Bentham Science Publishers

This volume is a compilation of reviews on the industrial usage of soil microorganisms. The contents include 16 brief reviews on different soil microbe assisted industrial processes. Readers will be updated about recent applications of soil bacteria, fungi and algae in sectors such as agriculture, biotechnology, environmental management.

The reviews also cover special topics like sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, ecology, and intellectual property rights of patented strains, giving a broad perspective on industrial applications of soil microbes.

Volume 3 emphasizes various soil microorganisms including cyanobacteria and mycorrhiza. The 16 chapters cover the ecological significance of mycorrhiza to and their role in sustainable agriculture, microbial interactions with nematodes, microbes as biocontrol agents, and the use of endophytes in agriculture, Chapters also shed light on industrial aspects and microbial biotransformation, providing a comprehensive view of sustainable agricultural practices. Special topics such as the microbial carotenoids are also included.

Industrial Internet of Things: An Introduction explores the convergence of IoT and machine learning technologies in transforming industries and advancing economic growth. This comprehensive guide examines foundational principles, innovative applications, and real-world case studies that showcase the power of IoT-enabled intelligent systems in enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability.

The book is structured into five parts. The first part introduces industrial IoT concepts, including algorithms, deep learning prediction models, and smart production techniques. The second section addresses machine learning and collaborative technologies, focusing on artificial neural networks, and AI`s role in healthcare and industrial IoT. Subsequent chapters explore real-world applications, such as IoT adoption in healthcare during COVID-19 and intelligent transportation systems. The final sections address advanced IIoT progressions and the role of IoT in energy production using byproducts.

Key Features:

- Foundational concepts and algorithms for industrial IoT.

- Integration of machine learning in IoT systems.

- Case studies on healthcare, transportation, and sustainability.

- Insights into energy production using IoT.

This timely and comprehensive volume explores the evolving concept of Society 5.0 — a forward-looking, human-centered society where cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and augmented reality seamlessly integrate into daily life, healthcare, industry, and public services to enhance quality of life and social well-being. Industry 5.0, as a vital enabler of this vision, emphasizes collaborative interactions between humans and smart systems, driving innovations in personalized healthcare, sustainable industries, and connected communities.

This first part of a multi-volume set provides readers with foundational insights into the principles, enabling technologies, and strategic opportunities shaping Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0. Edited contributions from subject matter experts offer a roadmap for harnessing Medical IoT (Internet of Medical Things) applications within this new societal framework. The book covers essential topics such as high-performance computing in healthcare decision support, AI-driven diagnostic solutions, cybersecurity in digital health systems, and ethical data practices in patient care. It also highlights emerging use cases, including IoT-enabled wearable devices for women's security and smart diagnostic tools for early disease detection.

Key features:

Presents a detailed overview of Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0, their fundamentals, enabling technologies, and future prospects.

Examines the role of Industry 5.0 in transforming medical and healthcare services through the integration of IoT and AI-driven solutions.

Explores innovative applications such as AI-based diabetic retinopathy detection, IoT applications in digital healthcare, and patient-centric data ethics frameworks.

Discusses advances in smart farming and sustainable industrial practices within the Industry 5.0 paradigm.

Highlights opportunities for bridging research gaps in high-performance computing for holistic healthcare decision support.

Provides use case studies on IoT-enabled healthcare security solutions and digital health systems.

Infections and Male Infertility (Part I): General Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment explores the complex link between infections and male infertility, providing a comprehensive examination of their impact on reproductive health. This book integrates key concepts from molecular biology, immunology, and clinical practice to highlight the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infection-induced infertility.

Key Features:

- Multidisciplinary insights from molecular biology, immunology, and reproductive medicine.

- Comprehensive coverage of infections affecting male fertility, including diagnosis and treatment.

- Discussion of emerging therapies, including stem cell research and personalized medicine.

