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  • Integrated Pest Management

    Current Concepts and Ecological Perspective
    • 2nd Edition
    • Dharam P. Abrol
    • English
    Integrated Pest Management: Current Concepts and Ecological Perspective, now in its second edition, presents an overview of alternative measures to traditional pest management practices, from biological control to biotechnologies and beyond. Significant scientific and technological advances have been made in the past decade, creating new strategies for pest control and crop protection without harming the environment. Integrated Pest Management, 2e is updated with the latest advances in this crucial field, key issues in IPM such as insecticide resistance and invasive species, as well as novel and advanced methods for tackling them, including the use of artificial intelligence, digital monitoring, and genomic approaches such as RNA interference. Opening with three new chapters on the biological and ecological foundations of IPM, Integrated Pest Management: Current Concepts and Ecological Perspective, Second Edition is an ideal resource for a wide range of readers. Case studies throughout and discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this book ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in entomology and crop science. Early career researchers in these fields, as well as those working in adjacent fields, will also benefit from this well-organized, practical guide to the growing field of IPM.

  • Foundation of Microfluidics Device Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 225
    • English
    Microfluidics is a rapidly expanding field that is recognized as a powerful platform for accelerating biological science research and innovation. It has the potential to reduce the cost and reagent consumption by enabling the precise manipulation of a small amount of fluids through microchannel ranging from ten to hundreds micrometres in size. It is a multidisciplinary domain, which integrates molecular analysis, molecular biology, and microelectronics. It has demonstrated practical applications in the design and fabrication of systems capable of processing low volumes of fluids while enabling multiplexing, automation, and high-throughput screening. Since its emergence in early 1980s, microfluidics has significantly contributed in the development of inkjet printheads, DNA chips, lab-on-a-chip technology, micro-propulsion, and micro-thermal technologies. Microfluidic chips comprise intricate networks of microchannels and chambers designed to manipulate fluids at the microscale.This volume presents the fundamental of microfluidics and microfluidics devices including computational design and fabrication, artificial intelligence and internet of things for microfluidics devices, materials, surface modifications and functionalization of microfluidics, fabrication of paper based microfluidics. Additional topics include microfluidics for generation of biomaterials, microfluidics for multi-omics analysis, lab-on-the-chip, microfluidics for 2D and 3D cell culture systms, microfluidics for drug and gene delivery, biomimetic models, and the economic considerations associated with microfluidics devices development. This volume is designed to serve as valuable resource for students, researchers, scientists, clinicians, stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners to understand microfluidics and apply microfluidics technology/devices in various fields. It provides a strong foundation to help the extension of microfluidics knowledge and accelerate research, innovation, technology and practical applications.

  • Novel Strategies to Improve the Eating and Nutritional Properties of Food Products

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 122
    • English
    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Oncosexology

    Contemporary Management of Sexual Problems in Patients with Urological Cancers
    • 1st Edition
    • John Mulhall + 3 more
    • English
    Oncosexology: Contemporary Management of Sexual Problems in Patients with Urological Cancers reviews the current state of knowledge on sexual health in patients with urological cancers. Specifically, it reviews the prevalence, pathophysiology and management of sexual dysfunction in men and women with these types of cancers. Oncosexology employs a multidisciplinary approach and specific techniques to address sexual dysfunction in cancer patients, while ethical considerations emphasize the importance of initiating discussions on sexuality and providing holistic care to address the needs of cancer patients. The book explores the emotional and psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis on sexual identity, self-esteem, and intimate relationships. It highlights how a cancer diagnosis can impact sexual confidence and mental well-being. This is a novel and advanced resource for anyone in sexual health and cancer care fields.

  • The Hormonal Treatment of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

    A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Hormonal Treatments in the Management of Pain and Infertility in Patients with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
    • 1st Edition
    • Antoine Naem + 1 more
    • English
    The Hormonal Treatment of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Hormonal Treatments in the Management of Pain and Infertility in Patients with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis is a comprehensive and practical reference to provide a thorough understanding of the effects of various hormonal treatments on endometriosis and adenomyosis lesions. It summarizes the latest evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of these treatments in managing pain associated with these conditions. Additionally, the book explores the evidence-based benefits of hormonal therapies in improving fertility chances for patients, both through natural conception and assisted reproductive technologies. It helps readers grasp the generalizability of current research findings and identifies existing research gaps, shedding light on new perspectives for future investigation. Through this comprehensive approach, the book serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients alike.

