elsevier science jun 2025 (77 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Great American Diseases: Their Effects on the Course of North American History, Second Edition covers significant disease epidemics that have shaped North American history, from the arrival of Smallpox with the first Europeans to the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes an introduction to the basic science of diseases, the history of vaccination in the Americas, and discussions on various diseases and their pathogens. The text concludes with a chapter on notable animal disease outbreaks. Delving deeper, the book provides engaging chapters on the societal impacts of epidemics and the evolution of medical responses.It presents a fascinating intersection of microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology enriched with contemporary outbreak examples and educational resources for biomedical students.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Library Space Planning and Design discusses library planning methods to improve academic libraries, learning commons, undergraduate and graduate studies, special collections, and archives. Often, these projects required difficult challenges. For example, how to integrate student success centers or create new learning commons into a library. The book shows how a library plan can be both sustainable and attractive to the users and how to integrate library functions, furniture, and equipment to enhance the learning environment. Case studies from the author's interactions with library staff, stakeholders, and community leadership in the planning process are also included for additional clarity.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tumour-Targeting with Stimuli Responsive Vesicular Nanocarriers: Basics to Emerging Applications not only acquaints scientists and science interns with the fundamental knowledge of the experimental aspects and state-of-the-art technology for vesicular carriers to equip their rational application in tumor targeting, but also provides a holistic understanding of regulatory concerns, patents, and clinical trials. In 15 chapters. this book provides basics and advances in stimuli-responsive vesicular carriers for tumor targeting based on findings outlined in highly organized tables, illustrative figures, and flow charts.With a focus on the extrapolation of bioengineering tools in the domain of vesicular carriers, stimuli-responsive features concerning tumors, drug delivery approaches, and associated challenges, it helps readers to define the major gaps in knowledge that can lead to significant scientific discoveries in therapy, diagnosis, and theragnosis of cancer.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Metal Cutting, Fifth Edition builds upon the classic work that has for decades been the go-to reference for individuals working in the area of metal cutting. This revised edition, divided into four parts, features an extensive new chapter on coated cutting tools and updated and expanded chapters on ceramic cutting tools and machinability. A discussion of wear mechanisms and their governing equations is included, as are updates on tool micro examination, use of the quick-stop method, and tool temperature determination. Each chapter begins with a comprehensive bullet point summary and contents. The book will be useful for those studying and teaching courses on metal cutting and machining processes at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels in universities as well as professional materials scientists and mechanical engineers in industrial manufacturing sectors centered on automotive and aerospace component production.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Unlocking the Secrets of the Soil: Applying AI and Sensor Technologies for Sustainable Land Use is a comprehensive guide to the latest advances in soil characterization. This book explores the role of sensors and artificial intelligence in improving soil management practices and supporting sustainable land use. Through detailed descriptions of sensor and AI-based techniques for measuring physical, chemical, and biological soil properties, readers will gain a deep understanding of the tools and technologies available for soil characterization. The book also covers the latest machine learning algorithms and image processing for analyzing soil data and making informed decisions about land use. Unlocking the Secrets of the Soil is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the intersection of AI and sensor technologies for soil management and sustainability.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 3D Bioprinting in Cancer Applications is an all-encompassing guide covering both fundamentals concerning biofabrication principles and intricate protocols for precise construction of biomimetric 3D systems supporting advanced cell culture development that faithfully recapitulates human disease hallmarks, with a special focus on cancer. This title fills the void left by existing publications overlooking essential aspects associated with combining multimodal medical imaging alongside precision cancer treatment options. In 12 chapters 3D Bioprinting in Cancer Applications leads the reader from an introduction to bioprinting technologies for cancer models, to models for immunotherapy and tumour-immune interaction, to biomimetrics 3D models to the applications of all these models in 3D bioprinted cancer models . 3D Bioprinting in Cancer Applications uniquely combines distinct modalities under a unified framework suitable not only for seasoned veterans but also newly minted trainees encountering these sophisticated practices for the first time.