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Advanced Ceramics (Advances in Material Research and Technology)
Par Shadia Jamil Ikhmayies. 2024
This book presents the fundamentals of advanced ceramics, their stages of development, types and classifications, advanced processing techniques, properties, sintering,…
and new forms of applications. It highlights specific examples such as alumina, zirconia, Mg-Al-spinels, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, ceramic composites, and thin films with their specific applications. The book reviews progress in perovskite ceramics, in which the synthesis, processing, characterization, and advanced applications of perovskite ceramics are all thoroughly discussed. In addition, developments of perovskite solar cells, the main factors affecting their stability, current problems, development prospects in the research, and application of perovskite solar cells are all highlighted. This book also includes a review of a particular class of rare-earth-based mixed-metal oxides, namely Ln2B2O7 nanostructures (B = Zr, Sn, and Ce), where advantages and disadvantages of each production technique are addressed along with the properties of as-produced nanostructures. The solar photocatalytic uses of Ln2B2O7 nanostructures such as photodegradation of contaminants are also discussed. Yttria-based transparent ceramics for photonic applications are reviewed, along with a discussion of powder synthesis, green body preparation, sintering, and optical properties. In addition, the fundamentals of electrophoretic deposition of hydroxyapatite incorporated composite coatings on metallic substrates are presented and discussed. The different types of ceramics-based self-healing coatings and their fabrication processes have also been reported and discussed in this book. These include titania, zirconia, titanium-alumina, and zirconia-alumina incorporated with Benzotriazole (BTA) as an inhibitor. Advanced ceramic materials that have been used for the purpose of wastewater treatment including ceramic sorbents, resins, aerosols, and ceramic membranes that have been widely used for wastewater treatment purposes are also discussed in depth.Moreover, the book presents the preparation of geopolymers by microwave treatments and explains how their properties can be tuned using microwaves. Furthermore, the future and perspective of these advanced ceramic materials and their modifications to ensure better efficacy toward environmental remediation purposes are highlighted in this book.Organization in Biology (History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences #33)
Par Matteo Mossio. 2024
This open access book assesses the prospects of (re)adopting organization as a pivotal concept in biology. It shows how organization can…
nourish biological thinking and practice, by reconnecting with the idea of biology as the science of organized systems. The book provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art picture of the characterizations and uses of the concept of organization in both biological science and philosophy of biology. It also deals with a variety of themes – including evolution, organogenesis, heredity, cognition and ecology – with respect to which the concept of organization can guide the elaboration of original models and new experimental protocols. It will be of interest to biologists and scholars working in philosophy of science alike.Nutraceuticals for Alzheimer's Disease: A Promising Therapeutic Approach (Nutritional Neurosciences)
Par Arokiasamy Justin Thenmozhi, Thamilarasan Manivasagam. 2023
This book reviews the potential effect of diet modification, lipids, and carbohydrate consumptions, vitamin supplementation, antioxidants, and nutraceuticals in the…
prevention and management of Alzheimer's disease. The initial chapter of the book presents the pathophysiological mechanisms, risk factors, genetic predisposition, disease diagnosis, pathology, and current treatment strategies against Alzheimer's disease. It also highlights recent developments in exploring novel compounds for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Subsequently, it highlights the therapeutic effect and regulation of molecular targets by natural compounds. The book discusses the potential of natural compounds in inhibiting the formation and deposition of Aβ peptides. It examines the natural compounds in modulating intracellular signaling molecules and enzymes involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. In summary, this book helps understand the role of natural compounds as a therapeutic approach in amelioration and preventing detrimental effects of Alzheimer's disease.Human Factors in Tourism: A Layperson's Approach (Design Science and Innovation)
Par Prabir Mukhopadhyay. 2024
The textbook covers the application of human factors in different facets of tourism and hospitality industry. It talks about appropriate…
ambience creation for guests, so they can enjoy their stay. This book enumerates different human factors aspects of dealing with tourists, conducting guided tours, or ensuring that tourists are completely satisfied from the tour in detail but in a layperson’s language. This book discusses details of the application of human factors in the tourism sector. This book aims to fill the gap between the literature available on tourism that deals with people and human factors that deals with the interaction among people, space, and products. This book aids the students and instructors in understanding and teaching different human factors issues in this sector. Further, this book will help professionals in the industry in providing quality services to their clients.Industrial Engineering and Operations Management: XXVIII IJCIEOM, Mexico City, Mexico, July 17–20, 2022 (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics #400)
