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Modern soil microbiology represents an integration of microbiology with the concepts of soil science, chemistry, and ecology to understand the functions of microorganisms in the soil environment. The aim of this book is to torch the current status and application of microbiology in modern agriculture. Ideally designed for farmers, agriculturalists, product managers, farm holders, manufactures, governmental professionals, researchers, academicians, and students with zeal and enthusiasm, the subject matter of this book includes: - Protozoa- Microbial Control- Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering- Methods of Sterilization- Study and Isolation of Rhizobium from the NodulesPrint edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

The book reveals the latest research findings and innovations in electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding by exploring the design and application of absorbent materials, the optimization of shielding structures and the improvement of testing and evaluation methods.From conductive materials to magnetic materials and from composite materials to nanomaterials, the book details the characteristics and advantages of various absorbent materials and explains their applications in electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding. It then introduces the different methods of electromagnetic shielding, including structural shielding and material shielding. It also studies experimental and testing techniques, including measurement methods and evaluation criteria for electromagnetic wave absorption performance.The book will be of interest to researchers and graduate students in electromagnetic compatibility, materials science and engineering.

This book aims to evaluate and improve the state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) of automotive lithium-ion batteries.The authors first introduce the basic working principle and dynamic test characteristics of lithium-ion batteries. They present the dynamic transfer model, compare it with the traditional second-order reserve capacity (RC) model, and demonstrate the advantages of the proposed new model. In addition, they propose the chaotic firefly optimization algorithm and demonstrate its effectiveness in improving the accuracy of SOC and SOH estimation through theoretical and experimental analysis.The book will benefit researchers and engineers in the new energy industry, and provide students of science and engineering with some innovative aspects of battery modeling.

Partial least squares (PLS) regression is, at its historical core, a black-box algorithmic method for dimension reduction and prediction based on an underlying linear relationship between a possibly vector-valued response and a number of predictors. Through envelopes, much more has been learned about PLS regression, resulting in a mass of information that allows an envelope bridge that takes PLS regression from a black-box algorithm to a core statistical paradigm based on objective function optimization and, more generally, connects the applied sciences and statistics in the context of PLS. This book focuses on developing this bridge. It also covers uses of PLS outside of linear regression, including discriminant analysis, non-linear regression, generalized linear models and dimension reduction generally.Key Features: Showcases the first serviceable method for studying high-dimensional regressions. Provides necessary background on PLS and its origin. R and Python programs are available for nearly all methods discussed in the book.

Having been catapulted into public discourse in the last few years, this book serves as an in-depth exploration of the ever-evolving domain of Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models and ChatGPT. It provides a meticulous and thorough analysis of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT technology, and their prospective trajectories given the current trend, in addition to tracing the significant advancements that have materialized over time.Key Features: - Discusses the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for general readers- Introduces readers to the ChatGPT chatbot and how it works. - Covers Natural Language Processing (NLP), the foundational building block of ChatGPT.- Introduces readers to the Deep Learning Transformer Architecture.- Covers the fundamentals of ChatGPT training for practitionersIllustrated and organized in an accessible manner, this textbook contains particular appeal to students and course convenors at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as a reference source for general readers.

Separate and Joint Continuity presents and summarises the main ideas and theorems that have been developed on this topic, which lies at the interface between General Topology and Functional Analysis (and the geometry of Banach spaces in particular). The book offers detailed, self-contained proofs of many of the key results.Although the development of this area has now slowed to a point where an authoritative book can be written, many important and significant problems remain open, and it is hoped that this book may serve as a springboard for future and emerging researchers into this area. Furthermore, it is the strong belief of the authors that this area of research is ripe for exploitation. That is to say, it is their belief that many of the results contained in this monograph can, and should be, applied to other areas of mathematics. It is hoped that this monograph may provide an easily accessible entry point to the main results on separate and joint continuity for mathematicians who are not directly working in this field, but who may be able to exploit some of the deep results that have been developed over the past 125 years. Features Provides detailed, self-contained proofs of many of the key results in the area Suitable for researchers and postgraduates in topology and functional analysis Is the first book to offer a detailed and up-to-date summary of the main ideas and theorems on this topic

