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    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 15

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 15

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. The series presents comprehensive reviews written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations or optimal product yields. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in academia and the industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

      Contents of this volume include:

      - Metal-Free and Acid-Free Activation of Carbonyl Moiety Using Molecular Halogens or N-Halamines

      - Anti-algal Study on Polymeric Coating Containing Metal-Metal Oxide Core-shell Nanoparticles

      - Functionalized Catalyst for Efficient Nucleophilic and Electrophilic Fluorination

      - Synthesis and Applications of Small Fluorescent Molecules

      - Recent Achievements in the Synthesis of Aromatic Five-Membered Heterocycles Containing One Heteroatom

      - Basic Ionic Liquid Catalyzed Cycloaddition Reactions for the Synthesis of 1, 2, 3-Triazoles

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 16

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 16

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. The series presents comprehensive reviews written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations or optimal product yields. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in academia and the industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

      Contents of this volume include these 7 reviews:

      - Recent advances in copper-catalyzed heterocyclic syntheses

      - Application of modern green chemistry methods in the synthesis of quinolines, quinazolines and quinazolinones - Electroluminescence polymers-a review on synthesis by organic compounds - Multicomponent approach for the synthesis of xanthenes - From atoms to macromolecules: 100 years of polymer research - An overview of oxidizing and reducing agents in total synthesis - Amino acid-derived ionic liquids: novel biodegradable catalytic systems for green synthesis of heterocycles

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 17

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 17

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. The series presents comprehensive reviews written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations or optimal product yields. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in academia and the industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

      Contents of this volume include these 6 reviews:

      - Multicomponent synthesis of heterocycles by microwave irradiation

      - Stereoselective procedures for the synthesis of olefines

      - Advanced microwave assisted organic synthesis method in organic chemistry

      - Five and six-membered n-heterocycle rings from diaminomaleonitrile

      - Peptidomimetics: current and future perspectives on hiv protease inhibitors

      - A review on synthesis, chemistry, and medicinal properties of benzothiazines and their related scaffolds

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 18

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 18

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. The series presents comprehensive reviews written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations or optimal product yields. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in academia and the industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

      Volume 18 presents 7 reviews focused on ionic materials, nanoparticles and nitrogen containing heterocycles in organic synthesis.

      - Recent synthetic and biological advances in anti-cancer ferrocene-analogues and hybrids

      - Synthesis of fused nitrogenated heterocycles: intramolecular povarov reaction

      - Use of barbituric acid as a precursor for the synthesis of bioactive compound

      - Ionic liquids as solvents and/or catalysts for organic synthesis

      - Zinc oxide nanomaterials for biomedical applications

      - Superhydrophobic polymeric nanocomposites coatings for effective corrosion protection

      - Morphologies and properties of virgin and waste PP nanocomposites

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 2

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 2

      Modern Organofluorine Chemistry-Synthetic Aspects

      The volume focuses on recent advances in organofluorine chemistry directed towards selective fluorine introduction into various target molecules, employing both traditional and contemporary, electrophilic and nucleophilic, fluorinating agents. It brings together sixteen chapters written by leading experts and active researchers in the field. It is an excellent source of information for synthetic chemists interested in selective fluorination methods and fluorinated building blocks. "Advances in Organic Synthesis" is a book series devoted to publishing the latest and the most important advances in organic synthesis. Contributions are written by eminent scientists and each volume is devoted to major advances in organic synthesis. Each volume, being which is topic specific, is edited by an authority in the field. Chapters are written by eminent subject specialists so that the readers may obtain a broad overview of the current developments. "Advances in Organic Synthesis" is essential for all organic chemists in the academia and industry who wish to keep abreast of the rapid and important developments in the field.

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 3

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 3

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. It presents comprehensive articles written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations. Contributions are written by eminent scientists and each volume is edited by an authority in the field. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in the academia and industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 4

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 4

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. It presents comprehensive articles written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations. Contributions are written by eminent scientists and each volume is edited by an authority in the field. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in the academia and industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 5

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 5

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. It presents comprehensive articles written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations. Contributions are written by eminent scientists and each volume is edited by an authority in the field. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in the academia and industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 6

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 6

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. It presents comprehensive articles written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations. Contributions are written by eminent scientists and each volume is edited by an authority in the field. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in the academia and industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 7

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 7

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. It presents comprehensive articles written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations. Contributions are written by eminent scientists and each volume is edited by an authority in the field. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in the academia and industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 8

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 8

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. It presents comprehensive articles written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations. Contributions are written by eminent scientists and each volume is edited by an authority in the field. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in academia and the industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

      This volume presents the following reviews:

      o Catalytic Tandem Reactions Triggered by the Introduction of a Carbonyl Function

      o Synthetic Applications of Bifunctional Knölker Type Iron Complexes as (De)hydrogenation Catalysts

      o Superelectrophilic Activation of Alkynes, Alkenes, and Allenes

      o Chitosan and its Derivatives: Synthesis Strategy and Applications

      o Synthesis of N-Containing Heterocycles via Hypervalent Iodine(III)-Mediated Intramolecular Oxidative Cyclization

      o Advancements in Ionic Liquids for the Formation of Morita Baylis-Hillman Adducts

    • Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 9

      Advances in Organic Synthesis: Volume 9

      Advances in Organic Synthesis is a book series devoted to the latest advances in synthetic approaches towards challenging structures. The series presents comprehensive reviews written by eminent authorities on different synthetic approaches to selected target molecules and new methods developed to achieve specific synthetic transformations or optimal product yields. Advances in Organic Synthesis is essential for all organic chemists in academia and the industry who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

      This volume presents the following reviews:

      Asymmetric hydrogenation of tetrasubstituted olefins

      Recent advances in catalytic organic synthesis applications of covalently supported ionic liquids

      Recent developments in intramolecular cyclization reactions via carbon-heteroatom (c-x) bond formation

      • Efficient synthetic protocol and mechanistic study of quinazoline analogues and their biological importance

      Synthesis of N,O,S-heterocycles by one-pot reactions of epoxides, aziridines and oxaziridines

    • Advances in Physicochemical Properties of Biopolymers (Part 1)

      Advances in Physicochemical Properties of Biopolymers (Part 1)

      The last two decades have seen a number of significant advances in the methodology for evaluating the molecular weight distributions of polydispersed macromolecular systems in solution at the molecular level. This reference presents reviews on the progress in different analytical and characterization methods of biopolymers.

