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Nanofluids provides insight to the mathematical, numerical, and experimental methodologies of the industrial application of nanofluids. It covers the fundamentals and applications of nanofluids in heat and mass transfer. Thoroughly covering the thermo-physical and optical properties of nanofluids in various operations, the book highlights the necessary parameters for enhancing their performance. It discusses the application of nanofluids in solar panels, car radiators, boiling operations, and CO2 absorption and regeneration. The book also considers the numeric approach for heat and mass transfer and applications, in addition to the challenges of nanofluids in industrial processes. The book will be a useful reference for researchers and graduate students studying nanotechnology and nanofluids advancements within the fields of mechanical and chemical engineering.

Forecasting deals with the uncertainty of the future. To be effective, forecasting models should be timely available, accurate, reliable, and compatible with existing database. Accurate projection of the future is of vital importance in supply chain management, inventory control, economic condition, technology, growth trend, social change, political change, business, weather forecasting, stock price prediction, earthquake prediction, etc. AI powered tools and techniques of forecasting play a major role in improving the projection accuracy. The software running AI forecasting models use machine learning to improve accuracy. The software can analyse the past data and can make better prediction about the future trends with higher accuracy and confidence that favours for making proper future planning and decision. In other words, accurate forecasting requires more than just the matching of models to historical data.The book covers the latest techniques used by managers in business today, discover the importance of forecasting and learn how it's accomplished. Readers will also be familiarised with the necessary skills to meet the increased demand for thoughtful and realistic forecasts.

Tracing its roots back to World War II, Operations Research (OR) has become a vital tool in military and defense strategy. The second edition of the Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research highlights this evolution, showcasing how OR integrates with cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data analytics. This edition is more than a historical account; it is a practical guide. The volume features expert voices and offers insights into OR applications in modern security challenges. Readers will discover a blend of theory and real-world case studies, making it an essential resource for both newcomers and seasoned defense analysis professionals. Dive into this handbook to explore the rich, dynamic field of military and defense operations research, a discipline at the heart of global security and strategic decision-making.New to the second edition: Re-organized into a three-part structure. Extensive revisions throughout. Numerous new exercises, examples, and case studies. Several new chapters.

Phycoremediation is an alternative method of water and wastewater remediation, which includes the use of algae for treatment, and is an environmentally friendly and sustainable technology. More conventional methods of wastewater treatment have been successful in the removal of conventional contaminants from the water; however, these techniques typically require more time and energy than phycoremediation. Phycoremediation of Wastewater: Practical Applications for Sustainability focuses on the latest developments in water remediation, as well as the major challenges faced by municipalities implementing large scale phycoremediation operations. It also addresses the latest advancements in the field as well as the future applications and techniques to make water remediation processes more environmentally sustainable. Focuses on the latest developments in phycoremediation and outlines the major challenges in large scale operation and implementation. Explores the future scope of the remediation techniques to make processes more sustainable going forward.

Digital marketing is not a new concept, it is not a trend, and it is not a fad either. Digital marketing has existed for over twenty years and is currently applied in all areas and marketing activities. For this reason, it is necessary to know the changes it has brought about, both in the theoretical framework, so that it can be taught, and from an empirical perspective, so that it can be applied in real contexts. The changes have been profound and far-reaching.This work addresses this theme, aiming to analyse the transversal impact of the digital in the different marketing sectors, describing the profound changes that the digital has provoked in the main marketing activities and their sectors, also referring to the current practices in use in each included topic. It begins by looking at the classic marketing topics, opening with an analysis of the impact that digital has had and is having on the marketing strategy of organisations, moving on to the study of consumer behaviour in an era of continuous use of electronic devices. This is followed by a new topic which is marketing research and data analysis, in a context where managers now have, more data, information and knowledge about the organisation, competitors, consumers and the wider environment than ever before. Marketing themes were also identified that have been significantly changed with digital. Communication is another of the themes of reference, with profound changes in recent times, followed by management of sales teams, supply chain management, relationship marketing, and internal marketing. The last chapters are also relevant contributions, being dedicated to marketing sectors: services, B2B marketing, internationalisation, politics, tourism, and NGOs.

