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  • 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 There is a variety of available titles related to vaccinology and immunizations, but many are now outdated.Vaccinology and Immunizations provides a new, updated resource that is widely needed, and will be welcomed by students of undergraduate, graduate and master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.

  • 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.

  • Red Wine Technology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Antonio Morata
    • English
    Back in its second edition, Red Wine Technology, Second Edition continues to offer a solutions-based approach to the challenges associated with red wine production. It focuses on the technology and biotechnology of red wines and is ideal for anyone in need of a succinct reference on novel ways to increase and improve overall red wine production and innovation. This updated edition provides emerging trends in modern enology, including molecular tools for wine quality and analysis. In addition to updating existing topics, it is expanded to include a variety of completely new chapters on cutting-edge topics such as the red wine microbiome, the use of viruses in wine biotechnology, smoke taint, the future of yeast research, and environmental winery management for climate change. Red Wine Technology, Second Edition is an essential resource for wine producers, researchers, practitioners, technologists and students.

  • Approaches for Brain Targeting Using Nanoparticulate Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Bhagyashree V. Salvi + 2 more
    • English
    Approaches for Brain Targeting Using Nanoparticulate Systems aims to explore variety of nanoparticulate systems in the enhancement of therapeutic delivery, promotion for effective brain targeting, and reduction in the off-targets. Presenting the latest research, this book offers comprehensive insight into various nanosystems designed to overcome the blood brain barrier. This book presents the latest research on targeting approaches, physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles, and the role of nanoparticles in enhancing the permeation of therapeutic systems across the blood brain barrier. Readers will also be able to develop a deeper understanding of how nanotherapeutics can revolutionize brain targeting through clinical applications.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nanoscience and Nano-Formulations for Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Azamal Husen
    • English
    Nanoscience and Nano-Formulations for Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in nanotechnology to enhance yield, nutritional value, and delivery efficiency in vegetable crops, particularly those with shorter growth cycles.Although nanoscience is already deeply embedded in global food production, especially in cereals and grains, its targeted application in olericulture holds significant potential for strengthening global food security. Effective implementation, however, demands a clear understanding of nanoparticles’ behavior and interactions with plants, ensuring technological progress aligns with safety standards and consumer confidence. This book covers innovations in several key areas of vegetable farming, including nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nano-packaging materials, spanning the entire continuum—from seed priming to postharvest management, while also addressing practical dimensions of scalability, farmer adoption, and system integration.Designed for researchers, scientists, and advanced-level students, this resource will serve as a valuable reference for harmonizing productivity, resilience, and sustainability in modern vegetable production.

  • Biological Processes in the Food Industry

    Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry
    • 1st Edition
    • Seid Mahdi Jafari + 1 more
    • English
    Biological Processes in the Food Industry, a volume in the Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, explains the processing operations and equipment necessary for biological production of different food ingredients and nutraceuticals including upstream and downstream techniques. These processes and unit operations are very important in the manufacture of products such as enzymes, colouring pigments, vitamins, microbial lipids and proteins. Divided in three sections, “Basics of food biological processes”, “Biological processing operations”, and “Application of biological processes in the food industry”, all chapters emphasize basic texts relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of food engineering principles and the relevant processing equipment to biological unit operations. Written by experts in the field of food engineering, in a simple and dynamic way, this book targets industrial Engineers working in the field of food processing and within food factories to make them more familiar with the food processing operations and equipment.

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