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Facets of a Smart City: Computational and Experimental Techniques for Sustainable Urban Development
A smart city uses technology to provide services and solve problems to improve urban policy efficiency reduce waste improve quality of life and maximize social inclusion. By 2050 66% of the world's population is expected to be urban which is a key driver of a global trend toward the creation of smart cities. This trend creates many opportunities for urban planning committees to learn how to design modernize and operate smart cities intelligently and effectively.
Facets of a Smart City: Computational and Experimental Techniques for Sustainable Urban Development is a collection of topics that are relevant to the design of a smart city. This book aims to complement technical journal articles that require advanced knowledge of the subject of smart cities and applications for readers. It aims to bridge knowledge gaps in sustainable urban design by providing background information via case studies to facilitate students recent graduates and new practitioners in urban design and planning.
Key Features:
- This book features 9 chapters that cover 6 major domains which include (i) information modelling (ii) internet of things (iii) intelligent transportation systems (iv) water supply (v) waste management and (vi) sustainable environment
- Computational techniques are included in the book. These include artificial neural networks stochastic models particle swarm optimization machine learning and adaptive neuro-fuzzy Inference systems.
- Goals of case studies presented in this book use computational techniques to offer readers examples of supervised unsupervised and reinforcement learning strategies in the context of smart city applications
- References are provided for further reading
Federated learning for Internet of Vehicles: IoV Image Processing, Vision and Intelligent System: Volume 1
Reinventing Technological Innovations with Artificial Intelligence delves into the transformative impact of Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) technology across industries. The book explores the merging of real and digital worlds paving the way for personalized experiences in areas such as tourism marketing education and more. With the potential to redefine business practices and societal norms in the era of Industry 4.0 AVR technologies hold untapped potential beyond gaming and entertainment. This volume presents a comprehensive overview of the current landscape challenges and prospects of integrating AVR with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for innovation and sustainability in various domains. The book presents 11 edited chapters contributed by technology and innovation experts that explore applications of AI AR and VR technologies in different sectors in both public and private sectors. The editors have included reviews of technologies that impact human resource management corporate social responsibility healthcare supply chain and criminal investigation. The reviews also highlight the role of AI in sustainable agriculture and smart cities.
Key Features:
Unveils the role of AVR in transforming real surroundings into digitally enhanced personal experiences.
Explores AVR's applications beyond gaming in diverse sectors like marketing construction education and more.
Discusses challenges such as technical limitations high costs and resistance to adopting AVR.
Addresses the need to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of AVR technologies in various industries.
Provides a comprehensive perspective on AI innovations AR and VR technologies with real-world examples.
The book is an informative reference for researchers professionals and experts in technology innovation who are interested in the convergence of Augmented and Virtual Reality with AI for practical applications in diverse industries.
Field, Force, Energy and Momentum in Classical Electrodynamics (Revised Edition)
The classical theory of electrodynamics is based on Maxwell's equations and the Lorentz law of force. This book begins with a detailed analysis of these equations and proceeds to examine their far-reaching consequences. The traditional approach to electrodynamics treats the microscopic equations of Maxwell as fundamental with electric charge and electric current as the sole sources of the electric and magnetic fields. Subsequently polarization and magnetization are introduced into Maxwell's equations to account for the observed behavior of material media. The augmented equations known as Maxwell's macroscopic equations are considered useful for practical applications but are also ultimately reducible to the more fundamental microscopic equations. In contrast this textbook treats Maxwell's macroscopic equations as the foundation of classical electrodynamics and treats electrical charge electrical current polarization and magnetization as the basic constituents of material media. The laws that govern the distribution of electromagnetic energy and momentum in space-time are also introduced in an early chapter then discussed in great detail in subsequent chapters.
The text presents several examples that demonstrate the solution of Maxwell's equations in diverse situations aiming to enhance the readers understanding of the flow of energy and momentum as well as the distribution of force and torque throughout the matter-field systems under consideration.
