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  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 89
    • Atta-ur-Rahman
    • English
    Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 89 covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting-edge accounts of fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis, and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products. As natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects, this book is a welcomed and timely resource.With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty

    • 2nd Edition
    • Babak Azizzadeh + 5 more
    • English
    Concise yet comprehensive, Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty, 2nd Edition, allows you to tap into the knowledge and expertise of leading reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgeons to achieve the results your patients expect. This multimedia resource provides expert guidance from Drs. Babak Azizzadeh, Paul S. Nassif, Grace Lee Peng, William Numa, Calvin Johnson, Jr., Mark R. Murphy, and other renowned surgeons who guide you through open and endonasal primary and secondary rhinoplasty techniques. Step-by-step procedures, color line drawings, intraoperative photographs, and narrated videos help you master the nuances of each technique, avoid pitfalls, manage complications, and optimize results for every patient.

  • Treatment of Skin Disease

    Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies
    • 7th Edition
    • Mark Lebwohl + 3 more
    • English
    Using a convenient A-to-Z organization, Treatment of Skin Disease, 7th Edition, covers more than 260 of the dermatologic conditions you’re most likely to encounter. This award-winning, up-to-date text puts every possible therapeutic option at your disposal—including management strategies, first- to third-line therapies, and off-label uses—for a truly complete guide to the vast array of dermatologic treatment options. Summaries of each treatment strategy are accompanied by detailed discussions of treatment choices, with clear evidence levels ranging from double-blind randomised controlled trials to anecdotal reports.

  • Diabetes and Glycemic Management: Hospital to Home, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 110-3
    • Maya Fayfman + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Maya Fayfman and Sara C. Markley Webster bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diabetes and Blood Glucose Management: Home and Hospital. Top experts discuss diagnosis and management of diabetes in the inpatient and outpatient settings to help ensure that clinicians are comfortable addressing all aspects of diabetes control.

  • Rethinking Rural

    Data-Driven Approaches for Sustainable Development
    • 1st Edition
    • Luca Salvati
    • English
    Rethinking Rural: Data-Driven Approaches for Sustainable Development offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of sustainable rural development through a quantitative lens. Drawing on official statistics, spatial analysis, and refined indicators, this edited volume brings together leading scholars from ecology, economics, and planning to rethink the environmental-econom... nexus shaping rural territories. With a focus on Europe and the Mediterranean, but applicable globally, the book emphasizes continuous, spatially explicit monitoring of socioecological and socioeconomic complexities to inform effective, place-specific policies that enhance sustainability and resilience.Structure... in three parts, the book first presents integrated perspectives on rural system evolution, including climate change impacts, land use, and socioeconomic drivers across diverse contexts such as Mediterranean landscapes and Colombia’s deforestation. The second part details traditional and advanced tools for monitoring rural environments, from territorial indicators to wildfire and habitat assessment. The final section addresses planning and policy challenges, evaluating natural disaster management, resilience strategies, environmental degradation costs, and socio-demographic influences on tourism insurance.

  • Mechanical Anisotropy of Tropical Residual Soil

    • 1st Edition
    • Xinyu Liu + 1 more
    • English
    Mechanical Anisotropy of Tropical Residual Soil provides an in-depth exploration of the directional dependence of mechanical properties in tropical residual soils, a critical factor influencing geotechnical behavior and engineering applications in tropical regions. The book begins by outlining the fundamental geotechnical properties unique to tropical residual soils, setting the stage for a focused investigation into their mechanical anisotropy. It presents a comprehensive experimental framework designed to analyze anisotropic behavior, emphasizing both shear strength and stiffness variations with direction. Sections explore the soil’s response to principal stress rotation, highlighting how stress orientation affects soil performance and structural stability.The book further examines the origins of mechanical anisotropy, discussing the microstructural and geological factors that contribute to this phenomenon. Throughout, the book integrates experimental findings with theoretical insights to provide a holistic understanding of anisotropic characteristics. Concluding with a summary and future outlook, the work identifies gaps in current knowledge and suggests directions for further research, aiming to improve predictive models and practical design approaches for tropical residual soils.

  • Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry IV

    • 4th Edition
    • David Rotella + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry, Fourth Edition, Four Volume Set provides a contemporary and forward-looking critical analysis and summary of recent developments, emerging trends, and recently identified new areas where medicinal chemistry is having an impact. The discipline of medicinal chemistry continues to evolve as it adapts to new opportunities and strives to solve new challenges. These include drug targeting, biomolecular therapeutics, development of chemical biology tools, data collection and analysis, in silico models as predictors for biological properties, identification and validation of new targets, approaches to quantify target engagement, new methods for synthesis of drug candidates such as green chemistry, development of novel scaffolds for drug discovery, and the role of regulatory agencies in drug discovery. A list of new areas covered includes: - newer assays, techniques, applications in medicinal chemistry - use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug discovery and development (prediction of drug efficacy, toxicity, and ADME properties, identification of new drug targets; design of novel drug candidates) - big data - chemical biology - degradation technologies - Precision medicine (targeted therapies; the use of biomarkers to guide drug development)

  • Nano-Delivering Plant Biostimulants and Anti-Pathogenic Agents

    • 1st Edition
    • Jen-Tsung Chen
    • English
    Nano-Delivering Plant Biostimulants and Anti-Pathogenic Agents examines the role of nanotechnology in strengthening plant disease resilience. The book examines the development and application of engineered nanoparticles (NPs) in plant protection, emphasizing their capacity to boost plant immunity and target specific pathogens. It also covers the latest breakthroughs in nanoparticle synthesis, characterization, and mechanisms of action in plant–pathogen interactions.The text further explores the integration of nanoparticles with biostimulants, including plant growth regulators (PGRs) and growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs), as well as the emerging use of nanobiofertilizers. It emphasizes how these advanced nanodelivery systems can optimize the efficiency of plant disease management strategies, including pest control and antimicrobial delivery.Finally, the volume addresses key topics such as the use of silver, metalloid, and carbon nanomaterials for disease prevention and plant protection. It also delves into the regulatory and ethical considerations surrounding nano-agrobiotechnolo... offering critical insights into its safe and sustainable application. This book serves as an essential resource for those exploring innovative, nanotechnology-drive... solutions in agriculture.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Polymeric Materials for Energy Storage Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • API Popoola + 3 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Polymeric Materials for Energy Storage Applications synthesizes cutting-edge and developing research on additive manufacturing of polymeric materials for energy storage, covering the most recent developments in materials development, design optimization, process optimization, and characterization techniques. The book discusses how additive manufactured polymeric materials can be used for fuel cell components, batteries, supercapacitors, wind and solar energy storage, photovoltaic materials, and other energy-related applications. Fabrication techniques, design optimization methods, modeling approaches, and the mechanics of these materials are each covered in depth.

  • Wastewater Treatment with Biochar

    From Fundamental Research to Technical Developments and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Wastewater Treatment with Biochar: From Fundamental Research to Technical Developments and Applications explores the transformative role of biochar as an innovative solution in wastewater treatment systems. With rising global concerns about water pollution and the impact of climate change, this text examines biochar's potential to serve as a powerful adsorbent material that supports cleaner water practices and contributes to achieving carbon neutrality. By bridging core scientific principles with practical applications, the book provides a comprehensive examination of how biochar can address environmental challenges while driving sustainable advancements in water management technologies.Beyond its focus on biochar's efficiency in wastewater treatment, the book delves into cutting-edge research methodologies and technical developments shaping the future of this field. It considers the scalability of biochar applications, challenges in implementation, and the economic feasibility of integrating biochar into existing systems.

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