Advanced Data Mining Tools and Methods for Social Computing explores advances in the latest data mining tools, methods, algorithms and the architectures being developed specifically for social computing and social network analysis. The book reviews major emerging trends in technology that are supporting current advancements in social networks, including data mining techniques and tools. It also aims to highlight the advancement of conventional approaches in the field of social networking. Chapter coverage includes reviews of novel techniques and state-of-the-art advances in the area of data mining, machine learning, soft computing techniques, and their applications in the field of social network analysis.
Features: The only insect ecology text that emphasizes insect effects on ecosystem properties and services, as well as evolutionary adaptations to environmental conditions. Includes new material on long-term trends in insect abundance, addressing the so-called "insect apocalypse?. Offers crucial updates on mechanisms by which insects affect, and potentially regulate, ecosystem structure and function. Applies ecological principles to improved management of insects for the sustainable delivery of ecosystem services
Genetic Engineering and Genome Editing for Zinc Biofortification of Rice provides the first single-volume, comprehensive resource on genetic engineering approaches, including novel genome editing techniques, that are carried out in rice, a staple crop for much of the world's population. Dietary zinc deficiency can lead to negative health outcomes, including increased risk of stunting, respiratory diseases, diarrhea, mortality during childhood, and preterm births in pregnancy. By providing a complete view of the need for zinc biofortification in rice, sections in this book discuss state-of-the-art scientific advances, and then go further, placing them in their proper scientific, regulatory and socioeconomic contexts.While zinc biofortification can be achieved through conventional breeding, genetic engineering and agronomic practices, this is the first reference to bring all the latest insights and understanding to a comprehensive resource that is based on real-world experience and targeted applications.
Explains real object-oriented programming in practice. This book illustrates how and why building a class model is not just placing classes into a diagram. It helps you learn the necessary organizational patterns so that your software architecture will be maintainable.
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) identifies the basic job steps and tasks and their associated hazards and risks. This book argues that the JHA should be the centrepiece of any risk control and occupational safety and health program and a methodical analysis is required for the new American safety and health management standard ANSI/AIHA Z10.
Suitable for scientists active in magnetism research, providing readers with novel trends and achievements in magnetism, this book comprises topical review articles covering Heusler compounds, quasicrystalline solids, bulk amorphous alloys and nanocrystalline soft-magnetic alloys.
A text that describes the numerical methods that have come to be known as 'Monte Carlo.' It provides the basic detail necessary to learn how to apply Monte Carlo methods. It is suitable for undergraduate or graduate courses in numerical methods.
Addresses statistical challenges in epidemiological, biomedical, and pharmaceutical research. This book presents methods for assessing Biomarkers, analysis of competing risks. It offers clinical trials including sequential and group sequential, crossover designs, cluster randomized, and adaptive designs.
Autonomic dysfunction is one of the most prevalent non-motor symptoms that occurs in Parkinson''s disease. Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson''s Disease provides up to date information on this important topic, which affects quality of life of these patients. This include a large number of domains: orthostatic hypotension, excessive sweating, dry eyes, constipation, weight loss, increased sensitivity to heat and cold, sexual dysfunction. Provides comprehensive reviews on different topics of autonomic dysfunction in Parkinson''s disease Each chapter covers a specific autonomic symptom: classification, assessment, treatment Presents the newest information on each autonomic symptom in Parkinson''s disease
The subject of information geometry blends several areas of statistics, computer science, physics, and mathematics. The subject evolved from the groundbreaking article published by legendary statistician C.R. Rao in 1945. His works led to the creation of Cramer-Rao bounds, Rao distance, and Rao-Blackawellization. Fisher-Rao metrics and Rao distances play a very important role in geodesics, econometric analysis to modern-day business analytics. The chapters of the book are written by experts in the field who have been promoting the field of information geometry and its applications. Written by experts for users of information geometry Basics to advanced readers are equally taken care Origins and Clarity on Foundations
Understanding Cancer: From Basics to Therapeutics presents both basic concepts and research prospects in the field of cancer biology. This book summarizes the fundamental aspects of cancer and presents a detailed description of molecular aspects as well as treatment and therapeutics for patients. The book is divided into three parts: the first part deals with the basics of cancer, including etiology and medical diagnosis; the second part explores the molecular mechanisms associated with cancer, focusing on cell cycle and apoptosis, cell metabolism, gene regulation, epigenetics, and stem cells; and the third part is dedicated to therapeutics, discussing chemo and radiotherapies, gene, hormone, herbal, and immunotherapies. It is a valuable resource for cancer researchers, oncologists, graduate students, and biomedical researchers who need to understand the fundamental topics related to cancer to apply to their research work or clinical setting.
Great American Diseases: Their Effects on the Course of North American History presents medical history as it pertains to the major infectious diseases of North America. The book is designed to provide an interesting and engaging introduction to microbiology, immunology and epidemiology. With the advent of COVID-19, this book will serve as a reference on the history of previous epidemics. The book presents pandemics in an easy-to-read volume and provides concise chapters on the history of a disease, progression of understanding on the pathogen (agent of the disease), and their social ramifications through the history of North America.
Genomic Medicine Skills and Competencies discusses core and practical aspects of genetic and genomic education and training for medical field. Many aspects of genomic applications in science, biotechnology, clinical medicine and healthcare require core and specialist knowledge, skills development and competencies for carrying out diverse tasks. Several knowledge-based courses and opportunities for skills and competencies development and assessment are now available and the main required subjects are discussed in this volume. The book focuses on all major aspects of genetic and genomic education training that are currently offered and evaluated and is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, bioinformatics technicians, and other professionals who are interested in learning more about such promising field.
Paclitaxel: Sources, Chemistry, Anticancer Actions, and Current Biotechnology provides a comprehensive survey of Paclitaxel and its derivatives chemistry, biosynthesis and anticancer activities. In addition, biotechnological methods, including cell cultures, the use of bioreactors and metabolic engineering strategies to improve Paclitaxel production are also discussed. The book discusses topics such as mechanisms of action against cancer, novel forms of Paclitaxel for an effective cancer treatment, strategies for enhancing its bioavailability, and the application of nanocarriers for its delivery and chemotherapy of cancer. This is a valuable resource for cancer researchers, biotechnologists and members of biomedical field who are interested in the promising anticancer qualities of this antineoplastic drug and how to enhance them for better treatments.
Features: Includes updates on all chapters. Covers sleep hormones, growth factors, intestinal hormones, calcium-sensing receptor of parathyroid, and others. Provides essential basics for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers in the biological sciences, as well as clinical aspects and applications for clinicians. Presented in separate hormone systems, covering the subcellular mode of action of selected hormones and a detailed understanding of their human anatomy and physiology
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