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Echography in Ocular Pathology
This monograph expands on the ultrasound exploration of the ocular globe (or in other words the human eye) with a review of the current knowledge about ocular ultrasound techniques and its indications in ophthalmic pathology. Ocular echography has only been recently studied in greater detail by ophthalmologists thanks to new imaging techniques such as optical coherence tomography [OCT] and scanning lasers which have become the preference in ocular exploration relegating ultrasound to cases with poor fundus visualization. New ultrasound equipment with multi-frequency linear probes between 15 to 18 MHz also permits technicians to observe ocular structures with greater detail. A key aspect of ultrasound is its dynamic capability which allows assessing the displacement of intraocular structures and their relation to the different eye layers. This is crucial in diagnosing retina pathologies that can affect the outcome of cataract surgery. Ocular echography is also an excellent option to determine retinal lesions in cases of ocular tumors (choroid melanoma) as it is also a differential diagnosis for other tumors (metastasic tumors or hemangiomas). The book also includes a chapter on the use of Color-Doppler ocular examinations in the diagnosis of ocular vasculopathies (arterial or venous occlusions).
Echography in Ocular Pathology empowers readers ophthalmologists and clinical technicians with the knowledge to diagnose different eye pathologies and thus ameliorate ophthalmic patient management.
Ecological Footprint Assessment of Building Construction
Sustainability is a major concern when considering the construction of a new building project as there is a definite effect of any construction on its surrounding environment. One tool to measure the environmental impact of projects is the Ecological Footprint (EF). Ecological Footprint Assessment of Building Construction: Spanish Case Study presents the methodology required for the creation of an effective EF assessment of building construction projects with a case study of a Spanish project. The book starts with a detailed overview of the EF indicator for buildings including definitions methodologies and scale applications. This is followed by chapters on dwelling construction methodology and calculation models for direct (energy and water) indirect (manpower and construction materials) resource consumption and waste in the constructed area. The book concludes with a case study that demonstrates the application of all types of EF indicators mentioned in the previous chapters. The methodology and all steps for each calculation are explained in detail making the book an applicable reference for working professionals as well as an easy-to-understand guide for graduates undertaking sustainability modules in ecology and civil engineering courses
Ecological Impacts of Toxic Chemicals
Ecological Impacts of Toxic Chemicals presents a comprehensive yet readable account of the known disturbances caused by all kinds of toxic chemicals on both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Topics cover the sources of toxicants their fate and distribution through the planet their impacts on specific ecosystems and their remediation by natural systems. Each chapter is written by well-known specialists in those areas for the general public students and even scientists from outside this field. The book intends to raise awareness of the dangers of chemical pollution in a world dominated by industry and globalization of resources. Because the problems are widespread and far reaching it is hoped that confronting the facts may prompt better management practices at industrial agricultural and all levels of management from local to governmental so as to reduce the negative impacts of chemical contaminants on our planet.
Economic Periodontal and Implant Dentistry
Economic Periodontal and Implant Dentistry presents a comprehensive approach to periodontal and implant dentistry. It combines basic standard knowledge with updated information about the latest advances in periodontal and implant therapy while also providing an adequate response to the increasing demands that health implants and aesthetics are making on the dental community. Key features of this text include:
-a focus on interdisciplinary treatment concepts in periodontics implant dentistry and economic healthcare delivery
-new insights gained from research directly linked to clinical applications
-synoptic concepts based on strategies for infection control in diseased periodontal tissues
-text outlined to improve daily patient care in dental practice
The book will renew readers understanding of periodontal disease diagnosis and implant therapy. It is a key reference for dental practitioners and healthcare delivery professionals.
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Efficient Preconditioned Solution Methods for Elliptic Partial Differential Equations
This e-book presents several research areas of elliptical problems solved by differential equations. The mathematical models explained in this e-book have been contributed by experts in the field and can be applied to a wide range of real life examples. Methods explained include pre-conditioned conjugate grid models higher order discretization and finite element mesh generation. This e-book should be a useful reference for scholars and professionals interested in elliptical partial differential equations.
Einstein's Revolution: A Study Of Theory Unification
Einsteins Revolution: A Study of Theory Unification gives students of physics and philosophy and general readers an epistemological insight into the genesis of Einsteins special relativity and its further unification with other theories. The book starts with an introductory analysis of the reasons for mature theory change in science. This leads to a discussion about special relativity genesis.
