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  • Wearable Smart Sensing Devices for Sustainable Healthcare

    Techniques, Fabrication, Data Collection and Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Arpana Parihar + 2 more
    • English
    Wearable Smart Sensing Devices for Sustainable Healthcare: Techniques, Fabrication, Data Collection and Analysis presents a complete overview of the techniques for developing integrated wearable sensors, the systems that power them, and the fabrication issues involved in making them. The book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering scientific knowledge and practical insights. Written by renowned researchers and industry experts, this book provides valuable understanding and insights into the design, data processing, analysis, and fabrication of wearable sensors that is ideal for academic engineering and scientific researchers, industry engineers, and scientists interested in developing wearable sensor devices.
  • The Renaissance in GPCR Research and Drug Discovery

    Receptor Function, Receptor Structure, New Techniques, and Characterization of Drug Activity
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Terry P. Kenakin
    • English
    The Renaissance in GPCR Research and Drug Discovery: Receptor Function, Receptor Structure, New Techniques, Characterization of Drug Activity, Drug Discovery is a comprehensive reference for pharmacology researchers. It focuses on utilizing novel aspects of GPCR function for therapeutic advantage and applying new chemical types to modify GPCR behavior. Recent advancements have revitalized GPCR discovery, opening unexplored avenues for new drug development. The book's content is meticulously divided into five distinct parts, covering evolutionary perspectives, novel functions, investigative technologies, therapeutic modalities, and a broad range of GPCR ligands.Beyond these key topics, the book delves into the evolution of GPCRs as drug targets, the mechanisms behind their novel functions, and the latest technologies driving research and discovery. It also highlights new and recently approved therapeutic modalities and provides a broad coverage of GPCR ligands. Edited and authored by leading researchers, this book serves as an essential reference for drug discovery researchers and medicinal chemists, as well as AI researchers exploring this drug discovery space.
  • Mastering Supraventricular Tachycardia Diagnostics in the Electrophysiology Lab

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Konstantinos P. Letsas
    • English
    Mastering Supraventricular Tachycardia Diagnostics in the Electrophysiology Lab is dedicated to the diagnostics of supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs) for the electrophysiologist. The book is organized as a flowchart, allowing readers to accurately determine the proper next steps to take when managing patients' presenting symptoms. Its diagnostic approach starts with the evaluation of the 12-lead ECG, continues with electrophysiological observations and maneuvers, and ends with three-dimensional mapping techniques and real-life cases. Chapters are concise and focus on demonstrating the background of each maneuver in a simple manner by using sketches and electrograms from the lab.Each chapter contains a brief summary of when to use a maneuver, how to perform it, what to expect as responses to the maneuver, and interpretation of possible responses. Final chapters discuss real-life cases where the aforementioned diagnostic approaches are adapted to conditions that may not be ideal (for example, non sustained tachycardias). The book provides a start to finish explication of how to comprehend, diagnose, and manage all aspects of SVT.
  • Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Mousa Marzband + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions provides a clear and cohesive understanding of the technologies, challenges, and opportunities in this field, with the aim to help pave the way towards a low-carbon, sustainable energy future. This book begins by introducing renewable energy integration, and the fundamentals of energy storage technologies and hydrogen production and utilization. Subsequent chapters then guide the reader through energy storage and grid integration, hydrogen as an energy carrier in the grid, hybrid energy systems, energy storage and hydrogen in transportation, and decarbonizing industries with hydrogen integration. The policy and regulatory framework, and economic and environmental impact are covered in detail, before a chapter that brings together various real-word case studies, analyzing the strategies, challenges, and outcomes of those projects. Finally, future trends and challenges in energy storage and hydrogen integration are explored. This is a valuable resource for all those looking to gain fundamental, practical knowledge of the integration of energy storage and hydrogen technologies, including researchers, students, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and policy makers.
  • The Fauna of Australia’s Tropical Savanna Biome