The fourth volume in a new series exploring the basics of Raspberry Pi Operating System administration, this instalment builds on the insights provided in Volumes 1, 2 and 3 to provide a compendium of easy-to-use and essential Raspberry Pi OS system administration for the novice user, with specific focus on upstream Debian Bookworm release and Raspberry Pi 5.The overriding idea behind system administration of a modern, 21st century Linux system such as the Raspberry Pi OS is the use of systemd to ensure that the Linux kernel works efficiently and effectively to provide these three foundation stones of computer operation and management: computer system concurrency, virtualization, and secure persistence. This fourth volume includes full-chapter explications, with many examples, of the Zettabyte File System(ZFS), X Window System, the Wayland protocol, XWayland, Wayfire, XCB, Qt5, and GTK4 graphics, as well as a basic introduction to important Raspberry Pi commands for the novice user.This book is aimed at students and practitioners looking to maximise their use of the Raspberry Pi OS. With plenty of practical examples, projects and exercises, this volume can also be adopted in a more formal learning environment to supplement and extend the basic knowledge of a Linux operating system.

Financial Data Analysis with R: Monte Carlo Validation is a comprehensive exploration of statistical methodologies and their applications in finance. Readers are taken on a journey in each chapter through practical explanations and examples, enabling them to develop a solid foundation of these methods in R and their applications in finance.This book serves as an indispensable resource for finance professionals, analysts, and enthusiasts seeking to harness the power of data-driven decision-making.The book goes beyond just teaching statistical methods in R and incorporates a unique section of informative Monte Carlo simulations. These Monte Carlo simulations are uniquely designed to showcase the reader the potential consequences and misleading conclusions that can arise when fundamental model assumptions are violated. Through step-by-step tutorials and real-world cases, readers will learn how and why model assumptions are important to follow.With a focus on practicality, Financial Data Analysis with R: Monte Carlo Validation equips readers with the skills to construct and validate financial models using R. The Monte Carlo simulation exercises provide a unique opportunity to understand the methods further, making this book an essential tool for anyone involved in financial analysis, investment strategy, or risk management. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the world of financial analytics, this book serves as a guiding light, empowering you to navigate the landscape of finance with precision and confidence.Key Features: An extensive compilation of commonly used financial data analytics methods from fundamental to advanced levels Learn how to model and analyse financial data with step-by-step illustrations in R and ready-to-use publicly available data Includes Monte-Carlo simulations uniquely designed to showcase the reader the potential consequences and misleading conclusions that arise when fundamental model assumptions are violated Data and computer programs are available for readers to replicate and implement the models and methods themselves

In this wide-ranging interdisciplinary work, the authors draw on history, anthropology, and materials engineering to present a comprehensive and ambitious examination of the multifaceted roles of iron and steel throughout history and the current and future challenges faced by the steel industry.Kwon, Choi, and Lee provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the history of iron and steel and their impact on human society from a materials engineering perspective. They begin by describing the characteristics of iron and steel and the history of human use of and interaction with these metals by compiling the fundamental knowledge necessary to understand iron's unique properties and metallurgical phenomena. Following this, they explain the influence of steel on human society and culture, including areas including the Industrial Revolution and warfare. They also give examples that are rarely discussed elsewhere such as developments in Asia or iron's influence on thought and philosophy using Confucianism and Marxism as examples. Readers will then be able to apply this contextual knowledge to address the profound impact of emerging challenges such as global environmental issues and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.Despite the technical nature of this book, all terminology is fully explained to facilitate better comprehension for those who may not possess an engineering education or a direct interest in metallurgy. This book is therefore invaluable not only as a technical book but also as a guide to the development history of human civilization and its future challenges.

