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  • Generative AI Risks and Benefits within Human-Machine Teams

    • 1st Edition
    • William Lawless + 1 more
    • English
    Generative AI Risks and Benefits within Human-Machine Teams delves into the foundational principles, metrics, and applications of human-machine systems, addressing the legal ramifications of autonomy, public trust, and bidirectional AI systems. This book brings together world-class researchers, engineers, philosophers, social scientists, and other experts to discuss the critical aspects of generative AI, its risks, and benefits. The authors aim to establish a shared context between humans and machines, regulators, the public, and other stakeholders, exploring how these systems impact targeted audiences and society at large. The book combines human-centered computing and autonomous human-machine teams to provide a comprehensive understanding of generative AI's potential and challenges. The book is structured to guide readers through a detailed exploration of these topics. It begins with an introduction to the core concepts of human-machine collaboration and the next generation of large language models. The discussion then moves to practical applications, such as Human-AI collaboration for energy communities, autonomous human-machine team advances, and human-AI collaboration in the design process. The book also delves into adaptive collaboration patterns for logic modeling, assessing multimodal large language models in resolving visual ambiguities, and developing team context-aware collaborative AI assistants. Additionally, it explores the taxonomy of teamwork support for collaborative AI efforts, trust management in human-AI collaboration, and provides a distributed teaming testbed for human-machine collaboration in space missions. Finally, it addresses the limits of classical team science in interdependent human-machine teams.Generative AI Risks and Benefits within Human-Machine Teams is an essential resource for computer scientists and systems engineers focused on designing and theorizing about the development of autonomous systems. By providing in-depth insights into the integration of generative AI within human-machine teams, this book equips professionals with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of AI autonomy, enhance collaboration, and address the ethical and technical challenges associated with these advanced technologies.

  • Antimicrobial Resistance in the 21st Century

    Understanding and Combating the Rising Threat
    • 1st Edition
    • Dipayan Das + 3 more
    • English
    Antimicrobial Resistance in the 21st Century: Understanding and Combating the Rising Threat addresses one of the greatest public health challenges of our time, antibiotic resistance. This book explores the science, history, and global impact of this crisis, providing readers with the knowledge they need to understand the problem and take necessary action. It meticulously unpacks the genetic, biochemical, and evolutionary mechanisms behind antibiotic resistance, while examining how human behaviors—from healthcare practices to agricultural methods—fuel its spread. It highlights the critical roles of environmental factors, misuse of antibiotics, and gaps in diagnosis and stewardship that exacerbate resistance across both clinical and community settings. It also examines innovative solutions, including next-generation antibiotics, alternative therapies, vaccines, and advances in infection control, alongside the global policy strategies necessary to combat this threat. By addressing the scientific, medical, economic, and sociocultural dimensions of antimicrobial resistance, this book provides a roadmap for coordinated, multidisciplinary efforts to preserve antibiotic efficacy and safeguard public health for future generations. It is written by global experts for researchers and scientists in microbiology, infectious diseases, public health, and pharmacology. It is also of interest to healthcare professionals such as clinicians, pharmacists, and nurses, as well as policymakers, public health officials, students, and industry professionals.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cancer Biology

    Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Sadhna Aggarwal
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cancer biology: Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment explores the revolutionary impact of AI on cancer biology and oncology. This comprehensive volume delves into AI technologies, including machine learning and deep learning, enhancing our ability to understand, diagnose, and treat cancer with unprecedented precision. The book covers a wide range of topics, from cancer biology fundamentals to AI-driven techniques in diagnosis and personalised treatment. It discusses medical imaging, genomics, drug discovery, and predictive modelling, along with ethical and regulatory considerations, offering a holistic view of AI in cancer research. For academic audiences, this book provides invaluable insights into improving clinical outcomes and patient care. Researchers and clinicians will benefit from the detailed analysis of AI applications, while students and scholars will find a wealth of information to support their studies and future innovations in cancer treatment.

  • Genetic Advances in Inborn Errors of Immunity

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 117
    • English
    Genetic Advances in Inborn Errors of Immunity, published as Volume 117 of the serial Advances in Genetics, provides a comprehensive and up‑to‑date overview of the rapidly evolving genetic landscape underlying inborn errors of immunity (IEI). Bringing together authoritative contributions from leading experts, this volume examines how advances in genomics, molecular diagnostics, and functional immunology have transformed the understanding, classification, and clinical management of primary immunodeficiency disorders. The chapters span severe monogenic conditions to complex, polygenic phenotypes, highlighting both mechanistic insights and translational implications. Collectively, the volume serves as an essential reference for researchers and clinicians seeking to understand how genetic discoveries are reshaping immunology and precision medicine.