      Readers will find useful information about combinations of complex biopolymer analysis such as chromatographic or membrane based fractionation procedures combined with multiple detectors on line (multi-angle laser light scattering or MALLS). Key topics include:

      • refractive index, UV-Vis absorbance and intrinsic viscosity detection systems,

      • advances in SEC-MALLS (size exclusion chromatography coupled to multi-angle laser light scattering) and FFF-MALLS (field flow fractionation coupled on line to MALLS),

      • HPSEC-A4F-MALLS, matrix-assisted laser-desorption ionization (MALDI)

      • electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry

      • nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

      This reference is intended for students of applied chemistry and biochemistry who require information about biopolymer analysis and characterization.

    • Advances in Physicochemical Properties of Biopolymers (Part 2)

      Advances in Physicochemical Properties of Biopolymers (Part 2)

      There is considerable diversity in polymers extracted from natural sources and much work has been done to classify them according to their physical and chemical properties.

      In the second part of this book set, readers will find general information about the physicochemical properties of several naturally occurring polysaccharides followed by a section dedicated to their application in different fields of research and medicine. Key topics in this part include:

      • chitosan (properties modifications and applications)

      • microbial biopolymers

      • biopolymers present in Brazilian seeds

      • protein-plastic foams

      • biopolymer microencapsulation in the food industry

      • biomedical gels

      • collagen biomaterials

      • biopolymer electrospinning

      This reference is intended for students of applied chemistry and biochemistry who require information about the properties and applications of polysaccharides (such as chitosan) and other protein-based biopolymers.

    • Advances in Special Functions of Fractional Calculus: Special Functions in Fractional Calculus and Their Applications in Engineering

      Advances in Special Functions of Fractional Calculus: Special Functions in Fractional Calculus and Their Applications in Engineering

      In recent years, special functions have been developed and applied in a variety of fields, such as combinatory, astronomy, applied mathematics, physics, and engineering due to their remarkable properties. This volume expands our understanding of special functions by highlighting recent trends in numerical analysis. are demonstrated by 15 chapters. Many chapters highlight the importance of fundamental results and techniques of the theory of complex analysis for partial differential equations Contributions emphasize articles devoted to the mathematical treatment of questions arising in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, particularly those that stress analytical aspects and novel problems and their solutions. This volume is a timely update for mathematicians and researchers interested in advanced numerical methods and computational techniques used to solve complex problems List of Chapters 1. Modified Adaptive Synchronization and Anti Synchronization method for Fractional order chaotic systems with uncertain parameters 2. Improved generalized differential transform method for a class of linear non homogeneous ordinary fractional differential equation 3. Incomplete K2-Function 4. Some Results On Incomplete Hypergeometric Functions 5. Transcendental Bernstein Series: Interpolation and Approximation 6. Some Sufficient Conditions For Uniform Convexity Of Normalized 1F2 Function 7. From Abel continuity theorem to Paley-Wiener theorem 8. A New Class of Truncated Exponential-Gould-Hopper basedGenocchi Polynomials 9. Computational preconditioned Gauss-Seidel via half-sweep approximation to Caputo's time fractional differential equations 10. Krasnoselskii-type Theorems for Monotone Operators in Ordered Banach Algebra with Applications in Fractional Differential Equations and Inclusion 11. General fractional order quadratic functional integral equations: Existence, properties of solutions and some of its Applications 12.Nonlinear set-valued delay functional integral equations of Volterra-Stieltjes type: Existence of solutions, continuous dependence and applications 13.Certain Saigo Fractional Derivatives Of Extended Hypergeometric Functions 14. Some Erdelyi-kober Fractional Integrals Of The Extended Hypergeometric Functions 15. On solutions of Kinetic Model by Sumudu transform

    • Advances in Time Series Forecasting: Volume 1

      Advances in Time Series Forecasting: Volume 1

      Time series analysis is applicable in a variety of disciplines, such as business administration, economics, public finance, engineering, statistics, econometrics, mathematics and actuarial sciences. Forecasting the future assists in critical organizational planning activities. Time series analysis is employed by many different organizations such as hospitals, universities, commercial enterprises or government organizations in order to forecast future scenarios. Therefore, many time series forecasting methods have been proposed and improved in statistical literature. Linear models such as Box-Jenkins methods were earlier used in many situations. Then, to overcome the restrictions of these linear models and to account for certain nonlinear patterns observed in real problems, some nonlinear models are also presented in literature. However, since these nonlinear models were developed for specific nonlinear patterns, they are not suitable for modeling other types of nonlinearity in time series. In recent years, efficient and advanced techniques such as artificial neural networks, fuzzy time series and some hybrid models have been used to forecast any kind of real life time series analyses. Both theoretical and empirical findings in academic literature show that these approaches give comparatively reliable forecasts than those obtained from conventional forecasting methods. In addition, conventional models require some assumptions such as linearity and normal distribution or cannot be utilized efficiently for some real time series such as temperature and share prices of stockholders since these kind of series contain some uncertainty. However, when advanced methods such as neural networks and fuzzy time series are used to forecast time series, there is no need to satisfy any assumption and the time series containing uncertainty can be forecasted efficiently.

      This e-book contains recent effective applications and descriptions of these advanced forecasting methods. Readers will learn how these methods work and how these approaches can be used to forecast real life time series. In addition, the hybrid forecasting model approach, which combines different methods to obtain better forecast results, is also explained. Readers can also find the applications of hybrid forecasting models in this e-book. This e-book also enables skilled statisticians to create a new hybrid forecasting model suitable for their own objectives. Data presented in this e-book is problem based and is taken from real life situations. This e-book is a valuable resource for students, statisticians and working professionals interested in advanced time series analysis.