This book offers a clear and accessible guide to cross-tabulation analysis, transforming a complex subject into an accessible topic. It diverges from traditional statistical texts, adopting a conversational tone that addresses common questions and concerns. The author demystifies intricate concepts, with clear explanations and relatable analogies that make the material approachable for readers with varying levels of mathematical expertise.Unique in its approach, the book avoids overwhelming readers with complex formulas and instead focuses on the principles underlying cross-tabulation analysis. This method ensures that the content is applicable regardless of specific statistical software used, making it a versatile resource.Targeted at a diverse audience, the book covers the spectrum from foundational elements to comparatively more advanced topics in cross-tabulation analysis. It includes a comprehensive glossary and an appendix of detailed examples, providing practical insight and aiding understanding of key concepts. This book is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and educators alike, offering a fresh perspective on cross-tabulation analysis that emphasises clarity and practical application.Key Features: Employs a conversational style, making complex statistical concepts in cross-tabulation analysis accessible and engaging for all readers. Combines minimal use of formulas with practical examples, ensuring easy comprehension and application, even for those with minimal mathematical background. Features a consistent running example for continuity, complemented by diverse real-world scenarios to solidify understanding of key concepts. Independently valuable without reliance on specific statistical software, emphasising fundamental principles for adaptability across various platforms. Progressively guides readers from foundational basics to comparatively more advanced methods, supplemented by a comprehensive glossary and detailed appendix for an enriched learning.

This book introduces and demonstrates the state-of-the art research and development in tackling sustainable urban and rural integration, supported by digitalization and digital transformation in rural areas with Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies. Digital Transformation with AI and Smart Servicing Technologies for Sustainable Rural Development is centered around how to deal with the sustainable urban and rural integration with advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data, Crowdsourcing, Crowdsensing and digital twin applications.Digital Transformation with AI and Smart Servicing Technologies for Sustainable Rural Development comes from the authors international collaborative projects funded by British Council and National Sciences Foundation of China and our Newton Prize Winning project founded by UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. It covers digital platform design with integrated crowdsourcing, crowdsensing and digital twin technologies for smart community services and governing. The authors discuss smart textile design for health and social care and VR/AR based tele-healthcare services for plants, livestock, and people. It also presents smart building technologies and integrated services for remote rural areas.This book will be a valuable reference for multidisciplinary researchers, policy makers, urban and rural development engineers, and university students to support their research and work in AI and smart technology applications.

This textbook shows how to bring theoretical concepts from finance and econometrics to the data. Focusing on coding and data analysis with Python, we show how to conduct research in empirical finance from scratch. We start by introducing the concepts of tidy data and coding principles using pandas, numpy, and plotnine. Code is provided to prepare common open-source and proprietary financial data sources (CRSP, Compustat, Mergent FISD, TRACE) and organize them in a database. We reuse these data in all the subsequent chapters, which we keep as self-contained as possible. The empirical applications range from key concepts of empirical asset pricing (beta estimation, portfolio sorts, performance analysis, Fama-French factors) to modeling and machine learning applications (fixed effects estimation, clustering standard errors, difference-in-difference estimators, ridge regression, Lasso, Elastic net, random forests, neural networks) and portfolio optimization techniques.Key Features: Self-contained chapters on the most important applications and methodologies in finance, which can easily be used for the reader's research or as a reference for courses on empirical finance. Each chapter is reproducible in the sense that the reader can replicate every single figure, table, or number by simply copying and pasting the code we provide. A full-fledged introduction to machine learning with scikit-learn based on tidy principles to show how factor selection and option pricing can benefit from Machine Learning methods. We show how to retrieve and prepare the most important datasets financial economics: CRSP and Compustat, including detailed explanations of the most relevant data characteristics. Each chapter provides exercises based on established lectures and classes which are designed to help students to dig deeper. The exercises can be used for self-studying or as a source of inspiration for teaching exercises.

Water stagnation and submergence is a major factor in rice growing as rice requires substantial water and is grown in paddy fields with adequate water. Water stagnation and submergence happens due to excessive rainfall or flash floods caused by release of water from upstream dams. The duration of submergence can last several weeks, and the level of water may be as high as 100 cm. This impacts rice yields.The book analyses different aspects viz. morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and genetics and reviews the suitability of different varieties for better sustainability and reduction of yield loss. It also reviews the different types of floods, and studies biological changes in indigenous and the recently developed rice varieties. There are seven chapters viz. Introduction, History of floods, Diversity of submergence, Adoptive morphology, Physiological aspects, Molecular and genetic aspects and Yield and yield-gaps. It is comprehensive with scientific dogma, findings and reasonings for students at universities and researchers.

