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Epigenetics and Human Reproduction
by Saadi Khochbin Sophie RousseauxEpigenetics is a rapidly expanding field in medical and biological research which concerns heritable traits that are not attributable to changes in the DNA sequence. Epigenetic mechanisms play key roles in many biological processes, and it has become clear that their disruption can gives rise to diverse pathologies in humans. Edited by preeminent experts, Sophie Rousseaux and Saadi Khochbin, this volume in the 'Epigenetics and Human Health' series discusses the role of epigenetics in human reproduction
Tackling Turbulent Flows in Engineering
by Anupam DewanThe emphasis of this book is on engineering aspects of fluid turbulence. The book explains for example how to tackle turbulence in industrial applications. It is useful to several disciplines, such as, mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace engineers and also to professors, researchers, beginners, under graduates and post graduates. The following issues are emphasized in the book: - Modeling and computations of engineering flows: The author discusses in detail the quantities of interest for engineering turbulent flows and how to select an appropriate turbulence model; Also, a treatment of the selection of appropriate boundary conditions for the CFD simulations is given. - Modeling of turbulent convective heat transfer: This is encountered in several practical situations. It basically needs discussion on issues of treatment of walls and turbulent heat fluxes. - Modeling of buoyancy driven flows, for example, smoke issuing from chimney, pollutant discharge into water bodies, etc
Memory Mass Storage
by Federico Tiziani Giovanni Campardo Massimo IaculoMemory Mass Storage describes the fundamental storage technologies, like Semiconductor, Magnetic, Optical and Uncommon, detailing the main technical characteristics of the storage devices. It deals not only with semiconductor and hard disk memory, but also with different ways to manufacture and assembly them, and with their application to meet market requirements. It also provides an introduction to the epistemological issues arising in defining the process of remembering, as well as an overview on human memory, and an interesting excursus about biological memories and their organization, to better understand how the best memory we have, our brain, is able to imagine and design memory.
Testing Molecular Wires
by Mateusz WielopolskiThe field of molecular electronics and organic photovoltaics is steadily growing. One of the major themes in molecular electronics is the construction, measurement, and understanding of the current-voltage response of an electronic circuit, in which molecules may act as conducting elements. The investigated molecular structures in this thesis have been shown to be suitable for distance-independent charge transport. More precisely, the systems investigated were of particular interest due to their ability to provide efficient electronic coupling between electroactive units, and display wire-like behavior in terms of transferring charges from donors to acceptors. Besides impacting on the field of molecular electronics, the results of this research also has applications in the design and development of light harvesting, photoconversion and catalytic modules. This work is a great asset to the field of charge transport through organic pi-conjugated molecules.
Models of the Atomic Nucleus
by Norman D. CookVery intuitive and physically precise visualization software for nuclear models Database of all nuclei and isotopes included All nuclear parameters are adjustable in a wide range Comprehensive and introductory book on nuclear models Platform invariant software (Windows, Unix, Mac)
Stellar Physics
by A. Y. Blinov Gennady S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan M. Romanova"Stellar Physics" is a an outstanding book in the growing body of literature on star formation and evolution. Not only does the author, a leading expert in the field, very thoroughly present the current state of knowledge on stellar physics, but he handles with equal care the many problems that this field of research still faces. A bibliography with well over 1000 entries makes this book an unparalleled reference source. "Stellar Evolution and Stability" is the second of two volumes and can be read, as can the first volume "Fundamental Concepts and Stellar Equilibrium," as a largely independent work. It traces in great detail the evolution of protostars towards the main sequence and beyond this to the last stage of stellar evolution, with the corresponding vast range from white dwarfs to supernovae explosions, gamma-ray bursts and black hole formation. The book concludes with special chapters on the dynamical, thermal and pulsing stability of stars. This second edition is carefully updated in the areas of pre-supernova models, magnetorotational supernovae, and the theory of accretion disks around black holes. Additional sections have been added on strange quark stars, jet formation and collimation, radiation-driven winds in strong gravitational fields and gamma-ray bursts.