    • Advances in Time Series Forecasting: Volume 2

      Advances in Time Series Forecasting: Volume 2

      This volume is a valuable source of recent knowledge about advanced time series forecasting techniques such as artificial neural networks, fuzzy time series, or hybrid approaches. New forecasting frameworks are discussed and their application is demonstrated. The second volume of the series includes applications of some powerful forecasting approaches with a focus on fuzzy time series methods. Chapters integrate these methods with concepts such as neural networks, high order multivariate systems, deterministic trends, distance measurement and much more. The chapters are contributed by eminent scholars and serve to motivate and accelerate future progress while introducing new branches of time series forecasting. This book is a valuable resource for MSc and PhD students, academic personnel and researchers seeking updated and critically important information on the concepts of advanced time series forecasting and its applications.

    • Advances in the Determination of Xenobiotics in Foods

      Advances in the Determination of Xenobiotics in Foods

      Current and Future Developments in Food Science: Volume 1

      Determining the presence of different types of toxic compounds (or xenobiotics) in food requires precise analytical methodologies. Examples of these techniques include separation techniques coupled to mass spectrometry, Variations in methods used depend on the physicochemical properties of each xenobiotic being tested for.

      Advances in the Determination of Xenobiotics in Foods explains recent developments in the field of xenobiotic determination in food. Readers are introduced to xenobiotic testing techniques through extensive reviews. Chapters also cover details about contaminants coming from food contact materials (such as plasticizers, food additives, polymer monomers/oligomers and non-intentionally added substances), substances used for food processing and sensing (nanoparticles), and residues of pesticides (that can also be present in the final food product). The book also includes information about specific xenobiotics that, due to their global distribution in the environment, are also likely to enter the food chain. Some of them are regulated (persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals) but there are many other types of contaminants (halogenated flame-retardants, perfluorinated compounds and micro- and nanoplastics) that must also be controlled. In addition, some xenobiotics could be present in the final food consumed because of food treatments (acrylamide, furan, heterocyclic aromatic amines, and glycidol esters). Finally, the concluding chapters of the book are devoted to the presence of natural contaminants such as mycotoxins and biogenic amines.

      The combination of extensive information of analytical techniques for xenobiotics along with a categorical treatment of food contaminants makes this volume a handy reference for food science and technology students and technicians involved in food safety and processing management roles.

      SERIES INTRODUCTION:

      This book series presents reviews, and reference monographs on all aspects of food science and technology. The series is essential reading for food chemists and technician in both professional and academic settings.

    • Advances in the Development of Cool Materials for the Built Environment

      Advances in the Development of Cool Materials for the Built Environment

      This e-book is a suitable reference on the technical and scientific competence related to effective application and integration of cool materials in the built environment. The e-book is an overview on the following:

      • The role of cool materials in the built environment.

      • Major cool materials techniques and their benefits and drawbacks.

      • Research trends in cool materials for the built environment.

      • Technical guidelines for instrumentation, testing and rating of cool materials.

      • Policy and economic aspects of cool materials necessary for the management of built environments.

      • Case studies where the cool materials are implemented.

    • Advances in the Medicinal Chemistry of Neglected Tropical Disease and Related Infectious Diseases

      Advances in the Medicinal Chemistry of Neglected Tropical Disease and Related Infectious Diseases

      Advances in the Medicinal Chemistry of Neglected Tropical Disease and Related Infectious Diseases offers an in-depth overview of recent progress in drug discovery targeting some of the world's most persistent and under-researched diseases. With a focus on medicinal chemistry and target-based drug design, this book explores critical pharmacological targets and innovative compounds aimed at combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and related infections.Spread across ten chapters, the book examines the current state and future directions of therapeutic research for diseases such as leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, sleeping sickness, malaria, schistosomiasis, dengue, Zika virus, tuberculosis, and fascioliasis. Each chapter provides details about disease-specific targets, structural activity relationships (SAR), and developments in promising lead compounds over the past decade.

      Key features:

      Focuses on pharmacological targets and medicinal chemistry strategies

      Covers both parasitic and viral diseases with global health impact

      Underlines emerging therapeutic approaches and SAR-guided design

      Explains compound screening, optimization, and preclinical research

    • Aerospace Structures and Materials

      Aerospace Structures and Materials

      Frontiers in Aerospace Science: Volume 1

      This comprehensive volume presents a wide spectrum of information about the design, analysis and manufacturing of aerospace structures and materials. Readers will find an interesting compilation of reviews covering several topics such as structural dynamics and impact simulation, acoustic and vibration testing and analysis, fatigue analysis and life optimization, reversing design methodology, non-destructive evaluation, remotely piloted helicopters, surface enhancement of aerospace alloys, manufacturing of metal matrix composites, applications of carbon nanotubes in aircraft material design, carbon fiber reinforcements, variable stiffness composites, aircraft material selection, and much more.

      This volume is a key reference for graduates undertaking advanced courses in materials science and aeronautical engineering as well as researchers and professional engineers seeking to increase their understanding of aircraft material selection and design.

    • African Meteorites

      African Meteorites

      African Meteorites is a comprehensive exploration of meteorite falls and finds across the arid and hot regions of the African continent, offering profound insights into a significant collection of meteorites, second only to Antarctica. The book is divided into seven chapters, covering the origin and formation of meteorites, statistical analyses of meteorite falls in African countries, classes and mass distribution of meteorite finds, allocation and renaming of North West African (NWA) meteorites, exceptional and rare meteorite falls and finds in Eastern Morocco Sahara, protocols for recognizing, recovering, and preserving meteorites in Sahara, and a review of confirmed and proposed meteorite falls, finds, and impact structures in Egypt, Sudan, and Libya. With detailed and updated references complementing the simple presentation, this book is an invaluable resource for meteoriticists, hunters, museums, astronomers, students, and geology and astronomy enthusiasts, on the origin, characteristics, and collection of meteorites discovered in Africa. Key Themes: Meteorite origin, formation, and classification Meteorite falls and finds in Africa Unique features of North West Africa (NWA) meteorites Rare and exceptional meteorite falls and finds in Eastern Morocco Sahara Protocols for recognizing and preserving meteorites in the Sahara Meteorite falls, finds, and impact structures in Egypt, Sudan, and Libya

