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Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborative Measures of Control

Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborative Measures of Control

Antimicrobial resistance has existed in nature long before the discovery of antibiotics. The mechanisms of resistance are prevalent among the bacterial population. Over a period of time and facilitated by indiscriminate usage of antibiotics these mechanisms are transferred from one type of bacteria to another including the pathogenic ones. In addition the rate of discovery of novel antimicrobials is much slower than the rate of evolution of antimicrobial resistance. Therefore there is a need for alternative strategies to control antimicrobial resistance to save lives. In this book the novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are described emphasizing collaborative measures of control. We describe the concerted efforts undertaken by global communities to combat antimicrobial resistance in detail. The most efficient strategy could be a behavioral change towards indiscriminate consumption usage and prescription of antibiotics. | Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborative Measures of Control

GBP 115.00
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Bench to Bedside Diagnostic Microbiology for the Clinicians

Bench to Bedside Diagnostic Microbiology for the Clinicians

This reference text is a must have for any current or future clinicians or students of microbiology. It is concisely organized to provide vital information on many of the microbes one will regularly encounter and the most efficacious ways of addressing associated infections. Discussion of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and measures to combat them are also one of the key features of this text. Whether you desire to utilize this book at the bedside for prompt treatment decisions or as a reference manual to be used at your leisure you will find it to be a valuable addition to your library. | Bench to Bedside Diagnostic Microbiology for the Clinicians

GBP 44.99
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The Nano Age of Digital Immunity Infrastructure Fundamentals and Applications The Intelligent Cyber Shield for Smart Cities

The Nano Age of Digital Immunity Infrastructure Fundamentals and Applications The Intelligent Cyber Shield for Smart Cities

Present anti-virus technologies do not have the symmetrical weaponry to defeat massive DDoS attacks on smart cities. Smart cities require a new set of holistic and AI-centric cognitive technology such as autonomic components that replicate the human immune system and a smart grid that connects all IoT devices. The book introduces Digital Immunity and covers the human immune system massive distributed attacks (DDoS) and the future generations cyber attacks the anatomy and critical success factors of smart city Digital Immunity and the role of the Smart Grid how Digital Immunity defends the smart city and annihilates massive malware and Digital Immunity to combat global cyber terrorism. | The Nano Age of Digital Immunity Infrastructure Fundamentals and Applications The Intelligent Cyber Shield for Smart Cities

GBP 44.99
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Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka

Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan medicinal system predominantly utilizes herbs and spices for the treatment of various ailments. This is mostly because Sri Lanka is a tropical country a biodiverse hot-spot blessed with a plethora of flora and fauna. Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka looks at the traditional medicinal practices of the country that utilize plant material from a cultural philosophical and scientific perspective. When it comes to the scientific aspects several Sri Lankan herbs have been in the spotlight for possessing bioactive constituents with promising therapeutic effects. It is hoped that these will be considered as strong candidates to combat currently prevailing global disease conditions. Key Features:Reveals the science behind the traditional wisdom passed down in Sri Lanka’s long history of using herbal medicinesEmphasizes the increasing global interest in botanical drugsReviews the hot topic of Sri Lankan herbs which possess bioactive constituents and have promising therapeutic effectsAids the international natural product communities to better understand the herbal resources in Sri Lanka

GBP 44.99
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Desertification and Land Degradation Concept to Combating

Desertification and Land Degradation Concept to Combating

Desertification and land degradation are complex phenomena and we need to understand their causes consequences and means to mitigate and combat their impact. Therefore this book aims to explain the concept and characteristics of drylands desert and desertification land degradation wastelands and the concept of ecosystem services. It also discusses various types of processes of land degradations their characteristics physics and indicators along with mapping monitoring and assessment of methods involved. Concept of Ocean Biological Deserts is discussed along with international and regional efforts towards combating land degradation and desertification. Key Features:• Provides all the aspect of desertification and land degradation at one place • Includes comprehensive methods to monitor different desertification/land degradation processes • Comprehensive overview of the mapping monitoring and modelling techniques • Role of space borne data in identifying monitoring and combating desertification is evaluated and reported with real case studies • Explains the concept of ocean biological deserts their characteristics and mapping | Desertification and Land Degradation Concept to Combating

