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Ethnobotany of India 5-Volume Set

Ethnobotany of India 5-Volume Set

This new 5-volume set Ethnobotany of India provides an informative overview of human-plant interrelationships in India focusing on the regional plants and their medicinal properties and uses. Each volume focuses on a different significant region of India including Volume 1: Eastern Ghats and Deccan Volume 2: Western Ghats and West Coast of Peninsular India Volume 3: North-East India and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Volume 4: Western and Central Himalaya Volume 5: The Indo-Gangetic Region and Central India With chapters written by experts in the field the book provides comprehensive information on the tribals (the indigenous populations of the region) and knowledge on plants that grow around them. Each volume includes an introductory chapter with an overview of the region and then goes on to cover ethnic diversity and culture of the ethnic tribes plants used for healing and medical purposes for humans and animals ethnic food plants and ethnic food preparation specific information on the ethnomedicinal plants the parts used and the diseases cured other uses of plants by the ethnic tribes such as for fiber dyes flavor and recreation conservation documentation and management efforts of the ethnic communities and their plant knowledge The books include the details of the plants used their scientific names the parts used and how the plants are used providing the what how and why of plant usage. The volumes are well illustrated with over 100 color and 130 b/w illustrations. Together the five volumes in the Ethnobotany of India series bring together the available ethnobotanical knowledge of India in one place. India is one of the most important regions of the old world and its ancient and culturally rich and diverse knowledge of ethnobotany will be valuable to many in the fields of botany and plant sciences pharmacognosy and pharmacology nutraceuticals and others. The books also consider the threat to plant biodiversity imposed by environmental degradation which impacts cultural diversity. | Ethnobotany of India 5-Volume Set

GBP 640.00
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Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 5-Volume Set

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 5-Volume Set

This new five-volume set brings together innovative research new concepts and novel developments in applied chemistry and chemical engineering. It covers an array of topics with the volumes covering: Mathematical and Analytical Techniques Principles Methodology and Evaluation Methods Interdisciplinary Approaches to Theory and Modeling with Applications Experimental Techniques and Methodical Developments Research Methodologies in Modern Chemistry and Applied Science Volume 1 addresses new informatics tools for applied chemistry and computer science. It presents a modern approach to modeling and calculation and also looks at experimental design in applied chemistry and chemical engineering. The volume discusses the developments of advanced chemical products and respective tools to characterize and predict the chemical material properties and behavior. Volume 2 focuses on three main aspects: principles methodology and evaluation methods. It presents a selection of chapters on recent developments of theoretical mathematical and computational conceptions as well as chapters on modeling and simulation of specific research themes covering applied chemistry and chemical engineering. This book attempts to bridge the gap between classical analysis and modern applications. Volume 3 reviews introduces and develops the mathematical models that are most frequently encountered in sophisticated chemical engineering domains. The volume provides a collection of models illustrating the power and richness of the mathematical sciences in supplying insight into the operation of important real-world systems. It fills a gap within modeling texts focusing on applications across a broad range of disciplines. Volume 4 provides a detailed yet easy-to-follow treatment of various techniques useful for characterizing the structure and properties of engineering materials. This timely volume provides an overview of new methods and presents experimental research in applied chemistry using modern approaches. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications and then goes on to demonstrate the advantage and disadvantages of each physical technique. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. Volume 5 is designed to fulfill the requirements of scientists and engineers who wish to be able to carry out experimental research in chemistry and applied science using modern methods. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. | Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 5-Volume Set

GBP 560.00
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Sustainable Horticulture 2 Volume Set

Sustainable Horticulture 2 Volume Set

This timely two-volume compendium Sustainable Horticulture addresses the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. The volumes cover a wide range of topical issues and trends in sustainable horticulture today: Volume 1: Diversity Production and Crop Improvements and Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition. Global food demand is expected to be double by 2050 while at the same time the production environment and natural resources are continually shrinking and deteriorating due to many complex factors. Horticulture a major sector of agriculture is vital to enhancing crop production and productivity in parity with agricultural crops to meet the emerging food demand. Implementing sustainable models of crop production is really an enormous endeavor. Promising technologies and management options are needed to increase productivity to meet the growing food demand despite deteriorating production environments. | Sustainable Horticulture 2 Volume Set