Recovery of Lithium from Primary and Secondary Resources: Recycling Technologies of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries presents a state-of-the-art review of recent advances in the lithium recovery from primary sources and recycling technologies of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). It examines the recovery of lithium from ores and brines as well as from secondary sources and provides an introduction to the classification and the structure of LIBs. It explains the development of LIBs for electric vehicles and addresses the potential impact of spent LIBs in the environment. Further, it also addresses the multiple treatment protocols for the recycling of LIBs and discusses the high value-added products from these processes. The book provides an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers in academia, industry, and governments around the globe.

Since the discovery and successful deployment of salvarsan to treat syphilis, as well as cisplatin as a cancer drug, the field of metallodrugs has been flourishing. In addition to therapeutic applications, metals and metal-containing molecules have properties, such as an electrochemical or an optical signal, used to diagnose biologically relevant molecules or unravel cellular metabolism. Metals are part of the essential elements for life, and of increased attention in nutraceuticals. Most of the current diagnosis processes, therapeutics and nutraceuticals are based on organic molecules. MILS-26 reviews the most recent metal-containing molecules and nanomaterials for diagnosis and therapy. Features: The field of metallodrugs has been flourishing and this areas of research can be used to diagnose specific biologically relevant molecules or unravel cellular metabolism. Discusses the properties and therapeutic applications of metals and metal-containing molecules including an electrochemical or optical signal for diagnosis of biologically relevant molecules. Endorses and stimulates research in the vibrant field of biological inorganic chemistry. Reviews the most current research supporting the relevance of metal-containing molecules and nanomaterials for diagnosis and therapy. The authors are preeminent bioinorganic and medicinal inorganic chemists and review the most current research in this field.

Want to work as an Animator in the video games industry? Then this is the book for you; a friendly guide to understanding the industry that offers practical advice and guidance to prepare you for the challenge!This book covers every step of the way from picking universities through to your first year on the job. Outlining the whole job application process, with essential dos & don'ts, it also includes helpful animator-specific tips that might come in handy in those early years! Drawing from personal experience, along with interviews from 10 incredibly talented people within the industry, this book ensures you feel supported and ready to enter the industry. From lessons learned to mistakes made, tackling imposter syndrome to finding friends, this book shares plenty for the reader to take away with them - even if that is just a bunch of things they know not to do... A beginner's guide to life as an Animator, this book is an invaluable resource for aspiring and seasoned pros alike.

The proposed book is designed as a reference text and provides a comprehensive overview of conceptual and practical knowledge about deep learning in medical image processing techniques. The post-pandemic situation teaches us the importance of doctors, medical analysis, and diagnosis of diseases in a rapid manner. This book provides a snapshot of the state of current research between deep learning, medical image processing, and healthcare with special emphasis on saving human life. The chapters cover a range of advanced technologies related to patient health monitoring, predicting diseases from genomic data, detecting artefactual events in vital signs monitoring data, and managing chronic diseases.-Delivers an ideal introduction to image processing in medicine, emphasizing the clinical relevance and special requirements of the field.-Presents key principles by implementing algorithms from scratch and using simple MATLAB/Octave scripts with image data.-Provides an overview of the physics of medical image processing alongside discussing image formats and data storage, intensity transforms, filtering of images and applications of the fourier transform, three-dimensional spatial transforms, volume rendering, image registration, and tomographic reconstruction-Highlights the new potential applications of machine learning techniques to the solution of important problems in biomedical image applications.The book is for students, scholars and professionals of biomedical technology and healthcare data analytics.

Haematology encompasses a broad range of topics ranging from common and relatively benign conditions such as iron deficiency anaemia, hereditary diseases such as thalassaemia, to haematological malignancies that are often life-threatening. Burgeoning information arising from technological advances in recent years has made these subjects particularly challenging for medical students and non-specialist medical practitioners. This book aims to highlight the pathophysiology, clinical presentations and basic principles in the investigations and managements of haematological diseases that are prevalent in Asia. Each chapter begins with a real-case clinical scenario, followed by a set of questions and is complemented by photomicrographs, data charts and illustrations. Readers will have a grasp of the basic knowledge in haematology and the book will be a useful reference in their academic study and clinical encounters.

Coral Reefs and Associated Marine Fauna around the Arabian Peninsula is a unique text that contains studies on a diverse range of topics related to the biology of the Red Sea and Arabian (Persian) Gulf region.Containing invited and peer-reviewed chapters, this book is a compilation of the works of various experts in their respective fields. The authors delve into the marine fauna around the Arabian Peninsula including marine reptiles and mammals, coral reefs, fish, invertebrates, algae and phytoplankton. They also explore the resulting from anthropogenic and climate effects.This book will be a helpful resource for researchers in Geotechnics and Biology. It will also be a valuable read for anyone interested in the biology of these two warm semi-isolated seas with their unique environments.