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Azetidine Synthesis offers a comprehensive exploration of various methods for the synthesis of azetidines, a class of heterocyclic compounds with diverse applications. The significance of azetidine synthesis has grown largely due to the importance of these molecules as constituents of antibiotics. Chapters cover different synthetic pathways, starting with the general synthesis of azetidines and progressing to specific methods using various starting materials. From the copper-catalyzed synthesis of azetidines from nitrones to the synthesis from isoxazoles, oxazines, and diazo compounds, each chapter delves into the unique strategies and mechanisms involved.Rhodium-catalyzed approaches, cycloaddition reactions of imines to carbonyl compounds, and the use of isocyanides and isocyanates for azetidine synthesis are discussed in detail. The book also explores photochemical methods for azetidine synthesis, including the photochemical synthesis of fused azetidines. By providing a comprehensive overview of diverse synthetic routes to azetidines, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of organic chemistry, offering insights into the versatility and potential applications of these important heterocyclic compounds.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introduction to Digital Human Modeling bridges the gap in current literature by providing a comprehensive resource on digital human modeling for beginners and researchers. The content includes step-by-step procedures for building a digital human model, fundamental human kinematics and dynamics, advanced topics such as motion prediction and injury prevention, and industrial applications.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Finite Mathematics: An Introduction with Applications in Business, Social Sciences, and Music presents core concepts of finite mathematics in a clear, intuitive fashion designed to reinforce understanding. The book begins with finite mathematics foundations, with explanations and exercises on combinatorics, logic, set theory, sequences and series, functions and functional notation, elementary probability, linear programming and systems, and Markov chains. Later chapters explore and explain a range of finite mathematics applications, from game theory to voting, apportionment, finance, graph theory, and the science and physics of music.Written with an accessible, example-based approach, this book engages STEM and non-STEM students alike, preparing them for courses across a range of quantitative fields, social sciences, and the liberal arts. Problem-solving exercises are featured at the conclusion of each subsection, with corresponding answers in the appendix. The book is also accompanied by a solutions manual, sample projects assignments, tests, lecture slides, and datasets on a companion website.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering explores innovative approaches in sustainable chemistry by leveraging renewable resources and sulfur as foundational elements for creating sustainable functional materials. The book highlights the potential of bio-polymeric materials derived from sulfur and renewable sources, offering new avenues for environmentally-friendly manufacturing. Additionally, the text delves into lifecycle assessment studies and the principles of a circular economy, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in modern engineering. The work emphasizes the criticality of sustainable practices, highlighting the intersection of bio-polymeric materials and circular economy principles, ultimately guiding the reader towards a more sustainable future.The book also presents an in-depth analysis of bio-polymerized sulfur's role in promoting sustainable development. It discusses how polymerized sulfur can be used to develop engineered products that align with sustainability goals.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Federated Learning for Medical Imaging: Principles, Algorithms, and Applications gives a deep understanding of the technology of federated learning (FL), the architecture of a federated system, and the algorithms for FL. It shows how FL allows multiple medical institutes to collaboratively train and use a precise machine learning (ML) model without sharing private medical data via practical implantation guidance. The book includes real-world case studies and applications of FL, demonstrating how this technology can be used to solve complex problems in medical imaging. The book also provides an understanding of the challenges and limitations of FL for medical imaging, including issues related to data and device heterogeneity, privacy concerns, synchronization and communication, etc.This book is a complete resource for computer scientists and engineers, as well as clinicians and medical care policy makers, wanting to learn about the application of federated learning to medical imaging.