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    • The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • David B. Rivers + 1 more
      • English
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      The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance offers a focused and in-depth discussion on the biology, ecology, and behavior of blow flies relevant to medico-legal entomology in North America. Moving from introductory information to advanced applications, this book covers recent developments, current challenges, and research needs for the calliphorids most relevant to forensic entomology and how these topics can influence the use of these insects in the court of law. The book will be useful for students enrolled in forensic entomology, biological forensics, forensic anthropology, and related course work, as well as attorneys and law enforcement that utilize entomological evidence in casework.

    • Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Hirak Ranjan Dash
      • English
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      Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing delves into the cutting-edge of DNA analysis, presenting a comprehensive guide that unlocks the potential of DNA in solving complex cases. This book stands as a vital resource for students, practitioners, and researchers in fields such as biology, zoology, medicine, anthropology, microbiology, and genetics. Designed for those with a basic understanding of biological sciences, it is particularly beneficial for graduate, post-graduate, and research level students. The book explores the evolution of DNA analysis, focusing on predictive methods and investigative leads such as ancestry, lineage, and phenotype.Each chapter, contributed by internationally renowned experts, highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in enhancing the accuracy and utility of DNA analysis. The book is comprised of various sections, starting with fundamental concepts of investigative and predictive DNA analysis, followed by technological advancements in the field, and concluding with the challenges and future concerns of DNA analysis. It serves as an indispensable tool for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in DNA analysis, making it a must-read for the scientific community.

    • Extracellular Mitochondria in Health and Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Carla Lopes + 1 more
      • English
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      Extracellular Mitochondria in Health and Disease covers this new and significant area of research, shedding light on their roles in intercellular communication and disease pathology. These tiny powerhouses, traditionally known for their intracellular functions, are now recognized for their extracellular activities that impact various physiological and pathological processes. The book delves into a range of topics, including cellular mechanisms of mitochondrial transfer, metabolic signaling, and the crosstalk between extracellular vesicles and mitochondria. It serves as a comprehensive guide for scientists, researchers, and students eager to explore these novel findings and their potential implications.Other sections examine the roles of extracellular mitochondria in immune regulation and inflammation, neurodegeneration and neuroprotection, and their therapeutic potential. By bridging gaps in existing literature, this resource offers up-to-date research and discoveries, providing valuable insights into how extracellular mitochondria could revolutionize medical advancements and improve patient outcomes.

    • Medications for Older Persons

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Roger Thomas
      • English
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      Medications for Older Persons: Recommendations, Harms, Evidence provides a comprehensive resource detailing the benefits of medications for older individuals. It also addresses the potential harms associated with the prescription of potentially inappropriate medications or omissions in prescribing and examines how many adverse events, rehospitalizations, and deaths can be attributed to these medications. The book opens with a summary of medications that most benefit older patients, followed by the impact of older persons’ alcohol consumption, self-medication, and medication list accuracy and how these factors correlate to health outcomes.The remainder of the book is devoted to the assessment of medication groups focusing on Numbers Needed to Treat, Numbers Needed to Harm, and characteristics and numbers of adverse events. Medication groups covered include cardiovascular, central nervous system, renal, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, respiratory, endocrine, pain, and fall prevention.

    • An Introduction to Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Gabriel Williams
      • English
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      An Introduction to Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology offers a systematic exploration of synoptic meteorology, beginning with the basics of atmospheric pressure and atmospheric motion. It progresses into weather instrumentation and observation, analysis of these observations, surface fronts, and fundamental and inertial atmospheric forces. Subsequent chapters focus on balance in synoptic-scale flow, upper-tropospheric jet streams, and troughs and ridges. Concluding chapters address lower-Tropospheric Processes and Midlatitude Cyclones. This textbook serves as a bridge between introductory and upper-division atmospheric dynamics courses. Supplementary resources include a solutions manual and PowerPoint slides for instructors and Python notebooks with worked examples for both students and instructors.This book is essential for sophomore-level meteorology students, advanced researchers in atmospheric science, and professionals such as meteorologists, weather forecasters, and climate scientists. It is also beneficial for environmental consultants, aviation professionals, hydrologists, oceanographers, energy sector experts, and emergency management officials, making it a versatile resource in navigating the complexities of atmospheric science.

    • Electrocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Ljuba Bachárová + 1 more
      • English
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      Electrocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Looking Beyond Left Ventricular Mass offers a fresh perspective on the use of electrocardiograms (ECGs) for treating left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). The book bridges the gap between recent research findings and clinical practice, aiming to advance the technology into the future. It emphasizes the unique insights that ECGs provide regarding the cardiac electric field in LVH patients, pushing for a shift in the traditional diagnostic approach of ECG for LVH. The book addresses the need to reconsider classical diagnostic paradigms and focuses on false-negative ECG results that actually contain valuable, often overlooked information.These results can be crucial for diagnostics, selecting targeted therapy, and assessing cardiovascular risk. By maximizing the potential of ECG technology, the book aims to enhance patient outcomes and bring innovation to cardiac healthcare.

    • Hypnosis: Part A

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 184
      • November 1, 2025
      • English
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      Hypnosis, Volume 184 in the International Review of Neurobiology series, highlights advancements in the field, featuring contributions from an international board of authors. This volume explores interesting topics, including Hierarchies of control in hypnotic responding, Predictive processing, Echoes of the self: A neurophenomenologica... journey into the shifting realms of selfhood in neutral hypnosis, Heterogeneity in high hypnotic responding, Functional differences between hypnotic hallucination and imagination: A neural network perspective, Hypnotic suggestibility and the neural dynamics of hypnotic responding, Updating the physiology of hypnotizability: Cerebellum and insula, The Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) in the modulation of hypnotic experience and hypnotizability, and more.Other sections cover Experimental pain modulation via hypnosis: Neurophysiological perspectives, Hypnosis and affective neuroscience, Hypnotic suggestion in the modulation of sleep, Advances and future directions in the clinical and cognitive neuroscience of hypnosis, Symptom modeling using hypnosis: Neuroimaging and psychopathology, Clinical neuroscience of placebo and suggestion, and much more.

    • Exploring Asian-Pacific Co-operatives in Theory and Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Morris Altman + 1 more
      • English
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      Exploring Asian-Pacific Cooperatives in Theory and Practice: Resilience and Thriving between the State and the Market investigates Asian-Pacific coop models mainly through the analytical lenses of Asian-Pacific researchers. It consists of theoretical and empirical analyses on transversal themes from interdisciplinary studies and national case studies covering multiple sectors and countries. It focuses on a variety of challenging issues using different analytical approaches to cooperative challenges in the Asian-Pacific and examines the traditional dichotomy between the State and the Market.

    • Disrupting Ageism

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Tracey Gendron
      • English
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      Disrupting Ageism: From Theory to Practice delves deep into the issue of ageism in society, guiding readers through an eye-opening journey. Part One explores the influence of ageism on physical and brain health, identity, and trauma, while highlighting its intersection with other forms of discrimination, such as ableism. Through poignant anecdotes and thought-provoking research, the book underscores the distressing reality of ageism's role in instances of abuse. Part Two focuses on solutions to break the shackles of ageism, uncovering its subtleties in healthcare, industry, and media. It also dissects the portrayal of older adults, policy, politics, and law.Part Three emphasizes intergenerational programming, adult education, and the power of individual narratives in reshaping perceptions, fostering meaningful social connections, and addressing broader societal factors that contribute to loneliness.

    • Microplastics in the Environment: Occurrence, Fate and Distribution

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 13
      • November 1, 2025
      • English
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      Microplastics in the Environment: Occurrence, Fate, and Distribution is a comprehensive volume that explores the growing environmental challenge posed by microplastics. Covering their presence in various ecosystems - including water, soil, and air- this book provides a detailed analysis of their sources, transport mechanisms, and potential risks. It brings together the latest research on detection methods, impacts on food systems, and removal strategies, making it an essential resource for scientists, policymakers, and environmental professionals.

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