The Food and Beverage Hospitality Industry in India An Emergent Segment This book presents the story of growth and change of what is still a largely unorganized food and beverage service industry in India. With the authors’ vast experience in both industry and academia the volume provides a holistic perspective of the current status of the food and beverage industry in India and identifies the topical issues and the challenges. The authors offer an insightful discussion on where the industry is headed and how it can move from top-line driven growth to a bottom-line supported one. | The Food and Beverage Hospitality Industry in India An Emergent Segment GBP 124.00 1
Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line This book highlights many of the latest developments and trends in engineering chemistry research and describes the respective tools to characterize and predict properties and behavior of materials. The book provides original theoretical and important experimental results which use non-routine methodologies and presents chapters on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems which indicate the need for new experimental approaches presented. Technical and technological development demands the creation of new materials that are stronger more reliable and more durable i. e. materials with new properties. This volume presents new research that will help lead to new and better materials. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications presented. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. Experts in each of the areas covered have reviewed the state of the art thus creating a book that will be useful to readers at all levels in academic industry and research institutions. Engineers polymer scientists and technicians will find this volume useful in selecting approaches and techniques applicable to characterizing molecular compositional rheological and thermodynamic properties of elastomers and plastics. | Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line GBP 82.99 1
Recent Advances in Biochemistry This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Advances in biochemistry directly influence medicine and the field of human health. The field of biochemistry is constantly changing with new discoveries being made all the time. This new book covers a range of advances in the field of biochemistry including new research techniques and methods a classification system new research and more. | Recent Advances in Biochemistry GBP 82.99 1
Omics in Clinical Practice Genomics Pharmacogenomics Proteomics and Transcriptomics in Clinical Research This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book serves as an introduction to genomics proteomics and transcriptomics putting these fields in relation to human disease and ailments. The various chapters consider the role of translation and personalized medicine as well as pathogen detection evolution and infection in relation to genomics proteomics and transcriptomics. The topic of companion diagnostics is also covered. The book is broken into five sections. Part I examines the connection between omics and human disease. Part II looks at the applications for the fields of translational and personalized medicine. Part III focuses on molecular and genetic markers. Part IV describes the use of omics while studying pathogens and Part V examines the applications for companion diagnostics. The book:• Introduces genomics proteomics and transcriptomics in relation to human disease and ailments • Considers the role of translation and personalized medicine in relation to genomics proteomics and transcriptomics • Covers molecular and genetic markers • Considers the role of genomics proteomics and transcriptomics in relation to pathogen detection evolution and infection • Covers companion diagnostics in relation to genomics proteomics and transcriptomics clinical applications and research | Omics in Clinical Practice Genomics Pharmacogenomics Proteomics and Transcriptomics in Clinical Research GBP 82.99 1
Current Research in Embryology This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Embryology is the study of embryos. It is the branch of biological science that deals with the formation and early development of an individual organism from fertilization of the egg (ovum) to birth. This collection includes articles on some of the most important topics in embryology today such as cryopreservation of human embryos in vitro generation of neurons from embryonic stem cells embryonic transfer transcriptional profiling and more. | Current Research in Embryology GBP 82.99 1
Reproductive Physiology in Plants This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. In horticulture agriculture and food science plants’ reproductive physiology is an important topic relating to fruits and vegetables the main consumable parts of plants. All aspects of plant physiology including plants’ reproductive systems are important to the production of food fibers medicine cosmetics and even fuels. This volume presents many new studies on plants’ reproductive systems including new research on sperm cells in plant reproduction; the effect of herbivory on plant reproduction; disturbances to functional diversity; plant genes hormones DNA; and much more. | Reproductive Physiology in Plants GBP 82.99 1
Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture This new volume Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture presents strategies for the management of soil and crop diseases. Microbes have attracted worldwide attention due to their role in disease management and remediation of polluted soils. Taking a sustainable approach this book explores the means of integrating various microbial management approaches to achieve the desired levels of crop yield under both conventional soils and neglected soils through the use of biopesticides and other botanicals as well as biomolecules. This book also presents a broad and updated view of molecular nitrogen fixation and phosphate-solubilizing and sulfur-transforming microbes for nutrition of crops in relation to the role of metal tolerant microbes in providing protection to plants grown in metal-contaminated soils. The preparation and application of biofertilizers utilization of household waste materials and use of genetically modified microorganisms (GMOs) in plant growth and development are also well discussed in the volume. GBP 82.99 1
Current Research in Pharmaceutical Technology This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Pharmaceutical technology deals with the discovery production processing and safe and effective delivery of medications to patients. Technologies involved include computer modeling for research bioengineering for research instrumentation processes and methods for increasing production and computing technology and biosystematics for the management and analysis of data. This new book covers a wide range of important topics on today’s pharmaceutical technology such as in vitro drug release and controlled drug delivery the use of nanotechnology in pharmaceuticals quantum dot imaging assessment and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and much more. | Current Research in Pharmaceutical Technology GBP 82.99 1
Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation This important volume the ninth in the Research Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation book series provides an invaluable addition to the literature and knowledge on the ever-growing need for sustainable irrigation for agricultural crops in many water-scarce parts of the world. The book specifically covers advances in fertigation for water management in general as well as for specific crops such as peaches maize and citrus crops. Specific topics include:• The design of various surface and subsurface water emitters• Using information from weather stations for irrigation purposes• Ultra low drip irrigation technology• The management of weeds in crops using micro irrigation• New technology and advances in fertigationWith chapters from researchers and practitioners in agricultural engineering water research and technology soil conservation and other fields this compendium provides a wealth of useful information that can be put into practice to enhance crop production. | Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation GBP 82.99 1
Sustainable Agriculture Advances in Technological Interventions This new volume looks at the evolution and challenges of sustainable agriculture a field that is growing in use and popularity discussing some of the important ideas practices and policies that are essential to an effective sustainable agriculture strategy. The book features 25 chapters written by experts in crop improvement natural resource management crop protection social sciences and product development. The volume provides a good understanding of the use of sustainable agriculture and the sustainable management of agri-horticultural crops focusing on eco-friendly approaches such as the utilization of waste materials. Topics include ecofriendly plant protection measures climate change and natural resource management tools to mitigate the effect of extreme weather events agrochemical research and regulation soil carbon sequestration water and nutrient management in agricultural systems and more. Key features:Discusses sustainable agriculture within the framework of recent challenges in agricultureLooks at the development and diversification of crops and cultural practices to enhance biological and economic stabilityDiscusses innovative nanotechnologies in research and production technologiesHighlights the development of new varieties in agri-horticultural cropsDiscusses use of recent technologies for soil–plant–microbe–environment interactions. | Sustainable Agriculture Advances in Technological Interventions GBP 82.99 1
Engineering Interventions in Foods and Plants With contributions from a broad range of leading professors and scientists this volume focuses on new areas of processing technologies in foods and plants to help meet the increasing food demand of the rapidly growing populations of the world. The first section of the book is devoted to emerging entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for rural peoples in food and agricultural processing specifically beekeeping technology and honey processing; herbal formulations for treatment of dental diseases; and engineering interventions for the extraction of essential oils from plants. Part 2 contains three chapters that discuss technological interventions in foods and plants for human health benefits looking particularly at coffee tea and green leaf vegetable processing technology. The volume goes to look at several management strategies in agricultural engineering with a chapter on production technology of ethanol from various sources and its potential applications in various industries including chemical food pharmaceutical as well as biofuel. Food grain storage structures are addressed as well focusing on minimizing losses from microbial pests as well as insect pests during grain storage by utilizing different efficient storage structures The volume provides a valuable resource for students instructors and researchers of foods and plants processing technology. In addition food and plant science professionals who are seeking recent advanced and innovative knowledge in processing will find this book helpful. | Engineering Interventions in Foods and Plants GBP 82.99 1
Handbook of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering Handbook of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering focuses on recent AI technologies and applications that provide some very promising solutions and enhanced technology in the biomedical field. Recent advancements in computational techniques such as machine learning Internet of Things (IoT) and big data accelerate the deployment of biomedical devices in various healthcare applications. This volume explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied to these expert systems by mimicking the human expert’s knowledge in order to predict and monitor the health status in real time. The accuracy of the AI systems is drastically increasing by using machine learning digitized medical data acquisition wireless medical data communication and computing infrastructure AI approaches helping to solve complex issues in the biomedical industry and playing a vital role in future healthcare applications. The volume takes a multidisciplinary perspective of employing these new applications in biomedical engineering exploring the combination of engineering principles with biological knowledge that contributes to the development of revolutionary and life-saving concepts. GBP 82.99 1
Essentials of Statistics In Agricultural Sciences An understanding of the basics logic and theory of statistics is essential for agricultural researchers for dealing with the interpretation of data. This volume presents some of the basic and necessary concepts of statistical tools specifically as applied to the statistics of agriculture and allied fields. It covers basic statistics design of experiments sampling techniques time series inference outlines forecasting models data handling and statistical software in an easy-to-understand manner that is aimed at students and researchers with little or no mathematical background. In the agriculture scenario students and researchers face problems that can be addressed with statistical tools planning of field experiments collection of data analysis interpretation of the data etc. In this book statistical theories are discussed with the help of examples from real-life situations in agriculture and allied fields followed by worked-out examples. Each chapter is followed by a number of problems and questions that will help readers gain confidence in solving those problems. The volume also provides an analysis of how data is important and introduces the reader to using statistical software such as MS Excel SAS (Statistical Analysis System) JMP Minitab and R (from the R Foundation for Statistical Computing). | Essentials of Statistics In Agricultural Sciences GBP 82.99 1