Herbal Medicine: Back to the Future compiles expert reviews on the application of herbal medicines (including Ayurveda, Chinese traditional medicines and alternative therapies) to treat different ailments. The book series demonstrates the use of sophisticated methods to understand traditional medicine, while providing readers a glimpse into the future of herbal medicine.

This volume presents reviews of plant based therapies useful for treating different infectious diseases. The list of topics includes some niche reviews in this area including a review of the neem plant, the historical use of herbs in infectious disease therapy in Russia, and natural remedies from garlic, among other topics., The topics included in this volume are:

- Improving anti-microbial activity of allicin and carvacrol through stabilized analogs and nanotechnology

- Plant phenolics as an alternative source of antimicrobial compounds

- Herbal medicine in Russia’s history: the use of herbal medicine for infectious diseases in Russia’s history

- Azadirachta indica (neem) in various infectious diseases

- Contribution of novel delivery systems in the development of phytotherapeutics

This volume is essential reading for all researchers in the field of natural product chemistry and pharmacology. Medical professionals involved in internal medicine who seek to improve their knowledge about herbal medicine and alternative therapies for tropical and other infectious diseases will also benefit from the contents of the volume.

Influenza is one of the most ancient and intriguing diseases that has been accompanying our civilization for millennia. While mankind has successfully defeated many dangerous influenza infections in the last couple of centuries, influenza control remains a serious problem for public health. A number of influenza vaccines and antiviral compounds have been licensed in recent times. However, the influenza virus is still ahead of us, as it continues to persistently infect humans to this day. Influenza: A Century of Research shows how influenza virology has developed historically and the tremendous knowledge that has been uncovered in the study of influenza. In this monograph, the authors present a historical perspective on influenza, chronologically, with an emphasis on its virology. Chapters cover information about the isolation of the first influenza viruses, substrates, and models for studying influenza, structure, and life cycle of the influenza virus, mechanisms of attenuation and virulence. Chapters progress into the multidisciplinary aspects of influenza research such as influenza virus ecology and the evolutionary origin of epidemic and pandemic influenza viruses. A significant part of the book also covers the description of the prevention and treatment of influenza and reasons that have contributed to insufficient control for influenza. The questions of how the COVID-19 pandemic affects the circulation of seasonal respiratory viruses, and if we can eliminate this virus are also addressed.

Influenza: A Century of Research is an informative source of information for a broad range of readers, academic or otherwise, who are interested in knowing more about the disease.

Infrared thermography (IRT) is a non-contact, non-invasive methodology which allows for detection of thermal energy that is radiated from objects in the infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum, for conversion of such energy into a visible image (such as a surface temperature map). This feature represents a great potential to be exploited in a vast variety of fields from aerospace to civil engineering, to medicine, to agriculture, etc. However, IRT is still not adequately enclosed in industrial instrumentation and there are still potential users who might benefit from the use of such a technique and who are not aware of their existence.

This e-book conveys information about basic IRT theory, infrared detectors, signal digitalization and applications of infrared thermography in many fields such as medicine, foodstuff conservation, fluid-dynamics, architecture, anthropology, condition monitoring, non destructive testing and evaluation of materials and structures. The volume promotes an exchange of information between the academic world and industry, and shares methodologies which were independently developed and applied in specific disciplines.

Inositol and its phosphates are ubiquitous across most life forms, wherein they play important roles in cellular integrity and functions such as signal transduction, DNA damage repair ion transport and mRNA transport. This reference details the biochemistry and industrial applications of inositol and its phosphate derivatives. Topics covered in this book include the use of inositol and its hexaphosphate (IP6) for numerous health benefits – as antioxidants, as an anti-cancer drug, for the management of atherosclerosis, diabetes, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, sickle cell anemia, and even in fighting tooth decay. Readers will also learn about Industrial applications of Inositol including preservation of food and wine, nanotechnology, lithium ion battery, fuel cell technology etc.

Inositol & its Phosphates: Basic Science to Practical Applications is a valuable reference for any researcher or aspiring biomedical professional seeking to know more about this fascinating metabolite.