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  • Mathematical Foundations of Physiology, Medicine, and Health Sciences

    • 1st Edition
    • Dhanjoo N. Ghista + 3 more
    • English
    Mathematics and Biomedical Engineering in Medicine, Physiology and Health Sciences is a visionary book, whose purpose is to demonstrate how fundamental mathematics and biomedical engineering can be incorporated into physiology, medicine, and health sciences teaching, research,and clinical practice to make these disciplines more quantitative and computational, and hence more explanatory and informative. The book also provides more quantitative formulation of medical procedures, towards supporting the growing field of precision medicine.

  • Carryover Toxins in Processed Foods

    Toxicity, Detection and Mitigation
    • 1st Edition
    • Amir M. Mortazavian + 1 more
    • English
    Carryover Toxins in Processed Foods: Toxicity, Detection and Mitigation discusses the chemicals that form during various processing methods such as thermal, fermentation, and irradiation and how to mitigate risks to human health. From novel detection methods to innovative processing techniques, this book defines the chemistry and concepts of carryover toxins, from their classification, toxicity, and production to precursor, reaction, and environmental conditions. Sections also provide information on quality assurance and regulatory aspects and explain analysis methods to determine carryover toxins in food products. Toxicity, occurrence, and sensorial impact for heavy metals, genetically modified organisms, nanomaterials and some seasonings are also discussed.

  • Lysosomal Pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Mattia Volta + 1 more
    • English
    Lysosomal Pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease delves into the genetic and genomic revelations that have transformed our understanding of Parkinson’s Disease at the molecular level. The book highlights the critical role of the autophagy-lysosome pathway in the disease's pathogenic processes, drawing a comprehensive timeline of disease onset and progression. It offers a detailed examination of how disruptions in this pathway contribute to the hallmarks of Parkinson’s Disease, providing invaluable insights for researchers and clinicians alike. Subsequent chapters extend these insights by comparing Parkinson’s Disease to other neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia. By exploring protein pathology and synaptic alterations, the book underscores the broader implications of autophagy-lysosome dysfunction. Additionally, it discusses how the molecular perspectives gleaned from Parkinson’s Disease can inform our understanding of these other conditions, presenting a unified approach to studying neurodegeneration.

  • Micro(nano)plastics in Organ Systems

    Health Impacts, Challenges, and Future Prospects
    • 1st Edition
    • Charan Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Micro(nano)plastics in Organ Systems: Health Impacts, Challenges, and Future Prospects comprehensively discusses the impact of micro(nano)plastics on human health, analyzing their sources, classification, and exposure pathways, while also exploring their interactions with biological systems, their potential effects on various organ systems, and concerns related to bioaccumulation and toxicity. The book begins with an in-depth analysis of their classification, sources, and exposure pathways, and progressing through interactions with biological systems and the resulting toxicological effects. Furthermore, the book delves into recent advances in detection technologies, the development of more sustainable advances such as bioplastic-based nanoparticles, and the need for regulatory frameworks.The text meticulously examines the implications of these particles on various organ systems—including the gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, reproductive, and metabolic systems—while addressing critical issues such as bioaccumulation, immunological responses, and their potential harmful impact on health. It is an essential resource for toxicologists, environmental scientists, healthcare professionals, public health advocates, and others interested in the implications of micro(nano)plastics on health.

  • Agentic AI for Healthcare 5.0

    Intelligent Agents, Autonomous Systems, and Governance Frameworks
    • 1st Edition
    • Ondrej Krejcar + 5 more
    • English
    Agentic AI for Healthcare 5.0: Intelligent Agents, Autonomous Systems, and Governance Frameworks is an edited volume that examines how autonomous agents reshape healthcare toward Healthcare 5.0. It integrates foundations, clinical and operational applications, and governance concerns to provide a cohesive, practitioner-informe... perspective. The book covers foundational agentic models, decision-making, and cyber-physical infrastructures; it then presents application-focused chapters on autonomous clinical decision support, patient monitoring, medical robotics, and hospital workflow orchestration, followed by chapters on distributed learning, semantic interoperability, digital twins, and cybersecurity. For researchers in bioinformatics, clinicians, and policymakers, it clarifies when and how agentic AI adds value, supports safe deployment, and informs governance. It equips readers with evaluation frameworks, design patterns, and policy guidance to advance responsible adoption of intelligent agents in Healthcare 5.0.

  • Pharmaceutical QbD with Design of Experiments

    Statistical Tools and Applications in Drug Delivery Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Khushwant Yadav
    • English
    Pharmaceutical QbD with Design of Experiments: Statistical Tools and Applications in Drug Delivery Systems offers comprehensive coverage of best practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The first section discusses the principles and basics of Quality by Design (QbD). Part two covers the foundational statistical principles and tools for the Design of Experiments (DoE). Section three is dedicated to the applications of QbD for conventional formulations. The next section provides ample coverage of applications to Novel Drug Delivery Systems (NDDS), including micro and nano-particles. The final section discusses the application of QbD for the optimization of pharmaceutical processes and equipment.Researcher... in pharmaceutical manufacturing will benefit from this thorough statistical review, while students in this field will gain practical insights the experienced chapter authors provide in case studies. Industry professionals can find solutions to their particular problems within the insights and strategies shared in this book.