GBP 231.00
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Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera

Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera

With chapters from audiology professionals from around the world Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science-presented in two volumes—provides an abundance of valuable information on the latest technological and procedural advances in this ever-improving field. Volume 1 primarily focuses on revised clinical protocols and provides information on new research to help guide decisions and criteria regarding diagnosis management and treatment of hearing-related issues. Topics include new clinical applications such as auditory steady-state response wideband acoustic immittance otoacoustic emissions frequency following response noise exposure genomics and hearing loss and more. Volume 2 includes sections with material related to hearing devices hearing in special populations such as the children and the elderly as well chapters on the fast-growing subfields of otoprotection and regeneration including pharmacologic otoprotection stem cells and nanotechnology. Topics include early auditory development in children after cochlear implantation music therapy the effect of music on hearing health and auditory enhancement. | Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera

GBP 308.00
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Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants 2-volume set

Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants 2-volume set

This new 2-volume set offers a comprehensive review of more than 80 medicinal plant species providing information on the bioactives and pharmacology of these beneficial plants. It describes the structures of the secondary metabolites found in these plants the functions of these compounds in human and plant biology and the biosynthesis of these compounds. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction about the species. The chapters then delve into the bioactive phytochemicals from the plant along with its chemical structure. The published literature on pharmacological activities on that species is comprehensively reviewed. A wide array of the biological activities and potential health benefits of the medicinal plant (which include antiviral antimicrobial antioxidant anti-cancer anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties as well as protective effects on liver kidney heart and nervous system) are given. Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants aims to be valuable source book for scientists researchers industry professionals faculty and students for the development of new and effective drugs from medicinal plants. | Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants 2-volume set

GBP 308.00
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Effective School Librarianship Successful Professional Practices from Librarians around the World: (2-volume set)

Effective School Librarianship Successful Professional Practices from Librarians around the World: (2-volume set)

These volumes provide a series of informative interviews with school/teacher librarians practicing in different parts of the world. The 2-volume set showcases the resilience creativity and best practices from successful school librarians from Europe Asia Africa Australia and North and South America. The librarians interviewed come from all different schools and schools systems from a tiny recently built school library in a rural village in Africa to an ultra-modern library in Sweden. Featuring 37 interviews with successful school librarians from across the globe the volumes let us hear the stories from countries around the world. They tell about their creative and innovative school library projects their unconventional reading programs and their best practices and experiences in addressing the challenges of supporting basic literacy. A wide selection of methodologies and approaches are discussed offering a global “voyage” through topics important in school librarianship. The 2-volume set also addresses recent advancements in information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the shift toward inquiry-based learning that impacts school libraries worldwide. The books are packed with information that can be used by school librarians teachers school administrators and others in a variety of ways. Readers can borrow best practices from the experiences presented in the book and the volumes can also serve as a strong voice for practicing school librarians and the profession through expanding the opportunities for professional sharing in the international school library community. | Effective School Librarianship Successful Professional Practices from Librarians around the World: (2-volume set)

GBP 139.00
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Sustainable Horticulture Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition addresses some of the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. This volume part of the two-volume compendium focuses on research trends in sustainable horticulture that include postharvest management and processed food production from horticulture crops crop protection and plant health management and horticulture for human health and nutrition. Global food demand is expected to be double by 2050 while at the same time the production environment and natural resources are continually shrinking and deteriorating due to many complex factors. Horticulture a major sector of agriculture is vital to enhancing crop production and productivity in parity with agricultural crops to meet the emerging food demand. Implementing sustainable models of crop production is really an enormous endeavor. Promising technologies and management options are needed to increase productivity to meet the growing food demand despite deteriorating production environments.

