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  • Condensed Matter Structural Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Ruren Xu + 3 more
    • English
    Condensed Matter Structural Chemistry builds on the foundational establishment of condensed matter chemistry; a new discipline to advance chemical and physical sciences by integrating multi-level structural perspectives into reaction chemistry. This book focuses on the structural chemistry branch, emphasizing the dynamic evolution of condensed matter structures under diverse conditions. It systematically explores multi-level structures—from electronic and crystal phases to defects in solids—and their critical roles in chemical reactions, supported by advanced in situ characterization techniques and emerging AI-driven condensed-matter engineering.Sections highlights interdisciplinary connections with material and life sciences, addressing solids, liquids, and biological condensed phases, and illustrating how structural changes influence reaction pathways and outcomes. Intended for academic researchers, industrial developers, and advanced students in Chemistry, Physics, and Material Science, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the structural underpinnings of condensed-matter reactions.

  • Creating a Curriculum for Student Engagement

    Key Ideas for Health Professions Education
    • 1st Edition
    • Ronald M. Harden + 2 more
    • English
    Written by highly respected educationalists Harden, Harden, and Lilley, Creating a Curriculum for Student Engagement: Key Ideas for Health Professions Education is a practical guide covering the essential considerations of curriculum making. Using a unique approach, the authors provide a new mental model for planning and implementing a curriculum. Focusing on five stages of student engagement—interest, commitment, facilitation, futureproofing, and assessment—readers are offered numerous practical ideas from creating authentic and inclusive curricula through selecting and organising content, applying educational strategies, implementing new technologies, and embedding assessment for learning. Whether in medicine and healthcare professions or postgraduate and continuing education programmes, empower yourself and your curriculum design, development, and implementation teams to foster an environment where future clinicians are successfully trained to meet the needs of the communities they aim to serve.

  • Sleep in Women, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-2
    • Naricha Chirakalwasan
    • English
    In this issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editor Dr. Naricha Chirakalwasan brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Sleep in Women. Top experts provide a comprehensive review of sleep-related issues unique to women, exploring the physiological changes that affect sleep from adolescence through the reproductive years, pregnancy, and menopause. Articles also examine common sleep disorders in women and highlight future directions for research and clinical care.

  • Foundations of Digital Twins

    • 1st Edition
    • Tuan Anh Nguyen + 2 more
    • English
    Foundations of Digital Twins explains the fundamentals of digital twins, how digital twin technologies can gather real world data using the sensor networks that comprise the Internet of Things, and how that data can be sorted, analyzed, and used to improve services and increase sustainability. Structured in five sections, the book begins with an introductory overview of each technology, establishing a clear understanding of their individual roles and their potential when combined. The second section delves into data acquisition, featuring advanced sensors, drones, robots and actuators. Part Three considers data exchange and security, focusing on CPS, the internet of things, and blockchain.Part Four looks at how digital twins can impact on data computing, such as video streaming, cloud computing, fog computing and edge-computing. The final section explores the future opportunities and risks of adopting advanced technologies in this evolving field, including artificial intelligence, the ethical issues concerned when collecting and using data, and the security implications.

  • Updates in Preventative Cardiology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-2
    • Jared A. Spitz + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Jared A. Spitz and Ariela Orkaby bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Preventative Cardiology. Top experts in the field discuss the latest advancements in geriatric cardiology, including the latest guidelines and treatment protocols for managing heart diseases, innovative therapies, and strategies for preventing heart disease tailored for older adults.