GBP 160.00
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Hydrostatic Testing Corrosion and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion A Field Manual for Control and Prevention

Hydrostatic Testing Corrosion and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion A Field Manual for Control and Prevention

Hydrostatic Testing Corrosion and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion: A Field Manual for Control and Prevention teaches industry professionals managers and researchers how to combat corrosion failure associated with hydrotesting. It discusses how a test liquid must be selected how corrosion by bacteria should be controlled and how to eliminate the risk of leakage. Rather than teaching how hydrotests should be conducted it helps the reader evaluate the quality of a hydrotest that’s already been conducted in terms of oxygen scavenger use biocide testing inhibitor addition and water quality and explains the tasks that top and middle management must ensure are taken with respect to corrosion assessment of hydrotesting. The manual also discusses microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) as the main corrosion mechanism related to post-hydrotesting and offers essential knowledge on combating this corrosion process. In addition to being a manual for top and middle management on how to deal with corrosion this book also: | Hydrostatic Testing Corrosion and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion A Field Manual for Control and Prevention

GBP 48.99
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Climate Health Risks in Megacities Sustainable Management and Strategic Planning

Climate Health Risks in Megacities Sustainable Management and Strategic Planning

Climate Health Risks in Megacities: Sustainable Management and Strategic Planning courageously confronts the immense challenges of alleviating climate change and takes the initiative to layout an agenda that calls for action in the rapidly changing landscape of our global climate. This guide provides a constructive methodology for developing and implementing risk management and operational continuity management systems to climate change effects on urban populations. It addresses key issues such as physical location proper sanitation food security and vector-borne diseases against the backdrop of climate change and then model its effect on the urban dwellers. The author also reveals the benefits of implementing a unique risk management approach to combat global threats and focuses on building urban resilience in the face of disasters. Prepared with a comprehensive and forward-thinking style this book draws on indispensable case studies in key megacities like New York Los Angeles Beijing Rio de Janeiro London Mumbai and Lagos and links researchers scientists city’s mayors environmentalists policy-makers and world leaders from central areas to review reflect and expound on future directions. | Climate Health Risks in Megacities Sustainable Management and Strategic Planning

GBP 59.99
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Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design

Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design

Efficient mobile systems that allow for vital sign monitoring and disease diagnosis at the point of care can help combat issues such as rising healthcare costs treatment delays in remote and resource-poor areas and the global shortage of skilled medical personnel. Covering everything from sensors systems and software to integration usability and regulatory challenges Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design offers valuable insight into state-of-the-art technologies research and methods for designing personal diagnostic and ambulatory healthcare devices. Presenting the combined expertise of contributors from various fields this multidisciplinary text:Gives an overview of the latest mobile health and point-of-care technologiesDiscusses portable diagnostics devices and sensors including mobile-phone-based health systemsExplores lab-on-chip systems as well as energy-efficient solutions for mobile point-of-care monitorsAddresses computer vision and signal processing for real-time diagnosticsConsiders interface design for lay healthcare providers and home usersMobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design provides important background information about the design process of mobile health and point-of-care devices using practical examples to illustrate key aspects related to instrumentation information processing and implementation.

GBP 48.99
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Human-Robot Interactions in Future Military Operations

