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The book presents a practical guide to using a small astronomical telescope of a size that corresponds to most "first" telescopes - around 75 to 150 mm, i.e. 3 to 6 inches, in diameter.The book is intended for people who are sufficiently interested in astronomy to have purchased a small telescope or received one as a gift, but who are still developing experience of using one. They may have looked at the Moon and major planets and be wondering, "What next?" There are many books catering for casual star gazing and many more advanced books dealing with astrophotography and astrophysics, but this is for someone who has acquired their first telescope or soon will and wants to make the most of it.It explains how the optics of the telescope function, so the reader understands what their telescope can do and how eyepieces should be selected and used depending on the type of object being observed. It details different types of astronomical objects, their astrophysical significance, and how to observe them. It contains 43 detailed, clear charts and describes 380 objects suitable for visual observing with a small telescope, and explains how to locate them without needing a computer-controlled telescope. It will help readers make the most of their telescope to successfully observe the Universe and kick-start a life-long interest in stargazing.Key Features: - Presents essential information on optics, astronomy and astrophysics for anyone with a small telescope. - Contains 43 detailed charts, based on the constellations and showing stars down to magnitude 8.5, and identifies 380 objects suitable for visual observing with a small telescope. - Written by a Professor of Astrophysics with over 40 years of experience as both an amateur astronomer and as a professional observational astronomer using telescopes at both small and major observatories around the world.Sean Ryan is a professional astronomer with almost fifty years' experience as an amateur observer. He was appointed Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Hertfordshire in 2006, where he was Head and Dean of the School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics for ten years. He has published over 100 research papers on observational astronomy, and has co-authored several textbooks.

Blockchain Intelligence: Exploring AI, DeFi, Metaverses, and NFTs in the Crypto Revolution delves into the revolutionary world of blockchain technology, AI, DeFi, metaverses, and NFTs, highlighting its transformative impact across various industries. Authored by Dr. Atif Ali, a postdoc in Artificial Intelligence, this comprehensive guide explores the intersection of cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the digital landscape. Set apart by its interdisciplinary approach, the book demystifies complex concepts, making them accessible to a broad audience, including IT professionals, entrepreneurs, and students.Key features include: Detailed exploration of blockchain fundamentals and its implications for e-government, security, and finance. Insightful analysis of decentralized applications (DApps), decentralized finance (DeFi), and the role of NFTs in digital ownership and the arts. Case studies on the practical application and challenges of integrating blockchain into existing systems. Forecasts on the future developments within AI, metaverses, and the potential societal impacts. Aimed at demystifying the technical complexities of blockchain and related technologies, "Blockchain Intelligence" is an essential resource for anyone looking to grasp the potential and navigate the challenges of the digital future. Whether for academic purposes or professional development, readers will find invaluable insights into the evolving world of blockchain technology.

Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review' remains one of the most cited sources in marine science and oceanography. The ever-increasing interest in work in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues, especially global climate change and its impacts, creates a demand for authoritative refereed reviews summarizing and synthesizing the results of both historical and recent research.Five of the ten peer-reviewed contributions in Volume 62 are available to read Open Access via this webpage and on OAPEN. If you are interested in submitting a review for consideration for publication in OMBAR, please email the new co-Editors in Chief, Dr Peter Todd (dbspat@nus.edu.sg) and Dr Bayden Russell (brussell@hku.hk).Supplementary material is provided online on the Support Materials tab, for Reviews 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.Volume 62 features a review of the biology, ecology and conservation threats to the Iberian harbour porpoise; a look at the potential risk to Mediterranean cetaceans and sea turtles from floating marine macro litter; an overview of the recent history and physical environment of corals in the Andaman Sea; an exploration of the population biology of Snapper fish in South Australia; and a review of historical killings of small cetaceans in the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, among others.An international Editorial Board ensures global relevance and expert peer review, with editors from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore and the UK. The series volumes find a place in the libraries of not only marine laboratories and oceanographic institutes, but also universities worldwide.