Over the last decade, astrophysical observations of neutron stars -- both as isolated and binary sources -- have paved the way for a deeper understanding of the structure and dynamics of matter beyond nuclear saturation density. The mapping between astrophysical observations and models of dense matter based on microscopic dynamics has been poorly investigated so far. However, the increased accuracy of present and forthcoming observations may be instrumental in resolving the degeneracy between the predictions of different equations of state. Astrophysical and laboratory probes have the potential to paint to a new coherent picture of nuclear matter -- and, more generally, strong interactions -- over the widest range of densities occurring in the Universe. This book provides a self-contained account of neutron star properties, microscopic nuclear dynamics and the recent observational developments in multimessenger astronomy. It also discusses the unprecedented possibilities to shed light on long standing and fundamental issues, such as the validity of the description of matter in terms of pointlike baryons and leptons and the appearance of deconfined quarks in the high density regime.It will be of interest to researchers and advanced PhD students working in the fields of Astrophysics, Gravitational Physics, Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics.Key Features: - Reviews state-of-the-art theoretical and experimental developments- Self-contained and cross-disciplinary- While being devoted to a very lively and fast developing field, the book fundamentally addresses methodological issues. Therefore, it will not be subject to fast obsolescence.Omar Benhar is an INFN Emeritus Research Director, and has been teaching Relativistic Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Electrodynamics and Structure of Compact Stars at "Sapienza" University of Rome for over twenty years. He has worked extensively in the United States, and since 2013 has served as an adjunct professor at the Center for Neutrino Physics of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Prof. Benhar has authored or co-authored three textbooks on Relativistic Quantum Mechanics, Gauge Theories, and Structure and Dynamics of Compact Stars, and published more than one hundred scientific papers on the theory of many-particle systems, the structure of compact stars and the electroweak interactions of nuclei.Alessandro Lovato is a physicist at Argonne National Laboratory and an INFN researcher in Trento. His research in theoretical nuclear physics focuses on consistently modeling the self-emerging properties of atomic nuclei and neutron-star matter in terms of the microscopic interactions among the constituent protons and neutrons. He has co-authored more than eighty scientific publications on the theory of many-particle systems, the structure of compact stars, and the electroweak interactions of nuclei. He is at the forefront of high-performance computing applied to solving the quantum many-body problem.Andrea Maselli is an Associate Professor at the Gran Sasso Science Institute, in L'Aquila, where he teaches Gravitation and Cosmology and Physics of Black Hole. His research focuses on strong gravity, which plays a crucial role in many astrophysical phenomena involving black hole and neutron stars, representing natural laboratories to test fundamental physics. Prof. Maselli has co-authored more than eighty scientific papers on the modelling of black holes and neutron stars in General Relativity and extension thereof, their gravitational wave emission, and on tests of gravity in the strong filed regime. He is active in various collaborations aimed at developing next generation of gravitational wave detectors, such as the LISA satellite, the Einstein Telescope, and the Lunar Gravitational Wave Antenna.Francesco Pannarale is an Associate Professor at "Sapienza" Univeristy of Rome, where he teaches Gravitational Waves, Compact Objects and Black Holes, Computing Methods for Physics, and Electromagnetism. His research interests are in gravitational-wave physics and multimessenger astronomy, and they range from modelling compact binary sources to data analysis. He has co-authored over one hundred and eighty scientific publications and was at the forefront of the joint observation of GW170817 and GRB 170817A. He is currently serving as co-chair of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Data Analysis Council.

Medicine regulation demands the application of sound medical, scientific, and technical knowledge and skills, and operates within a legal framework. Regulatory functions involve interactions with various stakeholders (e.g., manufacturers, traders, consumers, health professionals, researchers, and governments) whose economic, social, and political motives may differ, making implementation of regulation both politically and technically challenging. This book discusses regulatory landscape globally and the current global regulatory scenario of medicinal products and food products comprehensively.Features: Discusses how recent developments of medicinal and food products have opened up innovative solutions for many of the current challenges societies face presently. The manifold variations between the regulatory bodies in different countries have not previously been collected to this extent. Presents details on the substantial progress in analytical methodologies for labelling applications and the creation of appropriate test criteria for pharmaceuticals and their safety analysis. Reviews how more worldwide collaboration and cooperation in the regulatory area is still required.