Human-Robot Interactions in Future Military Operations

Soldier-robot teams will be an important component of future battle spaces creating a complex but potentially more survivable and effective combat force. The complexity of the battlefield of the future presents its own problems. The variety of robotic systems and the almost infinite number of possible military missions create a dilemma for researchers who wish to predict human-robot interactions (HRI) performance in future environments. Human-Robot Interactions in Future Military Operations provides an opportunity for scientists investigating military issues related to HRI to present their results cohesively within a single volume. The issues range from operators interacting with small ground robots and aerial vehicles to supervising large near-autonomous vehicles capable of intelligent battlefield behaviors. The ability of the human to 'team' with intelligent unmanned systems in such environments is the focus of the volume. As such chapters are written by recognized leaders within their disciplines and they discuss their research in the context of a broad-based approach. Therefore the book allows researchers from differing disciplines to be brought up to date on both theoretical and methodological issues surrounding human-robot interaction in military environments. The overall objective of this volume is to illuminate the challenges and potential solutions for military HRI through discussion of the many approaches that have been utilized in order to converge on a better understanding of this relatively complex concept. It should be noted that many of these issues will generalize to civilian applications as robotic technology matures. An important outcome is the focus on developing general human-robot teaming principles and guidelines to help both the human factors design and training community develop a better understanding of this nascent but revolutionary technology. Much of the research within the book is based on the Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED) U. S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 5-year Army Technology Objective (ATO) research program. The program addressed HRI and teaming for both aerial and ground robotic assets in conjunction with the U. S. Army Tank and Automotive Research and Development Center (TARDEC) and the Aviation and Missile Development Center (AMRDEC) The purpose of the program was to understand HRI issues in order to develop and evaluate technologies to improve HRI battlefield performance for Future Combat Systems (FCS). The work within this volume goes beyond the research results to encapsulate the ATO's findings and discuss them in a broader context in order to understand both their military and civilian implications. For this reason scientists conducting related research have contributed additional chapters to widen the scope of the original research boundaries.

GBP 69.99
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AI for Scientific Discovery

AI for Scientific Discovery

AI for Scientific Discovery provides an accessible introduction to the wide-ranging applications of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in scientific research and discovery across the full breadth of scientific disciplines. AI technologies support discovery science in multiple ways. They support literature management and synthesis allowing the wealth of what has already been discovered and reported on to be integrated and easily accessed. They play a central role in data analysis and interpretation in the context of what is called ‘data science’. AI is also helping to combat the reproducibility crisis in scientific research by underpinning the discovery process with AI-enabled standards and pipelines and supporting the management of large-scale data and knowledge resources so that they can be shared and integrated and serve as a background ‘knowledge ecosystem’ into which new discoveries can be embedded. However there are limitations to what AI can achieve and its outputs can be biased and confounded and thus should not be blindly trusted. The latest generation of hybrid and ‘human-in-the-loop’ AI technologies have as their objective a balance between human inputs and insights and the power of number-crunching and statistical inference at a massive scale that AI technologies are best at.

GBP 22.99
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Applied Biomedical Microbiology A Biofilms Approach

Applied Biomedical Microbiology A Biofilms Approach

From the slippery covering on rocks in a stream to the clogging slime in a bathtub drain biofilms are present in everyday life in a variety of forms. This seemingly harmless build-up also accounts for 80 percent of all microbial infections. With chapters authored by experienced contributors from academia and industry Applied Biomedical Microbiology: A Biofilms Approach demonstrates effective ways to combat the health and economic havoc that biofilms are wreaking while also tapping into their positive potential. Replete with Tables and Illustrations Many in ColorUnder the editorial guidance of esteemed industrial microbiologist Dr. Daryl Paulson this book presents an in-depth discussion of medically challenging biofilms. It provides a solid foundation in the basic microbiology of biofilms and then goes on to discuss the biofilms associated with medical devices catheters and dental unit water lines as well as those that impact cardiovascular medicine the gastrointestinal system periodontal disease and chronic wounds. This informative work concludes with an exploratory chapter of the various methods used to investigate biofilms. Applied Biomedical Microbiology: A Biofilms Approach presents key information clearly and concisely – a useful guide for environmental food and water microbiologists as well as biochemists pharmaceutical scientists and product and biofilm engineers. | Applied Biomedical Microbiology A Biofilms Approach

GBP 69.99
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Security and Risk Analysis for Intelligent Cloud Computing Methods Applications and Preventions

Security and Risk Analysis for Intelligent Cloud Computing Methods Applications and Preventions

This edited book is a compilation of scholarly articles on the latest developments in the field of AI Blockchain and ML/DL in cloud security. This book is designed for security and risk assessment professionals and to help undergraduate postgraduate students research scholars academicians and technology professionals who are interested in learning practical approaches to cloud security. It covers practical strategies for assessing the security and privacy of cloud infrastructure and applications and shows how to make cloud infrastructure secure to combat threats and attacks and prevent data breaches. The chapters are designed with a granular framework starting with the security concepts followed by hands-on assessment techniques based on real-world studies. Readers will gain detailed information on cloud computing security that—until now—has been difficult to access. This book: • Covers topics such as AI Blockchain and ML/DL in cloud security. • Presents several case studies revealing how threat actors abuse and exploit cloud environments to spread threats. • Explains the privacy aspects you need to consider in the cloud including how they compare with aspects considered in traditional computing models. • Examines security delivered as a service—a different facet of cloud security. | Security and Risk Analysis for Intelligent Cloud Computing Methods Applications and Preventions