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hosting Capacity Aspects in Distribution Networks Towards Sustainable Energy Systems is a comprehensive guidebook that delves into the critical aspects of power systems. It emphasizes the essential developments necessary to support the transition towards sustainable energy sources. The book begins by laying down the fundamental principles of hosting capacity in energy systems, highlighting modern challenges in the shift to renewable and distributed energy sources. It underscores the pivotal role hosting capacity plays in the planning and operation of successful systems, offering readers a solid foundation on which to build their understanding.Subsequent chapters are dedicated to providing detailed explanations on various practical hosting capacity calculation methods and enhancement techniques. The book also introduces available tools and software solutions to address hosting capacity issues. By compiling the latest insights and advancements in this crucial yet under-explored area, this book serves as an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and engineers. It aids in planning hosting capacity aspects for the successful integration of renewable and sustainable energy systems.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Diabetes Mellitus: Target Enzymes and Drugs highlights the importance of different targets in lead drug discovery and the importance of the synthesis of lead analogues. The book discusses the role of target enzymes, receptors, and related drugs in diabetes mellitus that are necessary for research on improving solutions for diabetes care. This unique resource provides information about all enzymes or receptors involved in diabetes pathophysiology to help describe target enzymes and potent antidiabetic drugs to improve patient care.This type of research is needed for the understanding of the effects of drugs in order to improve future treatments and care of patients with diabetes.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cellular IoT: From 5G to 5G Advanced gives an accessible and insightful explanation of 5G IoT technologies and standards. After an introduction to 5G and 5G Advanced, this book in detail goes through the 5G features that are vital for the support of IoT use cases. It describes how the 5G New Radio (NR) access technology has been adapted to provide cost- and energy-efficient connectivity for massive IoT and broadband IoT, as well as providing high data rates, ultra-reliability, and low latency to support immersive experience and time-critical communications. This book also discusses adaptations to support satellite communication, the future of massive IoT and how 3GPP is about to extend its support to near zero-energy and low-complexity devices and use cases. These forward-looking features will help evolve 5G and 5G Advanced toward realizing 6G visions such as a connected, sustainable, digitalized, and programmable physical world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Biogenic Nanoparticles: Interplay with Climate Change and Implications for Human Health provides an exhaustive exploration on the genesis, characteristics, and dynamic transformations of biogenic nanoparticles, unravelling the intricate mechanisms underpinning their far-reaching influence on the ever-evolving panorama of climate dynamics and complex ecosystems. The book will explore the myriad applications of biogenic nanoparticles across domains such as environmental sustainability, agriculture and renewable energy, highlighting their transformative potential to combat pressing global challenges.The multifaceted implications of biogenic nanoparticles for human health are included, meticulously dissecting their potential as groundbreaking agents in the realms of medicine and diagnostics and simultaneously addressing the critical issues surrounding their exposure and potential toxicity.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Clinical Pathophysiology of Hypertension, Diabetes, and Other Stress and Lifestyle Associated Diseases presents mathematical and physical basis to apply in practice for a better understanding of some common and not so common diseases brough on by stress and lifestyle. Chapters cover new findings in hypertension, arrhythmias, diabetes, nephropathy, and periodontal disease. Written by Dr. Tetsuya Watanabe, President of Watanabe Institute of Mathematical Biology and Watanabe Clinic of Oral Surgery in Hamamatsu, Japan, for clinical doctors, medical research doctors, pathophysiological scientists, pharmaceutical scientists, and biologists and physicists in bioengineering.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ultra Widefield Imaging of the Retina covers basic anatomy and physiology of the retina, providing the technical aspects of ultra widefield retinal imaging that give readers a strong grounding in the discipline's central tenets. The book provides a comprehensive view of the peripheral retina, enabling better detection of pathology and more accurate assessment of disease progression. It fills the knowledge gap among healthcare professionals with regard to principles, procedural aspects, and clinical applications of these innovations. In essence, anyone seeking in-depth information on imaging and the treatment of vascular chorioretinal disorders, inflammatory disorders, and chorioretinal tumors will find it here.New imaging modalities, improved image quality, and enhanced analysis techniques have proven valuable tools in the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases, hence this book will serve as a resource for clinicians and researchers to stay up-to-date in this rapidly evolving field.