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Discusses artificial intelligence and ethics, the challenges and
opportunities Presents the issue of reliability in the emergence of
synthetic life, 5G networks, intermingling of human artificial
intelligence, nano-robots, and cyber security tools Ethical
responsibility and reasoning for using AI in Big Data Addresses
practicing medicine and ethical issues when applying artificial
intelligence
Addresses various aspects of recent progress in the development of
all types of tumor-responsive and site-specific delivery platforms
together with the range of related chemistries involved. A timely
volume as global research in oncology is moving towards more
biochemical signal-based and cell environment-inspired therapeutic
strategies. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the need to explore
various characterization techniques for specific stimuli-responsive
nanoplatforms, toxicological and regulatory aspects. Features
Focused, comprehensive volume providing a different angle on
theranostics in cancer intervention. A timely volume as global
research in oncology is moving towards more biochemical
signal-based and cell environment-inspired therapeutic strategies.
Targets not only the multifunctionality of the nanosystems but
provides a comprehensive overview of niche technical aspects. Given
the chemistries presented here, it provides both early-career and
experienced readers with strategies from leading authorities in the
field globally.
This book critically examines how a Hero is made, sustained, and
even deformed, in contemporary cultures. It brings together diverse
ideas from philosophy, mythology, religion, literature, cinema, and
social media to explore how heroes are constructed across genres,
mediums, and traditions. The essays in this volume present fresh
perspectives for readers to conceptualize the myriad possibilities
the term 'Hero' brings with itself. They examine the making and
unmaking of the heroes across literary, visual and social cultures
-in religious spaces and in classical texts; in folk tales and
fairy tales; in literature, as seen in Heinrich Boell's Und Sagte
Kein Einziges Wort, Thomas Brussig's Heroes like Us, and in movies,
like Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, Michel Gondry's Eternal
Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and in the short film like Dean
Potter's When Dogs Fly. The volume also features nuanced takes on
intersectional feminist representations in hero movies; masculinity
in sports biopics; taking everyday heroes from the real to the
reel, among others key themes. A stimulating work that explores the
mechanisms that 'manufacture' heroes, this book will be useful for
scholars and researchers of English literature, postcolonial
studies, cultural studies, film studies, media studies, literary
and critical theory, arts and aesthetics, political sociology and
political philosophy.
This edited book brings out a comprehensive collection of
information on the modern omics-based research. The main focus of
this book is to educate researchers about utility of omics-based
technologies in rapid crop improvement. In last two decades, omics
technologies have been utilized significantly in the area of plant
sciences and has shown promising results. Omics technology has
potential to address the challenge of food security in the near
future. The comprehensive use of omics technology occurred in last
two decades and helped greatly in the understanding of complex
biological problems, improve crop productivity and ensure
sustainable use of ecosystem services. This book is of interest to
researchers and students of life sciences, biotechnology, plant
biotechnology, agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences.
It is also a useful knowledge resource for national and
international agricultural scientists.
Achieve optimal results and high patient satisfaction with
Aesthetic Surgery of the Facial Skeleton. Encompassing the entire
field of facial skeletal contouring, this one-stop resource uses a
problem-based, multidisciplinary approach to skeletal contouring of
the face and adjunctive procedures that enhance results. With
well-illustrated, focused coverage of all recent advances in this
fast-changing area, it's an ideal reference for trainee and
practicing cosmetic surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, craniofacial
surgeons, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, and oral surgeons.