  • RNA-Binding Proteins Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 743
    • English
    Overall, this volume serves as a comprehensive methodological resource that integrates RNA-binding proteins, RNA metabolism, phase separation, and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms. As Volume 743 of the Methods in Enzymology series, RNA-Binding Proteins highlights recent advances in the field through chapters covering topics such as RNA-Binding Proteins: Structure, Function, and RNA Interactions; RNA Granules, Phase Separation, and Biomolecular Condensates; RNA Regulation in Cellular Physiology; RNA-Binding Proteins in Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration; RNA Processing, Editing, Splicing, and Decay; Non-Coding RNAs, Small RNAs, and RNA Therapeutics; and Experimental and Computational Methods for RNA–Protein Interaction Analysis. Collectively, these contributions provide valuable methodological and conceptual insights, making the volume highly relevant to researchers in molecular biology, neuroscience, RNA biology, and translational medicine.

  • AI-Driven Plant Science

    Advancing Crop Performance Through Omics Integration and Physiology
    • 1st Edition
    • Jameel R. Al-Obaidi + 1 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Plant Science traces the convergence between plant biology and artificial intelligence, connecting molecular data to breeding decisions and breeding decisions to sustainable outcomes. It opens with the genomic and epigenetic foundations of crop improvement, looking at how AI-based sequencing tools speed up genome annotation and how predictive models help identify which breeding lines are worth pursuing for climate resilience. The narrative then moves into the layers of gene expression and function, following the flow of biological information through transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, supported by bioinformatics pipelines built to handle that scale of data, and showing how integrative approaches are beginning to explain why two plants with near-identical genomes can respond so differently under the same stress.From the lab, the book moves to the field where AI supports disease and pest management, high-throughput phenotyping, and sustainable agricultural practice, translating molecular insight into decisions that affect real crops under real environmental pressures. A closing section looks ahead to synthetic biology's role in plant biotechnology, alongside the ethical, regulatory, and data-security questions that accompany these technologies' expanding presence in agricultural research.With contributions from specialist groups across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, the volume offers a coherent perspective for researchers, industry professionals, and students seeking to understand how computational methods are changing the questions plant science can ask, and the speed at which it can answer them.

  • Performance Psychology

    Connecting Research and Application in Sports
    • 2nd Edition
    • Markus Raab + 4 more
    • English
    Performance Psychology: Connecting Research and Application in Sports, Second Edition offers a comprehensive exploration of the scientific principles underpinning human performance in sports and high-pressure environments. This volume addresses the critical need for integrating empirical research with practical strategies to enhance performance outcomes across diverse athletic and performance domains. Building on the first edition, this second edition examines emerging technologies, such as AI and wearable devices, and expands its coverage of social justice and diversity considerations in the realm of sports psychology. The book is organized into five detailed sections. The introductory section establishes the conceptual and methodological basis of performance psychology, providing essential definitions and frameworks for understanding the field. The second section explores high-performance sport psychology, examining phenomena such as paradoxical movements, talent development, parental support, and gender-specific performance issues. The psychophysiology section explores mind-body interactions, physiological responses to stress, emotion regulation, and individual differences influencing performance. The sensorimotor expertise section investigates perceptual-motor skills, developmental perspectives, decision-making, and multisensory integration. The final section emphasizes movement dynamics, including embodied judgment, aesthetics, auditory perception, and visual perception in expert actions, integrating cutting-edge research with practical implications.This second edition of Performance Psychology offers significant benefits to its audience by bridging the gap between research and applied practice. It provides evidence-based insights, state-of-the-art methodologies, and innovative technologies, fostering improved training, assessment, and intervention strategies. Whether used in an academic or professional setting, this volume equips readers with the knowledge necessary to advance scientific understanding and optimize human performance in sports and related fields.

  • Big Data Analytics in Agriculture

    Algorithms and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Manish K. Pandey + 3 more
    • English
    Big Data Analytics in Agriculture focuses on the quantitative and qualitative assessment of agricultural systems using state‑of‑the‑art technologies to deliver practical improvements in agricultural production.Addressin... the challenge of translating data into real‑world applications, the book provides a comprehensive mapping of the entire data lifecycle—from data generation, storage, and curation to processing and implementation. It guides readers through the steps required to produce high‑quality, reliable information that supports effective decision‑making. Following a logical progression, the volume demonstrates how diverse data streams converge into decision‑support systems and how they can be transformed into actionable outcomes, aligned with intelligent, efficient, technologically advanced, economically viable, and politically and culturally sustainable practices.This book further explores the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) for managing rural assets and enhancing economic and environmental performance in spatially and temporally variable agricultural environments. Topics covered include big data analytics, data management and processing, and a range of algorithms and applications relevant to agriculture. Subtopics encompass artificial intelligence‑ and machine‑learning‑ena... smart and precision irrigation, disease and pest management, microclimatic forecasting, preventive fertigation and chemigation, data‑driven smart farming through the Internet of Everything (IoE), and supply‑chain analytics for improved farm‑level operations.

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