This new edition of The Drinking Water Handbook is thoroughly revised and updated and includes a comprehensive discussion of "forever chemicals" as well as the herbicide Atrazine in drinking water. It presents the latest coverage of contaminants in water, such as personal care products and pharmaceuticals (PCPP), and endocrine disruptors, and examines the security requirements for waterworks and ancillary procedures. It examines the process of producing drinking water-- from sources of water, to the purification process, through distribution systems to the tap, and then to the actual use and reuse of water. It also reflects the latest advancements in treatment technologies and reviews new laws and regulations related to drinking water as well. Thoroughly revised and updated, including a comprehensive discussion of the Flint, Michigan lead contamination event. Offers a systematic, easy-to-understand explanation of the many processes employed to make water safe to drink. Examines what is being done to mitigate growing concerns about disinfection by-products and PPCPs in water. Provides coverage of individual contaminants found in water. Investigates the physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters that must be modified to produce potable water.

This book delves into the very core of our digital existence, unearthing the essence of a digital persona. It's a realm where authenticity meets multiplicity, as we decipher the nuanced art of crafting and managing our online identities. We confront issues of privacy and ethics, exploring the profound impact of our digital footprints on our lives and society. The integration of AI paves the way for an intriguing future, with predictions that challenge our understanding of self in the digital age. Welcome to a world where your digital personality is more than just data; it's a reflection of who you are and who you can be. The main goal of this book is to enable more seamless and natural human-computer interaction. This will provide better personalized experience. Further, this will influence the performance of the user, wherein they will have the support of the machines to achieve their tasks in the most efficient way. This book is the first of a kind in introducing Digital Personality. It provides an overview of the character dimensions and how state-of-the-art technologies would accommodate such a research field. It includes novel representation of character from various perspectives. It also provides instances of applications of this emerging research field.

Research data management is becoming more complicated. Researchers are collecting more data, using more complex technologies, all while increasing the visibility of our work with the push for data sharing and open science practices. Ad hoc data management practices may have worked for us in the past, but now others need to understand our processes as well, requiring researchers to be more thoughtful in planning their data management routines.This book is for anyone involved in a research study involving original data collection. While the book focuses on quantitative data, typically collected from human participants, many of the practices covered can apply to other types of data as well. The book contains foundational context, instructions, and practical examples to help researchers in the field of education begin to understand how to create data management workflows for large-scale, typically federally funded, research studies. The book begins by describing the research life cycle and how data management fits within this larger picture. The remaining chapters are then organized by each phase of the life cycle, with examples of best practices provided for each phase. Finally, considerations on whether the reader should implement, and how to integrate those practices into a workflow, are discussed.Key Features: Provides a holistic approach to the research life cycle, showing how project management and data management processes work in parallel and collaboratively. Can be read in its entirety, as well as referenced as needed throughout the life cycle. Includes relatable examples specific to education research. Includes a discussion on how to organize and document data in preparation for data sharing requirements. Contains links to example documents as well as templates to help readers implement practices.

Focusing on the theory and state-of-the-art technologies of ultrasonic testing (UT), this book examines ultrasonic propagation in solids and its detection applications, and explores the intersection of UT technology with various fields of electromagnetics, optics and physics.UT is one of the most widely used nondestructive testing techniques due to its high performance in terms of detection efficiency and safety. The rapid development of modern industrial products and technologies has created a new challenge and demand for ultrasonic nondestructive testing technology. This book introduces the fundamentals of UT, including sound wave and sound field, interface wave theory and liquid-solid coupled sound field. It then discusses various types of UT methods, ranging from the critically refracted longitudinal wave method to ultrasonic surface wave and ultrasonic guided wave detection methods. Some newly developed UT techniques are also discussed, including phased-array UT, high-frequency UT and non-contact UT.This title will appeal to engineering students and technicians in the field of ultrasonic nondestructive testing.

