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High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering: Fundamentals, Technologies, Challenges and Applications is an in-depth introduction to HiPIMS that emphasizes how this novel sputtering technique differs from conventional magnetron processes in terms of both discharge physics and the resulting thin film characteristics. Ionization of sputtered atoms is discussed in detail for various target materials. In addition, the role of self-sputtering, secondary electron emission and the importance of controlling the process gas dynamics, both inert and reactive gases, are examined in detail with an aim to generate stable HiPIMS processes. Lastly, the book also looks at how to characterize the HiPIMS discharge, including essential diagnostic equipment. Experimental results and simulations based on industrially relevant material systems are used to illustrate mechanisms controlling nucleation kinetics, column formation and microstructure evolution.Includes a comprehensive description of the HiPIMS process from fundamental physics to applicationsProvides a distinctive link between the process plasma and thin film communitiesDiscusses the industrialization of HiPIMS and its real world applications

Biological Chirality describes this occurrence, its history, and early research around the topic. The work covers analytical methods for observing the phenomenon, providing current techniques and practice and discussing the asymmetric morphology of certain living organisms, such as the position of the heart and liver in humans and the exceptions to biological homochirality seen in D-Amino Acids. In addition, it explores the requirement of enantioselectivity prepared pharmaceuticals to address enantioselectivities biomolecules, a major challenge in today''s organic chemistry. Finally, the work considers the possible origin of biological homochirality, as well as the outlook for future research in this area. Describes the history of biological chirality research, its possible origins, and future exploration areasDiscusses asymmetric exceptions in morphology and D-Amino AcidsExplores the critical implications of enantioselective biomolecules for preparative organic chemistry with a goal of developing effective pharmaceuticals

Comparative Kinesiology of the Human Body: Normal and Pathological Conditions covers changes in musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary systems that, when combined, are the three pillars of human movement. It examines the causes, processes, consequences and contexts of physical activity from different perspectives and life stages, from early childhood to the elderly. The book explains how purposeful movement of the human body is affected by pathological conditions related to any of these major systems. Coverage also includes external and internal factors that affect human growth patterns and development throughout the lifespan (embryo, child, adult and geriatrics). This book is the perfect reference for researchers in kinesiology, but it is also ideal for clinicians and students involved in rehabilitation practice. Includes in-depth coverage of the mechanical behavior of the embryo as one of the major determinants of human movement throughout the lifecycleProvides a comparison of human movement between normal and pathological conditionsAddresses each body region in functional and dysfunctional kinesiological terms

Handbook on Biological Warfare Preparedness provides detailed information on biological warfare agents and their mode of transmission and spread. In addition, it explains methods of detection and medical countermeasures, including vaccine and post-exposure therapeutics, with specific sections detailing diseases, their transmission, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, vaccines, prevention and management. This book is useful reading for researchers and advanced students in toxicology, but it will also prove helpful for medical students, civil administration, medical doctors, first responders and security forces. As the highly unpredictable nature of any event involving biological warfare agents has given rise to the need for the rapid development of accurate detection systems, this book is a timely resource on the topic.Introduces different bacterial and viral agents, including Ebola and other emerging threats and toxinsDiscusses medical countermeasures, including vaccines and post-exposure therapeuticsIncludes a comprehensive review of current methods of detection

Breakfast Cereals and How They Are Made: Raw Materials, Processing, and Production, Third Edition, covers the transformation of a cereal grain across the supply chain with oversight of the entire lifecycle - from ingredient, to finished product. The book provides essential Information for food product developers on the effect of ingredients and process conditions on breakfast cereal quality. All aspects of the processing of cereals grains into finished products is covered, from batching and cooking, toasting and tempering, coating, the inclusion of additional ingredients, and packaging information. In addition, the book covers the chemistry and economics of cereal crops. Essential reading for all product developers working in the cereal industry, this book will also be of interest to academic researchers and postgraduate students in both cereal science and food processing. Provides an up-to-date, end-to-end overview of the production process of cereal productsEdited by active cereals researchers working in industry, with experts from both academia and industry supplying contentIncludes essential information on both ingredients and processes in the production of breakfast cerealsDiscusses materials, cooking and packaging Includes nutrition, quality and safety

