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  • Cloud-native Architecture (CNA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Future of Software Engineering: The Principles, Patterns, Platforms and Practices

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 141
    • English
    Cloud-native Architecture (CNA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Future of Software Engineering: The Principles, Patterns, Platforms and Practices, Volume 141 in the Advances in Computers series, explores the convergence of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and modern software engineering practices. Chapters in this new release include Demystifying the Cloud-native Artificial Intelligence (CNAI) Paradigm, Articulating Machine and Deep Learning Models for Next-Generation Software Development, Delineating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Potentials for Automated Software Engineering, Leveraging Machine and Deep Learning (ML/DL) Algorithms towards AI Models for Automating Software Development, and more.Other sections cover Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies and Tools for Accelerated Software Development, Demystifying the Agentic AI Paradigm for Accelerated Software Engineering, Detailing AI Techniques and Tools for Software Engineering Acceleration and Automation, Generative AI Tools for Accelerated Software Engineering, Empowering Software Engineering Automation through Explainable AI, and much more.

  • Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer - Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 399
    • English
    Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer Patients, Part B delves into the crucial role of circulating biomarkers in cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Specific chapters in this new release include Liquid biopsy approaches to capture minimal residual disease and therapy response in patients with early stage cancers, Identification of circulating biomarkers for cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity, Extracellular Vesicles as Dynamic Biomarkers: Monitoring Therapeutic Responses and Drug Resistance in Cancer, and more.This comprehensive work explores the various types of biomarkers, their significance in early cancer detection, prognostication, and evaluation of therapeutic responses. It covers cutting-edge research on circulating tumor cells, cell-free DNA, exosomes, and other biomarkers that can revolutionize cancer management. Additionally, it discusses the challenges, advancements, and future prospects of utilizing circulating biomarkers in personalized cancer care.

  • Agricultural Biostimulants for Mitigation of Salt, Drought, and Heat Stress

    • 1st Edition
    • M. Naeem + 1 more
    • English
    Agricultural Biostimulants for Mitigation of Salt, Drought, and Heat Stress provides up-to-date information on sustainable strategies to enhance the resilience of agricultural crops under adverse environmental conditions. As part of the Biostimulants and Protective Biochemical Agents series, this volume focuses on high-impact challenges and emerging opportunities in crop stress management.Biostimul... represent a promising and effective approach to achieving sustainable agriculture. Widely regarded as renewable sources of plant nutrients, they can enhance crop productivity and improve soil health. Over the past decade, there has been growing interest in the use of diverse biostimulants—includ... plant growth-promoting fungi, rhizobacteria, seaweed extracts, and organic amendments—to increase nutrient use efficiency and boost plant tolerance to abiotic stresses.This book covers a range of key biostimulant categories such as bacteria, algae, plant growth regulators (PGRs), plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB), biochar, and other core approaches. It explores how specific biostimulants contribute to protecting and enhancing plant health and is the first comprehensive reference to focus exclusively on their role in safeguarding crop yields under salt, drought, and heat stress conditions.

  • Fintech and the Remaking of Financial Institutions

    • 2nd Edition
    • John Hill
    • English
    Fintech and the Remaking of Financial Institutions, Second Edition explores the transformative potential of new entrants and innovations on business models. In its survey and analysis of Fintech, this book addresses current and future states of money and banking. It provides broad contexts for understanding financial services, products, technology, regulations, and social considerations. The second edition expands and updates topics covered in the first edition, with particular emphasis on current and expected impact of AI; maturation of crypto and consequent regulatory issues; international developments; and the continued integration of technology advances in large financial institutions. This book shows how Fintech has evolved and will drive the future of financial services. It sheds new light on disruption, innovation, and opportunity by placing the financial technology revolution in larger contexts.

  • Live Biotherapeutics: Advancing Microbial Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 220
    • English
    Microbial therapeutics are rapidly reshaping modern medicine, with live biotherapeutics emerging as a promising frontier. By harnessing the power of beneficial microbes, these innovative treatments offer new hope for conditions that resist conventional drugs, including metabolic disorders and antimicrobial-resist... infections. As the demand for safer, more effective alternatives grows, understanding this field becomes increasingly vital. The upcoming book, Live Biotherapeutics: Advancing Microbial Medicine, will provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the science, applications, and future potential of live biotherapeutics in transforming healthcare.

  • Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Ensure Diverse Global Teams

    • 1st Edition
    • Harish Garg + 3 more
    • English
    Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Ensure Diverse Global Teams explores new research and applications of AI which can be used to address the distinct challenges of diverse, distributed teams. Incorporating compelling case studies and strategic guidance, the book demonstrates how AI can be developed and applied within systems and programs to promote inclusion, break down barriers, and enhance collaboration in cross-cultural organizational settings. Providing case studies and examples, this book equips computer scientists and engineers with actionable strategies for integrating AI seamlessly into programs and applications designed for diverse global teams. With contributions from experts in AI and team dynamics, this book will benefit leaders and team members seeking to leverage AI for improved teamwork across geographical and cultural boundaries, providing an up-to-date resource for uniting, uplifting, and optimizing global collaborations through inclusive artificial intelligence.

  • Exploring Plant Peptide Potentials

    A Comprehensive Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Abhijit Sarkar + 3 more
    • English
    Exploring Plant Peptide Potentials offers an in-depth overview of the latest research on these functional molecules, emphasizing their diverse biological roles and growing relevance across disciplines. The book brings together insights into their discovery, mechanisms, and applications to deepen understanding and inspire future research.Plant peptides are key regulators of growth, development, defense, and stress responses, and they show considerable promise in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and herbal medicine applications. The volume spans topics from peptide identification and imaging to signaling pathways, molecular interactions, and bioinformatics approaches. It also covers both conventional and advanced tools in peptide science, including post-translational modifications, peptide mimicry, and innovations in nanotechnology and biotechnology.Explor... Plant Peptide Potentials is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, and biotechnology, as well as those developing plant-derived health and therapeutic products.

  • The Cardiac Conduction System

    Evolution, Development, and Therapeutic Potential
    • 1st Edition
    • Bjarke Jensen + 1 more
    • English
    The Cardiac Conduction System: Evolution, Development, and Therapeutic Potential, the latest release in the Hot Topics in Physiology series, provides the reader a thorough and comprehensive review of this intricate system. The book covers conventional topics: anatomy, electrophysiology, and key cellular characteristics, as well as emerging topics: patient specific computer modelling, induced pluripotent stem cells, and in vivo editing as state-of-the-art treatment strategy. Given the exhaustive coverage of topics, this book is "go-to reference" for the cardiac conduction system for years to come.This volume was published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS). It is an ideal reference for academics and researchers in anatomy, physiology, cardiology, electrophysiology, biomedical engineering and medical education at Undergrad, Masters, PhD, and Post-Doc levels.

  • Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century

    • 1st Edition
    • Michael John Alistair Reid + 1 more
    • English
    Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century explores the evolving landscape of global health as the world approaches the conclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) era. This comprehensive book examines strides made in global health while emphasizing the urgent need to address emerging and persistent challenges. Topics include shifting patterns of diseases, demographic changes, and the evolving nature of health financing, both internationally and domestically. By providing a thoughtful analysis of these issues, the book equips readers with the insights necessary to navigate the future of global health and contribute to ongoing progress in the field.The book also delves into the importance of decolonization in global health initiatives and the adoption of sustainable, inclusive development models. It serves as a valuable resource for students, policymakers, and stakeholders, guiding future research and policy decisions.

  • Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 221
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis, Part A, Volume 221 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Multi-omics Analysis, Multi‐omics application in health and diseases, Artificial Intelligence in Genomics Analysis, Artificial Intelligence in Single-cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Data, Artificial Intelligence in the prediction of 3D chromatin structure and gene regulation, Artificial intelligence in Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics, Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Metabolomics for Predicting Diseases, and more.Additional chapters cover Artificial Intelligence in Microbial Metagenomics, Artificial Intelligence in Interactomics, Artificial Intelligence Integration in Medical Imaging Data, AI in biomolecular structural data analysis, Artificial intelligence in Cryo-Electron Microscope data, Explainable artificial intelligence for multi-omics data, and Multi-Omics Cancer Stratification: from Statistical to Deep Learning Perspective.

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