A scientific excursion into folk zoology; the field, often called a pseudoscience, which seriously considers the possible existence of hidden or unknown animals not recognised in conventional zoology. Species and Speculation accessibly reviews the science of DNA samples, film and photograph analysis, hair and footprint examination. It also analyses statistics and mathematical modelling of such alleged animals as Sasquatch and the Yeti, Nessie and Champ, the Griffin and the Thunderbirds, and the possible survival of the thylacine, ivory-billed woodpecker, eastern cougar, and others. With over 400 references, Species and Speculation is among the most complete scientific reviews of folk zoology to date, with discussion of the history and future, and successes and failures of this controversial and fascinating field. The book therefore is comprehensive while offering a fresh synthesis of the literature. The book also crosses traditional divides and is highly interdisciplinary across the life sciences, is broad, methodological, and respectful. This book is idea reading for students and academics interested and studying Zoology, Palaeontology and Folklore courses.

In a world where tiny fingers are as familiar with touchscreens as they are with crayons, ensuring our children's safety online has never been more crucial. "From Street-smart to Web-wise(R) A Safety Training Program Built for Teachers and Designed for Children," isn't just another book--it's a passionate call to action for teachers, a roadmap to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care.Written by authors, who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but extending into the global community.Each chapter is filled with practical examples, stimulating discussion points, and ready-to-use lesson plans tailored for students in kindergarten through second grade. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber-safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.As parents partner with educators to create cyber-secure spaces, this book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership. It's a testament to taking proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.By choosing "From Street-smart to Web-wise(R) A Safety Training Program Built for Teachers and Designed for Children," you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation--one click at a time!Online safety is one of the top concerns for educators and parents.- Christine Burke, Elementary School Principal, St. Louis, Missouri

Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to new fields has made AI and data science indispensable to researchers in a wide range of fields. The proliferation and successful deployment of AI algorithms are fueling these changes, which can be seen in fields as disparate as healthcare and emerging IoT applications. Machine learning techniques, and AI more broadly, are expected to play an ever-larger role in the modelling, simulation, and analysis of data from a wide range of fields by the interdisciplinary research community. Ideas and techniques from multidisciplinary research are being utilised to enhance AI; hence, the connection between the two fields is a two-way street at a crossroads. Algorithms for inference, sampling, and optimisation, as well as investigations into the efficacy of deep learning, frequently make use of methods and concepts from other fields of study. Cloud computing platforms may be used to develop and deploy several AI models with high computational power. The intersection between multiple fields, including math, science, and healthcare, is where the most significant theoretical and methodological problems of AI may be found. In order to gather, integrate, and synthesise the many results and viewpoints in the connected domains, refer to it as interdisciplinary research. In light of this, the theory, techniques, and applications of machine learning and AI, as well as how they are utilised across disciplinary boundaries, are the main areas of this research topic.- This book apprises the readers about the important and cutting-edge aspects of AI applications for interdisciplinary research and guides them to apply their acquaintance in the best possible manner.- This book is being formulated with the intent of uncovering the stakes and possibilities involved in using AI through efficient interdisciplinary applications.- The main objective of this book is to provide scientific and engineering research on technologies in the fields of AI and data science and how they can be related through interdisciplinary applications and similar technologies.- The book covers various important domains, such as healthcare, the stock market, Natural Language Processing (NLP), real estate, data security, cloud computing, edge computing, data visualisation using cloud platforms, event management systems, Internet of Things (IoT), smart driving, the telecom sector, federated learning and network performance optimization. Each chapter focus on the corresponding subject outline in order to offer readers a thorough grasp of the concepts and technologies connected to artificial intelligence, data analytics, and their emerging applications.

This book covers the fundamental concepts of private AI and its applications. It also covers fusion of Private AI with cutting-edge technologies like cloud computing, federated learning and computer vision.Security Models and Applications for Sustainable Development Using Private AI reviews various encryption algorithms used for providing security in private AI. It discusses the role of training machine learning and Deep learning technologies in private AI. The book provides case studies of using private AI in various application areas such as purchasing, education, entertainment, medical diagnosis, predictive care, conversational personal assistants, wellness apps, early disease detection, and recommendation systems. The authors provide additional knowledge to handling the customer's data securely and efficiently. It also provides multi-model dataset storage approaches along with the traditional approaches like anonymization of data and differential privacy mechanisms.The target audience includes undergraduate and postgraduate students in Computer Science, Information technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering and related disciplines. This book is also a one stop reference point for professionals, security researchers, scholars, various government agencies and security practitioners, and experts working in the cybersecurity Industry specifically in the R & D division.