    • Agent-Based Computational Economics Using NetLogo

      Agent-Based Computational Economics Using NetLogo

      Agent-based Computational Economics using NetLogo explores how researchers can create, use and implement multi-agent computational models in Economics by using NetLogo software platform. Problems of economic science can be solved using multi-agent modelling (MAM). This technique uses a computer model to simulate the actions and interactions of autonomous entities in a network, in order to analyze the effects on the entire economic system. MAM combines elements of game theory, complex systems, emergence and evolutionary programming. The Monte Carlo method is also used in this e-book to introduce random elements. The 11 models presented in this text simulate the simultaneous operations of several agents in an attempt to recreate and predict complex economic phenomena.

      This e-book explains the topic in a systematic manner, starting with an introduction for readers followed subsequently by methodology and implementation using NetLogo. The volume ends with conclusions based on the results of the experiments presented.

      The e-book is intended as a concise and vital resource for economists, applied mathematicians, social sciences scientists, systems analysts, operations researchers and numerical analysts

    • Agricultural Benefits of Postharvest Banana Plants

      Agricultural Benefits of Postharvest Banana Plants

      Banana farming is the basis for commercial fruit trading. Every banana plant generates waste biomass nearly ten times the quantity of its fruits. Disposal of waste biomass is a burden for the farmers. Economical use of the waste biomass can bring financial benefit to banana farmers. Use of organic potash in lieu of inorganic potash affords higher yield and also helps to preserve the ecosphere of soil for subsequent crops. Agricultural Benefits of Postharvest Banana Plants details the use of postharvest banana plants for agriculture and trade. Eleven chapters explain both traditional and modern uses of banana plants. The reader is informed how bio-waste from postharvest banana plants (including their stems) can be used as organic potash to replace inorganic potash (muriate of potash) in fertilizer. Experimental uses of banana plant pseudo-stem juice for growing different crops along with chemical analysis of the pseudo-stems are explained in separate chapters. Isolations of potassium chloride and potassium carbonate have also been discussed in the latter part of the book.

      This book is an ideal handbook for professionals and trainees interested in utilizing postharvest banana plants for sustainable agriculture and trade. The information is also useful for students and teachers involved in agricultural biotechnology and traditional agriculture courses.

    • Agricultural and Food Biotechnologies of Olea europaea and Stone Fruits

      Agricultural and Food Biotechnologies of Olea europaea and Stone Fruits

      The reference presents detailed research on the olive (Olea europaea) and the stone fruit. Readers will learn about the biotechnology, plant nutrition, plant breeding, pomology, postharvest physiology, plant pathology of these two plant species. In a practical sense, the book also presents applicable agricultural knowledge about these plants for crop improvement, production, nutrients, pest management, disease, genetic, genomic and the food industry.

      The contributions by the authors of this book include descriptions about the manipulation of variables and genetic resources of inheritance of quantitative genes, crop rotation, soil water, and the effect of temperature on crop production. Aspects such as protecting crops against pests and diseases whilst ensuring the protection of human health are also taken into account.

      This is a valuable reference for students, scientists, horticulturists and, in general, for anyone wishing to obtain knowledge and experience with olives and drupes to increase productivity.

    • Algal Biotechnology for Fuel Applications

      Algal Biotechnology for Fuel Applications

      Recent Advances in Biotechnology: Volume 6

      Intensive use of fossil-based energy sources causes significant environmental problems on a global scale. Researchers have been working for several decades to find alternative energy solutions to fossil fuels. Algae are a renewable energy source, with high potential for increasing scarce resources and reducing environmental problems caused by fossil fuel use.

      Algal Biotechnology for Fuel Applications gives the reader a comprehensive picture of the industrial use of algae for generating power. This book informs readers about the existence of alternative species to the currently used algae species for biofuel production, while also explaining the methods and current concepts in sustainable biofuel production.

      Key Features

      - Fifteen chapters covering topics on commercial algae species and algal biofuel production.

      - Covers anaerobic biotechnology and basic biofuel production from thermal liquefaction

      - Covers biodiesel production and algal biofuel characterization

      - Introduces the reader to applied microbial fuel cell technology and algae cultivation methods

      - Provides concepts about ecological engineering

      - Covers microalgae culture and biofuel production techniques

      - Explains the importance of catalysts

      - Explains the economic evaluation of algae fuel production technology

      This reference is essential reading for students and academics involved in environmental science, biotechnology, chemical engineering and sustainability education programs. It also serves as a reference for general readers who want to understand the ins and outs of algal biofuel technology.

    • Algal Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: Benefits, Opportunities, and Challenges

      Algal Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: Benefits, Opportunities, and Challenges

      Edible algae, including seaweeds, are a source of functional food, dietary supplements, metabolites and bioactive compounds. Algal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their applications in the food and nutraceutical industries.

      This book covers several aspects of algal based functional foods. It informs the reader about algal cultivation techniques, environmental impact, habitat, nutraceutical potential, extraction of bioactive metabolites, functional-food composition, bio-prospection, culture-induced nutraceutical compounds, algae-based bio-packaging, algal-biorefinery, toxicity, trends and future prospects.

      The editors present the topics in a research-oriented format while citing scholarly references.

      This book is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the nutritional benefits and industrial utilization of algae as a sustainable food source.

    • Alkaloids and Other Nitrogen-Containing Derivatives

      Alkaloids and Other Nitrogen-Containing Derivatives

      Medicinal Chemistry Lessons From Nature: Volume 3

      Medicinal chemists around the world have been inspired by nature and have successfully extracted chemicals from plants. Research on enzymatic modifications of naturally occurring compounds has played a critical role in the search for biologically active molecules to treat diseases.