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Potential of Biomarkers: From Discovery to Clinical Application addresses the challenges related to knowledge dissemination, interdisciplinary understanding, diagnostic complexity, quality assurance, patient care, research advancement, education, and professional development within the field of clinical biochemistry. The book provides a holistic solution by offering comprehensive insights and practical guidance to a diverse audience, contributing to the enhancement of healthcare and biomedical research. Each chapter explores the multifaceted landscape of biomarker research, offering a wealth of insights and expertise in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and more.Cancer biomarkers, the molecular signatures of cancer, hold immense promise in revolutionizing how we diagnose, treat, and personalize therapies for cancer patients. In this curated reference, esteemed contributors explore the multifaceted landscape of biomarker research, offering a wealth of insights and expertise in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and more.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Sixth Edition offers an extensive study of the science of air pollution. With a highly interdisciplinary approach, the book's author examines air pollution through the lenses of chemistry, physics, meteorology, engineering, toxicology, regulation, and more. Students, faculty, and researchers alike will find a world of information in this comprehensive text that is strategically organized into six parts: Foundations of Air Pollution, The Risks of Air Pollution, Tropospheric Pollution, Biogeochemistry of Air Pollutants, Addressing Air Pollution, and The Future for Air Pollution Science and Engineering.Readers will find helpful features throughout, including case studies, topical sidebars, worked examples, calculations, and reference data. This valuable resource offers an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of air pollution with its wealth of benefits to both students and researchers.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Translational research is essential to the advancement of medicine. Translational Pulmonology is an instructional guide to translational medical research serves as a practical, step-by-step roadmap for taking a biomedical device, potential therapeutic agent, or research question from idea through demonstrated clinical benefit. Fundamentally, the volume aims to help bridge the gap between current research and practice. Written by a team of expert medical, biomedical engineering, and clinical research experts in pulmonary diseases, this volume provides a clear process for understanding, designing, executing, and analyzing clinical and translational research within the field.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Diagnostic Landscape in Cancer Landscape examines the combined impact of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. With a strong focus on the status, challenges, and prospects of diagnostic tools and technology, the book also examines the clinical translation-related knowledge and prognosis of different organ related cancers. In 22 chapters, the book describes current and new diagnostic tools in twenty different cancers and explores how innovations in the cancer diagnostic space could make cancer screening and early detection more straightforward.This book is a timely and valuable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, health practitioners, students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Application of Adult Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine offers a comprehensive overview of tissue engineering using adult stem cells to treat various disorders throughout the human body. The book introduces readers to adult stem cells, tissue engineering, and their application in regenerative medicine. It covers many new and up-to-date techniques, providing a solid foundation for understanding the field. Written by global leaders, this resource is invaluable for anyone studying, researching, or working in the areas of adult stem cells, tissue engineering, or regenerative medicine.The book is divided into three parts. Part One provides an introduction to adult stem cells and their application in regenerative medicine. Part Two focuses on different body organ systems, including the nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, circulatory, endocrine, skeletal, reproductive, muscular, and ocular systems. Part Three concludes with a review of the future of adult stem cells in regenerative medicine. This structure ensures that readers gain a thorough understanding of the current state and future potential of adult stem cells in treating various disorders.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Raising Genomics Literacy, Knowledge, and Awareness is a unique resource which describes the importance of genomic literacy for the effective and streamlined implementation of genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics globally. It provides evidence and expert opinion to decipher the role of genomic and pharmacogenomic literacy to illustrate the evidence, value, and need of raising genomics awareness and education among healthcare professionals, students, and the general public. This text can be used by researchers and graduate students pursuing research in this area.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels serves as an invaluable resource to enhance pomegranate farming and fruit processing industries while minimizing environmental impacts. The book delves into multiple sustainable applications, spanning biotechnological, agricultural, environmental, and energy sectors. It provides in-depth identification, quantification, and characterization of pomegranate wastes along with their potential in livestock breeding. Notably, it explores the use of bioactive compounds from by-products in food products, and details pomegranate's health benefits, including antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This comprehensive guide is essential for researchers, decision-makers, and industry professionals.