GBP 110.00
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Diseases of Small Grain Cereal Crops A Colour Handbook

Diseases of Small Grain Cereal Crops A Colour Handbook

The small grain cereals wheat barley oats and rye are cultivated worldwide. They form the foundation of most agricultural systems and are essential in the manufacture of staple products such as bread pasta and fermented beverages. Reflecting the global and economic importance of cereal crops this book aims to make identification of diseases afflicting them easier. Covering 40-50 of the most important pathogens in Europe North America Japan and Australia the handbook contains superb color photographs accompanied by clear concise descriptions of diseases with advice on their control and is of use to plant health professionals growers farmers and students of agriculture. Diseases are illustrated at varying stages of development and entries follow an easy-to-use format. First the pathogens involved and their symptoms are described; next information on the disease cycle is given covering epidemiological features and the form taken by the pathogen in different climates. The section on economic significance deals with effects on yield and the ecosystem while that on control advises growers on measures and techniques to combat the outbreak of disease including the latest chemical treatments. For each disease detailed references provide a key to further reading. | Diseases of Small Grain Cereal Crops A Colour Handbook

GBP 175.00
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Astrocytes Wiring the Brain

Astrocytes Wiring the Brain

Astrocytes play diverse roles in central nervous system (CNS) function and dysfunction and the connections that the astrocyte makes with other cells of the brain are essential for a variety of important neural tasks. Bringing together contributions from international experts at the top of their field Astrocytes: Wiring the Brain emphasizes cellular connections and surveys the most current findings on astrocyte activity. The first section of the book identifies major astrocyte biomarkers and describes how they define the different connectivity domains. Next the book examines the role of these connections. It explains how their function can be manipulated under physiological conditions and how dysfunction of the connectivity leads to aberrant brain performance. The final section explores the alterations of glia that have been observed in specific diseases of the brain. These include epilepsy autoimmune encephalitis Alzheimer’s disease autism and major depression. The book identifies key mechanisms responsible for these alterations. An important and emerging field astrocytes and their functions are critical to neuroscientists and neurologists both in academia and in industry particularly in the search for and development of new drugs to combat a variety of diseases affecting the CNS. As research continues to grow in this area this volume will spur heightened advances and understanding into the effects of these neural cells on a range of pathologies. | Astrocytes Wiring the Brain

GBP 59.99
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Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention

Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention

Functional foods and nutraceuticals dietary supplements and natural antioxidants have established their potential roles in the protection of human health against disease. Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention examines the benefits efficacy and success of properly designed nutraceuticals and functional foods in human health and their possible application in disease prevention. The book demonstrates diverse disease pathophysiology and how nutraceuticals and functional food can be used to combat and prevent disease. The book discusses global food habits and trends safety and toxicology and how food addiction or overindulgence of food can lead to a variety of disease states. It then highlights how supplements help in disease prevention. Although a significant number of nutraceuticals and functional foods have demonstrated their efficacy a large number of supplements are still surviving on false claims. Therefore the editors underscore risks and benefits and why government regulatory agencies are so critical of these nutraceutical supplements. With the global nutraceuticals market expected to reach $204. 8 billion by 2017 what once seemed a very niche sector has become big business. An overview of nutraceuticals and functional foods and their application in human health this book exhaustively covers antioxidants functional foods and nutraceuticals in human health and disease prevention. With contributions from experts and pioneers the book gives insight into the role of functional foods in optimal diet and exercise.