      This book set explores compounds of interest to researchers and clinicians. It presents a comprehensive analysis about the medicinal chemistry (drug design, structure-activity relationships, permeability data, cytotoxicity, appropriate statistical procedures, molecular modelling studies) of different compounds. Each chapter brings contributions from known scientists explaining experimental results which can be translated into clinical practice.

      Volume 3 presents (1) a brief overview of botanical and pharmacological properties of alkaloids, (2) a summary of the synthesis of natural morphinans and related alkaloids, (3) caffeine-based compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, (4) piperine derivatives, (5) noscapine-based anti-cancer agents, (6) biogenic amines and amino acid derivatives as carbonic anhydrase modulators and (7) antimalarial compounds on quinoline scaffolds.

      The objective of this book is to fulfil gaps in current knowledge with updated information from recent years. It serves as a guide for academic and professional researchers and clinicians.

    • Alternative Remedies and Natural Products for Cancer Therapy: An Integrative Approach

      Alternative Remedies and Natural Products for Cancer Therapy: An Integrative Approach

      This book provides a holistic view of natural products and remedies that have been used to treat cancer. The editors aim to educate readers about the importance of the translational role of natural products in cancer treatment by compiling 14 chapters. The book emphasizes an integrative approach to the topic by blending traditional knowledge that supports alternative therapies with the science of phytochemicals and drug discovery technologies as a means to manage the disease.

      Key topics include alternative therapies (such as aromatherapy and immune boosting herbal medications), cytotoxic and anti-cancer phytochemicals, drug delivery and discovery technologies (including high-throughput screening) and some drug targets of interest for cancer treatment (such as topoisomerases and caspases). Readers will be able to learn about natural sources of ant-cancer compounds, and the methods used by research and development experts in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries to isolate and formulate these compounds.

      This book will be a handy resource for a wide range of readers. This includes researchers, traditional medical practitioners, PG students, Ph.D. scholars and general readers to understand the role of natural products in cancer treatment.

      key features

      - Explains the importance of alternative therapies in the management of cancer

      - Emphasizes the ethnopharmacological approaches to cancer

      - Explores natural anticancer drug libraries

      - Discusses the role of modern cancer targets and the importance of in-silico tools in anticancer drug discovery

      - Addresses modern drug discovery tools and drug delivery technologies concerning their applications in cancer treatment.

      - Includes references for further reading

    • Amazon Web Services: The Definitive Guide for Beginners and Advanced Users

      Amazon Web Services: The Definitive Guide for Beginners and Advanced Users

      Amazon Web Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and Advanced Users is your go-to companion for learning and mastering AWS. It presents 10 easy-to-read chapters that build a foundation for cloud computing while also equipping readers with the skills necessary to use AWS for commercial projects. Readers will learn how to use AWS cloud computing services for seamless integrations, effective monitoring, and optimizing cloud-based web applications.

      What you will learn from this guide:

      1. Identity and Access Management in AWS: Learn about IAM roles, security of the root account, and password policies, ensuring a robust foundation in access management.

      2. Amazon EC2 Instance: Explore the different types of EC2 instances, pricing strategies, and hands-on experiences to launch, manage, and terminate EC2 instances effectively. This knowledge will help to make informed choices about pricing strategies.

      3. Storage Options and Solutions: A detailed examination of storage options within Amazon EC2 instances. Understanding Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS), Amazon Elastic File Storage (EFS), and more, will enhance your ability to handle data storage efficiently.

      4. Load Balancing and Auto Scaling: Learn about different types of load balancers and how auto-scaling groups operate, to master the art of managing varying workloads effectively.

      5. Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3): Understand S3 concepts such as buckets, objects, versioning, storage classes, and practical applications.

      6. AWS Databases and Analytics: Gain insights into modern databases, AWS cloud databases, and analytics services such as Amazon Quicksight, AWS Glue, and Amazon Redshift.

      7. Compute Services and Integrations: Understand the workings of Docker, virtual machines, and various compute services offered by AWS, including AWS Lambda and Amazon Lightsail, Amazon MQ and Amazon SQS.

      8. Cloud Monitoring: Understand how to set up alarms, analyze metrics, and ensure the efficient monitoring of your cloud environment using Amazon CloudWatch and CloudTrail.

      Key Features: Comprehensive Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS Guides readers to the complete set of features in AWS Easy-to-understand language and presentation with diagrams and navigation guides References for further reading Whether you're a student diving into cloud specialization as part of your academic curriculum or a professional seeking to enhance your skills, this guide provides a solid foundation for learning the potential of the AWS suite of applications to deploy cloud computing projects.

    • Amelogenins: Multifaceted Proteins for Dental and Bone Formation and Repair

      Amelogenins: Multifaceted Proteins for Dental and Bone Formation and Repair

      Frontiers between Science and Clinic in Odontology: Volume 1

      This volume is the 1st in a series of Ebooks that bridges the gap between advances in science and clinical practice in odontology. Recent advances in biology, materials science and tissue engineering are increasingly viewed as being of enormous clinical potential. Stem cell research has opened up the possibility of reconstructing teeth from the association of epithelial and mesanchymal embryonic or adult cells, as an exciting alternative to metal implants. This Ebook will examine the multifunctional nature of a group of proteins known as the amelogenins. Latest studies indicate that this protein regulates the initiation and growth of hydroxyapatite crystals during the mineralization of enamel. In addition, amelogenins organize enamel rods during tooth development, and also aid in the development of cementum by directing cells that form the cementum to the root surface of the teeth. The aim of this book is to serve as a bridge between basic biology and biomaterial sciences, and to inform clinicians about the implications of recent advances within these fields for clinical practice.

    • An Account of Thermodynamic Entropy

      An Account of Thermodynamic Entropy

      The second law of thermodynamics is an example of the fundamental laws that govern our universe and is relevant to every branch of science exploring the physical world. This reference summarizes knowledge and concepts about the second law of thermodynamics and entropy. A verbatim explanation of chemical thermodynamics is presented by the author, making this text easy to understand for chemistry students, researchers, non-experts, and educators.