Par João Carlos Gonçalves dos Reis, Victor Manuel López Sánchez, Francisco Gaudêncio Mendonça Freires, Joana Maria Costa Martins das Dores. 2022
This proceedings volume convenes peer-reviewed, selected papers presented at the XXVIII International Joint Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management…
(IJCIEOM) that was held in Mexico City, Mexico, July 17-20, 2022, with a special focus on applications of industrial engineering and operations management for research and practice. Fields covered include operations, manufacturing, industrial and production engineering and management, emphasizing optimization models and data science applications to real-world problems.In this book, the reader will find works on topics as optimization models; stochastic optimization; digital transformation in the supply chain; data science applications in operations management; Industry 4.0: manufacturing planning & control; blockchain; intelligent transportation systems; sustainable and reverse logistics; big data and demand planning; predictive and prescriptive analytics; last-mile delivery optimization; stochastic inventory models; new trends in information technology for operation management; stochastic optimization; optimization models for omnichannel; safety in operation management; and more. This volume includes relevant information for academics, since most of the chapters focus on real-world case studies and systematic reviews, but also for professionals in the industrial sector as it presents solutions to complex industrial challenges. Previous 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 IJCIEOM proceedings can also be found in Springer's catalog.China: Geographien einer Weltmacht
Par Peter Dannenberg, Sina Hardaker. 2023
Kein anderes Land wird die Welt und vermutlich auch Deutschland in den nächsten Jahrzehnten so sehr prägen wie China. Ob…
wir es wollen oder nicht, die wirtschaftliche, gesellschaftliche und ökologische Zukunft unseres Planeten wird zu einem großen Teil durch Entwicklungen und Entscheidungen in China beeinflusst. Und dennoch, wir wissen oft überraschend oder gar erschreckend wenig über diese fast allgegenwärtige, höchst vielschichtige und ambivalente Weltmacht China - ihre Geschichte, ihre Geographie(n), ihre kulturellen Hintergründe sowie gesellschaftlichen Strukturen, und schließlich das, was ihre Menschen antreibt. Der Umgang mit der Volksrepublik gestaltet sich aus westlicher Sicht nicht nur komplex, sondern auch schwierig, wird ebenso zunehmend bedeutsamer und unvermeidbar.Dieses Buch bietet die Möglichkeit die Geographie, Politik, Gesellschaft und Kultur sowie seine unterschiedlichen Regionen und Facetten besser zu verstehen. Anhand zahlreicher Karten, Fotos, Abbildungen und Beispiele spannend illustriert, stellt dieses Buch Hintergründe und Besonderheiten, aktuelle Trends und Geschichten in 46 Beiträgen vor. Knapp 50 renommierte Expert*innen schärfen den Blick auf das Land aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven und stellen auch kontroverse Themen wie die chinesische Geopolitik, die Situation Hongkongs und Taiwans oder Chinas Rolle beim Klimawandel verständlich dar.Die Kombination aus wissenschaftlichem Fachwissen und anschaulicher Vermittlung und Illustration macht dieses Buch gleichsam für das Studium wie auch für eine breite Leserschaft interessant. Es ist eine Einladung an alle, die das Interesse und den Anspruch verfolgen, die aufgestiegene Weltmacht China wissenschaftlich fundiert besser kennenzulernen und zu verstehen.This edited volume explores the intersection of medicine and philosophy throughout history, calling attention to the role of quantification in…
understanding the medical body. Retracing current trends and debates to examine the quantification of the body throughout the early modern, modern and early contemporary age, the authors contextualise important issues of both medical and philosophical significance, with chapters focusing on the quantification of temperaments and fluids, complexions, functions of the living body, embryology, and the impact of quantified reasoning on the concepts of health and illness. With insights spanning from the sixteenth century to the nineteenth century, this book provides a wide-ranging overview of attempts to ‘quantify’ the human body at various points. Arguing that medicine and philosophy have been constantly in dialogue with each other, the authors discuss how this provided a strategic opportunity both for medical thought and philosophy to refine and further develop. Given today’s fascination with the quantification of the body, represented by the growing profusion of self-tracking devices logging one’s sleep, diet or mood, this collection offers an important and timely contribution to an emerging and interdisciplinary field of study.Environment Impact on Reproductive Health: A Translational Approach
Par Roberto Marci. 2023
This open access book focuses on of the impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on human reproduction. It comprehensively discusses…
the three most important topics in the field: the basic biology of EDCs; the effects of EDCs on human reproduction and human reproductive systems; and potential interventions and practical advice for dealing with the problems caused by EDCs.Presenting a translational approach to endocrine disrupting chemicals research, spanning both basic biology and clinical applications, the book provides a critical link between laboratory investigations and clinical practice. Written by international experts in the field, it is a valuable reference resource for gynaecologists, obstetricians, endocrinologists and experts in reproductive medicine, and a useful tool for anyone interested in the impact of the environment on human reproduction.This monograph presents the geometric foundations of continuum mechanics. An emphasis is placed on increasing the generality and elegance of…
