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Starlet Rivals (Paperback)
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This book provides recent developments and future perspectives of
pulp and paper processing based on biotechnology to replace
conventional environmental unfriendly chemical processes. The use
of microorganism and microbial enzymes in various processes such as
bleaching, deinking, refining, dissolving pulp, debarking &
pitch removal, slime control, wastewater treatment and waste
material valorisation are discussed.
Twelve-year-old Simi's life is set. First: graduate from the
Bollywood Academy, school to future stars. Second: become a
mega-famous actor, just like her showbiz parents. There's only one
problem: Simi would rather make music than act, and music is a
profession dominated by men. Can Simi navigate the gender barriers
of the industry to prove she has what it takes to become
Bollywood's next big music producer? A story of passion for music
and courage in the face of overwhelming odds, this second book in
the dazzling world of Bollywood is sure to get your toes tapping
and head bopping to Simi's beat.
This book addresses the principles and applications of
metaheuristic approaches in engineering and related fields. The
first part covers metaheuristics tools and techniques such as ant
colony optimization and Tabu search, and their applications to
several classes of optimization problems. In turn, the book's
second part focuses on a wide variety of metaheuristics
applications in engineering and/or the applied sciences, e.g. in
smart grids and renewable energy. In addition, the simulation codes
for the problems discussed are included in an appendix for ready
reference. Intended for researchers aspiring to learn and apply
metaheuristic techniques, and gathering contributions by prominent
experts in the field, the book offers readers an essential
introduction to metaheuristics, its theoretical aspects and
applications.
This book comprises select peer-reviewed papers presented at the
International Conference on Sustainable Development through
Engineering Innovations (SDEI) 2020. It presents recent advances,
new directions, and opportunities for sustainable and resilient
approaches to design and protect the built-environment through
engineering innovations & interventions. The topics covered are
highly diverse and include all civil engineering and
construction-related aspects such as construction and environmental
Issues, durability and survivability under extreme conditions,
design of new materials for sustainability, eco-efficient and
ultra-high performance cementitious materials, embedded structural
and foundation systems and environmental geomechanics. The book
will be of potential interest to the researchers and students in
the fields of civil engineering, architecture and sustainable
development.
Numerous phenomenal advances have been made towards understanding
the role of neurotransmitters in the pathophysiology of
neurological disorders, and these have resulted in a large number
of novel molecules with the potential to revolutionize the
treatment and prevention of such disorders. This book provides a
comprehensive and detailed explanation of brain neurotransmitters
and their receptors and associated channels. It includes a basic
introduction, and also discusses the functions and recent advances
and their pharmacology, highlighting the role of various computer
aided drug design (CADD) strategies for the development of
therapeutic ligands to modulate these receptors/ion channels.
Written in an easy-to-read style, it is intended for neuroscience
and pharmaceutical students and researchers working in the area of
brain neurotransmitters.
The 17th volume in this series provides surgeons and trainees with
the latest advances in their field. Beginning with a chapter on
sepsis biomarkers, the following sections discuss surgical
techniques for various diseases, with a focus on different types of
cancer. Other chapters cover prenatal surgery, microvascular
surgery, and surgical safety. Each topic is explained in a step by
step format, explaining preoperative evaluation, imaging and
post-operative management, as well as the procedure itself. This
new volume is highly illustrated with surgical photographs,
figures, flowcharts and tables to assist learning. Key points New
volume covering latest advances and techniques in general surgery
Topics explained in step by step format Highly illustrated with
surgical images, figures and tables Previous volume (9789352708284)
published in 2019
Lot Streaming is a process of breaking a batch of jobs into smaller
lots, and then processing these smaller lots in an overlapping
fashion on the machines. This important concept can significantly
improve the overall performance of a production process, and
thereby make the operation of a manufacturing system lean. Flow
Shop Lot Streaming Problems introduces the reader to this
significant production process, presents various analysis
techniques, and allows the reader to quickly become conversant with
the state-of-the-art techniques in order to embark on new research
directions. This text begins with an introduction to and a brief
historical perspective of the lot streaming problem, and continues
with generic mathematical models for this problem. Flow Shop Lot
Streaming Problems presents systematic analysis, algorithms, key
ideas and illustrative examples using 2-machine, 3-machine, and the
general m-machine flow shop lot streaming problems.
This book analyses several aspects of Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), a
form of hybrid public-private partnership (PPP) for development of
roads sector in India. The book covers contractual, financing,
taxation and accounting aspects of the HAM based PPP projects in
India and provides a complete multi-dimensional view for readers.
