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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care

    Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Sandeep Kautish + 4 more
    • English
    Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care: Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations introduces key concepts and the historical evolution of AI, providing a foundation for understanding its applications in mental health. The content delves into various aspects of AI, including diagnostic tools, machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing, highlighting their roles in enhancing therapeutic outcomes and improving patient care. The discussion encompasses significant mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and severe psychological disorders, showcasing how AI technologies can assist in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring. Ethical considerations and privacy issues are critically examined, ensuring a balanced perspective on the benefits and challenges associated with AI-driven interventions. Practical applications, such as virtual psychotherapists and AI-enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy illustrate real-world implementations and their impact on patient care. Additionally, case studies provide insights into successful AI applications in mental health settings, thus enhancing our understanding of potential advantages and obstacles.
  • Ground Penetrating Radar

    Theory and Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Erica Carrick Utsi
    • English
    Ground Penetrating Radar: Theory and Practice, Second Edition provides well-thought-out, fully updated, and expanded coverage of this NDT, trenchless technique for investigating the subsurface. Written by a recognized field specialist, the volume clearly explains not only how the technology works with introductions to the underlying physics and formation of signal patterning, but also spotlights how it can be successfully applied, including experiential insights into how parameters such as wavelength, attenuation (loss), environment, target size, and depth need proper consideration in any sampling strategy to obtain good survey results.Additional chapters explore a variety of methods for velocity calibration and suggest where they may be useful, review data processing, and address signal loss in challenging soil conditions and potential problem environments with a suite of useful resolution best practices. New to this edition are discussions on specialist GPR applications and state-of-the-art innovations (e.g., data digitization tools; machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence to improve detection and reliability in data interpretation; and robotization).
  • Physical Principles of Imaging in Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • September 24, 2026
    • Adam W. Anderson + 3 more
    • English
    Medical Imaging: Mathematical and Physical Principles gives an introduction to the mathematical and physical concepts and principles that underlie modern radiological imaging techniques. It explains the basic phenomena and mathematical concepts that are central to the use of physical methods for image formation in biomedicine. By focusing on the physical and mathematical principles, it provides knowledge that will continue to hold true even as technological and other advances change the nature and detail of future medical imaging applications.Written as a pedagogic textbook explaining the principles rather than a technical manual describing imaging methods, Medical Imaging: Mathematical and Physical Principles is very suitable as a foundational reference for senior undergraduates, graduate students and researchers with a background in either biomedical engineering, engineering, applied physics, computer science, and mathematics. It will be a well-thumbed resource throughout a researcher’s career.
  • Nanomaterials as Gene and Nucleic Acid Delivery Platforms

    • 1st Edition
    • September 15, 2026
    • Rocktotpal Konwarh + 1 more
    • English
    Nanomaterials as Gene and Nucleic Acid Delivery Platforms explores the intersection between gene therapy and nanotechnology, assessing the benefits of nanoscale platforms for safe and efficient gene and nucleic acid delivery. Sections address the growing need for alternative gene delivery methods to overcome the limitations and safety concerns associated with conventional viral vectors. Four comprehensive parts provide a holistic overview of the core concepts of gene therapy and delivery; the broad range of nanomaterials available for use as carriers; key approaches, and clinical translation of nanomaterial-based delivery platforms for gene therapy.This book will be of great use to researchers and academics in the fields of nanomaterials, biomaterials, gene therapy, molecular biology, immunology, and disease therapeutics. This book may also be of interest to clinicians researching novel materials and approaches for therapeutics.
  • Computational Intelligence in Mechatronics

    Solving Real-World Problems in Electronic Systems Design
    • 1st Edition
    • September 15, 2026
    • Mohamed Arezki Mellal
    • English
    Computational Intelligence in Mechatronics: Solving Real-World Problems in Electronic Systems Design provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse applications of computational intelligence in the realm of applied electronics. By compiling cutting-edge research and practical case studies, the book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering insights into how CI techniques can be effectively utilized to solve real-world problems in electronic systems design, analysis, and optimization. Through a combination of theoretical foundations, algorithmic implementations, and practical examples, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the potential benefits and limitations of CI in various applications within the field of applied electronics.From optimizing circuit designs to enhancing signal processing algorithms, CI has demonstrated its efficacy in addressing challenges across diverse domains such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, renewable energy systems, and medical devices. As the demand for intelligent electronic systems continues to grow, understanding and harnessing the potential of computational intelligence becomes imperative for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field of applied electronics.
  • Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III

