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Rainwater tank systems have been widely adopted across the world to
provide a safe local source of water in underdeveloped rural areas,
a substitution for mains water for non potable end uses in water
stressed urban areas, as well as providing flooding control in
monsoonal climates such as Korea, or combined sewer systems such as
Germany. The importance of these systems in cities has grown, as
water managers seek to provide a range of decentralised solutions
to supply constraints of current water supply systems, whilst
reducing the impact of urban development on the natural
environment, and increasing resilience to the impacts of climate
change. Rainwater tank systems are now often implemented under
integrated urban water management (IUWM) and water sensitive urban
design (WSUD) philosophies, which take a holistic view of the urban
water cycle. Rainwater Tank Systems for Urban Water Supply is based
on a comprehensive, multi-million dollar research program that was
undertaken in South East Queensland (SEQ) Australia in response to
the Millennium drought when the water supply level in the regions
drinking water dams dropped to 17% in July 2007 and the area came
close to running out of water. In particular, the book provides
insights and detailed analysis of design, modelling,
implementation, operation, energy usage, economics, management,
health risk, social perceptions and implications for water
quality/quantity of roof water runoff. The approaches and
methodologies included in Rainwater Tank Systems for Urban Water
Supply inform and validate research programs, and provide insights
on the expected performance and potential pitfalls of the adoption
of rainwater tanks systems including: actual harvested yield and
resulting mains water savings, optimal sizing for rainwater
storages and roof collection systems, expected water quality and
implications for managing public health risks, modelling tools
available for decision support, operation and management approaches
of a decentralised asset at the household scale and community
acceptance. The book is suitable for use at undergraduate and post
graduate levels and is of particular interest to water
professionals across the globe, who are involved in the strategic
water planning for a town, city or a region. It is a valuable
resource for developers, civil designers, water planners,
architects and plumbers seeking to implement sustainable water
servicing approaches for residential, industrial and commercial
developments.
This textbook on the applied aspects of soil physics covers
introduction to soil physical properties and processes, and their
evaluation and management in relation to plant growth. It
distinguishes physical properties that directly influence plant
growth from those that indirectly affect agricultural productivity.
Chapters are also devoted to the concept of soil health and
the role of soil physics on preservation of soil health and
environmental quality. As such, this book fills a unique knowledge
gap for agriculture and agronomy students, course directors as well
as field professionals.
Novel drug delivery systems cover the approaches, formulation,
technologies, and modes for transporting any pharmaceutical
compound throughout the body to safely get the desired effect. A
growing area of research is the use of herbal formulations for
disease therapy. In combining these two areas of research, that of
novel drug delivery systems and that of herbal formulations, the
usefulness of herbs is not only proved but its future applications
and effectiveness are studied. The move towards herbal-based novel
drug delivery systems can benefit society in a multitude of
advantageous ways. Enhancing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Herbal
Formulations discusses and explores the ways of preparing herbal
formulations loaded in novel drug delivery systems and the
resultant improvement in efficacy of the effected drugs/herbs
already available on the market. The chapters will highlight
traditional and herbal formulations, the effects of novel drug
delivery systems on herbal formulations, and the safe and effective
preparation and effects of herbal formulations as a therapeutic
intervention. This book is ideal for pharmacists, doctors, and
researchers specializing in herbal therapeutics, along with
practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested
in how herbal-based novel drug delivery systems can benefit
society.
Current research on health, nutrition, and preventative care will
always be in demand. As the battles against ailments such as
diabetes and heart disease continue, medical professionals are
seeking to create a healthier society through nutrition and
dietary-based tactics. Nutraceutical and Functional Foods in
Disease Prevention is a comprehensive publication providing current
research on the dynamic fields of pharmaceutical and biomedical
science in relation to nutrition. This book examines the
interactions and associations between nutritive value and its
therapeutic applications in human health. Touching on topics such
as the impact of probiotics in human health and disease treatment,
recent trends in functional foods for obesity management, and the
clinical role of antioxidants in the treatment of diseases, this
title proves a valuable resource for academicians, healthcare
practitioners, medical researchers, and higher education students
preparing for careers as health professionals.