Survival of patients with metastatic cancer has increased over the past two decades as a result of a progressive improvement of regional and systemic therapies. However, oncologists' estimates of patient's predicted overall survival in metastatic cancer are imprecise. The purpose of this book is to systematize the evidence regarding the prognostic factors of metastatic gastrointestinal tumors, separating the findings with the highest level of evidence among those available for each disease by selecting studies with the highest scientific evidence level.

There has been a 2,500-year evolution in structured means of control and management systems. Occupational health and safety management systems are an essential tool for initiating and driving cultural change, and for establishing a framework for continual improvement in safety performance. Navigating ISO 45001 charts this evolution up to the launch of the world's first occupational health and safety management system (OH&S-MS) standard ISO 45001:2018, and then forecasts its future for the next ten years.This book delivers approaches and techniques that include the Navigating 45001: Three-Step Model, 16 OH&S-MS implementation toolkits, and 24 case studies presented as practical examples to facilitate your organization's success in this critical business area. Acting as the go-to companion to Health and Safety, Environment, and Quality Audits: A Risk-based approach (Asbury, 2023) which is now in its fourth edition and has sold thousands of copies, this new book presents OH&S-MS from the organization's side. Written with the safety manager in mind, it will become the 'go-to' title for those who aspire to drive a prosperous and thriving organization based on world-class OH&S management and performance.Navigating ISO 45001 is essential reading for senior managers and safety managers in any safety-critical role or profession.Downloadable and copyright-free documents, videos and useful URL links are provided on the book's companion website.The eBook+ version includes the following enhancements: MicrolearningTM presentations at the beginning of each book chapter Multiple-choice learning assessments at the end of each chapter

This reference book reviews the latest advancements in the fungal infections and their impact on human health. It presents epidemiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, risk factors, virulence mechanisms, treatment, and strategies for the disease management and prevention of fungal infections. The book further reviews host-pathogen interactions, biofilm formation, and quorum sensing. It also covers the clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies of opportunistic fungal infections, emerging fungal infections, and allergic fungal infections. The chapter presents the latest advancements in diagnostic methods and therapeutic strategies, covering both conventional techniques and state-of-the-art approaches. Further, the book elucidates antifungal stewardship, nanotechnology, and omics technologies, providing insights into cutting-edge strategies for prevention, control, and management of multidrug-resistant fungi. This book is useful for researchers, students, and health professionals working in the fields of mycology, infectious diseases, immunology, dermatology, and pulmonology.

This book provides detailed concept and information on principles and processes of signal analysis in pharmacovigilance along with case studies. It covers the fundamental concepts and principles of pharmacovigilance, emphasizing the need for robust signal detection and analysis methods. The book reviews the diverse array of databases and tools employed for signal detection, including electronic health records (EHRs), social media mining, claims data, and distributed data networks. In turn, the book discusses the application of molecular dynamics, molecular docking, and the use of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database in signal analysis. Towards the end, the book explores the identification, validation, and assessment of signals associated with vaccines. This book is useful for graduate, post graduate students of pharmaceutical sciences, and scientists in pharmacology research and drug development.

Recent advances in green technologies and sustainable development deals with cutting-edge research and innovative ideas in different categories of green technologies and operational aspects of sustainable development including renewable energy sources, power systems, mathematical ecol□ogy, industrial technologies, construction and material sciences. The chapters are written by eminent and insightful authors to propose improvement and expansion of processes and applications connected to sustainable development. Environmental awareness and protection are one of the challenging issues of the new millennia. Industrialization and population explosion has opened new frontiers in the conservation of environmental protection. Rapid urbanization is proving to have direct consequences on the environment. The need of the hour is a balanced approach to multi layered conservative methods. Any sustainable devel□opment has a multifaceted approach, encompassing environmental, tech□nological, social, and economical developmental dimensions. This book focuses on these various issues in a progressive manner. The selected papers in this book have highlighted a plethora of issues related to green technology and sustainable development. Ample care has been given to selecting the papers which tried to bridge the gap between technological advancement and its impact on the environment.

