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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.
Echography in Ocular Pathology
This monograph expands on the ultrasound exploration of the ocular globe (or in other words the human eye) with a review of the current knowledge about ocular ultrasound techniques and its indications in ophthalmic pathology. Ocular echography has only been recently studied in greater detail by ophthalmologists thanks to new imaging techniques such as optical coherence tomography [OCT] and scanning lasers which have become the preference in ocular exploration relegating ultrasound to cases with poor fundus visualization. New ultrasound equipment with multi-frequency linear probes between 15 to 18 MHz also permits technicians to observe ocular structures with greater detail. A key aspect of ultrasound is its dynamic capability which allows assessing the displacement of intraocular structures and their relation to the different eye layers. This is crucial in diagnosing retina pathologies that can affect the outcome of cataract surgery. Ocular echography is also an excellent option to determine retinal lesions in cases of ocular tumors (choroid melanoma) as it is also a differential diagnosis for other tumors (metastasic tumors or hemangiomas). The book also includes a chapter on the use of Color-Doppler ocular examinations in the diagnosis of ocular vasculopathies (arterial or venous occlusions).
Echography in Ocular Pathology empowers readers ophthalmologists and clinical technicians with the knowledge to diagnose different eye pathologies and thus ameliorate ophthalmic patient management.
Ecological Footprint Assessment of Building Construction
Sustainability is a major concern when considering the construction of a new building project as there is a definite effect of any construction on its surrounding environment. One tool to measure the environmental impact of projects is the Ecological Footprint (EF). Ecological Footprint Assessment of Building Construction: Spanish Case Study presents the methodology required for the creation of an effective EF assessment of building construction projects with a case study of a Spanish project. The book starts with a detailed overview of the EF indicator for buildings including definitions methodologies and scale applications. This is followed by chapters on dwelling construction methodology and calculation models for direct (energy and water) indirect (manpower and construction materials) resource consumption and waste in the constructed area. The book concludes with a case study that demonstrates the application of all types of EF indicators mentioned in the previous chapters. The methodology and all steps for each calculation are explained in detail making the book an applicable reference for working professionals as well as an easy-to-understand guide for graduates undertaking sustainability modules in ecology and civil engineering courses
Ecological Impacts of Toxic Chemicals
Ecological Impacts of Toxic Chemicals presents a comprehensive yet readable account of the known disturbances caused by all kinds of toxic chemicals on both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Topics cover the sources of toxicants their fate and distribution through the planet their impacts on specific ecosystems and their remediation by natural systems. Each chapter is written by well-known specialists in those areas for the general public students and even scientists from outside this field. The book intends to raise awareness of the dangers of chemical pollution in a world dominated by industry and globalization of resources. Because the problems are widespread and far reaching it is hoped that confronting the facts may prompt better management practices at industrial agricultural and all levels of management from local to governmental so as to reduce the negative impacts of chemical contaminants on our planet.
Economic Periodontal and Implant Dentistry
Economic Periodontal and Implant Dentistry presents a comprehensive approach to periodontal and implant dentistry. It combines basic standard knowledge with updated information about the latest advances in periodontal and implant therapy while also providing an adequate response to the increasing demands that health implants and aesthetics are making on the dental community. Key features of this text include:
-a focus on interdisciplinary treatment concepts in periodontics implant dentistry and economic healthcare delivery
-new insights gained from research directly linked to clinical applications
-synoptic concepts based on strategies for infection control in diseased periodontal tissues
-text outlined to improve daily patient care in dental practice
The book will renew readers understanding of periodontal disease diagnosis and implant therapy. It is a key reference for dental practitioners and healthcare delivery professionals.
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Educational Technologies for Teaching Argumentation Skills
Considerable efforts have been made in developing and assessing educational technology to support and teach argumentation. These efforts have culminated in the form of techniques which include Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Computer Supported Collaborative Learning. Many of these techniques have been shown to be effective for specific argumentation domains. At the same time the general design problem of how to support a learner’s acquisition of argumentation skills through computer aided tools has not yet been perfected. This e-book presents a collection of current approaches in educational technologies for argumentation. Technological approaches underlying successful argumentation systems are presented along with their relation to the success of these tools.