Deep Learning in Visual Computing and Signal Processing An enlightening amalgamation of deep learning concepts with visual computing and signal processing applications this new volume covers the fundamentals and advanced topics in designing and deploying techniques using deep architectures and their application in visual computing and signal processing. The volume first lays out the fundamentals of deep learning as well as deep learning architectures and frameworks. It goes on to discuss deep learning in neural networks and deep learning for object recognition and detection models. It looks at the various specific applications of deep learning in visual and signal processing such as in biorobotics for automated brain tumor segmentation in MRI images in neural networks for use in seizure classification for digital forensic investigation based on deep learning and more. | Deep Learning in Visual Computing and Signal Processing GBP 131.00 1
Novel Applications in Polymers and Waste Management This book focuses on exciting new research in polymer science. The first section of the book deals with new advancements in polymer technology which includes polymers that are responsible for progress in the field of energy electronics and medical sciences. It focuses on the most promising polymer nanocomposites and nanomaterials. Composites are becoming more important because they can help to improve quality of life. The second section of the book highlights this aspect of macromolecules while the third section emphasizes biopolymers their development and applications. | Novel Applications in Polymers and Waste Management GBP 82.99 1
Additives in Polymers Analysis and Applications Additives are selected depending on the type of polymers to which they will be added or the application for which they will be used. The appropriate selection of additives helps develop value-added plastics with improved durability as well as other advantages. This research book provides a range of modern techniques and new research on the use of additives in a variety of applications. The methods and instrumentation described represent modern analytical techniques useful to researchers product development specialists and quality control experts in polymer synthesis and manufacturing. Engineers polymer scientists and technicians will find this volume useful in selecting approaches and techniques applicable to characterizing molecular compositional rheological and thermodynamic properties of elastomers and plastics. The informative chapters are the work of researchers at the Department of Polymers and Composite Materials at the prestigious Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences. | Additives in Polymers Analysis and Applications GBP 82.99 1
Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 2: Advances in Digital Transformation Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021 This new volume presents a selection of state-of-the-art technological advancements in IoT network technologies and software engineering that address unsolved issues in computational intelligence. The volume focuses on empirical theoretical and application perspectives on smart technologies and computational intelligence identifying the advantages and limitations of each. The chapters on smart technologies address their application in communication services healthcare and assistive technology urban waste management vehicle pollution and accident detection and more. The technologies encompass the use of machine learning blockchain fog computing etc. The volume goes on to discuss computational intelligence in network technologies as well as cryptography mechanisms internet privacy protection satellite communication technology ant colony optimization algorithms etc. The topics on computational intelligence in software engineering include security optimization via software-defined networking education-based interactive automated agent data warehouse requirement engineering and more. Together with Volume 1: Data Science and AI Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021 this 2-volume set offers and abundance of valuable information on emerging technologies in computational intelligence. | Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 2: Advances in Digital Transformation Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021 GBP 147.00 1
Applied Methodologies in Polymer Research and Technology This book covers a broad range of polymeric materials and provides industry professionals and researchers in polymer science and technology with a single comprehensive book summarizing all aspects involved in the functional materials production chain. This volume presents the latest developments and trends in advanced polymer materials and structures. It discusses the developments of advanced polymers and respective tools to characterize and predict the material properties and behavior. This book has an important role in advancing polymer materials in macro and nanoscale. Its aim is to provide original theoretical and important experimental results that use non-routine methodologies. It also includes chapters on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems that indicate the need for new experimental approaches. This new book:• Provides a collection of articles that highlight some important areas of current interest in key polymeric materials and technology• Gives an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the present state of the art of key polymeric materials and technology• Describes the types of techniques now available to the engineers and technicians and discusses their capabilities limitations and applications• Provides a balance between materials science and chemical aspects basic and applied research• Focuses on topics with more advanced methods• Emphasizes precise mathematical development and actual experimental details• Explains modification methods for changing of different materials properties | Applied Methodologies in Polymer Research and Technology GBP 82.99 1
Research Progress in Nano and Intelligent Materials Research Progress in Nano and Intelligent Materials presents a broad selection of chapters on leading-edge research from top international researchers on various applications of nano and intelligent materials. The collection of topics in this book aims to reflect the diversity of recent advances in nano and intelligent materials with a broad perspective that will be useful for scientists as well as for graduate students and engineers. Chapters present a range of research from new methods to novel applications of existing methods to foster the understanding of the material and/or structural behavior of new and advanced systems. Topics include:Updates on pan monofilament in nanoscaleThe development of flexible electrode using inkjet printing of silver nanoparticlesSupreme EMI shielding using electroless plating of metallic nanoparticles on cotton fabricInkjet deposited circuit componentsReinforcing chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofiber scaffolds using Single-walled carbon nanotube for neural tissue engineeringWireless wearable ECG monitoring systemConductive chitosan nanofiberProgress in production of nanofiber web GBP 82.99 1
Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Human Resource Management This new volume presents a range of techniques that aim to enhance the operation of human resource management by applying state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology. With illustrative case studies the volume uses examples from several real-life problems and includes their possible solutions using advanced AI technology. The book explores the confluence of smart computing and traditional businesses to foster productivity profitability and prosperity and goes on to apply AI techniques in the recruitment process with enterprise resource planning management software for manpower optimization systems in colleges for creating uniformity in HRM across organizations for creating conflicting strategy management techniques and more. One pandemicrelated chapter discusses the use of radio frequency-based technology for monitoring social distancing. | Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Human Resource Management GBP 131.00 1
Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery Fundamentals Design and Applications This important new book provides the fundamental understanding of the peptide and protein drug delivery systems with a special focus on their nanotechnology applications. Addressing an increasing interest in peptide and protein drug delivery systems in both academic and industrial circles worldwide this book fills the need for a comprehensive review and assessment of conventional and nonconventional routes of administration. | Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery Fundamentals Design and Applications GBP 82.99 1
Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes Downstream processing is an essential practice in the production and purification of biosynthethic materials which is especially important in the production of pharmaceutical products. This book covers the fundamentals and the design concepts of various downstream recovery and purification steps (unit operations) involved in biochemical and chemical processes. The book describes cell breakage and recovery of intracellular material isolation of solids product recovery product enrichment and product polishing and finishing. It also covers basic chemical engineering purification techniques such as distillation absorption adsorption etc. Described in the book are several case studies that discuss the various unit operation in each of the processes. An important point to consider is the economics of the downstream operation and this book provides practical information on capital costs and operating expenses in addition to other operating cost factors with respect to downstream processing. Green chemistry and safety issues are also addressed. Practicing chemical engineers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical chemistry and other areas will find this book valuable as a reference on downstream techniques used in biological processes. Students in chemical engineering would benefit from this book as well. | Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes GBP 82.99 1
The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education This new book presents both research (qualitative quantitative and mixed-design) and conceptual chapters about the ethical factors to be considered in teaching administration and professional practice in higher education settings. The book includes recent research-based ideas in the field of higher education. Topics include cultural competencies for higher education faculty professionals and administrators such as use of language in communicating concepts to students for whom English is not a first language avoiding imposition of bias encouraging exposition of perspective and ethical practices for professionals working with the diverse environments and populations in higher education settings. This work is particularly important since becoming informed on the latest approaches and ideologies is an essential component of both professional preparation and continuing professional development of faculty professionals and administrators in higher education. Currently education practitioners struggle with finding time for professional development and ways to inform themselves of the latest research. This volume will help education practitioners keep abreast of the most important recent research. As college student populations and environments continually change so must the practices of the professionals who work with them. This volume highlights some of the most recent practices and perspectives in ethics and cultural competence for all college and university personnel. This volume is unique and valuable because other books have addressed culturally competent ethical practices for discrete professions within higher education no single work has a collection of writings about ethical and culturally competent practices for a variety of the professions in higher education. | The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education GBP 82.99 1
Research Methodology in Chemical Sciences Experimental and Theoretical Approach Recent Methodology in Chemical Sciences provides an eclectic survey of contemporary problems in experimental theoretical and applied chemistry. This book covers recent trends in research with the different domain of the chemical sciences. The chapters written by knowledgeable researchers provide different insights to the modern-day research in the domain of spectroscopy plasma modification and theoretical and computational analysis of chemical problems. It covers descriptions of experimental techniques discussions on theoretical modeling and much more. | Research Methodology in Chemical Sciences Experimental and Theoretical Approach GBP 82.99 1
Research Methods and Applications in Chemical and Biological Engineering This research-oriented book presents up-to-date experimental methods currently used in research for many branches of chemical and biological engineering. The book surveys essential ideas and research methodologies concentrating on experiments used in applications rather than on the fine points of rigorous mathematics. Examples of important applications are reviewed in sufficient detail to provide the reader with a critical understanding of context and research methodology. The volume presents a broad spectrum of chapters in the various branches of chemical and biological engineering that demonstrate key developments in these rapidly changing fields. Chapters explore the design development operation monitoring control and optimization of chemical physical and biological processes. Case studies are included in some chapters building a real-world connection. | Research Methods and Applications in Chemical and Biological Engineering GBP 82.99 1