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  • Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care

    Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony C. Chang + 5 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care: Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine provides a comprehensive look into the integration of artificial intelligence within primary care. This book aims to bridge the gap between data scientists and primary care clinicians by presenting potential AI applications, implementation challenges, and real-world clinical scenarios in an accessible manner. Comprised of 5 sections and 20 chapters, it offers both theoretical insights and practical guidance for family medicine practitioners.Additi... the book includes a chapter dedicated to a day in the life of a General Practitioner, showcasing the practical impact of AI. It also features an extra compendium listing the Top 100 articles and best books on Artificial Intelligence. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and clinicians eager to expand their knowledge in this emerging field.

  • Marination

    A Novel Technology to Improve the Quality and Safety of Foods
    • 1st Edition
    • Ioannis Savvaidis + 1 more
    • English
    Marination: A Novel Technology to Improve the Quality and Safety of Foods presents the latest developments in marination as a method of intervention in providing an improvement in food quality and assuring the safety of perishable foods.Composed of 12 chapters, the title covers marination types and its applicability in various food types (fish/seafood, meats, plant-based fresh produce, dairy-based products). Besides presenting the existing technologies to improve the quality of foods and to extend its shelf-life. The book also discusses marination as both a preservation technique and a technology to produce novel foods to consumers. Marination and mathematical models combined with spectroscopic techniques is also presented in the book. Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is a unique resource for researchers, scientists and industry personnel interested in natural techniques for preserving food and preventing the growth of food pathogens.

  • Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications

    • 2nd Edition
    • Fernanda C. Godoi + 4 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications, Second Edition continues to be the most comprehensive reference offering a broad overview of 3D printing technology applied to food. This new edition outlines the emerging 3D food printing technologies and their working mechanisms across a wide range of application areas, including the development of soft foods and confectionary designs. Composed of 22 chapters, the book covers new trends and demands, such as changes in consumer preferences, new regulations, or new applications of 3D printing technology in the food industry. It also explores the use of natural and organic materials as printing materials to address end-user concerns about artificial food. Besides covering the use of automated systems and advanced technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency and consistency in 3D food printing. Case studies and best practices from industry professionals who have successfully scaled up their 3D food printing operations are presented throughout the chapters as well. Edited and written by a team of worldwide experts in 3D food printing, this book is the best resource covering the latest developments in 3D printing technology.

  • 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. 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 combines a historical overview of each research area with detailed descriptions of emerging cellular and molecular tools. Written by a globally diverse team of experts, New Trends in Methodological Approaches for Fish Biology is systematically structured for easy navigation by technical and nontechnical audiences. It explores 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.

  • Transposable Elements in Health and Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 116
    • English
    Transposable Elements in Health and Disease, Volume 116 in the Advances in Genetics series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting comprehensive chapters on a variety of timely topics. Chapters examine the regulation, activation, and genomic consequences of transposable elements in human cancer, as well as their dual roles as both contributors and disruptors within the nervous system. Further sections explore how transposable elements shape mammalian genomes through regulatory and co-optive mechanisms, present methodological approaches for analyzing these elements in large-scale –omics datasets, and investigate their roles in aging, from their value as biomarkers to their potential function as effectors.Together, these contributions provide valuable insights into the mechanisms and impacts of transposable element activity, advancing our understanding of their broad significance in genetics, development, health, and disease.

  • Microscopy in the Life Sciences from 1650 to the Present

    • 1st Edition
    • Joel B. Sheffield
    • English
    Microscopy in the Life Sciences from 1650 to the Present explores the transformation of the microscope and its applications and techniques over the course of history, illustrating how progress in optics and microscope design has informed our growing knowledge of cellular life. Beginning with early observations of cellular structure, the book tracks the movement towards understanding of cell biology and pathology, considering the changing landscape of microscopy, lens development, and limitations and challenges tackled. Users will also find content on recent advances, including fluorescence studies and the use of computational procedures to assemble images of individual molecules.This book traces the evolution of understanding that scientists have had regarding cellular life and how comprehension of this has been supported by the development of the microscope. It considers a range of experts central to its progression over the years, including Schleiden, Schwann, Abbe, Schott and Zeiss, and is a useful reference for researchers working with microscopy techniques across the biological sciences.

