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Mechatronic Systems Techniques and Applications (Mechatronic Systems, Techniques and Applications)
by Cornelius T. LeondesThe technical committee on mechatronics formed by the International Federation for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, in Prague, Czech Republic, adopted the following definition for the term: Mechatronics is the Synergistic combination of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in the design products and manufa
Cell Separation Methods and Applications
by Diether Recktenwald Andreas Radbruch"Offers complete coverage and assessment of cell separation technologies for analytical and preparative isolations of biological cell populations-demonstrating how to select and devise optimal sorting strategies for applications in biochemistry, immunology, cell and molecular biology, and clinical research. "
Glycans in Cell Interaction and Recognition
by Matthew J. Sottile Timothy G. Mattson Craig E. RasmussenGlycoproteins play an important role in the regulation of gene expression, cell growth, migration, differentiation and apoptosis. Over the last decade, research has highlighted the therapeutic implications of glycoproteins for many physiological and pathological processes, such as inflammation, arthritis and metastasis. The first part of the book d
Handbook of Organophosphorus Chemistry
by Robert EngelThis practical work summarizes the development of organophosphorus chemistry in topical areas and details the discipline's current state - providing applications and experimental procedures throughout.;Written by 18 leading authorities in the field, the Handbook of Organophosphorus Chemistry: examines advances in the mechanistic understanding of the Perkow and related organophosphorus reactions; describes methods for the reduction of quinquevalent to trivalent phosphorus and their applications to standard synthetic procedures; emphasizes the preparation of phosphonates bearing hydroxy, amino, and thiol functions at the alpha-position relative to the phosphoryl group; reviews the basics of NMR as it applies to the 31P nucleus, considering the use of the latest measurement techniques in solving structural and mechanistic problems; compares the characteristics of polymer-based and monomeric materials; and presents recent progress in the design of insecticides and covers their chemical and biological characteristics.;Generously referenced with close to 3000 bibliographic citations, the Handbook of Organophosphorus Chemistry is an important volume for organic, medicinal, and agricultural chemists and biochemists; pharmacists; chemical engineers; and graduate-level students in these disciplines.
Redox Regulation of Cell Signaling and Its Clinical Application (Oxidative Stress and Disease)
by Lester Packer Junji YodoiPresents recent developments in the rapidly expanding field of redox regulation research. The book examines insights into intracellular communication and new techniques for diagnosing and treating diseases associated with oxidation and reduction. It focuses on important cellular mechanisms, such as redox reactions related to thioredoxin (TRX)/adult
Cell Invasion
by Jyrki HeinoProvides an overview of cell invasion. Topics include information on the cellular matrix, cell surface integrins, matrix metalloproteinases and proteinases, and the interplay between protein families.
Pharmacogenomics in Admixed Populations
by Dr. G. Suarez-KurtzEthnic specificity has become an integral part of research in the overlapping sciences of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics in Admixed Populations was conceived to compile pharmacogenetic/-genomic (PGx) data from peoples of four continents: Africa, America, Asia and Oceania, where admixture and population stratification occurs
Fundamentals of Leisure Business Success: A Manager's Guide to Achieving Success in the Leisure and Recreation Industry
by William WinstonIn Fundamentals of Leisure Business Success, you'll sidestep the theoretical, overly academic jargon that often bogs down books dealing with leisure and recreation and discover many revolutionary, practical ways that these theories translate into the everyday realities of market share, employee management, and all-out business survival. You'll have the benefit of 20 years of actual experience in the leisure and recreation field at your disposal so you can master the importance of contemporary business and management techniques.
The Criminal Justice System: An Introduction, Fifth Edition
by Ronald J. Waldron Chester L. Quarles David H. McElreath Michelle E. Waldron David Ethan MilsteinThe Criminal Justice System: An Introduction, Fifth Edition incorporates the latest developments in the field while retaining the basic organization of previous editions which made this textbook so popular. Exploring the police, prosecutors, courts, and corrections, including probation and parole, the book moves chronologically through the differen
Medical Error and Harm: Understanding, Prevention, and Control
by Milos JenicekRecent debate over healthcare and its spiraling costs has brought medical error into the spotlight as an indicator of everything that is ineffective, inhumane, and wasteful about modern medicine. But while the tendency is to blame it all on human error, it is a much more complex problem that involves overburdened systems, constantly changing techno
Handbook for Death Scene Investigators
by Jay DixHandbook for Death Scene Investigators provides concise information in a handy, pocket-sized (3 1/2" x 6") format - perfect for on-the-scene reference.Details about sudden natural deaths by disease and accidents are emphasized in this guidebook, complemented with practical information on:reviewing a medical chartcollecting evidenceobtaining a medic
Development and the Politics of Human Rights (Public Administration and Public Policy)
by Scott Nicholas Romaniuk Marguerite MarlinDespite decades spent confronting human rights violations around the world, particularly in regions of instability, the issue remains one of the most divisive, chaotic, and challenging to address. Development and the Politics of Human Rights takes a much-needed holistic approach. It unpacks the questions of human advocacy and policy, identifies tra
Students, Schools, and Our Climate Moment: Acting Now to Secure Our Future
by Laura A. Schifter Jonathan KleinA call to action that promotes K–12 schools and students as key contributors to climate solutions
Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers (Clark's Companion Essential Guides)
by Ken Holmes Marcus Elkington Phil HarrisThe second edition of this easy-to-understand pocket guide remains an invaluable tool for students, assistant practitioners and radiographers. Providing an accessible introduction to the subject in a reader-friendly format, it includes diagrams and photographs to support the text. Each chapter provides clear learning objectives and a series of MCQs to test reader assimilation of the material. The book opens with overviews of image production, basic mathematics and imaging physics, followed by detailed chapters on the physics relevant to producing diagnostic images using X-rays and digital technologies. The content has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on CT imaging and additional material on radioactivity, dosimetry, and imaging display and manipulation.Clark’s Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers supports students in demonstrating an understanding of the fundamental definitions of physics applied to radiography … all you need to know to pass your exams!
