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Methods and Interdisciplinarity
by Roger WaldeckInterdisciplinarity research results from a growing need for multi-perspective methods, and knowledge on complex and multifaceted objects of study. It is not simply scientific research that involves several disciplines, but ultimately, the aim is confronting this knowledge and – if possible – articulating it coherently. Using specific examples, Methods and Interdisciplinarity categorizes the different modes of interdisciplinarity and discusses the mechanisms of hybridization between them. On the one hand, the book shows how the same issue can be treated according to various points of view from several disciplines, which can give rise to complementary or even contradictory knowledge. On the other hand, it illustrates how methods from some disciplines make it possible to articulate the qualitative or quantitative approaches of others.
Methods and Models in Mathematical Biology
by Johannes Müller Christina KuttlerThis book developed from classes in mathematical biology taught by the authors over several years at the Technische Universität München. The main themes are modeling principles, mathematical principles for the analysis of these models and model-based analysis of data. The key topics of modern biomathematics are covered: ecology, epidemiology, biochemistry, regulatory networks, neuronal networks and population genetics. A variety of mathematical methods are introduced, ranging from ordinary and partial differential equations to stochastic graph theory and branching processes. A special emphasis is placed on the interplay between stochastic and deterministic models.
Methods and Procedures for Building Sustainable Farming Systems: Application in the European Context
by Emiliana L. D. G. Soares da Silva Ana Alexandra Marta-CostaShowing how the method of sustainability assessment plays a key role in choosing the best agricultural productive mode, this book guides the reader through the process of selecting, from among the various approaches for building farming systems, the method of decision-making that will result in the most appropriate outcome, given the context. Case studies hail from polities as diverse as Portugal and Canada, Argentina and Lebanon. The work thus offers a valuable critical survey of the assessment methods that account for sustainability and economics, and which have developed considerably in the last two decades. The heterogeneous approaches covered here make this volume appropriate for consultation in a wide variety of social, political and geographical contexts.
Methods and Techniques in Ethnobiology and Ethnoecology
by Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque Luiz Vital Fernandes Cruz Cunha Reinaldo Farias Paiva Lucena Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega AlvesHumans represent just one of many species that constitute the planet's biodiversity. Nevertheless, as the dominant species, humans have been the primary agent of the transformation of natural spaces. Therefore, the study of human interactions, biodiversity, and the environment that surrounds them is a basic tool for understanding the factors that bind human societies to natural resources. Within this context, ethnobiology is a promising discipline that can play a key role as a mediator of dialogue between different academic disciplines and traditional knowledge, a union essential in enabling contextualized and sustainable alternatives to exploitative practices and biodiversity management. "Methods and Techniques in Ethnobiology and Ethnoecology" introduces the basic techniques and methods traditionally used in ethnobiology and ethnoecology. Comprised of 28 chapters, the book covers the different qualitative and quantitative aspects of ethnobiology research methods, as well as methods from natural and social sciences that will be useful to both beginners and senior researchers. Written by internationally renowned experts in the fields, "Methods and Techniques in Ethnobiology and Ethnoecology "is a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in ethnobiology.
Methods and Techniques in Ethnobiology and Ethnoecology (Springer Protocols Handbooks)
by Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque Rômulo Romeu Alves Reinaldo Farias de Lucena Luiz Vital Cruz da CunhaEthnobiology and ethnoecology have become very popular in recent years. Particularly in the last 20 years, many manuals of methods have published the most classical approaches to the subject. There have been, however, many advances in research as a result of interaction with different disciplines, but also due to more recent results, new original and interesting questions.This handbook provides the current state of the art methods and techniques in ethnobiology and ethnoecology, and related fields. This new volume, besides bringing new and original aspects of what is found in the literature, fills some of the gaps in volume one by including the most systematic and extensive treatment of methods and techniques in qualitative research. Along with the various methods covered in the individual chapters, the handbook also includes an extensive bibliography that details the current literature in the field.
Methods and Techniques of Signal Processing in Physical Measurements (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #548)
by Damian Mazur Robert Hanus Christian Kreischer<p>This book discusses selected issues of modern electrical metrology in the fields of sensor technology, signal processing and measurement systems, addressing theoretical problems and applications regarding measurements in electrical engineering, mechanics, telecommunications, medicine and geology, as well as in the aviation and transport industries. <p>It presents selected papers from the XXII International Seminar of Metrology “Methods and Techniques of Signal Processing in Physical Measurements” (MSM2018) held in Rzeszów-Arłamów, Poland on September 17–20, 2018. The conference was organized by the Rzeszow University of Technology, Department of Metrology and Diagnostic Systems (Poland) and Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Information Measuring Technology (Ukraine). <p>The book provides researchers and practitioners with insights into the state of the art in these areas, and also serves as a source of new ideas for further development and cooperation.</p>
Methods for Analyzing Large Neuroimaging Datasets (Neuromethods #218)
by Robert Whelan Hervé LemaîtreThis Open Access volume explores the latest advancements and challenges in standardized methodologies, efficient code management, and scalable data processing of neuroimaging datasets. The chapters in this book are organized in four parts. Part One shows the researcher how to access and download large datasets, and how to compute at scale. Part Two covers best practices for working with large data, including how to build reproducible pipelines and how to use Git. Part Three looks at how to do structural and functional preprocessing data at scale, and Part Four describes various toolboxes for interrogating large neuroimaging datasets, including machine learning and deep learning approaches. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory. Authoritative and comprehensive, Methods for Analyzing Large Neuroimaging Datasets is a valuable resource that will help researchers obtain the practical knowledge necessary for conducting robust and reproducible analyses of large neuroimaging datasets.