the theory by scrutinizing the relationship between the physical aspects and the mathematical notions used in its formulation. The theory of uniform fluxes in affine spaces is covered first, followed by the smooth theory on differentiable manifolds, and ends with the non-smooth global theory. Because continuum mechanics provides the theoretical foundations for disciplines like fluid dynamics and stress analysis, the author’s extension of the theory will enable researchers to better describe the mechanics of modern materials and biological tissues. The global approach to continuum mechanics also enables the formulation and solutions of practical optimization problems.Foundations of Geometric Continuum Mechanics will be an invaluable resource for researchers in the area, particularly mathematicians, physicists, and engineers interested in the foundational notions of continuum mechanics.Dictionary of Astronomy and Astronautics
Par Frank Gaynor, Armand Spitz. 1957
This authoritative reference volume features more than 2,200 terms and concepts covering a wide array of topics in astronomy and…
astronautics. This in-depth overview of important terms and concepts in the fields of astronomy and astronautics is designed to be an authoritative and easy-to-use reference book. With thousands of entries arranged alphabetically, it provides ready answers for students of space science as well as the curious reader. From &“Aberration of Light&” and &“Abnormal Stars&” to &“Zodiacal Light&” and &“Zone Time&”, this comprehensive volume provides a wealth of fascinating information.Ecosystem Restoration: Towards Sustainability and Resilient Development (Disaster Resilience and Green Growth)
Par Anil Kumar Gupta, Manish Kumar Goyal, S. P. Singh. 2023
This edited book offers coverage towards SDG 15 in particular, but it provides for all the SDGs in general. The…
book is an inclusive comprehension on ecosystem restoration and sustainability including agricultural and ecosystem resilience, the role of biodiversity, climate change and water resources, hydrological modelling, extreme events, disaster risk and management, sustainable policy making on disaster management. The world is facing diverse and severe challenges. Millions of people are suffering from the catastrophic effects of extreme disasters, climate emergencies, water and food insecurity, and the repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic. Ecosystems are essential players in people’s capacity to meet these challenges. Hence, managing them and protecting their resources in sustainable ways is crucial. The book ‘Ecosystem Restoration: Towards Sustainable and Resilient Development’ provides comprehensive information on fundamentals, approaches and latest developments in the field of ecosystem restoration, resilience and sustainability. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, and valuable source of reference to the professionals and students in the relevant disciplines. Besides, the book serves as additional reading for graduate students of water, ecology, restoration forestry, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international ecological policy makers, scientists and planners will also find this to be a useful read.Tú, contigo y por ti: Espabila y cáete bien
Par Ángela Sánchez Del Río. 2023
Este libro solo es un libro, pero quizá es también el impulso que necesitas. Quiero que veas que otro tú…
es posible. Quiero que consigas el cambio. Quiero ayudarte.Este libro es una llamada a la acción. Un empujoncito -sin presión, pero con mimo y humor- para detectar y cambiar los hábitos, conductas y pensamientos que te alejan de la realidad en la que te gustaría vivir y de la versión de ti que te gustaría ser. Eres tú, contigo y por ti para toda la vida. Por eso mereces caerte bien y ver de una vez tus posibilidades.Preparedness for Future Pandemics: Threats and Challenges
Par Rajeev Varshney, Swati Srivastava, Iti Garg. 2023
The book covers all aspects of future preparedness for COVID-19 pandemic-like situations as the COVID-19 pandemic commences at its endemic stage. Pandemics…
and large-scale outbreaks impact public health to a greater extent, causing the loss of millions of lives and financial loss to businesses which eventually lead to unemployment and economic crises. This book covers all lessons learned from past pandemics, including their spread, virulence, long-term health effects, etc. It includes a chapter focusing on the actions that need to be taken to deal with similar situations in the future.The book mainly comprehends on identification and fulfilment of gaps in pandemic preparedness, the development of an effective early warning system, the strengthening of existing strategies as well as the need for the implementation of new global policies to mitigate future pandemics. It focuses on the role of omics approaches to understand and explore the newer and faster mechanisms for prevention, detection, and response to emerging biological infections. It also covers the psychological impact due to pandemic and its solution.The book has a broad scientific impact and shall be helpful specifically for academicians/ students having an interest in microbiology, virology, and immunology fields. It is aligned with SDG 3, "Good Health and Well-being".Nanosponges for Environmental Remediation
Par Shikha Gulati. 2023
The book covers the chemistry of various nanosponges, as well as the methods for synthesizing them and altering them chemically,…
