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Books in Life sciences

  • Artificial Intelligence Applications in Emerging Healthcare Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Miguel Antonio Wister Ovando + 2 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Applications in Emerging Healthcare Technologies presents the latest advances and state-of-the-art methods and applications of computer science and emerging AI technologies in health and medicine. The book explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare for medical decision-making and data analysis, tackling topics such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, the internet of things, natural language processing, virtual health, data science applied to healthcare, personalized medicine, imaging, diagnosis, drug discovery, and diseases, among others.Chapters present adaptations or improvements on previous models and algorithms to process data from different sources. Other chapters investigate new formulations for the optimization of known procedures and algorithms. Finally, all chapters use experimental methods to study problems of interest in healthcare. This is a great resource for researchers and students who want to learn how machine learning algorithms and other data science techniques have been implemented to solve healthcare-related problems.

  • Sustainable Cropping Systems Under a Changing Climate

    • 1st Edition
    • Mukhtar Ahmed
    • English
    Sustainable Cropping Systems Under a Changing Climate explores how climate change is reshaping agriculture and highlights the urgent need for resilient, adaptive, and sustainable farming practices. As extreme weather, rising temperatures, and resource pressures threaten food security, this volume offers practical pathways to transform agricultural systems.Bringing together leading research, real-world case studies, and innovative strategies, this book addresses vulnerabilities and opportunities in modern farming. It covers sustainability principles, climate-smart practices, and the roles of soil health, biodiversity, conservation agriculture, organic farming, agroforestry, regenerative approaches, and plant–microbe interactions in enhancing resilience. Special focus is given to intensive systems such as rice–wheat and rainfed agriculture, particularly in the Global South.With an interdisciplinary approach and emphasis on both scientific evidence and practical application, this volume bridges a critical gap by supporting informed decision-making at farm, institutional, and policy levels. It is a timely resource for researchers, agronomists, extension professionals, and others seeking to future-proof agriculture through nature-based and technological solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation.

  • Advances in Blood Flow Quantification Methods for Diagnosis, Monitoring, Prediction, and Personalized Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Zahra Keshavarz Motamed + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Blood Flow Quantification Methods for Diagnosis, Monitoring, Prediction, and Personalized Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease explains how abnormal hemodynamics (blood flow dynamics) greatly alter the cardiovascular system’s ability to transport, control and maintain blood flow throughout the body. These deviations often lead to the initiation and progression of disease. Notably, hemodynamic quantification can be extremely useful for accurate and early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Particularly, the ability to monitor and predict hemodynamic effects following specific interventions can significantly broaden lifesaving options. However, image-based computational modelling of predictive hemodynamics analysis methods (and therefore new diagnostic tools) are rare. By extending quantitative methods of analysis, medical professionals can foresee effects of various cardiovascular interventions, allowing for optimized, situation-based care.Advances in Blood Flow Quantification Methods for Diagnosis, Monitoring, Prediction, and Personalized Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease posits that novel, image-based computational modelling hemodynamic analysis tools will enable the next generation of diagnosis, predictive, and treatment planning resources for cardiovascular disease. Readers will become well-versed in recent advances in hemodynamic approaches, while preparing themselves for the next wave of revolutions in cardiovascular health.

  • Next-Gen Smart Farming

    Integrating AI, IoT, Digital Twin, and Robotics for Cyber-Physical Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Annamaria Castrignanò + 3 more
    • English
    Next-Gen Smart Farming presents a thorough, evidence-based assessment of using emerging physical and computerized systems designed to enhance agricultural efficiency. It balances demonstrated benefits with a clear articulation of potential risks.The work surveys the entire pipeline, from sensing technologies and data collection to artificial intelligence and machine learning, spatial analysis, decision modeling, and automation. It highlights how these technologies can strengthen crop monitoring, yield forecasting, and farm management, while it also examines governance, equity, and ethical considerations essential for responsible deployment. Economic, environmental, and social impacts are analyzed, providing a comprehensive framework for evaluating trade-offs and outcomes in real-world contexts.Framed as an interdisciplinary resource, the volume equips researchers, industry practitioners, extension specialists, and policymakers with practical methodologies, metrics, and narratives needed to implement scalable digital agriculture solutions that improve productivity, resilience, and sustainability across diverse real-world settings.

