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  • Foundations of High-Performance Computing

    A Comprehensive Guide to Systems, Concepts, and Programming
    • 1st Edition
    • Oscar Diez
    • English
    Foundations of High Performance Computing: A Comprehensive Guide to Systems, Concepts, and Programming offers a comprehensive reference on high-performance computing (HPC). Laying the groundwork for the companion text, High-Performance Computing: Applications and Frontiers, this book serves as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts, systems, and introductory programming techniques. It focuses on infrastructure, programming basics, and practical access to HPC systems, covering the evolution of HPC and offering an architectural overview of HPC systems. In addition, it explores resource management and performance metrics in parallel systems, discussing practical access to HPC and considering the concepts behind distributed and shared memory. Other sections focuses on OpenMP for multithreading, MPI programming, GPU computing, OpenACC, and CUDA, and parallel I/O, data management, filesystems, cloud based HPC, and virtualization. The book concludes with a reference and glossary, equipping the reader with a thorough grounding in the basics of HPC and providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary guide on the principles and concepts that underpin high performance computing. It is designed for graduate students, early-career professionals, and researchers seeking to build a solid foundation in HPC.

  • Microbiology & Immunology Case Reports

    • 1st Edition
    • Ken S. Rosenthal + 5 more
    • English
    Microbiology and Immunology Case Reports: Beyond the Pearls is a case-based reference that covers the key material essential for USMLE and exam preparation. Focusing on the practical information you need to know, it teaches how to analyze a clinical vignette, sharpening your clinical decision-making skills and helping you formulate an evidence-based approach to realistic patient scenarios.

  • Solar-Driven Photothermal Membrane Distillation

    Assessment, Advances and Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Manoj Kumar Sharma + 1 more
    • English
    Solar-driven Photothermal Membrane Distillation: Assessment, Advances, and Challenges explores the intersection of renewable energy, water treatment, membrane technology, and sustainable development. It focuses on membrane distillation, a promising technology for desalination and water purification, and specifically examines the use of solar energy to drive the distillation process. The book addresses challenges and provides practical solutions for implementing and optimizing solar-driven photothermal membrane distillation systems, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water treatment technologies in ensuring water security and environmental conservation.Solar-d... Photothermal Membrane Distillation: Assessment, Advances, and Challenges is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators interested in advancing knowledge and promoting the adoption of solar-driven membrane distillation for sustainable water treatment.

  • Introduction and Applications of Machine Learning in Geotechnics

    • 1st Edition
    • Zong Woo Geem + 5 more
    • English
    Introduction and Applications of Machine Learning in Geotechnics offers a comprehensive exploration of machine learning methodologies and their diverse applications in geotechnical engineering. The book begins with a detailed review of machine learning methods tailored for geotechnical applications, setting the foundation for subsequent chapters. Regression models are utilized to predict shear wave velocities while optimization-based approaches are employed to determine the optimal dimensions of reinforced concrete (RC) retaining walls. The book further explores the identification of gravelly soil through optimized machine learning models and predicts stress-strain responses using data from simple shear tests.Additionally, it outlines the forecasting of liquefaction events triggered by seismic activities and estimates the uniaxial compressive strength of soil using machine learning techniques. The prediction of vertical effective stress and specific penetration resistance is examined to enhance soil characterization and geotechnical analyses. The authors' provide valuable insights for geotechnical engineers and researchers seeking to leverage advanced computational tools for enhanced geotechnical assessments and design processes.

  • Technologies for Soil and Water Pollution Remediation

    • 1st Edition
    • Sivakumar Uthandi + 3 more
    • English
    Technologies for Soil and Water Pollution Remediation explores advanced microbial methods and practical solutions for effectively addressing soil and water contamination. The book addresses critical issues in soil and water pollution while outlining the pressing environmental challenges associated with soil and water contamination, emphasizing the urgent need for effective remediation strategies. Sections highlight the identification and classification of contaminants, their sources, and impacts on ecosystems and human health. Key methodologies discussed include advanced bioremediation techniques, phytoremediation, and emerging technologies such as microbial electrogenesis and photocatalytic treatments.

  • Foundations of Geophysical Electromagnetic Theory and Methods

    • 3rd Edition
    • Michael S. Zhdanov
    • English
    Foundations of Geophysical Electromagnetic Theory and Methods, Third Edition provides a comprehensive treatment of electromagnetic (EM) theory and its applications in geophysics. This updated edition incorporates more than a decade of advances in theoretical developments, numerical modeling, and practical EM surveying while maintaining the clarity and rigor of previous editions. The book begins with an introduction to field theory, including the differential calculus of vector fields and foundational principles underlying classical electromagnetic formulations. It then reviews the core elements of EM theory, covering Maxwell’s equations, models of EM induction in the Earth, and the behavior of electromagnetic fields in heterogeneous media.Subsequent chapters address the inversion and imaging of EM data, discussing the theory of ill-posed inverse problems, regularization strategies, electromagnetic inversion methodologies, and migration techniques used to construct subsurface images. The volume then turns to applied geophysical methods, examining the electromagnetic properties of rocks and minerals, the generation and measurement of EM fields, and survey techniques across a range of domains, including direct current, induced polarization, natural-field EM, controlled-source EM, and marine and airborne EM methods. A set of case studies illustrates the practical use of EM methods in geophysics, including mineral and energy resource exploration.