Lean Time Management
by Ralph BruggerDer Autor bietet seinen Lesern in diesem Band eine Mischung aus intelligentem Infotainment und unterhaltsamem Leseabenteuer: In erheiternden Zeitreisen transportiert er auf ungewöhnliche Art und Weise Erkenntnisse über die Zeit. Für den Umgang mit der Zeit liefert er überraschende Anregungen und empfiehlt zwei Sofortmaßnahmen, mit denen jeder gerettet werden kann, der unter Zeitnot leidet. Das Buch des Autors ist die ungewöhnlichste "Zeitrettungsaktion", seit es Zeitmanagement gibt.
The Human Brain
by Miguel Marín-PadillaThis book is unique among the current literature in that it systematically documents the prenatal structural development of the human brain. It is based on lifelong study using essentially a single staining procedure, the classic rapid Golgi procedure, which ensures an unusual and desirable uniformity in the observations. The book is amply illustrated with 81 large, high-quality color photomicrographs never previously reproduced. These photomicrographs, obtained at 6, 7, 11, 15, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 weeks of gestation, offer a fascinating insight into the sequential prenatal development of neurons, blood vessels, and glia in the human brain.
The Physics of the Manhattan Project
by B. Cameron ReedThe development of nuclear weapons during the Manhattan Project is one of the most significant scientific events of the twentieth century. This book, prepared by a gifted teacher of physics, explores the challenges that faced the members of the Manhattan project. In doing so it gives a clear introduction to fission weapons at the level of an upper-level undergraduate physics student. Details of nuclear reactions, their energy release, the fission process, how critical masses can be estimated, how fissile materials are produced, and what factors complicate bomb design are covered. An extensive list of references and a number of problems for self-study are included. Links are given to several spreadsheets with which users can run many of the calculations for themselves.
Entropy Coders of the H.264/AVC Standard
by Thinh M. Le Xiaohua Tian Yong LianThis book presents a collection of algorithms and VLSI architectures of entropy (or statistical) codecs of recent video compression standards, with focus on the H.264/AVC standard. For any visual data compression scheme, there exists a combination of two, or all of the following three stages: spatial, temporal, and statistical compression. General readers are first introduced with the various algorithms of the statistical coders. The VLSI implementations are also reviewed and discussed. Readers with limited hardware design background are also introduced with a design methodology starting from performance-complexity analyses to software/hardware co-simulation. A typical design of the Contextbased Adaptive Binary Arithmetic Coding (CABAC) encoder is also presented in details. To support System-on-Chip design environment, the CABAC design is wrapped with a SoC-based Wishbone system bus interface.
Topology and Geometry for Physics
by Helmut EschrigA concise but self-contained introduction of the central concepts of modern topology and differential geometry on a mathematical level is given specifically with applications in physics in mind. All basic concepts are systematically provided including sketches of the proofs of most statements. Smooth finite-dimensional manifolds, tensor and exterior calculus operating on them, homotopy, (co)homology theory including Morse theory of critical points, as well as the theory of fiber bundles and Riemannian geometry, are treated. Examples from physics comprise topological charges, the topology of periodic boundary conditions for solids, gauge fields, geometric phases in quantum physics and gravitation.
New Frontiers of Nanoparticles and Nanocomposite Materials
by Andreas Öchsner Ali ShokuhfarThe development of nanomaterials opens the possibility for new materials with outstanding properties compared to classical engineering materials. These materials can find applications in different fields such as medical treatment or structural mechanics. This monograph focuses on two major groups of nanomaterials, i.e.nanoparticels and nanocomposites. Nanopartices, for example in the form of hollow particles, allow for new possibilities in drug delivery. Different aspects of nanoparticles ranging from manufacturing to modeling and simulation are covered. Nanocomposite materials are formed by mixing two or more dissimilar materials at the nanoscale in order to control and develop new and improved structures and properties. The properties of nanocomposites depend not only on the individual components used but also on the morphology and the interfacial characteristics. Nanocomposite coatings and materials are one of the most exciting and fastest growing areas of research and novel properties being continuously developed which are previously unknown in the constituent materials. Thus, the second part of this monograph gives an overview on the latest developments in the area of composites and coatings based on nanomaterials.