    • An Atlas on the Comparative Anatomy of the Retinae of Vertebrates

      An Atlas on the Comparative Anatomy of the Retinae of Vertebrates

      This atlas covers basic as well as novel information on the retinae of various representative vertebrates including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The book consists of over 200 illustrations with brief descriptions pointing out special features of each retina displayed. The detailed information on the complexity and variety of visual cells in different animals will give interested readers an insight on the retinae of vertebrates. The book is divided into the following sections

      1) the general architecture of retinae in different groups of animals

      2) the types of visual cells in different vertebrates

      3) the other retinal cells and synapses

      4) the degenerating retina

      5) general format of vertebrate retinal development. This atlas provides a sufficient framework in comparative retinal studies to inspire new research in the field of functional ophthalmology and biodiversity of visual cells. The book should be a useful reference for biologists, veterinarians, ophthalmologists, and eye researchers.

    • An Ecological Perspective on Health Promotion Systems, Settings and Social Processes

      An Ecological Perspective on Health Promotion Systems, Settings and Social Processes

      This e-book adds a new dimension to currently available text in health promotion by applying examples from evaluation studies to explore basic health promotion principles. It thus goes beyond single case study descriptions. The volume intricately blends an ecological approach with social science.

      A multiple settings approach is extensively covered by analyzing participants’ perceptions of the family, leisure and school settings. Chapters of this volume also present intervention data aiming at promoting participants’ perceptions and empowerment in the settings. Furthermore, the e-book covers several topic areas central to health promotion, such as life satisfaction, health behaviours (tobacco, physical activity) and health complaints and body image. Another central principle in health promotion, namely development of healthy public policy is covered including descriptions about how health promotion policies are influenced by national and international political developments. This historical perspective adds to the current knowledge of how to establish and develop policies as a basis for all health promotion actions.

    • An Epidemiological Update on COVID -19

      An Epidemiological Update on COVID -19

      An Epidemiological Update on COVID-19 brings recent findings about the pandemic to the forefront. The reference is a compilation of eleven chapters contributed by expert scholars in epidemiology and medicine that cover topics of interest to anyone interested in COVID-19 monitoring and response measures. The topics also indicate some clinical areas of interest to COVID-19 researchers that have received attention due to the pandemic. It covers basic knowledge about respiratory conditions associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 epidemiology. These topics are complemented with chapters detailing the symptoms and biochemical mechanisms of novel coronavirus infections intended for readers with an advanced level of understanding of life sciences and medicine. Special topics such as the immune response to Sars-CoV-2, and, recombinant drugs for COVID-19, are also covered in this book. Each chapter is organized in a reader-friendly format and includes a list of references.

    • An Integrated Geophysical and Geotechnical Assessment of Hazards Around the Abu Serga Church

      An Integrated Geophysical and Geotechnical Assessment of Hazards Around the Abu Serga Church

      The Abu Serga Church is one of the oldest known Coptic churches in Egypt, with a history of almost 1700 years. This reference work presents a comprehensive geotechnical and geophysical survey of the vicinity of the Abu Serga Church. The book details the information of the survey using classical and modern methods of geotechnical engineering while keeping contemporary issues faced by site investigators in view. Chapters provide the data of the church site while covering topics of interest to students such as seismic analysis, 3-D modeling and historical preservation principles. Advanced methods of interest to engineers such as mathematical analysis using finite element methods are also covered.

      This work provides key data about the Abu Sega Church site and is of interest to scholars and engineers involved in conservation engineering of architectural heritage (or built heritage), as well as readers interested in church studies.

    • An Introduction to Legal, Regulatory and Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Biotechnology

      An Introduction to Legal, Regulatory and Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Biotechnology

      Biotechnology, a branch of science and a fast-growing source of developing technologies, has shown immense potential for its utility across all the dimensions of our lives. Its applications range from drugs and therapeutics, industrial, household applications, biofuels, and information technology to almost all resource-based sectors, such as manufacturing, aquaculture, agriculture, and forestry. Biotechnology offers outstanding potential to meet the growing demand for food and energy production in a sustainable way. Recognizing its economic and strategic value, countries have implemented several measures to generate a homegrown biotechnology sector and help science-based companies develop. 

      This book covers some of the most important legal issues arising in relation to biotechnology. Topics covered in chapters include 1) the historical development of a legal framework sufficient to protect public safety, 2) the current biotechnology regulatory system and the rules directing the primary agencies that regulate the products of biotechnology (namely the FDA, USDA and EPA), 3) the regulation of human genome editing and its impact on health research, 4) law and emerging genome editing technologies from recombinant DNA technology to CRISPR/Cas9 editing, 5) the development of legal principles to protect property rights in the human body and allow the efficient use of human tissue, organs, DNA, and cell-lines in medical research, and 6) legal issues arising from the use of genetic engineered plants and animals. The authors have ensured that the contents are easy to understand, making this an accessible reference for a broad range of readers. 

      This book, therefore, serves as a quick summary of the prominent legal and regulatory issues in the biotech industry for professionals, as well as scholars in legal study programs.

    • An Introduction to Nephroprotective Plants

      An Introduction to Nephroprotective Plants

      The kidneys are a vital organ present in humans and vertebrate animals. Various toxic chemicals, present in food and water adversely affect the kidneys. Plants and plant-derived compounds have been a major source for the treatment and cure of diseases since ancient times. Even today, almost 25% of the prescription drugs for renal problems are sourced from plants. An Introduction to Nephroprotective Plants gives an overview of nephrotoxicity and medicinal plants used for protecting the kidney and reducing the effect of kidney toxicity and managing renal diseases. This book is an answer to the current gaps in knowledge resources on nephroprotective plants. The reader is introduced to the basic physiology of the renal excretory system and its disorders. The introduction is followed by chapters which give information on medicinal plants used in traditional systems of medicine (both codified and noncodified). Information about plant parts used, method of use and dosage is provided along with references.

      Key Features:

      - Simple structured presentation in six chapters

      - Includes an introduction to the urinary system and its diseases

      - Includes information about codified and noncodified medicinal plants used for neuroprotection

      - Covers phytochemicals extracted from medicinal plants which are screened and used in modern medicine for nephroprotection in detail.