Methods for Assessment of Soil Degradation
by Rattan Lal Winfried E. Blum B.A. Stewart C. ValentinSoil degradation has serious global impacts on agronomic, economic, and sociopolitical conditions, however, statistics regarding the degree of these impacts has been largely unreliable. This book aims to standardize the methodology for obtaining reliable and objective data on soil degradation. It will also identify and develop criteria for assessing the severity of soil degradation, providing a realistic scenario of the problem.
Methods for Bioremediation of Water and Wastewater Pollution (Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World #51)
by Eric Lichtfouse Inamuddin Abdullah M. Asiri Mohd Imran AhamedThis book presents advanced techniques for wastewater treatment and the chapters review the environmental impact of water pollution, the analysis of water quality, and technologies for the preservation of water resources. Also outlined in this volume is the bioremediation of heavy metals, dyes, bisphenols, phthalates, cyanobacteria in contaminated water and wastewater. Another focus of this book is the use of natural remediation techniques such as bacterial biofilms and enzymes.
Methods for Ecological Research on Terrestrial Small Mammals
by Peter J. Taylor Robert McCleery Ara Monadjem L. Mike Conner James D. AustinAll the information researchers, students, and practitioners need to conducted innovative, state-of-the-art research on small mammals.Rodents and insectivores constitute the vast majority of mammals on our planet, yet we often overlook the importance of this group. As seed dispersers, prey species, and disease regulators, these animals are critical to the functioning of our ecological systems. While considerable material exists that describes these species, there has been no dedicated guide explaining how to effectively research them—until now. Methods for Ecological Research on Terrestrial Small Mammals is a one-stop resource compiling all the information readers need to conduct state-of-the-art research on small terrestrial mammals across the globe. The authors cover the full spectrum of issues, from capture, handling, identification, reproduction, demography, and taxonomy to behavior, diet, evolution, diseases, movements, morphometrics, and more. They also:• highlight the latest techniques while carefully explaining the tried-and-tested methods needed to conduct rigorous scientific inquiries; • provide step-by-step examples and case studies, demonstrating how the methods discussed can be used in actual research projects; • compare and contrast methodologies, analytical techniques, and software packages, helping researchers determine which pathways and tools will yield the best results for their studies. A comprehensive and invaluable resource, Methods for Ecological Research on Terrestrial Small Mammals is a must-have for any ecologist working on small mammals.
Methods for Electrocatalysis: Advanced Materials and Allied Applications
by Inamuddin Abdullah M. Asiri Rajender BoddulaThis book explores key parameters, properties and fundamental concepts of electrocatalysis. It also discusses the engineering strategies, current applications in fuel-cells, water-splitting, metal-ion batteries, and fuel generation. This book elucidates entire category viewpoints together with industrial applications. Therefore, all the sections of this book emphasize the recent advances of different types of electrocatalysts, current challenges, and state-of-the-art studies through detailed reviews. This book is the result of commitments by numerous experts in the field from various backgrounds and expertise and appeals to industrialists, researchers, scientists and in addition understudies from various teaches.
Methods for Enhanced Oil Recovery: Fundamentals and Practice
by Baghir A. Suleimanov Elchin F. VeliyevAn authoritative theoretical explanation of enhanced oil recovery combined with practical, “how-to” instructions on the real-world implementation of EOR In Methods for Enhanced Oil Recovery: Fundamentals and Practice, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the rapidly evolving field of enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The authors dive deep into the granular details of petroleum geology, hydrocarbon classification, and oil reserve assessment, while also explaining a variety of EOR techniques, like thermal, chemical, gas injection, and microbial approaches. The book is heavily focused on advanced methods of EOR with accompanying analyses of contemporary techniques. It includes innovative new approaches to the discipline, presenting each method with a theoretical background and practical guidelines for implementation in the field. Readers will also find specific coverage of the criteria they should use to select appropriate EOR methods for specific reservoirs and the technological processes necessary to implement these methods in operational settings. Inside the book: A thorough introduction to the laboratory evaluation of oil-bearing rock propertiesContemporary case studies from oil fields in a variety of regions that illustrate the benefits and challenges of implementing EOR technologiesPractical discussions of the economic implications of EOR methodsComplete treatments of fundamental reservoir engineering concepts Perfect for students of petroleum engineering, Methods for Enhanced Oil Recovery: Fundamentals and Practice will also benefit practicing petroleum engineers seeking a solid theoretical foundation into EOR combined with real-world, practical insights they can apply immediately.