Additive manufacturing (AM) is the innovative process of constructing three-dimensional objects from a computer model by depositing successive layers of material. This cutting-edge technology has gained prominence since the late 1980s as a means to fabricate intricate components and spare parts. The benefits of AM are numerous, including reduced material wastage, streamlined manufacturing processes, decreased human intervention, minimized tool and fixture needs, and limited post-processing requirements. These advantages make AM a sustainable and efficient solution for a wide range of industrial applications.Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing: Principles, Technologies, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of AM techniques, including their concepts, features, and historical background. It delves into software issues such as the Standard Triangle Language (STL) and the concept of "tessellation." The textbook categorizes AM techniques according to ASTM F42-Committee standards and explains the basics and principles in a straightforward manner. It covers technologies for AM of polymers, composites, metallic materials, and ceramics in detail. Additionally, it discusses design for AM, post-processing, feedstock materials, the impact of AM on conventional manufacturing processes, and Industry 4.0. Cost analysis and environmental considerations related to AM techniques are also addressed. A focus is placed on the Aerospace, Automotive, Biomedical, Electronics, and Jewelry industries, highlighting future trends in Lattice Structures and 4D printing. The textbook concludes with a discussion on challenges, needs, and recommendations for the future of additive manufacturing.This textbook is specifically tailored for undergraduate students in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, and materials engineering programs at the second to fourth levels. The content is designed to meet the needs of production and manufacturing engineers, as well as technologists working in AM and related industries with a goal to provide a deep understanding of AM technology as it is taught in engineering colleges worldwide. In addition, students in related fields such as automotive, biomedical, and aerospace engineering can find valuable information in this textbook.PowerPoint slides are available for qualitied textbook adoption.

This book departs from the assumption that AI systems will provide a maximum advantage by replacing human cognitive processing. Instead, this book subscribes to the assumption that AI systems will provide a maximal advantage when they are designed to augment human intelligence. This book provides methods for designing effective systems that include one or more humans and one or more AI entities, providing an approach that assumes automation does not replace human activity but fundamentally changes the structure of human work. Further, this approach assumes that proper design of systems incorporating humans and AI can dramatically enhance system effectiveness.Integrating Artificial and Human Intelligence through Agent-Oriented Systems Design discusses the potential impact of AI on human work and life and explores why teamwork is necessary today for complex work environments. The book explains the processes and methods humans employ to effectively team with one another and presents the elements of artificial agents that permit them to function as team members in joint human and artificial agent teams. The book discusses design goals for systems including humans and AI, and illustrates methods that have been used to model the complex interactions among human and artificial agents to design the interaction between human and artificial agents to achieve shared goals. The design process includes Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools that provide logical designs of human-agent teams, the AI within these teams, training to be deployed for human and artificial agent team members, and the interfaces between human and artificial agent team members. MBSE files containing profiles and examples for building MBSE models used in the design approach are featured on the author's website, https: //lodesterresci.com/hat.This book is an ideal read for students, professors, engineers, and project managers associated with designing and developing AI systems or systems that seek to incorporate AI.

Accompanying The Metaverse: A Critical Introduction in CRC Press' new The Metaverse Series, this book explores the ways in which the Metaverse can be used for education and learning, as well as how it is different from VR application development. For example, institutions and tutors can make use of the Metaverse space to represent themselves in it or create their own content and share experiences, while students can access a wider range of material, learn within appropriate settings and create content to support their own and others' learning. Key Features: - Provides practical advice from the authors' collective three decades of work and experience in VR and Metaverse learning and education- Examines different approaches to learning that are relevant in a VR and Metaverse context, including theoretical and practical approaches to pedagogy- Suggests different approaches to learning that might be used and explores learning in practice in the metaverse - from early versions such as computer-supported collaborative learning and action learning though to more recent practices such as games and gamification and the use of problem-based learning in virtual worlds.- Examines a number of advantages of learning in the metaverse such as the opportunity to be inclusive towards different approaches to learning, the value of affordances, peer-to-peer learning and genres of participation This book is aimed primarily at practitioners in the learning and education field, and those who set policy and commission work. It may also be of interest to parents, managers, other interested professionals, students, researchers, and lay readers.