Developing a Security Training Program focuses on how to establish a comprehensive training program for a security department from the ground up. The book highlights formal curriculum development, consistent and continual training, the organizational benefits including how such security training will be a value-add.It's long overdue for the industry to revisit old security training models from the past--to both general staff as well as to the dedicated security staff and professionals within organizations--and examine and revamp such with a fresh perspective. Given the current, dynamic environment for businesses--and the threats businesses face--it is important that any such training consider all procedures and policies, and be fully-integrated into company culture. This includes maintaining an eye on budgetary and financial costs while recognizing the need to budget for more training resources to maintain resilient and adaptable to current challenges and future changes to the environment. There is only one way to prepare your staff and that is through comprehensive and consistent training.Developing a Security Training Program provides the blueprint and tools for professionals to provide ongoing, targeted, and comprehensive security training at a low, budget-friendly cost.

This text comprehensively discusses the modeling of photovoltaic (PV) modules, PV array interconnections, multi-level inverters, distributed maximum power point tracking techniques, static and dynamic PV array reconfiguration techniques. It gives a step-by-step procedure for hardware validation of the partial shading mitigation techniques.This book: Focuses on the impacts and mitigation techniques related to partial shading problems associated with photovoltaic systems. Presents a step-by-step guide for addressing partial shading problems in photovoltaic systems. Covers methods like array reconfiguration through tom-tom puzzle pattern and arrow sudoku pattern. Presents hardware validation of the partial shading mitigation techniques. Elaborates static and moving shading conditions in a detailed manner. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, environmental engineering, and renewable energy.

Smart cities with various technological innovations have played an important role and influenced society as well. Due to voluminous data transactions within smart cities, security and privacy concerns need to be dealt with. Though taking care of safety and privacy is challenging, it is essential for a smart city to understand the bio-inspired computing paradigms. This book discusses the utilization of bio-inspired computing procedures for effective computational devices.- Discusses real-world usage of bio-inspired computations- Highlights how bio-inspired computations hold the potential to significantly increase network security and privacy- Talks about how society can avoid consequences of cyber security breaches- Examines the combination of bio-inspired computational methods with IoT, AI and big dataThis book is primarily aimed at graduates, researchers, IT and industry professionals.

This easy-to-understand pocketbook in the highly respected Clark's stable of diagnostic imaging texts is an invaluable tool for student and practising radiographers, providing practical guidance to undertaking a wide range of mobile and theatre imaging examinations in multiple locations - different theatre environments, the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, including Neo-Natal Intensive Care, and on general wards.Carrying out examinations outside the imaging suite can be particularly challenging, given the circumstances in which they are often requested, the condition of the patient and the complexity of the environment. Additionally, management of the team and area from a radiation protection point of view is the responsibility of the radiographer and requires excellent communication skills.Clark's Essential Guide to Mobile and Theatre Imaging takes the systematic approach adopted within books in the Clark's family and designed to be clear and consistent, in which each imaging location is explored, the challenges of each identified and possible solutions presented. A wide range of theatre procedures is included, as well as the imaging requirements of each and common theatre practices, such as time out, are considered.

Jean-Marie Denoix is the world's leading equine musculoskesletal system anatomist and has become one of the foremost equine diagnostic ultrasonographers. There is therefore nobody better to compile a reference atlas of the clinical anatomy of the foot, pastern and fetlock, correlated with images obtained by radiography, diagnostic ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Advanced imaging techniques require in depth knowledge of anatomy for accurate interpretation and especially when using magnetic resonance imaging this must be a 3-dimensional concept of anatomy.This new edition replaces existing ultrasound images and most of the radiographic and MRI images with new, updated versions and adds new images of extraordinarily high quality, the multiple views of each area of the distal limb providing an extremely detailed evaluation. Each part opens with a characteristically superb anatomical drawing by the author. Each spread of pages deals with a single dissection viewed by means of colour photographs, labelled black and white equivalents, plus x-rays, ultrasound and MRI scans as required.The diagnosis and management of distal limb lameness require a precise knowledge of the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the equine distal joints, ligaments and tendons which are presented in the last chapter. The book is designed for maximum clarity using a generous page size. The atlas is essential for anybody involved in detailed anatomical study, complex lameness evaluation or advanced imaging techniques.