Paleostress Inversion Techniques: Methods and Applications for Tectonics is an ideal reference for both academic and industry researchers in the Earth Sciences. The book introduces the methodologies developed to reconstruct (paleo) stress tensors from geological data. The interest and potential outcomes of the methods are illustrated by practical examples and supplementary electronic material and an overview on future research directions. As paleostress inversion methods are particularly useful in tectonic analyses at regional and local scales and their outcomes are relevant when trying to predict the orientations of fracture sets and potential fluid flow paths and associated mineralizations, this book provides an ideal resource. Includes detailed explanations of methods, along with concrete applications of paleostress inversion techniques Clearly illustrates the outcomes, advantages and limitations of the techniques Serves as a practical guide for both academics and industry researchers interested in structural geology, geodynamics and tectonics

Simulation of Power System with Renewables provides details on the modelling and efficient implementation of MATLAB, particularly with a renewable energy driven power system. The book presents a step-by-step approach to modelling implementation, including all major components used in current power systems operation, giving the reader the opportunity to learn how to gather models for conventional generators, wind farms, solar plants, HVDC links, and FACTS control devices. Users will find this to be a central resource for modelling, building and simulating renewable power systems, including discussions on its limitations, assumptions on the model, and the implementation and analysis of the system.Presents worked examples and equations in each chapter that address system limitations and flexibilityProvides step-by-step guidance for building and simulating models with required dataContains case studies on a number of devices, including FACTS, HVDC systems, and renewable generation

Measuring Road Safety Using Surrogate Events provides researchers and practitioners with the tools they need to quickly and effectively measure traffic safety. As traditional crash-based safety analyses are being undermined by today''s growing use of intelligent vehicular and road safety technologies, crash surrogates--or near misses--can be more effectively used to measure the future risk of crashes. This book advances the idea of using these near-crash techniques to deliver quicker and more adequate measurements of safety. It explores the relationships between traffic conflicts and crashes using an extrapolation of observed events rather than post-crash data, which is significantly slower to obtain. Readers will find sound estimation methods based on rigorous scientific principles, offering compelling new tools to better equip researchers to understand road safety and its factors. Consolidates the latest updates/ideas from disparate places into a single resourceEstablishes a consistent use of key terms, definitions and concepts to help codify this emerging fieldContains numerous application-oriented case studies throughoutIncludes learning aids, such as chapter objectives, a glossary, and links to data used in examples

Probabilistic Graphical Models for Computer Vision introduces probabilistic graphical models (PGMs) for computer vision problems and teaches how to develop the PGM model from training data. This book discusses PGMs and their significance in the context of solving computer vision problems, giving the basic concepts, definitions and properties. It also provides a comprehensive introduction to well-established theories for different types of PGMs, including both directed and undirected PGMs, such as Bayesian Networks, Markov Networks and their variants.Discusses PGM theories and techniques with computer vision examplesFocuses on well-established PGM theories that are accompanied by corresponding pseudocode for computer visionIncludes an extensive list of references, online resources and a list of publicly available and commercial softwareCovers computer vision tasks, including feature extraction and image segmentation, object and facial recognition, human activity recognition, object tracking and 3D reconstruction

Medicinal Chemistry Approaches to Malaria and Other Tropical Disease, Volume 53 in the Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authorsPresents the latest release in the Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry seriesIncludes the latest information on Medicinal Approaches to Malaria and Other Tropical Diseases

Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science, Volume 167, provides the most topical, informative and exciting monographs available on a wide variety of research topics related to Models and Biological Targets in Drug Discovery for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Novel Targets for Parkinson-Depression Co-morbidity. Utility of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Neuropsychiatric Disorders: A Short Review of the Recent Pre-clinical and Clinical Findings, The Many Sides of Microglia in Alcohol Use Disorders, Stress, Anxiety, Molecular Targets and More, Calcineurin Signaling in Psychiatric Disorders, Emerging Evidence for the Role of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase- Activating Peptide (PACAP) in Neuropsychiatric Disorders, and more.Includes comprehensive coverage of molecular biologyPresents ample use of tables, diagrams, schemata and color figures to enhance the reader''s ability to rapidly grasp the information providedContains contributions from renowned experts in the field

Nonheme Iron Enzymes: Structures and Mechanisms, Volume 117, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting new and interesting chapters on the topics. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.Targeted to a very wide audience of specialists, researchers and studentsContains timely chapters written by well-renowned authorities in their fieldIncludes a number of high quality illustrations, figures and tables

Post-translational Modifications That Modulate Enzyme Activity, Volume 626 in the Methods in Enzymology series, continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field. Updated chapters include Crosstalk between cellular metabolism and histone acetylation, Isolation of protein complexes and modifications that regulate transcriptional machinery, High-throughput phosphoproteome mapping through multiplexed mass spectrometry, Differentiation of D and L epimerization in proteins, Biochemical analysis of protein arginylation, Site-specific Determination of lysine acetylation stoichiometries on the proteome-scale, Genomic and biochemical analysis of RNA post-transcriptional modifications, Isolation and characterization of glycosylated (neuro)peptides, and more.Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authorsPresents the latest release in the Methods in Enzymology seriesIncludes the latest information on Post-translational Modifications that Modulate Enzyme Activity

Immunobiology of Dendritic Cells Part A, Volume 348 in the International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology series highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on the Origin and Development of Dendritic Cells, Dendritic Cell Subsets and Locations, Antigen Processing and Presentation, The Interaction of Dendritic Cells With Cancer Cells, The Role of Dendritic Cells in Human Diseases, and Dendritic Cells-based Vaccines for Cancer Therapy.Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authorsPresents the latest release in the International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology seriesIncludes the latest information on the Immunobiology of Dendritic Cells, Part A

State of the Art of Research on Down Syndrome, Volume 56, the latest release in the International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on the Genetics and Genomics of Down Syndrome, Motor Development and Down Syndrome, Cognitive Profiles in Individuals with Down syndrome, Working Memory and Down syndrome, Environment Learning in Individuals with Down syndrome, Reading for Comprehension: The Contribution of Decoding, Linguistic and Cognitive Skills, Number Sense in Down syndrome, Early Starting States in Infants with Down Syndrome: Implications for Research and Practice, and more. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authorsPresents the latest release in the International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities seriesUpdated release includes the latest information on the State of the Art of Research on Down Syndrome

Handbook of Data Science Approaches for Biomedical Engineering covers the research issues and concepts of biomedical engineering progress and the ways they are aligning with the latest technologies in IoT and big data. In addition, the book includes various real-time/offline medical applications that directly or indirectly rely on medical and information technology. Case studies in the field of medical science, i.e., biomedical engineering, computer science, information security, and interdisciplinary tools, along with modern tools and the technologies used are also included to enhance understanding. Today, the role of Big Data and IoT proves that ninety percent of data currently available has been generated in the last couple of years, with rapid increases happening every day. The reason for this growth is increasing in communication through electronic devices, sensors, web logs, global positioning system (GPS) data, mobile data, IoT, etc.Provides in-depth information about Biomedical Engineering with Big Data and Internet of ThingsIncludes technical approaches for solving real-time healthcare problems and practical solutions through case studies in Big Data and Internet of ThingsDiscusses big data applications for healthcare management, such as predictive analytics and forecasting, big data integration for medical data, algorithms and techniques to speed up the analysis of big medical data, and more