Statistics in Clinical Vaccine Trials
by Jozef NautaThis monograph offers well-founded training and expertise on the statistical analysis of data from clinical vaccine trials, i.e., immunogenicity and vaccine field efficacy studies. The book's scope is practical rather than theoretical. It opens with two introductory chapters on the immunology of vaccines to provide readers with the necessary background knowledge. It then continues with an in-depth exploration of the statistical methodology. Many real-life examples and SAS codes are presented, making application of the methods straightforward. Topics discussed include maximum likelihood estimation for censored antibody titers, ANCOVA for antibody values, analysis of equivalence and non-inferiority immunogenicity trial data, analysis of data from vaccine field efficacy trials (including data from studies with recurrent infection data), fitting protection curves to data of challenge or field efficacy studies, and the analysis of vaccine safety data.
Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Archaeometry, 13th - 16th May 2008, Siena, Italy
by Isabella Turbanti-MemmiThe book contains the Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Archaeometry, 12th May 2008, Siena, Italy. The aim of the Symposium is to promote the development and use of scientific techniques in order to extract archaeological and historical information from cultural heritage and the paleoenvironment. It involves all Natural Sciences and all types of objects and materials related with human activity. Papers deal with the development and/or application of scientific techniques for extracting information related to human activities of the past, including the biological nature of man himself and the environment in which he lived. Topics include: Field Archaeology and Intergrated Site Studies; Archaeo-chronometry including recent developments in Radiocarbon Dating; Human - Environment Interactions including Geoarchaeology, Palaeoclimate studies, Landscape Archaeology, Environmental reconstructions, etc.; Bioarchaeology; Food preparation and consumption in Antiquity; the Technology and Provenance of Stone, Plaster, Pigments;Ceramics, Glazes, Glass and Vitreous Materials, Metals and Metallurgical Ceramics; and Micro/nano diagnostic techniques.
Heutige bewaffnete Konflikte als Herausforderungen an das humanitäre Völkerrecht
by Hans-Joachim Heintze Knut IpsenAus Anlass des 60sten Jahrestages der Genfer Konventionen wird aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln in dem Sammelband die Frage untersucht, ob diese Normen noch auf heutige Konflikte anwendbar sind und in wieweit sie einer Weiterentwicklung bedürfen. So wird am Beispiel des Irak hinterfragt, ob das klassische Recht der Okkupation noch anwendbar ist, ob es sich beim Kampf gegen den Terrorismus um einen Krieg handelt und welches Verhältnis zwischen dem Menschenrechtsschutz und dem humanitären Völkerrecht besteht.
Carbon and Oxide Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications (Advanced Structured Materials #5)
by Noorhana YahyaThis volume covers all aspects of carbon and oxide based nanostructured materials. The topics include synthesis, characterization and application of carbon-based namely carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibres, fullerenes, carbon filled composites etc. In addition, metal oxides namely, ZnO, TiO2, Fe2O3, ferrites, garnets etc., for various applications like sensors, solar cells, transformers, antennas, catalysts, batteries, lubricants, are presented. The book also includes the modeling of oxide and carbon based nanomaterials. The book covers the topics: Synthesis, characterization and application of carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibres, fullerenes Synthesis, characterization and application of oxide based nanomaterials. Nanostructured magnetic and electric materials and their applications. Nanostructured materials for petro-chemical industry. Oxide and carbon based thin films for electronics and sustainable energy. Theory, calculations and modeling of nanostructured materials.