Methods for Fragments Screening Using Surface Plasmon Resonance
by Sameer Mahmood Zaheer Ramachandraiah GosuThis volume describes methods and protocols for the fragment-based screening of proteins using Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR). The initial chapter of the book discusses the principle of SPR for the identification of biomolecular interactions, while the subsequent chapters introduce methods for labelling proteins with different tags including, histidine and biotin tags. It also discusses techniques and factors that affect the amine and biotin-streptavidin coupling and methods to optimize the interactions. Next, it describes fragment preparation for screening in SPR and presents methods to calculate equilibrium dissociation constant (KD) and ligand efficiency (LE). It reviews techniques of next-generation injections that improve the efficiency of the characterization process over traditional SPR by determining the kinetics and affinity in a single step. Finally, the book elucidates a comprehensive yet representative description of challenges associated with the molecular interaction of proteins using SPR.
Methods for Genetic Risk Assessment
by David BrusickGenetic disease contributes to a major portion of our health care costs. While most of the human genetic burden is transmitted from generation to generation, environmental chemicals capable of reacting with germ cell DNA could produce new mutations, resulting in an even greater genetic liability for the next generation. The potential impact of environmental mutagens on the health and viability of other living things is important to consider as well. Methods for Genetic Risk Assessment features contributions from international experts to provide a comprehensive review of the current status of genetic risk assessment. You'll learn about various methods and strategies for when and how to conduct genetic risk assessments on human populations. You will also learn about the potential effects of environmental genotoxins on nonhuman organisms.
Methods for Human History: Studying Social, Cultural, and Biological Evolution
by Patrick ManningThis book presents a concise yet comprehensive survey of methods used in the expanding studies of human evolution, paying particular attention to new work on social evolution. The first part of the book presents principal methods for the study of biological, cultural, and social evolution, plus migration, group behavior, institutions, politics, and environment. The second part provides a chronological and analytical account of the development of these methods from 1850 to the present, showing how multidisciplinary rose to link physical, biological, ecological, and social sciences. The work is especially relevant for readers in history and social sciences but will be of interest to readers in biological and ecological fields who are interested in exploring a wide range of evolutionary studies.
Methods for Imaging Cell Membranes (Series in Cellular and Clinical Imaging)
by Luca Panconi Daniel Nieves Maria Makarova Dylan OwenThis book will serve as an introduction to microscopy and biomedical imaging methods, with a focus on the study of the distributions and dynamics of molecules on the cell surface. It will provide readers with an in-depth understanding of how modern microscopy methodology can be used to understand the organisation of cell membrane systems and how experiments can be designed around these methodologies. There are numerous methods employed to understand cell membrane organisation, but foremost among them are microscopy methods which can map the distributions of molecules on the cell surface and even map the biophysical properties of membranes themselves. Fluorescence microscopy has been especially widely used due to its specificity and relatively noninvasive nature, allowing live-cell imaging. However, the recent advance of super-resolution fluorescence microscopy has broken the previous resolution limit for this type of microscopy, which has been an important advancement in the field. Atomic force microscopy and electron microscopy have also been deployed to learn about membrane organisation and properties. Each chapter in this volume will be themed around measuring a particular property of cell membranes. In each case, the authors examine the range of methodology applicable to the task, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each one, and will also provide an overview of important discoveries that have been made using the methodology being discussed. The chapters will cover: • Measuring membrane protein distributions using single-molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM) • Measuring membrane protein dynamics and diffusion using fluorescence correla-tion spectroscopy (FCS) • Mapping membrane lipid backing using environmentally sensitive fluorescence probes • Mapping membrane thickness and rigidity using atomic force microscopy • Mapping membrane proteins and the cytoskeleton using electron microscopy This book will be a valuable resource to graduate and upper-level undergraduate students and industry researchers in the fields of cell biology, microbiology, microscopy, and medical imaging.
