A Treatise on Ecological Science provides a fresh perspective on modern ecological thought by exploring topics often overlooked in traditional ecological texts. The book opens with a discussion of Network Ecology unraveling the interconnectedness of ecosystems and transitions to the intricate relationship between biodiversity and climate change. It further addresses Human Ecology highlighting its central role in shaping ecological discourse and explores the principles of Industrial Ecology emphasizing sustainable practices in industrial systems. The final chapter critically examines the Sustainable Development Goals offering a balanced view of their benefits and limitations.

Designed to bridge gaps between ecology industry and global sustainability this book serves as an insightful resource for students researchers and policymakers interested in contemporary ecological science and its practical applications.

Key Features:

- Examines underexplored topics in ecological science.

- Connects biodiversity climate change and human ecology.

- Highlights the role of industrial ecology in sustainability.

- Provides a critical analysis of Sustainable Development Goals.

TechTrends: Navigating the Frontier of Emerging Technologies highlights how emerging technologies are reshaping industries enabling sustainable engineering and transforming education and healthcare. Covering topics from blockchain security and IoT edge computing to machine learning genomic computing and virtual reality this book brings together cutting-edge research and practical insights into the most dynamic fields of technological advancement.

Each chapter showcases interdisciplinary innovations such as AI-driven fashion recommendation systems predictive modeling for tool wear laser cladding for lightweight alloys CNN-based plant disease diagnostics photovoltaic energy optimization and immersive VR applications in education. By blending computational techniques with engineering and applied sciences this volume emphasizes the practical potential of technology to solve real-world industrial societal and environmental challenges.

Key Features

· Explores advances in blockchain security IoT resource optimization and edge architectures.

· Applies machine learning to domains ranging from healthcare to manufacturing.

· Investigates renewable energy optimization genomic computing and plant disease detection.

· Assesses social network modeling immersive VR in education and sustainable engineering solutions.

· Bridges theory and practice with case-driven interdisciplinary research.

In the wake of the transformative global events since 2020 the economic landscape has undergone profound changes. Adapting to the new paradigms brought about by the pandemic requires innovative business models that seamlessly blend technology and offer hybrid online-offline services. This handbook is an essential guide for students and entrepreneurs navigating this evolving landscape. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools to create value and design effective online-offline business models that cater to the demands of the post-pandemic era.

Key Themes:

Technology-Service Management: Explore the concept of servitization relevant frameworks and the latest servitization trends that are reshaping industries.

Business Innovations: Learn how businesses have leveraged technology and service-oriented approaches to thrive during and after the pandemic.

Customer-Centric Models: Discover how to create business models that prioritize customer needs and preferences effectively bridging the online and offline realms.

Value Innovation: Explore how the convergence of technology and services drives value creation and contributes to social welfare.

Real-World Examples: Gain insights from exemplary cases of servitization illustrating how businesses have successfully overcome crisis situations. In an era defined by rapid change and uncertainty this book empowers readers to harness the potential of technology-driven service models. Whether you're a student seeking to understand these shifts or an entrepreneur looking to adapt and innovate this resource provides invaluable insights and practical guidance for the post-pandemic business landscape.

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 2 gives (1) a detailed overview of the sesquiterpenes polypharmacology (2) an interesting journey around the world of cannabinoids that reveals the development of new synthetic & derivatives (3) the design of specific formulations to overcome the volatility of small sized terpenes-based essential oils (4) an update on the latest generations of endoperoxides endowed with antimalarial activity and finally (5) a summary of MedChem strategies to fix the most common issues in formulating terpene derivatives (like low potency and poor solubility).

The objective of this book set is to fulfill gaps in currently acquired knowledge with information from the recent years. It serves as a guide for academic and professional researchers and clinicians.

Natural elements and cosmic phenomena in space such as asteroids comets meteors black holes and super bubbles pose a threat to the planet Earth and spacefarers in the near-Earth environment. Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Space Dangers describes these dangers in the near-Earth outer space environment. The uniquely risky nature of rocket transportation is documented and quantified. The human health consequences for vision muscles and the neurovestibular system for instance on exposure to an outer space environment are also explained in this book. Readers will benefit from the extensive information offered within this text which is also accompanied with a bibliography of references. This book offers a comprehensive primer for anyone interested in space travel and associated risk assessment.

Textbook of Advanced Dermatology: Pearls for Academia and Skin Clinics is an essential reference for practicing dermatologists in hospitals and clinics. The book aims to provide interesting tips that cannot be found in traditional dermatology handbooks. The contributors include top minds in dermatology and related fields such as Joe Niamtu Samuel Lam and Steven Feldman. Topics in the book include novel original formulations for topical compounds ways to improve patient adherence to prescriptions business tips novelties in skin surgery and solutions for preventing patient complaints and legal suits. The book also highlights the author's personal experiences gained over many years in improving everyday clinical dermatology practice.

