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  • Carbon Quantum Dots in Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Jayeeta Chattopadhyay + 4 more
    • English
    Carbon Quantum Dots in Biomedical Applications discusses carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and their beneficial properties for applications in biomedicine, sensing, and imaging. CDQs have enhanced solubility, low toxicity, environmental friendliness, easy manufacturing, and desired optical properties, which offer an advantageous alternative to more traditional materials. This book provides an interdisciplinary reference that details the various synthetic routes of CDQs, outlining their physical, chemical, and optical properties, and discussing their potential biomedical applications. This book is of interest to researchers and postgraduate students working in a wide range of fields, including materials science, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical science, medicinal chemistry, and more.

  • The PyPSA Handbook

    Integrated Power System Analysis and Renewable Energy Modeling
    • 1st Edition
    • Neeraj Dhanraj Bokde + 1 more
    • English
    The PyPSA Handbook: Integrated Power System Analysis and Renewable Energy Modeling is a comprehensive guide to the landmark open-source platform for modeling modern energy systems. Starting from core concepts in energy system analysis, the book builds a clear theoretical foundation before progressing to advanced topics such as renewable integration, storage, grid expansion, system stability, and future developments. Designed for both newcomers and experienced users, it features layered examples, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies. This book is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and energy professionals.

  • Characterization Techniques for Advanced Polymer Composite Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Majid Baniassadi + 3 more
    • English
    Characterization Techniques for Advanced Polymer Composite Materials outlines methods for assessing the properties of advanced polymer composite materials, discussing sample preparation, microscopy and scattering techniques, data analysis and interpretation, microstructure identification, constitutive models, and more. It introduces the constituting laws of soft materials and demonstrates how to identify microstructure based on microscopy images. Techniques for measuring the thermal properties, electrical, and thermal characterization of these materials are covered including scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, focused ion beam microscopy, as well as scattering techniques such as wide-angle X-ray, small-angle x-ray, and small-angle neutron. Each chapter starts with a brief explanation of the characterization technique followed by practical examples demonstrating methods of interpreting experimental results.

  • Side Effects of Drugs Annual

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47
    • English
    Side Effects of Drugs Annual: A Worldwide Yearly Survey of New Data in Adverse Drug Reactions, Volume 47, first published in 1977, presents clinicians and medical investigators with a critical survey of new data and trends in adverse drug reactions and interactions. Topics covered include ADRs, ADEs and SEDs: A Bird’s Eye View, Lithium, Drugs of abuse, Side effects of drugs used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, Sedatives and hypnotics, Antipsychotic agents, Anti-epileptic Medications, Side effects of opioid analgesics and narcotic antagonists, Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic analgesics and drugs used in gout, Side effects of local anesthetics and therapeutic gases, and more.Other sections covered include Antihistamines (H1 receptor antagonists), Drugs that act on the respiratory tract, Positive inotropic drugs and drugs used in dysrhythmias, Beta adrenergic antagonists and antianginal drugs, Drugs acting on the cerebral and peripheral circulations, Antihypertensive drugs, and much much more.

  • Data-Driven Earth Observation for Disaster Management

    From Theory to Practical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Xiao Huang + 3 more
    • English
    Data-Driven Earth Observation for Disaster Management: From Theory to Practical Applications delves into the critical role of Earth observation data and technologies in predicting, managing, and mitigating a spectrum of disasters. With a multidisciplinary approach encompassing geography and geospatial science, the book addresses the challenges of comprehending and managing disasters in our rapidly changing world. Offering solutions through insights into early detection, prediction, management, and prevention, it provides strategies for understanding Earth surface changes and the application of Earth Observation technologies. Readers will gain understanding on how to use Earth observation data and techniques in studying different domains of disaster management.Chapters follow a consistent format, featuring introductory summaries, key takeaways, and a focus on the role of Earth observation, enhancing both comprehensibility and searchability. The book also includes case studies and practical applications of Earth observation technologies, providing context and demonstrating the tangible impact of the techniques covered.

