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  • Biogenic Nanoparticles

    Interplay with Climate Change and Implications for Human Health
    • 1st Edition
    • Vishnu D. Rajput + 4 more
    • English
    Biogenic Nanoparticles: Interplay with Climate Change and Implications for Human Health provides an exhaustive exploration on the genesis, characteristics, and dynamic transformations of biogenic nanoparticles, unravelling the intricate mechanisms underpinning their far-reaching influence on the ever-evolving panorama of climate dynamics and complex ecosystems. The book will explore the myriad applications of biogenic nanoparticles across domains such as environmental sustainability, agriculture and renewable energy, highlighting their transformative potential to combat pressing global challenges.The multifaceted implications of biogenic nanoparticles for human health are included, meticulously dissecting their potential as groundbreaking agents in the realms of medicine and diagnostics and simultaneously addressing the critical issues surrounding their exposure and potential toxicity.

  • Smith and Aitkenhead's Textbook of Anaesthesia

    • 8th Edition
    • Jonathan Thompson + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine**For over 40 years, this award-winning textbook has been the core text for anaesthetists new to the specialty and other healthcare professionals involved in perioperative care. Now in its eighth edition, this high quality, clinically relevant resource continues to offer essential reading covering all aspects of anaesthesia in surgery.Covering day-to-day clinical practice in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, from preoperative assessment and optimisation to clinical anaesthesia and postoperative care, this practical guide also contains an overview of the scientific principles that underpin these practices. It includes topics such as relevant pharmacology and basic physiology; data analysis and statistics; physics; equipment and monitoring; safety and quality assurance; general, regional and local anaesthetic techniques for a full range of surgical specialties. In combining these aspects, it has been an invaluable resource for generations of anaesthetists.Fully updated and now accompanied by ancillary videos, this book is ideal for all trainee anaesthetists including candidates for the Fellowship of Royal College of Anaesthetists and similar examinations.

  • Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed + 1 more
    • English
    Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering explores innovative approaches in sustainable chemistry by leveraging renewable resources and sulfur as foundational elements for creating sustainable functional materials. The book highlights the potential of bio-polymeric materials derived from sulfur and renewable sources, offering new avenues for environmentally-frie... manufacturing. Additionally, the text delves into lifecycle assessment studies and the principles of a circular economy, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in modern engineering. The work emphasizes the criticality of sustainable practices, highlighting the intersection of bio-polymeric materials and circular economy principles, ultimately guiding the reader towards a more sustainable future.The book also presents an in-depth analysis of bio-polymerized sulfur's role in promoting sustainable development. It discusses how polymerized sulfur can be used to develop engineered products that align with sustainability goals.

  • Imaging of Neurofluids, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-2
    • Nivedita Agarwal + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, guest editors Drs. Nivedita Agarwal and Anja van der Kolk bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Imaging of Neurofluids. Top experts discuss key topics in this burgeoning field to create a primer ideal for neuroradiologists and radiologists. Topics include the basics of neurofluids, animal models, gadolinium-based imaging, perfusion-based imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, PET imaging, and specific articles on perivascular spaces, parasagittal dura mater and meningeal lymphatics, amyloid-related imaging abnormalities, and Alzheimer’s disease.

  • Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanocomposites using BIOVIA Materials Studio, Lammps and Gromacs

    • 2nd Edition
    • Sumit Sharma
    • English
    Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanocomposites using BIOVIA Materials Studio, Lammps and Gromacs, Second Edition introduces the three major software packages essential for the molecular dynamics simulation of nanocomposites, providing detailed instructions on utilizing each. This content is accompanied by real-world examples that illustrate when each should be applied. Numerous case studies demonstrate how each software package predicts various properties of nanocomposites, encompassing metal-matrix, polymer-matrix, and ceramic-matrix based nanocomposites. Explored properties include mechanical, thermal, optical, and electrical characteristics. This is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and scientists working in the field of molecular dynamics simulation.All chapters have been fully updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, and this new edition has been enriched with additional chapters covering Al composites, machine learning, polymer coatings, and graphene-based materials and carbon nanotubes.

