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Non-Coding RNAs Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

Non-Coding RNAs Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

This reference book compiles updated research on non-coding RNAs and their role in producing high-yielding plants with higher productivity under changing climates. Plant non-coding RNAs are emerging as the key regulators of plant responses to climate change and environmental stresses. The book covers the sequencing identification prediction identification characterization and targets of non-coding RNAs to engineer high-yielding crops. It also includes in silico tools and databases to study them. Key features: Discusses the different types of non-coding RNAs including lnc-RNAs siRNA microRNAs and tasiRNAs Covers the role of plant non-coding RNAs in epigenetic regulation of environmental stress response and tolerance Reviews the role of non-coding RNAs under environmental stresses like drought water logging salinity extreme temperature UV heavy metals and xenobiotics Explores the use of non-coding RNAs in transgenic crops and genome editing Describes the biogenesis history and classification of non-coding RNAs in plants The book provides a mix of basic and advanced information for postgraduate students researchers and scientists in the fields of plant molecular biology biotechnology food security and agriculture. | Non-Coding RNAs Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

GBP 140.00
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Image and Video Compression for Multimedia Engineering Fundamentals Algorithms and Standards Third Edition

Image and Video Compression for Multimedia Engineering Fundamentals Algorithms and Standards Third Edition

The latest edition provides a comprehensive foundation for image and video compression. It covers HEVC/H. 265 and future video coding activities in addition to Internet Video Coding. The book features updated chapters and content along with several new chapters and sections. It adheres to the current international standards including the JPEG standard. | Image and Video Compression for Multimedia Engineering Fundamentals Algorithms and Standards Third Edition

GBP 48.99
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Introduction to Microcontroller Programming for Power Electronics Control Applications Coding with MATLAB and Simulink

Introduction to Microcontroller Programming for Power Electronics Control Applications Coding with MATLAB and Simulink

Microcontroller programming is not a trivial task. Indeed it is necessary to set correctly the required peripherals by using programming languages like C/C++ or directly machine code. Nevertheless MathWorks® developed a model-based workflow linked with an automatic code generation tool able to translate Simulink® schemes into executable files. This represents a rapid prototyping procedure and it can be applied to many microcontroller boards available on the market. Among them this introductory book focuses on the C2000 LaunchPadTM family from Texas InstrumentsTM to provide the reader basic programming strategies implementation guidelines and hardware considerations for some power electronics-based control applications. Starting from simple examples such as turning on/off on-board LEDs Analog-to-Digital conversion waveform generation or how a Pulse-Width-Modulation peripheral should be managed the reader is guided through the settings of the specific MCU-related Simulink® blocks enabled for code translation. Then the book proposes several control problems in terms of power management of RL and RLC loads (e. g. involving DC-DC converters) and closed-loop control of DC motors. The control schemes are investigated as well as the working principles of power converter topologies needed to drive the systems under investigation. Finally a couple of exercises are proposed to check the reader’s understanding while presenting a processor-in-the loop (PIL) technique to either emulate the dynamics of complex systems or testing computational performance. Thus this book is oriented to graduate students of electrical and automation and control engineering pursuing a curriculum in power electronics and drives as well as to engineers and researchers who want to deepen their knowledge and acquire new competences in the design and implementations of control schemes aimed to the aforementioned application fields. Indeed it is assumed that the reader is well acquainted with fundamentals of electrical machines and power electronics as well as with continuous-time modeling strategies and linear control techniques. In addition familiarity with sampled-data discrete-time system analysis and embedded design topics is a plus. However even if these competences are helpful they are not essential since this book provides some basic knowledge even to whom is approaching these topics for the first time. Key concepts are developed from scratch including a brief review of control theory and modeling strategies for power electronic-based systems. | Introduction to Microcontroller Programming for Power Electronics Control Applications Coding with MATLAB® and Simulink®

GBP 44.99
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Cooperative Gaming Diversity in the Games Industry and How to Cultivate Inclusion

Cooperative Gaming Diversity in the Games Industry and How to Cultivate Inclusion

