Browse Books
A Case-Based Approach to Interventional Pulmonology: A Focus on Asian Perspectives
A Case-Based Approach to Interventional Pulmonology: A Focus on Asian Perspectives focuses on various aspects of Interventional Pulmonology (IP) based on clinical case scenarios. Today evidence-based medicine and statistics are ruling our daily practice. Thus each case is unique regardless of what the theory predicts. This asian perspective of Interventional Pulmonology (IP) is also of great importance given the differences in the etiologies compared to other regions of the world. Asia being the leading region in terms of population and the high incidence of certain airway and lung diseases is an amazing source for fundamental and clinical research.
The contents of the book have been divided into four different sections with a primary aim of case-based scenarios and solutions. Section A consists of diagnostic IP procedures like linear and radial EBUS navigation bronchoscopy bronchoscopic lung cryobiopsy (BLC) and cone beam CT. Section B focuses on therapeutic rigid bronchoscopic procedures. Besides airway stenting and laser bronchoscopy this discusses recent interventions such as bronchial thermoplasty bronchoscopic lung volume reduction 3D printing and microwave ablation. Section C is dedicated to pleural procedures focusing on indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) and fibrinolytics. Section D is dedicated to common paediatric IP procedures.
Each case is presented with the history including clinical radiological bronchoscopic/pleuroscopic findings and final outcomes. Many of these cases also have video illustrations.
A Crisis like No Other: Understanding and Defeating Global Warming
A Crisis Like No Other: Understanding and Defeating Global Warming couples engaging and creative storytelling with accurate details to explain global warming.
It covers both the technical and human issues of global warming by addressing what's causing global warming and why people don't believe it exists. The book tells readers how to convince others that global warming is not only real but life-threatening and offers a clearly laid out path to solve it. The book is accurate and carefully researched drawing on the author's thirty years of studying the science of global warming and the human psyche that surrounds it. The author breaks down the subject into four parts which can be thought of as four mini-books in one. The first part covers the psychology of global warming denial how to defend ourselves against its lies and fake news and how to convince others of global warming's grave harm. The second part describes exactly what global warming is. The third answers the question what makes us so sure? Finally the last part provides a road map showing us how to defeat global warming.
This book is comprehensive fast-paced and easily accessible to readers from all walks of life. It provides an overview of everything one needs to know about global warming and as such is an excellent survey of global warming topics. In addition to being an easy and enjoyable read for the general public A Crisis Like No Other: Understanding and Defeating Global Warming serves as a handy primer on climate change for environmental science classes.
A Critical Understanding of Artificial Intelligence: A Phenomenological Foundation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is viewed as one of the technological advances that will reshape modern societies and their relations. While the design and deployment of systems that continually adapt hold the promise of far-reaching positive change they simultaneously pose significant risks especially to already vulnerable people.
This work explores the meaning of AI and the important role of critical understanding and its phenomenological foundation in shaping its ongoing advances. The values power and magic of reason are central to this discussion. Critical theory has used historical hindsight to explain the patterns of power that shape our intellectual political economic and social worlds and the discourse on AI that surrounds these worlds. The authors also delve into niche topics in philosophy such as transcendental self-awareness post-humanism and concepts of space-time and computer logic.
By embedding a critical phenomenological orientation within their technical practices AI communities can develop foresight and tactics that can better align research and technology development with established ethical principles — centering vulnerable people who continue to bear the brunt of the negative impacts of innovation and scientific progress. The creation of a critical–technical practice of AI will lead to a permanent revolution in social scientific and political communities. The years ahead will usher in a wave of new scientific breakthroughs and technologies driven by AI research making it incumbent upon AI communities to strengthen the social contract through ethical foresight a capability which only phenomenology can deliver ultimately supporting future technologies that enable greater well-being with the goal of delivering practical truths.
A Critical Understanding of Artificial Intelligence: A Phenomenological Foundation is an essential read for anyone interested in the complex debate and phenomenology surrounding AI and its growing role in our society.
AI and IoT-based intelligent Health Care & Sanitation
The book aims to provide a deeper understanding of the synergistic impact of Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) for disease detection. It presents a collection of topics designed to explain methods to detect different diseases in humans and plants. Chapters are edited by experts in IT and machine learning and are structured to make the volume accessible to a wide range of readers.
