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  • Modern Wastewater Treatment

    Principles and Practices for Sustainable Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2027
    • Kongkana Goswami
    • English
    Modern Wastewater Treatment: Principles and Practices for Sustainable Solutions provides a detailed exploration of contemporary wastewater management practices. In response to increasing environmental concerns and regulatory pressures, this book emphasizes sustainable and innovative treatment methods for industrial effluents and their broader ecological impacts. It covers fundamental principles alongside advanced technologies such as green remediation, microbial applications, and nanotechnology, and highlights their roles in improving treatment efficiency and environmental safety. It also examines the complex interactions between waste, human health, and microbial biofilms. The book brings together theory with real-world applications to develop effective, environmentally conscious wastewater solutions for today’s challenges. The book is organized into chapters that progress logically from foundational concepts to advanced topics. It begins with an overview of industrial wastewater characteristics and sustainable treatment solutions, followed by green remediation techniques and the role of microbes in biological treatment. Later chapters focus on cutting-edge technologies, including nanotechnology in water purification, and evaluate the environmental impacts of wastewater treatment. Waste valorization aligned with circular economy principles is investigated and a comparative analysis of treatment methods is offered. The final chapters examine microbial biofilms in treatment processes, rounding out a holistic and forward-thinking approach to wastewater management. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and industry professionals in environmental science and engineering. Its global perspective ensures relevance across diverse geographic and industrial contexts, making it a timely and valuable addition to the field. By integrating theory with real-world applications, the book develops effective, environmentally conscious wastewater solutions for global challenges. Ancillary materials include PowerPoint slides, an image bank, lab activity guides, and interactive notebooks, which enhance learning and facilitate practical application for students and instructors alike.

  • Virtual Possibilities

    Extended Reality as Assistive Technology for Inclusive Care
    • 1st Edition
    • February 1, 2027
    • Samiya Khan
    • English
    Virtual Possibilities: Extended Reality as Assistive Technology for Inclusive Care provides invaluable insights for researchers and related medical professionals into the transformative potential of virtual reality as a technological aid. The book navigates through the diverse applications of virtual reality in healthcare, transcending traditional uses such as medical training and therapeutic interventions. It is a dedicated examination of virtual reality's role in social care, addressing the unique needs of individuals across the spectrum, from differently abled individuals and children with learning disabilities to those grappling with disorders, trauma, and the elderly. It presents the state-of-the-art in this field, acting as a bridge, facilitating the translation of theory into practice and fostering ongoing research. Users will find this to be a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and policymakers interested in the future applications of virtual reality in healthcare and social care.

  • Nutrigenomics for Clinical Medicine and Personalized Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • February 1, 2027
    • Dhavendra Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Nutrigenomics for Clinical Medicine and Personalized Healthcare presents an overview of the challenges associated with bringing personalized nutrition to mainstream dietary practices in healthcare. Broken into 18 chapters, the book addresses everything from the fundamental principles of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics to the role of nutritional factors in various diseases and disorders and the ethical practices surrounding nutritional genomics. Compiled for nutrition researchers, nutritionists, health professionals, and graduate students studying related topics, this is sure to be a welcomed reference.

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

    Current Status and Phytomedicine
    • 1st Edition
    • September 15, 2026
    • Mohammad Afzal Zargar + 3 more
    • English
    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Current Status and Phytomedicine is a novel resource to understanding PCOS, its history, epidemiology, potential causes, symptoms, and potential treatment options as well as future implications and disease management. While the diagnosis and management of PCOS present challenges, understanding its impact on health and implementing appropriate treatment strategies are crucial for optimizing women's health in reproductive life.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age and is typically treated with conventional pharmacological therapy and surgery, which may have side effects and limited long-term efficacy. Phytomedicine is an area of great potential for improved patient outcomes. Researchers of PCOS will find this book essential to help further research in this area.

  • Innovations and Human Factors Challenges in Healthcare Product Design

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Kamalpreet Sandhu + 3 more
    • English
    Innovations and Human Factors Challenges in Healthcare Product Design covers best practices and advanced design methods to capture, document, and validate various challenges at the early stage of the design process, also delving into how to mitigate design strategies to address those challenges without compromising the cost, effort, safety, and quality of the device. The book provides a comprehensive collection of technical notes, research designs, design methods and processes, case studies, comprehensive literature on the industrial impact of design methods and processes, and applications of digital technologies for design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and deployment. Readers will find multidisciplinary coverage of the application of technology and science for product design in healthcare sectors.

