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  • Chalcones and their Derivatives

    From Synthesis to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohmmad Younus Wani + 3 more
    • English
    Chalcone is a highly versatile scaffold with a broad range of applications. Serving as a precursor for various organic molecules and natural flavonoids, it exhibits significant biological activities and unique physical properties, including semiconductor behavior, non-linear optical effects, fluorescence, and electronic characteristics. Chalcones have attracted considerable research interest due to their pharmacological potential and the ease with which their biological activity and other properties can be modified through subtle structural changes along the α,β-unsaturated backbone. Beyond their medicinal value, chalcones are utilized in the food and cosmetic industries as additives, owing to their UV-protective qualities. Additionally, they serve as chemosensors and probes in analytical applications. The book Chalcones and Their Derivatives: From Synthesis to Applications explores this remarkable molecule, detailing various synthetic methods, its biological significance, and its diverse applications across multiple fields. Serving as both a comprehensive reference for researchers and an essential guide for postgraduate students, this work provides valuable insights into the development and utilization of chalcone-based molecules for a wide array of purposes.

  • Complementary and Integrative Medicine Part II: Interventions, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-4
    • Deborah R. Simkin + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Deborah R. Simkin and L. Eugene Arnold bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Complimentary and Integrative Medicine Part II: Treatment Interventions. In this second of two related issues, top experts discuss complementary and integrative medicine in psychiatric care, with a special focus on alternative treatment interventions such as music, art, and dance therapy; lifestyle modifications; managing the physical environment factors; spirituality and stress; the microbiome; and more.

  • Density Functional Theory

    Current Trends and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25
    • Aleksey E. Kuznetsov
    • English
    Density Functional Theory: Current Trends and Applications first examines the foundational knowledge surrounding DFT, examining some of its key concepts, such as the Thomas–Fermi model and the Hohenberg–Kohn–Sham theory; looking at the wealth of exchange–correlation functionals; and the advantages and disadvantages of DFT compared to the MO (molecular orbital ) theory and other methods, before exploring the areas of future DFT development. The second section then examines the practical methods and approaches for DFT, looking at the types of density functionals, such as LSDA (local spin-density approximation), GGA (generalized gradient approximation), and meta-GGA functionals; hybrid functionals; DFTB (density functional tight binding) methods; dispersion-corrected functionals; time-dependent DFT; and the plane-wave approach. It also looks at the relationships between DFT and ab initio molecular dynamics and the QM/MM (quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics) approach.This book is designed for graduate- and postgraduate-level students and postdoctoral researchers principally studying computational and physical chemistry, who want to obtain an up-to-date overview and understanding of density functional and its applications.

  • AI in Primary Care, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-4
    • Vincent Morelli
    • English
    In this issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest editor Dr. Vincent Morelli brings his considerable expertise to the topic of AI in Primary Care. Top experts demystify artificial intelligence and introduce basic concepts of AI in primary care, including how to understand AI outputs, acknowledge limitations, and reveal key AI technologies relevant to healthcare. Additional articles discuss how AI can aid in patient diagnosis, management, and workflows.

  • Strategies for an Energy Transition

    Planning for a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Tania Itzel Serrano-Arévalo + 6 more
    • English
    Strategies for an Energy Transition: Planning for a Sustainable Future guides readers through strategic planning for a sustainable energy shift. The book covers optimization of renewable energy systems, sustainable fuel production, and unconventional resources. It also addresses the water-energy nexus, emphasizing an integrated approach that includes technological, economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The book enables a deeper understanding of energy systems interconnections and broader energy decision implications. With insights into modeling, optimization, and strategic planning, it equips academics, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers with knowledge and tools for navigating energy transition complexities.