as well as their characterization and uses in environmental remediation. Sensors, adaptable materials for oil clean-up in the sea, the removal of dangerous organic and inorganic pollutants from wastewater, the adsorption of various poisonous and greenhouse gases from the air, and more are just a few of the environmental uses for nanosponges. This book aims to provide broad coverage of recent research progress or up-to-date knowledge addressing various aspects in this field. With this book, we aim to provide the readers with the opportunity to learn about different facets of environmental remediation using nanosponges. Thus, this book scrutinizes the state-of-the-art research and discovery in the use of nanosponges in environmental applications, highlighting the scope to which these novel materials have been incorporated by the community. Beyond bestowing a summary of recent research by major groups in the field, the book presents the approaches behind recent developments, providing a long-lasting situation for experienced researchers and novices in the field. This book also emphasizes the challenges with previous signs of progress and way for further research, details relating to the current pioneering technology, and future perspectives with a multidisciplinary approach. Furthermore, it presents up-to-date information on the economics, toxicity, and regulations related to these novel materials. This book is of interest to those in environmental science and applications, particularly graduate students, young faculty, and others exploring nanosponges.Proceedings of the International Symposium on Lightweight and Sustainable Polymeric Materials (Springer Proceedings in Materials #32)
Par Suchart Siengchin, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa. 2023
This proceedings book contains papers presented at the International Symposium on Lightweight and Sustainable Polymeric Materials (LSPM23) held on February…
17, 2023, and organized by King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. The papers in this book are presented by academics and industrial practitioners showcasing the latest technological advancements and applications of environmentally friendly polymeric materials with the emphasis on the production of lightweight, low-cost, low-energy-consuming materials with competitive performance. The content of this book appeals to academia and industrial researchers from the fields of polymer chemistry, physics, and materials science.Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging: Modelling and Data Analysis Using R (Use R!)
Par Jörg Polzehl, Karsten Tabelow. 2023
This book discusses modelling and analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data of the human brain. For the data processing…
pipelines we rely on R, the software environment for statistical computing and graphics. The book is intended for readers from two communities: Statisticians, who are interested in neuroimaging and look for an introduction to the acquired data and typical scientific problems in the field and neuroimaging students, who want to learn about the statistical modeling and analysis of MRI data. Being a practical introduction, the book focuses on those problems in data analysis for which implementations within R are available. By providing full worked-out examples the book thus serves as a tutorial for MRI analysis with R, from which the reader can derive its own data processing scripts.The book starts with a short introduction into MRI. The next chapter considers the process of reading and writing common neuroimaging data formats to and from the R session. The main chapters then cover four common MR imaging modalities and their data modeling and analysis problems: functional MRI, diffusion MRI, Multi-Parameter Mapping and Inversion Recovery MRI. The book concludes with extended Appendices on details of the utilize non-parametric statistics and on resources for R and MRI data.The book also addresses the issues of reproducibility and topics like data organization and description, open data and open science. It completely relies on a dynamic report generation with knitr: The books R-code and intermediate results are available for reproducibility of the examples.Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2721)
Par Silvia Ferrara, Giovanni Bertoni. 2024
This book aims to provide methods, protocols, and discussion topics for those who wish to examine in depth the molecular…
mechanisms of adaptation and versality of bacteria and would like to envisage their evolution responses in the fast changing Antropocene.Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Methods and Protocols aims to be a useful and practical guide to new researchers and experts looking to expand their knowledge.Wider den Chauvinismus: 100 Jahre Paul K. Feyerabend (essentials)
Par Wolfgang Frindte. 2023
Prüfungsfragen zur Elektronik: Bachelor Ausbildung
Par Peter Baumann. 2023
Die in diesem Lehrbuch gestellten Prüfungsfragen beziehen sich auf die Wirkungsweise von elektronischen Bauelementen und Sensoren auf der Basis von…
PSPICE-Modellen und deren Anwendung in Schaltungen. Die Antworten werden durch die Angabe von Gleichungen und die Ausführung von PSPICE-Analysen anschaulich unterstützt. Die Prüfungsfragen stehen in enger Verbindung zum Laborpraktikum.Advances in Neural Computation, Machine Learning, and Cognitive Research VII: Selected Papers from the XXV International Conference on Neuroinformatics, October 23-27, 2023, Moscow, Russia (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1120)
Par Boris Kryzhanovsky, Witali Dunin-Barkowski, Vladimir Redko, Yury Tiumentsev, Valentin Klimov. 2023
This book describes new theories and applications of artificial neural networks, with a special focus on answering questions in neuroscience,…
biology and biophysics and cognitive research. It covers a wide range of methods and technologies, including deep neural networks, large-scale neural models, brain–computer interface, signal processing methods, as well as models of perception, studies on emotion recognition, self-organization and many more. The book includes both selected and invited papers presented at the XXV International Conference on Neuroinformatics, held on October 23-27, 2023, in Moscow, Russia.