GBP 82.99
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Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems 2-volume set

Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems 2-volume set

This new two-volume addresses a number of state-of-the-art developments and unsolved open issues in the field of computational intelligence. Volume 1 focuses on data science and artificial intelligence. It highlights the use of predictive analytics of data from various application domains to find timely solutions to various problems. The book focuses on the research developments limitations and management of real-time problems using computational intelligence by identifying applicable approaches in order to enhance automate and develop effective solutions. The volume introduces empirical research prospects of theoretical research and applications in data science and artificial intelligence. The chapters present diverse application of computer intelligence and machine learning in security healthcare and medicine agriculture traffic science/smart cities and language and text conversion. Volume 2 demonstrates empirical theoretical and application perspectives on smart technologies computational intelligence in network technologies and computational intelligence in software engineering identifying the advantages and limitations of each. The chapters on smart technologies address their application in such areas as 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 satellite communication technology ant colony optimization algorithms etc. Together these two volumes offer new research on presented by young and dynamic researchers and experts from industry and academia sharing a plethora of new and emerging technologies that support their effective operations in computational intelligence in information systems. These peer-review chapters were selected from the International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems’ (CIAIS- 2021) held in April 2021 at Manav Rachna University India. | Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems 2-volume set

GBP 208.00
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Physiology of Molluscs A Collection of Selected Reviews Volume 2

Physiology of Molluscs A Collection of Selected Reviews Volume 2

Physiology of Molluscs: A Collection of Selected Reviews is an informative two-volume sent that brings together some of the most important recent and unique developments in molluscan physiology. Volume Two includes reviews on the neural mechanisms of learning reproductive behavior responses to environmental stress and hormones and neurotransmitters. With the rapid development of cutting-edge proteomic molecular biological and cellular imaging techniques our understanding of molluscan physiology specifically in the areas of neurobiology reproductive biology and shell formation has increased exponentially over the last several years. With contributions from some of the world's leading experts in the field of molluscan physiology this valuable two-volume set fills this void and will serve as an important resource for researchers professors and students. | Physiology of Molluscs A Collection of Selected Reviews Volume 2

GBP 82.99
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Ethnic Knowledge and Perspectives of Medicinal Plants Volume 2: Nutritional and Dietary Benefits

Ethnic Knowledge and Perspectives of Medicinal Plants Volume 2: Nutritional and Dietary Benefits

This new 2-volume set aims to share and preserve ethnic and traditional knowledge of herbal medicine and treatments while also emphasizing the link between biodiversity human nutrition and food security. Ethnic Knowledge and Perspectives of Medicinal Plants is divided into two volumes with volume 1 focusing on the traditional use of curative properties and treatment strategies of medicinal plants and volume 2 addressing the varied nutritional and dietary benefits of medicinal plants and the practice of Ayurveda. Both volumes stress the importance of bioresources for human nutrition and nutraceuticals based on ethnic knowledge and the need for efforts to protect biodiversity in many regions rich with medicinal plants. Exploring the benefits of medicinal plants in disease prevention treatment and management Volume 1 discusses the traditional use of medicinal plants as promising therapeutics for cancer liver conditions COVID-19 and other human ailments. It examines the efficacy of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine Indian traditional medicine and other ethnic herbal practices used by indigenous peoples of Azerbaijan South America Turkey India etc. A variety of plants are discussed and the ethnomedicinal applications of over 100 wild mushrooms for their medicinal and healthcare purposes are elaborated on. While volume 1 focuses primarily on natural plant resources for addressing specific health issues volume 2 looks at traditional medicinal plant use for their nutritional and dietary benefits while also encouraging the preservation of biodiversity for healthy and sustainable diets. The volume presents information on over 2200 vascular plant taxa from 127 families as well as many taxa from leaf parts fruits underground parts floral parts seeds and more that have potential use as edible food plants. Ethnic knowledge on the wild edible mushrooms is an emerging area which is unique and is dependent on the folk knowledge of tribals; this volume discusses the unique nutritional attributes of wild edible mushrooms (206 species belonging to 73 genera) in Southern India. The authors look at various lichens as nutritional aids and medicine and as flavoring agents and spices. Fucoidans derived from the seaweeds (and spirulina) are described for their antioxidant activity nutritional and anti-aging properties antiviral activities anti-cancer properties anti-diabetic properties and more. The authors also examine how ethnicity affects healthcare/nutritive systems at different levels through various dynamics such as lower income inability for services uptake disputes among different ethnic groups cultural attitudes (some ethnic group are vegetarian) lack of socio-economic resources and disease prevalence. Together these two important volumes aim to preserve and disseminate the valuable ethnic knowledge of medicinal plants gained over thousands of years and to promote the value of integrating and safeguarding biodiversity. | Ethnic Knowledge and Perspectives of Medicinal Plants Volume 2: Nutritional and Dietary Benefits