Description Cooperative Gaming provides context and practical advice regarding diversity in the games industry. The book begins with a deep dive into research literature and the history of diversity in the games industry to provide context around what diversity is and why it is a topic worth considering. The book looks at the different facets of diversity and games exploring the issues and solutions within game development studio management event planning and more. It provides people with practical advice about being a marginalized person in the games industry and how to be heard how studios can support inclusive practices and events can actively become more accessible to a diverse audience. Key Features • Explores the history of diversity in games • Provides important information around what it is like to be a marginalized person in the industry • Gives practical steps to improve the inclusivity of the industry that are designed to aid in contextualizing and upskilling new developers Author Bios Alayna Cole is the managing director of Queerly Represent Me a not-for-profit championing queer representation in games. Alayna is also a producer at Sledgehammer Games co-chair of the IGDA LGBTQ+ special interest group and an award-winning games journalist and game developer. She was featured on the 2016 and 2017 Develop Pacific 30 Under 30 lists and the 2017 and 2019 Develop Pacific Women in Games lists and she has received several other accolades in the industry. Jessica Zammit started writing in 2013 for Start Select Media and for the next five years she followed her interest in writing about representations of mental health diversity and particularly sexuality in video games. Jessica has been speaking about diversity in games at conventions such as PAX Australia since 2016 and has been featured on several other discussions in and around the topic of representation in games and games criticism. Along with her co-author she is co-chair of the IGDA LGBTQ+ special interest group and she was featured on the 2018 Develop Pacific 30 Under 30 and Women in Games lists. | Cooperative Gaming Diversity in the Games Industry and How to Cultivate Inclusion

GBP 35.99
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Introduction to Numerical Programming A Practical Guide for Scientists and Engineers Using Python and C/C++

Introduction to Numerical Programming A Practical Guide for Scientists and Engineers Using Python and C/C++

Makes Numerical Programming More Accessible to a Wider Audience Bearing in mind the evolution of modern programming most specifically emergent programming languages that reflect modern practice Numerical Programming: A Practical Guide for Scientists and Engineers Using Python and C/C plus plus utilizes the author‘s many years of practical research and teaching experience to offer a systematic approach to relevant programming concepts. Adopting a practical broad appeal this user-friendly book offers guidance to anyone interested in using numerical programming to solve science and engineering problems. Emphasizing methods generally used in physics and engineering from elementary methods to complex algorithms it gradually incorporates algorithmic elements with increasing complexity. Develop a Combination of Theoretical Knowledge Efficient Analysis Skills and Code Design Know-How The book encourages algorithmic thinking which is essential to numerical analysis. Establishing the fundamental numerical methods application numerical behavior and graphical output needed to foster algorithmic reasoning coding dexterity and a scientific programming style it enables readers to successfully navigate relevant algorithms understand coding design and develop efficient programming skills. The book incorporates real code and includes examples and problem sets to assist in hands-on learning. Begins with an overview on approximate numbers and programming in Python and C/C plus plus followed by discussion of basic sorting and indexing methods as well as portable graphic functionality Contains methods for function evaluation solving algebraic and transcendental equations systems of linear algebraic equations ordinary differential equations and eigenvalue problems Addresses approximation of tabulated functions regression integration of one- | Introduction to Numerical Programming A Practical Guide for Scientists and Engineers Using Python and C/C++

GBP 180.00
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The Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming

The Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming

As esports has grown the need for professional legal representation has grown with it. Justin's Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming provides a great baseline and will help prevent the legal horror stories of esports in the past. Mitch Reames AdWeek and Esports Insider Justin’s exploration of the business and law side of the esports sector fills a gap of knowledge that is an absolute necessity in truly understanding the esports space. Kevin Hitt The Esports Observer The Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming covers everything you need to know about the past present and future of esports and professional video gaming. The book is written by one of the foremost attorneys and business practitioners in today’s esports and professional gaming scene Justin M. Jacobson Esq. This guide is meant to provide you with an in-depth look at the business and legal matters associated with the esports world. • Includes coverage of the stakeholders in the esports business ecosystem including the talent the teams the publishers and the event organizers. • Explores various legal fields involved with esports including intellectual property employment and player unions business investments and tax write-offs immigration and visas event operation tips social media and on-stream promotions and much more. • The most current book on the market with actual contract provisions modeled on existing major esports player coach shoutcaster and sponsorship agreements. About the Author Justin M. Jacobson Esq. is an entertainment and esports attorney located in New York City. For the last decade he has worked with professional athletes musicians producers DJs record labels fashion designers as well as professional gamers streamers coaches on-air talent and esports organizations. He assists these creative individuals with their contract copyright trademark immigration tax and related business marketing and legal issues. He is a frequent contributor to many industry publications and has been featured on a variety of entertainment music and esports publications and podcasts including Business Insider The Esports Observer Esports Insider Tunecore and Sport Techie. Justin has positioned himself as a top esports business professional working with talent in a variety of franchise leagues including the Overwatch League Overwatch Contenders and Call of Duty Pro League as well as in many popular competitive titles such as Fortnite CS:GO Gears of War Halo Super Smash Brothers Rainbow 6 PUBG Madden and FIFA and mobile games such as Brawlhalla Clash of Clans and Call of Duty mobile. Previously he worked with various esports talent agencies as well as in an official capacity on behalf of several esports teams and brands.