  • Process Control

    Bringing Academia and Industry Together
    • 1st Edition
    • PaweÅ‚ D. DomaÅ„ski
    • English
    Process Control: Bridging Academic and Industry Together examines control engineering challenges in chemical engineering through the lens of academic researchers, plant engineers, and control system vendors. Covering a wide array of topics—from PID tuning and hybrid control strategies to alarm management and advanced ratio control—this book equips readers with a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of control engineering, exploring areas such as feedforward control, multi-loop systems, and energy production optimization. Control systems vendors will gain insights into strategies for minimizing the science-industry gap, while students will discover what knowledge and skills are essential in the industry.By fostering collaboration among these diverse groups, the book aims to inspire innovative solutions that can be effectively implemented in real-world settings, making it a must-read for young academic scientists eager to grasp the industrial challenges they will face. Plant engineers seeking to leverage the latest academic research in their work will also find the content to be informative. Each contributor in the book shares valuable insights into their experiences, addressing real-world problems and innovative solutions that will help shape industrial practice.

  • Biomolecular Kinetics

    • 4th Edition
    • Shijie Liu
    • English
    Biomolecular Kinetics bridges the gap between fundamental biochemistry and practical bioprocess applications. The book offers a clear and logical exploration of biomolecules, their relationships to cellular functions, and the formulation of fermentation media. With detailed derivations and visual aids, readers will swiftly grasp the essentials of cell chemistry, reaction rates, and the complexities of bioprocess engineering. The content is well-organized, beginning with an introduction to biological basics and progressing through key topics such as carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and metabolites. Readers will gain insights into cell feed formulation, chemical reaction principles, enzyme kinetics, and the design of experiments. Each chapter builds on the last, providing a thorough understanding of the mechanistic pathways of bioreactions and the quantitative analysis of bioprocess parameters.Biomolecu... Kinetics is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in biochemistry, biotechnology, and bioprocess engineering.

  • Bioprocess Engineering of Reactions

    • 4th Edition
    • Shijie Liu
    • English
    Bioprocess Engineering of Reactions, Fourth Edition is a systematic and comprehensive resource that explores principles and analysis of reactions within the bioprocess and biotechnology industries. The book provides a step-by-step guide to understanding batch, continuous, and fed-batch reactor operations, reflecting the growth behavior of cells through various phases. It introduces innovative pinch methods for optimizing batch reactors without relying on complex mathematical models while also addressing the intricacies of enzymatic systems and the impact of phase separation on reaction dynamics. Topics covered include biomolecular reaction basics, ideal flow reactors, batch fermentation, continuous culture, and the engineering of cells. Other sections emphasize sustainability and stability in bioprocess operations while discussing critical factors such as reactivity hazards and biohazards. With a focus on mass and heat transfer, reactor design, and real reactor deviations, the book equips readers with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of bioprocess engineering. It will be an invaluable resource for bioprocess engineers, researchers, and students in in biotechnology, chemical engineering, and molecular biology. By linking reactor operations to specific cell growth patterns and providing insights into optimization strategies, the book also empowers professionals to enhance productivity and ensure safety in their bioprocess endeavors.

  • Automatic Control Of Dynamic Systems

    Applications in Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
    • 1st Edition
    • Shangyan Zou + 2 more
    • English
    Dynamics and Control of Ocean Wave Energy Converters: Theory and Applications outlines the fundamental theory and applications of wave energy production techniques, with detailed explanations of the dynamics and hydrodynamics of wave energy converters. Methods and models of control are described next, including essential techniques from systems response and PID control to state space realization. Next, advanced reactive control techniques, such as Latching Control, Bang-Bang Control, and advanced optimal control algorithms, will be outlined. The final chapters show how to calculate optimal estimation for wave energy conversion using techniques such as Kalman Filters and Extended Kalman filters.Providing a range of problems and case studies to enhance understanding, this book will take readers from the essentials of wave energy conversion to advanced control techniques for responsive energy production.

  • Recent Advances in Exotic Animal Oncology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-2
    • Shangzhe Xie + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Shangzhe Xie and Michelle Sutherland bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Recent Advances in Exotic Animal Oncology. Top experts in the field provide an update on advances in avian, reptile and small mammal medicine, reflecting an increasing awareness of the diagnostic and treatment modalities available in human and veterinary oncology that have led to exotic pets and zoological species living longer and presenting more frequently for veterinary assessment and treatment for neoplastic conditions.

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