Key Features:
- 17 Chapters present information about the applications of AI and IoT in clinical medicine and plant biology
- Provides examples of algorithms for heart diseases Alzheimer's disease cancer pneumonia and more
- Includes techniques to detect plant disease
- Includes information about the application of machine learning in specific imaging modalities
- Highlights the use of a variety of advanced Deep learning techniques like Mask R-CNN
- Each chapter provides an introduction and literature review and the relevant protocols to follow
The book is an informative guide for data and computer scientists working to improve disease detection techniques in medical and life sciences research. It also serves as a reference for engineers working in the healthcare delivery sector.
AI in the Social and Business World: A Comprehensive Approach
AI in the Social and Business World: A Comprehensive Approach offers an in-depth exploration of the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across a wide range of sectors. This edited collection features 13 chapters each penned by field experts providing a comprehensive understanding of AI's theoretical foundations practical applications and societal implications. Each chapter offers strategic insights case studies and discussions on ethical considerations and future trends.
Beginning with an overview of AI's historical evolution the book navigates through its diverse applications in healthcare social welfare business intelligence and more. Chapters systematically explore AI's role in enhancing healthcare delivery optimizing business operations and fostering social inclusion through innovative technologies like AI-based sign recognition and IoT in agriculture.
With strategic insights case studies and discussions on ethical considerations and future trends this book is a valuable resource for researchers practitioners and anyone interested in understanding AI's multifaceted influence. It is designed to foster informed discussions and strategic decisions in navigating the evolving landscape of AI in today's dynamic world.
This book is an essential resource for researchers practitioners and anyone interested in understanding AI’s multifaceted influence across the social and business landscapes.
Abdominal Pain: Essential Diagnosis and Management in Acute Medicine
Abdominal pain is one of the frequent reasons for admission to emergency departments in hospitals. Diagnosis in patients presenting abdominal pain is a challenge for physicians owing to several indications and a lack of contraindications. Delay in diagnosis and misdiagnosis is a common problem even for the most experienced emergency physician or general surgeon. Disruptions that may be related to ancillary services such as radiology and biochemistry also increase the difficulty. Abdominal Pain: Essential Diagnosis and Management in Acute Medicine is a definitive diagnosis guide that serves as a quick reference that supplements medical examinations.
It gives physicians involved in a range of medical specialties (emergency medicine family medicine gastroenterology general surgery) an understanding of how to apply procedures to expediently relieve pain where possible after evaluating and recording the initial vital signs and findings on systemic examination.
Key Features:
- Covers abdominal pain diagnosis and patient management patient in a systematic and structured manner in 12 chapters
- Chapters are dedicated to specific topics
- Presents an individualized approach tailored for the patient to address common problems
- Gives general working knowledge for specific diseases in the list of possible diagnoses
- Provides a guide to situations involving trauma and surgery
Advanced Computing Techniques: Implementation, Informatics and Emerging Technologies
This 2 volume set aims to shed light on the various advantages and drawbacks of the same along with the opportunities and markets that are emerging because of digital transformation. This volume encompasses diverse perspectives on the digital landscape for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It delves into the use of digital tools like Big Data IoT AI and ML in Chapter 1 followed by an exploration of factors influencing online shopping adoption in SMEs in Ghana (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 sheds light on the digital transformation of African SMEs while Chapter 4 offers insights into the consequences of digitalization for SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the impact of Big Data on SMEs' performance digitization initiatives for African telecom service providers the role of social media as a promotional tool for SMEs in Ghana and the utilization of Artificial Intelligence by SMEs in Africa addressing both benefits and challenges. The chapters provide information for educators at all levels to obtain a complete understanding of the technology-based environment that impacts teaching and commerce. It also serves as a resource for policymakers entrepreneurs researchers and students interested in digital transformation in Africa.
