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Basics of Python Programming: A Quick Guide for Beginners
Basics of Python Programming: A Quick Guide for Beginners is an essential companion to mastering the Python programming language. The book presents information about Python in 12 structured chapters with a strong emphasis on fundamentals and practical information. Starting with basic operators functions and expressions contents explain file handling exception handling and modules. The book concludes with advanced topics such as object oriented programming and machine learning. Key Features: Fundamental Focus: Covers the core concepts of Python programming to build a strong foundation in python programming in an easy-to-understand format. Practical Demonstrations: Learn by doing. This textbook includes hands-on practical demonstrations that reinforce your understanding of Python concepts. IDE Guidance: Includes programming and installation guidance for Python-supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). Explores Python Frameworks: Introduces Python frameworks such as Matplotlib TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-Learn and NLTK for complex projects. Python for Machine Learning: Gives a preliminary understanding of Python for machine learning tasks for data science and AI applications. Basics of Python Programming: A Quick Guide for Beginners is the perfect starting point for aspiring students programmers and tech enthusiasts. Whether you're a student looking to build a solid foundation in Python or an industry professional venturing into machine learning and artificial intelligence this textbook has you covered.
Beyond the Realms: Navigating the Metaverse
In Beyond Realms: Navigating the Metaverse the authors explain concepts and features of the virtual world of the metaverse. The book starts with a conceptual understanding of what the metaverse entails giving examples of popular apps. The authors delve into the intricacies of virtual economies shedding light on their transformative potential for internet users. Subsequent chapters navigate the complex terrain of virtual currencies digital assets blockchain technology that act as a bridge between virtual and physical experiences. From the early concepts of virtual currencies to the emergence of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the integration of blockchain technology the authors meticulously explore the foundations and advancements that underpin these digital ecosystems.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the metaverse and its use cases unraveling the multifaceted layers of virtual economies and their role in shaping online businesses and social interaction.
Big Data Analytics for Human-Computer Interactions: A New Era of Computation
Big Data is playing a vital role in HCI projects across a range of industries: healthcare cybersecurity forensics education business organizations and scientific research. Big data analytics requires advanced tools and techniques to store process and analyze the huge volume of data. Working on HCI projects requires specific skill sets to implement IT solutions. Big Data Analytics for Human-Computer Interactions: A New Era of Computation is a comprehensive guide that discusses the evolution of Big Data in Human Computer Interaction from promise to reality. This book provides an introduction to Big Data and HCI followed by an overview of the state-of-the-art algorithms for processing big data Subsequent chapters also explain the characteristics applications opportunities and challenges of big data systems by describing theoretical practical and simulation concepts of computational intelligence and big data analytics used in designing HIC systems. The book also presents solutions for analyzing complex patterns in user data and improving productivity. Readers will be able to understand the technology that drives big data solutions in HCI projects and understand its capacity in transforming an organization.The book also helps the reader to understand HCI system design and explains how to evaluate an application portfolio that can be used when selecting pilot projects. This book is a resource for researchers students and professionals interested in the fields of HCI artificial intelligence data analytics and computer engineering.
Bio-Inspired Nanotechnology
Bio-Inspired Nanotechnology focuses on the use of bio-inspired and biomimetic methods for the fabrication and activation of nanomaterials. It summarizes recent developments in biocompatible and biodegradable materials including their properties fabrication methods synthesis protocols and applications. This includes studies concerning the binding of the biomolecules to the surface of inorganic structures structure/function relationships of the final materials and unique applications of such biomimetic materials in harvesting/storage biomedical diagnostics and materials assembly. The book chapters also cover a range of available bio-based nanomaterials including chitin starch and nanocellulose. It serves as a detailed reference for learners and anyone interested in sustainable nanoscale materials including materials scientists biomedical engineers environmental scientists food and agriculture manufacturers and scientists.
Bioactive Phytochemicals from Himalayas: A Phytotherapeutic Approach
Bioactive Phytochemicals from Himalayas: A Phytotherapeutic Approach covers herbal medicines from the Himalayan mountains. Chapters in this book detail molecular mechanisms and experimental tools and techniques for research on plants in this region. Phytochemical experts guide the readers through the role of Himalayan plants in therapy for metabolic diseases like cancer and diabetes hepatic diseases inflammatory diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. Some chapters focus on diseases and how various plants from Himalayan origin are beneficial in these diseases. This compilationwith professional contributors aims to inform a wide scientific community from various research fields about basic research on medicinal plants with a focus on Himalayan herbs. The book also serves as a handbook for pharmacologists working on the broad therapeutic aspects of these plants.
