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Advanced Statistics in Regulatory Critical Clinical Initiatives is
focused on the critical clinical initiatives introduced by the 21st
Century Cure Act passed by the United States Congress in December
2016. The book covers everything from the outline of the
initiatives to analysis on the effect on biopharmaceutical research
and development. Advanced Statistics in Regulatory Critical
Clinical Initiatives provides innovative ways to resolve common
challenges in statistical research of rare diseases such small
sample sizes and provides guidance for combined use of data. With
analysis from regulatory and scientific perspectives this book is
an ideal companion for researchers in biostatistics, pharmaceutical
development, and policy makers in related fields. Key Features:
Provides better understanding of innovative design and analysis of
each critical clinical initiatives which may be used in regulatory
review/approval of drug development. Makes recommendations to
evaluate submissions accurately and reliably. Proposes innovative
study designs and statistical methods for oncology and/or rare
disease drug development. Provides insight regarding current
regulatory guidance on drug development such as gene therapy and
rare diseases.
Over the last decade, an unprecedented expansion in the field of
nanomedicine has resulted in the development of new nanomaterials
for diagnosis and therapy of various diseases such as cancer. This
book covers the design, synthesis and applications of various
functionally-hybridized nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
It includes strategies for design and synthesis of hybrid
nanomaterials, surface engineering of various nanoparticle-based
hybrid nanosystems for cancer imaging and therapy, toxicity aspects
of nanomaterials and the challenges in translation research of
hybrid nanomaterials.
A comprehensive overview of both traditional and current knowledge
on the health effects of plant based antioxidants, this book
reviews medicinal and aromatic plants from around the world. It
covers the different sources of antioxidants including essential
oils, algae and marine microorganisms, as well as the role of
abiotic and biotic stresses, endophytes, transgenic approaches in
scavenging ROS and antioxidant plants used in different therapeutic
systems.
A comprehensive overview of both traditional and current knowledge
on the health effects of plant based antioxidants, this book
reviews medicinal and aromatic plants from around the world. It
covers the different sources of antioxidants including essential
oils, algae and marine microorganisms, as well as the role of
abiotic and biotic stresses, endophytes, transgenic approaches in
scavenging ROS and antioxidant plants used in different therapeutic
systems.
Do our ideas about social movements travel successfully beyond
the democratic West? Unrest in China, from the dramatic events of
1989 to more recent stirrings, offers a rare opportunity to explore
this question and to consider how popular contention unfolds in
places where speech and assembly are tightly controlled. The
contributors to this volume, all prominent scholars of Chinese
politics and society, argue that ideas inspired by social movements
elsewhere can help explain popular protest in China.
Drawing on fieldwork in China, the authors consider topics as
varied as student movements, protests by angry workers and taxi
drivers, recruitment to Protestant house churches, cyberprotests,
and anti-dam campaigns. Their work relies on familiar concepts such
as political opportunity, framing, and mobilizing structures while
interrogating the usefulness of these concepts in a country with a
vastly different history of class and state formation than the
capitalist West. The volume also speaks to silences in the study of
contentious politics (for example, protest leadership, the role of
grievances, and unconventional forms of organization), and shows
that well-known concepts must at times be modified to square with
the reality of an authoritarian, non-western state.
​ The recent and dramatic development of China’s
economy and international political muscle is
especially pronounced in the country’s video game
industry. Now the largest of its kind in the world by gross
revenue, the Chinese video game industry impacts every player in
the global game market and has begun
to directly influence the nature of the video
game medium itself. From its conceptualization of the player as a
category and commodity, to its approach to the design, development,
and marketing of products and services, the Chinese game industry
is engaging in a complex, innovative, and fascinating reimagining
of the video game as a cultural and industrial force. The purpose
of The Chinese Video Game Industry is to help introduce
and investigate this industrial and cultural powerhouse. The
book’s contributors array the industry
across its history, economics,
organization, politics, and
cultures, documenting its rise, exploring its
operational, cultural, and aesthetic characteristics, and capturing
its context vis-à -vis the global media landscape.
In so doing, the contributors provide a robust
resource for anyone interested in studying, building, or even
simply appreciating games.
