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    • Coral Reefs

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Robert Steneck
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Coral Reefs: Their Complexity, Fragility and Future offers an introduction to tropical coral reef ecosystems. It explores the combined geological, physical, chemical, and biological factors that make coral reefs among the most diverse and productive systems in the world. To unpack these complex systems, this book outlines the major players that create coral reefs, reconsiders how environmental and human forces shape reefs in the Anthropocene and identifies best practices for sustainable tourism and management of reef systems. Written by a leading expert of tropical reef systems, this book covers the biology, taxonomy, and ecological interactions of dominant reef organisms. Chapters systematically discuss the diversity of corals and the reef communities that they support, the key geological and biological factors driving their development, and critical processes of primary productivity, competition, predation, and herbivory. The book ends with a look to the future of coral reefs considering global change in the Anthropocene. Coral Reefs: Their Complexity, Fragility and Future combines fundamental concepts with novel research advances to explore the forces that shape coral reefs and predict the future of these ecosystems in the coming century. In discussing both the successes and failures of modern conservation efforts, this book offers a roadmap to guide stakeholders and industry leaders in developing policies surrounding the sustainable visitation and conservation of coral reef ecosystems. It is an indispensable resource for the next generation of marine scientists, conservationists, and policymakers concerned with the future of these critical ecosystems.
    • Digital Business Transformation in Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Michael Mutingi
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Business Transformation in Healthcare: Advances, Models, Strategies and Frameworks provides a comprehensive view of digital transformation, outlining challenges and barriers while emphasizing critical success factors for healthcare digital transformation. The book introduces healthcare readiness and maturity models, enabling healthcare systems to choose appropriate roadmaps for digital transformation. By utilizing these models, healthcare providers can select effective and sustainable strategies for their digital transformation journey, avoiding the negative impacts of fragmented technology adoption. It is designed for both professionals already immersed in the healthcare industry and those seeking advanced knowledge in digital business transformation within healthcare.
    • Electromagnetic Signal and Information Theory

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Aryan Kaushik + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      To meet the immensely higher data rate, reliability, adaptability and traffic demands in the 5G-Advanced/6G era, novel communication frameworks are rapidly emerging to fully utilize electromagnetic waves. One area is Electromagnetic Signal and Information Theory (ESIT), an interdisciplinary framework to evaluate the fundamental limits of wireless communications by integrating deterministic electromagnetic wave (EM) theory, signal processing and statistical information theory. Electromagnetic Signal and Information Theory: From Synergizing Two Realms to Evolution of Next Generation Communications provides a comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from theoretical foundations to advanced technologies to emerging trends, as well as information on standardization, offering valuable insights and guidance to university researchers and industry professionals. With contributions from leading experts in the field and a focus on cutting-edge research areas such as reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and holographic MIMO, the book addresses the audience's need for in-depth understanding, practical applications, and future directions in wireless communications.
    • Aquatic Food Webs in the Anthropocene

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Mirco Bundschuh
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Aquatic Food Webs in the Anthropocene: Impact of Stressors of Emerging Concern addresses a variety of anthropogenic factors and their impacts on aquatic food webs. It provides readers with an overview of cutting-edge research on known and emerging anthropogenic drivers of trophic transfers in aquatic ecosystems, bringing diverse topics together to offer new perspectives on food web dynamics. Each chapter has been written by a leading expert on the pollutant or stressor in question, ensuring global coverage of emerging contaminants, light pollution, pesticides, wastewater, brownification, salinization, changing temperatures, invasive species, and their relative impacts to aquatic food webs. The concluding chapter discusses the applications of emerging research covered in this work, including the potential for effective resource management and restoration of food webs under stress. Aquatic Food Webs in the Anthropocene: Impact of Stressors of Emerging Concern provides a critical reflection on current knowledge of how anthropogenic drivers affect aquatic food webs. It is a unique resource for researchers, academics, and the wider set of stakeholders that deal with aquatic community ecology. This book is an indispensable “go-to” resource for those who would like to develop and refresh their knowledge on aquatic ecology and food web dynamics and drivers.
    • Ohring's Materials Science of Thin Films

      • 3rd Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Tomas Kubart + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ohring's Materials Science of Thin Films: Deposition and Structure, Third Edition is an ideal resource for science and engineering students in advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate level courses on thin films as well as scientists and engineers who are entering the field or require an overview of thin films. The book provides the most comprehensive coverage of materials science and technology related to thin films and coatings of any book, bringing the most important advances made since the publication of the previous edition. All chapters have been fully revised and include new illustrations, examples, and exercises.
    • Brain Point-of-Care Ultrasound

