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  • AI and Global Health

    Unlocking Transformative Potential
    • 1st Edition
    • Adil Haider
    • English
    AI and Global Health: Unlocking Transformative Potential provides a roadmap for practitioners to apply and leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen health systems using the World Health Organization's health systems approach. The book's combination of case studies and secondary research inspires the possibility of what can happen using AI in healthcare, ensuring the use of robust, scientific evidence to draw conclusions. Additionally, readers will learn from others in settings where AI has been a tool for change, providing healthcare practitioners and policymakers with what they need to think through how it can be applied in resource limited settings.The book provides a strong call to action for policymakers and healthcare leaders of governments, international organizations, and healthcare institutions to take the lead in AI implementation as a key lever for advancing global health goals through a systems approach. As AI is a rapidly evolving field with significant investment made in this industry in recent years from government and the private sector, this book articulates how this growth can be harnessed for countries that need a different approach to addressing global health problems.

  • Starch and Health

    Nutrition, Metabolism and Medical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Monica Trif + 3 more
    • English
    Starch and Health: Nutrition, Metabolism and Medical Applications, a volume in the Applications of Starches in Food and Packaging series, discusses the use of starch and its role in human health. The book provides detailed information on the glycemic index of various starches, the role of resistant starch in gut health, and practical starch usage in managing disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Chapters deal with digestive metabolism of starch, different types of resistant starches and its health benefits, starch in gut, cardiovascular, and mental health, innovations in starch-based medical applications, and its implications in food allergies and intolerances.This comprehensive approach ensures that the volume serves as both an informative guide and a practical tool for those in the field. By compiling the latest research findings, methodologies, and case studies, this book serves as a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to harness the potential of starch in human health.

  • Machine Learning and AI Technology for Agricultural Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Kishore Chandra Swain + 5 more
    • English
    Machine Learning and AI Technology in Agricultural Applications offers a comprehensive overview of how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the agricultural industry. By delving into image processing and advanced data analysis, the book demonstrates how technology addresses modern agricultural challenges, including climate change, urbanization, and increasing global populations. It emphasizes the importance of integrating sensors and data collection methods to generate vast pools of information, which can be efficiently analyzed through AI-driven solutions. The text lays a strong foundation for understanding the role of technological innovation in supporting sustainable and secure food production.Beyond introducing core machine learning models such as random forest, support vector machines, logistic regression, and decision trees, the book highlights the centralization of critical agricultural data in the cloud. This resource benefits both students and seasoned agricultural scientists, providing practical insights for optimizing crop yields, monitoring soil and weather conditions, and managing resources like fertilizers and pesticides. The book also explores the rapid analysis of complex datasets, empowering users to make informed, timely decisions in real-world agricultural scenarios.

  • Starch Blends and Their Applications

    Sustainable Packaging Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Rafael Audino Zambelli
    • English
    Starch Blends and Their Applications: Sustainable Packaging Solutions, a new volume in the Applications of Starches in Food and Packaging series, discusses the latest advancements in production techniques and modification strategies for enhancing the functionality and compatibility of starch blends in multicomponent systems. The book presents case studies and real-world applications of starch blends in food processing, biodegradable materials, biomedical applications, and more, showcasing their diverse functionalities and potential benefits. Chapters also address challenges, opportunities, and future trends in starch blends research and development, offering insights into emerging technologies and areas for further exploration.Written by leading experts in the field, this book equips its audience with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to navigate the complexities of starch blends and harness their potential in diverse applications.

  • Alcohol-Free Beer

    From Production to Consumer Perception
    • 1st Edition
    • Elisabeth Koussissi + 1 more
    • English
    Alcohol-free Beer: From Production to Consumer Perception covers this unique, emerging market segment. The book begins with introductory content and definitions before covering the production process, with a focus on fermentation methods. Nutritional aspects, flavor, and sensory characteristics of the end product as well as consumer perceptions are also covered. As the first academic book on the market to exclusively cover non-alcoholic and low ABV beer, this book will be particularly useful to researchers interested in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, fermentation, and consumer behavior, especially as it relates to the consumption of alcohol (or lack thereof). Consumers seeking out better mental and physical wellbeing are opting to drink less alcohol, giving rise to this beverage trend. Yet for researchers and industry professionals crafting the product, it can be a challenge to closely replicate the pleasant taste of alcoholic beer. As the market for alcohol-free beer has undergone a unique, global rise in volume of consumption and production during the last decade, this book will be ideal for brewing chemists and beverage industry scientists hoping to create new alcohol-free beverages.