Over the last decade, an unprecedented expansion in the field of
nanomedicine has resulted in the development of new nanomaterials
for diagnosis and therapy of various diseases such as cancer. This
book covers the design, synthesis and applications of various
functionally-hybridized nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
It includes strategies for design and synthesis of hybrid
nanomaterials, surface engineering of various nanoparticle-based
hybrid nanosystems for cancer imaging and therapy, toxicity aspects
of nanomaterials and the challenges in translation research of
hybrid nanomaterials.
This book focuses on the fundamentals, technologies and properties
of ion irradiation of dielectric materials (e.g. glasses, crystals)
with regard to various photonic applications. It introduces readers
to diverse ion-beam techniques for the fabrication and modification
of micron- or nanoscale photonic structures, including optical
waveguides, photonic crystals, and nanoparticle (nano-spheres and
nano-rods) systems, and presents state-of-the-art advances in this
multi-disciplinary research field, demonstrating the unique
capabilities of ion-beam technologies in optical dielectric
materials processing. The book discusses in detail the properties
of ion-beam processed waveguides, as well as the modification of
dielectrics for photonic applications, such as electro-optic
modulation, nonlinear frequency conversion, waveguide amplification
and lasing. It also explores synthesis and the correlated optical
effects of nanoparticles by ion beams, and features examples of
successful micro- and nano-photonic devices. Given its breadth of
coverage, the book will particularly appeal to readers interested
in ion-beam technology, materials science, and integrated optics.
This book focuses on the fundamentals, technologies and properties
of ion irradiation of dielectric materials (e.g. glasses, crystals)
with regard to various photonic applications. It introduces readers
to diverse ion-beam techniques for the fabrication and modification
of micron- or nanoscale photonic structures, including optical
waveguides, photonic crystals, and nanoparticle (nano-spheres and
nano-rods) systems, and presents state-of-the-art advances in this
multi-disciplinary research field, demonstrating the unique
capabilities of ion-beam technologies in optical dielectric
materials processing. The book discusses in detail the properties
of ion-beam processed waveguides, as well as the modification of
dielectrics for photonic applications, such as electro-optic
modulation, nonlinear frequency conversion, waveguide amplification
and lasing. It also explores synthesis and the correlated optical
effects of nanoparticles by ion beams, and features examples of
successful micro- and nano-photonic devices. Given its breadth of
coverage, the book will particularly appeal to readers interested
in ion-beam technology, materials science, and integrated optics.
Smart Homes (SH) offer a promising approach to assisted living for
the ageing population. Yet the main obstacle to the rapid
development and deployment of Smart Home (SH) solutions essentially
arises from the nature of the SH field, which is multidisciplinary
and involves diverse applications and various stakeholders.
Accordingly, an alternative to a one-size-fits-all approach is
needed in order to advance the state of the art towards an open SH
infrastructure. This book makes a valuable and critical
contribution to smart assisted living research through the
development of new effective, integrated, and interoperable SH
solutions. It focuses on four underlying aspects: (1) Sensing and
Monitoring Technologies; (2) Context Interference and Behaviour
Analysis; (3) Personalisation and Adaptive Interaction, and (4)
Open Smart Home and Service Infrastructures, demonstrating how
fundamental theories, models and algorithms can be exploited to
solve real-world problems. This comprehensive and timely book
offers a unique and essential reference guide for policymakers,
funding bodies, researchers, technology developers and managers,
end users, carers, clinicians, healthcare service providers,
educators and students, helping them adopt and implement smart
assisted living systems.
Antenna Mutants, Domestication, by Roberto Bassi Heterotrophic
Cultivation, by William McCaffrey Chlorella for industrial
applications: Advances and prospective, by Feng Chen Carotinoide,
by Carola Griehl Engineering the algal chloroplast for synthesis of
therapeutic proteins, by Saul Purton Design Concepts and recent
developments of photobioreactors, by Clemens Posten Efficiency of
flat plate reactors, by Mario Tredici Measuring modelling and
control, by Olivier Bernard Microalgae in Life Support Systems, by
Klaus Slenzka Heterotrophic oil production, by Makato Watanabe
Iptycenes Chemistry: From Synthesis to Applications provides a
comprehensive overview of the development of iptycene chemistry in
the past seventy years. This book covers: (1) the basic
nomenclature and general properties of iptycenes and their
derivatives; (2) the synthesis and functionalization reactions of
triptycenes, pentiptycenes, higher iptycenes, heterotriptycenes,
and homotriptycenes; (3) the methods for the preparation of
iptycene-based polymers with different types; and (4) the
applications of iptycenes and their derivatives in molecular
machines, materials science, host-guest chemistry, self-assembly,
coordination chemistry, physical organic chemistry, medicinal
chemistry, and so on. Consequently, such a book is not only helpful
to researchers working in iptycene chemistry, but can also
facilitate future research in wide areas.