"The Next Generation Innovation in IoT and Cloud Computing with Applications" is a thought-provoking edited book that explores the cutting-edge advancements and transformative potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing. This comprehensive volume brings together leading experts and researchers to delve into the latest developments, emerging trends, and practical applications that define the next era of technological innovation.Readers will gain valuable insights into how IoT and cloud computing synergize to create a dynamic ecosystem, fostering unprecedented connectivity and efficiency across various industries. The book covers a wide spectrum of topics, including state-of-the-art technologies, security and privacy considerations, and real-world applications in fields such as healthcare, smart cities, agriculture, and more.With a focus on the future landscape of technology, this edited collection serves as a pivotal resource for academics, professionals, and enthusiasts eager to stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving IoT and cloud computing domains. By offering a blend of theoretical perspectives and hands-on experiences, "The Next Generation Innovation in IoT and Cloud Computing with Its Applications" serves as a guide to the forefront of technological progress, providing a roadmap for the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in this era of connectivity and digital transformation.

The Metaverse: A Critical Introduction provides a clear, concise and well-grounded introduction to the concept of the Metaverse, its history, the technology, the opportunities, the challenges and how it is having an impact almost every facet of society. The book serves as a standalone introduction to the Metaverse, and as an introduction to the range of topics that will be covered by the specialist volumes in The Metaverse Series. Key Features: - a concise history of the Metaverse idea and related implementations to date;- an examination of what the Metaverse actually is;- an introduction to the fundamental technologies used in the Metaverse;- an overview of how the different uses and aspects of the Metaverse are having an impact on our lives across multiple disciplines and social contexts;- a consideration of the opportunities and challenges the evolving Metaverse; and- a sense of how the Metaverse may mature over the coming decades. This book is a primer and Metaverse reader, drawing on academic research, practical and commercial experiences and taking inspiration from the science fiction origins and treatments of the Metaverse. The book explores the use of the increasing number of virtual worlds and proto-Metaverses which have existed since the late 1990s, and includes a critical consideration of recent developments in crypto-worlds and mixed reality. The aim is to provide professional and lay readers, researchers, academics and students with an indispensable guide to what counts as the Metaverse, opportunities and challenges, and how the future of the coming Metaverse can best be guided.

The ongoing impact of Industry 4.0 and disruptive technologies has transformed conventional supply chains into globally connected collaborative networks. As supply chains become flexible, agile, and digital structures, the planning and operation phases of the key business processes become more complex. This book presents state-of-the-art chapters on smart and sustainable supply chain management in the aviation industry.The aviation industry is one of the main industries affected by the rapid transformation initiated by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, advanced sensor systems, and autonomous robots, are shaping the future of the aviation industry. In this sense, conventional aviation operations are being replaced by innovative ones, and aviation companies need to switch their business models. This transformation is required due to the increasing economic, environmental, and social concerns.Smart and Sustainable Operations Management in the Aviation Industry: A Supply Chain 4.0 Perspective addresses these changes in the aviation industry.This book covers a wide range of topics, including key business operations in aviation, productivity improvement strategies in the aviation industry, and promising applications of disruptive technologies for aviation companies.

Written by pioneers in the field of interventional cardiology, this new edition provides readers with the information and expert guidance needed to perform safe and effective transcatheter aortic valve implantation/replacement (TAVI/TAVR). The book is supplemented by visual aids, including more than 300 illustrations and videos.