Strategies and Responses to Crime: Thinking Locally, Acting Globally (International Police Executive Symposium Co-Publications)
by Melchor De Guzman Aiedeo Mintie Das Dilip K. DasEvery year, esteemed scholars and practitioners meet at the International Police Executive Symposium to discuss contemporary issues in policing and share ideas about effective strategies in their jurisdictions. Drawn from the proceedings at the Thirteenth Annual Meeting held in Turkey and updated with new developments since the conference, Strategi
Pharmacology of Opioid Peptides
by Leon F. TsengThis book is being published at a time when opioid receptors have recently been cloned. The structural characteristics of opioid receptors and the recent advances in their molecular cloning and expression are explicated. Connecting these cloned opioid receptors with the pharmacology of opioid receptor actions is of particular importance. The use of
Multidimensional Discrete Unitary Transforms: Representation: Partitioning, and Algorithms (Signal Processing and Communications)
by Artyom M. Grigoryan Sos S. AgaianThis reference presents a more efficient, flexible, and manageable approach to unitary transform calculation and examines novel concepts in the design, classification, and management of fast algorithms for different transforms in one-, two-, and multidimensional cases. Illustrating methods to construct new unitary transforms for best algorithm sele
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: The Lefaivre Rainbow Effect
by Christine LefaivreThe Lefaivre Rainbow Effect is a groundbreaking treatment for those suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This strategy is different from most others because it is individually designed for each client and focuses on the cognitive retraining of the brain based on pre-injury lifestyle as well as the organic damage to the brain, rather than
Handbook of Administrative Reform: An International Perspective (Public Administration and Public Policy)
by Jerri Killian Niklas EklundThe field of public administration currently lacks sufficient resources for understanding the rationale, implications, and inherent practices of reforming government administration around the world.The Handbook of Administrative Reform satisfies this need by bringing together diverse international experts to analyze the sensible processes an
What Every Engineer Should Know About Decision Making Under Uncertainty
by John X. WangCovering the prediction of outcomes for engineering decisions through regression analysis, this succinct and practical reference presents statistical reasoning and interpretational techniques to aid in the decision making process when faced with engineering problems. The author emphasizes the use of spreadsheet simulations and decision trees as important tools in the practical application of decision making analyses and models to improve real-world engineering operations. He offers insight into the realities of high-stakes engineering decision making in the investigative and corporate sectors by optimizing engineering decision variables to maximize payoff.
Stentless Bioprostheses
by Hans A. Huysmans Tirone E. David Stephen WestabyThis text is divided into seven sections covering the applications, uses, effects and designs of stentless bioprostheses. The three opening chapters describe the paediatric applications of stentless bioprostheses, with reference to aortic valve replacement and right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction Chapters in the second section discuss the
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: Mechanisms and New Methods for Analyzing Risks
by Claire M. Lathers Paul L. Schraeder Jan E. Leestma Braxton B. Wannamaker Richard L. Verrier Steven C. SchachterSudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: Mechanisms and New Methods for Analyzing Risks builds on earlier works focusing on the clinical problem of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). This book presents a methodology for identifying and classifying clusters of risks that lead to SUDEP. Developed over the last two years, the SUDEP Classificatio
Systems Engineering and Analysis of Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems
by William Wolfgang ArrasmithElectro-optical and infrared systems are fundamental in the military, medical, commercial, industrial, and private sectors. Systems Engineering and Analysis of Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems integrates solid fundamental systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques with the technical focus of contemporary electro-optical and infrared optics, imaging, and detection methodologies and systems. The book provides a running case study throughout that illustrates concepts and applies topics learned. It explores the benefits of a solid systems engineering-oriented approach focused on electro-optical and infrared systems.This book covers fundamental systems engineering principles as applied to optical systems, demonstrating how modern-day systems engineering methods, tools, and techniques can help you to optimally develop, support, and dispose of complex, optical systems. It introduces contemporary systems development paradigms such as model-based systems engineering, agile development, enterprise architecture methods, systems of systems, family of systems, rapid prototyping, and more. It focuses on the connection between the high-level systems engineering methodologies and detailed optical analytical methods to analyze, and understand optical systems performance capabilities.Organized into three distinct sections, the book covers modern, fundamental, and general systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques needed throughout an optical system’s development lifecycle (SDLC); optical systems building blocks that provide necessary optical systems analysis methods, techniques, and technical fundamentals; and an integrated case study that unites these two areas. It provides enough theory, analytical content, and technical depth that you will be able to analyze optical systems from both a systems and technical perspective.
Multimetallic and Macromolecular Inorganic Photochemistry (Molecular and Supramolecular Photochemistry)
by V. Ramamurthy Kirk S. SchanzeA description of applications to electrical conductors, nonlinear optical devices, polymer light-omitting diodes (LEDs), electronic devices, batteries, antistatic coatings, and transistors. It reviews cases of metal-organic polymers incorporated with traditional organic polymers; assesses key properties of conjugated polymers; discusses features of
Degradable Polymers, Recycling, and Plastics Waste Management
by AlbertssonBased on the International Workshop on Controlled Life-Cycle of Polymeric Materials held in Stockholm, this work examines degradable polymers and the recycling of plastic materials. It highlights recent results on recycling and waste management, including topics such as renewable resources, degradation, processing and products, and environmental is