GBP 44.99
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Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook

Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook

A detailed reference for the practicing engineer Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook Second Edition focuses on air pollution control systems and outlines the basic process engineering and cost estimation required for its design. Written by seasoned experts in the field this book offers a fundamental understanding of the factors resulting in air pollution and covers the techniques and equations used for air pollution control. Anyone with an engineering or science background can effectively select techniques for control review alternative design methods and equipment proposals from vendors and initiate cost studies of control equipment using this book. This second edition of a bestseller includes new methods for designing control equipment enhanced material on air pollution science updates on major advances in the field and explains the importance of a strategy for identifying the most cost-effective design. The book also covers: New legislation and updates on air regulation New advances in process integration design techniques The atmospheric and health effects of air pollution Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook Second Edition helps combat the solution problem with extensive coverage of air pollution control processes. Fully updated with new legislation air regulations and extensive reviews of the design of control equipment this book serves as an ideal reference for industry professionals or anyone with an engineering or science background needing a basic introduction to air pollution control equipment design.

GBP 74.99
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Optimization of Multilayered Radar Absorbing Structures (RAS) using Nature Inspired Algorithm

Optimization of Multilayered Radar Absorbing Structures (RAS) using Nature Inspired Algorithm

Stealth technology is a crucial pre-requisite in the combat zone where swiftness surprise and initiative are the decisive elements for survivability. The supreme goal here is to reduce the visibility of military vehicles by shaping application of radar absorbing materials passive cancellation active cancellation etc. With respect to multilayered radar absorbing structures (RAS) this book presents an efficient algorithm based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) for the material selection as well as optimization of thickness of multilayered RAS models considering both normal as well as oblique incidence cases. It includes a thorough overview of the theoretical background required for the analysis of multilayered RAS as well as the step-by-step procedure for the implementation of PSO-based algorithm. The accuracy and computational efficiency of the indigenously developed code is also clearly established using relevant validations and case studies. FEATURES Provides step-by-step procedure for the implementation of particle swarm optimization (PSO) based algorithm in the context of multilayered radar absorbing structures (RAS) design Helps to understand the EM design analysis and optimization of multilayered RAS Describes the theoretical background required for the analysis of multilayered RAS Illustrates in detail the theoretical formulation supported by intuitive ray diagrams and comprehensive flowcharts to implement the algorithm with ease Includes elaborate validations and case studies This book will serve as a valuable resource for students researchers scientists and engineers involved in the electromagnetic design and development of multi-layered radar absorbing structures. | Optimization of Multilayered Radar Absorbing Structures (RAS) using Nature Inspired Algorithm

GBP 44.99
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Inclusive Development and Multilevel Transboundary Water Governance - The Kabul River

Inclusive Development and Multilevel Transboundary Water Governance - The Kabul River

The four decades long ideological-based insurgencies and conflict in the Kabul River Basin (KRB) have seriously hampered the relations and foreign policies of both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Consequently it restricts them to solve various bilateral issues including transboundary waters. This lack of cooperation over shared water resources is one of the barriers to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. Additionally it has contributed to the prevailing anarchic situation where each country does what it wants. The absence of a formal water-sharing mechanism coupled with poor water management practices within both the riparian counties are resulting various flow and administration-related challenges. Moreover these challenges are further exacerbated by regional changes in social political environmental and economic systems. The scholarly literature suggests that an analytical transboundary water governance framework is essential to address the challenges of water politicisation and securitisation quality degradation and quantity reduction. Additionally the literature rarely integrates (a) a multi-level approach (b) an institutional approach (c) an inclusive development approach or (d) accounts for the uses of different types of water and their varied ecosystem services for improved transboundary water governance. To enhance human wellbeing and achieve inclusive and sustainable development in the KRB this research indicates that it is essential to: (1) defrost frozen collaboration; (2) bypass border dispute; (3) use biodiversity and ecosystem services approach; (4) address existing and potential natural and anthropogenic challenges; (5) remove contradictions in the policy environment; (6) combat resource limits and dependence by promoting collaboration on long-term cost effective solutions; and (7) enhance knowledge and dialogue on inclusive development. | Inclusive Development and Multilevel Transboundary Water Governance - The Kabul River

GBP 99.99
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Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents in Food Preservation

Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents in Food Preservation

Perishable products such as fruits and vegetables account for the largest proportion of food loss due to their short shelf life especially in the absence of proper storage facilities which requires sustainable universal and convenient preservation technology. The existing methods to prolong the shelf life of food mainly include adding preservatives irradiation cold storage heat treatment and controlled atmosphere storage. But with disadvantages in irradiation cold storage heat treatment and controlled atmosphere storage chemical synthetic preservatives are still the main means to control food corruption. As the food industry responds to the increasing consumer demand for green safe and sustainable products it is reformulating new products to replace chemical synthetic food additives. Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents in Food Preservation provides a comprehensive introduction to the antimicrobial activity of plant essential oils and their application strategies in food preservation. It is aimed at food microbiology experts food preservation experts food safety experts food technicians and students. Features: Summarizes the application strategy and safety of essential oil in the field of food preservation Describes the synergistic antibacterial effect of essential oil and antimicrobial agents Explains the action mechanism of essential oil as antimicrobial agent against foodborne fungi foodborne bacteria viruses and insects Analyzes the antimicrobial activity of essential oil in gas phase The book discusses how as a natural antimicrobial and antioxidant essential oil has great potential to be used in the food industry to combat the growth of foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. But because the essential oil itself has obvious smell and is sensitive to light and heat it cannot be directly added to the food matrix and thus the application strategies presented in this book explain how to alleviate those issues.

GBP 150.00
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Designing for Safe Use 100 Principles for Making Products Safer

Designing for Safe Use 100 Principles for Making Products Safer

How do you prevent a critical care nurse from accidentally delivering a morphine overdose to an ill patient? Or ensure that people don't insert their arm into a hydraulic mulcher? And what about enabling trapped airline passengers to escape safely in an emergency? Product designers and engineers face myriad such questions every day. Failure to answer them correctly can result in product designs that lead to injury or even death due to use error. Historically designers and engineers have searched for answers by sifting through complicated safety standards or obscure industry guidance documents. Designing for Safe Use is the first comprehensive source of safety-focused design principles for product developers working in any industry. Inside you’ll find 100 principles that help ensure safe interactions with products as varied as baby strollers stepladders chainsaws automobiles apps medication packaging and even airliners. You’ll discover how protective features such as blade guards roll bars confirmation screens antimicrobial coatings and functional groupings can protect against a wide range of dangerous hazards including sharp edges that can lacerate top-heavy items that can roll over and crush fumes that can poison and small parts that can pose a choking hazard. Special book features include: Concise illustrated descriptions of design principles Sample product designs that illustrate the book’s guidelines and exemplify best practices Literature references for readers interested in learning more about specific hazards and protective measures Statistics on the number of injuries that have arisen in the past due to causes that might be eliminated by applying the principles in the book Despite its serious subject matter the book’s friendly tone surprising anecdotes bold visuals and occasional attempts at dry humor will keep you interested in the art and science of making products safer. Whether you read the book cover-to-cover or jump around the book’s relatable and practical approach will help you learn a lot about making products safe. Designing for Safe Use is a primer that will spark in readers a strong appreciation for the need to design safety into products. This reference is for designers engineers and students who seek a broad knowledge of safe design solutions. . | Designing for Safe Use 100 Principles for Making Products Safer

GBP 66.99
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Securing the Nation’s Critical Infrastructures A Guide for the 2021-2025 Administration

Securing the Nation’s Critical Infrastructures A Guide for the 2021-2025 Administration