Takes a multidisciplinary, problem-based approach to aesthetic
techniques for the face, highlighted by numerous clinical cases and
high-quality photos. Covers every area of the field: general
principles, orthognathic surgery, alloplastic implants,
genioplasty, malar and mandibular recontouring, autologous fat
grafting, orbital rejuvenation, forehead and upper face, and many
other related topics. Provides expert guidance on diagnosis,
treatment planning, technical aspects, alternative approaches, and
treatment of complications. Features state-of-the-art coverage of
aesthetic contouring for the transgender patient as well as the use
of 3D imaging in all types of facial surgery. Includes a section on
special case considerations such as facial asymmetry,
post-traumatic facial restoration, face transplantation, and
nonsurgical enhancement of facial shape. Enhanced eBook version
included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text,
figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Fiscal reforms have been an integral and essential component of the
structural adjustment programmes implemented in the least developed
countries (LDCs) since the 1980s. The need for fiscal reform in the
LDCs was motivated by the accumulation of unsustainable fiscal
deficits, constraints on the availability of external finance, the
adverse impact of distortionary tax systems on economic efficiency
and deficiencies in public administration. Fiscal reform in the
LDCs encompassed deficit reduction, the restructuring of the tax
system, and the reform of public administration and public
expenditures.The empirical research in this volume provides an
analysis of the experience of the fiscal reforms carried out since
the early 1980s in four different LDCs - Bangladesh, The Gambia,
Malawi and the United Republic of Tanzania. The case studies
examine the nature and budgetary impact of the fiscal reforms in
these countries, assess the extent to which reforms have achieved
their objectives and discuss the major obstacles to the success of
fiscal reform. The empirical studies are supplemented by a chapter
outlining the contribution which economic theory can make to the
design of optimal tax and expenditure systems in developing
countries and to the implementation of fiscal reforms. An overview
chapter, which also serves as an introduction to the volume,
discusses the reasons why LDCs have embarked on fiscal reforms,
summarizes the salient findings of the country case studies and
assesses the lessons which can be learnt from these empirical
studies.
This edited book brings out a comprehensive collection of
information on the modern omics-based research. The main focus of
this book is to educate researchers about utility of omics-based
technologies in rapid crop improvement. In last two decades, omics
technologies have been utilized significantly in the area of plant
sciences and has shown promising results. Omics technology has
potential to address the challenge of food security in the near
future. The comprehensive use of omics technology occurred in last
two decades and helped greatly in the understanding of complex
biological problems, improve crop productivity and ensure
sustainable use of ecosystem services. This book is of interest to
researchers and students of life sciences, biotechnology, plant
biotechnology, agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences.
It is also a useful knowledge resource for national and
international agricultural scientists.
This book provides an overview of nanoparticle production methods,
scale-up issues drawing attention to industrial applicability, and
addresses their successful applications for commercial use. There
is a need for a reference book which will address various aspects
of recent progress in the methods of development of nanoparticles
with a focus on polymeric and lipid nanoparticles, their scale-up
techniques, and challenges in their commercialization. There is no
consolidated reference book that discusses the emerging
technologies for nanoparticle manufacturing. This book focuses on
the following major aspects of emerging technologies for nano
particle manufacturing. I. Introduction and Biomedical Applications
of NanoparticlesII. Polymeric Nanoparticles III. Lipid
NanoparticlesIV. Metallic Nanoparticles V. Quality Control for
NanoparticlesVI. Challenges in Scale-Up Production of Nanoparticles
VII. Injectable Nanosystems VIII. Future Directions and
ChallengesLeading scientists are selected as chapter authors who
have contributed significantly in this field and they focus more on
emerging technologies for nanoparticle manufacturing, future
directions, and challenges.
This book provides an overview of nanoparticle production methods,
scale-up issues drawing attention to industrial applicability, and
addresses their successful applications for commercial use. There
is a need for a reference book which will address various aspects
of recent progress in the methods of development of nanoparticles
with a focus on polymeric and lipid nanoparticles, their scale-up
techniques, and challenges in their commercialization. There is no
consolidated reference book that discusses the emerging
technologies for nanoparticle manufacturing. This book focuses on
the following major aspects of emerging technologies for nano
particle manufacturing. I. Introduction and Biomedical Applications
of NanoparticlesII. Polymeric Nanoparticles III. Lipid
NanoparticlesIV. Metallic Nanoparticles V. Quality Control for
NanoparticlesVI. Challenges in Scale-Up Production of Nanoparticles
VII. Injectable Nanosystems VIII. Future Directions and
ChallengesLeading scientists are selected as chapter authors who
have contributed significantly in this field and they focus more on
emerging technologies for nanoparticle manufacturing, future
directions, and challenges.