This revised edition of Field Force Energy and Momentum in Classical Electrodynamics features revised chapters some of which include expanded discussions of fundamental concepts or alternative derivations of important formulas. The new edition also features three additional chapters covering Maxwells equations in spherical coordinates (Chapter 10) the authors recent discussion (and streamlined proof) of the Optical Theorem (Chapter 13) and the fascinating connections between electromagnetism and Einsteins special theory of relativity (Chapter 15). A new appendix covers the SI system of units that has been used throughout the book.
The book is a useful textbook for physics majors studying classical electrodynamics. It also serves as a reference for industry professionals and academic faculty in the fields of optics and advanced electronics.
Fintech, and Blockchains Trends in The Financial Sector
This book presents a review of the transformative impact of fintech and blockchain technologies on the financial industry. The book aims to bridge the gap between technical jargon and practical understanding making it accessible to a wide audience. It begins by introducing fundamental concepts and tracing the evolution of these technologies. Subsequent chapters explore specific applications such as digital payments lending and investment management. The final sections address regulatory challenges security concerns and the future outlook for fintech and blockchain.
Key features of the book include a I) clear and concise explanation of complex technical concepts making them understandable for both industry professionals and general readers ii) real-world case studies and examples to illustrate the practical applications of fintech and blockchain iii) insights into the regulatory environment and potential risks associated with these technologies and iv) a forward-looking perspective on the future of finance
Readers will understand the intricacies of blockchain including its underlying technology smart contracts and potential use cases in the financial sector. It also helps readers to anticipate industry trends.
Firms' Strategic Decisions: Theoretical and Empirical Findings: Volume 1
This eBook presents recent case studies on firms and their strategy employed in specific scenarios and industries. Readers will find in this volume an analysis of oligopolistic industries done by using various economic models. These models attempt to explain changes to the competitive environment owing to strategic firm behavior that is on the assumption that firms are able to compete effectively and advantageously against rivals through applying strategic initiatives. This eBook investigates the behavior of profit-maximizing firms as well as labor-managed state-owned and joint-stock firms. Fifteen chapters present empirical or theoretical findings and develop the economic analysis of firm behavior.
Firms' Strategic Decisions: Theoretical and Empirical Findings: Volume 2
This is the second volume of the book series featuring empirical research conducted on business decision making policies of oligopolistic organizations. This volume brings together 11 chapters that cover economic and mathematical models to illustrate strategic decision making among different organizations. Topics covered in this volume include the theory of firm behavior the Bertrand model of an incumbent and a potential industrial entrant strategic interactions in vertically related industries financial losses of enterprises caused by breaks of information security systems and the association of certain funding choices with efficiency in small medium enterprises. Thus the volume encompasses a fresh collection of works on firm behavior and industrial economics.
Firms' Strategic Decisions: Theoretical and Empirical Findings: Volume 3
This volume of the series features 14 chapters covering theoretical and empirical research on strategic decision making of monopolistic and oligopolistic organizations. Topics covered in this volume include strategic behavior of different types of firms identifying insiders in organizations the relationship of employees’ green behavior with environmental sustainability the relationship between firm size and export-intensities of manufacturing firms in India in a discriminating oligopoly model and how industrial economics modeling can be particularly useful to analyze development issues in a context of food safety regulations. This volume is suitable for academics students and professionals studying firm behavior in the fields of economics business administration policymaking and engineering.