    Biodiversity, Biogeography, and Conservation
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Alan Andersen + 1 more
    • English
    The Fauna of Australia's Tropical Savanna Biome: Biodiversity, Biogeography and Conservation considers the full range of vegetation types and freshwater systems that occur within the dominant savanna matrix in Australia's monsoonal tropics. Edited by renowned experts of tropical ecology, it provides descriptions of diversity, taxonomic, functional composition and endemism, and ecological and biogeographical questions of wide interest. Chapters explore how diversity and composition vary among different habitats in a savanna landscape and along the savanna rainfall gradient. The book also considers how distinctive savanna fauna is within Australia and compared with tropical savannas elsewhere in the world. The book considers the unique biogeographic and evolutionary history of this highly diverse and distinctive biome, building on a rich foundation of knowledge accrued over decades of research on many aspects of the region's biodiversity, conservation values, and challenges. This is an indispensable resource for students and researchers studying tropical biodiversity, as well as conservationists and land managers of Australia's tropical savanna biome and those found across the globe.
  • Progress in Motor Control

    Crossroads between Neurophysiology and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Mark L. Latash + 4 more
    • English
    "Progress in Motor Control: Crossroads between Neurophysiology and Applications" offers an in-depth look at the evolving field of motor control, synthesizing the latest research. This volume explores the complex roles of the central nervous system in movement, featuring contributions from leading experts who use approaches ranging from basic physical principles to advanced control theory. It addresses applied aspects of motor control, focusing on recovery strategies for functional movements in patients with spinal cord injuries, subcortical disorders, and strokes. Organized into five sections, the book covers theoretical advances, neurophysiological mechanisms, motor learning, neural plasticity, and motor disorders, including topics like neural population dynamics and vestibulospinal reflexes. The final sections highlight strategies for improving recovery after neurological events. This resource bridges foundational research and clinical application, making it invaluable for researchers, clinicians, and students in motor control, neuroscience and rehabilitation.Divid... into five comprehensive parts, the book covers theoretical advances, neurophysiological mechanisms, motor learning, neural plasticity, and motor disorders, including essential topics like neural population dynamics and the dual role of vestibulospinal reflexes. Final sections highlight practical strategies for improving recovery outcomes following neurological events.
  • Brain Point-of-Care Ultrasound

    Practical Guide and Protocols
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Camilo N. Rodríguez + 6 more
    • English
    Brain Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Practical Guide and Protocols explores brain hemodynamics and parenchyma examination, providing an orderly and protocolized approach that facilitates 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, thus 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.
  • Humanizing Artificial Touch

    Skin, Sensing, and Structures
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • John-John Cabibihan
    • English
    Humanizing Artificial Touch: Skin, Sensing, and Structures contains recent advances in artificial skin modelling and robotic tactile sensing technologies, integrating these in the structure of an artificial hand mimicking its important features. This book will give special treatment to the relationship between the artificial skin material and embedded tactile sensors, describing how artificial skin and embedded sensors can be designed and constructed using 3D printing technologies with case examples on how these were created for amputees achieve a more a natural and rich human-robot tactile interaction.This book is oriented towards students, researchers, and clinical practitioners who are working in the design and construction of artificial hands for prosthetics and social robotics.
  • Shared Research Resources

    Best Practices in Management and Administration
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Andrew Vinard + 2 more
    • English
    Shared Research Resources: Best Practices in Management and Administration brings together best practices and case studies from research institutions around the world. Covering all areas of management, with examples and applications specific to the research environment, this is the perfect reference to build managerial skills. The first part is dedicated to introducing Shared Research Resources (SRR) management. The second part covers all aspects of staffing. Part three contains complete coverage of operations, including service development, instrument procurement, marketing, management software, customer support, safety, maintenance and repair. Part four is dedicated to fiscal management, budgeting, and reporting.Part five covers strategic management. Part six is devoted to the sustainability of the core facility. The final part covers assessment, including annual reports, program reviews, and audits. This book is a complete reference targeted at SRR managers and staff who need to keep updated with current best practices and case studies. It is also important reading for research institution managers and function leaders.
  • The Future of Health and Economic Resiliency in Africa

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Muhammad Pate + 1 more
    • English
    Grown out of a Lancet Commission to look at the future of health and economic resiliency of Africa, The Future of Health and Economic Resiliency takes a multidisciplinary approach across numerous sectors of analysis, central to Africa’s future well-being. This book serves as a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the continent and what actions can be taken to improve health and resiliency moving forward. While previous analysis has been done regionally within the continent (sub-Saharan Africa, for example) or by specific health needs (HIV or poverty, for example), this book will be the first to synthesize a cross sector approach pan-Africa. By describing the context and through actionable solutions for the future, this book sets the framework for a more resilient Africa and global future. Future of Health and Economic Resiliency is a collaboration of top African experts and practitioners in public health, health systems, economics, financing, nutrition, climate, youth representation, and the private sector.