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  • Office-Based Surgical Procedures in Otolaryngology

    • 1st Edition
    • December 11, 2025
    • Raj Sindwani
    • English
    Recent advances in minimally invasive surgery have drastically increased the number of otolaryngological procedures that can now be offered in the office setting. Office-Based Surgical Procedures in Otolaryngology provides clear, highly illustrated discussions of in-office considerations and head and neck surgical procedures—all contributed by leading experts in the field of otolaryngology. Narrated companion videos help practicing otolaryngologists and otolaryngologists in training navigate each step of the procedure alongside experienced and knowledgeable surgeons.
  • Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery

    • 2nd Edition
    • December 11, 2025
    • Mohammad Hossein Abedin Nasab
    • English
    Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery, Second Edition provides an update on state-of-the-art systems and methods for robotic and computer-assisted surgeries. Written by leading researchers from academia and industry, this new edition includes over 700 illustrations, flowcharts, diagrams, and dedicated multimedia content across all chapters.This new edition also includes introductory chapters which discuss the fundamental concepts in robotics and image-guided surgery. Through its coverage of basic concepts and recent advances across all subspecialties, the book serves as a vital and comprehensive reference for engineers, surgeons, and researchers in the life science and healthcare world interested in surgical robotics.Fusing engineering, radiology, and surgical principles into one book, this new edition also includes coverage of new surgical devices and new surgical robotic systems, expanding the number of chapters from 39 to more than 50. Biomedical engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical and computer engineers, medical and engineering students, and surgeons in the field of surgical robotics and image-guided surgery will benefit from this comprehensive reference, written by global experts from across academia and industry.
  • Polymer-Based Nanostructured Barrier Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • December 10, 2025
    • V. Prajitha + 2 more
    • English
    Polymer-Based Nanostructured Barrier Materials offers an in-depth exploration into the latest advancements in nanostructured barrier technologies. The book covers a range of topics including processing, characterization, and applications, with a focus on polymeric materials utilized in barrier contexts. It details thermoplastics, thermoset polymers, elastomers, specialty elastomers, and biopolymers. The book delves into barrier mechanisms, testing standards, theoretical modeling, simulation, and industrial requirements for nanostructured barrier materials in packaging. It also addresses preparation for specific properties and applications such as edible packaging, active and intelligent packaging, corrosion protection, tire engineering, environmental remediation, and other novel uses.This comprehensive resource is aimed at researchers, advanced students, industrial scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals interested in barrier and nanomaterials.
  • Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2026 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • December 9, 2025
    • Elsevier
    • English
    Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! The bestselling Buck’s Step-by-Step Medical Coding is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. To reinforce your understanding, practice exercises follow the explanations of each coding concept. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, an Evolve website includes 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials. No other book so thoroughly covers all coding sets!
  • Guidelines for Climate Adaptive Forest Restoration and Reforestation Projects

    • 1st Edition
    • December 9, 2025
    • John A. Stanturf + 9 more
    • English
    Please note that this book is available as an Open Access title via Science Direct.Guidelines for Climate Adaptive Forest Restoration and Reforestation Projects addresses a critical problem in the field of forestry: how to manage the need of targeted seedlings for planting projects under climate change. Edited by experts in the field, this necessary guide focuses on the production and deployment of climate-adapted species and material that is essential for successful regeneration and restoration. It is an ideal resource for students of ecology, forest managers, and practitioners who contribute to the well-being of forest ecosystems.As forestry professionals often grapple with the complexities of climate impacts and the need to adapt forest management practices to the changing climate while preserving biodiversity and maintaining sustainable ecosystems, this is a welcomed resource.
  • Industrial Chemical Process Analysis and Design