Effective Engineering Management: Fostering Sustainability and Responsible Leadership
This book addresses the pressing need for responsible decision-making in modern engineering contexts the book explores interdisciplinary approaches that integrate sustainability corporate responsibility and innovation within management systems.
Divided into three thematic sections the volume begins with foundational discussions on cultural challenges ESG reporting frameworks and CSR integration. It then moves to sector-specific analyses—including construction IT and manufacturing—highlighting sustainable business practices and organizational effectiveness. The final section presents forward-looking perspectives such as the role of AI gamification HR innovation and continuous process improvement in shaping the future of engineering management.
Key Features:
Investigates emerging paradigms in sustainability reporting and ethical leadership
Explores real-world case studies across diverse industries
Examines the intersection of technology HR trends and engineering practices
Offers multidisciplinary perspectives from expert contributors
Supports practical understanding through contextual analysis
Efficient Preconditioned Solution Methods for Elliptic Partial Differential Equations
This e-book presents several research areas of elliptical problems solved by differential equations. The mathematical models explained in this e-book have been contributed by experts in the field and can be applied to a wide range of real life examples. Methods explained include pre-conditioned conjugate grid models higher order discretization and finite element mesh generation. This e-book should be a useful reference for scholars and professionals interested in elliptical partial differential equations.
Einstein's Revolution: A Study Of Theory Unification
Einsteins Revolution: A Study of Theory Unification gives students of physics and philosophy and general readers an epistemological insight into the genesis of Einsteins special relativity and its further unification with other theories. The book starts with an introductory analysis of the reasons for mature theory change in science. This leads to a discussion about special relativity genesis.
It is contended that Einsteins ingenious approach to special relativity creation substantially distinguishing him from Lorentzs and Poincarés invaluable impacts turns to be a milestone of maxwellian electrodynamics statistical mechanics and thermodynamics reconciliation design. Special relativity turns out to be grounded on Einsteins breakthrough 1905 light quantum hypothesis. Eventually the author amends the received view on the general relativity genesis by stressing that the main reason for Einsteins victory over the rival programmes of Abraham and Nordström was a unificationist character of Einsteins research programme.
Electrocardiography (ECG)
This e-book starts with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles in Electrocardiography (ECG) with just enough depth to lift the reader above the crowd when it comes to understanding the physics behind ECG. Subsequent chapters provide an approach to the analysis of the ECG. The most important followed by sections with insight into conduction abnormalities arrhythmia and myocardial ischemia. The e-book has a straightforward layout a very clear format and abundant ECG tracings for interested readers. The diagnostic algorithms provided in the volume prove to be very useful in daily medical practice. Overall the e-book will help novice physicians students and fellows to improve their knowledge in ECG interpretation.
Electrocardiography (ECG) is therefore a very attractive book for all levels of physicians and health-care professionals interested in ECG and it is a welcome addition to the medical literature.
Electrochemical Biosensors in Practice: Material and Methods
A biosensor is an integrated receptor-transducer device that converts a biological response into an electrical signal. The design and development of biosensors have taken center stage for researchers or scientists in the recent decade owing to the wide range of biosensor applications in healthcare and disease diagnosis environmental monitoring water and food quality and drug delivery. Due to their adaptability ease of use in relatively complex samples and portability the significance of electrochemical biosensors in analytical chemistry has increased manifold. Electrochemistry has been pivotal in developing transduction methods for biological processes and biosensors. In parallel the explosion of activity in nanoscience and nanotechnology and their huge success have profoundly affected biosensor technology opening new avenues of research for electrode materials and transduction.
Electrochemical Biosensors in Practice: Material and Methods particularly explores the use of silver and gold nanoparticles for signal amplification photocurrent transduction and aptamer design. Therefore the book serves as an introductory text for those specializing in biosensors and bioelectronics and their practical applications.