This book presents a timely review of the latest advances in
rhizosphere biology, which have been facilitated by the application
of omics tools. It includes chapters on the use of various omics
tools in rhizosphere biology, focusing on understanding plant and
soil microbe interactions. The role of proteomics and metagenomics
in research on symbiotic association is also discussed in detail.
The book also includes chapters on the use of omics tools for the
isolation of functional biomolecules from rhizospheric
microorganisms. The book's respective sections describe and provide
detailed information on important omics tools, such as genomics,
transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and meta-epigenomics. In
turn, the book promotes and describes the combined use of plant
biology, microbial ecology, and soil sciences to design new
research strategies and innovative methods in soil biology. Lastly,
it highlights the considerable potential of the rhizosphere in
terms of crop productivity, bioremediation, ecological engineering,
plant nutrition and health, as well as plant adaptation to stress
conditions. This book offers both a practical guide and reference
source for all scientists working in soil biology, plant pathology,
etc. It will also benefit students studying soil microbiology, and
researchers studying rhizosphere structure.
The study of e-adoption focuses on the implementation and use of
the Internet and Internet-based technologies for personal and
business activities. This field has become increasingly relevant
due to the increased reliance upon the Internet among individuals
in both developed and developing countries. E-Adoption and
Socio-Economic Impacts: Emerging Infrastructural Effects identifies
the multidimensional impact of e-adoption and provides theoretical
and practical solutions for policy makers, managers, and
researchers in government, industry, and academia. This publication
unites research on all aspects of e-adoption with the aim of
understanding this phenomenon on both an organizational and
individual level.
This book highlights the complexity of spinel nanoferrites, their
synthesis, physio-chemical properties and prospective applications
in the area of advanced electronics, microwave devices,
biotechnology as well as biomedical sciences. It presents an
overview of spinel nanoferrites: synthesis, properties and
applications for a wide audience: from beginners and graduate-level
students up to advanced specialists in both academic and industrial
sectors. There are 15 chapters organized into four main sections.
The first section of the book introduces the readers to spinel
ferrites and their applications in advanced electronics industry
including microwave devices, whereas the second section mainly
focus on the synthesis strategy and their physio-chemical
properties. The last sections of the book highlight the importance
of this class of nanomaterials in the field of biotechnology and
biomedical sector with a special chapter on water purification.
This book explores a range of important theoretical and practical
issues in the field of computational network application tools,
while also presenting the latest advances and innovations using
intelligent technology approaches. The main focus is on detecting
and diagnosing complex application performance problems so that an
optimal and expected level of system service can be attained and
maintained. The book discusses challenging issues like enhancing
system efficiency, performance, and assurance management, and
blends the concept of system modeling and optimization techniques
with soft computing, neural network, and sensor network approaches.
In addition, it presents certain metrics and measurements that can
be translated into business value. These metrics and measurements
can also help to establish an empirical performance baseline for
various applications, which can be used to identify changes in
system performance. By presenting various intelligent technologies,
the book provides readers with compact but insightful information
on several broad and rapidly growing areas in the computation
network application domain. The book's twenty-two chapters examine
and address current and future research topics in areas like neural
networks, soft computing, nature-inspired computing, fuzzy logic
and evolutionary computation, machine learning, smart security, and
wireless networking, and cover a wide range of applications from
pattern recognition and system modeling, to intelligent control
problems and biomedical applications. The book was written to serve
a broad readership, including engineers, computer scientists,
management professionals, and mathematicians interested in studying
tools and techniques for computational intelligence and
applications for performance analysis. Featuring theoretical
concepts and best practices in computational network applications,
it will also be helpful for researchers, graduate and undergraduate
students with an interest in the fields of soft computing, neural
networks, machine learning, sensor networks, smart security, etc.