Flagellar Mechanics and Sperm Guidance
Experimental research using spermatozoa a highly specialized cell with organelles involved in gene transfer energy supply and cellular motility has always occupied the forefront of studies in cell and reproductive biology. Several spermatological experiments have focused on the attraction of a spermatozoon toward the egg sperm chemotaxis or sperm guidance. This process ubiquitously occurs in the reproductive system of many organisms. After its discovery in the late 19th century in plants sperm chemotaxis is known to play a crucial role in fertilization success in both plants and animals. Spermatology has expanded in focus in recent years as the structure of molecules relevant to sperm chemotaxis has been recently determined in several species of invertebrates and vertebrates which promises remarkable progress for understanding events relevant to sexual reproduction. Reflecting upon these trends in the long history of sperm chemotaxis Flagellar Mechanics and Sperm Guidance gathers leaders in the field of spermatology who have presented their experimental research on the chemical cues behind flagellate behavior in a variety of organisms including bikonts and spermatozoa of marine invertebrates and vertebrates (fish amphibians and mammals). Reviews presented in this monograph provide both basic and detailed information on the initiation and activation of sperm motility at spawning sperm thermotaxis and other mechanics such as mathematical models of a spermatozoon swimming. A comparison between features of sperm chemotaxis among different organisms is also given.
Flagellar Mechanics and Sperm Guidance will stir interest in spermatology research among a broad variety of readers including researchers Ph.D. students studying reproductive biology and teachers involved in advanced biology courses.
Fluorescence Microscopy in Life Sciences
Fluorescence Microscopy is a precise and widely employed technique in many research and clinical areas nowadays. Fluorescence Microscopy In Life Sciences introduces readers to both the fundamentals and the applications of fluorescence microscopy in the biomedical field as well as biological research. Readers will learn about physical and chemical mechanisms giving rise to the phenomenon of luminescence and fluorescence in a comprehensive way. Also the different processes that modulate fluorescence efficiency and fluorescence features are explored and explained.
Food Additives and Human Health
INTRODUCTION
This reference is a detailed guide to the world of food additives commonly used in the food processing and manufacturing industry. Edited by experts in the field invited scholars enrich the book with relevant chapter contributions. Chapters provide readers with knowledge on a broad range of food additives (anti-browning agents essential oils flavour enhancers preservatives stabilizers sweeteners among others) their safe use and a summary of their effects on human health.
Key Features:
- Covers a wide range of natural and synthetic food additives
- Covers health related topics relevant to food additives
- Chapters are organized into specific easy-to-read topics
- Provides bibliographic references for further reading
This book serves a valuable instrument for a broad spectrum of readers: researchers health professionals students food science enthusiasts and working professionals in industry and government regulatory agencies interested in the science of food additives.
Foods for Special Dietary Regimens
Foods for Special Dietary Regimens is an overview of alimentation for people with specific medical conditions. Each of the nine featured chapters describes a recommended diet with special reference to the lifestyle or disease conditions in a specific patient group. The book covers a diverse range of patient groups that have special nutritional requirements including the elderly athletes vegetarians diabetics and phenylketonurics to name a few. Diets for individuals affected by specific diseases such as celiac disease autism dyslipidemia and COVID-19 are also recommended. Readers will gain a broad perspective about special dietary regimens including information about what works and what does not for different patient groups and potential avenues of research in this area.
Key Features:
- 9 chapters organized into a simple reader-friendly format
- guidelines for patient groups on lifestyle
- information for patient groups based on different clinically relevant diseases (including COVID-19)
- information about general concepts and clinical research
- references for further reading
Forensic Odontology: A Handbook for Human Identification
This concise yet comprehensive book provides conceptual knowledge about forensic odontology in medical dental allied and litigation purposes.
Written by authors that are highly knowledgeable experienced and well-established in the field this handbook lucidly explains basic and advanced components of dental forensics beginning with anatomical attributes of the tooth age assessment dental anomalies and moving ahead to DNA fingerprinting from dental pulp disaster victim identification from dentures bite marks and oral autobiography which is a pragmatic approach in identification.
Key features:
- Gives an insight into basic and advanced aspects necessary to become an expert practitioner in forensic dentistry with a focus on how to provide apt evidence and explanations
- Brings out remedial measures for challenges in disaster victim identification which can prove to be very helpful in crisis management
- Provides references for further reading
This book is intended as a handbook for readers who require a basic exposure to forensic dentistry. It will benefit learners and working professionals in forensic medicine clinical settings legal review litigation disaster management and allied roles involved in the criminal justice system.