  • PACAP

    From Discovery to Function
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • David Vaudry + 1 more
    • English
    PACAP: From Discovery to Function in Health and Disease serves as a comprehensive review covering all aspects of PACAP and its receptors, from expression to function in healthy tissues and disease models. The book introduces the biochemical, pharmacological and signaling properties of PACAP before exploring the biological actions of PACAP in normal health and pathological conditions. It considers PACAP in relation to various aspects, including pain, stress, brain injury, tumor cells and neurodegenerative disease. Effect on peripheral organs is also covered, from the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system to immune cells and bones, among others. Therapeutic potential is also explored. This is a volume in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease book series, and provides a complete analysis of PACAP and the latest research in the field. Thus it is an ideal guide for researchers interested in PACAP and its impact across health and disease.

  • AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Balamurugan Balusamy + 3 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems explores the intersection between AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. The book offers detailed insights into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the healthcare sector and the role of AI in addressing these challenges. It presents case studies and real-world applications to illustrate the effectiveness of these solutions and highlights the significance of data privacy in healthcare and methods to ensure secure data sharing and storage. Topics such as federated learning, homomorphic encryption, and blockchain technology are covered to demonstrate how AI can enhance data security without compromising patient privacy. This book will be an essential resource for anyone involved in the healthcare industry, offering practical solutions and fostering a more in-depth understanding of how AI can revolutionize cybersecurity in healthcare.

  • Harvesting the Sea

    Unveiling Marine Bioresources for Functional Foods and Human Health Enhancement
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Thilina Jayawardena + 2 more
    • English
    Harvesting the Sea: Unveiling Marine Bioresources for Functional Foods and Human Health Enhancement explores the remarkable potential hidden within the depths of our oceans. Encompassing over two-thirds of the Earth's surface, the marine ecosystem possesses an astonishing array of biodiversity and contains a trove of bioactive compounds that can revolutionize human health and wellbeing. In a world where functional foods are gaining prominence for their ability to provide targeted health benefits, this book delves into the untapped potential of marine bioresources and reveals the captivating journey of their discovery, sustainable utilization, and prospects. Written by a global team of experts, this book underscores the pressing need for innovative solutions in nutrition and healthcare. Modern lifestyles, stress, and the rise of chronic diseases demand a shift toward functional foods that promote well-being and disease prevention. Organized by marine bioresources, nutritional and bioactive compounds, functional food types, and therapeutic properties, chapters highlight the potential of marine-derived bioactive compounds and offer insights into their integration into functional foods. Through a meticulously researched exploration, readers are invited to understand how these compounds can contribute to a more vibrant and fulfilling life. With its interdisciplinary approach, Harvesting the Sea: Unveiling Marine Bioresources for Functional Foods and Human Health Enhancement is a valuable resource for nutritionists, food scientists, biotechnologists, researchers, and anyone intrigued by the profound relationship between our oceans and human health. As a bridge between conventional foods and dietary supplements, this book illuminates the path toward a healthier, more functional future through the wonders of marine bioresources.

  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management

    Computational Approaches and Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Syed Mithun Ali + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Computational Approaches and Modelling provides a comprehensive understanding of how computational approaches can be leveraged to address the challenges associated with sustainable supply chain management. It offers insights into emerging and advanced modelling techniques to optimize supply chain operations while considering environmental, social, and economic factors. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding and implementing sustainable supply chain management practices through computational approaches and modelling. This book helps researchers understand the opportunities, challenges, and solutions by developing innovative computational tools and techniques to integrate sustainability considerations into supply chain decision-making processes.

  • The Safety Aspects of Food Waste Valorization

    Maintaining Quality Assurance in Resource Recovery
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Sidonia Martínez Suárez + 1 more
    • English
    The Safety Aspects of Food Waste Valorization: Maintaining Quality Assurance in Resource Recovery highlights the importance of safe food waste practices and strategies to effectively transform waste into valuable resources. Co-edited by two female authors with many global, female contributors represented, the book looks at the environmental consequences of food waste and its impact on human health. It details the risks associated with the use of food waste, analyzes food safety in valorized agri-food by-products, with a focus on mycotoxins, and demonstrates how to minimize safety risks from a variety of industries, including date-palm industrialization, wine, produce, cattle, olive oil and dairy. Finally, the book provides practical business strategies for bioactive ingredients derived from food by-products and details the recovery of food waste from an environmental and economic perspective.

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