  • Membrane and Coating-Based Built Environmental Control Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Li-Zhi Zhang + 3 more
    • English
    Membrane and Coating-Based Built Environmental Control Technologies addresses the urgent need for energy-saving and low-carbon solutions in the HVAC industry. With air conditioning accounting for a significant portion of energy consumption, this book explores technologies such as total heat recovery, air dehumidification, PM2.5 purification, and anti-frosting and anti-dewing. The utilization of membranes and coatings in these technologies has shown promising results in efficiency and indoor environment control. It provides a comprehensive overview of these advancements, including principles, material fabrications, performance analysis methods, and design guidelines.The book fills the gap in the market by offering an up-to-date reference that covers traditional and novel applications of membranes and coatings. It includes applications in areas like total heat recovery, air humidification and dehumidification, PM2.5 filtration, anti-frosting, and self-cleaning. It also provides mathematical models and numerical schemes to address heat and mass transfer challenges. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and students in the field of built environmental control technologies.

  • Study Guide for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

    • 11th Edition
    • Linda Lane Lilley + 2 more
    • English
    Get more out of Lilley’s Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 11th Edition, with this practical study guide! Matching the chapters in the textbook, this workbook helps you review and understand the key terms, key concepts, and pharmacology that nurses need to know. Exercises include NCLEX Examination-style review questions, critical thinking and application questions, and case studies. It provides the review and practice you need to master the nursing process and nursing pharmacology!

  • Cooperative Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying

    From Anti-Communication Delays to Resources Saving
    • 1st Edition
    • Qinglei Hu + 2 more
    • English
    Cooperative Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying: From Anti-Communication Delays to Resources Saving provides an in-depth, practically focused, exploration of secure cooperative control for spacecraft formation flying that addresses real-world challenges including communication latency, resource constraints, and information security, balancing foundational theory with actionable solutions, tailored to complex, resource-limited environments A comprehensive reference source for aerospace engineers and researchers covering anti-communication delays and resource-saving coordination strategies in spacecraft formation flying. For professionals and researchers in space systems, robotics and control engineering, the book provides detailed descriptions of robust security measures and practical application insights. The integration of secure communication protocols with control methods makes the book particularly relevant for professionals in high-stakes environments, where cyber threats and resource limitations are critical. For space agency mission planners and aerospace cybersecurity experts, the project addresses critical issues in secure, delay-tolerant communication and resource optimization for coordinated spacecraft missions. This enhances the development of secure and resilient communication protocols, which are critical to prevent data breaches and ensure reliable inter-spacecraft coordination in adversarial environments. The integration of advanced algorithms and the emphasis on real-world challenges, particularly the communication security issue, provides readers with a unique perspective that is missing in existing literature. The book equips readers with detailed information on advanced control strategies for multi-spacecraft coordination, particularly methods that address communication delays and optimize resource use.

  • Yarn Twisting Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Menghe Miao
    • English
    Yarn Twisting Dynamics presents the general differential equations of yarn twisting dynamics, describing rotational kinematics and kinetics, along with the twist blocking mechanisms of traveling yarns in straight and spatial paths. General solutions to yarn twisting dynamic equations, including twist wave propagation and twist distributions in idealized systems are also presented. Yarn tensile, torsional, and compressional properties are discussed based on yarn helical structure models. Users will find this book to be a first principles approach to yarn twisting problems in yarn manufacturing and handling systems.Other sections cover yarn twisting dynamics and twist blockage theories, including conventional ring spinning, modified ring spinning, additive spinning (i.e., open-end spinning), constant and periodic false-twisting, rub-condensing (i.e., roving and slubbing production), false twist texturing, and carbon nanotube yarn production systems.

  • Pituitary Disease, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-4
    • Nicholas A. Tritos
    • English
    In this issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest editor Dr. Nicholas A. Tritos brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pituitary Disease. Top experts discuss diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome; clinically non-functioning pituitary adenomas; aggressive pituitary tumors; medical therapies for acromegaly; medical therapies for Cushing’s syndrome; bone health in acromegaly; AI in pituitary disease; and more.

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