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  • Remote Sensing and GIS in Peri-Urban Research

    Perspectives on Global Change, Sustainability and Resilience
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 11
    • Mehebub Sahana
    • English
    Remote Sensing and GIS in Peri-Urban Research: Perspectives on Global Change, Sustainability and Resilience, Eleventh Edition provides the most recent methods and techniques, incorporating geoinformatics-based practices to map, evaluate, and model urban landscape attributes and changes. The book provides theory, methodology, and future perspectives of remote sensing and GIS techniques applied to peri-urban modelling, analysis and sustainability through the use of spatio-temporal geospatial datasets. It also includes case studies of real-world data sets, with applicable algorithms, techniques and methods for study.This will be a useful reference for researchers and academics in remote sensing, GIS, and spatial analysis, and environmental or urban scientists wanting to implement remote sensing technologies in their research.

  • Pressure Transient Analysis

    Pressure Derivative
    • 1st Edition
    • Djebbar Tiab
    • English
    Pressure Transient Analysis: Pressure Derivative provides focuses on applications of pressure and derivative data for interpretation of pressure transient tests, offering alternatives to costly commercial software. Building from basics, this practical text spans: wells near single and multi-boundary systems, hydraulically fractured wells, naturally fractured reservoirs, interpretation of interference and pulse tests, gas well test analysis (including sources of emissions and decarbonizing strategies, geological sequestration, CCS risks and stress on CCS), multiphase flow, injectivity and falloff tests, rate transient and multi-rate tests, partially penetrated / perforated vertical and slanted wells, and horizontal wells in conventional and unconventional reservoirs.Many techniques and equations presented in this book can be found in the black box of commercial well-test analysis software packages – this practical text unlocks, unpacks, and makes critical, analytical tools accessible to core users.

  • Applying Pathophysiological Concepts for the NCLEX-RN®: Through an Inclusive Lens

    • 1st Edition
    • Kaveri Roy
    • English
    Develop clinical judgment, understand the role of social determinants of health in patient care, and build pathophysiological connections to decision-making! An inclusive guide, Applying Pathophysiological Concepts for the NCLEX-RN® helps you understand pathophysiology principles, how they relate to the social determinants of health, and how they relate to improving patient care. Coverage of diseases and disorders is organized by body system, with each chapter including an overview of the topic, a guide to study along with study tips, realistic case studies, and challenge questions asking you to apply your knowledge to clinical situations. Written by noted nurse educator Kaveri Roy, this text features a strong focus on clinical judgment that makes it a perfect study and review tool for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN®.

  • Machine Learning for Powder-Based Metal Additive Manufacturing

    • 1st Edition
    • Gurminder Singh + 3 more
    • English
    Machine Learning for Powder-based Metal Additive Manufacturing outlines machine learning (ML) methods for additive manufacturing (AM) of metals that will improve product quality, optimize manufacturing processes, and reduce costs. The book combines ML and AM methods to develop intelligent models that train AM techniques in pre-processing, process optimization, and post-processing for optimized microstructure, tensile and fatigue properties, and biocompatibility for various applications. The book covers ML for design in AM, ML for materials development and intelligent monitoring in metal AM, both geometrical deviation and physics informed machine learning modeling, as well as data-driven cost estimation by ML.In addition, optimization for slicing and orientation, ML to create models of materials for AM processes, ML prediction for better mechanical and microstructure prediction, and feature extraction by sensing data are all covered, and each chapter includes a case study.

  • Advances in Sustainable Humidification-Dehumidification Thermal Desalination Systems

    4E Analysis, Process Integration, and Materials
    • 1st Edition
    • Majid Amidpour + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Sustainable Humidification-Dehum... Thermal Desalination Systems: 4E Analysis, Process Integration, and Materials presents the newest developments in humidification–dehum... (HDH) systems and improvements in their applications for reducing energy usage.This book is split into three parts, first outlining principles, analysis, and optimization of HDH technology, its economy, its impacts on the environment, and a multistage approach for maximizing energy efficiency. This is followed by practical guides on implementing sustainable HDH systems within a variety of hybridization scenarios. Finally, this book provides an evaluation of different packing materials for HDH desalination units.Showing how the major advances in this technology impact the energy requirements of fresh-water production, Advances in Sustainable Humidification-Dehum... Thermal Desalination Systems: 4E Analysis, Process Integration, and Materials takes readers from fundamental principles to sustainable real-world applications of HDH thermal desalination systems.

  • Speech Signal Processing Based on Deep Learning in Complex Acoustic Environments

    • 1st Edition
    • Xiao-Lei Zhang
    • English
    Speech Signal Processing Based on Deep Learning in Complex Acoustic Environments provides a detailed discussion of deep learning-based robust speech processing and its applications. The book begins by looking at the basics of deep learning and common deep network models, followed by front-end algorithms for deep learning-based speech denoising, speech detection, single-channel speech enhancement multi-channel speech enhancement, multi-speaker speech separation, and the applications of deep learning-based speech denoising in speaker verification and speech recognition.

  • Heart Failure with reduced Ejection Fraction, An issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-4
    • Asad Ghafoor
    • English
    In this issue of Cardiology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Asad Ghafoor brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction. Top experts in the field cover issues such as choosing temporary mechanical support in cardiogenic shock; sequencing in quadruple therapy for HFrEF; the war against heart failure hospitalizations: remote monitoring and the case for expanding criteria; the uncertain benefit from ICDs in nonischemic cardiomyopathy; frailty and its spectrum of implications in HFrEF; and more.

  • Arthritis and Related Conditions, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-4
    • Frederick M. Azar
    • English
    In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics, guest editors from the esteemed Campbell Clinic bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Arthritis and Related Conditions. Despite ongoing research and development of new treatment modalities, arthritis remains a serious health crisis, and is the leading cause of disability and earning loss among adults in the United States. In this issue, ten top experts present information about causes and treatments in adults and children with arthritis to keep readers up to date with recent advances in the field.

  • Before We Are Born

    Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects
    • 11th Edition
    • Mark G. Torchia + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Anatomy/Embryology**... revised and updated with the latest advances in human embryology, including the cellular and molecular basis of development, Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 11th Edition, offers clinically relevant and highly illustrated coverage of this complex field. It is based on the popular text The Developing Human, written by the same expert and experienced educator author team. Coverage has been carefully selected to provide an easily accessible understanding of all the core aspects of embryology, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development.

  • Water Resources Monitoring, Management, and Sustainability

    Application of Geostatistics and Geospatial Modeling
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 16
    • Subodh Chandra Pal + 3 more
    • English
    Water Resources Monitoring, Management, and Sustainability: Application of Geostatistics and Geospatial Modeling, Volume 16, a new volume in the Developments in Environmental Science series, introduces a variety of advanced modeling techniques like changing climate and land use/land cover, hydrological models, and machine learning approaches. These techniques are applied to address water resources and environmental monitoring, as well as planning and sustainable management of water resources. Further, the book discusses how to manage water resources at various local, regional, and international levels while incorporating environmental considerations.Final... it delves into cutting-edge techniques based on open-source software and R statistical programming, Google Earth Engine, and modeling in modern artificial intelligence techniques, with a particular emphasis on recent trends in datamining techniques and robust modeling in water resource crisis-related hazards.

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