GBP 147.00
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Forage Crops of the World 2-volume set Volume I: Major Forage Crops; Volume II: Minor Forage Crops

Forage Crops of the World 2-volume set Volume I: Major Forage Crops; Volume II: Minor Forage Crops

This new 2-volume set discusses the importance of fodder production of the minor fodder crops for animals. The volumes focuses on fodder production for forage crops cover 17 major forage crops and 25 minor forage crops. The volumes discuss crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop discussed including preferred soil type land capability cropping patterns climate and socioeconomic conditions. They also address pests of the various forage crops disease management agroforestry in fodder and forage crops preservation of forage crops and forage production and climate change. Forage crops are very essential for quality milk and meat production. Farm animals are normally fed fodder available from cultivated areas supplemented by a small extent with harvested grasses and top feeds. The three major sources of fodder are crop residues cultivated fodder and fodder from trees pastures and grazing lands. The patterns and types of fodder crops vary by geographical location. | Forage Crops of the World 2-volume set Volume I: Major Forage Crops; Volume II: Minor Forage Crops

GBP 150.00
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Natural Polymers for Pharmaceutical Applications Volume 2: Marine- and Microbiologically Derived Polymers

Natural Polymers for Pharmaceutical Applications Volume 2: Marine- and Microbiologically Derived Polymers

Many polymers derived from various marine sources and microorganisms possess some important biological properties such as biocompatibility biodegradability and bioadhesivity that make them attractive as pharmaceutical excipients in various pharmaceutical dosage forms. Moreover these polymers can be modified physically and/or chemically to improve their biomaterial properties. In this volume Natural Polymers for Pharmaceutical Applications Volume 2: Marine- and Microbiologically Derived Polymers looks at how these polymers have been explored and exploited for pharmaceutical uses such as in tablets microparticles nanoparticles ophthalmic preparations gels emulsions suspensions etc. Some commonly used marine- and microbiologically derived polymers used as pharmaceutical excipients include alginates agar-agar gellan gum carrageenan; chitosan xanthan gum and others. The book focuses on important recent advances from experts around the world on marine-derived polysaccharides and pharmaceutical applications of alginates agar-agar gellan gum carrageenan chitosan derivatives xanthan gum.

GBP 82.99
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Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 2: Advances in Digital Transformation Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

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
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Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp

Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp

The 3-volume set Phytochemistry covers a wide selection of topics in phytochemistry and provides a wealth of information on the fundamentals new applications methods and modern analytical techniques state-of-the-art approaches and computational techniques. With chapters from professional specialists in their fields from around the world the volumes deliver a comprehensive coverage of phytochemistry. Phytochemistry is a multidisciplinary field so this book will appeal to students in both upper-level students faculty researchers and industry professionals in a number of fields including biological science biochemistry pharmacy food and medicinal chemistry systematic botany and taxonomy ethnobotany conservation biology plant genetic and metabolomics evolutionary sciences and plant pathology. | Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp

GBP 220.00
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E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

E-based systems and computer networks are becoming standard practice across all sectors including health engineering business education security and citizen interaction with local and national government. With contributions from researchers and practitioners from around the world this two-volume book discusses and reports on new and important developments in the field of e-systems covering a wide range of current issues in the design engineering and adoption of e-systems. | E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

GBP 82.99
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New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set explains and explores the important fundamental and advanced modern concepts from various areas of nanochemistry and more broadly the nanosciences. This innovative and one-of-a kind set consists of three volumes that focus on structural nanochemistry topological nanochemistry and sustainable nanochemistry respectively collectively forming an explicative handbook in nanochemistry. The compilation provides a rich resource that is both thorough and accessible encompassing the core concepts of multiple areas of nanochemistry. It also explores the content through a trans-disciplinary lens integrating the basic and advanced modern concepts in nanochemistry with various examples applications issues tools algorithms and even historical notes on the important people from physical quantum theoretical mathematical and even biological chemistry. | New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