  • Inflammatory Arthritis Beyond the Joints

    Comorbidities and other Manifestations
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 18
    • Fabiola Atzeni + 1 more
    • English
    Inflammatory Arthritis Beyond the Joints, Volume 18 in Elsevier’s Handbook for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases series, provides an extensive review of the most recent research on various comorbidities and EAMs associated with inflammatory arthritis. The book emphasizes early detection, which is crucial for improving patient quality of life and survivability outcomes, as many adults with inflammatory arthritis also suffer from other chronic conditions. The book's chapters cover comorbidities and EAMs in both early and late disease stages.They delve into the mechanisms behind the development of these conditions and examine the impact of new treatment strategies specific to inflammatory arthritis and related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, metabolic bone disease, infection, neoplasia, respiratory disease, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney issues, mental health conditions, and neurological diseases. This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers and clinicians focused on inflammatory arthritis and its associated conditions.

  • Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in the Atmospheric and Aquatic Environments

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 113
    • English
    Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in the Atmospheric and Aquatic Environments, Volume 113 delves into the dynamic and complex roles of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) across atmospheric and aquatic environments. Specific chapters in this new release include an Assessment of the state-of-the-art developments on reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in atmospheric and aquatic matrices, Occurrence, fate and effects of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species on biogeochemical cycles in aquatic ecosystems, Sampling, sample-handling, and analytical approaches for measuring reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in aquatic matrices, and more.Additional chapters cover Nanoparticle-based sensors for the selective detection of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in environmental matrices: limitations, progress, and perspectives and Atmospheric reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and their effects on air quality and human health.

  • Microbiología médica

    • 10th Edition
    • Patrick R. Murray + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Microbiología médica, 10.ª edición, es una obra de referencia en el complejo y cambiante campo de la microbiología. Con un enfoque completo, práctico y orientado a la clínica, este texto presenta de forma clara y accesible los conceptos fundamentales de la microbiología médica, la inmunología y las enfermedades infecciosas. Su contenido explica los microorganismos y su interacción con el organismo humano y el medio ambiente, proporcionando las bases necesarias para comprender su papel tanto en la salud individual y pública como en el desarrollo de las enfermedades humanas. La obra está diseñada para ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar un conocimiento sólido y actualizado de las principales áreas de la microbiología, incluyendo bacteriología, virología, micología, parasitología e inmunología. Su enfoque responde a una pregunta clave en la práctica clínica: qué información es necesaria para comprender cómo diagnosticar y tratar a un paciente con una infección. Entre las novedades de esta edición destaca la inclusión de una nueva sección compuesta por ocho capítulos dedicados a las enfermedades infecciosas organizadas por sistemas orgánicos, lo que permite situar los procesos infecciosos en su contexto clínico y facilita la integración entre la ciencia básica y la práctica médica. Además, el contenido se complementa con fotografías y casos clínicos que ayudan a relacionar los fundamentos microbiológicos con los síndromes clínicos. La nueva edición en español está prologada por el Dr. Rogelio de J. Treviño-Rangel, Jefe del Departamento de Microbiología,Facult... de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (México). La obra ofrece acceso a contenido adicional online en castellano consistente en un conjunto de casos clínicos, más de 200 preguntas de autoevaluación y vídeos.

  • Anatomía para el radiodiagnóstico

    • 4th Edition
    • Stephanie Ryan + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Anatomía para el radiodiagnóstico se incorpora a nuestro catálogo como una obra de referencia que ofrece una visión completa y actualizada de la anatomía desde la perspectiva del diagnóstico por imagen. Diseñado para facilitar la interpretación de las principales pruebas radiológicas —como la tomografía computarizada, la resonancia magnética y la ecografía—, este manual proporciona las bases anatómicas necesarias para comprender con precisión las imágenes médicas en la práctica clínica. La obra combina la descripción anatómica clásica de órganos y sistemas con su correlación directa en imágenes radiológicas, lo que permite al lector relacionar fácilmente la anatomía con su representación en las diferentes modalidades de imagen. El contenido se apoya en numerosos recursos visuales, como diagramas en color, imágenes cuidadosamente etiquetadas y los recuadros «Perlas radiológicas», que resaltan los aspectos clínicos más relevantes y ayudan a consolidar los conceptos clave. Esta edición ha sido completamente actualizada para reflejar los avances más recientes en el campo de la imagen médica. Incluye más de 100 imágenes nuevas o revisadas y contenidos ampliados sobre áreas de gran interés clínico, como la identificación de lóbulos y giros cerebrales en imágenes axiales, la anatomía pulmonar en tomografía computarizada de alta resolución, la resonancia magnética del hígado y la próstata o la anatomía musculoesquelética relacionada con lesiones deportivas. Por su enfoque claro y didáctico, este libro resulta especialmente útil para para estudiantes de Medicina pero también para radiólogos en formación y especialistas en radiología, técnicos de radiodiagnóstico y otros profesionales sanitarios que necesitan comprender la anatomía desde la perspectiva de la imagen médica. Incluye acceso al e-book en inglés, que permite acceder al contenido completo, realizar búsquedas, tomar anotaciones y estudiar de forma flexible desde cualquier dispositivo.

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