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Re-imagining Diffusion and Adoption of Information Technology and Systems: A Continuing Conversation - IFIP WG 8.6 International Conference on Transfer and Diffusion of IT, TDIT 2020, Tiruchirappalli, India, December 18-19, 2020, Proceedings, Part II (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Sujeet K. Sharma, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Bhimaraya Metri, Nripendra P. Rana
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This two-volume set of IFIP AICT 617 and 618 constitutes the
refereed proceedings of the IFIP WG 8.6 International Working
Conference "Re-imagining Diffusion and Adoption of Information
Technology and Systems: A Continuing Conversation" on Transfer and
Diffusion of IT, TDIT 2020, held in Tiruchirappalli, India, in
December 2020.The 86 revised full papers and 36 short papers
presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 224
submissions. The papers focus on the re-imagination of diffusion
and adoption of emerging technologies. They are organized in the
following parts: Part I: artificial intelligence and autonomous
systems; big data and analytics; blockchain; diffusion and adoption
technology; emerging technologies in e-Governance; emerging
technologies in consumer decision making and choice; fin-tech
applications; healthcare information technology; and Internet of
Things Part II: diffusion of information technology and disaster
management; adoption of mobile and platform-based applications;
smart cities and digital government; social media; and diffusion of
information technology and systems
Technological innovations have become the impetus for continuous
developments in medical research. With the assistance of new
technologies, effective drug delivery techniques have been improved
for optimal patient care. Recent Advances in Drug Delivery
Technology is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly
research on the application of pharmaceutical technology to
optimize techniques for drug delivery in patients. Focusing on
novel approaches in pharmaceutical science, this book is ideally
designed for medical practitioners, upper-level students,
scientists, and researchers.
Providing optimal care to patients is a primary concern in the
healthcare field. By utilizing the latest resources and research in
biomedical applications, the needs and expectations of patients can
be successfully exceeded. Novel Approaches for Drug Delivery is an
authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on
emerging developments within the pharmaceutical industry, examining
the current state and future directions of drug delivery systems.
Highlighting therapeutic applications, predictive toxicology, and
risk assessment perspectives, this book is ideally designed for
medical practitioners, pharmacists, graduate-level students,
scientists, and researchers.
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Re-imagining Diffusion and Adoption of Information Technology and Systems: A Continuing Conversation - IFIP WG 8.6 International Conference on Transfer and Diffusion of IT, TDIT 2020, Tiruchirappalli, India, December 18-19, 2020, Proceedings, Part I (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Sujeet K. Sharma, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Bhimaraya Metri, Nripendra P. Rana
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This two-volume set of IFIP AICT 617 and 618 constitutes the
refereed proceedings of the IFIP WG 8.6 International Working
Conference "Re-imagining Diffusion and Adoption of Information
Technology and Systems: A Continuing Conversation" on Transfer and
Diffusion of IT, TDIT 2020, held in Tiruchirappalli, India, in
December 2020.The 86 revised full papers and 36 short papers
presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 224
submissions. The papers focus on the re-imagination of diffusion
and adoption of emerging technologies. They are organized in the
following parts: Part I: artificial intelligence and autonomous
systems; big data and analytics; blockchain; diffusion and adoption
technology; emerging technologies in e-Governance; emerging
technologies in consumer decision making and choice; fin-tech
applications; healthcare information technology; and Internet of
Things Part II: information technology and disaster management;
adoption of mobile and platform-based applications; smart cities
and digital government; social media; and diffusion of information
technology and systems
This book covers broad areas in the conservation of microorganisms.