  • Marine Mammals of the World

    A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification
    • 3rd Edition
    • Marc A. Webber + 2 more
    • English
    Marine Mammals of the World, 3rd Edition describes and illustrates newly discovered and rarely photographed species, making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date identification guide to all the marine mammal species of the world.This latest edition continues to meet the research-focused needs of marine biologists, conservation biologists, and students, as well as weekend whale-watchers and community scientists, by providing an unmatched collection of new illustrations and photos, taking advantage of advances in digital and drone photography. This guide describes the identification features, global distribution, and basic biology of all the extant and recently extinct marine mammal species, including cetaceans, sirenians, pinnipeds, and other marine carnivores.Marine Mammals of the World, 3rd Edition is a vital resource for marine biologists and ecologists, as well as wildlife managers, conservation and comparative biologists and physiologists.

  • Basics of Sleep Technology

    Fundamentals of Sleep Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Ravi Gupta + 2 more
    • English
    Basics of Sleep Technology: Fundamentals of Sleep Technology underscores that sleep medicine and technology are dynamic and rapidly growing medical specialties. One must stay up with the newest innovations in the area, but not at the price of the fundamentals. This book includes these, as well as providing a solid background for cutting-edge advances in sleep medicine, diagnostics, monitoring, and therapeutics. Basics of Sleep Technology: Fundamentals of Sleep Technology covers the critical elements of sleep and sleep technologies. It gives a thorough understanding of sleep physiology, neurophysiological concepts, the principles of operation of the numerous equipment types used to diagnosis sleep disorders, and contemporary methodologies for diagnosing sleep disorders. A sleep professional must understand the fundamentals of signal creation, acquisition principles, and data grading from a sleep diary, actigraphy, and polysomnography. This book provides all of this and more to all wishing to develop a comprehensive understanding of sleep.

  • Intelligent Semantic Analysis for Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Sonali Vyas + 3 more
    • English
    Intelligent Semantic Analysis for Healthcare explores the latest trends, developments, and future directions of intelligent semantic analysis techniques on retrieving and managing meaningful medical information for healthcare information systems. The book explores different computational methods, ideas, strategies, and techniques to analyze relevant healthcare information in an innovative and efficient way, thus bridging the gap between gathering and comprehending data with healthcare and biological applications. It offers a comprehensive view of intelligent semantic analysis in healthcare, bridging the gap between data collection and healthcare applications, and providing innovative computational methods for data analysis.Sections focus on intelligent semantic analysis rather than broader topics of big data and healthcare analytics. Additionally, the book is geared towards practical approaches and innovative techniques for state-of-the-art and current challenges in healthcare data management.

  • Resource Evaluation and Deep Processing of Edible Insects

    • 1st Edition
    • Jun Wang + 2 more
    • English
    Resource Evaluation and Deep Processing of Edible Insects: Silk peptide and protein for advanced applications presents the latest progress in the processing, analysis, and application of edible insect resources, mainly focusing on the resource evaluation and deep processing methods to retrieve valuable products from the constituents of the by-products of edible insects. The book combines discursive chapters that bring the latest in resource evaluation, with discussions on novel extraction techniques, biological approaches, microbial transformations, green chemistry and microfluidic technologies. It also covers analytical and biological systems, step-by-step and readily reproducible biological and chemical protocols for analyzing edible insect resources.Edible insect resources as raw materials for the food industry for sustainability are also outlined in this book. These techniques support the latest progress in cross-disciplinary research that integrates the different scales of biotechnological and biological complexity. Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is an excellent resource for researchers with a background in biotechnology, biological and chemical engineering, agriculture, and food chemistry, and covers a broad range of topics in agriculture sustainability and food production.

  • Exploring Health Benefits of Phenolic Compounds in Food By-Products and Functional Foods

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdur Rauf + 1 more
    • English
    Exploring Health Benefits of Phenolic Compounds in Food By-Products and Functional Foods investigates the diverse sources of bioactive compounds found in various foods and their physiological effects on the human body. This comprehensive volume emphasizes the chemical structures that maximize nutritional benefits, offering insights into how different phenolic compounds can improve health and manage diseases. From fruits and vegetables to marine sources and microbial fermentation, this book highlights new developments in phenolic compounds and functional food research.The book also delves into the functional attributes of ingredients like mushrooms and pomegranates, exploring the potential of flavonoids and antibacterial agents in certain fruits and vegetables to promote healing and overall health. Chapter authors discuss the role of bioactive compounds in areas such as weight management, gut health, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, and more.

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