    • 2nd Edition
    • December 8, 2025
    • Mariano Martín Martín
    • English
    Industrial Chemical Process Analysis and Design, Second Edition uses chemical engineering principles to explain the transformation of basic raw materials into major chemical products. The book discusses traditional processes to create products like nitric acid, sulphuric acid, ammonia, and methanol, as well as more novel products like bioethanol and biodiesel.In addition to providing full code and datasets for download, detailed discussion of advanced in technology, this edition also contains three new chapters. Firstly, covering polymers, including H and L D PE, PMMA, PC, biobased and full analysis of each, including full code for modelling across popular software. Secondly , evaluating phosphoric acid production and fertilizers, and Finally, the third new chapter focuses on blast furnaces – outlining not only the traditional technologies using C as reducing agent, but also analysis of novel technologies using hydrogen. This book will be a comprehensive guide to students and academics working with the latest techniques in process optimization at graduate level and above, including some upper undergraduate researchers. This book will also be very valuable for academics looking to teach or lecture in chemical process engineering. This books will also be a very useful resource for anyone within the process industry - to introduce the analysis of novel technologies as well as the modelling examples including recent software such as python, gProms or even Excel or Matlab to solve reactor modelling and units operation but also process simulators applied to typical chemical processes.
  • Utilizing Earth Observation Data in Reaching Sustainable Development Goals

    • 1st Edition
    • December 6, 2025
    • Aqil Tariq + 2 more
    • English
    Utilizing Earth Observation Data in Reaching Sustainable Development Goals explores the transformative potential of Earth observation data through case studies showcasing its pivotal role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing regions. The book begins with a historical and theoretical overview of EO data missions, then shifts to actionable SDGs, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned. This comprehensive work delves into the dynamic interplay between technology and sustainability. The book utilizes a consistent template for each chapter, exploring instances where satellite imagery, remote sensing, and geospatial analytics converge to provide actionable insights.It emphasizes both achievements and obstacles, offering practical solutions and strategies for effective implementation.
  • Quantitative Geomorphology in the Artificial intelligence Era

    Applications of AI for Earth and Environmental Change
    • 1st Edition
    • December 6, 2025
    • Hamid Reza Pourghasemi + 1 more
    • English
    Quantitative Geomorphology in the Artificial Intelligence Era: Applications of AI for Earth and Environmental Change focuses on bridging the gaps in this emerging discipline, it delves into the complex interplay between landforms and the processes that shape them, offering innovative solutions through AI and data-driven methods. The book addresses the standards, quality assessment of data, spatial and temporal analysis tools, and rigorous validation techniques in geomorphology. It uses computational intelligence as a pivotal tool alongside GIS, remote sensing, and other advanced technologies. Readers will find a holistic resource that fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among geological fields, aiming to address geomorphological challenges, hazards, and solutions. By harnessing AI, GIS, remote sensing, machine learning, and geophysical techniques, it offers new dimensions to existing assessment methods and techniques.
  • Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering Processes

    From Theory to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Ahad Ghaemi + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering Processes: From Theory to Applications serves as a comprehensive resource on artificial neural networks within chemical engineering, including understanding the fundamental principles, learning about relevant algorithms and architectures, and exploring practical case studies. This book covers theoretical principles, relevant algorithms, and practical case studies, this book covers artificial neural network concepts, architectures, and algorithms, with a focus on applications in chemical engineering processes. This book also addressed common challenges by providing practical guidance through successful case studies, offering insights on data pre-processing, model selection, training strategies, and performance evaluation. The book serves as a valuable tool for bridging the gap between neural networks and their practical implementation in chemical engineering.This book will be an invaluable resource for chemical Engineers, particularly researchers and industry professionals working in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. It will also be a very useful guide for Graduate and Postgraduate Students in Chemical Engineering and machine learning. Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering will also be a valuable resource for anyone working with artificial neural networks in other industries, particularly data scientists and analysts.
  • Chemical Looping Processes

    Fundamentals, Current Status, and Future Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Nader Mahinpey
    • English
    Chemical Looping Processes: Fundamentals, Current Status, and Future Perspectives is a comprehensive reference for researchers involved in chemical looping processes. The book provides a systematic grasp of the fundamental principles underlying chemical looping and its various applications in conversion and emissions control. It presents recent advancements in chemical looping technologies, current emerging trends, and future outlooks to address the challenges for technology commercialization. Each chapter displays the principles of the specific process, describing its thermodynamics, kinetics, oxygen carrier development, and reactor specifications and design.Finally, application details and benefits are shown, along with faced challenges such as process optimization and how they are addressed. Future trends round out this edition.