It is contended that Einsteins ingenious approach to special relativity creation substantially distinguishing him from Lorentzs and Poincarés invaluable impacts turns to be a milestone of maxwellian electrodynamics statistical mechanics and thermodynamics reconciliation design. Special relativity turns out to be grounded on Einsteins breakthrough 1905 light quantum hypothesis. Eventually the author amends the received view on the general relativity genesis by stressing that the main reason for Einsteins victory over the rival programmes of Abraham and Nordström was a unificationist character of Einsteins research programme.
Electrochemical Biosensors in Practice: Material and Methods
A biosensor is an integrated receptor-transducer device that converts a biological response into an electrical signal. The design and development of biosensors have taken center stage for researchers or scientists in the recent decade owing to the wide range of biosensor applications in healthcare and disease diagnosis environmental monitoring water and food quality and drug delivery. Due to their adaptability ease of use in relatively complex samples and portability the significance of electrochemical biosensors in analytical chemistry has increased manifold. Electrochemistry has been pivotal in developing transduction methods for biological processes and biosensors. In parallel the explosion of activity in nanoscience and nanotechnology and their huge success have profoundly affected biosensor technology opening new avenues of research for electrode materials and transduction.
Electrochemical Biosensors in Practice: Material and Methods particularly explores the use of silver and gold nanoparticles for signal amplification photocurrent transduction and aptamer design. Therefore the book serves as an introductory text for those specializing in biosensors and bioelectronics and their practical applications.
Key features
Includes structured information for easy understanding of the subject
Provides an introduction to biosensors and electrochemical biosensor classification
Explains fundamental concepts and practical electrochemistry techniques for research
Provides notes on essential electrochemical sensor materials such as graphene carbon nanotubes conductive polymers and other advanced materials
Provides information about electrochemical biosensor development
Informs readers about recent applications and research findings
Includes references for further reading
Electromagnetic Interference Issues in Power Electronics and Power Systems
This E-Book focuses on conducted and radiated emission noise generated by different power converters such as Switch Mode power Supplies and DC-AC Inverters. EMI filter design and different approaches to predict common mode and differential mode noise are illustrated in detail. Common mode and surge voltage issues in AC machines have also been addressed and discussed in this E-book. The E-book is intended for helping engineers and students to analyze EMI problems in electrical and electronic systems.
Electromagnetics for Engineering Students Part I
Electromagnetics for Engineering Students starts with an introduction to vector analysis and progressive chapters provide readers with information about dielectric materials electrostatic and magnetostatic fields as well as wave propagation in different situations. Each chapter is supported by many illustrative examples and solved problems which serve to explain the principles of the topics and enhance the knowledge of students. In addition to the coverage of classical topics in electromagnetics the book explains advanced concepts and topics such as the application of multi-pole expansion for scalar and vector potentials an in depth treatment for the topic of the scalar potential including the boundary-value problems in cylindrical and spherical coordinates systems metamaterials artificial magnetic conductors and the concept of negative refractive index.
Key features of this textbook include:
detailed and easy-to follow presentation of mathematical analyses and problems
a total of 681 problems (162 illustrative examples 88 solved problems and 431 end of chapter problems)
an appendix of mathematical formulae and functions
Electromagnetics for Engineering Students is an ideal textbook for first and second year engineering students who are learning about electromagnetism and related mathematical theorems.
Elements of Clinical Study Design, Biostatistics & Research
Elements Of Clinical Study Design Biostatistics & Research is designed as a toolbox for biomedical researchers. The book's primary focus is on applications in clinical research and will benefit students and researchers involved in the biomedical field. This book addresses the problems that many practitioners experience in choosing and implementing fit-for-purpose data analysis methods to answer critical inferential questions for binomial and count data. The book is written in simple language avoiding complex derivations and mathematical formulae allowing it to explain the most basic concepts of research methodology. Making good use of numerous tables graphs and tips this book demystifies the process for readers.
7 structured Chapters take the reader through the entire research process: choosing a question designing a study collecting the data using univariate bivariate and multivariable analysis and publishing the results. Each chapter discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the methods and suggests practical recommendations. An appendix on ethical research guidelines along with a glossary and reference list comprehensively round up the book contents.
It gives students and practitioners a multidisciplinary understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in designing monitoring and analyzing various types of studies. The book's balanced set of homework assignments and in-class exercises are appropriate for students and researchers in the areas of biostatistics epidemiology medicine pharmacy and public health.
Emerging Approaches to Tackle Neglected Diseases: From Molecule to End Product
This reference provides an update on current therapies to treat neglected diseases a class of diseases that primarily affect tropical regions where investment in research and development is limited.
