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    • Food Industry 5.0

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Abdo Hassoun
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Food Industry 5.0: Components, Opportunities, and Challenges explores the innovative technologies set to transform the future of food production and processing. The book opens by defining the principles of Food Industry 5.0, emphasizing human-centricity, resilience, and sustainability as its core foundations. Readers are introduced to a range of cutting-edge advancements—such as regenerative conversational AI, the Internet of Everything, miniaturized sensors, cobots, advanced drones, and 4D printing—that are expected to shape the landscape of tomorrow’s food industry. These technologies promise to drive efficiency, adaptability, and greater integration between humans and machines.The book is structured in three parts: the first provides an overview of Food Industry 5.0’s foundational concepts; the second examines the enabling technologies and their evolution from Food Industry 4.0; while the third addresses challenges in technology adoption and highlights future research directions. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights for researchers, scholars, and students interested in the intersection of advanced technology and the food sector, making it a key resource for understanding the next wave of industry transformation.

    • Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Indrajeet Kumar + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management: Advantages, Challenges and Further Improvement offers a compelling and comprehensive exploration of sustainable agricultural waste management. Each chapter delves into crucial aspects of organic waste, ranging from its ecological impacts to innovative solutions and policy considerations with the goal of providing both currently actionable insights and inspiring additional research and development. Including diverse perspectives throughout, the book leads the reader from understanding the ecological dynamics of agricultural waste to exploring circular economy tactics and technological innovations, offering a well-rounded view of the field. The inclusion of topics such as bioactive compounds, biochar solutions, clean energy production, and nanotechnology applications provides practical insights and potential avenues for addressing agricultural waste challenges in agricultural waste management. Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management caters to advanced students, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and environmental advocates working in sustainable waste management.

    • Starch Conjugates

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Aayushi Deepak Kadam + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Starch Conjugates: Properties and Applications a volume in the Applications of Starches in Food and Packaging Series, compiles the latest research findings, methodologies, and case studies of starch conjugates synthesis techniques and applications across different industries, such as Food, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical, and Biomedical Engineering. The book brings detailed analysis and practical insights into the synthesis, characterization, and utilization of starch conjugates, ultimately fostering innovation and an eco-friendly alternative to conventional materials, driving advancements in materials science and technology. Practical case studies and real-world examples offer practical guidance to researchers and industry professionals, aiding them in developing and implementing starch conjugate-based solutions. The book also serves as a problem-solving resource for those facing challenges in utilizing starch conjugates, offering strategies, best practices, and expert advice to overcome obstacles and optimize outcomes. With contributions from experts across various disciplines, the book provides an interdisciplinary perspective, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers and professionals from different backgrounds.

    • Explainable AI in Clinical Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Arvind Panwar + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 4 1 1 1 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 4 1 1 2 7
      Explainable AI in Clinical Practice: Methods, Applications, and Implementation delivers an essential roadmap for bridging advanced artificial intelligence technologies with real-world healthcare settings. As AI increasingly supports clinical decision-making, the demand for clarity and trust in these systems is paramount. This book assembles leading experts to present a robust framework that ensures AI-driven recommendations are transparent, interpretable, and grounded in solid clinical judgment. Through in-depth exploration of diagnostic support and treatment planning, readers gain practical strategies for making AI tools understandable and accountable, supporting high-quality patient care and ethical standards throughout the process.In addition, the book provides real-world case studies and discusses ethical considerations to help readers transform opaque AI models into reliable healthcare assets. It offers targeted solutions for a broad range of stakeholders, including clinicians looking to confidently adopt AI and technical teams seeking clear implementation guidelines.

    • Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer: Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies explores contemporary methods for diagnosing and treating lung cancer using cutting-edge nanotechnology. The book provides a foundational understanding of lung cancer biology, detailing innovative nanodrug delivery strategies and their practical applications in treatment. The content is strategically structured, covering the design, synthesis, and application of nanodrug delivery systems. Chapters delve into specific technologies such as gold nanoparticles, exosome-mediated therapies, and siRNA-based gene silencing. The book also addresses challenges like drug resistance and toxicity, offering insights into future research directions and advancements in the field. This book benefits graduate students, researchers, and healthcare professionals by seamlessly integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications. It serves as an essential educational resource, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex challenges in lung cancer treatment using nanomedicine. This comprehensive guide ensures that readers stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscape of cancer therapeutics.

    • Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Cancers

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Cancers examines the transformative impact of AI technologies on diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal malignancies. This book explores how advanced algorithms, particularly deep learning models, enhance the analysis of medical imaging, including endoscopic, MRI, and CT scans, facilitating earlier and more accurate identification of cancers such as esophageal, stomach, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The content covers AI's multifaceted applications, from improving diagnostic accuracy to personalizing treatment strategies based on genomic and clinical data. It discusses how machine learning predicts patient outcomes and optimizes treatment plans while also addressing AI's role in accelerating drug discovery and clinical trials. For an academic audience, this book provides crucial insights into AI's current and future applications in GI oncology. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of AI diagnostic tools and personalized treatment strategies, equipping researchers and clinicians with the knowledge to leverage these advancements for improved patient care and outcomes in gastrointestinal cancers.

    • Drug Discovery

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Renren Bai
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Drug Discovery: Traditional Approaches and Advanced Strategies serves as a comprehensive guide to the evolving world of pharmaceutical research. The monograph bridges time-honored methods and the latest innovations, with particular attention paid to the transformative influence of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies on drug development. As the industry experiences rapid change, the book equips readers to understand and navigate the shifting landscape, fostering improved research efficiency and higher clinical success rates. Organized into three distinct sections, it delivers a thorough exploration of essential trends, foundational concepts, and the dynamic future of drug discovery.The book not only covers traditional drug target identification and lead optimization but also delves into groundbreaking techniques such as targeted protein degradation and innovative design strategies. By integrating practical case studies with real-world applications, it becomes an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and professionals.

    • Biosimilars and Biologics in Cancer Treatment

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Kuttiappan Anitha + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Biosimilars and Biologics in Cancer Therapy: An Era in Therapeutic Strategies offers an in-depth exploration of the evolving role of biosimilars and biologics in cancer treatment. The book presents a clear overview of the challenges and opportunities these therapies bring, backed by current evidence and a thorough discussion of regulatory and economic factors. It serves as a comprehensive educational resource designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and everyday clinical practice, providing readers with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles, historical context, and mechanisms of action behind biologics and biosimilars.Readers will also discover emerging strategies such as combination therapies and personalized medicine, ensuring the content is relevant for researchers, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals. International expert contributors share the latest advancements, offering practical guidance for integrating biosimilars and biologics into cancer care and inspiring future oncology research.

    • Immunological Aspects of Preterm Birth

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Irina Burd MD
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Immunological Aspects of Preterm Birth: Phenotypes of Preterm Birth, Immune Mechanisms, and Pathway Forward bridges reproductive immunology of preterm birth to subtypes, phenotypes, and bedside prevention and treatment. The book reviews the role of the different immune mechanisms during pregnancy that lead to preterm birth, along with the fetal programming effects that are connected to maternal immune activation. In addition, it discusses immune cells and their products and cytokines and chemokines as central for the success of the pregnancy.While our knowledge on the role of immune cells and the inflammatory process in preterm birth has grown exponentially in the last 10 years, connecting basic science to clinical science and the development of new therapeutics has not progressed as rapidly. This book assists researchers in understanding the basic immunologic mechanisms and inflammatory processes associated with preterm birth and fills an urgent need for the development of therapeutics in this space.

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