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  • Polarization Optics in Optical Fiber Communication Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Xiaoguang Zhang + 5 more
    • English
    Polarization Optics in Optical Fiber Communication Systems provides a complete overview of polarization optics as it applies to fiber optic communication systems. The book begins with the basics of polarization optics that is followed by the physical mechanisms and mathematical descriptions of the polarization phenomena encountered in the transmission of optical signals in fiber optic channels, such as rotation of state of polarization, polarization mode dispersion, and polarization-depende... loss. The book then discusses methods for measurements of polarization mode dispersion and polarization dependent loss, modeling methods of polarization fiber channel, and polarization equalization methods in fiber optic communication systems.This book provides a foundation in polarization optics and the treatment of polarization effects for researchers and engineers who study or work in the field of fiber optic communications.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-4
    • Jonathan Kantor
    • English
    In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Jonathan Kantor brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology. Top experts in the field discuss the current state and future prospects for AI in dermatology; AI-powered diagnostic tools; deep learning for skin image analysis; AI and dermatopathology; AI in dermatology research and drug discovery; regulatory and legal considerations; and more.

  • Student Workbook for Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • 7th Edition
    • Margaret J. Fehrenbach
    • English
    Corresponding to its associated textbook, Student Workbook for Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck, 7th Edition, is an essential resource that provides encompassing study materials and skills practice focused on the complex structures of the oral cavity. Offering a wide range of knowledge-building activities in an engaging format to strengthen your knowledge of the structures, terminology, and concepts of oral biology, this workbook enhances your understanding and effectively prepares you for competency examinations, leading to success in clinical practice. (Answer keys available within instructor resources.)

  • Gender Affirming Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-4
    • Fan Liang
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editor Dr. Fan Liang brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Gender Affirming Surgery. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as feminizing chest surgery; vaginoplasty and phalloplasty complications and revisions; metoidioplasty; body contouring; and more.

  • Reflective Practice in Nursing and Midwifery: A Comprehensive Guide

    • 1st Edition
    • Ann Donohoe
    • English
    A one-stop guide to integrating reflection into practice. Reflective practice – learning from experience – is fundamental to the delivery of effective and safe quality care. This important and exciting new book Reflective Practice in Nursing and Midwifery: A Comprehensive Guide is specifically designed for any student, nurse, midwife, educator or researcher seeking to advance their understanding of reflection and its role in practice.The book provides a comprehensive overview of reflective theory, and includes the new CARE Reflective Framework, which is specifically designed to support the development of reflection in nursing and midwifery. The fundamental elements of reflection which include reflective journaling, reflective frameworks, reflective skills and reflective writing are also explored. The reader is therefore facilitated to engage with the concept of reflection from both a critical and a practical perspective. This book is packed full of innovative learning features and is ideal for any student seeking to develop their reflective knowledge and skills.

  • Planning and Management for Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure under Climate Change

    • 1st Edition
    • Kourosh Behzadian + 2 more
    • English
    Planning and Management for Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure under Climate Change explores the critical intersection of climate change, and sustainable water resources and infrastructure. With a diverse range of chapters covering topics from public participation and water governance to smart technologies, it provides a holistic understanding of the current concerns, core challenges, and innovative solutions surrounding water infrastructure and resilience. The book offers necessary information on current approaches for adaptation and mitigation strategies including but not limited to AI, IoT, and remote sensing. The implications of climate change for agriculture and aquaculture, the complexities of water and climate change governance, and the pressing issues of droughts, seawater intrusion, and intermittent water supply are discussed. It also examines various impacts of climate change on water resources and infrastructure with real-world case studies around the globe. By addressing these multifaceted topics, the book equips readers with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the evolving issues of water management in the face of a changing climate.