Biocarbon Polymer Composites
This book explores cutting-edge biocarbon polymer composites. The book brings together nine edited chapters that explore the development properties and applications of these eco-friendly materials highlighting their potential to transform industries and reduce the environmental impact of traditional polymers. Spanning a range of critical topics this book begins with an introduction to biocarbon and polymer materials providing a solid foundation. It then progresses into the latest research on biocarbon sources processing techniques and characterization methods. Subsequent chapters cover the mechanical thermal and electrical properties of biocarbon polymer composites along with their applications in diverse industries such as automotive construction and packaging. Contributors highlight real-world case studies and examples to showcase the practical relevance of these materials.
Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the science and technology behind biocarbon polymer composites enabling them to make informed decisions in materials selection and development. In an era of increasing environmental consciousness this book emphasizes the eco-friendly nature of biocarbon composites offering sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. Additionally this book bridges the information gaps between different disciplines and it is intended for a wide range of readers from materials scientists and engineers to environmentalists and industry policymakers.
Biochar - Solid Carbon for Sustainable Agriculture
Biochar - Solid Carbon for Sustainable Agriculture explores the potential of biochar a form of charcoal produced from organic materials to improve soil health increase crop yields and mitigate climate change. This book offers a comprehensive overview of biochar and its applications in sustainable agriculture.
The book begins by introducing the concept of biochar and its historical use in agriculture. Next the content deals with the production methods and properties of biochar providing insights into its chemical composition and physical characteristics. Subsequent chapters explore the diverse applications of biochar in agriculture including its role in soil fertility improvement carbon sequestration and pollution remediation. Case studies and practical examples illustrate the effectiveness of biochar across different agricultural settings. The authors also discuss the potential challenges and future directions of biochar research and application.
This book is essential reading for agronomists soil scientists environmental scientists farmers policymakers and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation strategies.
Bioderived Materials: Harnessing Nature for Advanced Biochemical Handiwork: Volume 1
Naturally-derived biomaterials invite immense interest from diverse segments of science and engineering. Recent decades have witnessed a leap in knowledge and efforts in ongoing research with biomaterials as synthons yet biomaterial research never fails to create surprises. This book summarizes modern knowledge of bioderived materials for beginners in research and advanced readers in materials science.
The book lays the foundations of understanding the design and development of mimetic peptides and enzyme mimetic bioinorganic catalysts including the toolsets used in the process. Next the book demonstrates different approaches for obtaining task-specific designer hydrogels. Additional topics covered in the book are tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. From this point the book presents information on complex biomaterials systems: bacterial cellulose cell membrane architecture for nanocomposite material design and whole cellular microorganisms. Chapters provide applied knowledge with information on the strategies used to design novel biomaterials for applications such as drug delivery therapy and controlled chemical synthesis.
In summary this book brings together a wealth of information on bioderived materials with versatile applications derived from different sources such as plant derivatives and microorganisms (in part or whole as synthons) benefitting readers from multidisciplinary backgrounds.
Biological and Medical Significance of Chemical Elements
Explore the fascinating interplay between chemical elements and biological life with Biological and Medical Significance of Chemical Elements. This comprehensive handbook delves into the pivotal role that various chemical elements from the periodic table play in the intricate web of life processes. Discover how these elements impact human health influence drug development and contribute to essential biological pathways.
Key Features:
- Provides information on the occurrence and classification of chemical elements in nature
- Explains the biological functions of elements from different main groups (including s- p- d- and f-block elements)
- Includes information about the biomedical significance of platinum metals lanthanides and actinides
- Includes a list of references for further reading This book serves as an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the medical biochemistry of chemical elements.
Biomarkers in Medicine
Biomarkers in Medicine is a comprehensive guide to understanding the current and future status of biomarkers. The book features 27 chapters focusing on disease biomarkers for diseases such as cancer neurodegenerative diseases cardiac diseases metabolic conditions and much more.
This book supplies readers with the unique insight of experts in multiple specialties in medicine and life sciences who have extensive experience in diagnostics and clinical laboratories. The book includes case studies and practical examples from different classes of biomarkers on different platforms including new data for biomarkers in different therapeutic indications. In addition to presenting biomarker information each chapter covers the relevant pathology and also emphasizes on preclinical and clinical manifestation of the disease process.
Clinicians managing patients or clinical trials clinical researchers clinical laboratories diagnostic companies regulatory agencies medical school graduate students academic students and the general public involved in healthcare delivery will all benefit from information presented in this book.