Key features
Includes structured information for easy understanding of the subject
Provides an introduction to biosensors and electrochemical biosensor classification
Explains fundamental concepts and practical electrochemistry techniques for research
Provides notes on essential electrochemical sensor materials such as graphene carbon nanotubes conductive polymers and other advanced materials
Provides information about electrochemical biosensor development
Informs readers about recent applications and research findings
Includes references for further reading
Electromagnetic Interference Issues in Power Electronics and Power Systems
This E-Book focuses on conducted and radiated emission noise generated by different power converters such as Switch Mode power Supplies and DC-AC Inverters. EMI filter design and different approaches to predict common mode and differential mode noise are illustrated in detail. Common mode and surge voltage issues in AC machines have also been addressed and discussed in this E-book. The E-book is intended for helping engineers and students to analyze EMI problems in electrical and electronic systems.
Electromagnetics for Engineering Students Part I
Electromagnetics for Engineering Students starts with an introduction to vector analysis and progressive chapters provide readers with information about dielectric materials electrostatic and magnetostatic fields as well as wave propagation in different situations. Each chapter is supported by many illustrative examples and solved problems which serve to explain the principles of the topics and enhance the knowledge of students. In addition to the coverage of classical topics in electromagnetics the book explains advanced concepts and topics such as the application of multi-pole expansion for scalar and vector potentials an in depth treatment for the topic of the scalar potential including the boundary-value problems in cylindrical and spherical coordinates systems metamaterials artificial magnetic conductors and the concept of negative refractive index.
Key features of this textbook include:
detailed and easy-to follow presentation of mathematical analyses and problems
a total of 681 problems (162 illustrative examples 88 solved problems and 431 end of chapter problems)
an appendix of mathematical formulae and functions
Electromagnetics for Engineering Students is an ideal textbook for first and second year engineering students who are learning about electromagnetism and related mathematical theorems.
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance in Modern Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
This volume presents information about several topics in the field of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) study of carbon-containing nanomaterials. It introduces the reader to an array of experimental and theoretical approaches for the analysis of paramagnetic centers (dangling bonds interface defects vacancies and impurities) usually observed in modern carbon-containing materials such as nanographites graphene disordered onion-like carbon nanospheres (DOLCNS) single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) graphene oxide (GO) reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanodiamonds silicon carbonitride (SiCN) and silicon carbide (SiC) based composites and thin films.
In particular the book describes in detail:
The fundamentals of EPR spectroscopy and its application to the carbon-containing materials;
The resolution of the EPR signals from different species in carbon materials;
EPR characterization of spin dynamics in carbon nanomaterials;
Magnetic properties of DWCNTs and MWCNTs polymer composites;
EPR investigations on GO rGO and CNTs with different chemical functionalities;
EPR spectroscopy of semiconducting SWCNTs thin films and their transistors;
In-situ EPR investigations of the oxygenation processes in coal and graphene materials;
The two-temperature EPR measurement method applied to carbonaceous solids;
Characterization of impurities in nanodiamonds and SiC nanomaterials and related size effects by CW and pulse EPR techniques;
Application of multifrequency EPR to the study of paramagnetic defects in a-Si1-xCx:H thin films and a-SiCxNy based composites.
This volume is a useful guide for researchers interested in the EPR study of paramagnetic centers in the carbon-containing thin films nanomaterials ceramics etc. It is also a valuable teaching tool at graduate and postgraduate levels for advanced courses in analytical chemistry applied sciences and spectroscopy.
Electronic Design Automation of Multi-scroll Chaos Generators
This book is unique when compared with books on non-linear circuits and systems. The book introduces novel concepts of physics computer and electrical engineering. The synthesis of Multi-scroll chaotic oscillators is performed through three hierarchical levels of abstractions. A good repertoire of multi-scroll chaos generators is presented by dealing with 1D 2D ad 3D oscillators which require one two or three piece-wise linear functions respectively. Each function is designed using operational amplifiers. Since the approach uses behavioral models other electronic devices including novel integrated circuits can be used to design the chaos generators. This is an important part of the book since it opens new lines of research while holding a tutorial characteristic for educational purposes. The book is recommended for electronic design students and professionals.