Advanced Computing Techniques: Implementation, Informatics and Emerging Technologies
Digital Transformation in African SMEs: Emerging Issues and Trends: Volume 3
This 2 volume set aims to shed light on the various advantages and drawbacks of the same along with the opportunities and markets that are emerging because of digital transformation. This volume encompasses diverse perspectives on the digital landscape for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It delves into the use of digital tools like Big Data IoT AI and ML in Chapter 1 followed by an exploration of factors influencing online shopping adoption in SMEs in Ghana (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 sheds light on the digital transformation of African SMEs while Chapter 4 offers insights into the consequences of digitalization for SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the impact of Big Data on SMEs' performance digitization initiatives for African telecom service providers the role of social media as a promotional tool for SMEs in Ghana and the utilization of Artificial Intelligence by SMEs in Africa addressing both benefits and challenges. The chapters provide information for educators at all levels to obtain a complete understanding of the technology-based environment that impacts teaching and commerce. It also serves as a resource for policymakers entrepreneurs researchers and students interested in digital transformation in Africa.
Advanced Control of Flight Vehicle Maneuver and Operation
This book focuses on the advanced controller designs of flight vehicle maneuver and operation. Chapters explain advanced control mechanisms and algorithms for different controllers required in a flight vehicle system. The book topics such as air-disturbance fixed time controllers algorithms for orbit and attitude computation adaptive control modes altitude stabilization nonlinear vibration control partial space elevator configuration controls for formation flying and satellite cluster respectively.
Key features:
1) Includes an investigation of high-precision and high-stability control problems of flight vehicles
2) Multiple complex disturbances are considered to improve robust performance and control accuracy
3)Covers a variety of single spacecraft and distributed space systems (including hypersonic vehicles flexible aircraft rigid aircraft and satellites)
This book will be helpful to aerospace scientists and engineers who are interested in working on the development of flight vehicle maneuver and operation. Researchers studying control science and engineering and advanced undergraduate and graduate students and professionals involved in the flight vehicle control field will also benefit from the information given in this book.
Advanced Materials and Nano Systems: Theory and Experiment (Part 3)
The discovery of new materials and the manipulation of their exotic properties for device fabrication is crucial for advancing technology. Nanoscience and the creation of nanomaterials have taken materials science and electronics to new heights for the benefit of mankind. Advanced Materials and Nanosystems: Theory and Experiment covers several topics of nanoscience research. The compiled chapters aim to update readers by highlighting modern developments in materials science theory and experiments. The significant role of new materials in future technology is also demonstrated. The book serves as a reference for curriculum development in technical institutions and research programs in the field of physics chemistry and applied areas of science like materials science chemical engineering and electronics.
This part covers 11 topics in these areas:
1- Role of Plasmonic Metal-semiconductor Heterostructure in Photo Catalytic Hydrolysis and Degradation of Toxic Dyes
2 -BaZrO3-Based Ceramics and Ceramic Composites as Smart Materials for Advanced Applications
3 -A High-capacity Anode Material for Lithium-ion Batteries is Sili-graphene Type SiC3
4 -An Introduction to the Fabrication of White Light-emitting Diodes
5 -Electronic and Piezoelectric Properties of Nonmetal Doped II-VI Monolayer Compounds
6- A Theoretical Investigation on the New Quaternary MAX-phase Compounds
7- Surface Segregation in Pt 3 Nb and Pt 3 Ti using Density Functional-based Methods.
