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  • The Sounds of Science

    Orchestrating Stewardship in the Seafood Industry
    • 1st Edition
    • Henrik Österblom
    • English
    The Sounds of Science provides a comprehensive account of a large-scale scientific experiment with globally operating seafood corporations headquartered in North America, Europe, and Asia. It describes how scientists worked to identify these, world’s largest seafood companies, and how their disproportionate powers were mobilized in a coalition of companies called SeaBOS (Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship), aiming to provide global and science-based industry leadership on ocean stewardship. As invoked by the cover art (Flow, 2020) by world-renowned creative director, Kashiwa Sato, the experiment is creating a small wave of change that sits within a larger wave, supporting and generating larger movements towards improved stewardship of the planet. A new direction for the private sector is emerging, and new priorities are flourishing. The book explores how corporations, guided by science, can be part of the solution to the biosphere challenges. Written in collaboration with international experts on sustainability, ocean ecosystems, fisheries policy, and corporations, this book explores the mechanisms leading to the evolution of cooperation, and the barriers to address in order to engage in collaborative learning, corporate change and novel science. It offers tangible advice to scientists on how to work with the private sector for a better, more sustainable world. The Sounds of Science is an important resource for scientists interested in engaging with the private sector. Corporate leaders and policy makers will find this book useful for understanding, collaborating, and working with the planet to reach global sustainability goals.
  • Imaging in Virus Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 116
    • English
    Imaging in Virus Research, Volume 116 in the Advances in Virus Research series highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Topics of interest in this release include Recent developments of advanced fluorescence microscopy methods for biological applications, Fluorescence microscopy to image virus entry: Probing different angles, RSV and cytoplasmic inclusion bodies, Advanced Imaging of HIV-1 fusion and virus-host lipid interactions, Spatiotemporal orchestration of virus morphogenesis, Imaging applied to study interactions between poxviruses and their host cells, Viral capsid structures, Tissue Clearing and 3D-Imaging of Virus Infections, and much more.
  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 181
    • Donald L. Sparks
    • English
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 181, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, with each chapter written by an international board of authors.
  • Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 108
    • William S. Price
    • English
    Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy, Volume 108, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
  • Modifications and targeting of protein termini Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 686
    • English
    Modifications and Targeting of Protein Termini, Part B, Volume 686 in the Methods in Enzymology serial, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including In vitro production of N-degron fused proteins and its application, Identification of N-degrons and N-recognins using peptide pull-downs combined with quantitative mass spectrometry-based proteomics, Monitoring ADO-dependent proteolysis in cells using fluorescent reporter proteins, Monitoring the interactions between N-degrons and N-recognins of the Arg/N-degron pathway, Characterization and chemical modulation of p62/SQSTM1/Sequestos... as an autophagic N-recognin of the Arg/N-degron pathway. Other chapters cover Analysis of higher plant N-degron pathway components and substrates via expression in S. cerevisiae, Building libraries to dissect terminal degrons with fluorescent timers, Affinity isolation and biochemical characterization of N-degron ligands using the N-recognin, ClpS, Probing the effects of N-terminal acetylation on α-synuclein structure, aggregation and toxicity, Increasing the coverage of the N-terminome with Lys-N Amino Terminal enrichment (LATE), and more.
  • Advances in Parasitology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 121
    • David Rollinson + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Parasitology, Volume 121, the latest release in this ongoing series, includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, along with reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy and life history. Specific sections in this new release focus on Cryptosporidiosis.
  • Myconanotechnology and Application of Nanoparticles in Biology

    Fundamental Concepts, Mechanism and Industrial Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammed Kuddus + 2 more
    • English
    Myconanotechnology and Application of Nanoparticles in Biology: Fundamental Concepts, Mechanism and Industrial Applications focuses on the emergence of myconanotechnology as a new science for the synthesis of nanoparticles using fungi and considering future applications and challenges. The book demonstrates why mycology should be regarded as a megascience: A subject requiring international collaboration to overcome barriers that need to be confronted in the interests of global security and human well-being. This reference provides a good source of knowledge and guidelines for advanced graduate students and will be of significant interest to scientists working on the basic issues surrounding applications of myconanotechnology.
  • Innovations in Artificial Intelligence and Human-Computer Interaction in the Digital Era

    • 1st Edition
    • Surbhi Bhatia Khan + 3 more
    • English
    Innovations in Artificial Intelligence and Human Computer Interaction in the Digital Era investigates the interaction and growing interdependency of the HCI and AI fields, which are not usually addressed in traditional approaches. Chapters explore how well AI can interact with users based on linguistics and user-centered design processes, especially with the advances of AI and the hype around many applications. Other sections investigate how HCI and AI can mutually benefit from a closer association and the how the AI community can improve their usage of HCI methods like “Wizard of Oz” prototyping and “Thinking aloud” protocols. Moreover, HCI can further augment human capabilities using new technologies. This book demonstrates how an interdisciplinary team of HCI and AI researchers can develop extraordinary applications, such as improved education systems, smart homes, smart healthcare and map Human Computer Interaction (HCI) for a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the design of computer technology and the interaction between users and computers in different domains.
  • Forensic Victimology

    Examining Violent Crime Victims in Investigative and Legal Contexts
    • 3rd Edition
    • Brent E. Turvey
    • English
    Forensic Victimology: Examining Violent Crimes in Investigative and Legal Contexts, Third Edition introduces criminologists and criminal investigators to the idea of systematically gathering and examining victim information for the purposes of addressing investigative and forensic issues. The book continues the legacy of the first two editions with both theoretical and applied coverage of the subject of victimology. The specific applications discussed remain investigative and provide legal venues designed to assist investigators and forensic examiners with the task of performing victimological assessments. Sections delve into the areas of femicide and mass shootings, which are global problems that further emphasize related casework and research.
  • Dystonia

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 169
    • English
    Dystonia, Volume 169, the latest release in the International Review of Neurobiology serial, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics including Clinical Features and the Science of Classification, What Can Epidemiological Studies Tell us About the Neurobiology of Dystonia, Dystonia Genes and Their Biological Pathways, Functional Anatomy of Dystonia, Physiology of Dystonia: Human Studies, Physiology of Dystonia: Animal Studies, Experimental Pharmacology: Targeting Neurotransmitters, Experimental Pharmacology: Targeting Metabolic Pathways, Adult-Onset Focal Dystonias: One Biology or Many?, Early-Onset Inherited vs Late-Onset Idiopathic Dystonias: Same or Different Biological Mechanisms?, and much more.