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbes in Soil, Crop and Environmental Sustainability reviews the exploitation of microbial biodiversity in soil with respect to nutrient-use efficiency, also discussing the improvement and maintenance of certain physical and chemical conditions in soil that can provide economic and environmental benefits toward agricultural sustainability. The utilization of microbes ranges from applications in biotechnology, marginal land restoration, the formulation of microbial inoculants, the enhancement of crop productivity, and the mitigation of global warming gases. Finally, various uses for microbial resources in crop disease management, bioenergy production, and income based on microbial cultivation are explored.Highlights the developments and achievements of microbial resources and their role in the sustainable management of soil fertility and agriculture productivityOutlines the role of microbial resource and biotechnology in sustainability to industry, agriculture, forest and management of environmentProvides up-to-date information on the application of microbial resources and the role of biotechnology to meet the ever increasing demand of food, soil and plant productivity managementOutlines enhancement in productivity through interventions of microbial bio-agents and eco-friendly technology

Molecular Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases: Visions for the Future, Volume 168 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, provides the most topical, informative and exciting monographs available on a wide variety of research topics. The series includes in-depth knowledge on the molecular biological aspects of organismal physiology, with this release including chapters on Alzheimer''s disease, Prion-like propagation of alpha-synuclein, What - if anything - can we learn about neurodegenerative diseases from yeast?, Mitochondrial rejuvenation and replacement as a novel strategy for treatment of age-related neurodegenerative diseases, Propagation and removal of cerebral amyloid angiopathy, and much more. Includes comprehensive coverage of molecular biologyPresents ample use of tables, diagrams, schemata and color figures to enhance the reader''s ability to rapidly grasp the information providedContains contributions from renowned experts in the field

Lysosomes and Membrane Function, Volume 84 in the Current Topics in Membranes series, highlights new advances in the field, with this volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of topics, including Parasite invasion and PMR, Actin dynamics and myosin contractility during plasma membrane repair: Does one ring really heal them all?, The role of intercellular signaling in cell membrane repair, Role of lipids in plasma membrane repair, Lysosomes and plasma membrane repair, Alveolar epithelial cell membrane integrity: a venerable target in the lung, Conservative evolution of natural versus artificial PEG-induced mechanisms of PMR in eukaryotes, and more. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authorsPresents the latest release in the Current Topics in Membranes seriesUpdated release includes the latest information on lysosomes and membrane function

Giardia and Giardiasis, Volume 106 in the Advances in Parasitology series, includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, along with reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy and life history, all topics which help to shape current thinking and applications. This latest release includes chapters on The structural organization of the cytoskeleton of Giardia, The complex structure and functioning of the microtubule cytoskeleton in Giardia, New insights in the study of Giardia duodenales cell cycle, Unusual proteins in the vesicular trafficking system of Giardia duodenales, Secretory machineries in Giardia duodenales trophozoites, and more.Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field of parasitologyIncludes medical studies of parasites of major influenceFeatures reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which help to shape current thinking and applications

Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 75, the latest release in this ongoing series, continues the long tradition of topical, important, cutting-edge reviews in microbiology. The book contains updates in the field, with comprehensive chapters covering, Sulfoxides in bacterial systems, RNA degradosomes and control by signals including c-di-GMP, Protein nanowires: biological function and synthetic constructs for ''Green'' electronics, Bacterial nitrous oxide respiration: electron transport chains and copper transfer reactions, Multiple degrees of separation in the central pathways of the catabolism of aromatic compounds in Dikarya fungi, and more.Contains contributions from leading authorities in microbial physiologyInforms and updates on all the latest developments in the field of microbial physiology

Advances in Immunology in China - Part A, Volume 144, the latest release in the Advances in Immunology series, presents the latest release in a long-established and highly respected publication. The book includes current developments and comprehensive reviews in immunology. Articles address the wide range of topics that comprise immunology, with this release focusing on advances in immunology in China.Presents current developments and comprehensive reviews in immunologyProvides the latest in a longstanding, respected serial on the subject matterFocuses on recent advances in the advancing area of Advances in Immunology in China