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Camilo N. Rodríguez + 6 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Practical Guide for Ultrasound and Brain Doppler: Brain - POCUS is a handbook tailored for neurologists, neurosurgeons, and Emergency physicians, offering a comprehensive bedside reference for patients in critical condition. This book explores the brain hemodynamics and parenchyma examination in real-time, providing an orderly and protocolized approach, facilitating individualized clinical decisions with ease. Covering ultrasound configuration, in-depth anatomical knowledge, and advanced parameters, this guide aims to integrate brain ultrasound seamlessly into the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) modality, addressing the critical need for comprehensive patient assessment. From basic principles to specialized clinical situations, each section of this guide is meticulously crafted to empower practitioners with practical insights. Chapters explore Doppler spectral wave interpretation, angle correction nuances, autoregulation dynamics, and non-invasive pressure estimations, among others, enabling precise monitoring and targeted decision-making. With a focus on integration across disciplines and specialties, this book bridges the gap between classical pathology and contemporary practice, positioning brain ultrasound as a pivotal tool in the armamentarium of modern critical care
    • Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Indrajeet Kumar + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management: Advantages, Challenges and Further Improvement offers a compelling and comprehensive exploration of sustainable agricultural waste management. Each chapter delves into crucial aspects of organic waste, ranging from its ecological impacts to innovative solutions and policy considerations with the goal of providing both currently actionable insights and inspiring additional research and development. Including diverse perspectives throughout, the book leads the reader from understanding the ecological dynamics of agricultural waste to exploring circular economy tactics and technological innovations, offering a well-rounded view of the field. The inclusion of topics such as bioactive compounds, biochar solutions, clean energy production, and nanotechnology applications provides practical insights and potential avenues for addressing agricultural waste challenges in agricultural waste management. Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management caters to advanced students, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and environmental advocates working in sustainable waste management.
    • The Itch Spectrum: The Neurological and Immunological Basis of Itch and Dermatological Disorders

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Xinzhong Dong + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Neurological and Immunological Basis of Itch and Dermatological Disorders covers the latest research on neurological itch signaling pathway from the skin to the brain. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book will cover the mechanisms underlying the sensation of itch from the fields of neuroscience, immunology, genetics, and dermatology as they have intersected in the study of one somatosensory system. The purpose of this comprehensive reference is the summarize the revelatory discoveries in the field of itch and provide a comprehensive overview of what is known about this remarkable sensation and how various pathologies contribute to chronic pruritis.
    • Reverse Aging

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Sandeep Kumar Singh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Reverse Aging: Current Research and Future Directions explores the integrated approach of aging and reverse aging to present a comprehensive understanding of the biological, genetic, and molecular mechanisms associated with aging. By targeting fundamental aging mechanisms, strategies are being developed to reverse and repair damage and potentially lead to greater healthspan benefits and optimal longevity. The book opens with the fundamentals of aging and how genetic, environmental, and lifestyle variables affect the biological, psychological, and social processes that lead to aging before delving into a comprehensive review of the hallmarks of aging. Next, an overview of the concept of reverse aging is presented, and subsequent chapters examine specific reverse aging models and approaches. The book explores use of cellular reprogramming techniques, provides an overview of the molecular processes that underlie NANOG-mediated reversal aging, and discusses the possible contribution of IGF-1/PKA signaling reduction to reverse aging via HSC-based therapies. The developing science of rejuvenating stems cells, histone modification, and stimulation of autophagic activity to facilitate the removal of cellular debris and reduce the impact of aging on various organ systems as well as novel concepts of mRNA enhanced cell therapy, immunological-driven signaling, mitochondrial modulations, cell-cycle regulation, and metabolic reprogramming for reserve aging are all examined. The wide range of nutritional therapies, phytochemical, prescription medications, and nutraceuticals impacting the aging process is reviewed, and the book closes with discussion of the revolutionary role AI has on anti-aging research and where the field is headed. In conclusion, the book emphasizes the importance of targeting fundamental aging mechanisms to extend health and achieve optimal longevity and provides insights into the potential implications for healthcare and aging research, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary perspectives to address the challenges of population aging and develop effective strategies for healthy aging practices.
    • Comparative Fish Immunology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 42
      • April 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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