Iron Catalysis
by Bernd PlietkerJuan I. Padrón and Víctor S. Martín: Catalysis by means of Fe-based Lewis acids; Hiroshi Nakazawa*, Masumi Itazaki: Fe-H Complexes in Catalysis; Kristin Schröder, Kathrin Junge, Bianca Bitterlich, and Matthias Beller: Fe-catalyzed Oxidation Reactions of Olefins, Alkanes and Alcohols: Involvement of Oxo- and Peroxo Complexes; Chi-Ming Che, Cong-Ying Zhou, Ella Lai-Ming Wong: Catalysis by Fe=X Complexes (X=NR, CR2); René Peters, Daniel F. Fischer and Sascha Jautze: Ferrocene and Half Sandwich Complexes as Catalysts with Iron Participation; Markus Jegelka, Bernd Plietker: Catalysis by Means of Complex Ferrates.
Grundlagen der Technischen Dokumentation
by Lars KothesTechnische Dokumentation ist die Aufbereitung und Publikation technischer Sachverhalte und Abläufe. Dabei spielen die Strukturierung der Information, die prägnante Formulierung von Texten, die visuelle Aufbereitung und die Wahl des Mediums eine wesentliche Rolle. Die Berücksichtigung von Gesetzen, Normen und Richtlinien kann dazu beitragen, Hersteller vor Schadensersatzforderungen zu schützen. Das Buch vermittelt grundlegendes Wissen für die externe Technische Dokumentation von Maschinen, Anlagen und anderen technischen Produkten.
Wenn Zwänge das Leben einengen
by Nicolas Hoffmann Birgit HofmannWenn Zwänge das Leben einengen Zwangsgedanken und Zwangshandlungen können das Leben völlig lähmen oder ersticken. Von Angst- oder Ekelgefühlen getrieben, sieht sich der Betroffene gezwungen, die schrecklichsten Gedanken zu denken oder die unsinnigsten Handlungen auszuführen. So kommt es zu endlosen oder zeitraubenden Kontrollen, etwa ob die elektrischen Geräte ausgeschaltet sind. Oder der Betroffene verbringt sehr viel Zeit damit, seine Hände von vermeintlich gefährlichen Bakterien zu befreien. Ursachen, Behandlungsmethoden und Möglichkeiten der Selbsthilfe Die Autoren zeigen in ihrem Buch, wie Zwangserkrankungen entstehen welche Formen von Zwangserkrankungen es gibt welche Möglichkeiten die moderne Psychotherapie bietet, sich allein oder mit Unterstützung eines Therapeuten von diesen lästigen Ritualen zu befreien wie man als Angehöriger seinem Partner helfen kann. Geschrieben für Zwangskranke und ihre Angehörigen, für Therapeuten und Berater, die dieses Buch ihren Klienten empfehlen können, sowie für alle Interessierte. Der Klassiker für Betroffene - erweitert und mit neuen Übungen
Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
by Gerd Gross Stephen K. TyringThis comprehensive, up-to-date reference book is intended to serve as the standard guide in the field. It covers the epidemiology and etiology of the various sexually transmitted infections and associated diseases, reviews novel diagnostic methods, and discusses in depth both new and established treatment methods. An important part of the book is devoted to prevention and particularly to immunoprevention by vaccination. Related issues such as sexual abuse, psychosocial aspects, and economic and political considerations are also included. The expertise of many worldwide renowned specialists and superb color illustrations make this book a valuable resource for practitioners from a variety of medical disciplines. It has a reader-friendly structure with "core messages" and "take-home pearls".
