With the advent of such advanced technologies as cloud computing, the Internet of Things, the Medical Internet of Things, the Industry Internet of Things, and sensor networks as well as the exponential growth in the usage of internet-based and social media platforms, there are enormous oceans of data. These huge volumes of data can be used for effective decision-making and improved performance if analyzed properly. Due to its inherent characteristics, big data is very complex and cannot be handled and processed by traditional database management approaches. There is a need of sophisticated approaches, tools, and technologies that can be used to store, manage, and analyze these enormous amounts of data to make the best use of them. Big Data Concepts, Technologies, and Applications covers the concepts, technologies, and application of big data analytics. Presenting the state-of-the-art technologies in use for big data analytics. it provides in-depth discussion about the important sectors where big data analytics is proved to be very effective in improving performance and helping industries to remain competitive. This book provides insight about the novel areas of big data analytics and the research directions for the scholars working in the domain. Highlights include: The advantages, disadvantages and challenges of big data analytics. Such state-of-the-art technologies for big data analytics as Hadoop, NoSQL databases, data lakes, deep learning, and blockchain Application of big data analytic in healthcare, business, social media analytics, fraud detection and prevention, and governance Exploring the concepts and technologies behind big data analytics, the book is an ideal resource for researchers, students, data scientists, data analysts, and business analysts who need insight into big data analytics

With the advent of such advanced technologies as cloud computing, the Internet of Things, the Medical Internet of Things, the Industry Internet of Things, and sensor networks as well as the exponential growth in the usage of internet-based and social media platforms, there are enormous oceans of data. These huge volumes of data can be used for effective decision-making and improved performance if analyzed properly. Due to its inherent characteristics, big data is very complex and cannot be handled and processed by traditional database management approaches. There is a need of sophisticated approaches, tools, and technologies that can be used to store, manage, and analyze these enormous amounts of data to make the best use of them. Big Data Concepts, Technologies, and Applications covers the concepts, technologies, and application of big data analytics. Presenting the state-of-the-art technologies in use for big data analytics. it provides in-depth discussion about the important sectors where big data analytics is proved to be very effective in improving performance and helping industries to remain competitive. This book provides insight about the novel areas of big data analytics and the research directions for the scholars working in the domain. Highlights include: The advantages, disadvantages and challenges of big data analytics. Such state-of-the-art technologies for big data analytics as Hadoop, NoSQL databases, data lakes, deep learning, and blockchain Application of big data analytic in healthcare, business, social media analytics, fraud detection and prevention, and governance Exploring the concepts and technologies behind big data analytics, the book is an ideal resource for researchers, students, data scientists, data analysts, and business analysts who need insight into big data analytics

This book features perspectives on advances in textile coloration technologies. It provides a comprehensive and holistic overview, supporting rapid and efficient entry of new researchers into emerging subjects within textile engineering and technology. FEATURES Introduces current, reliable coloration technologies Explains emerging coloration technologies from a multidisciplinary point of view Discusses future R&D opportunities Offers systematic, research-oriented outlines and observations and well-defined illustrative models and schemes Written for academicians, scientists, researchers, and advanced students of textile science and technology, Emerging Technologies for Textile Coloration aims to provide depth of understanding of both state-of-the-art and emergent topics and to spur further research leading to new opportunities and applications.

This book reviews the latest research on bioproducts from various economically important insects, such as silkworms, honey bees, lac and drosophila, and termites, and discusses their general, biomedical and industrial applications in detail. It includes chapters focusing on insects as a food source, probiotics, silk-based biomaterials, insect pheromones, insects as biomedicine source, pupa oil chemistry, non-protein compounds from Lepidopteran insects, insect chitin and chitosan, polyphenols and flavonoids. Model insects like Bombyx mori or bees were domesticated in Asian countries thousands of years ago. Over time, natural products from these animals became industrialized and today they attracting increasing attention thanks to their sustainability and their manifold applications in agriculture and biomedicine. The book is intended for entomologists, material scientists, natural product researchers and biotechnologists.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of functional finishing of textiles, describing the state-of-the-art research and well-established techniques applied in the textile industry, and covering all areas of textile dyeing and finishing. It is intended for academic researchers and professionals in related scientific and engineering fields, including textile engineering, chemistry, nanotechnology, material science, biotechnology and environmental science. The book also provides reference material for stakeholders looking for innovative technologies and insights into the environmental and sustainability issues in the development of functional textiles and related products.