The book starts with an introduction to neglected diseases followed by reviews of therapeutic strategies to overcome the impact of neglected diseases. This is followed by updated information for handling leprosy dengue lymphatic filariasis dracunculiasis helminthiasis Chagas’ disease neurocysticercosis leishmaniasis rabies trematodiasis buruli ulcer and trachoma in 10 focused chapters respectively. The chapters provide information on disease mechanism transmission and management protocols along with scientific references. The book serves as a resource for healthcare professionals and scholars who need a detailed understanding of these infectious diseases.
Emerging Technologies in Agriculture and Food Science
Cultivators and livestock farmers are increasingly arranging innovative technical and scientific estimations with the aim to enhance agricultural sustainability effectiveness and plant health. Innovative farming technologies incorporate biology with smart technology (computers and sensor devices) exchanging information with one another autonomously in a structured farm management system.
This book presents reviews on innovative techniques and methodologies to complement conventional plant control and breeding attempts toward enhancing crop yield and production. Reviews covered in this volume include:
-Active compounds from pomegranate seeds
-Application of Enterococci and their bacteriocins for meat biopreservation
-Technological advancement in the detection and identification of plant pathogens
-Machine learning for precision agriculture
-Use of remote sensing technology and geographic information systems for agriculture and
environmental observation
The information presented in this volume will provide helpful updates for students technology experts and professionals in the food security and sustainable agriculture sectors.
Emerging Trends in Veterinary Virology
Advances in biochemistry molecular biology virology and structural biology have enabled the researchers in veterinary medicine to make many exciting discoveries that have in some cases conceptually revolutionized our understanding of the discipline.
Emerging Trends in Veterinary Virology is a review of selected topics about viral infections in animals. 11 chapters cover recent findings about specific viruses that infect a variety of hosts. The contents cover several types of veterinary infections in birds (Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) avian leucosis) cats (feline rabies) dogs (canine distemper) bovines (viral leukemia) and equines (hendra virus disease). Additionally special topics such as the epidemiology of veterinary zoonoses and SARS are also covered.
The book provides updated information for researchers (virologists microbiologists) students and veterinarians alike.
Emerging Water Pollutants: Concerns and Remediation Technologies
This book examines a wide range of emerging sources off water pollution. It consists of thirteen chapters dedicated to the topic giving readers comprehensive information about the types of materials involved and the solution for their removal.
The first five chapters present an analysis of the emerging water pollutants their toxicities legislations available to monitor and regulate their emissions. This introduction is followed by 3 chapters that cover risk assessment of emerging pollutants their fate and life cycle assessment. The last section of the book goes through the details of remediation technologies for wastewater treatment.
This reference is equally suitable for academia industry professionals and students presenting state-of-the-art learnings on emerging water pollutants and their remediation methods.
Endoscopy and Fetoscopy Techniques for the Brain and Neuroaxis
Neuroendoscopy and Interventional Pain Medicine: Volume 2
Neuroendoscopy and Interventional Pain Medicine is a clinically focused medical monograph series. With contributions from a team of internationally recognized neurosurgeons and spinal surgery specialists the series aims to illuminate the latest advancements in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques and pain management. Each volume offers invaluable insights into the future of minimally invasive treatments in this medical subspecialty.
Endoscopy and Fetoscopy Techniques for the Brain and Neuroaxis is the second of the monograph series. The book covers advanced endoscopic techniques for brain and spinal surgeries. Topics include visualization of the brain endoscopic approaches to the sellar region fetoscopy treatments for myelomeningocele and methods for cancer pain relief. It also discusses endoscopic correction of craniosynostosis in children complications like autonomic dysreflexia and the importance of identifying the Adamkiewicz system in spinal procedures.
Key Features
- Covers a wide range of topics in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine
- Emphasizes evidence-based approaches to treatment
- Offers clinical perspectives from expert surgeons
- Includes scientific references for researchers and advanced learners
It is an essential resource for readers who need to enhance their understanding of the latest technological advancements in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine and apply these innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes.