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate aims to make the global scientific and academic communities aware of the potential of goats as a livestock of the future. When compared to more popular meat sources like cattle and swine, goats have a lower carbon footprint and can aid in mitigating the effects of climate change, as well as improving food production, poverty and equity issues. This book will discuss the implications of climate change on goat production systems and emphasize the physiological potential of goats to adapt to erratically changing climatic conditions. Furthermore, the book includes chapters on strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on goat production and highlights novel technologies used to assess the impact of heat stress in goats. Technology transfer strategies and policy-related issues will also be covered.Written and edited by an international team of experts on goats, livestock, animal agriculture, and climate-smart food systems, Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate will appeal to a broad audience, from researchers to livestock specialists, veterinarians, and policymakers in food and sustainability.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Non-thermal Processing of Major Food Macromolecules provides comprehensive knowledge on state-of-the-art approaches utilized to process foods and/or modify their physicochemical structural - along with the technofunctional attributes of food macromolecules (i.e., protein, starch, lipids) - through novel non-thermal processing techniques. Sections explore the impact of non-thermal processing on proteins, starches, and on lipids and present the challenges for the food application of non-thermal processing treatments, thus suggesting how to push the food application of these architectures forward around the world.Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is a great resource for researchers and industry personnel working in the various fields of non-thermal processing treatments, particularly in the food areas.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Emerging Trends and Applications of Deep Learning for Biomedical Data Analysis introduces the latest emerging trends and applications of deep learning in biomedical data analysis. This book delves into various use cases where deep learning is applied in industrial, social, and personal contexts within the biomedical domain. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of deep learning in biomedical data analysis, readers will develop the skills to critically evaluate research papers, methodologies, and emerging trends. In 11 chapters, this book provides insights into the fundamentals of the latest research trends in the applications of deep learning in biosciences. With several case studies and use cases, it familiarizes the reader with a comprehensive understanding of deep learning algorithms, architectures, and methodologies speci cally applicable to biomedical data analysis. This title is an ideal reference for researchers across the biomedical sciences.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nanostructured Thin Film Deposition by Sputtering: From Fundamentals to Applications provides an exhaustive overview of the significant influence of sputtering in the production of nanostructured thin films. It begins with a review of the historical evolution and fundamental principles inherent to sputtering before delving into a thorough examination of thin films, covering their distinctive properties, the impact of sputtering, and the role of target materials. Building upon this base, the book unveils advanced sputtering methodologies, augmented with applicable case studies. The book provides an in-depth study of nanostructured thin films, addressing their diverse forms, and the elaborate procedures for nanostructure characterization. Finally, it embarks on an extensive analysis of the broad range of applications of sputtered nanostructured thin films, with a focus on sectors such as electronics, optics, biomedicine, and environmental science, as well as promising domains like automotive, oil and gas, food, and energy sectors. This approach offers a sweeping view of sputtering, bridging basic concepts and sophisticated aspects, thereby crafting an invaluable compendium for both researchers and learners in the field.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Control of Underactuated Mechanical Systems: Stabilization and Limit Cycle Generationclearly explains stabilization and limit cycle generation in underactuated mechanical systems (UMS),addressing control design challenges and demonstrating concepts through real-time experiments.The book begins with advancements in UMS, introducing key concepts such as stabilization and limitcycle generation, supported by literature examples. It then focuses on the inertia wheel invertedpendulum, presenting a detailed discussion. The second part tackles stabilization, offering variouscontrol solutions validated through numerical simulations and real-time experiments. The finalpart addresses stable limit cycle generation, detailing three proposed control solutions and theirvalidation through different case studies.This book is a valuable resource for PhD and Master students, engineers, researchers, and educators.It provides guidance in robotics and automatic control, utilizing a simplified methodology forcontrolling underactuated mechanical systems.