GBP 46.99
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Narrative Design for Mobile and Live Games

Narrative Design for Mobile and Live Games

This is a comprehensive guidebook for long-term storytelling in mobile games and games-as-a-service (also known as live games). This book formalizes creative techniques of game writing and narrative design for a platform (and revenue model) that has shown drastic growth and changes over the past few years. The unique challenges of mobile games and live games are also increasingly relevant across the whole games industry. With hybrid consoles such as the Nintendo Switch cloud gaming and cross-platform titles the lines between mobile and console have begun to blur. Additionally many games now offer live support to extend player engagement. This book starts with an introduction to narrative design and the world of mobile games followed by a deep dive into open-ended and seasonal storytelling. Besides the creative aspect of development it covers areas of production such as documentation collaboration and monetization. To illustrate its solutions it uses examples from video games and other media specifically screenwriting for TV shows. This book will be of great interest to all game narrative and writing professionals working on mobile and live games. | Narrative Design for Mobile and Live Games

GBP 44.99
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Introduction to Modern Algebra and Its Applications

Introduction to Modern Algebra and Its Applications

The book provides an introduction to modern abstract algebra and its applications. It covers all major topics of classical theory of numbers groups rings fields and finite dimensional algebras. The book also provides interesting and important modern applications in such subjects as Cryptography Coding Theory Computer Science and Physics. In particular it considers algorithm RSA secret sharing algorithms Diffie-Hellman Scheme and ElGamal cryptosystem based on discrete logarithm problem. It also presents Buchberger’s algorithm which is one of the important algorithms for constructing Gröbner basis. Key Features: Covers all major topics of classical theory of modern abstract algebra such as groups rings and fields and their applications. In addition it provides the introduction to the number theory theory of finite fields finite dimensional algebras and their applications. Provides interesting and important modern applications in such subjects as Cryptography Coding Theory Computer Science and Physics. Presents numerous examples illustrating the theory and applications. It is also filled with a number of exercises of various difficulty. Describes in detail the construction of the Cayley-Dickson construction for finite dimensional algebras in particular algebras of quaternions and octonions and gives their applications in the number theory and computer graphics. | Introduction to Modern Algebra and Its Applications

GBP 62.99
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The Pocket Mentor for Game Community Management

The Pocket Mentor for Game Community Management

Want to work in community management in the games industry? Then this is the book for you. Filled with practical advice and real-world examples this guide offers a comprehensive introduction to building and nurturing vibrant gaming communities fostering engagement and handling challenges along the way. This book covers everything from the education you’ll need how to look for and apply for job opportunities and the studio interview process itself. It also includes tips and advice for what to do once you’re in the role with chapters covering strategy project management accessibility and dealing with trolls and toxicity. This book features insights from interviews with dozens of community managers distilling their expertise into actionable advice. Drawing from recent job listings and seasoned community professionals’ experiences it offers a comprehensive skill set that reflects the dynamic demands of community jobs in the gaming industry. This book will be of great interest to all beginner and aspiring games community managers. | The Pocket Mentor for Game Community Management

GBP 29.99
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Livestock Ration Formulation for Dairy Cattle and Buffalo