This book aims to apply state-of-the-art advanced computational intelligence frameworks in healthcare. It presents recent and real-life applications of computationally intelligent healthcare. It also discusses problems and solutions to remote healthcare and emergency healthcare services. Healthcare Analytics and Advanced Computational Intelligence, highlight modern ambient intelligence enabled healthcare models along with advanced topics like quantum computing in healthcare and cryptomedical systems.Healthcare Analytics and Advanced Computational Intelligence examines designing the latest medical systems and models that will allow the societal acceptance of ambience computing in healthcare, medical imaging, health analytics, machine intelligence, sensory computing, medical data analytics, disease detection, telemedicine and their applications. It includes diverse case studies dealing with various clinical based applications. These intelligent models are primarily structured to deal with complex real-world issues in clinical data analytics, by means of state-of-the-art techniques with general implementation, domain-specific solutions, or hybrid methods which integrate computational intelligence with conventional statistical methods.The book is written for researchers and academicians in diverse areas. Engineers from technical disciplines like computer engineering are likely to purchase the book. Various sub-streams like Machine learning, big data analytics, healthcare analytics and computational intelligence will find the book significant for their curriculum.

This book provides a core revision resource for candidates preparing for ophthalmology exams in a direct and logical format. Covering not just Ophthalmology instruments, drugs, emergencies, charts, etc. in detail, but also the related questions that such viva exams may ultimately lead to, like the community, legal and ethical aspects. Ophthalmic specialist trainees, residents, and speciality doctors will find this book to be an essential guide to revising for oral and clinical-based exams in Ophthalmology. Key Features: 1. Covers community Ophthalmology with highlights on legal and ethical issues. 2. Provides invaluable guidance to ophthalmic trainees and residents in presenting their answers in a logical, succinct, and elegant manner. 3. Highlights the essential aspects of often neglected topics like emergencies, trials, etc.

History and Evolution of Aircraft reviews the history of aviation from early history to present day, including evolution milestones of military aircraft, civil aircraft, helicopters, drones, balloons, and airships. It also provides the background and development of different types of aircraft, including manned and unmanned vehicles, aircraft carriers, fixed or rotary wings, air, sea, and amphibian flight vehicles.Covering current and developing applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the book highlights the prospects of future flying vehicles including automotives and jetpacks. It follows the transition from piston to jet engines that include shaft-based engines (turboprop, turboshaft, and propfan), turbine-based engines (turbojet and turbofan), and athodyd engines (ramjet, turbo-ramjet, and scramjet). The book explores flight vehicles' technological advancements and evolution, including their geometrical features and performance parameters.The book will be a useful reference for academic researchers and aviation, aerospace, and mechanical engineering students taking courses in aerodynamics, aircraft structures, aircraft engines, and propulsion. Aviation history enthusiasts will be interested in the scope of the contents as well.Instructors will be able to utilize a Solutions Manual for their course.

The book covers antimicrobial resistance in ocular diseases, including the microbiology of the ocular surface, the history and origin of antimicrobials, methods to detect antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial resistance genes, and the impact of antimicrobial resistance on a variety of ocular diseases. The inclusion of chapters covers bacterial keratitis, fungal keratitis, viral keratitis, acanthamoeba keratitis, endophthalmitis, dry eye disease, post fever retinitis, and uveitis including management and prevention of antimicrobial resistance.Key Features- Focusses on various ocular diseases and their association with antimicrobial resistance Includes data relevant to drug industry to develop drugs for specific ophthalmic use Illustrates ocular surface microbiome under various diseased conditions Highlights the microbes associated with the conjunctiva and cornea of the human eye Enumerates the changes in the abundance and diversity of the AMR microorganisms in the diseased eye This book is aimed at professionals and researchers in ophthalmology, microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, and public health.