This book addresses the issues relating to a wide variety of ocular
diseases from which millions of people suffer. Long-term challenges
include visual impairment and ocular blindness. Certain ocular
diseases are quite rare, whereas others, such as cataracts,
age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and glaucoma, are very
common, especially in the aging population. A rapid expansion of
new technologies in ocular drug delivery and new drug candidates,
including biologics, to treat these challenging diseases in the
retina and posterior segments of the eye have recently emerged.
These approaches are necessary because the eye has many unique
barriers to drug delivery. Thus, this timely reference Drug
Delivery for the Retina and Posterior Segment Disease compiles and
analyzes recent advances in the research and development of drug
delivery systems for retina and posterior segment diseases of the
eye, with an emphasis on the use of implantable devices,
iontophoresis as well as micro- and nanoparticles.
This book addresses the issues relating to a wide variety of ocular
diseases from which millions of people suffer. Long-term challenges
include visual impairment and ocular blindness. Certain ocular
diseases are quite rare, whereas others, such as cataracts,
age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and glaucoma, are very
common, especially in the aging population. A rapid expansion of
new technologies in ocular drug delivery and new drug candidates,
including biologics, to treat these challenging diseases in the
retina and posterior segments of the eye have recently emerged.
These approaches are necessary because the eye has many unique
barriers to drug delivery. Thus, this timely reference Drug
Delivery for the Retina and Posterior Segment Disease compiles and
analyzes recent advances in the research and development of drug
delivery systems for retina and posterior segment diseases of the
eye, with an emphasis on the use of implantable devices,
iontophoresis as well as micro- and nanoparticles.
This volume is an inspiring and breakthrough piece of academic
scholarship and the first of its kind featuring a comprehensive
reader-friendly approach to teach the intricacies of the various
aspects of international farm animal, wildlife conservation, food
safety and environmental protection law. The selected focus areas
are grouped in sections, such as agrobiodiversity, fishing and
aquaculture, pollinators and pesticides, soil management,
industrial animal production and transportation, and international
food trade. Farm animal welfare, environmental protection,
biodiversity conservation, and food safety are the core of the
selected chapters. Every chapter provides real-world examples to
make the complex field easy to understand. With its systematic
approach, this book is devoted to anyone interested in the subject,
becomes a valuable resource for professionals working in food
regulation, and provides a solid foundation for courses and
master's programs in animal law, environmental policy, food and
agriculture law, and regulation of these subjects around the world.
Through its emphasis on sustainable food production, this work
offers a cutting-edge selection of evolving topics at the heart of
the pertinent discourse. As one of its highlights, this books also
provides "Tools for Change," a unique compilation and analysis of
laws from the major farm animal product trading nations. With these
tools, practitioners, advocates, policy makers and other
state-holders are equipped with information to start work toward
improving farm animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and food
safety through the use of law and policy.
This volume is an inspiring and breakthrough piece of academic
scholarship and the first of its kind featuring a comprehensive
reader-friendly approach to teach the intricacies of the various
aspects of international farm animal, wildlife conservation, food
safety and environmental protection law. The selected focus areas
are grouped in sections, such as agrobiodiversity, fishing and
aquaculture, pollinators and pesticides, soil management,
industrial animal production and transportation, and international
food trade. Farm animal welfare, environmental protection,
biodiversity conservation, and food safety are the core of the
selected chapters. Every chapter provides real-world examples to
make the complex field easy to understand. With its systematic
approach, this book is devoted to anyone interested in the subject,
becomes a valuable resource for professionals working in food
regulation, and provides a solid foundation for courses and
master's programs in animal law, environmental policy, food and
agriculture law, and regulation of these subjects around the world.
Through its emphasis on sustainable food production, this work
offers a cutting-edge selection of evolving topics at the heart of
the pertinent discourse. As one of its highlights, this books also
provides "Tools for Change," a unique compilation and analysis of
laws from the major farm animal product trading nations. With these
tools, practitioners, advocates, policy makers and other
state-holders are equipped with information to start work toward
improving farm animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and food
safety through the use of law and policy.