GBP 385.00
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Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources Economic Outlook and Opinions 2-volume set

Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources Economic Outlook and Opinions 2-volume set

Published in two volumes this new book Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources: Economic Outlook and Opinions addresses the varied aspect of natural resources and their management in conjunction with socioeconomic aspects. With chapters from authors from around the world this volume features 24 chapters that cover many aspects of the sustainable utilization of management of natural resources and provides new insight into the nexus of ecology and economy and their application in various fields of science. The chapters include case studies and research from India Africa South America and elsewhere. After first laying the foundation the volume goes on to discuss sustainable development and natural resource management from an economics point of view. Chapters address myriad issues involved in natural resources and environmental management including soil and water resources management in arid lands resource management for agricultural purposes contemporary global legal norms of environment and sustainable development how emissions factor into regional economies mitigation of the impact of climate change through sustainable practices rainwater harvesting technology and much more. The chapters include case studies that discuss soil agroforestry agriculture wetlands and floral diversity. The book provides a solid foundation for a realistic perspective of the role of sustainable development and management of natural resources while taking the socioeconomic impact into consideration as well. It will be a valuable resource and reference for the study of ecology economics sustainable development natural resource management and other allied fields. | Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources Economic Outlook and Opinions 2-volume set

GBP 231.00
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Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology Integrated Nutrient Management

Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology Integrated Nutrient Management

Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology: Integrated Nutrient Management focuses on agricultural techniques and integrated nutrient management of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L. ). Peanuts are the second most important oil crop of India occupying 5. 7 million hectares with an average production of 0. 8 ton/ha which is 23. 5% of the India’s total oil seed production. Worldwide annual production of shelled peanuts was 42 million metric tons in 2014. It is the world’s 4th most important source of edible oil and the 3rd most important source of vegetable protein. The volume includes basic and advanced information on production agrotechniques and integrated nutrient management of Arachis hypogaea L. crop plant. It studies the physiology of the peanut looking at the proper environmental conditions for optimal growth as well as under various subnormal conditions. It explores the methods of nitrogen application as well as the influence of different sowing dates and population densities to harvest its full yield potential. The book covers methods to achieve balanced nutrition including using organic manures in groundnut farming to enhance yielding ability. The book will be a rich resource for those in agriculture horticulture and allied sciences particularly for agricultural scientists in plant and crop physiology agronomy and soil science. Farm owners and managers of peanut crops and production will also benefit from the information provided in this volume. | Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology Integrated Nutrient Management

GBP 82.99
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Chinese Outbound Tourism 2.0

Chinese Outbound Tourism 2.0

Booming Mainland Chinese outbound travel is one of the most exciting phenomena in the world tourism industry’s recent history. From 2000 to 2010 Chinese outbound travel increased at a compounded annual rate of 18. 5 percent and it is forecasted that by 2020 China will generate approximately 100 million outbound trips a year making China the fourth largest source of outbound travel in the world. The new Chinese tourists are more confident technologically savvy value conscious and ready to explore unfamiliar territory. For tourism marketers and researchers who are getting ready to or just celebrated their initial west-meets-east moments the new Chinese tourists are showing up at their doors and presenting new challenges for marketing and service. In this book leading authors from around the world share their most cutting-edge findings and thoughts on the Chinese outbound travel market. The book reflects on the paths of the Chinese outbound travel development reports new trends and issues and provides new insights and recommendations. For practitioners around the world (e. g. destination policymakers and marketers travel and tourism service providers owners and managers) this book provides hands-on guidance on understanding tourists from Mainland China. For tourism scholars educators and students this book provides basic yet essential knowledge on the Chinese outbound travel market and tourist behavior and points out important future directions. Most tourism programs today have an international component in their curriculum usually including a global tourism class. This book serves as an excellent supplemental reading for students in these classes. | Chinese Outbound Tourism 2. 0