  • Clinical Atlas of Gonioscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • Chunyan Qiao + 3 more
    • English
    Clinical Atlas of Gonioscopy comprehensively and systematically covers all aspects of gonioscopy: from basic knowledge and common manifestations to characteristic signs of different diseases, and the application of gonioscopy in the laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma. Including over a thousand high-quality images, it helps clinicians explore the diverse and fascinating world of the anterior chamber angle, and deepens their understanding of the pathogenesis, classification, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and follow-ups of glaucoma.

  • Spider Systematics and Taxonomy

    • 1st Edition
    • Dimitar Dimitrov + 1 more
    • English
    In the last decade or so, a large number of new spider species have been discovered and described, and many genera and families have been revised. Yet, a single comprehensive resource has been lacking to update spider taxonomy. Spider Systematics and Taxonomy aims to present these major developments in the field, as well as to show how technological advancements have driven these changes. Spider groups covered in most detail are those which have recently seen the most significant discoveries and changes. Later chapters highlight the impact of recent technological developments on our knowledge of spider taxonomy, with topics including phylogenomics, artificial intelligence, and novel imaging technologies. Finally, an outlook on future priorities for spider taxonomy research as well as expected developments will be explored.Spider Systematics and Taxonomy is a valuable reference with illustrations and vivid photographs included throughout to showcase spider diversity and relationships. This will serve as a key resource for arachnology researchers, graduate and postgraduate students wishing to come up to date on the latest advances in the field. Researchers in adjacent fields and those working in taxonomy generally will also benefit from this work.

  • Aging and Troponin

    Clinical Implications and Uses Beyond Diagnosis
    • 1st Edition
    • Gary Tse + 3 more
    • English
    Aging and Troponin: Clinical Implications and Uses Beyond Diagnosis examines the multifaceted role of troponin in clinical medicine, with a special focus on aging. This comprehensive reference provides essential technical knowledge, diagnostic and prognostic applications, and model development insights from leading experts in clinical biochemistry, pathology, and epidemiology. The book emphasizes the impact of aging on troponin test results and their interpretation, addressing age-related disorders such as renal failure. Sections cover the technical aspects of troponin assays, comparing traditional and high-sensitivity assays and exploring point-of-care testing advancements.The book also examine age-related changes and intra- and inter-individual variability in troponin levels, focuses on diagnostic applications, including troponin as a biomarker for cardiac injury and dysfunction, and the effects of age, sex, and renal impairment on diagnostic sensitivity and specificity, and discusses troponin's prognostic value for mortality in various conditions, including heart disease, sepsis, and COVID-19, and its role as a marker of organ biological age. The final section offers cutting-edge insights into the clinical applicability of troponin testing, highlighting the benefits of incorporating high-sensitivity assays into clinical workflows and providing perspectives and age-related considerations from practicing physicians on implementation and evidence-based practice.

  • Fermented Foods for Wellness

    Understanding Processes and Biosensors
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Shahzad Aslam + 2 more
    • English
    Fermented Foods for Wellness: Understanding Processes and Biosensors delves into the beneficial impact of fermented foods on reducing chronic inflammation, which is linked to numerous diseases. The book comprehensively explores how fermented foods like miso, kefir, and turmeric can enhance bioavailability and promote an anti-inflammatory response in the body. By examining the role of inflammation in various health conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease and arthritis, the book provides valuable insights into the relationship between diet and health.The second section, titled The Industrial Fermentation Process, discusses how biosensor technology deciphers complex flavor compounds in fermented foods. It highlights sustainable fermentation practices and their transformative impact on various industries. The book underscores the importance of optimizing bioreactors to create ideal conditions for microbial growth, thus paving the way for future product development. By combining scientific research with practical applications, this book serves as an essential guide for understanding the intersection of nutrition, health, and industrial processes.

  • New Trends in Methodological Approaches for Fish Biology

    • 1st Edition
    • Ignacio Fernandez Monzón + 1 more
    • English
    New Trends in Methodological Approaches for Fish Biology provides an extensive guide on the novel tools and methodologies that are available to fish biologists across diverse sectors. The book combines a historical overview of each research area with detailed descriptions of emerging cellular and molecular tools. Sections explore recent advances in fish genomics, nutrition, development, reproduction, health, and welfare. Given the breadth of subject matter, this is an essential resource for students, academic researchers, aquaculturists and fisheries biologists, and resource managers alike. Written by a globally diverse team of experts, it is systematically structured for easy navigation by technical and nontechnical audiences. As research in this area is growing exponentially, reflecting the global economic significance of fisheries and aquaculture industries, fish as model research organisms, and aquatic ecosystem health, this book is a welcomed resource.

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