8- Nanoparticles and Environmental Health
9 -Investigation for Optimum site for adsorption and population effect of Lithium on Silicene Monolayer
10- Strategies for Synthesizing Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and the Challenges
11- Heterogeneous Semiconductor Photocatalysis for Water Purification: Basic Mechanism and Advanced Strategies
Advanced Materials and Nanosystems: Theory and Experiment - Part 1
The discovery of new materials and the manipulation of their exotic properties for device fabrication is crucial for advancing technology. Nanoscience and the creation of nanomaterials have taken materials science and electronics to new heights for the benefit of mankind. Advanced Materials and Nanosystems: Theory and Experiment cover several topics of nanoscience research. The compiled chapters aim to update students teachers and scientists by highlighting modern developments in materials science theory and experiments. The significant role of new materials in future technology is also demonstrated. The book serves as a reference for curriculum development in technical institutions and research programs in the field of physics chemistry and applied areas of science like materials science chemical engineering and electronics. This part covers 12 topics in these areas: - Carbon and boron nitride nanostructures for hydrogen storage applications - Nanomaterials for retinal implants - Materials for rechargeable battery electrodes - Cost-effective catalysts for ammonia production - The role of nanocomposites in environmental remediation - Optical analysis of organic and inorganic components - Metal-oxide nanoparticles - Mechanical analysis of orthopedic implants - Advanced materials and nanosystems for catalysis sensing and wastewater treatment - Topological Nanostructures - Hollow nanostructures
Advanced Materials and Nanosystems: Theory and Experiment - Part 2
The discovery of new materials and the manipulation of their exotic properties for device fabrication is crucial for advancing technology. Nanoscience and the creation of nanomaterials have taken materials science and electronics to new heights for the benefit of mankind.Advanced Materials and Nanosystems: Theory and Experiment covers several topics of nanoscience research. The compiled chapters aim to update students teachers and scientists by highlighting modern developments in materials science theory and experiments. The significant role of new materials in future technology is also demonstrated. The book serves as a reference for curriculum development in technical institutions and research programs in the field of physics chemistry and applied areas of science like materials science chemical engineering and electronics.
This part covers 12 topics in these areas:
- Recent advancements in nanotechnology: a human health Perspective.
- An exploratory study on characteristics of SWIRL of AlGaAs/GaAs in advanced bio based nanotechnological systems.
- Electronic structure of the half-Heusler ScAuSn LuAuSn and their superlattice.
- Recent trends in nanosystems.
- Improvement of performance of single and multicrystalline silicon solar cell using low-temperature surface passivation layer and antireflection coating.
- Advanced materials and nanosystems.
- Effect of nanostructure-materials on optical properties of some rare earth ions doped in silica matrix.
- Nd2Fe14B and SmCO5: a permanent magnet for magnetic data storage and data transfer technology.
- Visible light induced photocatalytic activity of MWCNTS decorated sulfide based nano photocatalysts.
- Organic solar cells. - Neodymium doped lithium borosilicate glasses.
- Comprehensive quantum mechanical study of structural features reactivity molecular properties and wave function-based characteristics of capmatinib.
Advanced Materials for Emerging Applications (Innovations, Improvements, Inclusion and Impact)
Advanced Materials for Emerging Applications is a monograph on emerging materials'; materials that have observable differences in physical properties and manufacturing requirements when compared to existing materials and industrial processes. The volume aims to showcase novel materials that can be used in advanced technology and innovative products.
The editors have compiled 17 chapters grouped into 3 sections: 1) Metals and Alloys 2) Composite materials and 3) Other materials. Chapters 1-5 discuss recent advances in friction stir welding suitability of nickel-base shape memory alloys thermal cycling studies of nickel-based shape memory alloys nitrogen additions to stainless steel and the evolution of zirconium alloy. Chapters 6-11 cover topics such as additive manufacturing of metal matrix composites composite materials for biomedical applications aluminum and magnesium metal matrix composites aluminum nanocomposites for automobile applications enhancing the strength of aluminum-boron carbide composites and sisal fibers reinforced composites. Lastly chapters 13-17 explore smart hydrogels engineered iron-oxide nanomaterials for magnetic hyperthermia emerging sustainable material technology for fire safety recent advances in unconventional machining of smart alloys and critical parameters influencing high-strain rate deformation of materials.
This monograph provides information for a broad readership including material and manufacturing engineers researchers students (at undergraduate levels or above) and entrepreneurs interested in manufacturing new products.
Advanced Mathematical Applications in Data Science
Advanced Mathematical Applications in Data Science comprehensively explores the crucial role mathematics plays in the field of data science. Each chapter is contributed by scientists researchers and academicians. The 13 chapters cover a range of mathematical concepts utilized in data science enabling readers to understand the intricate connection between mathematics and data analysis. The book covers diverse topics including machine learning models the Kalman filter data modeling artificial neural networks clustering techniques and more showcasing the application of advanced mathematical tools for effective data processing and analysis. With a strong emphasis on real-world applications the book offers a deeper understanding of the foundational principles behind data analysis and its numerous interdisciplinary applications. This reference is an invaluable resource for graduate students researchers academicians and learners pursuing a research career in mathematical computing or completing advanced data science courses.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive coverage of advanced mathematical concepts and techniques in data science
- Contributions from established scientists researchers and academicians
- Real-world case studies and practical applications of mathematical methods
- Focus on diverse areas such as image classification carbon emission assessment customer churn prediction and healthcare data analysis
- In-depth exploration of data science's connection with mathematics computer science and artificial intelligence
- Scholarly references for each chapter - Suitable for readers with high school-level mathematical knowledge making it accessible to a broad audience in academia and industry.