This book provides the basics of odor, odor analysis techniques,
sensors used in odor analysis and overview of odor measurement
techniques. For beginners as well researchers this book is a brief
guide for odor measurement and analysis. The book includes a
special chapter dedicated to practical implementation of e-nose
sensor devices with software utility, which guides students to
prepare projects and work in practical analysis. It also includes
material from early to latest technology research available in the
market of e-nose era. Students and researchers who want to learn
the basics of biomedical engineering and sensor measurement
technology will find this book useful.
This book provides the basics of odor, odor analysis techniques,
sensors used in odor analysis and overview of odor measurement
techniques. For beginners as well researchers this book is a brief
guide for odor measurement and analysis. The book includes a
special chapter dedicated to practical implementation of e-nose
sensor devices with software utility, which guides students to
prepare projects and work in practical analysis. It also includes
material from early to latest technology research available in the
market of e-nose era. Students and researchers who want to learn
the basics of biomedical engineering and sensor measurement
technology will find this book useful.
Europeanization is a term at the centre of contemporary political
debate. In this innovative study, a team of British and German
historians present the findings of their research project into how
the concept and content of Europeanization needs to be understood
as a historical phenomenon, which has changed its meaning during
the twentieth century.
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Soft Computing and its Engineering Applications - Third International Conference, icSoftComp 2021, Changa, Anand, India, December 10-11, 2021, Revised Selected Papers (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022)
Kanubhai K. Patel, Gayatri Doctor, Atul Patel, Pawan Lingras
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R2,752
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third
International Conference on Soft Computing and its Engineering
Applications, icSoftComp 2021, held in Changa, India, in December
2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held online.
The 29 full papers and 4 short papers presented were carefully
reviewed and selected from 247 submissions. The papers present
recent research on theory and applications in fuzzy computing,
neuro computing, and evolutionary computing.
A reference is needed that addresses the recent progress in aspects
of PK/PD methods and developments of nanoparticles for novel drug
delivery systems. No other consolidated published reference
discusses the PK/PD study of nanoparticle drug delivery systems.
This book discusses the advantages of nanoparticle drug delivery
systems (NPDDS) in enhancing the pharmacokinetics of many drugs
that are not easily metabolized or that obtain the desired
therapeutic effect with minimum toxicity. The authors provide an
overview of biodistribution with a focus on polymer and lipid
nanoparticles. This thorough reference is divided into three parts:
Modelling, Specific carries and their potential to treat specific
diseases.
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Soft Computing and its Engineering Applications - Second International Conference, icSoftComp 2020, Changa, Anand, India, December 11-12, 2020, Proceedings (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
Kanubhai K. Patel, Deepak Garg, Atul Patel, Pawan Lingras
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R1,581
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second
International Conference on Soft Computing and its Engineering
Applications, icSoftComp 2020, held in Changa, India, in December
2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held online.
The 24 full papers and 4 short papers presented were carefully
reviewed and selected from 252 submissions. The papers present
recent research on theory and applications in fuzzy computing,
neuro computing, and evolutionary computing.
Europeanization is a term at the centre of contemporary political
debate. In this innovative study, a team of British and German
historians present the findings of their research project into how
the concept and content of Europeanization needs to be understood
as a historical phenomenon, which has changed its meaning during
the twentieth century.
Trade Diversification in the Least Developed Countries examines the
success of the least developed countries (LDCs) in implementing
trade reforms to encourage trade diversification and considers what
further policy reforms might be required to achieve this
objective.The book begins with an overview examining the reasons
why trade diversification is imperative for the LDCs, and provides
a summary of the empirical evidence at regional and national level.
It then assesses the impact of trade policy reform on trade
diversification in Africa in general. The remaining chapters
consist of a variety of country case studies including Bangladesh,
Mozambique, Uganda, Haiti, Niger and Lao PDR. In conclusion it
discusses the Uruguay Round in relation to trade diversification,
its possible implications and adverse effects. The book will be
essential to students of development studies, development economics
and international economics. It will also be important for policy
makers, officials and researchers in the developing countries.
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