Introduction to Forensic Science: The Science of Criminalistics is a new textbook that takes a unique and holistic approach to forensic science. The book focuses on exploring the underlying scientific concepts as presented at the introductory college and senior high school levels. Chapters introduce readers to each of the important areas of forensic science, grouping chapters together by discipline and following a logical progression and flow between chapters. This systematically allows students to understand the fundamental scientific concepts, recognize their various application to the law and investigations, and discern how each topic fits broadly within the context of forensic science.The writing is accessible throughout, maintaining students' interest--including both science and non-science majors--while inspiring them to learn more about the field. Concepts are demonstrated with numerous case studies and full-color illustrations that serve to emphasize the important ideas and issues related to a particular topic. The approach underscores scientific understanding, allowing the student to go beyond simple rote learning to develop deeper insights into the field, regardless of their scientific background. The book has been extensively classroom tested to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of various forensic disciplines and the current state of the science, policies, and best practices.Key Features: Presents takes a wholly new, fresh approach to addressing a broad survey of analytical techniques and evidentiary analysis in the field forensic science All concepts--and the underpinnings of forensic practice--are explained in simple terms, using understandable analogies and illustrations to further clarify concepts Introduces topics that other introductory texts fail to address including serology, behavioral science, forensic medicine and anthropology, forensic ecology, palynology, zoology, video analysis, AI/computer forensics, and forensic engineering, among others Highly illustrated with over 900 full-color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations to further highlight key concepts Suitable for both high school senior-level instruction as well as 2- and 4-year university courses for majors, non-majors, and criminal justice students enrolled in introductory forensic science classes Support Materials, including an Instructor's Manual with Test Bank and chapter PowerPointTM lecture slides, are available to professors with qualified course adoption.

The Essential Handbook of Polymer Terms and Attributes not only acts as an encyclopaedia of polymer science but also fosters an appreciation for the significance of polymers in fields including materials science, chemistry, engineering, and medicine. This book serves as an excellent reference book, covering every possible term and attribution associated with the vast and diverse field of polymers. This comprehensive volume serves as a vital resource for researchers working in industry and academia, offering a clear and concise exploration of polymer science with the most essential reference data available. Each polymer term is defined in a straightforward manner, ensuring that readers of all levels can grasp the concepts. The book goes beyond mere definitions, providing context and insights into the applications, properties, and synthesis. Bringing polymer terms and attributes together in one place, the book provides a broad knowledge of polymer science and facilitates idea generation for researchers and students embarking on projects related to a specific field of polymer science. Key features: - This book covers all possible terms associated with the field of "Polymers" and related area, granting readers a comprehensive understanding of the entire spectrum of polymers. - The organization of the book follows an alphabetical format, enabling quick and convenient access to specific terms. - Each polymer term is clearly defined with a figure or scheme as needed, allowing readers to visualize the structures, processes and applications involved. This book is written for science students, chemists, polymer scientists, chemical engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, biomedical scientists, biotechnologists, product formulators, materials scientists and scientists working on Polymers.

This book explores how the landscapes in indigenous territories are rapidly changing due to increased global industrial demand. This deforestation and urbanization has isolated the Indigenous People from practising 'traditional ways of life.' Portrayed in the book are the Indigenous People's perspective of their Indigenous Knowledge about the enviornment, and why losing IK is a threat to humans, wildlife and nature. Insight is shared into why acknowledging IK as a science can help solve climate change, food and nutrition insecurity and increasing new types of pandemic, through evidence-based stories from Indigenous people.Features: Bridges the fractured space between science and nature. Documents the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples about their ancestral knowledge. Provides ethnographic qualitative case studies of forest-dwelling Indigenous Peoples over a 19 year period. Covers largely remote indigenous territories of ten tropical countries in the global south. Provides evidence-based stories examining Indigenous Knowledge's role in the tropics in preserving diverse landscapes, and providing nature-based solutions.

The global landscape of education has been reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing the various challenges faced by countries worldwide. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE) across different countries, offering unique insights into their histories, challenges, achievements, and future ESE needs. From Africa to Oceania, the book delves into the vital role of ESE in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights the diverse national discourses and the flexibility required to deliver effective global education programs. ESE practitioners, researchers, and policymakers worldwide will find inspiration and invaluable perspectives in this book.