  • Vaccinology and Immunizations

    • 1st Edition
    • Jahangir Moini + 2 more
    • English
    Vaccinology and Immunizations is a thorough resource on the immune system, the history of vaccines, vaccine preparation, the process of vaccine approval, and the prevention and eradication of diseases. It also includes chapters on vaccine safety and errors, and complete information on pediatric and adult immunizations. There is also discussion on elderly immunology and immunization for people who are seeking to travel abroad, as well as timely information about COVID-19.Its focus on the innate and adaptive defense systems of the body will ensure understanding of human immunity and how immunizations are effective. There is a variety of available titles related to vaccinology and immunizations, but many are now outdated.Vaccinology and Immunizations provides a new, updated resource that is widely needed, and will be welcomed by students of undergraduate, graduate and master level in vaccinology or immunology, and would also be of interest to nurses, researchers, and pharmacists.

  • Active Food Packaging

    Principles, Technologies and Innovations
    • 1st Edition
    • Swarna Jaiswal + 2 more
    • English
    Active Food Packaging: Principles, Technologies and Innovations, a volume in the Sustainable Food Packaging series, is a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in active packaging for food products. This book provides an overview of active packaging and its various types, advantages, and challenges, as well as a detailed analysis of different active packaging technologies such as oxygen scavengers, antimicrobial agents, moisture absorbers, and ethylene absorbers. It also covers the latest innovations and applications of active food packaging, including intelligent active packaging, shelf-life extension, food safety and quality control, sustainability, waste reduction, and nanotechnology.With the growing importance of sustainability and increasing demand for understanding the complex principles and technologies involved in active food packaging, this series of books represents a comprehensive guide to navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

  • Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Ritu Mishra + 3 more
    • English
    Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management explores microbial ecology and its impact on ecosystem processes while also highlighting the latest advancements in the application of microbes in environmental management and other industries. The book provides an overview of microbes in their natural environments, covering their role in soil health, carbon cycling, waste degradation, and plant-microbe interactions. It discusses the influence of microbes on weathering, erosion, and climate change, as well as their crucial role in ecosystem regulation and the restoration of degraded ecosystems. Sections also focus on the utilization of microbes in environmental management strategies as biocontrol agents and biological indicators of pollution and water quality and explore the practical applications of microbes in environmental bioremediation and for advanced microbial technologies in agriculture practices, food industries, energy production, mining, and healthcare. This is a comprehensive resource for researchers, faculty, postgraduate students, and industry professionals with a keen interest in microbial ecology and microbial-based product development.

  • Oral Cancer and Artificial Intelligence

    Transforming Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research
    • 1st Edition
    • Sujata Dash + 4 more
    • English
    Oral Cancer and Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and oral cancer care. Sections detail how AI technologies are revolutionizing and evolving diagnosis, treatment, and management, offering new hope and improved outcomes for patients. The book is structured into ten well-defined sections, each addressing a critical aspect of oral cancer care enhanced by AI. It features contributions from leading experts in the fields of AI, oral cancer research, biomedical engineering, and clinical practice from prestigious, worldwide institutions who share valuable insights and their experiences in applying AI to transform oral cancer care. This book is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and students interested in the transformative potential of AI in oral cancer care. It offers a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and future directions, making it a comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging AI to improve outcomes in oral cancer management.

  • Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting for Quantitative MRI

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14
    • Dan Ma + 2 more
    • English
    MR Fingerprinting is emerging as a clinically feasible and versatile tool for quantitative MR imaging. Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting for Quantitative MRI focuses on all aspects of MR Fingerprinting techniques and applications. Presenting a detailed and clear description of the technology, implementation, clinical translation issues and applications, it emphasizes different perspectives of MR signals and their utilization, with the goal of inspiring readers to explore new MR Fingerprinting designs. The book starts each section with a discussion on rethinking the MR acquisition and the opportunities provided by, for example, different MR contrast mechanisms, signal modeling, post-processing and clinical applications.Magneti... Resonance Fingerprinting for Quantitative MRI is a complete reference for magnetic resonance imaging researchers and radiologists.

  • Cerebellum Development and Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 167
    • English
    Cerebellum Development and Disease, Volume 167 offers a comprehensive overview of the intricate processes underlying the formation, maturation, and function of the cerebellum, as well as the wide spectrum of disorders that can affect this essential brain region. Chapters in this new release cover Olivocerebellar circuit development as a substrate for dystonia pathogenesis, Simply complex – that structure of the cerebellar neuronal lineage, Ontogenesis and diversification of cerebellar glia: a developmental perspective, Purkinje cell diversification: a blueprint for cerebellar development, patterning, and evolution, On the Emergence of Folding in the Cerebellum, Scaling and regeneration in the developing cerebellum, ASTN2 in ASD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and much more.Additional sections focus on Stem cell-derived in vitro models of human cerebellar development, Development of Spinocerebellar System within the Precerebellar Network, and Cerebellum evo-devo. The book brings together leading experts in neurodevelopment, neurobiology, genetics, and clinical neurosciences to explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms guiding cerebellar development, from embryogenesis to adulthood.

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