It addresses the short, medium and long-term preservation of
agriculturally important microorganisms, as well as culture
collections and their roles. The respective chapters address topics
such as conventional approaches to bacterial, fungal and algal
preservation, as well as methods and strategies for preserving
recalcitrant microorganisms. Readers will also find the latest
insights into the preservation of vesicular-arbuscular (VA) fungi
and ecology, diversity and conservation of endophytes, and
entamopathogenic fungi. Microbes of animal and dairy origin, their
preservation and biosafety issues are also explored. Microorganisms
are the silent and unseen majority of life on Earth, and are
characterized by a high degree of genetic and metabolic diversity.
It is well documented that no branch of science or society is
unaffected by microbial interventions. Researchers have documented
microorganisms from such extreme and unique environments as deserts
and hydrothermal vents, and with specific traits that are currently
being exploited in agriculture, industry, medicine and
biotechnological applications. Such great potential can only be
found in microorganisms. The aim of this book - the first entirely
devoted to the conservation of microorganisms, and to regulatory
mechanisms for access and benefits sharing as per Biological
Diversity (BD) Act 2002 - is to promote awareness of our world's
microbial wealth, and to introduce readers to strategies and
methodologies for the conservation of microorganisms, which could
ultimately save human life on Earth.
The Internet has become a new organization tool for innovation,
creativity, and competitiveness of all business, educational, and
governmental services. With the emergence of new social media
networks, organizations are better able to decrease costs and
increase capabilities which continue to change the lifestyles and
businesses. Adoption of Virtual Technologies for Business,
Educational, and Governmental Advancements provides a wide range of
coverage on the adoption of technology and aims to provide a better
understanding of the topics, research, and discoveries in this
significant field. This book aims to cover the emerging issues in
e-adoption for researchers, faculty members, and students in hopes
of contributing to future discoveries.
This book presents a key solution for current and future
technological issues, adopting an integrated system approach with a
combination of software engineering applications. Focusing on how
software dominates and influences the performance, reliability,
maintainability and availability of complex integrated systems, it
proposes a comprehensive method of improving the entire process.
The book provides numerous qualitative and quantitative analyses
and examples of varied systems to help readers understand and
interpret the derived results and outcomes. In addition, it
examines and reviews foundational work associated with decision and
control systems for information systems, to inspire researchers and
industry professionals to develop new and integrated foundations,
theories, principles, and tools for information systems. It also
offers guidance and suggests best practices for the research
community and practitioners alike. The book's twenty-two chapters
examine and address current and future research topics in areas
like vulnerability analysis, secured software requirements
analysis, progressive models for planning and enhancing system
efficiency, cloud computing, healthcare management, and integrating
data-information-knowledge in decision-making. As such it enables
organizations to adopt integrated approaches to system and software
engineering, helping them implement technological advances and
drive performance. This in turn provides actionable insights on
each and every technical and managerial level so that timely
action-based decisions can be taken to maintain a competitive edge.
Featuring conceptual work and best practices in integrated systems
and software engineering applications, this book is also a valuable
resource for all researchers, graduate and undergraduate students,
and management professionals with an interest in the fields of
e-commerce, cloud computing, software engineering, software &
system security and analysis, data-information-knowledge systems
and integrated systems.
The adoption of technology has provided opportunities for increased
participation in global affairs both at an individual and
organizational level. As a discipline, e-adoption focuses on the
requirements, policies, and implications of widespread technology
use in developed and developing countries. E-Adoption and
Technologies for Empowering Developing Countries: Global Advances
reviews the impact technology has had on individuals and
organizations whose access to media and resources is otherwise
limited. With overviews of topics including electronic voting,
electronic delivery systems, social Web applications, and online
educational environments, this reference work provides a foundation
for understanding the interplay between technology and societal
growth and development.
This book presents a detailed discussion on the direct interactions
of plants and microorganisms in the rhizosphere environment. It
includes fifteen chapters, each focusing on a specific component of
plant-microbe interactions, such as the influence of plants on the
root microbiome, and the downstream effects of rhizosphere
microbial dynamics on carbon and nutrient fluxes in the
surroundings. As such, the book helps readers gain a better
understanding of diversity above the ground, and its effect on the
microbiome and its functionality.
