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  • Advanced and Sustainable Biotechnologies from Fungi

    Functional Foods and Nutraceutical Production
    • 1st Edition
    • Pragya Tiwari + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced and Sustainable Biotechnologies from Fungi: Functional Foods and Nutraceutical Production provides insights into existing and emerging fungal biotechnologies, along with advances in high-throughput technologies to enhance the sustainable production of bio-based functional foods and nutraceuticals of fungal origin. Focusing on the emerging, global concern of hunger and malnutrition, this book explains how fungi-based biotechnologies offer prospective solutions to address the global food shortage using functional foods and nutraceuticals. Chapters cover the major portion of novel sources and various biotechnological approaches used for the production of functional foods and nutraceuticals from microorganisms and mushrooms and their applications in the industry. In addition, the book includes the existing and emerging biotechnological trends and approaches in enhanced production of Functional food and Nutraceuticals of fungal origin, such as Omics-guided advances, computational strategies, and biotechnological tools. 3D printed fungal food products, and social, ethical, and regulatory aspects of functional food and nutraceutical products are also discussed. Authored by a team of experts in the field of fungi biotechnology, this book serves as a reference material for food microbiologists, food scientists, and pharmaceutical professionals for the development of new functional foods and nutraceuticals.
  • AI-Driven Plant Science

    Advancing Crop Performance Through Omics Integration and Physiology
    • 1st Edition
    • Osamah Shihab Albahrey + 1 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Plant Science: Advancing Crop Performance Through Omics Integration and Physiology offers cutting-edge insights into the rapidly evolving fields of precision agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, plant biotechnology and genetic engineering, and bioinformatics. With a strong focus on applications in smart agriculture, crop improvement, and environmental adaptation, it bridges the gap between advanced research and practical implementation. The rapid advancements in AI and biotechnology have created both opportunities and complexities for the agricultural sector. This book fills a critical gap in the existing literature by providing a multidisciplinary resource that integrates AI, biotechnology, and agricultural science. While there are numerous resources on plant biology and AI individually, few works explore their synergistic potential in depth. This book offers actionable insights into how AI can revolutionize crop physiology, stress tolerance, and plant-based research. It also highlights the challenges and ethical considerations of integrating AI into agricultural practices, ensuring a balanced and forward-thinking perspective. AI-Driven Plant Science: Advancing Crop Performance Through Omics Integration and Physiology provides a definitive guide for researchers, industry professionals, and students seeking to understand and apply AI in plant science and crop production.
  • Biomechanics of the Heart

    From Model to Patient
    • 1st Edition
    • Peter Bovendeerd + 3 more
    • English
    Biomechanics of the Heart: From Model to Patient provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the modeling and assessment of the heart’s biomechanics. The book addresses topics such as the physiology of normal and diseased hearts, cardiovascular imaging, modeling of myocardial tissue in the passive and active states, as well as state-of-the-art approaches for patient specific modeling of the heart’s mechanical function. This is all augmented by case studies and examples of exploitation of models for computer-aided diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of heart diseases. Readers are introduced to modeling of the heart’s anatomical and muscular structure, a review of imaging techniques to analyze the geometry, content and dynamics of the heart, as well as an in-depth look at the biomechanical properties of normal and diseased hearts. Finally, chapters cover modeling cardiac passive and contractile mechanics, biomechanical finite element simulations of the heart, patient-specific modeling of the heart and circulatory system, as well as the exploitation of models for computer-aided diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of heart diseases.
  • Advances in Insect Physiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 72
    • English
    Advances in Insect Physiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.
  • Healthcare 5.0

    Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoMT, and Big Data
    • 1st Edition
    • Yugal Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Healthcare 5.0: Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoMT, and Big Data addresses the urgent need for innovation in today’s complex healthcare data landscape that is characterized by pandemics, aging populations, and chronic conditions. The book introduces the concept of ‘Healthcare 5.0’ as an interconnected, data-driven, and patient-centric framework where advanced technologies such as AI, ML, IoMT, Big Data, and Large Language Models (LLMs) converge to optimize care, streamline operations, and deliver personalized, predictive solutions. The book moves from core AI applications in electronic health records, drug discovery, data management, and privacy, through cutting-edge big data analytics for disease forecasting and diagnosis.It explores new research advances in the Internet of Medical Things, including connected device architectures and their fusion with AI for dynamic decision-making. The third section focuses on data analytics in telemedicine, remote care, system usability, and integration in Healthcare 5.0. The personalized healthcare section details analysis and applications in AI- and IoT-powered assistance, and real-time monitoring. The last section explores the development of LLMs and their applications in medical imaging, clinical decision support, predictive analytics, system architectures, as well as the ethical challenges of their deployment in healthcare.
  • Principles and Practices of Model Risk Management (MRM)