  • Talley and O'Connor's Clinical Examination

    • 10th Edition
    • Nicholas J. Talley + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive guide to core principles and clinical skillsTalley and O’Connor’s Clinical Examination is a complete resource for students and educators covering the core principles, skills and competencies needed for effective patient examination and diagnosis.For each body system, the book details how to take a systematic and comprehensive health history, how to examine a patient, how to correlate physical signs with disease, and how to use rigorous clinical thinking skills to form a diagnosis.This tenth edition of the book has been fully updated and forms part of a complete package that includes an eBook, skills videos, ECG and imaging cases, and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and is complemented by two companion texts, Talley and O’Connor’s Clinical OSCEs and Clinical Examination Essentials.

  • Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Skills Workbook

    • 5th Edition
    • Geraldine Rebeiro + 2 more
    • English
    Bringing theory to life The Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Skills Workbook is an essential resource for undergraduate nursing students across Australia and New Zealand. This workbook complements the 7th edition of Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing by helping readers apply clinical skills to the real world.The workbook provides clear, step-by-step instructions for students to work through and master 82 clinical skills that are fundamental to nursing practice. A patient-centred approach supports deeper learning, while detailed checklists and assessment tools enable both students and assessors to track progress.Comprehensi... updated and revised, this resource is an ideal learning aid that will encourage students to build capability in critical thinking and clinical reasoning for safe and effective nursing practice.

  • Transforming Industries, Empowering Societies

    A Comprehensive Examination of Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0
    • 1st Edition
    • Parikshit Narendra Mahalle + 3 more
    • English
    With the ever-increasing use of AI technologies, ethical considerations take on greater importance. Human-centric AI emphasizes transparency, making sure that AI systems work in a way that users can comprehend and trust. Additionally, it addresses bias and discrimination issues, ensuring fairness and inclusion in the design and implementation of AI apps. By emphasizing user experience, security, and human-centric AI, the goal is to improve collaboration between people and machines, rather than replacing human decisions, creating a future where technology is a force for good, benefiting both businesses and society. Written from a technological point of view, Industry 5.0 for Society 5.0 explores the impact of cutting-edge technologies, including the Internet of Things, cloud, artificial intelligence, and digital twin, on individuals and community, and considers how they can be used to solve societal problems. The book considers how these technologies can positively affect industry, healthcare, agriculture, design and manufacture, contributing to the development of a sustainable environment that ultimately creates a positive and mutually beneficial relationship between people and AI.

  • Green Hydrogen Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Alexandros Arsalis + 8 more
    • English
    Green Hydrogen Energy Systems explores the vital technologies and methods for generating, storing, and utilizing green hydrogen. By adopting an energy systems approach, the book offers a comprehensive review of green hydrogen systems, integrating principles, configurations, progress, and applications, bolstered by technoeconomic analyses and performance data. Addressing common challenges, it explains processes for developing and constructing basic and advanced green hydrogen systems. The book details the fundamentals of hydrogen technologies, including thermodynamics, kinetics, energy loss mechanisms, and costs.It covers aspects such as heat release, clean water usage in electrolyzers, system configurations, and includes real-world performance data, case studies, hydrogen hubs, safety, and economics.

  • Essentials of Communication in Perioperative Nursing, An issue of Clinics in Perioperative Nursing Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1-1
    • Joy Don Baker + 1 more
    • English
    In this inaugural issue of Clinics in Perioperative Nursing Care, guest editors Joy Don Baker and Terri Goodman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Essentials of Communication in Perioperative Nursing. Top experts addresses the increasing complexity and demands of perioperative practice that heighten the need for communicating effectively, whether to facilitate optimal patient outcomes or establish a friendly and productive work environment. In this issue, the authors address the essential aspects of communication that prepare perioperative nurses to meet the unique challenges of perioperative practice

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