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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.
Ultrasound Technology for Fuel Processing
Ultrasound Technology for Fuel Processing is a comprehensive reference guide that explores the application of sonochemistry and ultrasound waves in the intensified processing of fuels. The book focuses on the cavitation phenomenon which generates extreme conditions such as high temperatures and pressures within the cavitation bubbles leading to significant enhancements in chemical reactions and overall process yields. Key features of the book include comprehensive coverage of ultrasound fuel processing with the inclusion of information about several new processing techniques detailed references and a focus on sustainability enhancing petrochemical technologies. Key Topics: - The basics of ultrasound technology including its history acoustic wave origin and process parameters influencing cavitation thresholds. - Green hydrogen production through sonolysis of water and the influence of various parameters on hydrogen yield. - Pre-treatment methods for biofuel production exploring both conventional and novel green methods. - Ultrasound-based techniques to enhance alternative energy production (biocrude biogas and bioethanol). - Biodiesel synthesis using ultrasound-microwave synergy for enhanced processing rates. - Intensified approaches in sonochemistry including the use of cavitation fundamentals of sonochemical reactors and operational guidelines for maximizing biodiesel yields. - Enhanced oil recovery and crude oil upgradation using ultrasound and cavitation techniques focusing on cracking heavy hydrocarbon molecules. - Ultrasound-assisted chemical and bio-desulfurization processes. Ultrasound Technology for Fuel Processing provides an in-depth understanding of the principles and applications of ultrasound in fuel processing offering valuable insights for researchers faculty and professionals in fuel processing technology and related areas in industrial petroleum and chemical engineering.
Uncertain Analysis in Finite Elements Models
This book explains uncertainty analysis for finite elements and general nonlinear problems. It starts with the fundamentals of the topic and progresses to complex methods through 9 chapters. Each chapter focuses on a specific relevant topic and provides information in a structured reading format for advanced learners. The author explains different models relevant to the topic where applicable in an effort to cover the diverse aspects of mathematical analysis.
Topics covered in the book include:
- Nonlinear stochastic finite element methods
- Reliability calculations
- Static analysis of interval finite element
- Linear and nonlinear vibration analysis
- Stochastic random fuzzy and mixed fields
- Mixed finite element analysis
Uncertainty Analysis in Finite Elements Models is an ideal reference for advanced courses in mathematical analysis and engineering that require students to understand the basics of uncertainty analysis and basic reliability calculations.
Understanding Stroke in a Global Context
Stroke is one of the most debilitating diseases which poses a significant economic burden on society. Increasing exposure to behavioural risk factors for stroke (tobacco use unhealthy diet physical inactivity and excessive alcohol consumption) and air pollution are driving up the worldwide stroke burden. Although medical interventions to prevent and manage stroke have advanced considerably over the last two decades they are not consistently implemented worldwide. Therefore health outcomes of stroke treatment vary throughout the world.
Understanding the U.S. Government: A Guide to Understanding American Government and Elections
Understanding the U.S. Government: A Guide to Understanding American Government and Elections demystifies the complexities of the United States government its election processes and the concept of separation of powers. Written in a question-and-answer format this book provides essential information for readers interested in American democracy at all levels. The authors compare various ideologies (capitalism socialism communism and fascism) and other facets of U.S. politics that shape conversations about the U.S. Government and influence political policies while also providing answers to historical questions about the American constitution and Declaration of Independence.
The book answers questions on these topics:
Maintaining personal relations amidst differing political views
Rights and responsibilities of American citizens
Competing political and economic philosophies
The Ins-and-Outs of American democracy
The impact of the media on U.S. Elections
The American political party system
The impact of lobbyists and monetary donations on political decisions and policies
How U.S. elections work
Practical tips for American voters
This book is an informative source of knowledge for anyone seeking a quick understanding of the workings of the U.S. government the election process and the intricate balance of political power in America.
Unfolding the Biopolymer Landscape
The need for the development of biomaterials as scaffold for tissue regeneration is driven by the increasing demands for materials that mimic functions of extracellular matrices of body tissues. Unfolding the Biopolymer Landscape provides a unique account of "biopolymeric interventions" inherent to biotechnological applications soft tissue engineering ophthalmic drug delivery biotextiles environmentally responsive systems neurotherapeutics and emulsions-based formulations for food and pharmaceutical applications. Chapters in this volume also cover biomedical applications and implications of cationic polymers collagen-based substrates multifunctional polymers shape memory biopolymers hybrid semisynthetic biomaterials microbial exopolysaccharides biomaterials mimicking the extracellular microenvironment derivatized polysaccharides and metallic biomaterials.
Each chapter is distinctly written by experts in the respective fields and emphasis is given on the mechanistic profile of the performance of biopolymers and biomedical applications. This book provides both basic and advanced biopolymer information for scientific experts and early career researchers in the field of drug delivery tissue engineering nanomedicine food technology peptide science biomaterial design and nutrition.
This volume provides a unique account of "biopolymeric interventions" inherent to biotechnological applications soft tissue engineering ophthalmic drug delivery biotextiles environmentally responsive systems neurotherapeutics and emulsions-based formulations for food and pharmaceutical applications.
Update in Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases represent an important group of medical disorder. This is still a public health problem for all countries around the world and the leading course of death. There are many epidemics of new emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases at present and this warrants the necessity to update our knowledge on infectious diseases. This requires fighting infectious diseases with new and more powerful and safer drugs as well as collaboration between health care workers and non-health care workers are required. The construction of the knowledge exchange via the Ebook series can be useful. The series of Ebooks in this area can be an invaluable integrated source of knowledge for experts and workers on several facets of infectious diseases.