Elements of Clinical Study Design, Biostatistics & Research
Elements Of Clinical Study Design Biostatistics & Research is designed as a toolbox for biomedical researchers. The book's primary focus is on applications in clinical research and will benefit students and researchers involved in the biomedical field. This book addresses the problems that many practitioners experience in choosing and implementing fit-for-purpose data analysis methods to answer critical inferential questions for binomial and count data. The book is written in simple language avoiding complex derivations and mathematical formulae allowing it to explain the most basic concepts of research methodology. Making good use of numerous tables graphs and tips this book demystifies the process for readers.
7 structured Chapters take the reader through the entire research process: choosing a question designing a study collecting the data using univariate bivariate and multivariable analysis and publishing the results. Each chapter discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the methods and suggests practical recommendations. An appendix on ethical research guidelines along with a glossary and reference list comprehensively round up the book contents.
It gives students and practitioners a multidisciplinary understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in designing monitoring and analyzing various types of studies. The book's balanced set of homework assignments and in-class exercises are appropriate for students and researchers in the areas of biostatistics epidemiology medicine pharmacy and public health.
Emerging Approaches to Tackle Neglected Diseases: From Molecule to End Product
This reference provides an update on current therapies to treat neglected diseases a class of diseases that primarily affect tropical regions where investment in research and development is limited.
The book starts with an introduction to neglected diseases followed by reviews of therapeutic strategies to overcome the impact of neglected diseases. This is followed by updated information for handling leprosy dengue lymphatic filariasis dracunculiasis helminthiasis Chagas’ disease neurocysticercosis leishmaniasis rabies trematodiasis buruli ulcer and trachoma in 10 focused chapters respectively. The chapters provide information on disease mechanism transmission and management protocols along with scientific references. The book serves as a resource for healthcare professionals and scholars who need a detailed understanding of these infectious diseases.
Emerging Chagas Disease
The book focuses on a global problem challenging the health systems. Trypanosoma cruzi infections are transmitted by cone-nosed triatomine bugs by blood transfusion and congenitally from mothers to their offspring. The American Trypanosomiasis affects 20 million people; among them a significant parcel (< 1/3) will develop Chagas disease in the heart and digestive tract where the immune system effector cells destroy target host cells. Genotype modifications resulting from transfer of minicircle sequence kDNA from the parasite into the host´s genome may explain the autoimmune pathogenesis of the disease. The book discusses various aspects of this disease and should be of interest to readers who wish to keep abreast of the developments in this field.
Emerging Technologies and Applications for a Smart and Sustainable World
This reference distills information about emerging technologies and applications for smart city design and sustainable urban planning. Chapters present technology use-cases that have radical novelty and high scalability with a prominent impact on community living standards. These technologies prepare urban and rural dwellings for the transformation to the smart world.
Applications and techniques highlighted in the book use a combination of artificial intelligence and IoT technologies in areas like transportation energy healthcare education governance and manufacturing to name a few.
The book serves as a learning resource for smart city design and sustainable infrastructure planning. Scholars and professionals who are interested in understanding ways for transforming communities into smart communities can also benefit from the cases presented in the book.
Emerging Technologies in Agriculture and Food Science
Cultivators and livestock farmers are increasingly arranging innovative technical and scientific estimations with the aim to enhance agricultural sustainability effectiveness and plant health. Innovative farming technologies incorporate biology with smart technology (computers and sensor devices) exchanging information with one another autonomously in a structured farm management system.
This book presents reviews on innovative techniques and methodologies to complement conventional plant control and breeding attempts toward enhancing crop yield and production. Reviews covered in this volume include:
-Active compounds from pomegranate seeds
-Application of Enterococci and their bacteriocins for meat biopreservation
-Technological advancement in the detection and identification of plant pathogens
-Machine learning for precision agriculture
-Use of remote sensing technology and geographic information systems for agriculture and
environmental observation
The information presented in this volume will provide helpful updates for students technology experts and professionals in the food security and sustainable agriculture sectors.