It is a comprehensive guide for multiple stakeholders involved in
the development of infrastructure projects in developing economies
across globe. The book is authored by professionals having hands-on
advisory experience for HAM PPP projects in India. Given that these
are long-term concession agreements (around 15 years), there are
inherent complications and the authors have tried to provide
clarity on practical issues. The book adopts a novel case-study
approach. Based on detailed financial and commercial assumptions
for a road project in India, the authors have used around 100
numerical illustrations to provide a quantitative and qualitative
understanding for readers. Another highlight of the book is use of
international case-studies to provide key learnings in areas of
project preparation and structuring for such hybrid PPP models. The
risk allocation framework is also contrasted with the HAM PPP model
to highlight the key differences. The international case studies
have been selected from transport and water sector to illustrate
the applicability of hybrid PPPs across multiple sectors to support
sustainable infrastructure development. The target audience for
this book include private sector developers, government agencies,
deal practitioners, advisors, researchers and academia . This book
will also serve as a useful guide for commercial lenders,
development finance institutions (DFIs) and institutional investors
who are looking to finance such infrastructure projects in the long
term.
This unique collection of multiple choice questions (MCQs) is
specifically written to help surgical trainee candidates prepare
for Part One of the FRCS general surgery exit examination, which
features MCQs on general surgery. The book helps candidates gauge
the types of questions likely to be asked and the extent of
preparation required for this examination. The wide range of
surgical topics covered, including general surgery and emergency
surgery in addition to endocrine, vascular, upper GI,
hepatobiliary, colorectal and transplant surgery, also makes it a
useful revision text for MRCS examination candidates.
In this book, experts discuss whether volatility, uncertainty,
complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) represent a challenge or a business
opportunity. More intense debates on global climate change,
increased turbulence in financial quarters, increased job
insecurity and high levels of stress at the workplace are
attracting attention in the context of organization behavior and
entrepreneurship. Fear and confusion have become part and parcel of
business, often undermining trust, cooperation and inspiration. As
a response, a new way of organizing self-management has emerged.
The book combines practical wisdom from East and West, to develop
integrative self-management theory and practice; provides direction
to support an integrative mind-set, integrative organization and
integrative leadership; and presents VUCA as an opportunity and
necessity for development and growth, rather than a threat.
In the constant battle between human intelligence and machine
intelligence, machines are close to surpassing human intelligence.
The unrestrained use of digital technologies in automating
processes is one of the prime advantages of the third industrial
revolution. As a result, all developed and developing nations have
started to digitalize mundane tasks. Thus, digital technologies for
information and communication technologies (ICT) have achieved high
market space in terms of infrastructure building, employment
generation, education sector reforms, funds mobilization,
electronic governance, hardware manufacturing, software
development, etc. Hence, it is evident that every segment of
society has been penetrated by ICT or digitalization. This book
attempts to spotlight areas where AI is thriving. FEATURES Impact
of digitalization and AI on governance Novel AI practices being
followed across the global community in security, healthcare, crime
prevention and detection, education, agriculture, sensor networks,
etc. Innovative techniques that can be adopted to ensure better
quality and better delivery of services to the society Avenues for
further research by the research community and student fraternity
This book is a guide for university students (especially those from
technical backgrounds), industries, NGOs, and policy makers.
Unifying the most important methodology in this field,
Multi-Resolution Methods for Modeling and Control of Dynamical
Systems explores existing approximation methods as well as develops
new ones for the approximate solution of large-scale dynamical
system problems. It brings together a wide set of material from
classical orthogonal function approximation, neural network
input-output approximation, finite element methods for distributed
parameter systems, and various approximation methods employed in
adaptive control and learning theory.
With sufficient rigor and generality, the book promotes a
qualitative understanding of the development of key ideas. It
facilitates a deep appreciation of the important nuances and
restrictions implicit in the algorithms that affect the validity of
the results produced. The text features benchmark problems
throughout to offer insights and illustrate some of the
computational implications. The authors provide a framework for
understanding the advantages, drawbacks, and application areas of
existing and new algorithms for input-output approximation. They
also present novel adaptive learning algorithms that can be
adjusted in real time to the various parameters of unknown
mathematical models.
This book comprises select peer-reviewed papers presented at the
International Conference on Sustainable Development through
Engineering Innovations (SDEI) 2020. It presents recent advances,
new directions, and opportunities for sustainable and resilient
approaches to design and protect the built-environment through
engineering innovations & interventions. The topics covered are
highly diverse and include all civil engineering and
construction-related aspects such as construction and environmental
Issues, durability and survivability under extreme conditions,
design of new materials for sustainability, eco-efficient and
ultra-high performance cementitious materials, embedded structural
and foundation systems and environmental geomechanics. The book
will be of potential interest to the researchers and students in
the fields of civil engineering, architecture and sustainable
development.