This book compiles the latest research in the area of Trichoderma
Rhizosphere Biology. It covers topics such as microbial
interaction, crosstalk between plants and microbes, interactions
with abiotic and biotic factors, and advances in biocontrol agents,
biofertilizers and biostimulants. The respective chapters describe
innovative ways of adapting fungal communities to improve their
survival in highly dynamic environments and agroecosystems. In
closing, the book discusses the use of Trichoderma as a bio-growth
enhancer and biostimulant for organic agriculture.
This volume provides an overview of recent developments and scope
in the use of flow chemistry in relevance to heterocyclic
synthesis. The heterocyclic ring is the most prominent structural
motif in the vast majority of natural products as well as
pharmaceutical compounds since this facilitates tuneable
interactions with the biological target besides conferring a degree
of structural and metabolic stability. In recent times, flow
chemistry has heralded a paradigm shift in organic synthesis as it
offers several unique advantages over conventional methods like
drastic acceleration of sluggish transformations, enhanced yields,
cleaner reactions etc and is gradually gaining a lot of attention
among organic chemist worldwide. Given the importance of
heterocycles in natural products, medicinal chemistry and
pharmaceuticals, this is a well warranted volume and complements
the previous volume of Topics in Organometallic Chemistry
'Organometallic Flow Chemistry'. This volume offers a versatile
overview of the topic, besides discussing the recent progress in
the flourishing area of flow chemistry in relevance to heterocyclic
chemistry; it will also help researchers to better understand the
chemistry behind these reactions. This in turn provides a platform
for future innovations towards the designing of novel
transformations under continuous flow. Thus, this volume will
appeal to both the novices in this field as well as to experts in
academia and industry.
Over the past 50 years the volume of wastewater has grown
exponentially as a result of the increasing world population and
the expansion of industrial developments. Researchers all over the
world have been trying to address this issue suitably in order to
fight water scarcity; yet, it is only recently that wastewater
recycling has caught their attention as an effective and
responsible solution.
Wastewater is a resource that can be adequately treated to
successfully satisfy most water demands as well as decreasing
wastewater discharges and preventing pollution. This book presents
the studies of some of the most prestigious international
scientists and gathers them in three different sections: Wastewater
Management and Reuse, Wastewater Treatment options and Risk
Assessment. The result is an insightful analysis of waste water
management, its treatments, and the processes that have been
studied, optimized and developed so far to sustain our
environment.
"Wastewater Reuse and Management" represents a valuable resource to
academic researchers, students, institutions, environmentalists,
and anyone interested in environmental policies aimed at
safeguarding both the quality and the quantity of water."
The current state of the art of several aspects of minerals and
petroleum is presented in this volume. It documents the proceedings
of the Internationl symposium on Particle Technology and Surface
Phenomena in Minerals and Petroleum sponsored by the Fine Particle
Society (FPS). This meeting was held in San Diego, California,
August 21-25, 1990. The symposium upon which this volume is based
was organized in five sessions emphasizing various basic and
applied aspects of research on minerals and petroleum technology.
Major topics discussed involve surface phenomena in minerals,
mineral flotation, characterization of aspaltenes, theoretical
aspects of reservoir simulation, porosity, permeability, residual
water saturation, hydrocarbon and gas potential in north slope
Alaska, polymer/alkaline flooding, surfactant flooding and foam
flooding for enhanced oil recovery. This edition includes eighteen
selected papers presented in the symposium. These papers are
divided in four broad categories: (1) Asphaltene Aggregation and
Characterization, (2) Theoretical Aspects and Reservoir
Characterization, (3) Colloidal Dispersions in Minerals/Petroleum,
and (4) Surface Phenomena and Petroleum Recovery. Several mineral
and oil recovery processes using various chemicals with special
reference to surface phenomena and particle technology are
described in these sections.
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