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  • Quantum Health AI

    The Revolution of Medicine, Public Health, and Global Health by Quantum Computing-Powered Artificial Intelligence
    • 1st Edition
    • Dominique J. Monlezun
    • English
    Quantum Health AI: The Revolution of Medicine, Public Health, and Global Health is the first comprehensive book defining the transformation of the global health ecosystem by the fusion of our most powerful technologies—quantum computing and artificial intelligence—while defending an actionable human-centred approach to doing so responsibly, equitably, and sustainably. We can continue to watch wars, diseases, poverty, polarization, cyber-crime, and climate change only worsen. Our strongest technologies can remain centralized in a small number of companies and countries for their profit and power. Or we can cooperatively put quantum AI to work for the health of all of us, by better managing this technology’s overarching strategic competition between democracies and autocracies, along with the public and private sectors (balancing human security with national security, economic growth with household livelihoods, individual rights with the common good). This book draws on the decade plus of original research and first-hand perspective of the world’s first triple doctorate-trained physician-data scientist and AI ethicist. It unpacks the history, science, values, and political economics framing and driving quantum AI (including its physics, metaphysics, ethics, governance, computing, sensing, communication, materials, and security), the global health ecosystem (healthcare systems, public health agencies, biotechnology companies, and development institutions), and their growing integration, wins, and challenges. This one-stop book provides a global, inclusive, and practical guide for understanding and shaping these societal and technological trends. It thus empowers health, technology, and policy students, practitioners, professionals, researchers, and leaders in organizations, universities, companies, and governments—ultimate... to make and maintain the human-centred quantum AI safeguarding and advancing humanity’s health, home, and future.

  • Motion Control of Soft Robots

    • 1st Edition
    • Wenyu Liang + 3 more
    • English
    Motion Control of Soft Robots provides an overview of the general concepts and most recent technological updates in soft robot motion control. The book provides systematic coverage of theoretical and practical aspects in system modeling and motion control strategies, presenting novel ideas, methods, and future outlook related to motion control of soft actuators and robots, including model-based control, model-free control, and bioinspired control. This book is useful for researchers, engineers, and students of robotics who can expect to learn how to design and implement various techniques to obtain solutions to control problems in soft robot control and nonlinear system control.

  • Ecology for the 21st century

    • 1st Edition
    • Orianna Carter
    • English
    Ecology for the 21st Century is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly, introductory textbook that provides students with an ecological perspective on our changing world. Suitable for both non-majors and majors-level ecology courses, this textbook presents clear and wide ranging coverage, including many current examples and topics. Applying a student-centric approach with dynamic examples and case studies, the book's ecological principles emerge through topics students care to learn more about. The ‘twin-evils’ of atmospheric carbon and ocean acidification are explored through investigations on the health of coral reef ecosystems.In addition, populations and species dynamics are introduced using classical modeling parameters. This textbook drives home the delicate balance of the natural world through regional issues surrounding endangered versus invasive species. Themes of resource acquisition, adaptation, and evolution of species are reinforced throughout, encouraging students to envision an ecologically driven world.

  • Up and Running with AutoCAD 2026

    2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert C. Kaebisch + 1 more
    • English
    Up and Running with AutoCAD 2026: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instructions, examples, and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professor and instructor with the user in mind.

  • Spatio-Temporal Learning and Monitoring for Complex Dynamic Processes with Irregular Data

    • 1st Edition
    • Chunhui Zhao + 1 more
    • English
    Spatio-Temporal Learning Using Irregular Data for Complex Dynamic Processes introduces learning, modeling, and monitoring methods for highly complex dynamic processes with irregular data. Two classes of robust modeling methods are highlighted, including low-rank characteristic of matrices and heavy-tailed characteristic of distributions. In this class, the missing data, ambient noise, and outlier problems are solved using low-rank matrix complement for monitoring model development. Secondly, the Laplace distribution is explored, which is adopted to measure the process uncertainty to develop robust monitoring models.The book not only discusses the complex models but also their real-world applications in industry.

  • Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers

    Design, Manufacturing and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Yong X Gan
    • English
    Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications delves into the latest research on creating functional composite fibers. It covers the design, manufacturing processes, and the diverse applications of these materials. The book explores the structural and morphological aspects, mechanical testing, physical properties, and electrochemical performance of nanocomposite fibers. Aimed at researchers in materials science, particularly those focused on fiber science and textile-related composites, this work also appeals to industrial professionals involved in manufacturing and material processing.Additiona... key topics include environmental sustainability, energy applications, and sensing technologies. The book serves as an essential reference for both academic and industrial researchers, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in the field of functional composite fibers.

  • MATLAB Scientific Plotting and Data Analysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Jinbin Ding
    • English
    MATLAB Scientific Plotting and Data Analysis combines the author's extensive experience in data analysis and scientific plotting to provide detailed explanations of the methods and techniques for using MATLAB. The book is divided into three parts, consisting of 12 chapters. The first part covers the basics of MATLAB, including the operating environment, data types and basic operations, file operations, and programming. The second part focuses on MATLAB's data visualization capabilities, with topics such as figure window information, 2D plotting, 3D plotting, specialized plotting, and handle graphics objects.The third part covers descriptive data analysis, interpolation and fitting, regression analysis, and optimization problem solving. Furthermore, this book provides links to over 200 examples of teaching videos and hands-on exercise resource files, enhancing readers' learning efficiency.

  • Deep Learning

    From Algorithmic Essence to Industrial Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Shuhao Wang + 1 more
    • English
    Deep Learning: From Algorithmic Essence to Industrial Practice introduces the fundamental theories of deep learning, engineering practices, and their deployment and application in the industry. This book provides a detailed explanation of classic convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, and transformer networks based on self-attention mechanisms, along with their variants, combining code demonstrations. Additionally, this book covers the applications of these models in areas including image classification, object detection, and semantic segmentation. This book also considers advancements in deep reinforcement learning and generative adversarial networks making it suitable for graduate and senior undergraduate students with backgrounds in computer science, automation, electronics, communications, mathematics, and physics, as well as professional technical personnel who wish to work or are preparing to transition into the field of artificial intelligenceThe code for book may be accessed by visiting the companion website: https://www.elsevier...

  • The Alkaloids

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 94
    • English
    The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Biology, Volume 94, the newest release in a series that has covered the topic for more than 60 years, discusses key aspects of alkaloid chemistry, biology and pharmacology. Sections in this release include chapters on topics such as guanidine alkaloids from marine sponges, the chemistry and biology of imidazole, oxazole, and thiazole alkaloids, quinoline and quinazoline alkaloids, pyrazole and indazole alkaloids, and Stemona alkaloids, offering valuable insights into their structures, biosynthesis, and biological activities.

  • Vertebrate Ichnology

    Tracks and Trails, Consumption, Digging and Reproduction, Geoconservation
    • 1st Edition
    • Spencer G Lucas + 2 more
    • English
    Vertebrate Ichnology: Fish Ichnology, Consumption, Burrows and Reproduction, Geoconservation is a comprehensive and meticulously researched review and analysis of the entire vertebrate trace fossil record, shedding light on lesser-known vertebrate traces beyond footprints. From vertebrate burrows to the ichnology of reproduction, each chapter provides valuable insights and up-to-date information. The book explores a wide range of topics, including consumption through coprolites, dentalites, regurgitalites, and other trace fossils that are evidence of vertebrate predation and consumption.This authoritative reference provides students, researchers, and professionals in the field of Earth and Planetary sciences with updated information on the geological heritage of vertebrate ichnosites and their importance in geoconservation efforts.

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