Deng Feng Wang was born February 8, 1965 in Chongqing City, China
and died August 15, 1999 while swimming with friends in the
Atlantic Ocean off Island Beach State Park, New Jersey. In his
brief life, he was to have an influence far beyond his years. On
August 12th 2000, The Deng Feng Wang Memorial Conference was held
at his alma mater, Princeton University, during which Deng Feng's
mentors, collaborators and friends presented scientific talks in a
testimonial to his tremendous influence on their work and careers.
The first part of this volume contains proceedings contributions
from the conference, with plenary talks by Nobel Laureate Professor
Phil Anderson of Princeton University and leading Condensed Matter
Theorists Professor Piers Coleman of Rutgers University and
Professor Christian Gruber of the University of Lausanne. Other
talks, given by collaborators, friends and classmates testify to
the great breadth of Deng Feng Wang's influence, with remarkable
connections shown between seemingly unrelated areas in physics such
as Condensed Matter Physics, Superconductivity, One-Dimensional
Models, Statistical Physics, Mathematical Physics, Quantum Field
Theory, High Energy Theory, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,
Supersymmetry, M-Theory and String Theory, in addition to such
varied fields outside of physics such as Oil Drilling, Mixed Signal
Circuits and Neurology. The second part of the volume consists of
reprints of some of Deng Feng Wang's most important papers in the
areas of Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics, Magnetism,
Mathematical Physics and Mathematical Finance. This volume
represents a fascinating synthesis of a wide variety of topics, and
ultimately points to the universality of physics and of science as
a whole. As such, it represents a fitting tribute to a remarkable
individual, whose tragic death will never erase his enduring
influence.
The most comprehensive and conceptual one-volume treatment of this
field available and the first to emphasize the cellular and
molecular aspects of gut peptide biology. Authored by an array of
internationally distinguished scientists, it deals with issues of
peptide localization and biosynthesis in gastrointestinal cells,
mechanisms of peptide release and inactivation and the nature of
peptide receptors. The breadth and readability make it an
invaluable reference source for scientists in all disciplines
interested in any aspect of brain-gut peptides.
Deng Feng Wang was born February 8, 1965 in Chongqing City, China
and died August 15, 1999 while swimming with friends in the
Atlantic Ocean off Island Beach State Park, New Jersey. In his
brief life, he was to have an influence far beyond his years. On
August 12th 2000, The Deng Feng Wang Memorial Conference was held
at his alma mater, Princeton University, during which Deng Feng's
mentors, collaborators and friends presented scientific talks in a
testimonial to his tremendous influence on their work and careers.
The first part of this volume contains proceedings contributions
from the conference, with plenary talks by Nobel Laureate Professor
Phil Anderson of Princeton University and leading Condensed Matter
Theorists Professor Piers Coleman of Rutgers University and
Professor Christian Gruber of the University of Lausanne. Other
talks, given by collaborators, friends and classmates testify to
the great breadth of Deng Feng Wang's influence, with remarkable
connections shown between seemingly unrelated areas in physics such
as Condensed Matter Physics, Superconductivity, One-Dimensional
Models, Statistical Physics, Mathematical Physics, Quantum Field
Theory, High Energy Theory, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,
Supersymmetry, M-Theory and String Theory, in addition to such
varied fields outside of physics such as Oil Drilling, Mixed Signal
Circuits and Neurology. The second part of the volume consists of
reprints of some of Deng Feng Wang's most important papers in the
areas of Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics, Magnetism,
Mathematical Physics and Mathematical Finance. This volume
represents a fascinating synthesis of a wide variety of topics, and
ultimately points to the universality of physics and of science as
a whole. As such, it represents a fitting tribute to a remarkable
individual, whose tragic death will never erase his enduring
influence.