GBP 82.99
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Women Scholars: Navigating the Doctoral Journey

Women Scholars: Navigating the Doctoral Journey

Over and over studies have concluded that the doctoral experience is a monumental challenge in higher education particularly for women. This book Women Scholars: Navigating the Doctoral Journey provides an enlightening ethnographic look at women and their doctoral developmental experiences. The book’s aim is to empower women to be able to contextualize their experience while also offering support and inspiring readers to consider alternative ways to successfully approach the doctoral process. Women anticipating and entering the life of academia will benefit from the voices and experiences shared by the women scholars in this book. The essay writers in this volume offer an examination of critical incidents in their doctoral experiences and offer strategies they have found helpful in managing those incidents. The book also addresses challenges presented by the transition from doctoral study to post-doc employment. The volume presents 46 essays from 40 women representing a range of ages ethnicities academic disciplines sexual orientations family circumstances and family educational histories. Their stories are told in five stages: Stage 1: Preadmission to EnrollmentStage 2: First Year of ProgramStage 3: Second Year Through CandidacyStage 4: The Dissertation StageStage 5: Completion and Transition to EmploymentThese are stories of empowerment of pitfalls and barriers overcome of successful negotiations of the graduate school process of the joys and challenges of scholarly pursuits of positive help-seeking behaviors and strategies and of life after the dissertation is completed. Potential applicants for doctoral studies will walk away with a sense that graduate education is possible and that one can be successful. Higher educators in doctoral programs as well will acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation for the idiosyncratic challenges facing their female students and one hopes develop policies and/or strategies and behaviors that empower and encourage these students’ completion of their doctoral studies.

GBP 82.99
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Genetic Engineering Volume 1: Principles Mechanism and Expression

Genetic Engineering Volume 1: Principles Mechanism and Expression

This new 2-volume set explores new research and perspectives in genetic engineering which enables the precise control of the genetic composition and gene expression of organism. This powerful technology can be used for environmental sustainability food and nutritional security medicinal advancement and more. Genetic Engineering aims to provide a deep understanding of the many aspects of this emerging technology and its diverse applications. Genetic Engineering Volume 1: Principles Mechanism and Expression covers genetic engineering concepts molecular tools and technologies utilized in the manipulation amplification and introgression of DNA. The volume explains the concepts of genetic engineering enzymes of genetic engineering and tools used in genetic engineering. It provides an introduction of recombinant DNA into host cells and discusses the linking of desired gene with DNA vector/gene cloning vector polymerase chain reactions the concept and nature of genes blotting techniques chromosome jumping electrophoresis genetically engineered microorganisms and molecular markers and their applications. Genetic Engineering Volume 2: Applications Bioethics and Biosafety expresses the various appreciation and challenges of genetic engineering and issues related to bioethics and biosafety. Chapters cover the legal issues of genetic engineering including intellectual property rights (IPR) and protection (IPP) and the patenting of living organisms copyrights trade secrets and trademarks. The volume considers the safety and benefits of genetic engineering in human welfare such as in genetically engineered Bt and Bt cotton along with the biohazards of recombinant DNA technology. Chapters explain genetically modified organisms and microorganisms genetic engineering of horticultural crops genetic engineering in the agricultural sciences and more. This 2-volume book will be a valuable asset to upper-level students in cell biology as well as to faculty and researchers involved in genetics molecular genetics biochemistry biotechnology botany zoology and agriculture sciences.