    • 3rd Edition
    • September 15, 2026
    • Gary A Molander
    • English
    Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III, Four Volume Set is the essential one-stop resource for researchers navigating the vast landscape of organic transformations. This new edition builds on the legacy of its predecessors by offering 130 expertly curated in-depth reviews, each focused on the efficient formation and interconversion of functional groups. This new edition covers breakthrough methodologies that are reshaping the field. Topics like C–H and C–F activation speak to the growing ability to functionalize previously inert bonds, opening new pathways in drug discovery and materials science. The coverage of alkene difunctionalization and dual catalysis highlights the push toward complexity-building in fewer steps, while continuous-flow methods and electrochemistry reflect the shift toward greener, scalable, and more automated synthesis. Organocatalysis, photoredox catalysis, and biocatalysis showcase the integration of biological and light-driven processes, aligning with the broader movement toward sustainable and selective transformations. Whether for teaching, research, or industrial application, Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III empowers users to quickly identify the best synthetic route for any functional group transformation, making it an indispensable tool for chemists at all levels.
  • AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Balamurugan Balusamy + 3 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems explores the intersection between AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. The book offers detailed insights into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the healthcare sector and the role of AI in addressing these challenges. It presents case studies and real-world applications to illustrate the effectiveness of these solutions and highlights the significance of data privacy in healthcare and methods to ensure secure data sharing and storage. Topics such as federated learning, homomorphic encryption, and blockchain technology are covered to demonstrate how AI can enhance data security without compromising patient privacy. This book will be an essential resource for anyone involved in the healthcare industry, offering practical solutions and fostering a more in-depth understanding of how AI can revolutionize cybersecurity in healthcare.
  • Carbon Quantum Dots as Carriers for Cancer Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • N.K Jain + 1 more
    • English
    Carbon Quantum Dots as Carriers for Cancer Therapy provides an in-depth overview of advancements in CQD synthesis, characterization, and applications in cancer drug delivery and therapy. The book details the unique chemical, physical, and optical properties of CQDs, assessing their benefits and challenges in oncology. With applications across various cancer tissue types, this book explores innovative drug delivery and therapeutic strategies aimed at improving treatment outcomes, enabling readers to make informed decisions in materials selection for cancer research and therapy. It will be of interest to academics and researchers in materials science, biomaterials, materials chemistry, cancer research, and pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Introduction to Analytical Voltammetry

    From the Fundamentals to the State-of-the-Art
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Robert Crapnell + 2 more
    • English
    Introduction to Analytical Voltammetry: From the Fundamentals to the State-of-the-Art provides a comprehensive overview and introduction to both the fundamental background and applied, advanced topics in voltammetry applied in analytical chemistry. The book begins with the basics, including equilibrium electrochemistry, Nernst Equation, electrode kinetics, and cyclic voltammetry, covering the interaction at the electrode interface, as well as how to effectively interpret the data. It proceeds to detail the different aspects of electroanalytical methodology, including various voltametric (stripping, pulse, etc.) and amperometric techniques, with detailed treatments of electrochemical sensors used for the sensing in diverse fields. Subsequent chapters then introduce the state-of-the-art in electroanalytical voltammetry, with an emphasis on 2D material electrochemistry, forensic electrochemistry, sonoelectroanalysis, wearable technology, gas sensors, environmental science, biosensors, circular economy electrochemistry and additive manufacturing electrochemistry. Also featured is a timely chapter on the potential for AI and machine learning techniques for analytical voltammetry. The book is written primarily for advanced undergraduate or graduate students and their tutors in chemistry who need to understand how voltametric techniques are utilized for the study of electrochemical systems and the development of analytical methods.
  • Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies

    Power Electronics for Grid Integration
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Yiming Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies: Power Electronics for Grid Integration provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and challenges in the field of electric vehicle charging technology. The book begins by providing a clear assessment of the research history and context before proposing a set of implantation standards for both conductive and wireless charging. Each charging technology is given a detailed assessment, and the two are contrasted in a variety of case studies and scenarios. Specific challenges such as wide-voltage-gain efficient conductive charging and misalignment tolerance and interoperability in wireless charging are presented, with potential solutions.Critically... auxiliary systems from positioning to foreign object detection are put in context, and a practical assessment of integration challenge is provided. This book equips students, researchers, and engineer with a holistic view of the challenges, cutting-edge research landscape, and integration opportunities related to EV wireless and conductive charging.