Algae are important organisms that include seaweeds and a number of
single-celled and multicellular microscopic forms. Algae are
ubiquitous; they inhabit almost everywhere including oceans,
freshwater bodies, rocks, soils, and trees. Man's uses of algae may
date back to ancient times. In recent decades, there has been
renewed interest in the utilization of algae as sources of health
food and high-value chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and for
aquaculture, agriculture, and wastewater treatment. Nevertheless,
the biotechnological potential of algae is still far from fully
exploited, due to a lack of understanding of algal characteristics
and culture systems, as well as of advanced research techniques.
This book contains selected papers presented at the Fourth
Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology held in Hong Kong,
on 3-6 July, 2000. Written by experts in the field, this book
provides a state-of-the-art account of algal biotechnology
research. Topics range from use of algae in agriculture to
environmental monitoring and protection, from algal culture systems
to production of high-value chemicals and pharmaceuticals by algae,
and from algal product purification to gene transformation and
regulations. This book is intended for use by researchers and
industrialists in the field of algal biotechnology. It will also be
an important reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students
in biotechnology and food science, as well as in biology in
general.
Smart Homes (SH) offer a promising approach to assisted living for
the ageing population. Yet the main obstacle to the rapid
development and deployment of Smart Home (SH) solutions essentially
arises from the nature of the SH field, which is multidisciplinary
and involves diverse applications and various stakeholders.
Accordingly, an alternative to a one-size-fits-all approach is
needed in order to advance the state of the art towards an open SH
infrastructure. This book makes a valuable and critical
contribution to smart assisted living research through the
development of new effective, integrated, and interoperable SH
solutions. It focuses on four underlying aspects: (1) Sensing and
Monitoring Technologies; (2) Context Interference and Behaviour
Analysis; (3) Personalisation and Adaptive Interaction, and (4)
Open Smart Home and Service Infrastructures, demonstrating how
fundamental theories, models and algorithms can be exploited to
solve real-world problems. This comprehensive and timely book
offers a unique and essential reference guide for policymakers,
funding bodies, researchers, technology developers and managers,
end users, carers, clinicians, healthcare service providers,
educators and students, helping them adopt and implement smart
assisted living systems.
In this book, we collected recent results on the control of
underactuated mechanical systems subject to internal uncertainties
and external disturbances. The strategy developed is so universal
that it is not restricted to a specific system but a large class of
underactuated systems. Several benchmark systems are studied in
this book, including detailed literature review, system dynamics
derivation, control problem formulation, and simulation
verification. The control strategy developed in chapter 4 is able
to stabilize all these benchmark systems with satisfactory
performance regardless of the underactuated dynamics and various
uncertainties. The book is written as a text suitable for graduate
students in the advanced course for the control of underactuated
systems. It also provides valuable tools for researchers and
practicing engineers working on the control of underactuated
mechanical systems.
Iptycenes Chemistry: From Synthesis to Applications provides a
comprehensive overview of the development of iptycene chemistry in
the past seventy years. This book covers: (1) the basic
nomenclature and general properties of iptycenes and their
derivatives; (2) the synthesis and functionalization reactions of
triptycenes, pentiptycenes, higher iptycenes, heterotriptycenes,
and homotriptycenes; (3) the methods for the preparation of
iptycene-based polymers with different types; and (4) the
applications of iptycenes and their derivatives in molecular
machines, materials science, host-guest chemistry, self-assembly,
coordination chemistry, physical organic chemistry, medicinal
chemistry, and so on. Consequently, such a book is not only helpful
to researchers working in iptycene chemistry, but can also
facilitate future research in wide areas.
Antenna Mutants, Domestication, by Roberto Bassi Heterotrophic
Cultivation, by William McCaffrey Chlorella for industrial
applications: Advances and prospective, by Feng Chen Carotinoide,
by Carola Griehl Engineering the algal chloroplast for synthesis of
therapeutic proteins, by Saul Purton Design Concepts and recent
developments of photobioreactors, by Clemens Posten Efficiency of
flat plate reactors, by Mario Tredici Measuring modelling and
control, by Olivier Bernard Microalgae in Life Support Systems, by
Klaus Slenzka Heterotrophic oil production, by Makato Watanabe
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