Livestock Ration Formulation for Dairy Cattle and Buffalo

Livestock Ration Formulation for Dairy Cattle and Buffalo provides an interdisciplinary integrative perspective and optimization on dairy cattle feed formulation problem solving. It helps dairy farmers by introducing them the right frequency and right amount of balanced diet to be fed to cattle’s and buffaloes at different body condition so that their feeding cost should be decreased and there should be increase in income for dairy farmers as they don’t have enough knowledge of feeding practice. It helps animal nutritionist to work for dairy farmers which have very limited feed resources to fulfil nutrients requirement in terms of crude protein (CP) total digestible nutrient (TDN) calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) by developing a software programme to plan a balanced low budget diet. It includes the Linear and Goal programming model for non-pregnant dairy buffalo is been solved using Hybrid Real Coded Genetic Algorithm and the results are compared with Real Coded Genetic Algorithm (RGA) considering different versions like RGA without crossover RGA without Mutation RGA with crossover and mutation. These models can also be applied with other nutritional models like CNCPS INRA. This book is a step forward in that direction to provide least cost diet formulation based on nutrient requirement of the cattle and buffalo which is been calculated according to Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR 2013) and NRC (2001) on dry matter basis provides a clear and precise platform for other researcher in Animal Nutrition field which also give initial platform to build a software and android application to formulate least cost ration Based on data and algorithm used in this book which helps Dairy farmers directly to feed balanced diet at cheap rate. Features: It is a good reference to local dairy farmers by introducing them to the right frequency and right amount of balanced diet to be fed to cattle and buffaloes at different production cycles. It will provide basic platform and some solutions to built-up software about cattle nutrition development and least cost formulation for end-user. It has several techniques for optimizing animal diet formulation but a good balance between coding/programming and animal nutrition is incorporated towards application of soft computing technique to improve the quality of the solution due to rigidity of the constraints.

GBP 99.99
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Secure Java For Web Application Development

Secure Java For Web Application Development

Most security books on Java focus on cryptography and access control but exclude key aspects such as coding practices logging and web application risk assessment. Encapsulating security requirements for web development with the Java programming platform Secure Java: For Web Application Development covers secure programming risk assessment and threat modeling explaining how to integrate these practices into a secure software development life cycle. From the risk assessment phase to the proof of concept phase the book details a secure web application development process. The authors provide in-depth implementation guidance and best practices for access control cryptography logging secure coding and authentication and authorization in web application development. Discussing the latest application exploits and vulnerabilities they examine various options and protection mechanisms for securing web applications against these multifarious threats. The book is organized into four sections: Provides a clear view of the growing footprint of web applications Explores the foundations of secure web application development and the risk management process Delves into tactical web application security development with Java EE Deals extensively with security testing of web applications This complete reference includes a case study of an e-commerce company facing web application security challenges as well as specific techniques for testing the security of web applications. Highlighting state-of-the-art tools for web application security testing it supplies valuable insight on how to meet important security compliance requirements including PCI-DSS PA-DSS HIPAA and GLBA. The book also includes an appendix that covers the application security guidelines for the payment card industry standards. | Secure Java For Web Application Development

GBP 175.00
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Natural Selection Methods and Applications

Natural Selection Methods and Applications

This book summarizes the knowledge in the field of methods to identify signatures of natural selection. A number of mathematical models and methods have been designed to identify the fingerprints of natural selection on genes and genomes. Such methods are provided in a simple and direct way so that students of different disciplines can navigate through molecular fitness landscapes using complex methods with a basic knowledge on bioinformatics. A collection of the main methods to detect selection in protein-coding genes and amino acid sequences is given at different levels of complexity from nucleotides to proteins and molecular networks. The importance of identifying natural selection in genes and genomes through the methods described in this book transcends the bioinformatics and computational biology fields presenting applications for experimental biologists in a straightforward and understandable way. | Natural Selection Methods and Applications

GBP 59.99
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Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel

Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel

Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel takes a close look at the design and development of functional apparel designed for high-performance sportswear. Implementing materials performance technology and design and marketing the book examines this rapidly emerging textile market and outlines future directions and growing trends. The book begins by explaining how a comfort-driven focus has led the industry to embrace knitted fabric as a popular choice of constructional material. Using examples of leading brands it outlines the basic terminology structural details and essential properties appropriate for performance apparel especially for sportswear. This book describes the differences between woven and knitted structures provides an understanding of fabric behavior and the characteristics of a functional garment and outlines the importance of garment fit and consumer perception of garment comfort in its design and development. The authors present key research outcomes on the design and development of functional apparel designed for high-performance sportswear that explore smart materials impact-resistant fabrics and pressure sensing. They consider the use of 3-D body scanning and its influence on pattern engineering for apparel product development; highlight the widely used fiber types for sportswear and the importance of fiber blends and their performance and discuss the relevance of fabric structure and its interaction with the human body. The book also presents research on moisture management and temperature regulation and analyzes the performance and development of smart sportswear intended for monitoring health and performance for a range of end uses. A definitive guide detailing the future of functional clothing and sportswear this book: Describes how to design and develop functional clothing for sportswear Reflects current research outcomes and industry requirements Clarifies with visual illustration practical examples and case studies an understanding of techniques and concepts Explores specifics of garment design such as fit shape function fashion and design Focuses on a commitment to designing ethical and sustainable products