Numerous phenomenal advances have been made towards understanding
the role of neurotransmitters in the pathophysiology of
neurological disorders, and these have resulted in a large number
of novel molecules with the potential to revolutionize the
treatment and prevention of such disorders. This book provides a
comprehensive and detailed explanation of brain neurotransmitters
and their receptors and associated channels. It includes a basic
introduction, and also discusses the functions and recent advances
and their pharmacology, highlighting the role of various computer
aided drug design (CADD) strategies for the development of
therapeutic ligands to modulate these receptors/ion channels.
Written in an easy-to-read style, it is intended for neuroscience
and pharmaceutical students and researchers working in the area of
brain neurotransmitters.
This book addresses the principles and applications of
metaheuristic approaches in engineering and related fields. The
first part covers metaheuristics tools and techniques such as ant
colony optimization and Tabu search, and their applications to
several classes of optimization problems. In turn, the book's
second part focuses on a wide variety of metaheuristics
applications in engineering and/or the applied sciences, e.g. in
smart grids and renewable energy. In addition, the simulation codes
for the problems discussed are included in an appendix for ready
reference. Intended for researchers aspiring to learn and apply
metaheuristic techniques, and gathering contributions by prominent
experts in the field, the book offers readers an essential
introduction to metaheuristics, its theoretical aspects and
applications.
In this book, experts discuss whether volatility, uncertainty,
complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) represent a challenge or a business
opportunity. More intense debates on global climate change,
increased turbulence in financial quarters, increased job
insecurity and high levels of stress at the workplace are
attracting attention in the context of organization behavior and
entrepreneurship. Fear and confusion have become part and parcel of
business, often undermining trust, cooperation and inspiration. As
a response, a new way of organizing self-management has emerged.
The book combines practical wisdom from East and West, to develop
integrative self-management theory and practice; provides direction
to support an integrative mind-set, integrative organization and
integrative leadership; and presents VUCA as an opportunity and
necessity for development and growth, rather than a threat.
This book discusses the process of "Lot Streaming" and how it
can significantly improve the overall performance of a production
process, and thereby, make the operation of a manufacturing system
lean. It provides a complete introduction to the Flow Shop Lot
Streaming Problem and provides a historical perspective. It
further
presents algorithms for a variety of lot streaming problems with
numerical illustrations for ease of understanding and
implementation.
This book is a complete guide to the use of ultrasound in critical
care. Beginning with an overview of ultrasound and its
applications, the next chapters discuss basic physics of
ultrasound, modes of ultrasonography, and Doppler imaging. The
following sections cover the use of ultrasound in different
critical care situations including for vascular access, in acute
respiratory distress syndrome, for cardiac evaluation, in
neurocritical care, in the ICU, and more. The book concludes with
clinical case scenarios and guidance on infection control and legal
issues in ICU sonography. The comprehensive text is further
enhanced by more than 300 ultrasound images, figures and tables to
assist learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to the use of
ultrasound in critical care Includes discussion on basic physics
and modes of ultrasound Provides clinical case scenarios and
guidance on infection control Features more than 300 ultrasound
images, figures and tables
Gain practical skills in machine learning for finance, healthcare,
and retail. This book uses a hands-on approach by providing case
studies from each of these domains: you'll see examples that
demonstrate how to use machine learning as a tool for business
enhancement. As a domain expert, you will not only discover how
machine learning is used in finance, healthcare, and retail, but
also work through practical case studies where machine learning has
been implemented. Machine Learning Applications Using Python is
divided into three sections, one for each of the domains
(healthcare, finance, and retail). Each section starts with an
overview of machine learning and key technological advancements in
that domain. You'll then learn more by using case studies on how
organizations are changing the game in their chosen markets. This
book has practical case studies with Python code and
domain-specific innovative ideas for monetizing machine learning.
What You Will Learn Discover applied machine learning processes and
principles Implement machine learning in areas of healthcare,
finance, and retail Avoid the pitfalls of implementing applied
machine learning Build Python machine learning examples in the
three subject areas Who This Book Is For Data scientists and
machine learning professionals.
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Computer Vision and Image Processing - 6th International Conference, CVIP 2021, Rupnagar, India, December 3-5, 2021, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022)
Balasubramanian Raman, Subrahmanyam Murala, Ananda Chowdhury, Abhinav Dhall, Puneet Goyal
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This two-volume set (CCIS 1567-1568) constitutes the refereed
proceedings of the 6h International Conference on Computer Vision
and Image Processing, CVIP 2021, held in Rupnagar, India, in
December 2021. The 70 full papers and 20 short papers were
carefully reviewed and selected from the 260 submissions. The
papers present recent research on such topics as biometrics,
forensics, content protection, image
enhancement/super-resolution/restoration, motion and tracking,
image or video retrieval, image, image/video processing for
autonomous vehicles, video scene understanding, human-computer
interaction, document image analysis, face, iris, emotion, sign
language and gesture recognition, 3D image/video processing, action
and event detection/recognition, medical image and video analysis,
vision-based human GAIT analysis, remote sensing, and more.
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