Engineering Dynamics and Vibration: Vibration and Nonlinear Dynamics of Plates and Shells - Applications of Flat Triangular Finite Elements
This e-book focuses on the vibrational and nonlinear aspects of plate and shell structure dynamics by applying the finite element model. Specifically shell finite elements employed in the computational studies included in this book are the mixed formulation based lower order flat triangular shell finite elements. Topics in the book are covered over nine chapters including the theoretical background for the vibration analysis of plates and shells vibration analysis of plate structures shells with single curvature shells with double curvatures and box structures (single-cell and double-cell) and the theoretical development for the nonlinear dynamic analysis of plate and shell structures. In addition to presenting the steps in the derivations of the consistent element stiffness and mass matrices constitutive relations of elastic materials and elasto-plastic materials with isotropic strain hardening yield criterion return mapping configuration and stress updating strategies and numerical algorithms are presented and discussed. The book is a suitable reference for advanced undergraduates and post-graduate level engineering students research engineers and scientists working in the field of applied physics and engineering.
Enterprise Architecture for Business Success
Enterprise Architecture (EA) has evolved to become a prominent presence in todays information systems and technology landscape. The EA discipline is rich in frameworks methodologies and the like. However the question of value for business ;professionals remains largely unanswered that is how best can Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Architects deliver value to the enterprise? Enterprise Architecture for Business Success answers this question.
Enterprise Architecture for Business Success is primarily intended for IT professionals working in the area of Enterprise Architecture. The eBook gives practical insights into what constitutes EA and how it might be practiced in a typical resource constrained business environment.
The contents of the eBook include a brief guideline about EA systems and terminology followed by notes on how to design enterprise systems in line with business strategies. The eBook also presents case studies which help to demonstrate the distance between theory and reality when it comes to optimizing IT infrastructure for successfully achieving business goals.
Lengthy theoretical discussions are avoided in favor of focusing more on the practice and tools of EA. Readers will find value in this eBook whether they are an IT consultant or a manager an EA team lead or member or just someone keen to learn about real-world EA.
Environmental Law in the Russian Federation
Environmental Law in the Russian Federation presents a comprehensive textbook on the current state of environmental legislation of the Russian Federation. The textbook is divided into three sections that are ordered for an increasing level of specialization in the subject.
- The first section (General Part) gives a definition of environmental law formulates its principles and considers the sources of environmental law and legal relations. Readers will learn about the issues related to the ownership of natural resources the legal framework and specifics of environmental protection and management and associated human and civil rights. The distinguishing features of economic regulation in the area of environmental protection as well as issues of responsibility for environmental offenses are also covered.
- The second section (Special Part) sets forth the main environmental requirements for certain types of economic and other human activities and the specifics of environmental protection in areas with a special environmental legal regime (specially protected areas and ecological disaster zones). Chapters in this section consider the main areas of protection of certain natural objects (water forests land etc.).
- The third section (Specialized Part) clarifies the main areas of international cooperation in the field of environmental protection and considers the main characteristics of the environmental protection experience of other countries.
The textbook is an essential reference for law and business students in Russian schools. It is also of interest to entrepreneurs planning ventures in Russia and researchers involved in comparative legal analysis.
Environmental Microbiology: Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Applications
Environmental Microbiology: Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Applications focus on the current research on microorganisms in the environment. Contributions in the volume cover several aspects of applied microbial research basic research on microbial ecology and molecular genetics.
The reader will find a collection of topics with theoretical and practical value allowing them to connect environmental microbiology to a variety of subjects in life sciences ecology and environmental science topics. Advanced topics including biogeochemical cycling microbial biosensors bioremediation application of microbial biofilms in bioremediation application of microbial surfactants microbes for mining and metallurgical operations valorization of waste and biodegradation of aromatic waste microbial communication nutrient cycling and biotransformation are also covered.
The content is designed for advanced undergraduate students graduate students and environmental professionals with a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of environmental microbiology as a discipline that has greatly expanded in scope and interest over the past several decades.
Environmental Pollutants in the Mediterranean Sea: Recent Trends and Remediation Approaches
Pollution of the aquatic environment is a real threat across the globe. It is becoming a topic of intense study for researchers. It has been updated and almost completely revised. The Mediterranean Sea has been recognized as a target hotspot of the world as the pollutant concentration in this region is greater than the levels in other oceans.
The book summarizes research on marine pollutants in the Mediterranean Sea. It presents 5 concise reviews focusing on microplastics rare earth elements and biotoxins & which are now commonly found in the region. The Editors also emphasize on pollution problems in the Mediterranean region with 2 chapters presenting studies on Lebanon and Morocco respectively. The book adds to the collective information on Mediterranean marine pollution. Additionally references are included at the end of each chapter for the benefit of advanced readers. The contributions also include discussions on important techniques used to monitor and control marine pollution such as the bio-monitoring of effluents and ecological impact assessment of microplastic pollution on fish and the environment.