The book is divided into 5 sections each representing 'pearls' of advice: Teaching Pearls Medical Pearls Publication Pearls Procedural Pearls and Business Pearls encompassing all of the broad realm of dermatology.

This book is a concise textbook of iatrogenic pathology. Chapters cover iatrogenesis relevant to a broad range of medical subspecialties (cardiology gastroenterology gynecology neurology endocrinology and much more). The book presents an introduction to iatrogenesis which is followed by chapter-wise descriptions of iatrogenic lesions (lesions due to adverse drug reactions lesions occurring during diagnosis and consequences of various therapeutic interventions) of the organs and systems of the body.

This textbook is a handy resource on iatrogenic pathology for medical students and working professionals (clinical and nursing staff) involved in a range of medical subspecialties

Railway is a form of public transport which serves the society and its aim is to transport passengers and freight safely rapidly reliably accurately and economically. With an implementation of railway great-leap-forward development the realization of new-generation rail transport system- Railway Intelligent Transportation System (RITS) whose purpose is to ensure security improve transport efficiency elevate service quality and achieve the international standards has become the inevitable development trend.

Aiming to provide high security high efficiency and high quality service to the rail transport for the first time the authors put forward the concept of " RITS " and systematically discussed its connotation and substantive characteristics structural model development framework and core technology developmental pattern etc; they deeply analyze the service framework logical framework and physical framework of typical subsystem of RITS --- Intelligent Emergency Rescue and Safety System and execute optimization design. The purpose of optimization design for RITS is to coordinate system target-oriented designs and realizations among various subsystems making the entire work better to achieve a system with best overall performance the construction of RITS system in China. Combining years' research and practical experience in RITS we proposed the "The Theory and Method of Design and Optimization for Railway Intelligent Transportation Systems (RITS) " presenting it in the form of a book to meet the urgent needs of theory and methods of intelligent transport systems for railway transport. We hope that this book can play the role of throwing a brick to allure a gem and accelerate further expansion research and application of RITS. The authors of the book engaged in research work of RITS and related fields for many years successively undertaking and completing the key project of National Natural Science Foundation of "Research on Integrated Information System and Key technologies of High-speed Railway Intelligent Transportation" Ministry of Science and Technology research project "Railway Geographic Information System" "Research on Railway Intelligent Transportation System Standard System" "National Railway GIS Application Service Platform" and "Research on Development Strategy of Railway Intelligent Transportation System" Ministry of Railways research project" Railway Geographic Information System Design and Development" "Research and Development on Qinghai-Tibet Railway Emergency Rescue System and Emergency Rescue Command "Management Information System" "Research on the Railway Emergency Preplan Management" and "Research on Railway Intelligent Transportation System (RITS) Framework" China Postdoctoral Science Foundation-funded project" Research on RITS Framework Design and Optimization Method" faulitating the development of application systems granting achievements in these projects .

We sincerely express our gratitude to the National Natural Science Foundation of China The Ministry of Science and Technology of China and The Ministry of Railway of China for their financial support. We would also like to thank Dr. Li ping Dr. Meng yan Dr. Qinyong Master Jia Tianli and Master Shao Yikun etc for their valuable advice selfless support and assistance for completion of the book. In the process of writing the book we reviewed a large number of references to seek clear concepts using familiar examples to illustrate various theories and methods which may enable various types of readers to have a clear understanding and knowledge of the optimized design of RITS. With the limitation of the authors' knowledge level and the depth as well as the breadth of research there must be some irregularities of views methods and theories in the book which the readers may duly criticize. This book combines theories and applications closely and is convenient for readers' self-study. The book is also adequate for colleagues engaged in work and research in the rail transportation field as well as colleges and universities graduate students and scientific researchers in interrelated fields.

A break in the proximal part of the tibia or shinbone region results in a Tibial plateau fracture. This type of bone damage results in the impaired motion and stability of the leg and the knee joint. Since this is a critical load-bearing region of the body patients affected by these fractures have difficulty in carrying their body weight which can cause major disability. Tibial plateau fractures commonly occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents in younger individuals and as a result of osteoporosis in elderly women. With appropriate medical guidance patient rehabilitation is possible. This book is a concise handbook on key information about the diagnosis and treatment of Tibial plateau fractures. Chapters in this book cover the epidemiology of these types of bone fractures diagnostic imaging surgical treatment options and patient rehabilitation. The book is intended as a primer on Tibial plateau fractures for medical students and novice surgeons who aim to specialize in orthopaedic surgery. Readers will be able to understand how to manage relevant bone fracture cases which they encounter and will learn how to improve patient recovery after surgical procedures

How do things work? What makes up matter? How large is the universe? The answer to these questions lies in understanding physical phenomena: mechanics electricity magnetism optics and many other phenomena can be explained through theories in physics. Indeed progress in physics has been crucial for mankind's technological progress.

Theories and Theorems is an introductory handbook that gives readers a simple explanation of the laws of physics and presents these concepts in a way that stimulates people to think about the how-and-why of this physical world in which we live.