  • Water Security for Ecosystems

    Metrics and Pathways for a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Water Security for Ecosystems: Metrics and Pathways for a Sustainable Future explores the mechanisms to support sustainable management of aquatic resources in the context of rising global water demand, global change, and population growth. By identifying resource consumption indicators such as fishing load capacity and virtual water trade, this book sets a clear framework for assessing the ecological footprint of extractive industries. It then proposes pathways to establish largescale water security via integrated aquatic resource management, water-efficient technologies, and sustainable policy intervention.Written by a renowned team of water resource managers, early chapters in this book define ecological footprints and explore the global policies, industries, and climate forces driving water insecurity. Central chapters explore novel and innovative water conservation techniques, advances in water resource management, and emerging technologies for sustainable water use. Final chapters explore global water policies and the role of international cooperation and propose a roadmap for minimizing aquatic ecological footprints.Water Security for Ecosystems acknowledges the increased strain placed on global aquatic ecosystems due to unsustainable water use, extractive fisheries and agricultural practices, pollution, and inefficient governance. Addressing these challenges will necessitate a multidisciplinary approach centered on sustainable water management, strengthened transboundary water governance, responsible consumption policies, and global investment to reduce our aquatic ecological footprint. By integrating science, policy, and community engagement in multidisciplinary management recommendations, this book positions itself as an essential resource for water resource managers, researchers, and policymakers alike.

  • Rhythm and Entrainment in Neuromodulation

    • 1st Edition
    • James R. Evans + 2 more
    • English
    Rhythm and Entrainment in Neuromodulation covers the cutting edge and up to date information on currently available rhythm-related treatment procedures, as well as the interplay between music and cognition. This volume contains contributions from leading experts in the across several fields, exploring the ways in which rhythmic stimulation serves as a powerful neuromodulator, enhancing cognitive function and promoting healing. Best suited for clinicians and researchers interested in neuromodulation, this volume offers profound insights into how rhythm shapes our cognition, influences our well-being, and paves the way for innovative therapeutic practices.

  • Technology-Assisted Physical Gait Rehabilitation

    How Robotics, Data Science, and Neuroscience are Changing Modern Physical Therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Tomislav Baček + 3 more
    • English
    Technology-Assisted Physical Gait Rehabilitation: How Robotics, Data Science, and Neuroscience are Changing Modern Physical Therapy explores computational modeling techniques, robotic assistance, data science, and other technological tools and how they can be jointly used in driving and guiding physical gait therapy in impairments such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and incomplete spinal cord injury. This book gathers experts in robotics, human biomechanics, physical therapy, neuroscience, engineering, and medicine, presenting their ongoing work and discusses their views of the future direction of technology-assisted gait therapy, showcasing the latest advancements in the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary field of technology-assisted gait therapy and strives to outline the developments in the coming years that are needed/likely to make the next big breakthrough in the field.

  • Aggressive Behavior of People with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disability

    • 1st Edition
    • Lauren Charlot + 1 more
    • English
    While people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities receive extensive services for their behavioral health needs, many continue to struggle and lack a positive quality of life. The primary reason for referral for professional mental health care is most often the occurrence of aggression and other externalizing behaviors. Aggressive Behavior of People with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disability explores the primary factors influencing the occurrence of aggression in this population are reviewed, and offers practical suggestions for improving outcomes. Topics covered include understanding effects of neurodevelopmental disorders, multiple factors frequently impacting risk for aggression, common medical and neurological influences, and the effects of trauma. This book will also introduce a new model for integrating multiple influences into a contextual functional behavior assessment.

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