Securing the Nation’s Critical Infrastructures: A Guide for the 2021–2025 Administration is intended to help the United States Executive administration legislators and critical infrastructure decision-makers prioritize cybersecurity combat emerging threats craft meaningful policy embrace modernization and critically evaluate nascent technologies. The book is divided into 18 chapters that are focused on the critical infrastructure sectors identified in the 2013 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) election security and the security of local and state government. Each chapter features viewpoints from an assortment of former government leaders C-level executives academics and other cybersecurity thought leaders. Major cybersecurity incidents involving public sector systems occur with jarringly frequency; however instead of rising in vigilant alarm against the threats posed to our vital systems the nation has become desensitized and demoralized. This publication was developed to deconstruct the normalization of cybersecurity inadequacies in our critical infrastructures and to make the challenge of improving our national security posture less daunting and more manageable. To capture a holistic and comprehensive outlook on each critical infrastructure each chapter includes a foreword that introduces the sector and perspective essays from one or more reputable thought-leaders in that space on topics such as: The State of the Sector (challenges threats etc. ) Emerging Areas for Innovation Recommendations for the Future (2021–2025) Cybersecurity Landscape ABOUT ICIT The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) is the nation’s leading 501(c)3 cybersecurity think tank providing objective nonpartisan research advisory and education to legislative commercial and public-sector stakeholders. Its mission is to cultivate a cybersecurity renaissance that will improve the resiliency of our Nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors defend our democratic institutions and empower generations of cybersecurity leaders. ICIT programs research and initiatives support cybersecurity leaders and practitioners across all 16 critical infrastructure sectors and can be leveraged by anyone seeking to better understand cyber risk including policymakers academia and businesses of all sizes that are impacted by digital threats. | Securing the Nation’s Critical Infrastructures A Guide for the 2021-2025 Administration

GBP 89.99
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Antimicrobials in Food Science and Technology

Antimicrobials in Food Science and Technology

The demands of producing high-quality pathogen-free food rely increasingly on natural sources of antimicrobials to inhibit food spoilage organisms foodborne pathogens and toxins. The recent developments and innovations of new antimicrobials from natural sources for a wide range of applications require that knowledge of traditional sources for food antimicrobials is combined with the latest technologies in identification characterization and applications. This book explores novel natural sources of antimicrobials as well as the latest developments in using well-known antimicrobials in food covering antimicrobials derived from microbial sources animal-derived products plants and value-added products. This book includes the development and use of natural antimicrobials for processed and fresh food products. New and emerging technologies concerning antimicrobials are also discussed. This bookconsiders recent developments and innovations in food technology in combating infectious diseases and explores advances in antimicrobial constituents and their applications in the fight against microbes. In addition it also provides a variety of photographs diagrams and tables to help illustrate the material. The novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are also described emphasizing collaborative measures of control. Advanced topics in the volume include food processing food security preservation nutritional analysis quality control and maintenance as well as good manufacturing practices in the food industries. Students research scientists academicians and policy makers can benefit from Antimicrobials in Food Science and Technology as a resource that addresses microbial biotechnology food microbiology fermentation technology ethnopharmacology toxicology microbial/medicinal plant products and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research. Features of the book: Covers all food antimicrobials natural and synthetic with up-to-date research on each type Recent references on every conceivable food antimicrobial Describes recent laws and regulatory guidelines in the selection of appropriate additives for specific food products Includes innovations in natural antimicrobial value-added products Offers current and future applications of emergent antimicrobial technologies and the use of multifactorial food preservation with antimicrobials Details methods to improve antimicrobial properties to have a longer service life in combating infection

GBP 110.00
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Sarcopenia Molecular Cellular and Nutritional Aspects – Applications to Humans

Sarcopenia Molecular Cellular and Nutritional Aspects – Applications to Humans

Sarcopenia: Molecular Cellular and Nutritional Aspects describes the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength defined by Rosenberg in 1997 as a hallmark of aging and referred to as “sarcopenia”. As life expectancy continues to increase worldwide sarcopenia has become a major public health issue. The condition worsens in the presence of chronic diseases that accelerate its progression. Sarcopenia is not considered to be “a process of normative aging” but according to the International Classification of Disease Tenth Revision Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) as a disease. As sarcopenia is an unavoidable process prevention and management are the only options to promote healthy aging actions that should perhaps should perhaps be taken during youth. Included in this book:· Features essential information on sarcopenia its current definition and molecular and cellular aspects of this disease· Discusses the development of physical frailty a complication of sarcopenia and predicts its occurrence in the older population· Presents alterations in muscle protein turnover and mitochondrial dysfunction in the aging process · Provides data on the negative involvement of sarcopenia in certain chronic diseases that can lead to cachexia a metabolic wasting syndrome· Describes presbyphagia or age-related changes in the swallowing mechanism in older people· Details possible strategies to combat muscle wasting in healthy older adults and their limitationsThis book features information collected from pioneers or experts on human aging from around the globe including Europe Brazil Canada Japan and the United States. It is a valuable source of information for nutritional scientists medical doctors sports scientists food scientists dietitians students in these fields and for anyone interested in nutrition. We hope this book provides a better understanding of sarcopenia which inevitably occurs with aging without weight loss. The book also provides information outlining strategies to prevent or limit muscle wasting due to normal aging in order to promote successful aging. | Sarcopenia Molecular Cellular and Nutritional Aspects – Applications to Humans