Biomaterial Fabrication Techniques
This reference is a guide to biomaterial fabrication techniques. The book comprises ten chapters introducing the reader to a range of biomaterial synthesis while highlighting biomedical applications. Each chapter presents a review of the topic followed by updated information about relevant core and applied concepts in an easy to understand format. The first two chapters present vital information about biomaterial components such as polymer nanocomposites and scaffolds and the strategies used for their fabrication. The proceeding chapters explain the principles of the most widely used fabrication techniques and their application in detail. These include freeze drying electrospinning 3D printing multiphoton lithography particulate leaching supramolecular self assembly solvent casting and melt molding. The book is an essential primer on biomaterial synthesis for students and early career researchers in the field of biomedical engineering applied chemistry and tissue engineering.
Biomedical Applications of Perovskites: The Era of Bio-Piezoelectric Systems
Biomedical Applications of Perovskites: The Era of Bio-Piezoelectric Systems focuses on recent developments in the area of piezoelectric systems and their biomedical applications. A compilation of 19 edited chapters covers different piezoelectric materials device designs and their use cases. Readers will be familiarized with the many perovskite materials being used in research and development as well as the role they play in designing novel medical devices and biomaterials.
Key Features
- systematically explains the piezoelectric perovskite materials starting from their introduction their structure and synthesis techniques
- explains the key materials used in devices such as pacemakers and nanogenerators
- highlights a range of applications including bone regeneration and growth bone replacement tissue engineering dental science neurotrauma and neurodegenerative disease treatment and bionic prosthesis
- discusses future challenges and the roadmap for piezoelectric perovskite materials
- Presents scientific references for advanced reading
Bionanotechnology: Next-Generation Therapeutic Tools
Nanoscale technologies are crucial for the characterization and fabrication of biomaterials that are useful in targeted drug delivery systems. New materials enable the delivery of therapeutic agents to specific tissues and cells in order to treat a range of diseases.
Bionanotechnology: Next-Generation Therapeutic Tools provides a quick overview of the use of nanomaterials in modern drug delivery and targeted drug therapy systems. The book starts with an overview of nanomaterial toxicity with subsequent chapters detailing their applications in nanomedicine. Concepts such as immunotherapy cancer theranostics molecular imaging aptamers and viral nanoparticles are highlighted in specific chapters. The simplified presentation along with scientific references makes this book ideal for pharmacology and biomedical engineering scholars and life science readers.
Bioremediation: Challenges and Advancements
Waste management is one of the major challenges for environmental and public health organizations for maintaining safety standards in any area. Population growth and urbanization increase the difficulty in maintaining a sustainable waste management system. Bioremediation refers to the use of living organisms in processes designed to remove toxic chemicals present in waste material. Bioremediation represents a sustainable way to remove a range of environmental pollutants.
Bioremediation: Challenges and Advancements covers the subject of bioremediation in eight chapters that focus on a broad range of waste sources their adverse impacts on the ecosystem and the advanced strategies for their remediation. Each chapter also highlights the problems encountered in bioremediation processes.
Key features:
- Comprehensive coverage of bioremediation in 8 reader-friendly chapters
- Highlights methods and challenges of bioremediation in one volume.
- Introduces the reader to bioremediation
- Explains recent biotechnological methods for removing heavy metals and xenobiotic compounds
- Describes strategies including physical chemical and biological methods to mitigate radioactive waste from contaminated sites and water bodies
- Details the use of microbial-aided remediation techniques for the management of biomedical and electronic wastes and its impact on the ecosystem
- Describes bioremediation technologies for decontamination of solid waste pollutants
- Showcases the application of Omics approaches such as genomics transcriptomics proteomics and metabolomics to improve bioremediation processes.
- Covers bioremediation of agro-wastes
- Includes detailed references
This book is an informative reference for scholars (researchers undergraduate and graduate students of environmental sciences microbiology and biotechnology) professionals (environmental engineers) and researchers giving each a good understanding of the significance of bioremediation in solid waste management and the restoration of contaminated sites.
Biosurfactants: A Boon to Healthcare, Agriculture & Environmental Sustainability
Biosurfactants derived from microbes and plants exhibit diverse properties that help in emulsifying and foaming processes. With applications in pharmaceuticals cosmetics and agriculture they also show antimicrobial and environmental benefits such as oil removal in polluted areas. Biosurfactants show promise for pollution control and improving agriculture.
This reference covers the basic science and major applications of biosurfactants. The book brings together contributions from experts in microbiology cancer biology pharmaceutical science nanotechnology plant biotechnology and environmental sciences into a single volume.
Key Features
- Explains the basics of biosurfactants
- Discusses novel applications of biosurfactants in the fields of medicine agriculture and environmental sustainability.
- Includes special chapters that review the role of biosurfactants in environmental remediation and omics research
- Includes detailed references in each chapter
Biosurfactants: A Boon to Healthcare Agriculture & Environmental Sustainability is an essential resource for learners and professional trainees who require knowledge about biosurfactants. It also provides information for anyone who is working on environmental sustainability projects.