This unique book officially defines Microbiome Statistics as a specific new field of statistics, and addresses the statistical analysis of correlation, association, interaction and composition in microbiome research. It also defines microbiome as a hypothesis-driven experimental science, describes two microbiome research themes and six unique characteristics of microbiome data, as well as investigates challenges for statistical analysis of microbiome data using the standard statistical methods. This book is useful for researchers of biostatistics, ecology, and data analysts. Presents a thorough overview of statistical methods in microbiome statistics of parametric and nonparametric correlation, association, interaction and composition adopted from classical statistics, ecology, and specifically designed for microbiome research Performs step-by-step statistical analysis of correlation, association, interaction and composition in microbiome data Discusses the issues of statistical analysis of microbiome data: high-dimensionality, compositionality, sparsity, overdispersion, zero-inflation, and heterogeneity Investigates statistical methods on multiple comparisons and multiple hypothesis testing and applications to microbiome data Introduces a series of exploratory tools to visualize composition and correlation of microbial taxa by barplot, heatmap, and correlation plot. Employs Kruskal-Wallis rank-sum test to perform model selection for further multi-omics data integration Offers R codes, and the data sets from the authors' real microbiome research and publicly available data for the analysis used Remarks on the advantages and disadvantages of each of the methods used

This book provides a clinical insight into image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) for prostate cancer. It starts by setting the clinical scene, discussing immobilisation and standard IGRT practice and then considering important developments like IGRT with non-ionising radiation, adaptive radiotherapy, particle therapy, margins, hypofractionation, clinical outcomes, AI and training. Good IGRT requires both technical and clinical focus. So, in complement to our first study guide on IGRT, this book now brings together key, clinical insights into IGRT for Prostate Cancer patients, with a view to helping the professional learn more about 'how-to' undertake IGRT for these patients more accurately, effectively and safely, throughout the whole course of a patient's treatment with radiation.This clinical insight guide will be of interest to newly qualified radiation therapists, therapeutic radiographers, medical dosimetrists, medical physicists, radiotherapy physicists and clinical oncologists. It will also be of use for trainees and can be used alongside continuing competency and clinical training within real clinical departments and radiation therapy centres worldwide.This is the first in a forthcoming series of clinical insights, each tackling a different treatment area. Further areas in the series will be: Head and Neck; Thorax; Breast; Pelvis; and the Brain.Key Features: - Internationally applicable, clinically focused, up-to-date and evidence based.- Accompanied by suitable electronic multimedia resources.- Authored by experts with decades of experience of pioneering electronic portal imaging and IGRT in clinical practice, pedagogic research and substantial experience of teaching/supervising students, trainees and qualified therapists/medical physicists at bachelors, postgraduate and doctoral levels.Mike Kirby and Kerrie-Anne Calder are well-respected authors and radiotherapy professionals, who have worked in radiotherapy physics/radiotherapy clinical and academic practice for nearly 35 years and 25 years respectively.Mike Kirby is a Senior Lecturer in Radiotherapy Physics at the University of Liverpool, UK, and an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Manchester, UK. He holds graduate and postgraduate qualifications in medical physics and has in total over 200 books, papers, oral and poster presentations to his name in the field of radiotherapy. Dr. Kirby holds professional membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology and the British Institute of Radiology, is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the British Institute of Radiology in the UK.Kerrie-Anne Calder is a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool, UK, where she educates undergraduate and post graduate students in many aspects of radiotherapy with a special interest and role in imaging training. Kerrie-Anne has graduate and postgraduate qualifications in radiotherapy, education and academic practice, is a member of the Society and College of Radiographers, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. She was a clinical and professional lead in IGRT (on-treatment verification imaging) within the NHS in the UK for over ten years.

Urban Construction and Management Engineering IV focuses on the research of construction technology and the engineering management in urban construction. This proceedings gathers the most cutting-edge research and achievements, and will provide scholars and engineers with preferable research directions and engineering solutions as reference. Subjects in this proceedings include: Civil Engineering Engineering Structure Engineering Management Low Carbon City Urban Management The works of this proceedings encourages development of civil engineering and construction technology. Thereby, the work promotes scientific information interchange between scholars from the top universities, research centers and high-tech enterprises working all around the world.

