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  • Applied Science and Engineering of Wound Dressings and their Clinical Effectiveness

    From Design Principles to Physiological Performance
    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Gefen
    • English
    Applied Science and Engineering of Wound Dressings and their Clinical Effectiveness: From Design Principles to Physiological Performance addresses the measurable physical, chemical, biomaterial, fluid structure, mechanical and thermal characteristics that are imperative for a dressing to effectively treat acute and chronic wounds. Divided into two parts, the book discusses the properties of wound dressings, their structure, and how they interact with skin surfaces based on scientific investigation and testing. It also discusses potential tradeoffs, including associated costs of manufacturing, clinical performance characteristics of a dressing, e.g., ease of application and removal, the ability of the dressing to stay in place, and more.This book will be valuable for all professionals involved in the treatment of all types of wounds, including biomedical engineers, material scientists, clinicians across all the relevant medical disciplines, industrialists and regulatory professionals in the field of wound care, academics, scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of medical devices, and undergraduate and graduate bioengineering and medical engineering students who are interested in the structure and function of wound dressings.

  • Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Tarek Ben Hassen + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems offers a comprehensive review of digital technology's role in supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems. The book explores how digital technologies like precision agriculture, robots, artificial intelligence, and blockchain may boost agricultural output and efficiency while lowering environmental impact. It also investigates how these technologies might assist farmers in connecting with markets, increasing supply chain traceability, and boosting food safety and quality. Serving as a comprehensive guide, this book educates and helps farmers, policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and other value chain actors in leveraging digital innovations. It also address the pressing challenges faced by the agri-food sector, such as food insecurity, environmental degradation, natural resources depletion, and climate change.

  • Understanding Satellite Navigation

    • 2nd Edition
    • Rajat Acharya
    • English
    Understanding Satellite Navigation, Second Edition presents the foundational principles of satellite navigation technology with the bare minimum of mathematics and without resorting to complex equations. By emphasizing first principles, the book guides readers through each concept using practical demonstrations and fully worked examples, allowing theory to emerge organically. Acomprehensive suite of MATLAB simulations illuminates how signals and systems respond to different configurations, transforming abstract ideas into visible, interactive models. Implementation strategies and real-world applications are woven throughout, alongside in-depth treatments of special topics such as Space Weather, the Kalman Filter, and ionospheric dynamics.

  • Nutritional Neuroscience

    From Bench to Bedside
    • 1st Edition
    • Reinaldo B. Oria + 2 more
    • English
    Nutritional Neuroscience: From Bench to Bedside explores topics ranging from neurodevelopmental disorders stemming from early-life malnutrition to the neuroprotective effects of functional foods. This comprehensive guide navigates the complex landscape of how what we eat shapes our neurological health. From reviewing the mechanisms of taste and food processing in the brain to dissecting the impact of dietary interventions on neurobehavior in society, each chapter offers a detailed examination of the latest research, providing valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners alike. This book demonstrates the forefront of nutritional neuroscience, where cutting-edge research meets practical applications. Chapters discuss the impact of hypercaloric diets on inflammation and blood-brain barrier function to the connection between metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases and equips readers with a holistic understanding of how nutrition influences brain health across the lifespan. Bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical practice, Nutritional Neuroscience: From Bench to Bedside offers a roadmap for future research and interventions in the field of nutritional neuroscience.

  • Humans, Robots, and Virtual Worlds in the Tactile Internet

    • 1st Edition
    • Frank H. P. Fitzek + 5 more
    • English
    Humans, Robots and Virtual Worlds in the Tactile Internet is a groundbreaking, comprehensive guide to this innovative communication platform that merges the physical and digital worlds, transforming how we experience the Metaverse and interact with robots and other cyber-physical systems. From exploring real-world applications in healthcare, industry, education, and beyond, to delving into the cutting-edge components, sensors, and communication systems that underpin this transformation, this book offers a multidisciplinary view of the Tactile Internet revolution.This is an essential read for academic researchers, students, industry professionals, and R&D engineers seeking a comprehensive, up-to-date, and forward looking approach to understanding the Tactile Internet’s intersection with the Metaverse, together with its far reaching implications.

  • Revolutionizing Drug Development

    Harnessing AI and Computational Biology
    • 1st Edition
    • Jen-Tsung Chen
    • English
    Revolutionizing Drug Development: Harnessing AI and Computational Biology presents cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as machine- and deep-learning models and generative AI, to assist structure-based drug design and clinical trial design and integrate with drug development programs. This book summarizes technical advancements of AI-based technologies and computational biology approaches, highlighting their applications in developing new drugs through discovery, repurposing, and designing, for advancing R&D in the pharmaceutical industry and benefiting precision medicine. This book serves as an ideal reference for students, teachers, professors, and researchers in biological and biomedical sciences, particularly the topics related to bioinformatics, systems biology, pharmacology, and drug development. The readers can efficiently and precisely overview this burning field, which might inspire their future directions of research in drug development and AI-based digital biology.

  • 3D Printing of Food Products for Sustainability

    Innovation, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 1 more
    • English
    3D Printing of Food Products for Sustainability: Innovation, Design and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in 3D printing technology as applied to food production, with a focus on sustainability. Divided in 5 parts, the book blends theoretical insights with practical guidelines and real-world case studies to equip readers with a deep understanding of sustainable additive manufacturing processes in the food industry. It addresses the urgent need for innovative approaches to food manufacturing that prioritize environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and sustainability. The book also offers a detailed exploration of the intersections between 3D printing technology and sustainable food production, making it an indispensable guide for those committed to shaping the future of food sustainability.

  • AI and Data Science in Healthcare 5.0

    • 1st Edition
    • Olfa Boubaker
    • English
    AI and Data Science in Healthcare 5.0 delves into the innovative developments in Healthcare 5.0, focusing on smart medical robots, devices, and connected hospitals. It explores the role of robotics in modern healthcare, including advanced wearables enhanced by deep learning. The volume also addresses the integration of blockchain technology, IoT, and cloud computing in healthcare, emphasizing real-time applications in precision healthcare. The discussion extends to energy optimization in smart hospitals, federated learning for IoMT networks, and advanced patient monitoring systems.The volume concludes with an overview of the future opportunities and challenges in Healthcare 5.0.

  • Solid State Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 77
    • English
    Solid State Physics, Volume 77, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting chapters written by an international board of authors, with this new release focusing on new breakthroughs in the field.

  • Fundamentals of Plant-Parasitic Nematode Diagnostics, Systematics, and Classification

    • 1st Edition
    • Victor Phani + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Plant-Parasitic Nematode Diagnostics, Systematics and Classification offers a comprehensive and authoritative resource for researchers, students, and professionals engaged in nematode biosystematics. The microscopic size, morphological plasticity, and broad ecological diversity have long complicated the efforts to accurately identify nematode species and reconstruct their evolutionary relationships. Unlike many other animal groups, the full extent of nematode species richness remains largely unknown, and aside from rare fossilized specimens preserved in amber, paleontological evidence is minimal.This book confronts these challenges by integrating recent advances in molecular systematics with traditional taxonomic frameworks to build a unified reference dataset. It critically surveys the historical classification models and establishes a solid foundation for advancing research on nematode evolution and phylogeny. Rather than concentrating on isolated taxa, it presents a broad conceptual toolkit—encompassing diagnostic techniques, hierarchical organizations, and evolutionary analyses—that directly supports the management of character data and robust taxonomic publications. With its interdisciplinary scope and emphasis on both theoretical and practical diagnostics, this book is poised to become an essential reference for those working in agriculture, plant protection, and nematology.

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