      - Covers ethnobotanical and polyherbal formulations

      - References for further reading

      An Introduction to Nephroprotective Plants serves as a convenient desk reference for all researchers (pharmacologists, medicinal chemists, ethnobotanists) and healthcare professionals (physicians, pharmacists, nurses and medical students) who require complete information on nephroprotective plants.

    • An Introduction to Non-Ionizing Radiation

      An Introduction to Non-Ionizing Radiation

      An Introduction to Non-Ionizing Radiation provides a comprehensive understanding of non-ionizing radiation (NIR), exploring its uses and potential risks. The information is presented in a simple and concise way to facilitate easy understanding of relevant concepts and applications. Chapters provide a summary and include relevant equations that explain NIR physics. Other features of the book include colorful illustrations and detailed reference lists. With a focus on safety and protection, the book also explains how to mitigate the adverse effects of non-ionizing radiation with the help of ANSI guidelines and regulations. An Introduction to Non-Ionizing Radiation comprises twelve chapters, each explaining various aspects of non-ionizing radiation, including: Fundamental concepts of non-ionizing radiation including types and sources Interaction with matter Electromagnetic fields The electromagnetic wave spectrum (UV, visible light, IR waves, microwaves and radio waves) Lasers Acoustic waves and ultrasound Regulations for non-ionizing radiation. Risk management of non-ionizing radiation The book is intended as a primer on non-ionizing radiation for a broad range of scholars and professionals in physics, engineering and clinical medicine.

    • An Introduction to Trigonometry and its Applications

      An Introduction to Trigonometry and its Applications

      This book represents a novel approach for the trigonometry and an original scientific work in this field, by using the ensemble structure composed of the real analysis and the axiomatic fundaments of geometry. Throughout this e – book one presents, in a proper manner, definitions, properties, formulae and applications more specific of the subject title and its immediate connections. The book is recommended not only as a pertinent introduction for the high school students, being also very useful for the university students, mathematics teachers and anyone who is interested in the major elements regarding the essence of real mathematics.

    • An Update on SARS-CoV-2: Damage-response Framework, Potential Therapeutic Avenues and the Impact of Nanotechnology on COVID-19 Therapy

      An Update on SARS-CoV-2: Damage-response Framework, Potential Therapeutic Avenues and the Impact of Nanotechnology on COVID-19 Therapy

      This update on SARS-CoV-2 focuses on basic knowledge about the virus and COVID-19 treatment. Chapters present basic information about the disease and its treatment. The virology, epidemiology, etiology, and damage response framework of SARS-CoV-2 are also discussed in detail. The book also covers recent topics of interest to pharmacology scholars such as the immunopathogenesis of SARS-CoV2, nanotechnology, repurposed drug treatments, COVID-19 vaccines, and phytomedicine for COVID-19 therapeutics. Readers in pharmacology, virology and medicine will find the book a simple, yet informative update on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 treatment.

    • Analog Circuit Design for Communication SOC

      Analog Circuit Design for Communication SOC

      This e-book provides several state-of-the-art analog circuit design techniques. It presents both empirical and theoretical materials for system-on-a-chip (SOC) circuit design. Fundamental communication concepts are used to explain a variety of topics including data conversion (ADC, DAC, Σ-Δ oversampling data converters), clock data recovery, phase-locked loops for system timing synthesis, supply voltage regulation, power amplifier design, and mixer design. This is an excellent reference book for both circuit designers and researchers who are interested in the field of design of analog communication circuits for SOC applications.

    • Analysis and Optimal Control of Phase-Field Transition System: Fractional Steps Methods

      Analysis and Optimal Control of Phase-Field Transition System: Fractional Steps Methods

      All developments in mathematics and computer science facilitate development of industrial applications. This e-book approaches the subject in a profoundly interdisciplinary manner. The spectrum of subjects covered in this e-book includes mathematics, computer science, materials science and industrial applications. Specifically, the e-book elaborates on mathematical models of phase-field transitions. Nonlinear parabolic systems represent the core of this book.

      Mathematically speaking, it presents methods related to existence, uniqueness and regularity of solution, fractional steps, analysis of some boundary optimal control problems governed by phase-field transition system, conceptual algorithms to compute the approximate solution and boundary control.

    • Analysis of Boundedness and Safeness in a Petri Net-Based Specification of Concurrent Control Systems

      Analysis of Boundedness and Safeness in a Petri Net-Based Specification of Concurrent Control Systems

      Analysis of Boundedness and Safeness in a Petri Net-Based Specification of Concurrent Control Systems provides a comprehensive study of concurrent control systems using Petri net models, with a focus on boundedness and safeness analysis. Designed for both academic and industry professionals, it bridges the gap between theoretical rigor and practical applications, offering essential insights for advancing knowledge in the field.

      The content covers foundational principles of control systems and Petri nets before exploring advanced analysis techniques. Topics include algorithms, computational complexity, and different Petri net classes. The book also addresses boundedness and safeness properties, presenting verification methods, case studies, and experimental results. Trends, challenges, and future directions are also discussed in the book equipping readers with practical tools to innovate in concurrent system design.

      Key Features:

      - In-depth coverage of Petri net-based concurrent system modeling and analysis.

      - Clear explanations supported by real-world examples and case studies.

      - A balanced approach combining theory and application.

    • Analytical Microextraction Techniques

      Analytical Microextraction Techniques

      Sample treatment has been the focus of intensive research in the last 20 years since it still remains a bottleneck in precise analytical procedures. The low concentration of the target analytes, the large amount of potential interfering agents and the incompatibility of the sample matrix with the instrumental techniques are the main reasons for these bottlenecks. In most of these methods, sample treatment is an unavoidable step and it has a clear influence on the quality (sensitivity, selectivity, and accuracy) of the final analytical results.

      While the usefulness of microextraction techniques has been established, their complete acceptance in analytical laboratories (including official methods of analysis) depends on their successful automation and integration with conventional analytical instrumentation.