Cosmogenic Radionuclides: Theory and Applications in the Terrestrial and Space Environments (Physics of Earth and Space Environments)
by Jürg Beer Ken Mccracken Rudolf Von SteigerCosmogenic radionuclides are radioactive isotopes which are produced by natural processes and distributed within the Earth system. With a holistic view of the environment the authors show in this book how cosmogenic radionuclides can be used to trace and to reconstruct the history of a large variety of processes. They discuss the way in which cosmogenic radionuclides can assist in the quantification of complex processes in the present-day environment. The book aims to demonstrate to the reader the strength of analytic tools based on cosmogenic radionuclides, their contribution to almost any field of modern science, and how these tools may assist in the solution of many present and future problems that we face here on Earth. The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the basic principles behind the applications of cosmogenic (and other) radionuclides as environmental tracers and dating tools. The second section of the book discusses in some detail the production of radionuclides by cosmic radiation, their transport and distribution in the atmosphere and the hydrosphere, their storage in natural archives, and how they are measured. The third section of the book presents a number of examples selected to illustrate typical tracer and dating applications in a number of different spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, solar physics and astronomy). At the same time the authors have outlined the limitations of the use of cosmogenic radionuclides. Written on a level understandable by graduate students without specialist skills in physics or mathematics, the book addresses a wide audience, ranging from archaeology, biophysics, and geophysics, to atmospheric physics, hydrology, astrophysics and space science.
AE-Manual der Endoprothetik: Hüfte und Hüftrevision
by Lutz Claes Carsten Perka Maximilian Rudert Peter KirschnerErfahrene Autoren vermitteln in dem Band umfassendes Basis- und Expertenwissen zur Hüftendoprothetik. Neben der Entwicklung der Alloarthroplastik, Biomechanik, Design, Werkstoffen und Tribologie wird insbesondere die Operationstechnik bei primären und sekundären Coxarthrosen, hüftnahen Tumoren sowie bei der Revision gelockerter und infizierter Endoprothesen dargestellt und mit zahlreichen Abbildungen verständlich gemacht. Der Band ist Teil des Gesamtwerks "Manual der Endoprothetik", herausgegeben von der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Endoprothetik.
Biology of Earthworms (Soil Biology #24)
by Ayten KaracaEarthworms, which belong to the order Oligochaeta, comprise roughly 3,000 species grouped into five families. Earthworms have been called 'ecosystem engineers'; much like human engineers, they change the structure of their environments. Earthworms are very versatile and are found in nearly all terrestrial ecosystems. They play an important role in forest and agricultural ecosystems. This Soil Biology volume describes the various facets of earthworms, such as their role in soil improvement, soil structure, and the biocontrol of soil-borne plant fungal diseases. Reviews discuss earthworms' innate immune system, molecular markers to address various issues of earthworm ecology, earthworm population dynamics, and the influences of organic farming systems and tillage. Further topics include the characteristics of vermicompost, relationships between soil earthworms and enzymes, the role of spermathecae, copulatory behavior, and adjustment of the donated sperm volume.
Torsion and Shear Stresses in Ships
by Mohamed ShamaIn the last few decades, much research work was conducted to improve ship structure analysis and design. Most of the efforts were directed to improve the strength of hull girder and to use the method of finite element analysis more efficiently and effectively. Because of the high degree of complexity of ship structures the interaction between hull girder strength and local strength require special attention. The complex system of stresses could produce unacceptable deformations and high values of equivalent stresses. This book covers an area of ship structure analysis and design that has not been exhaustively covered by other books on ship structures in a simple form. It presents the basic concepts of the methods and procedures required to calculate torsion and shear stresses in ship structures. Moreover, it is enhanced with a set of some solved and unsolved problems, very useful for students of naval and marine engineering.
Functional Anatomy of the Sleep-Wakefulness Cycle: Wakefulness
by Fernando Reinoso-Suárez Miguel Garzón Isabel De AndrésSleep is a necessary, active, diverse and periodic condition, homeostatically regulated and precisely meshed with waking time into the sleep-wakefulness cycle. The authors present a detailed and updated review of the structures involved in the phase of wakefulness, including their morphological, functional and chemical characteristics, as well as their anatomical connections