GBP 94.99
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3D Television (3DTV) Technology Systems and Deployment Rolling Out the Infrastructure for Next-Generation Entertainment

3D Television (3DTV) Technology Systems and Deployment Rolling Out the Infrastructure for Next-Generation Entertainment

Going beyond the technological building blocks of 3DTV 3D Television (3DTV) Technology Systems and Deployment: Rolling Out the Infrastructure for Next-Generation Entertainment offers an early view of the deployment and rollout strategies of this emerging technology. It covers cutting-edge advances theories and techniques in end-to-end 3DTV systems to provide a system-level view of the topic and what it takes to make this concept a commercial reality. The book reflects the full-range of questions being posed about post-production 3D mastering delivery options and home screens. It reviews fundamental visual concepts supporting stereographic perception of 3DTV and considers the various stages of a 3DTV system including capture representation coding transmission and display. Presents new advances in 3DTV and display techniques Includes a 24-page color insert Identifies standardization activities critical to broad deployment Examines a different stage of an end-to-end 3DTV system in each chapter Considers the technical details related to 3DTV including compression and transmission technologies Discussing theory and application the text covers both stereoscopic and autostereoscopic techniques the latter eliminating the need for special glasses and allowing for viewer movement. It also examines emerging holographic approaches which have the potential to provide the truest three-dimensional images. The book contains the results of a survey of a number of advocacy groups to provide a clear picture of the current state of the industry research trends future directions and underlying topics. | 3D Television (3DTV) Technology Systems and Deployment Rolling Out the Infrastructure for Next-Generation Entertainment

GBP 175.00
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Interpreting Musculoskeletal Images Anatomy Pathology and Emergency Reporting

Interpreting Musculoskeletal Images Anatomy Pathology and Emergency Reporting

This visual manual is an accessible guide to musculoskeletal image interpretation and reporting including common trauma pathologies arthropathies mechanisms of injury and classification systems. Beautifully illustrated with schematic line diagrams supplemented with radiographs and scans the content has been developed to enhance learning and understanding of both radiology and anatomy and the relationship between them. Key features: Concise yet highly informative Large high-quality illustrations supplement and enhance the written descriptions with colour-coding for rapid matching of image to corresponding text Relates imaging to underlying anatomy and pathology aiding accurate interpretation Carefully designed to support rapid access in the clinical setting and ideal also as a revision aid during examination preparation The book delivers hands-on support to junior doctors other emergency medicine personnel and practising radiographers for use in the clinical setting and is also ideal for students preparing for qualifying examinations in medicine and radiography. | Interpreting Musculoskeletal Images Anatomy Pathology and Emergency Reporting

GBP 29.99
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Robotics and Mechatronics for Agriculture

Robotics and Mechatronics for Agriculture

The aim of the book is to introduce the state-of-the-art technologies in the field of robotics mechatronics and automation in agriculture in order to summarize and review the improvements in the methodologies in agricultural robotics. Advances made in the past decades are described including robotics for agriculture mechatronics for agriculture kinematics dynamics and control analysis of agricultural robotics and a wide range of topics in the field of robotics mechatronics and automation for agricultural applications. | Robotics and Mechatronics for Agriculture

GBP 44.99
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Python for Engineers and Scientists Concepts and Applications

Python for Engineers and Scientists Concepts and Applications

The text focuses on the basics of Python programming fundamentals and introduction to present-day applications in technology and the upcoming state-of-art trends in a comprehensive manner. The text is based on Python 3. x and it covers the fundamentals of Python with object-oriented concepts having numerous worked-out examples. It provides a learning tool for the students of beginner level as well as for researchers of advanced level. Each chapter contains additional examples that explain the usage of methods/functions discussed in the chapter. It provides numerous programming examples along with their outputs. The book: Includes programming tips to highlight the important concepts and help readers avoid common programming errors Provides programming examples along with their outputs to ensure the correctness and help readers in mastering the art of writing efficient Python programs Contains MCQs with their answers; conceptual questions and programming questions; and solutions to some selected programming questions for every chapter Discusses applications like time zone converter and password generators at the end Covers fundamental of Python up to object oriented concepts including regular expression The book offers a simple and lucid treatment of concepts supported with illustrations for easy understanding provides numerous programming examples along with their outputs and includes programming tips to highlight the important concepts. It will be a valuable resource for senior undergraduate graduate students and professionals in the fields of electrical engineering electronics and communication engineering and computer engineering. | Python for Engineers and Scientists Concepts and Applications