      Analytical Microextraction Techniques presents comprehensive information about several analytical methods that are useful in the laboratory. These include: sorptive microextraction, solid and liquid phase microextraction, packed sorbent microextraction, miniaturized dispersive solid-phase extraction, thin film and nanoparticle based techniques, and membrane-based techniques.

      This is a vital reference on microextraction and sample preparation techniques for applied chemistry students, analytical chemists and laboratory technicians.

    • Anatomy for Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

      Anatomy for Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

      Frontiers in Anatomy: Volume 1

      Anatomy for Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is a handy atlas for medical students and residents learning about radiography and diagnostic procedures in oral and maxillofacial medicine. This brief book starts from basic information about radiographic images and expands into chapters detailing intraoral diagnostic techniques, extraoral diagnostic techniques and oral/maxillofacial abnormalities. Over 80 illustrations demonstrate key concepts in radiography. The reader will gain a good understanding of oral and maxillofacial diagnosis which is required for basic clinical practice in the specialty.

    • Anatomy, Modeling and Biomaterial Fabrication for Dental and Maxillofacial Applications

      Anatomy, Modeling and Biomaterial Fabrication for Dental and Maxillofacial Applications

      Ceramics have been used as biomaterials for oral and maxillofacial applications due to their excellent bioactivity, high hardness and wear resistance. One of the key drawbacks of synthetic implants is their failure to adapt to the local tissue environment. Improvements in reliability and biocompatibility of implants and prostheses can be achieved through surface modifications including the use of biomaterial thin films and nanocoatings.

      This book provides readers with information about dental implants and biomaterial fabrication for maxillofacial procedures and dental bone / tissue repair. It is an ideal reference for medical and dental students and professionals (dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, prosthodontics) who are involved in implantology and tissue engineering. It will also provide valuable insights into the application and production of bioactive materials for any researchers and apprentices in materials science and biomedical engineering.

    • Anatomy: A Pressing Concern in Exercise Physiology

      Anatomy: A Pressing Concern in Exercise Physiology

      Anatomy: A Pressing Concern in Exercise Physiology is a thorough analysis of the importance of anatomy in exercise physiology courses. It presents a series of topics that cover key concept and terms in anatomy, muscle physiology, kinesiology, the use of imagery in anatomy, physical flexibility and the conventional study of cadavers. Readers of the book will receive reliable anatomical knowledge, well-researched cadaver information as well as information about good, useless, and dangerous exercises. Readers will essentially be equipped to supervise exercise training designed to be safe while providing a greater range of physical motion.

      Anatomy: A Pressing Concern in Exercise Physiology serves as a textbook for exercise physiologists in training and as a handbook for healthcare professionals involved in the physical training or rehabilitation of clients or patients.

    • Andrographolide and its Analogs: Botanical Sources, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Biotechnology

      Andrographolide and its Analogs: Botanical Sources, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Biotechnology

      This book provides an in-depth and comprehensive overview of andrographolides and their analogues, highlighting their botanical origins, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties, and biotechnological applications. It explores the isolation, purification, and spectroscopic characterization of andrographolides from natural sources, emphasizing their therapeutic potential in antidiabetic studies and other medicinal uses. The book also explains cultivation techniques, agronomic strategies for Andrographis species, genetic improvements, and in vivo extraction methods aimed at enhancing andrographolide yields, with a focus on commercial cultivation and export strategies.

      Dedicated chapters, contributed by experts, discuss the ethnobotanical significance of Andrographis species, traditional medicinal formulations, and advanced biotechnological interventions for conservation and utilization. Recent breakthroughs in understanding andrographolides'biosynthesis, metabolism, safety aspects, and promising applications in treating diabetes, cancer, inflammation, liver diseases, and neurological disorders are also covered. Readers will gain insight into how andrographolide analogues can be developed as "lead molecules" for creating next-generation phytodrugs.

      Key Features

      - Provides a comprehensive account of andrographolide-producing plant sources and their phytochemical and pharmacological properties.

      - Explores the role of biotechnology in enhancing andrographolide production through in vivo and in vitro methods.

      - Highlights the therapeutic efficacy of andrographolides and analogues in antidiabetic, anticancer, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory drug development.

      - Discusses cutting-edge advancements in the biosynthesis and semisynthetic derivatives of andrographolides.

      - Covers cultivation, agronomic techniques, and genetic improvements to optimize andrographolide production for commercial applications.

      This book is a valuable resource for researchers, pharmacologists, biotechnologists, and biomedical professionals focused on natural product-based drug discovery involving andrographolide.

    • Angelman Syndrome: Communication, Educational and Related Considerations

      Angelman Syndrome: Communication, Educational and Related Considerations

      Individuals with Angelman Syndrome (AS) present many unique challenges to professionals, parents and others who are committed to maximizing individuals’ competence while ensuring them the best possible quality of life. Angelman Syndrome: Communication, Educational, and Related Considerations is a unique, exhaustive compilation of existing material related to understanding the nature of AS and how individuals’ communication and related skills can be fostered most effectively. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the background of Angelman Syndrome along with an in-depth exploration of communication (with a focus on augmentative and alternative communication), educational, and related issues that should be addressed when attempting to meet the needs of individuals with AS at home, school, work, and elsewhere in the community.

      Key features of the book include:

      • Extensive background information about medical and related factors behind AS and how they influence individuals’ learning

      • A series of prologues written by the parents of individuals with AS

      • Contributions from internationally recognized experts on AS, communication disorders, psychology and education

      • Numerous practical, evidence-based strategies for conducting assessments and carrying out interventions among AS affected individuals

      Speech-language pathologists, allied healthcare providers and educators providing support to affected individuals should benefit from the information provided in the book by being able to identify appropriate communication, behavioral and educational goals. Laypersons, particularly parents, will also find the information highly useful in advocating for best practices for their children (which is partly fostered by the series of parental prologues).

      Angelman Syndrome: Communication, Educational, and Related Considerations will not only serve as a valuable reference for improving the learning experience for AS affected individuals but will also embolden both professionals and parents to maintain higher expectations for them.

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