Industrial wastewater can contain many toxic pollutants as well as varying concentrations of organic and inorganic matter. These pollutants can be carcinogenic, mutagenic, or hardly biodegradable, which could cause serious human health risks and affect other aquatic and terrestrial biota as well. Biological treatment techniques for industrial wastewater, including aerobic and anaerobic digestion, are known to be environmentally friendly, clean, and generally superior to other physicochemical techniques. Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbial Treatment of Industrial Wastewater presents the latest information on multiple bioremediation treatment techniques, summarizes the sources, occurrence, and removal of industrial pollutants, and suggests the most appropriate treatment options for different scenarios. Describes the biochemistry of pollutant removal by aerobic and anaerobic digestion. Highlights emerging pollutants as well as resource recovery techniques from contaminated industrial wastewater. Emphasizes the role of both conventional and innovative novel technologies in aerobic and anaerobic microbial bioremediation of pollutants originating from industrial wastewater.

Fracture and Fatigue Characterization of Cortical Bone Tissue is a key guide to bone fracture and fatigue, focusing on quasi-static characterization of cortical bone tissue. Discussing the fundamental aspects of fracture mechanics and fatigue, which is applicable to many orthotropic materials, this book examines novel, cutting-edge approaches to analyse and model bone fracture and fatigue.As the population ages across the globe, bone fracture and fatigue has become a fundamental part of mechanical and biomedical engineering research. Beginning with a thorough description of fracture mechanics and fatigue, the book describes non-linear fracture mechanics and quasi-static analyses. It goes on to present a cohesive zone modelling method which is appropriate for both mode I and mode II loading. Presenting the latest research, this book presents cutting-edge fracture tests, new methods for data reduction purposes, and numerical models suited for cohesive zone modelling. This book is key to aid both students and professionals in applying fundamental theories and methods to cortical bone tissue.The book will be of interest to students and professionals working in mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering, including work on stress fracture, fracture under fatigue loading, artificial bones and fracture mechanisms.

Marine environment is a habitant for several species and significantly plays an essential role in the food cycle and climate regulation. Several species including fish and invertebrates that are used as food for humans. Marine larvae species also contain metabolites and are useful for protection and cure of several diseases. This book provides information on aquaculture production, larval feeding, early stage of marine invertebrate's bioassay and zebrafish model for drug toxicity. This book will interest scientists in the field of marine biotechnology, life sciences, materials scientists, aquaculture companies, and natural product researchers.

The sixth edition of this classic text brings sensory evaluation to life for new students and experienced professionals alike. A full array of sensory methods is covered - including descriptive techniques, discrimination testing, and consumer research, plus guidance on test design, statistical analysis, and how to translate results into insights for actionable decisions. Like its predecessors, Sensory Evaluation Techniques, Sixth Edition gives a clear and concise presentation of practical solutions, accepted methods, and standard practices, in addition to advanced techniques.What's new in the sixth edition: - An expanded chapter on Sensory Physiology, including recent research on individual differences in perception- A thorough discussion of Thurstonian theory and its application to discrimination methods, including the Tetrad Test- New sections on technology in sensory evaluation, including a discussion of software options for data collection- Improved & updated case studies to aid learning comprehension- Updated appendices for Spectrum Method attributes, references, and scales- Updated references- Online supplemental contentSensory Evaluation Techniques remains a practical, relevant, and flexible resource, providing how-to information for a wide variety of users in industry, government, and academia who need the most current information to conduct effective sensory research. It also supplies students with the necessary theoretical background in sensory evaluation methods, applications, and interpretations.

Effluents generating from the pharmaceutical industry contain organic and inorganic contaminants that create potential threats to human health and the environment. Pharmaceuticals cannot be effectively removed by conventional wastewater treatment plants owing to the complex composition, high concentration of organic contaminants, high salinity, and biological toxicity of pharmaceutical wastewater. This book provides an overview of the production and environmental impacts of pharmaceutical compounds and their advanced treatment methods, with a focus on advanced materials used for removing pharmaceutical contaminants from wastewater.- Provides an overview of the current state of advanced research and applications of materials for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment.- Discusses various adsorbents, photocatalysts, and electrodes, with a special focus on carbon materials.- Covers advanced material synthesis and fabrication.- Features case studies and chapters that are fully application-oriented.The book is essential reading for researchers and practitioners in materials science and engineering, environmental science and engineering, chemical engineering, and water treatment who are seeking to develop and implement advanced technologies for waste minimization and mitigation.