  • Comprehensive Remote Sensing-

    • 2nd Edition
    • Shunlin Liang
    • English
    Remote sensing, which involves monitoring Earth’s environment from airborne platforms and satellites, is rapidly advancing. Researchers from diverse backgrounds increasingly use remotely sensed data. The new edition of "Comprehensive Remote Sensing" meets their need for up-to-date, in-depth information on various aspects of the field, from principles and data analysis to applications. Containing over 100 chapters from world experts in the field, this edition includes all recent developments, with a focus on satellite missions, sensors, models, practical inversion algorithms, high-level products and applications.In addition to governments, many private companies are launching satellites. Advances in computing power and data storage have enabled massive data processing and analysis. Consequently, remote sensing has become essential for geographers, oceanographers, meteorologists, physicists, computer scientists, and others. "Comprehensive Remote Sensing" addresses this diversity with structured chapters that begin with fundamental concepts and principles, followed by reviews of the latest developments and a comprehensive list of references. It is a valuable resource for readers at various levels of specialization.Volum... 1 focuses on satellite missions and sensors. Volume 2 covers various data processing techniques, including cloud and shadow detection, analysis-ready data (ARD) techniques for high-resolution data, and machine learning methods. Volumes 3-8 discuss advances in new inversion methods and high-level satellite products that characterize the spatio-temporal variations in essential environmental variables under a changing climate. Volume 9 highlights remote sensing applications, which have entered a new era with the availability of vast high-resolution satellite and UAV observations.

  • Tratado de Soporte Vital Avanzado. Presente y futuro

    • 1st Edition
    • Antonio Cárdenas Cruz
    • Spanish
    Tratado de soporte vital avanzado. Presente y futuro ofrece una visión global y exhaustiva sobre la atención al paciente en parada cardiorrespiratoria (PCR). Desde un enfoque holístico, y gracias a la dilatada experiencia clínica y docente de los autores, se aborda el soporte vital avanzado (SVA) desde los puntos de vista asistencial, académico, de investigación y de gestión. La obra está estructurada en seis secciones: la primera trata exhaustivamente el SVA, desde la atención intra- y extrahospitalaria, la donación, la farmacología, el control de la vía aérea, la circulación y la ventilación, y la atención en situaciones extremas hasta la implementación de nuevas tecnologías y la simulación clínica de alta fidelidad; la segunda aborda la monitorización en el SVA, con especial énfasis en la aplicación del Protocolo FEER (Focused Echocardiographic Evaluation in Resuscitation), y las siguientes secciones cubren, respectivamente, todos los aspectos relacionados con el SVA en el paciente quirúrgico cardiovascular, traumatológico, pediátrico y gestante.

  • Soil Microorganisms for Plant Growth Promotion and Soil Health

    • 1st Edition
    • Gustavo Santoyo
    • English
    Soil Microorganisms for Plant Growth Promotion and Soil Health provides readers with an overview of plant growth-promoting microorganisms and their molecular mechanisms to improve plant growth and soil health. Students and researchers in soil science will gain a comprehensive understanding of soil microbiota diversity and functions, along with insights into the mechanisms by which plant growth, including molecular processes involved in nutrient acquisitions and defense mechanisms work. In addition, the book provides a noteworthy emphasis on fungi.A soil beneficial microbe cannot only be the living cells, but also their components, such as molecules or enzymes produced by this beneficial microbiota. Molecules like microbial phytohormones can be excellent promoters or regulators of plant growth, as well as proteins and other compounds like volatiles, which might elicit a systemic resistance response against pathogenic threats. Therefore, plant growth promoters living in soil, associated with plant roots, could act through direct beneficial interactions with the plant, by stimulating or regulating growth responses to environmental conditions, or indirectly by inhibiting the growth of potential microbial pathogens and herbivore pests.

  • The Surgical Microbiome, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 105-5
    • Benjamin D. Shogan
    • English
    In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Benjamin D. Shogan brings his considerable expertise to the topic of The Surgical Microbiome. Recent evidence highlights the sensitivity of gut microbiota to antibiotics, bowel preparation, and surgery. In this issue, top experts provide an introductory article on preparing the microbiome for surgery, followed by specific articles on the microbiome and colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, bariatric surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, vascular disease, and neurosurgery.

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