Key Features of the new editionBesides a general revision of text and formulae, three new chapters have been added.- Chapter 17 introduces and discusses double beta decay processes with and without neutrino emission, the latter being the only process able to determine the Dirac or Majorana nature of the neutrino (discussed in Chapter 13). A discussion of the limits to the Majorana neutrino mass obtained recently in several underground laboratories is included.- Chapter 18 illustrates the calculation of the mass spectrum of "quarkonia" (mesons composed by a pair of heavy, charm or beauty quarks), in analogy with the positronium spectrum discussed in Chapter 12. This calculation has put into evidence the existence of "unexpected" states and has led to the new field of "exotic hadrons", presently under active theoretical and experimental scrutiny.- Chapter 19 illustrates the Born-Oppenheimer approximation, extensively used in the computation of simple molecules, and its application to the physics of exotic hadrons containing a pair of heavy quarks, with application to the recently observed doubly charmed baryons.

Geographic information and geospatial technologies play an important role in understanding changes in planetary health and the defining the drivers contributing to different health outcomes both locally and globally. Patterns influencing health outcomes and disease in the environment are complex and require an understanding of the ecology of the disease and how these interact in space and time. Knowing where and when diseases are prevalent, who is affected and what may be driving these outcomes are important for determining how to respond. In reality, we all would like to be healthy and live in healthy places.In this book, epidemiology and public health are integrated with spatial data science to examine health issues in dynamically changing environments. This is too broad a field to be completely covered in one book and so it has been necessary to be selective with the topics, methods and examples used to avoid overwhelming introductory readers, while at the same time providing sufficient depth for geospatial experts interested in health, and for health professionals interested in integrating geospatial elements for health analysis. A variety of geographic information (some novel, some volunteered, some authoritative, some big and messy) are used with a mix of methods consisting of spatial analysis, data science, machine learning and spatial statistics to better understand health risks and disease outcomes.Key Features: Makes spatial data science accessible to health professionals and makes health accessible to spatial data scientists. Integrates epidemiology and ecology with spatial data science. Integrates theoretical geographic information science concepts and domain knowledge thinking with digital data. Provides practical and applied approaches for examining and exploring health and disease outcomes. Provides spatial data science skill development ranging from map making to spatial modelling.

This book introduces systematic design process, for product and engineering design projects, by adopting a design model and the use of several design methods. Starting with a product idea normally outlined by the senior management as a design brief, it guides to plan the design process, define the problem, generate and choose a near-optimal or optimal solution and complete the embodiment, all under a systematic design process model. The main strength of the book is its provision of several worked examples in the use of several design methods at all stages of the design process.The book explains how to: Start with the design brief and define the problem by eliciting and refining stakeholder requirements. Establish the functional representation of the product as a Function Tree or Function Structure. Create Conceptual Solutions using twelve different conceptual design methods. Evaluate and prove, that the proposed conceptual solutions are of high grade before choosing one for further development, using Decision Matrix method and Pugh's Controlled Convergence method. Use the Embodiment Design method by Pahl and Beitz to develop the embodiment design for the chosen concept. It is primarily written for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of industrial engineering, production engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering.

Friction Stir Spot Welding offers an introduction to friction stir spot welding (FSSW) between both similar and dissimilar metals and materials. It explains the impact of the interlayer in FSSW of different metals with regards to mechanical, metallurgical, wear, thermo-mechanical, and chemical characteristics.Emphasizing the impact of interlayer on friction stir spot welding of different metals, the book discusses the influence of the interlayer in the process as a new technique. Using aerospace and automotive structures as examples, the book explains how their components successfully employ materials like dissimilar aluminium alloys, yielding increased electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics. It also considers the reinforcement, effect of tool geometry, wettability, and corrosion behaviour of joints.The book is intended for mechanical, materials, and manufacturing professionals, researchers, and engineers working in the field of friction stir spot welding.

The International Conference on Security, Surveillance & Artificial Intelligence (ICSSAI2023) was held in West Bengal, India during December 1-2, 2023. The conference was organized by the Techno India University, one of the renowned universities in the state of West Bengal which is committed for generating, disseminating and preservingknowledge.