Methods for Investigation of Amino Acid and Protein Metabolism (Methods In Nutritional Research Ser. #2)
by Antoine E. El-KhouryContaining all the new as well as classical methodologies used in the investigation of amino acid and protein metabolism in human and animal models, this book is needed because of the dramatic increase in research in this field. There is no other book currently on the market that covers these methods of investigation.Methods for Investigation of Amino Acid and Protein Metabolism explores areas such as amino acid transfer across tissue membranes, past and new applications using stable isotopes, protein synthesis in organs and tissues, and more. Because of the importance of research methods in the field of amino acid and protein nutrition and metabolism, this book facilitates the reader's integration of the concepts involved in these investigative research methods and their corollaries.In addition to helping any nutrition investigator design and conduct appropriate research protocols in this area of nutrition, this book assists students who are planning to investigate amino acid and protein metabolism in humans or laboratory animals.
Methods for Neural Ensemble Recordings (Frontiers in Neuroscience)
by Miguel A. L. NicolelisExtensively updated and expanded, this second edition of a bestseller distills the current state-of-the-science and provides the nuts and bolts foundation of the methods involved in this rapidly growing science. With contributions from pioneering researchers, it includes microwire array design for chronic neural recordings, new surgical techniques for chronic implantation, microelectrode microstimulation of brain tissue, multielectrode recordings in the somatosensory system and during learning, as well as recordings from the central gustatory-reward pathways. It explores the use of Brain-Machine Interface to restore neurological function and proposes conceptual and technical approaches to human neural ensemble recordings in the future.
Methods for Plant Nucleus and Chromatin Studies: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2873)
by Célia Baroux Christophe TatoutThis volume provides a comprehensive collection of protocols that can be used to study plant chromatin structure and composition. Chapters divided into five sections detail the profiling of chromatin features in relation to epigenetic regulation, investigate the interaction between chromatin modifications and gene regulation, and explore the 3D spatial organization of the chromatin inside the nucleus. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Methods for Plant Nucleus and Chromatin Studies: Methods and Protocols aims to ensure successful results in the further study of this vital field.
Methods for Skin Absorption
by Barbara W. Kemppainen William G. ReifenrathThis up-to-date volume describes the wide variety of available methods concerning percutaneous absorption of drugs and toxins. It discusses in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each method. This unique publication provides a clear, systematic presentation of each aspect which must be considered when designing and performing skin penetration experiments and when interpreting results. It includes specific information regarding necessary supplies and equipment, along with commercial sources for these items. This state-of-the-art book is an ideal instructional manual for investigators uninitiated in performing percutaneous absorption and metabolism studies. Those involved with investigative dermatology, dermatological research, toxicology, and pharmacology will find this reference interesting and indispensable.
Methods for Solving Complex Problems in Fluids Engineering
by Can Kang Haixia Liu Yongchao Zhang Ning MaoThis book describes recently developed research methods used to study complex problems in fluid engineering, especially optical flow measurement, flow visualization and numerical methods. It includes a wealth of diagrams and images, and the content is presented in a step-by-step manner from beginning to end, helping readers grasp the central points of the book.The book also presents a number of practical cases, illustrating how the research methods covered can be concretely implemented. Lastly, the book offers a valuable point of departure for pursuing further research.
Methods for Studying Nucleic Acid/Drug Interactions
by YorkMeni Wanunu•Yitzhak TorSince most therapeutic efforts have been predominantly focused on pharmaceuticals that target proteins, there is an unmet need to develop drugs that intercept cellular pathways that critically involve nucleic acids. Progress in the discovery of nucleic acid binding drugs naturally relies on the availability of analytical methods that assess the eff
Methods for the Study of Deep-Sea Sediments, Their Functioning and Biodiversity
by Roberto DanovaroFor years scientists viewed the deep sea as calm, quiet, and undisturbed, with marine species existing in an ecologically stable and uniform environment. Recent discoveries have completely transformed that understanding and the deep sea is recognized as a complicated and dynamic environment with a rich diversity of marine species. Carefully designe
Methods in Actinobacteriology (Springer Protocols Handbooks)
by Dhanasekaran DharumaduraiThis volume details techniques on the study of Isolation, characterization, and exploration of actinobacteria in industrial, food, agricultural, and environmental microbiology. Chapters cover a wide range of basic and advanced techniques associated with research on isolation, characterization and identification of actinobacteria in soil, sediment, estuarine, water, Saltpan, Mangroves, plants, lichens, sea weeds, sea grass, animals-crab, snail, shrimp. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Methods in Actinobacteriology aims to be a useful practical guide to researches to help further their study in this field.
Methods in Alcohol-Related Neuroscience Research (Frontiers in Neuroscience)
by David M. Lovinger Yuan LiuWritten by a panel of experts, Methods in Alcohol-Related Neuroscience Research not only provides information of a technical nature but also gives an overview of the many areas in investigating the effects of alcohol on the brain. It gives technical guidance for investigators doing research at the molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioral levels. These techniques include a wide variety of approaches, ranging from gene mapping and examination of molecular interactions of alcohol at the sub-cellular level to recording of neural activities in freely-behaving animals and imaging alcohol effects on the living human brain.