  • Heavy Metals in Food and Food Systems

    Assessment, Risks, Regulations, and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Matthew Chidozie Ogwu + 1 more
    • English
    Heavy Metals in Food and Food Systems: Assessment, Risks, Regulations, and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies offers a timely, authoritative examination of how toxic metals enter the food chain, the risks they pose, and strategies to reduce exposure. With increasing environmental contamination, understanding pathways from soil, water, and air to food products is essential. This book provides tools for assessing contamination, navigating regulatory standards, and implementing mitigation measures to protect public health and ensure food safety globally. The content is organized into four parts: sources and pathways of heavy metal contamination; transfer during agricultural practices and food processing; detection methods and risk assessment; and governance, mitigation, and future challenges. It covers contamination sources, analytical techniques, exposure risks, and international regulations. Real-world case studies and innovations highlight practical solutions for reducing heavy metal risks across the food system. This book is an essential resource for researchers, faculty, and industry professionals in food science, toxicology, environmental health, and policy. It supports graduate education and helps policymakers develop effective strategies to safeguard food supplies and promote sustainable practices worldwide.

  • Prof. of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52
    • English
    Physical and chemical data, synthesis or degradation pathways, various analytical techniques for identification and quantification, multiple separation methods, and the pharmacology of drug substances are essential at all stages of pharmaceutical development and are invaluable to practitioners; however, they are scattered throughout the scientific literature. The Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients compiles this information into a singular source. No other book series delivers this crucial information as swiftly and relevantly. The Profiles series comprises review articles and database compilations organized into five principal categories: Physical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; ADME Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; Methodology for the Characterization of Drug Substances and Excipients; and Methods of Chemical Synthesis. The 52nd volume of Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients, and Related Methodology offers detailed profiles of five pharmaceutical compounds: Pazopanib, Fenofibrate, Sumatriptan, Beclomethasone dipropionate, and Ceftaroline fosamil. This volume contains a review article on Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, detailing their types, classification, and applications in drug delivery.

  • Molecular Electronic Structure

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 95
    • English

  • Gallin and Ognibene's Principles and Practice of Clinical Research

    • 5th Edition
    • John I. Gallin + 2 more
    • English
    Gallin and Ognibene’s Principles and Practice of Clinical Research, Fifth Edition provides the definitive text on clinical research as written by internationally recognized experts from the National Institutes of Health, the US Food and Drug Administration, academia, and global researchers. This new edition contains more than 30 new authors and 9 new chapters. Topics covered emphasize the role of informatics in clinical research, incorporating clinical outcome assessment into endpoints for decision-making, inclusion of diverse and vulnerable research subjects, patient advocacy groups, rare disease research, preparing research for pandemics, public health emergencies, research opportunities for surgeons, and content on preclinical animal studies.For the international researcher, two new chapters detail international clinical research experiences in South Africa, India, and Pakistan. As with the previous edition, the new release provides readers with summary questions and answers after each chapter.

  • Proteomics and Metabolomics in Drug Discovery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 155
    • English
    Proteomics and Metabolomics in Drug Discovery explores how large-scale protein and metabolite analysis is transforming the identification, validation, and development of new therapeutic targets. The book highlights emerging technologies, analytical strategies, and real-world applications that support biomarker discovery, mechanism-of-action studies, and precision medicine approaches in modern drug development.

  • Nature's Blueprint

    Biomimicry for Sustainable Innovation
    • 1st Edition
    • Fayaz A. Malla + 1 more
    • English
    Nature's Blueprint: Biomimicry for Sustainable Innovation explores how nature’s time-tested patterns, processes, and designs can inspire innovative solutions to today’s pressing environmental and technological challenges. This book examines the field of biomimicry and highlights the need for sustainable development and eco-friendly innovations that are aligned with ecological principles. The book is organized into three parts. The first part introduces core concepts such as learning from nature’s genius, principles and patterns of life, and the ethical dimensions of biomimicry. The second part examines structural ingenuity, energy efficiency, circular systems, water management, and biomimetic materials through detailed case studies. Finally, the third part explores resilience, sustainable agriculture, transportation, urban design, and methods for measuring success. Nature's Blueprint: Biomimicry for Sustainable Innovation is for readers seeking nature-inspired solutions to ecological challenges. It’s an essential resource for advancing sustainable development worldwide.

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