case studies.

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