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This book addresses the key issues in the modeling and simulation
of diffusive processes from a wide spectrum of different
applications across a broad range of disciplines. Features:
discusses diffusion and molecular transport in living cells and
suspended sediment in open channels; examines the modeling of
peristaltic transport of nanofluids, and isotachophoretic
separation of ionic samples in microfluidics; reviews thermal
characterization of non-homogeneous media and scale-dependent
porous dispersion resulting from velocity fluctuations; describes
the modeling of nitrogen fate and transport at the sediment-water
interface and groundwater flow in unconfined aquifers; investigates
two-dimensional solute transport from a varying pulse type point
source and futile cycles in metabolic flux modeling; studies
contaminant concentration prediction along unsteady groundwater
flow and modeling synovial fluid flow in human joints; explores the
modeling of soil organic carbon and crop growth simulation.
Computer simulation and mathematical modelling are the most
important approaches in the quantitative analysis of the diffusive
processes fundamental to many physical, chemical, biological, and
geological systems.
This comprehensive text/reference addresses the key issues in
the "Modelling and Simulation of Diffusive Processes" from a broad
range of different application areas. Applying an holistic
approach, the book presents illuminating viewpoints drawn from an
international selection of experts across a wide spectrum of
disciplines, from computer science, mathematics and engineering, to
natural resource management, environmental sciences, applied
geo-sciences, agricultural sciences, and theoretical medicine.
Topics and features: presents a detailed introduction to
diffusive processes and modelling; discusses diffusion and
molecular transport in living cells, and suspended sediment in open
channels; examines the mathematical modelling of peristaltic
transport of nanofluids, and isotachophoretic separation of ionic
samples in microfluidics; reviews thermal characterization of
non-homogeneous media, and scale-dependent porous dispersion
resulting from velocity fluctuations; describes the modelling of
nitrogen fate and transport at the sediment-water interface, and
groundwater flow in unconfined aquifers; investigates
two-dimensional solute transport from a varying pulse type point
source, and futile cycles in metabolic flux modelling; studies
contaminant concentration prediction along unsteady groundwater
flow, and modelling synovial fluid flow in human joints; explores
the modelling of soil organic carbon, and crop growth
simulation.
This interdisciplinary volume will be invaluable to researchers,
lecturers and graduate students from such diverse fields as
computer science, mathematics, hydrology, agriculture and
biology.
The biotechnology business in India with an increase from USD 500
million in 1997 and reaching an estimated USD I billion next year
health related prod ucts accounting for 60%, agro and veterinary
products together 15%, and con tract R&D, reagents, devices and
supplies adding up to the remaining 25% of which the diagnostics
share was about 10% of the total surely presented an encouraging
picture even five years ago. While volumes have increased, the pat
tern has not. According to a report, prepared by McKinsey & Co,
India's Phar maceutical industry including domestic and export
sales and contract services totals nearly USD 5 billion.
Furthermore, the company optimistically projects the growth to a
factor of five fold only if both the industry and the government
are able to put in place achievable solutions that must take care
of the formida ble obstacles preventing further growth. If this
assessment is correct, then the established transformation made by
IT growth should also provide the confi dence required by the high
expectations for biotechnology which have arisen in the country in
recent years. Some contributors to this are overenthusiastic these
are bureaucrats, some retired scientists and of course the
complacent politicians who have the least knowledge of what the new
biotechnology is all about. However, there are clear indications of
biotechnology growth demon strated by a few but rapidly expanding
biotech companies such as Biocon Ltd, Shantha Biotech (P) Lid, Dr.
The biotechnology business in India with an increase from USD 500
million in 1997 and reaching an estimated USD I billion next year
health related prod ucts accounting for 60%, agro and veterinary
products together 15%, and con tract R&D, reagents, devices and
supplies adding up to the remaining 25% of which the diagnostics
share was about 10% of the total surely presented an encouraging
picture even five years ago. While volumes have increased, the pat
tern has not. According to a report, prepared by McKinsey & Co,
India's Phar maceutical industry including domestic and export
sales and contract services totals nearly USD 5 billion.
Furthermore, the company optimistically projects the growth to a
factor of five fold only if both the industry and the government
are able to put in place achievable solutions that must take care
of the formida ble obstacles preventing further growth. If this
assessment is correct, then the established transformation made by
IT growth should also provide the confi dence required by the high
expectations for biotechnology which have arisen in the country in
recent years. Some contributors to this are overenthusiastic these
are bureaucrats, some retired scientists and of course the
complacent politicians who have the least knowledge of what the new
biotechnology is all about. However, there are clear indications of
biotechnology growth demon strated by a few but rapidly expanding
biotech companies such as Biocon Ltd, Shantha Biotech (P) Lid, Dr.
This book presents multiple facets of cancer biology, including
cancer diagnosis, therapeutics to the latest developments in cancer
informatics, and applications of artificial intelligence for
improving oncologic care. The initial section of the book discusses
factors contributing to the development and causes of cancer. The
subsequent sections discuss the basic principle of imaging and
therapeutic techniques, including MRI, CT, and positron emission
tomography (PET) Scan. The book further, explores the implications
of cancer chemotherapy on the immune system and emphasizes the
effective management of cancer-related pain. Towards the end, it
covers recent advancements in cancer treatment, including targeted
therapy, immunotherapy, interventional radiotherapy, and stem
cell-based therapy. Lastly, it summarizes essential strategic
elements of cancer informatics for improving patient outcome.
This comprehensive and student friendly text gives a clear analysis
of the fundamental aspects of the subject, starting from surface
behaviour and contact phenomenon of interfacing surface. The book
elaborates the types, specification and standardization and
measurement of surface irregularities in evaluating triboproperties
in relation to friction, lubrication and wear. Besides, it also
discusses various lubricants and their selection. The text reflects
the rich and varied experience of the authors in teaching, research
and industry and provides real life cases encountered by them. This
practice-oriented book, which contains a large number of worked-out
examples, exercises and other pedagogic features, is intended as a
text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of production,
mechanical and design engineering. It can also be profitably used
as a reference by practising engineers.
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