  • Fachbuch Aufbereitung von Medizinprodukten

    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas W. Fengler
    • German
    Kompaktes Wissen zur Aufbereitung von Medizinprodukten!Sie arbeiten im OP, in der Endoskopie oder in einer Praxis und sind zuständig für die Aufbereitung von Medizinprodukten? Sie wollen das Thema verstehen und keine Fehler machen?Mit diesem Buch sind Sie optimal für Ihren Alltag vorbereitet!Inhalte im Überblick:Wichtige Techniken und HygienestandardsRein... als zentraler Dekontaminationsschr... und Richtlinien für die Aufbereitung von MedizinproduktenRisi... und Einstufung von MedizinproduktenBeit... des Ultraschallbades zur ReinigungsleistungPr... Anleitungen zu Reinigung, Desinfektion, Inspektion, Pflege und VerpackungExpertenwi... zur Sterilisation und den entsprechenden VerfahrenVorgehenswe... für den sicheren Transport und die Lagerung von Medizinprodukten.Pro... basierend auf langjähriger Erfahrung und umfassenden UntersuchungenIdeal für Alle, die den Fachkundekurs I ablegen und sich auf die Prüfung vorbereiten!Dieser Titel richtet sich an Auszubildende "Fachkraft für Medizinprodukteaufbe... Med. technische Angestellte (MTAs), Med. Fachangestellte (MFA), Fachpflegepersonen im OP-Dienst und OTAs, Hygienefachkräfte, Medizinproduktetechn...

  • Diagnostic Pathology: Breast

    • 4th Edition
    • Susan C. Lester + 1 more
    • English
    This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is not only an up-to-date, comprehensive diagnostic support tool for surgical pathologists, but also a valuable resource for all health care workers who provide care to patients with breast disease, including radiologists as well as surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists. An excellent point-of-care reference for practitioners at all levels of experience and training, the fourth edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Breast, Fourth Edition provides details on normal breast histology, information to assist in processing breast specimens, and multichapter sections on diagnostic patterns, benign lesions, carcinomas, predictive and prognostic factors, stromal lesions, inflammatory lesions, lymphomas, and hereditary breast disease. Richly illustrated and easy to use, this volume is ideal as a one-stop resource for day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

  • ChatGPT

    Principles and Architecture
    • 1st Edition
    • Ge Cheng
    • English
    ChatGPT: Principles and Architecture bridges the knowledge gap between theoretical AI concepts and their practical applications. It equips industry professionals and researchers with a deeper understanding of large language models, enabling them to effectively leverage these technologies in their respective fields. In addition, it tackles the complexity of understanding large language models and their practical applications by demystifying underlying technologies and strategies used in developing ChatGPT and similar models. By combining theoretical knowledge with real-world examples, the book enables readers to grasp the nuances of AI technologies, thus paving the way for innovative applications and solutions in their professional domains.Sections focus on the principles, architecture, pretraining, transfer learning, and middleware programming techniques of ChatGPT, providing a useful resource for the research and academic communities. It is ideal for the needs of industry professionals, researchers, and students in the field of AI and computer science who face daily challenges in understanding and implementing complex large language model technologies.

  • Modeling of Complex Dynamic Systems

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Vladimir Stojanović + 3 more
    • English
    Motion is the essence of any mechanical system. Analyzing a system’s dynamical response to distinct motion parameters allows for increased understanding of its performance thresholds and can in turn provide clear data to inform improved system designs.Modeling of Complex Dynamic Systems: Fundamentals and Applications equips readers with significant insights into nonlinear vibration phenomenology through a combination of advanced mathematical fundamentals and worked-through modeling experiments. To guide them in determining novel stabilization characteristics for complex moving objects, coupled structures, as well as the stochastic stability of mechanical systems, the technical and methodological analysis is accompanied by industry-relevant practical examples, contributing much sought-after applicable knowledge.The book is intended for use by postgraduate students, academic researchers, and professional engineers alike.

  • Nursing Theorists and Their Work

    • 11th Edition
    • Martha Raile Alligood + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Theory**Understand the thinking of 39 leading nursing theorists in one comprehensive text! Nursing Theorists and Their Work, Eleventh Edition, provides a clear, in-depth look at nursing theories of historical and international significance. Each chapter presents a key nursing theory or philosophy, showing how systematic theoretical evidence enhances decision making, professionalism, and quality of care. Lead author Martha Raile Alligood is known nationally and internationally for her expertise in nursing theory. A classic in the field of nursing theory, this text uses objective critiques, case studies, and critical thinking activities to bridge the gap between nursing theory and application in the practice of nursing.

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