This book reviews the latest research on bioproducts from various economically important insects, such as silkworms, honey bees, lac and drosophila, and termites, and discusses their general, biomedical and industrial applications in detail. It includes chapters focusing on insects as a food source, probiotics, silk-based biomaterials, insect pheromones, insects as biomedicine source, pupa oil chemistry, non-protein compounds from Lepidopteran insects, insect chitin and chitosan, polyphenols and flavonoids. Model insects like Bombyx mori or bees were domesticated in Asian countries thousands of years ago. Over time, natural products from these animals became industrialized and today they attracting increasing attention thanks to their sustainability and their manifold applications in agriculture and biomedicine. The book is intended for entomologists, material scientists, natural product researchers and biotechnologists.

This timely book discusses antimicrobial drug resistance, specifically, the resistance against the beta-lactam class of antibiotics by Gram-Negative bacteria. The book is broadly divided into five sections. The first section describes the underlying mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative bacteria. It gives an insight into the beta-lactamases, their types, classification, inhibitors, etc. The second section delves deep into the genetic basis of resistance. It talks about transposons, integrons, insertion sequences associated with antibiotic-resistant genes. The next section describes phenotypic and molecular methods to detect beta-lactam resistance. The fourth section talks about the epidemiology and prevalence of beta-lactamases in the environment. The last section of the book describes the various therapeutic options to combat this growing public threat of antimicrobial resistance. It talks about the current reserve drugs, as well as the newer antibiotic agents that are in the pipeline. This book is essential for clinical practitioners, students, and researchers in basic and medical microbiology.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of functional finishing of textiles, describing the state-of-the-art research and well-established techniques applied in the textile industry, and covering all areas of textile dyeing and finishing. It is intended for academic researchers and professionals in related scientific and engineering fields, including textile engineering, chemistry, nanotechnology, material science, biotechnology and environmental science. The book also provides reference material for stakeholders looking for innovative technologies and insights into the environmental and sustainability issues in the development of functional textiles and related products.

Advancing technologies, especially computer technologies, have necessitated the creation of a comprehensive investigation and collection methodology for digital and online evidence. The goal of cyber forensics is to perform a structured investigation while maintaining a documented chain of evidence to find out exactly what happened on a computing device or on a network and who was responsible for it. Critical Concepts, Standards, and Techniques in Cyber Forensics is a critical research book that focuses on providing in-depth knowledge about online forensic practices and methods. Highlighting a range of topics such as data mining, digital evidence, and fraud investigation, this book is ideal for security analysts, IT specialists, software engineers, researchers, security professionals, criminal science professionals, policymakers, academicians, and students.

Advancing technologies, especially computer technologies, have necessitated the creation of a comprehensive investigation and collection methodology for digital and online evidence. The goal of cyber forensics is to perform a structured investigation while maintaining a documented chain of evidence to find out exactly what happened on a computing device or on a network and who was responsible for it. Critical Concepts, Standards, and Techniques in Cyber Forensics is a critical research book that focuses on providing in-depth knowledge about online forensic practices and methods. Highlighting a range of topics such as data mining, digital evidence, and fraud investigation, this book is ideal for security analysts, IT specialists, software engineers, researchers, security professionals, criminal science professionals, policymakers, academicians, and students.

This book provides in depth knowledge about critical factors involved in the success of pervasive healthcare. The book first presents critical components and importance of pervasive healthcare. The authors then give insight into the pervasive healthcare information systems and key consideration related to remote patient monitoring and safety. The book provides in-depth discussion about the security issues and protocols for pervasive healthcare. This book explores concepts and techniques behind the successive pervasive healthcare systems by providing in-depth knowledge about patient empowerment, remote patient monitoring, network establishment and protocols for effective pervasive healthcare. The book also provides case studies in the field. It is an ideal resource for researchers, students and healthcare organizations to get insight about the state of the art in pervasive healthcare systems. Provides current research, developments, and applications in pervasive healthcare; Includes technologies such as machine learning, cryptography, fog computing, and big data in the advancement of e-healthcare; Pertinent for researchers, students, practitioners and healthcare decision makers.