The book reviews the application of discrete fractional operators to biological, chemical reaction and chaotic system with applications in physics. The dynamical analysis is carried out using equilibrium points of the system for studying their stability properties and chaotic behavior are illustrated with the help of bifurcation diagrams and Lyapunov exponents.The book is divided into three parts. Part I of the book deals with the application of discrete fractional operators in chemical reaction-based systems with biological significance. Two different chemical reaction models are analysed- one being disproportionation of glucose, which plays important role in human physiology and other constitutes the Lengyel - Epstein chemical model. Chaotic behavior of the systems is studied and the synchronization of the system is performed in this part of the book. Part II covers the analysis of biological systems like tumor immune system and neuronal models by introducing memristor based flux control. There are very few works carried out with flux controlled memristor elements in biological systems- this book provides a new direction towards the study. The memductance functions are considered as quadratic, periodic, and exponential functions. The final part of the book reviews the complex form of the Rabinovich-Fabrikant system which describes physical systems with strong nonlinearity exhibiting unusual behavior. This chapter will provide the study of the Rabinovich- Fabrikant system using discrete fractional operator. The book as a whole will provide a detailed understanding of the importance of constructing models with discrete fractional operators and change in dynamics between commensurate and incommensurate order systems.

There are many guidelines, protocols and advisories that outline how biosafety and biosecurity can be adopted by institutions around the world. Whilst helpful, many of these are tailored to affluent Western nations. This leaves developing nations far behind since their laboratories and institutions are resource-scarce and biosafety and biosecurity are not mainstreamed entirely among the different laboratory workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and academics. Biosafety and Biosecurity: Practical Insights and Applications for Low and Medium-Income Countries aims to bridge this gap by comprehensively summarizing the state and development of biosafety and biosecurity in developing and developed nations in a comparative analysis. This book includes basic concepts and principles of biosafety and biosecurity, including certification and legal frameworks, both international and local, and biosafety and biosecurity across disciplines including environmental, medical, and special topics that are relevant to countries with comparable conditions. This proposed book solves the problem of the lack of a prescribed professional title that comprehensively summarizes the state and development of biosafety and biosecurity throughout the world, allowing the reader a 360 view of the subject area.This book will appeal to a global audience of biorisk officers, health and safety professionals and specialists in the life sciences, health and allied fields, environmental science, engineering, and plant and animal agriculture.

This book focuses on the advantageous features of membrane technology in petroleum industries, with an emphasis on membrane materials and the application of membranes in the separation of olefin-paraffin, oil-water, aliphatic-aromatics, heavy metals, etc., along with other applications like waste management, sulfur emission, enhanced oil recovery, and so forth. It also discusses the design and development of membranes from novel materials, the challenges of new materials for membrane applications, membrane-based processes, and application of novel membrane-based processes in the petroleum industry.Features: - Addresses the fundamental applications of membranes in petroleum industrial separation processes.- Highlights the role of membrane technology in waste management in petroleum industries.- Includes novel engineered membrane materials.- Discusses methods of extracting valuable substances from produced water and membrane fouling control.- Emphasizes solving industrial problems pertinent to membrane usage.This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical and petroleum engineering and membrane technology.

This edited volume presents a comprehensive discussion of emerging sustainable and renewable composites from tropical fibres and provides an in-depth analysis of their prospective applications as replacements for conventional petroleum-based packaging and the challenges regarding this.The reader will gain a comprehensive understanding of the development and characterization of sustainable and renewable composites from fibres such as sugar palm, kenaf, sisal, curau, and coir. They will also learn about new potential materials from such fibres and their potential use in various nanoelectronics applications. Each chapter provides recent insight from some of the field's most prominent industry and academic professionals. Chapter contributors present valuable case studies and describe related environmental issues, environmental advantages, and challenges. Topics include biodegradability, tensile and other physical properties, and applications. Consequently, readers can apply this knowledge to the further development of sustainable and renewable composites toward their global use in place of petroleum-based materials and in new electronics products.This book is an invaluable and accessible guide for researchers and postgraduate students of composites engineering and nanotechnology who wish to learn more about composites from tropical fibres and their applications. The practical information will benefit those who wish to advance research in this field and promote the adoption of these materials in areas including packaging and nanoelectronics.