GBP 44.99
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Wastewater Treatment Molecular Tools Techniques and Applications

Wastewater Treatment Molecular Tools Techniques and Applications

Wastewater Treatment: Molecular Tools Techniques and Applications provides an insight about the application of different tools and technology for exploring microbial structure-function relationships that involved in WWTPs. From the present day consequence of alarming usable water crysis throughout the globe an immediate action on water cycle is necessary. Along with other options the waste water recycling is one major opportunity to combat the future scarcity. The book aims to provide a comprehensive view of advanced emerging technologies for wastewater treatment heavy metal removal pesticide degradation dye removal waste management microbial transformation of environmental contaminants etc. It also describes different application of Omic tools in Waste water treatment plants (WWTPs) describes the role of microorganisms in WWTPs points out the reuse of treated wastewater through emerging technologies also includes the recovery of resources from wastewater and emphasizes on cutting edge molecular tools for WWTPs. We hope the content of the book will be very much usefull for the community who are directly associated in wastewater management research people who are associated with environmental awarness programme and the students of UG and PG courses. Features: This book highlights the importance of molecular genomics molecular biology techniques to sort out the problems faced by industrialist who operates wastewater treatment plant with the ever-increasing number of environmental pollutants. Describes application of different Omic tools in Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) Describes the role of microorganisms in WWTPs Points out the reuse of treated wastewater through emerging technologies. Includes the recovery of resources from wastewater Emphasizes on cutting edge molecular tools This book targets engineers scientists and managers who require an excellent introduction and basic knowledge to the principles of molecular biology or molecular genomics in the area of wastewater treatment. Different professionals working or interested in the Environmental Microbiology or Bioremediation or Environmental Genomics field. Students on Environmental Biotechnology/Microbiology. | Wastewater Treatment Molecular Tools Techniques and Applications

GBP 150.00
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Biological Approaches to Regenerative Soil Systems

Biological Approaches to Regenerative Soil Systems

Agriculture in the 21st century will need considerable modification to remain both productive and sustainable. Greater production is needed to meet the needs of our still-growing populations and to combat hunger and poverty. Declines in soil health and the pollution of water sources are making many of our production systems less tenable. These adverse trends are exacerbated more and more by the impacts of climate change. There are fortunately alternative methods available for agricultural practice that can countervail these constraints. Biological Approaches to Regenerative Soil Systems brings together the work of both researchers and practitioners to map out better approaches to contemporary agriculture that draw upon both old and new knowledge. It presents the science that underlies more biologically driven strategies as well as contemporary innovative experiences in diverse parts of the world. Both accepted research and these varied experiences encourage confidence that these approaches not relying primarily on the introduction of new varieties and on exogenous inputs can succeed. This book updates and revises a preceding volume Biological Approaches to Sustainable Soil Systems published by CRC Press in 2006. So much has been learned and done on this subject in the past decade and a half that a second edition was warranted. For instance the first edition was published knowledge about plant-soil microbiomes which are a frequent focus in this book has mushroomed. Because sustainability is a broad term and an end-state the editors preferred to assemble expertise regarding regenerative agriculture which is concerned with the means for achieving sustainability. The concept of regenerative soil systems entities that are more complex and multifaceted than soil alone also incorporates a concern with having more resilient agricultural systems ones that are better able to cope with the multiple stresses of climate change that are foreseen for the decades ahead. The book’s chapters representing a wide range of disciplines were contributed by 84 scientists and practitioners from 20 countries. Although they come from persons with in-depth knowledge of their respective fields the chapters are written to be accessible to readers who are not trained in the specialized subjects. Taken together the chapters provide students researchers practitioners planners and policy makers with a comprehensive understanding of both the science and the steps needed to regenerate and sustain soil systems around the world for the long-term benefit of humankind and the environment.

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