Fractal Antenna Design using Bio-inspired Computing Algorithms
This book presents research focused on the design of fractal antennas using bio-inspired computing techniques. The authors present designs for fractal antennas having desirable features like size reduction characteristics enhanced gain and improved bandwidths. The research is summarized in six chapters which highlight the important issues related to fractal antenna design and the mentioned computing techniques. Chapters demonstrate several applied concepts and techniques used in the process such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) Genetic Algorithms (GAs) Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Bacterial Foraging Optimization (BFO). The work aims to provide cost-effective and efficient solutions to the demand for compact antennas due to the increasing demand for reduced sizes of components in modern wireless communication devices.
A key feature of the book includes an extensive literature survey to understand the concept of fractal antennas their features and design approaches. Another key feature is the systematic approach to antenna design. The book explains how the IE3D software is used to simulate various fractal antennas and how the results can be used to select a design. This is followed by ANN model development and testing for optimization and an exploration of ANN ensemble models for the design of fractal antennas.
The bio-inspired computing techniques based on GA PSO and BFO are developed to find the optimal design of the proposed fractal antennas for the desired applications. The performance comparison of the given computing techniques is also explained to demonstrate how to select the best algorithm for a given bio-inspired design. Finally the book explains how to evaluate antenna designs.
This book is a valuable resource for students (from UG to PG levels) and research scholars undertaking learning modules or projects on microstrip and patch antenna design in communications or electronics engineering courses.
Free Radical Biology of Endocrine, Metabolic and Immune Disorders
This reference explores the science of signaling mechanisms associated with diseases like endocrine metabolic and immune disorders which are linked to oxidative stress-mediated disease mechanisms. The common diseases in these categories include diabetes mellitus and arthritis and conditions defined by inflammation and autoimmunity. These diseases involve metabolic pathways mediated by reactive oxygen species or free radicals. The pathways are targets in the mechanism of drugs that aim to treat related disorders. The book covers key topics in free radical biology that help to understand the nature of the pathways and the pharmacology of the drugs that are designed to target them.
5 chapters elucidate the free radical biology of the diseases.
1. Role of free radical biology in diabetes mellitus
2. Role of GSK3 in the regulation of insulin release and glucose metabolism
3. Regulatory role of NRF2 in rheumatoid arthritis
4. Role of free radical biology in Alzheimer's disease
5. Regulatory role of immune cells mediated antibody on rheumatoid arthritis Key features:
- Elucidates the key biochemical and pharmacological mechanisms that are mediated by free radicals in common endocrine metabolic and immune diseases
- Explains the activation of immunological factors (like RF and ACPA) that trigger inflammation and arthritis
- Covers the role of free radicals in Alzheimer's disease and new interventions that target mitochondrial mechanisms
- Systematically explains the molecular biology of free radicals with the help of schematic diagrams
- Includes references for further reading The accessible and structured text in this reference makes it a suitable resource for all biomedical scientists faculty and postgraduate students in academia and industry.
From Taboo to Wellness: The Facts behind Menopause
Menopause is a significant milestone in a woman's life marking the end of fertility and the start of a new phase. However it can also bring many physical and emotional symptoms such as hot flashes mood changes and a higher risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Because of these issues dealing with menopause can be a challenge.
From Taboo to Wellness: The Facts behind Menopause is an informative guide to menopause. It provides clarity and accessibility for anyone interested in understanding the topic and wants to deconstruct any myths that surround it with facts. From symptoms to treatments this book covers everything you need to know about menopause in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.
Written with the general reader in mind this book explores the science behind menopause as well as the male andropause and how it differs from the female experience. With insights into Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and future treatments using stem cells it gives a comprehensive understanding of the options for managing menopause. But that's not all - the book also delves into the fascinating world of menopause in the animal kingdom offering a unique perspective on how different species experience hormonal changes caused by this life-changing event.
Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery: Volume 1
"Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery" is an eBook series devoted to publishing the latest and the most important advances in Anti-Cancer drug design and discovery. Eminent scientists write contributions on all areas of rational drug design and drug discovery including medicinal chemistry in-silico drug design combinatorial chemistry high-throughput screening drug targets recent important patents and structure-activity relationships. The eBook series should prove to be of interest to all pharmaceutical scientists involved in research in Anti-Cancer drug design and discovery. Each volume is devoted to the major advances in Anti-Cancer drug design and discovery. The eBook series is essential reading to all scientists involved in drug design and discovery who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.
Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery: Volume 10
Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery is a book series devoted to publishing the latest advances in anti-cancer drug design and discovery. In each volume eminent scientists contribute reviews relevant to all areas of rational drug design and drug discovery including medicinal chemistryin-silico drug design combinatorial chemistry high-throughput screening drug targets recent important patents and structure-activity relationships. The book series should prove to be of interest to all pharmaceutical scientists involved in research in anti-cancer drug design and discovery. The book series is essential reading to all scientists involved in drug design and discovery who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.
The tenth volume of the series features chapters covering the following topics:
- Challenges in the Management of Hepatoblastoma
- The Emerging Role of Monocarboxylate Transporter-1 in Cancer
- In-vitro Anti-Proliferative Assays and Techniques Used in Pre-Clinical Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery
- Recent Advances in the Development of Mesoporous Anti-Cancer Drug Nanocarriers
- Polyphenols and Cancer
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Cutting Edge Targeting Strategies Utilizing Nanotechnology in Breast Cancer Therapy
Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery: Volume 11
Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery is a book series devoted to publishing the latest advances in anti-cancer drug design and discovery. In each volume eminent scientists contribute reviews relevant to all areas of rational drug design and drug discovery including medicinal chemistry in-silico drug design combinatorial chemistry high-throughput screening drug targets recent important patents and structure-activity relationships. The book series should prove to be of interest to all pharmaceutical scientists involved in research in anti-cancer drug design and discovery. The book series is essential reading to all scientists involved in drug design and discovery who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.
The eleventh volume of the series focuses on reviews on targeted therapies and drug delivery systems. This volume covers the following topics:
- PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Targeted Therapies
>- Polymeric Nanomedicines in Treatment of Breast Cancer: Review of Contemporary Research
>- Treatment of Lung Cancer in the New Era
>- Oral Administration of Cancer Chemotherapeutics Exploiting Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System: Recent Progress and Application
>- Targeting Approaches for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery: Volume 12
Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery is a book series devoted to publishing the latest advances in anti-cancer drug design and discovery. In each volume eminent scientists contribute reviews relevant to all areas of rational drug design and drug discovery including medicinal chemistry in-silico drug design combinatorial chemistry high-throughput screening drug targets recent important patents and structure-activity relationships. The book series should prove to be of interest to all pharmaceutical scientists involved in research in anti-cancer drug design and discovery. The book series is essential reading to all scientists involved in drug design and discovery who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.
This volume of the series focuses on reviews of treatments derived from natural sources (cannabinoid-based medicines and turmeric) immunotherapy biomarkers for glioblastoma and some new drug targets for anti-cancer treatment.
The reviews included in this volume are:
- Cannabinoid-Based Anticancer Strategies:
- The Beneficial Effects of Turmeric and Its Active Constituent in Cancer Treatment
- Immunotherapy Approaches Focusing on Cancer Stem Cells
- Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Role of Biomarkers in Developing Therapies for Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerases as New Drug Targets in Cancer Treatment
Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery: Volume 2
Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery is an Ebook series devoted to publishing the latest and the most important advances in Anti-Cancer drug design and discovery. Eminent scientists write contributions on all areas of rational drug design and drug discovery including medicinal chemistry in-silico drug design combinatorial chemistry high-throughput screening drug targets recent important patents and structure-activity relationships. The Ebook series should prove to be of interest to all pharmaceutical scientists involved in research in Anti-Cancer drug design and discovery. Each volume is devoted to the major advances in Anti-Cancer drug design and discovery. The Ebook series is essential reading to all scientists involved in drug design and discovery who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.