Advances in Food Security and Sustainability, Volume Four, takes a scientific look at the challenges, constraints and solutions necessary to maintain a healthy and accessible food supply in different communities. This ongoing series addresses a wide range of issues on food sustainability and security, with this release focusing on The Evolution of Food Security Policy in Lao PDR: Continuity and Change in the Era of the Sustainable Development Goals, Food System Resilience and Diversity, A Pliable Pillar: How the Social Dimension of Sustainability Has Been Framed in UK Public Food Policy, and much more. Contains expertise from leading contributions on the topicsCovers a vast array of subjects relating to food security and sustainabilityExplores challenges related to protecting environmental resources while also meeting human nutritional requirements

Advances in Immunology, Volume 143, the latest release in a long-established and highly respected publication, presents current developments and comprehensive reviews in immunology. Articles address the wide range of topics that comprise immunology, with this release focusing on the design of vaccine strategies to elicit HIV-1 broadly neutralizing antibodies, gender bias, fungi, fibrinolysis and allergic airway inflammation, updating and interpreting airway epithelial cell reprogramming in bronchial asthma, the link(s) of sensing to the immune response, and the regulatory role of the autonomic system.Presents current developments and comprehensive reviews in immunologyProvides the latest in a longstanding, respected serial on the subject matterFocuses on recent advances in the advancing area of the mechanisms involved in the evolution of HIV-1 neutralizing antibodies

Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 51, provides in-depth review articles from a broader scope than in traditional journals or texts, with this comprehensive release covering chapters on Micro and nanoparticle transport phenomena in confined flows, A review of heat transfer in the transitional flow regime, and much more. Fills the information gap between regularly scheduled journals and university-level textbooks by providing in-depth review articles over a broader scope than in traditional journals or textsProvides essential reading for all mechanical, chemical and industrial engineers working in the field of heat transferPresents a great resource for use in graduate school level courses

Some of the more recent efforts in tuberculosis (TB) and trypanosomiasis drug discovery from both Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) and academia are highlighted in this this volume. Drug discovery approaches include both target- and phenotypic whole cell screening- approaches. Regarding the latter, mechanism of action studies through target identification are also illustrated.Provides an overview of the status of some of the current novel compounds in development as well as new emerging treatment options targeting novel mechanisms of actionIdentification of hits from phenotypic whole cell screening, followed by target identificationStrategies aimed at improving the efficacy of existing clinically used anti-TB drugs by taking advantage inhibitors of mycobacterial transcriptional regulators to boost the anti-tubercular activity, and circumvent acquired-resistance

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 109, continues the comprehensive reach of this widely read and authoritative review source in microbiology. Users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas relating to the topic.Contains contributions from leading authorities in the fieldInforms and updates on all the latest developments in the field of microbiologyIncludes discussions on the role of specific molecules in pathogen life stages and interactions, and much more

Late aging associated changes in alcohol sensitivity, neurobehavioral function, and neuroinflammation, Volume 148, the latest release in the International Review of Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authorsPresents the latest release in the International Review of Neurobiology seriesIncludes the latest information on late aging-associated changes in alcohol sensitivity, inflammation and cognitive decline

III-Nitride Electronic Devices, Volume 102, emphasizes two major technical areas advanced by this technology: radio frequency (RF) and power electronics applications. The range of topics covered by this book provides a basic understanding of materials, devices, circuits and applications while showing the future directions of this technology. Specific chapters cover Electronic properties of III-nitride materials and basics of III-nitride HEMT, Epitaxial growth of III-nitride electronic devices, III-nitride microwave power transistors, III-nitride millimeter wave transistors, III-nitride lateral transistor power switch, III-nitride vertical devices, Physics-Based Modeling, Thermal management in III-nitride HEMT, RF/Microwave applications of III-nitride transistor/wireless power transfer, and more. Presents a complete review of III-Nitride electronic devices, from fundamental physics, to applications in two key technical areas - RF and power electronicsOutlines fundamentals, reviews state-of-the-art circuits and applications, and introduces current and emerging technologiesWritten by a panel of academic and industry experts in each field