The phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid is believed to be a function of fluid-wall interaction. This theory is based on the assumption that under certain conditions a real fluid does not usually slip on the wall in contact with it and displays laminar flow. This set of conditions is known as a ‘no slip boundary condition’. But if a fluid is passed alongside a wall the drag reduction in the laminar flow region can be calculated. In Laminar Drag Redu Read More

This monograph is a collection of reviews that presents results obtained from new and somewhat unconventional methods used to fight multiple drug resistance (MDR) acquired by microorganisms and tumours. Two directions are considered: (i) the modification of non-antibiotic medicines by exposure to un-coherent or laser optical radiation to obtain photoproducts that receive bactericidal or possibly tumouricidal properties and (ii) the development of Read More

Lean Management Solutions for Contemporary Manufacturing Operations: Applications in the automotive industry covers recent techniques aimed at improving manufacturing activities in automotive factories in the time of the fourth industrial revolution. The book informs the reader about some improvements in hard skills (such as technical concepts new tools processes and applied designs) as well as soft skills (strategic planning and the p Read More

" Lecture Notes in Numerical Analysis with Mathematica" highlights most of the important algorithms and their solved examples by Mathematica. The contents of this book include chapters on floating point computer arithmetic natural and generalized interpolating polynomials uniform approximation numerical integration polynomial splines and many more. This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students in institutes colleges uni Read More

Lifestyle diseases and related conditions present a major healthcare challenge for children posing a significant threat to their well-being. The Editors have compiled chapters to present a multicentric approach to the subject.This book is an insightful reference on lifestyle diseases and its management in adolescents. It includes ten chapters with a focus on systemic disorders that are linked to lifestyle issues. Topics in this volume include gut microbi Read More

This brief monograph provides reports on liquid crystal materials used for specific devices designed for industrial applications. The authors of each chapter present insights on the design and technical aspects of the manufacturing of advanced liquid crystal light modulators reflecting their experience in advanced liquid crystal materials science.Chapters in the book first introduce readers to the chemistry and basic materials science of liquid crystal light mod Read More

This textbook presents basic principles of local anesthesia and exodontia for undergraduate dental program students and dental surgeons in training. Readers will understand key concepts and points that prepare them for daily oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. The book also provides detailed notes for managing patients who have different medical conditions such as cardiovascular diseases endocrine disorders and systemic diseases.Key Features Read More

Contemporary Endoscopic Spine Surgery brings the reader the mostup-to-date information on the endoscopy of the spine. Key opinionleaders from around the world have come together to present theclinical evidence behind their competitive endoscopic spinal surgeryprotocols. Chapters in the series cover a range of aspects of spinesurgery including spinal pain generators preoperative workup withmodern independent predictors of favorable clinical ou Read More

This reference presents basic concepts relevant to respiratory function in normal and diseased states.The volume stresses a quantitative approach to physical parameters used as indicators of normal and diseased physiological respiratory function. The contents of this reference allow medical students and physiology researchers to become "clinical detectives" - by presenting information that can be useful for enhancing their understanding of the maj Read More