Advanced Nanocatalysis for Organic Synthesis and Electroanalysis
This technical reference covers information about modern nanocatalysts and their applications in organic syntheses electrochemistry and nanotechnology. The objective of this book is to present a review of the development of nanocatalysts in the fields of organic synthesis and electroanalysis over the last few decades. It provides readers comprehensive systematic and updated information about the relevant topics. The reader is introduced to nanocatalysts with the following chapters delving into the different chemical reactions in which they are involved. The topics covered include: carbon-carbon coupling reactions aryl and organic carbon hetero atom coupling reactions oxidation-reduction reactions photocatalysis heterocyclic reactions and multicomponent catalysis. The concluding chapters cover applications of nanocatalysts in electrochemical synthesis and sensing. The thirteen chapters demonstrate the value of a variety of catalysts that are important in chemical engineering processes.
Advanced Nanocatalysis for Organic Synthesis and Electroanalysis delivers a quick and accessible reference on advanced nanocatalysis for a broad range of readers which includes graduate postgraduate and Ph. D. students of chemical engineering as well as faculty members research and development (R&D) personnel working in the industrial chemistry sector.
Advanced Pharmaceutical and Herbal Nanoscience for Targeted Drug Delivery Systems Part I
This 2-part reference informs readers about the application of drug delivery technologies to herbal medicines. Chapters cover a broad range of major topics on the subject of targeted drug delivery systems. These topics include the application of drug delivery systems for herbal nanomedicines drug development issues emerging technologies adaptations for clinical use market prospects and challenges of industrial commercialization. Chapters have been contributed by several experts in pharmaceutical chemistry and blend theoretical knowledge with practical aspects of drug delivery.
Part I covers the following topics:
- Introduction to nanotechnology and herbal-based nanoparticulate systems
- Nucleic acid-based therapeutic drug delivery systems
- Herbal bioactives: a booster dose for advanced pharmaceutical nanoscience
- Pulmonary nano-drug delivery systems
- Application of nano-drug delivery systems in improving the therapeutic efficacy of bioactive natural products
- PEGylated liposomes
- Insulin liposomes
- Aquasomes: a promising novel drug carrier
- Nanoparticle-aided herbal drugs: therapeutic implications on cholinergic dysfunction with relevance to Alzheimer's disease
- Vitamins based nanomedicine approach
- Recent advances in tumor targeting drug delivery systems: fundamentals of advanced pharmaceutical nanoscience
- Niosomes: a revolutionary progress in the field of pharmaceutical sciences
- Infectious diseases: pharmaceutical nanoscience for targeted drug delivery
Advanced Pharmaceutical and Herbal Nanoscience for Targeted Drug Delivery Systems Part II
This 2-part reference informs readers about the application of drug delivery technologies to herbal medicines. Chapters cover a broad range of major topics on the subject of targeted drug delivery systems. These topics include the application of drug delivery systems for herbal nanomedicines drug development issues emerging technologies adaptations for clinical use market prospects and challenges of industrial commercialization. Chapters have been contributed by several experts in pharmaceutical chemistry and blend theoretical knowledge with practical aspects of drug delivery.
Part II covers the following topics:
- Pharmaceutical nanosciences and their application in the delivery of various phytoconstituents
- Design of cosmeceutical drug delivery systems: the role of nanotechnology in cosmeceuticals
- Transfersomes: a novel vesicular transdermal delivery system
- Self-nano/micro emulsified drug delivery systems
- Phytosomes
- The role of nanomedicines in ocular drug delivery systems
- Colloidosomes as an efficient novel drug delivery system: an update
- Herbal nanoscience: challenges and regulatory perspectives
- Vitamins based nanomedicine approach
- Dendrimers: a versatile nanoplatform for advanced targeting and bioactive(s) delivery
- Targeted drug delivery systems for cells and cell organelles
- Liposomes for herbal drug delivery
- AI in pharmacy herbal medicine and drug delivery: sci-fi or reality?
