It is well known that Intersymbol (ISI) Interference is a limiting factor in many communication environments where it causes an irreducible degradation of the bit error rate (BER) thus imposing an upper limit on the data symbol rate. In order to overcome the ISI problem an equalizer is implemented in those systems. Among the three types of equalizers - non-blind semi-blind and blind – the blind equalizer has the benefit of bandwidth saving and there i Read More

The book starts from the observation that humans are very different from the other primates. Why are we naked? Why do we speak? Why do we walk upright? Fifty years ago in 1960 marine biologist Sir Alister Hardy tried to answer this when he announced his so-called aquatic hypothesis: human ancestors did not live in dry savannahs as traditional anthropology assumes but have adapted to live at the edge between land and water gathering both ter Read More

The book helps readers to understand the fundamentals of water purification processes. Chapters in the book cover industrial purification techniques while also exploring the future scope and current challenges in this field. Key Features - Seven chapters arranged and structured in a clear coherent manner for understanding the broad topics. - Covers basic water purification techniques for safe drinking water - Covers defluoridation techniques - Explains t Read More

Several parasites are able to spread diseases through contaminated water. While the spread of diseases through contaminated water appears to have a greater correlation with a lack of access to clean water in low income populations in developing countries there have been outbreaks of water-borne diseases in developed countries. Therefore addressing water-borne diseases is a major public health concern worldwide. Water-borne Protozoa in Humans i Read More

Gastroenterology and hepatology represent dynamic fields of study and practice in internal medicine with numerous innovations manifesting over the last 30 years. What is New in Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a reference which presents updates on the latest advances in the aforementioned subspecialties. The book offers a broad range of topics in a structured clear and comprehensive fashion. Thirty-three chapters provide knowledge on basic medic Read More

Where Did They Come From? The Origins of South American Fauna offers a fascinating journey into the origins of South American flora and fauna. Exploring life on the continent before and after the breakup of Gondwana it delves into how creatures arrived in South America be it through drifting across oceans or traversing land bridges. From birds and reptiles to mammals and fish this book provides a comprehensive compendium of biological diversity disc Read More

New tests and studies continue to reveal exciting information about the power of vitamin D in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. ‘Why Does Vitamin D Matter?’ not only covers vitamin D basics but also explores the science of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) the protein that binds to the active metabolite of vitamin D to fulfill biochemical functions it explains how vitamin D analogs directly activate the VDR. Readers will find this e-book info Read More

Workplace Social Inclusion provides a comprehensive exploration of social inclusion practices within the workplace focusing on people with disabilities. The book covers essential topics including inclusive education national and international legislative frameworks strategies for workplace integration and the role of active citizenship. It also addresses the lifelong learning process and its importance in fostering workplace inclusion and bridging skills gaps. Thi Read More