Biotechnology and Drug Development for Targeting Human Diseases
Biotechnology and Drug Development for Targeting Human Diseases is an insightful compendium on drug development technologies for professionals and students in biotechnology and pharmacology. This book meticulously explores the intersection of biotechnology with drug development emphasizing its crucial role in creating new therapies for human disease.
Central to the book is the innovative use of biotechnology in understanding and treating diseases. It begins with an exploration of multi-omics profiles shedding light on disease mechanisms and drug development. Subsequent chapters explain in silico methods for drug design the role of natural products in antimicrobial applications and wound healing and the use of viruses as carriers in biotechnology.
Key features of this reference include a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights detailed analyses of molecular docking in drug discovery the repurposing of drugs for various diseases and the emerging field of omics technologies in drug interaction studies. Each chapter is comprehensive offering current information backed by extensive references making the book both a foundational and advanced resource.
Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity Solutions
Applications of Blockchain in Cybersecurity Solutions is a comprehensive guide to blockchain applications in computer security. it presents the concepts and practical techniques that are useful in creating and designing decentralized cybersecurity software through 9 carefully edited chapters. Topics covered in the book include - An introduction to the use of blockchain technology in cybersecurity - Attack surfaces in blockchains - Anti-counterfeit solutions in blockchains - blockchain based access control systems - Multi-chain security deployment over smart contracts - Cybersecurity as a decentralized service The book is an essential primer for computer science students and researchers and a quick reference for IT professionals on blockchain based cybersecurity.
Blockchain Technology in Healthcare - Concepts,Methodologies, and Applications
Applied Artificial Intelligence in Data Science, Cloud Computing and IoT Frameworks: Volume 1
This volume reviews cutting-edge innovations in blockchain technology that are propelling the healthcare industry into a new era of efficiency and security. It brings 14 reviews contributed by experts in blockchain and Web3 technologies into a single volume. Each contribution includes a summary for easy understanding and scientific references for advanced readers.
Key Themes:
Empowering Decentralized Healthcare: Learn about the future of decentralized healthcare powered by blockchain ensuring a seamless and patient-centric experience.
Clinical Trials: Discover how blockchain is reshaping clinical trials offering a glimpse into a future of optimized medical research.
Data Security: Uncover the strategic use of blockchain in securing vital clinical trials data ensuring confidentiality and integrity at every step.
Blockchain-based Healthcare delivery: Delve into a comprehensive review of blockchain technology in the health sector revealing its potential to transform healthcare systems with
Predict Prevent and Protect: Understand how blockchain technology serves as a predictive tool aiding in the prevention and control of the spread of COVID-19.
This volume is a must-read for healthcare practitioners and administrators seeking to harness the power of blockchain in medicine and healthcare. It also provides information for researchers and business professionals who want to understand the innovative role of blockchain technology in the healthcare sector.
Blockchain and IoT Based Smart Healthcare Systems
New technologies like blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) are constantly improving the state-of-the-art in healthcare services. The trend of keeping medical records in digital formats is also increasing the reliance of modern healthcare service providers on these new technologies. This edited book brings a collection of reviews on blockchain and IoT technologies that are driving innovation in digital and smart healthcare systems. The editors bring an academic and practical approach to assist professionals and readers in understanding computerized healthcare solutions. 16 referenced chapters provide knowledge about fundamental framework research insights and empirical evidence for effective smart healthcare applications. The chapters also cover benefits and challenges of specific smart health frameworks giving an informative overview of the subject.
Key themes of the book include:
1. Technological Foundations for Smart Healthcare
2. Blockchain Applications in Healthcare
3. Internet of Things (IoT) in Healthcare
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration
5. Security Privacy and Authentication
6. Medical Imaging and Deep Learning
7. Telemedicine
The content in the book is designed to help administrators and healthcare professionals to understand the basics of blockchain tech and IoT in smart healthcare systems and strengthen the competitive advantage of their clinics.
Bose Einstein Condensation of Excitons and Polaritons
This reference book explains the fundamentals of Bose Einstein Condensation (BEC) in excitons and polaritons. It presents five chapters exploring fundamental concepts and recent developments on the subject. Starting with a historical overview of BEC the book progresses into the origins and behaviors of excitons and polaritons. Chapters also cover the unique thermalization and relaxation kinetics of excitons and the distinctive features of polaritons such as lasing superfluidity and quantized vortices.
The chapters dedicated to BEC in excitons and polaritons detail experimental techniques theoretical modeling recent advancements and practical applications in a simplified way for beginners. This book serves as a resource for researchers physicists and students interested in the phenomena of BEC providing insights into both the theoretical foundations and the practical implications of excitons and polaritons.