Advanced Pharmacy
Advanced Pharmacy is a textbook dedicated to advanced applications in pharmacy. The book balances information by including chapters that give basic knowledge and inform readers on the latest insights in pharmaceutical science. Authored by pharmacology experts and academics each chapter highlights current knowledge in the field presenting research in a didactic and educational manner for academics researchers and students who need to understand pharmacy. Additional features of the book include chapter summaries and references for advanced readers.
Topics:
Physical Pharmacy: Covers foundations of physical pharmacy providing a solid understanding of the subject.
Preformulation Studies: examines active pharmaceutical ingredient-excipent compatibility studies a crucial aspect of drug formulation.
Medicinal Chemistry Applications: explores medicinal chemistry applications using QSAR/QSPR theory.
Computer-assisted Study: explains computer-assisted studies with the example of garlic organosulfur as an antioxidant agent.
Enzymes in Biocatalysis: sheds light on enzyme characteristics kinetics production and applications in biocatalysis.
Antifungal Agents: provides insights into antifungal agents and their significance.
Polysaccharides in Drug Delivery: explores the use of naturally and chemically sulfated polysaccharides in drug delivery systems.
Immunomodulatory Plant Extracts: covers the evaluation of safety and benefits of immunomodulatory plant extracts.
Biofilms and Persistent Cells: examines the development causes and consequences of biofilms and persistent cells.
Analytical Methods for Drug Analysis: focuses on the development of analytical methods for analyzing drugs of abuse using experimental design.
Steric Exclusion Chromatography: discusses steric exclusion chromatography including chromatography of polymers in aqueous solutions.
Intrinsic Viscosity Methods: explores intrinsic viscosity methods in natural polymer pharmaceutical excipients.
Extraction Techniques in Green Analytical Chemistry: highlight environment-firendly techniques in analytical chemistry.
Advanced Pharmacy is a comprehensive resource that bridges the gap between pharmaceutical research and practice offering invaluable insights into the latest developments in the field. This textbook serves as an essential reference for both learners and scholars in basic and advanced courses in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science.
Advanced Physical Chemistry Practical Guide
Advanced Physical Chemistry Practical Guide aims to improve the student's understanding of theory through practical experience and by facilitating experimental exercises. The book covers a wide range of areas from basic to advanced experiments including the calibration of instruments as well as the use of software for accurate computational quantum chemical calculations.
This book is divided into four sections:
part I - general introduction calibration of glassware instruments and precautions
part II - experiments that have a simple theoretical background and classical methods
part III - experiments that are associated with more advanced theory and technique that require a greater degree of experimental skill and instrumentation
part IV - investigative experiments relying on computers
Covering all aspects of classical advanced and computational chemistry experiments Advanced Physical Chemistry Practical Guide will enable students to gain confidence in their ability to perform a physical chemistry experiment and to appreciate the value of an experimental approach towards the subject. Advanced Physical Chemistry Practical Guide is an essential handbook for students and teachers at advanced levels who seek to learn practical knowledge about important aspects of physical chemistry.
Advanced Techniques of Analytical Chemistry: Volume 1
Advanced Techniques of Analytical Chemistry explains analytical chemistry in an accessible manner for students. The book provides basic and practical knowledge that helps the learner to understand the methods used in conducting experiments. Readers will understand the key concepts of qualitative and quantitative analysis through easy-to-read chapters written for chemistry students.
Volume 1 covers the topic of volumetric analysis in detail. Topic-wise chapters introduce the reader to volumetric titrations and then explain the range of titration techniques which include aqueous acid-base titration non-aqueous titration redox titration complexometric titration and some miscellaneous methods like diazotisation titration Kjeldahl's method and the oxygen flask combustion method.
The combination of basic and advanced methods makes this an ideal textbook for chemistry students at graduate and undergraduate levels as well as an ideal handbook for the laboratory instructor.