Zadeh introduced in 1965 the theory of fuzzy sets, in which truth values are modelled by numbers in the unit interval [0, 1], for tackling mathematically the frequently appearing in everyday life partial truths. In a second stage, when membership functions were reinterpreted as possibility distributions, fuzzy sets were extensively used to embrace uncertainty modelling. Uncertainty is defined as the shortage of precise knowledge or complete information and possibility theory is devoted to the handling of incomplete information. Zadeh articulated the relationship between possibility and probability, noticing that what is probable must preliminarily be possible. Following the Zadeh's fuzzy set, various generalizations (intuitionistic, neutrosophic, rough, soft sets, etc.) have been introduced enabling a more effective management of all types of the existing in real world uncertainty. This book presents recent theoretical advances and applications of fuzzy sets and their extensions to Science, Humanities and Education.This book: Presents a qualitative assessment of big data in the education sector using linguistic Quadri partitioned single valued neutrosophic soft sets. Showcases application of n-cylindrical fuzzy neutrosophic sets in education using neutrosophic affinity degree and neutrosophic similarity Index. Covers scientific evaluation of student academic performance using single value neutrosophic Markov chain. Illustrates multi-granulation single-valued neutrosophic probabilistic rough sets for teamwork assessment. Examines estimation of distribution algorithm based on multiple attribute group decision-making to evaluate teaching quality. It is primarily written for Senior undergraduate and graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, computer science and engineering.

Dehydration of fruits is a massive operation amounting to tens of billions of dollars' worth in the global market. The enormous variety of fruits grown around the world and the wide range of products made therefrom make this an attractive method for the development of novel and shelf-stable consumer products.Dried Fruit Products offers a current approach linking the theory and practice of fruit drying, summarizing various techniques, their advantages and limitations, the industrial applications, and simple design methods. Such dried fruit products as fruit pieces, fruit leathers and fruit powders are dealt with in a way to inform their physical, chemical, sensory and nutritional features, along with the characteristics of the process used to obtain them, such as drying method and drying equipment.Key Features: - Contains up-to-date information on fruit drying- Presents a multi-perspective viewpoint of fruit drying- Addresses both food science and chemical engineering aspects of fruit dryingReaders can gain knowledge on the various types of drying techniques and insightful thought on selecting the appropriate drying techniques for different fruit products.

The Caribbean is a global biodiversity hotspot, half its resident bird species found nowhere else; yet a quarter are threatened with extinction. This is largely because only 1% of the landscape can be considered natural, with nearly all the land privately owned. The habitat limitations faced by the Caribbean's distinctive fauna and flora can therefore be ameliorated by planning and managing sustainable naturalistic landscapes, parks, and private gardens. This book uniquely provides a theoretical background and practical applications to modify and expand temperate-zone concepts of restoring nature to the tropical Caribbean. Packed with beautiful colour photographs, it offers unifying principles applicable across the tropics and synthesizes information on the Caribbean's environmental uniqueness and globally significant biodiversity. It also provides explicit guidance on establishing sustainable and more naturalistic landscapes, from large public lands to private yards and gardens. The book is essential reading for academics and researchers studying the Caribbean environment, resource management professionals, and scientists and educators from non-governmental organizations who provide programs and advocacy for conservation and regional sustainability. Moreover, it highlights the importance of private lands and gardens, where the greatest gains can be made, so offers a handbook for knowledgeable private landowners and their professional advisors.

High Entropy Materials covers the fundamental concepts of these materials and their emerging applications. To fulfil growing energy demand, scientists are looking for novel materials which can be used for the fabrication of high-performance energy devices. Many materials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and metal oxides are used in energy production and storage. A new class of metal oxides, multicomponent metal oxides, known as high entropy materials, have attracted considerable attention not only for their energy applications but also other emerging applications such as use in sensors, catalysts, and CO2 absorption.Key Features: - Reviews state-of-the-art developments;- Provides new directions to scientists, researchers, and students to better understand the principles, technologies, and applications of high entropy materials;- Discusses ongoing challenges and visions for the future.

This comprehensive book explores both the fundamental and practical aspects of microbial genetics, shedding light on viroids, viruses, phytoplasma, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Unveiling a fresh perspective, the book tackles traditional taxonomical debates by embracing DNA-based taxonomy, offering a novel approach to understanding phylogeny within this microbe realm. Furthermore, it delves into the exciting realm of metagenomics, revolutionizing the identification and classification of unculturable microorganisms. Written by leading experts, this essential reading material caters to students and researchers in Microbiology, Genetics, and Biotechnology.