Emerging contaminants include an extensive array of synthetic chemicals in global use, such as plastic additives, microplastics, water disinfection byproducts, pharmaceuticals, man-made nanomaterials, and UV-filters. Because of their extensive use in anthropogenic activities, these chemicals are entering the environment at alarming levels as hazardous wastes and non-biodegradable substances. This book emphasizes on the comprehensive information on emerging contaminants overview, environmental occurrence, analysis, risk assessment and toxicity assessment. Environmental, legal, health concerns of the ECs have also been covered in this book. The book also features an updated status from the industrial point of view.

This book covers code development for structural analysis throughout all the chapters and includes topics from Finite Element Methods such as modeling and analysis of continuum structures. It explains the concepts showing derivation of necessary equations, relationships, and steps in solving structural analysis problems. It contains worked examples; problem sets and ample Scilab and Octave codes to teach structural analysis techniques using these softwares.Features: Enables readers to distinguish between the flexibility and the stiffness methods of structural analysis. Clarifies the procedures in the direct stiffness methods as applied to discrete structures and use these for the analysis 2D and 3D structures. Presents treatment of the FEM as a logical extension of the Direct Stiffness Method. Provides sufficient solved examples and didactic problems (with solution) focusing on the analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Treats discrete and continuum structural analysis using similar matrix analysis procedure. Focused on problem solving through programming, this book guides senior undergraduate and graduate students in structural and civil engineering.

Point of Care (POC) diagnostic devices are predominantly used for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. To make these technologies scalable for manufacturing, user-friendly, inexpensive, sensitive, and rapid, a combination of such devices with nanomaterials is required. This book deals with new emerging fields such as POC technologies, advanced nanotheranostics using nanomaterials, technologies, and applications in diagnosis. In the book, current advances for the application of nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and magnetic nanoparticles in POC devices and future directions are reviewed.The book: Presents a comprehensive account of needs and challenges of point-of-care diagnostics. Describes the fundamentals of rationale of nanomaterials as remarkable building blocks for biosensing. Discusses development of critical diagnosis in point of care systems. Deals with the advantages of nanomaterial-based sensing strategies. Illustrates the challenges and breakthroughs of technologies for cost-efficient biosensing platform. The book is aimed at researchers and professionals in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering.

Sustainable Manufacturing is a key component in the engineering industry, helping to decrease emissions, costs, and energy use. Through examining how to successfully implement sustainability within industry 4.0, Sustainable Manufacturing: An Emergence in Industry 4.0 covers recent innovations in topics such as circular economy, supply chains, waste elimination, and recycling. This edited collection is a cutting-edge assessment of the barriers preventing the implementation of sustainable manufacturing in industry. Highlighting basic definitions and terminologies within sustainability and manufacturing, the book covers topics including interactive design, remanufacturing, cleaner production, and optimisation. It also features modern technologies currently revolutionising the industry such as robotics and 3D printing. Using case studies to illustrate success stories in which products have been created using sustainable processes, the book will also include technical notes and experimental results from a wide variety of international contributors. This book is relevant to anyone working in the mechanical engineering, manufacturing and industrial engineering and materials science industries.

This text documents the science that lies behind the expanding field of cosmetic dermatology so that clinicians can practice with confidence and researchers can be fully aware of the clinical implications of their work. New chapters have been added to this edition on photodamage, actinic keratoses, UV lamps, hidradenitis suppurativa, age-related changes in male skin, changes in female hair with aging, nonabltaive laser rejuvenation, and cryolipolysis, and chapters have been updated throughout to keep this at the forefront of work and practice.The Series in Cosmetic and Laser Therapy is published in association with the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.

At a time of growing environmental concerns and an urgent need for sustainable solutions, the intersection of blockchain technology and environmental sustainability is emerging as a powerful force for positive change. The environmental challenges of our time, including climate change, resource scarcity and the destruction of ecosystems, require innovative solutions that transcend geographical and political boundaries. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized and transparent nature, can not only track and verify environmental efforts, but also incentivize them.