GBP 89.99
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Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineering and Project Management

Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineering and Project Management

Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineering and Project Management is for engineers and others who must analyze the financial and economic ramifications of producing and sustaining capital projects. Unlike other books in the field it offers straightforward and lucid explanations of all main formulas needed to carry out financial analyses. The math is kept simple and is fully explained making the book accessible to non-technical personnel. Numerous sample problems are provided and can be worked on standard spreadsheet programs as well as using interest rate tables. The book shows how to link quantitative data to management decisions and to standard reporting forms and has been designed for practicing engineers and students alike. Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineering and Project Management is a must have for graduate students in engineering management departments; graduate and undergraduates taking courses in project management engineering economics and engineering finance. Practicing engineers will find this book THE handy reference for any project involving financial analyses.

GBP 59.99
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Medicinal Roots and Tubers for Pharmaceutical and Commercial Applications

Medicinal Roots and Tubers for Pharmaceutical and Commercial Applications

The root and tuber are vital parts of medicinal plants providing mechanical support producing critical growth regulators and storing food. Bioactive compounds obtained from plant roots and tubers demonstrate health benefits presenting antioxidative antimicrobial hypoglycaemic hypocholesterolaemic and immunomodulatory properties. Roots of many medicinal plants have been used for the treatment of disease and formulation of drugs and they are also known for their commercial value being used as an ingredient in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Medicinal Roots and Tubers for Pharmaceutical and Commercial Applications provides information on the medicinal properties of roots and tubers and various phytochemicals derived from them. Features Presents exhaustive information on plant roots and tubers including Glycyrrhiza glabra Curcuma longa Beta vulgaris Zingiber officinale Boesenbergia pandurata Houttuynia cordata Eutrema japonicum and Withania somnifera Explains the roles of secondary metabolites isolated from roots and tubers and features information on their pharmaceutical and commercial applications Discusses opportunities for future prospects of different roots and tubers for their industrial applications A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series this book provides information on phytochemicals derived from medicinal plant roots and tubers. This is valuable information for scientists researchers and students working on medicinal plants economic botany chemistry biotechnology pharmaceuticals and many other interdisciplinary subjects.

GBP 150.00
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Robots Drones UAVs and UGVs for Operation and Maintenance

Robots Drones UAVs and UGVs for Operation and Maintenance

Industrial assets (such as railway lines roads pipelines) are usually huge span long distances and can be divided into clusters or segments that provide different levels of functionality subject to different loads degradations and environmental conditions and their efficient management is necessary. The aim of the book is to give comprehensive understanding about the use of autonomous vehicles (context of robotics) for the utilization of inspection and maintenance activities in industrial asset management in different accessibility and hazard levels. The usability of deploying inspection vehicles in an autonomous manner is explained with the emphasis on integrating the total process. Key Features Aims for solutions for maintenance and inspection problems provided by robotics drones unmanned air vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles Discusses integration of autonomous vehicles for inspection and maintenance of industrial assets Covers the industrial approach to inspection needs and presents what is needed from the infrastructure end Presents the requirements for robot designers to design an autonomous inspection and maintenance system Includes practical case studies from industries | Robots Drones UAVs and UGVs for Operation and Maintenance

GBP 160.00
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Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases

Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases

Today's increasingly sophisticated psychological and neuropsychological assessments allow for a greater understanding and improved evaluations in forensic psychology. By integrating discussions of modern psychological and neuropsychological tests with extant civil and criminal cases Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases Second Edition serves as a fully-updated professional resource outlining modern behavioral science’s impact on the legal system. This second edition synthesizes the theoretical empirical and clinical literature examining it through the lens of case application. The book is divided into three parts to look at foundational legal ethical and applied issues; criminal forensic evaluations; and civil forensic evaluations. Chapters new to this edition address substance abuse and intoxication interviewing and interrogation criminal profiling faked amnesia and recall skills post-concussive syndrome (PCS) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trends and research directions. Clinicians researchers and psychologists practicing in any number of related fields will be able to address relevant questions from both criminal-forensic and civil-forensic perspectives. Key features: Presents the latest advances in methodology and technology to assist forensic professional in assessment and case formulation in the search for ground truth in applied settings Outlines base rates for forensic areas of concern especially helpful in evaluation report writing and courtroom testimony as an expert witness Addresses complex criminal issues such as competency to stand trial criminal responsibility mitigating defenses and violence risk Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases Second Edition is an invaluable resource to clinicians experts witnesses and legal professionals—a helpful adjunct for mental health experts to formulate sound direct and cross-examination strategies and eliciting suggestions for forensically-related treatment and intervention.

GBP 77.99
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VLSI Architectures for Modern Error-Correcting Codes

VLSI Architectures for Modern Error-Correcting Codes

Error-correcting codes are ubiquitous. They are adopted in almost every modern digital communication and storage system such as wireless communications optical communications Flash memories computer hard drives sensor networks and deep-space probing. New-generation and emerging applications demand codes with better error-correcting capability. On the other hand the design and implementation of those high-gain error-correcting codes pose many challenges. They usually involve complex mathematical computations and mapping them directly to hardware often leads to very high complexity. VLSI Architectures for Modern Error-Correcting Codes serves as a bridge connecting advancements in coding theory to practical hardware implementations. Instead of focusing on circuit-level design techniques the book highlights integrated algorithmic and architectural transformations that lead to great improvements on throughput silicon area requirement and/or power consumption in the hardware implementation. The goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive and systematic review of available techniques and architectures so that they can be easily followed by system and hardware designers to develop en/decoder implementations that meet error-correcting performance and cost requirements. This book can be also used as a reference for graduate-level courses on VLSI design and error-correcting coding. Particular emphases are placed on hard- and soft-decision Reed-Solomon (RS) and Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem (BCH) codes and binary and non-binary low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes. These codes are among the best candidates for modern and emerging applications due to their good error-correcting performance and lower implementation complexity compared to other codes. To help explain the computations and en/decoder architectures many examples and case studies are included. More importantly discussions are provided on the advantages and drawbacks of different implementation approaches and architectures.

GBP 52.99
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FRP Composites for Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures A Guide to Fundamentals and Design for Repair and Retrofit

FRP Composites for Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures A Guide to Fundamentals and Design for Repair and Retrofit

High strength fibre composites (FRPs) have been used with civil structures since the 1980s mostly in the repair strengthening and retrofitting of concrete structures. This has attracted considerable research and the industry has expanded exponentially in the last decade. Design guidelines have been developed by professional organizations in a number of countries including USA Japan Europe and China but until now designers have had no publication which provides practical guidance or accessible coverage of the fundamentals. This book fills this void. It deals with the fundamentals of composites and basic design principles and provides step-by-step guidelines for design. Its main theme is the repair and retrofit of un-reinforced reinforced and prestressed concrete structures using carbon glass and other high strength fibre composites. In the case of beams the focus is on their strengthening for flexure and shear or their stiffening. The main interest with columns is the improvement of their ductility; and both strengthening and ductility improvement of un-reinforced structures are covered. Methods for evaluating the strengthened structures are presented. Step by step procedures are set out including flow charts for the various structural components and design examples and practice problems are used to illustrate. As infrastructure ages worldwide and its demolition and replacement becomes less of an option the need for repair and retrofit of existing facilities will increase. Besides its audience of design professionals this book suits graduate and advanced undergraduate students. | FRP Composites for Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures A Guide to Fundamentals and Design for Repair and Retrofit

GBP 56.99
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Cryptographic and Information Security Approaches for Images and Videos

Cryptographic and Information Security Approaches for Images and Videos

This book presents essential principles technical information and expert insights on multimedia security technology. Illustrating the need for improved content security as the Internet and digital multimedia applications rapidly evolve it presents a wealth of everyday protection application examples in fields including . Giving readers an in-depth introduction to different aspects of information security mechanisms and methods it also serves as an instructional tool on the fundamental theoretical framework required for the development of advanced techniques. | Cryptographic and Information Security Approaches for Images and Videos

GBP 140.00
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