    • 1st Edition
    • Charlie Lu + 1 more
    • English
    Principles and Practices of Model Risk Management (MRM) offers a thorough yet practical introduction to MRM, helping modern enterprises and financial engineers successfully navigate evolving, global markets. Initially developed within the financial industry, the advent of increasingly sophisticated computer models and AI have broadened the scope and necessity of model risk management. This textbook fills a critical gap by guiding readers in designing and implementing robust model risk frameworks across evolving scenarios and data landscapes. Authored by experts with extensive quantitative backgrounds and significant experience in model risk management within major banks, this book articulates modern MRM concepts and shares best practices from industry practitioners. Relevant for students of financial engineering, financial mathematics, and beyond, this essential resource is designed to benefit risk management professionals, financial analysts, regulatory compliance officers, and anyone involved in the development, validation, and oversight of financial models, providing them with the tools and understanding necessary to navigate and mitigate model risks effectively. Online hosted Jupyter notebooks offer various examples and datasets to put skills into practice across chapters. This book covers the regulatory background of model risk management across different jurisdictions, delves into the various types of model risk, and elucidates the tools and methodologies used for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and reporting model risk. It includes detailed sections on the principles of model risk management, enterprise risk management frameworks, model risk regulations and guidance, the three lines of defense in model risk management, and practical applications within the financial industry. Additionally, it addresses emerging trends and challenges, particularly in the context of generative AI models and future regulatory developments.
  • Alternative Proteins

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 155
    • English
    Alternative Proteins, Volume 154 provides a comprehensive overview of alternative proteins, exploring their sources, production technologies, nutritional profiles, and potential to transform the global food system. Covering plant-based, microbial, insect, and cultured (cell-based) proteins, the book examines the scientific advances, market trends, regulatory challenges, and sustainability implications of these innovative protein sources. Chapters in this new release include Introduction to Alternative Proteins, Molecular Properties of Plant-Based Proteins for Alternative Proteins, The Science of Alternative Proteins: Comparing Animal and Plant-Based Sources, Blue Proteins: Marine-Derived Alternatives for Sustainable Nutrition and Climate-Resilient Food Systems, and much more. Additional sections cover Insect Proteins for Alternative Proteins: Sustainable Solutions with Molecular Efficiency, Plant-Based Proteins: Key Sources and Production Methods, Fungal proteins as Eco-friendly Alternate Proteins, Algae and Microbial Proteins for Alternative Proteins: Untapped Molecular Resources, Integrating Siddha Dietary Principles with Alternative Protein Systems: A Pathway Toward Sustainable and Functional Nutrition, Alternative Proteins: Structure and Functional Properties, and a variety of extensive and timely topics.
  • Theranostic Approaches in Nuclear Medicine as a Strategy to Overcome Cancer Treatment Resistance

    • 1st Edition
    • Mariza Vorster + 1 more
    • English
    Theranostic Approaches in Nuclear Medicine as a Strategy to Overcome Cancer Treatment Resistance serves as a vital resource in the evolving field of nuclear medicine, highlighting the transformative potential of theranostic strategies that combine targeted diagnostic imaging with precision radionuclide therapies. The content explores the integration of theranostic techniques into treatment paradigms for cancer and other diseases, emphasizing the unique advantages of nuclear medicine therapies, including reduced side effects, improved quality of life, outpatient accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. For an academic audience, this volume equips clinicians and researchers with insights to enhance patient outcomes by effectively integrating these innovative therapies into clinical practice. The book addresses the pressing challenge of treatment resistance in oncology, providing healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements and their applications. By embracing these advancements, healthcare professionals can contribute to personalized medicine and better address treatment resistance in their patients.
  • The Safety Aspects of Food Waste Valorization

    Maintaining Quality Assurance in Resource Recovery
    • 1st Edition
    • Sidonia Martínez Suárez + 1 more
    • English
    The Safety Aspects of Food Waste Valorization: Maintaining Quality Assurance in Resource Recovery highlights the importance of safe food waste practices and strategies to effectively transform waste into valuable resources. Co-edited by two female authors with many global, female contributors represented, the book looks at the environmental consequences of food waste and its impact on human health. It details the risks associated with the use of food waste, analyzes food safety in valorized agri-food by-products, with a focus on mycotoxins, and demonstrates how to minimize safety risks from a variety of industries, including date-palm industrialization, wine, produce, cattle, olive oil and dairy. Finally, the book provides practical business strategies for bioactive ingredients derived from food by-products and details the recovery of food waste from an environmental and economic perspective.
  • Thorp and Covich’s Freshwater Invertebrates

    Keys to Hexapoda of Southeastern Asia and Subtropical China
    • 4th Edition
    • James H. Thorp + 1 more
    • English
    Thorp and Covich’s Freshwater Invertebrates: Keys to Hexapoda of Southeastern Asia and Subtropical China includes the latest research and most recent developments in the field by renowned experts from around the world. This book will be a valuable resource aimed at helping students guide their research and master necessary techniques. As the reviewers suggest, this is an essential book for those in the field, and it is expected to fill a current gap in the discipline, as there is no other book currently that covers the Southeast Asia region