GBP 131.00
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Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications

Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications

This new volume Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting: Principles and Applications covers recent research on brain physiology and the development of drug delivery systems. It explores a diverse variety of strategies that can be employed to achieve drug targeting to the brain. The nanocarriers that are discussed include nanoparticles vesicular carriers carriers having carbon as a core constituent dispersed systems and more. The inherent anatomy and physiology of the brain renders it different from other organs. The past few decades have witnessed significant research on brain ailments in response to a majority of hospitalizations that occur due to age-related central nervous system disorders. The prevalence of diverse diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease Parkinson’s disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis multiple sclerosis HIV-dementia etc. affect about 1. 5 billion people globally which is further anticipated to reach 1. 9 billion by the year 2020. Nanocarriers for drug delivery to the brain are seen as one of the answers to this growing problem. | Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1 Diversity Production and Crop Improvement

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1 Diversity Production and Crop Improvement

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1: Diversity Production and Crop Improvements is part of a two-volume compendium that addresses the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. Volume 1 on Diversity Production and Crop Improvement outlines the contemporary trends in sustainable horticulture research covering such topics as crop diversity species variability and conservation strategies production technology tree architecture management plant propagation and nutrition management organic farming and new dynamics in breeding and marketing of horticulture crops. Sections include:Genetic Resources & Biodiversity ConservationProduction & Marketing of Horticulture CropsCrop Improvement & BiotechnologyTogether with Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition this two-volume compendium presents an abundance of new research on sustainable horticulture that will be valuable for a broad audience including students of horticulture faculty and instructors scientists agriculturists government and nongovernment organizations and other industry professionals. | Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1 Diversity Production and Crop Improvement

GBP 82.99
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Cognitive Computing Systems Applications and Technological Advancements

Cognitive Computing Systems Applications and Technological Advancements

This new volume Cognitive Computing Systems: Applications and Technological Advancements explores the emerging area of artificial intelligence that encompasses machine self-learning human-computer interaction natural language processing data mining and more. It introduces cognitive computing systems highlights their key applications discusses the technologies used in cognitive systems and explains underlying models and architectures. Focusing on scientific work for real-world applications each chapter presents the use of cognitive computing and machine learning in specific application areas. These include the use of speech recognition technology application of neural networks in construction management elevating competency in education comprehensive health monitoring systems predicting type 2 diabetes applications for smart agricultural technology human resource management and more. With chapters from knowledgeable researchers in the area of artificial intelligence cognitive computing and allied areas this book will be an asset for researchers faculty advances students and industry professionals in many fields. | Cognitive Computing Systems Applications and Technological Advancements

GBP 82.99
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Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 1: Data Science and AI​ ​Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 1: Data Science and AI​ ​Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

The new book presents a valuable selection of state-of-the-art technological advancements using the concepts of AI and machine learning highlighting the use of predictive analytics of data to find timely solutions to real-time problems. It helps to identify applicable approaches in order to enhance automate and develop effective solutions to challenges in data science and artificial intelligence. The various novel approaches include applications in healthcare natural language processing and smart cities. As such the book is divided into sections that address: Computational Intelligence in Image Processing Computational Intelligence in Healthcare Techniques for Natural Language Processing Computational Intelligence in Smart Cities The very diverse range of topics include AI and machine learning applications for In security: For using digital image processing for image fusion (face recognition feature extraction object detection as well tracking moving object identification) for person re-identification for security purposes. In healthcare and medicine: For diagnosis and prediction of breast cancer other cancers diabetes heart disease; for predicting susceptibility to COVID-19; for prediction of mood and anxiety disorders. In agriculture: For prediction of crop profit; for prediction of cropping patterns and recommendation for crop cultivation. In traffic science/smart cities: For understanding road scene images for detection of traffic signs for devising a fog-based intelligent traffic phase timing regulation system In language/speech/text: For automatic text summarization for document indexing for unstructured data for speech/accent recognition for sound separation for American Sign Language interpretation for nonsigners for emotional recognition and analysis through speech body postures with facial expressions and other body movements (to improve the performance of virtual personal assistants / emotion recognition using speech body postures with facial expressions and other body movements. This volume offers valuable information for researchers working in interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary areas of healthcare image analysis natural language processing and smart cities. This includes academicians people in industry and students with engineering background with research interest in these areas. These peer-review chapters were selected from the International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems (CIAIS- 2021) held in April 2021 at Manav Rachna University India. Together with Volume 2: Advances in Digital Transformation this 2-volume set offers an abundacne of valuable information on emerging technologies in computational intelligence in information systems focusing on data science and artificial intelliegence. | Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 1: Data Science and AI​ ​Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

GBP 147.00
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