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 pre Read More

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 stude Read More

Considerable efforts have been made in developing and assessing educational technology to support and teach argumentation. These efforts have culminated in the form of techniques which include Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Computer Supported Collaborative Learning. Many of these techniques have been shown to be effective for specific argumentation domains. At the same time the general design problem of how to support a learner’s Read More

Einstein’s Revolution: A Study of Theory Unification gives students of physics and philosophy and general readers an epistemological insight into the genesis of Einstein’s 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 Einstein’s ingenious approach to special relativity Read More

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 sa Read More

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 cover Read More

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 dat Read More

The book focuses on a global problem challenging the health systems. Trypanosoma cruzi infections are transmitted by cone-nosed triatomine bugs by blood transfusion and congenitally from mothers to their offspring. The American Trypanosomiasis affects 20 million people; among them a significant parcel (< 1/3) will develop Chagas disease in the heart and digestive tract where the immune system effector cells destroy target host cells. Genotype modif Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More