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Managing Trust in Cyberspace
by Pradeep K. Atrey Sabu M. Thampi Bharat BhargavaIn distributed, open systems like cyberspace, where the behavior of autonomous agents is uncertain and can affect other agents' welfare, trust management is used to allow agents to determine what to expect about the behavior of other agents. The role of trust management is to maximize trust between the parties and thereby provide a basis for cooper
Endocrine Toxicology (Target Organ Toxicology Series)
by J. Charles Eldridge James T. StevensWith contributions by international experts in academia, chemical manufacturing, government research laboratories, regulatory agencies, and private consulting, this guide explores the potentially damaging influence of environmental agents on the endocrine system. It examines endocrine toxicology's increased importance in environmental safety issues
Information Security Management Handbook, Volume 4
by Harold F. Tipton Micki KrauseEvery year, in response to advancements in technology and new laws in different countries and regions, there are many changes and updates to the body of knowledge required of IT security professionals. Updated annually to keep up with the increasingly fast pace of change in the field, the Information Security Management Handbook is the single most
Computer-Aided Graphing and Simulation Tools for AutoCAD Users
by P. A. SimionescuThis book allows readers to expand the versatility of AutoCAD design and documentation software. It provides ready-to-use procedures and computer programs for solving problems in a variety of application areas, including computer-aided design, data visualization, evolutionary computation, numerical methods, single and multicriteria optimization, li
Water and Agricultural Sustainability Strategies
by Manjit S. KangAccording to the United Nations, 77 million people are expected to face water shortage by 2025, if people continue to use water at the current rate. More water than available would be needed to grow the worlds food during the next decade. As a result of scarcity of water, global annual food production losses could reach 350 million tons by 2025.Di
Sinusitis: From Microbiology To Management
by Itzhak BrookFilling a gap in the literature, this reference provides concise and practical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of sinusitis and furnishes an authoritative outline of our current understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition. Addressing a wide spectrum of issues related to the identification, epidemiology, and etiology of sinusi
Cytokines: Stress and Immunity, Second Edition
by Tania Sih Peter A. R. ClementCytokine involvement in the immune system's response to stress is now very well documented. Cytokine activity has been implicated in a variety of mental and physical diseases, and has been shown to have a significant role in fueling the vicious circle of depression and illness.The first edition of Cytokines: Stress and Immunity pointed out
Safety Concerns for Herbal Drugs
by Divya Vohora S. B. VohoraAre herbal drugs totally devoid of adverse effects when used alone, as herbal formulations, or in concurrent use with modern medicines? Safety Concerns for Herbal Drugs examines that question and others like it to give you the information you need to judge for yourself the balance between the risks and benefits associated with the therapeutic use o
Acoustics of Small Rooms
by Mendel Kleiner Jiri TichyMuch time is spent working out how to optimize the acoustics of large rooms, such as auditoria, but the acoustics of small rooms and environments can be just as vital. The expensive sound equipment of a recording studio or the stereo in a car or living room is likewise rendered useless if the acoustic environment is not right for them.Changes in wa
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
by Lawrence TurynBeginning with linear algebra and later expanding into calculus of variations, Advanced Engineering Mathematics provides accessible and comprehensive mathematical preparation for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students taking engineering courses. This book offers a review of standard mathematics coursework while effectively integrati
Surrogate Tissue Analysis: Genomic, Proteomic, and Metabolomic Approaches
by Michael E. Burczynski John C. RockettBoth an introduction and a fundamental reference, this book explores how to apply genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic technologies to surrogate tissue analysis. It reviews fundamental analytical issues and actual initial results generated using these technologies. The book covers transcriptional profiling (genomics), protein profiling (proteomics), methylation profiling (epigenomics), metabolite profiling (metabolomics) and additional biomarker identification methods that can be applied to surrogate tissues. This book is useful to researchers and scientists interested in applying novel methodologies for identifying biomarkers in the fields of pharmacology, toxicology, and medicine.
Mechanical Properties of Metallic Composites (Materials Engineering)
by Shojiro OchiaiProvides coverage of dispersion-hardened and fibre-reinforced alloys, addressing principal mechanisms, processing and applications. Mechanical behaviour based on dislocation theory and elastic-plastic mechanics is dealt with and data on advanced composites are provided.
High-Speed Cisco Networks: Planning, Design, and Implementation
by John R. VaccaHigh-Speed Cisco Networks: Planning, Design, and Implementation covers LAN/WAN technology and its benefits. The book lays out Cisco's complete line of products and describes their features and best applications. It provides critical details on routers and servers, switches and hubs, security products, network management tools, ATM products, other services and programs, and Internetwork Operating Systems (IOS). Cisco's routers, hubs, and switches are the core of the Internet and today's high-speed networks. Armed with this independent evaluation, the reader can design high-speed networks that meet current needs and scale to future requirements with confidence.
Submarine Groundwater
by Igor S. Zektser Lorne G. Everett Roald G. DzhamalovSustainable management of water resources is quickly increasing in importance on a global scale. An important piece of the puzzle is the characterization of marine water and determining its importance to geochemical budgets. To do this, submarine groundwater discharges must be carefully studied. Comprehensively exploring the subject, Submarine G
Liquid Crystals In Complex Geometries: Formed by Polymer And Porous Networks
by Slobodan Žumer Gregory Philip CrawfordFocusing on the applied and basic aspects of confined liquid crystals, this book provides a current treatise of the subject matter and places it in the broader context of electrooptic applications.
Microencapsulation: Methods and Industrial Applications, Second Edition (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences)
by Simon BenitaPresenting breakthrough research pertinent to scientists in a wide range of disciplines-from medicine and biotechnology to cosmetics and pharmacy-this Second Edition provides practical approaches to complex formulation problems encountered in the development of particulate delivery systems at the micro- and nano-size level. Completely revised and e
Electromagnetic Waves, Materials, and Computation with MATLAB
by Dikshitulu K. KalluriReadily available commercial software enables engineers and students to perform routine calculations and design without necessarily having a sufficient conceptual understanding of the anticipated solution. The software is so user-friendly that it usually produces a beautiful colored visualization of that solution, often camouflaging the fact that t
High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Phytochemical Analysis (Chromatographic Science Series)
by Joseph Sherma Monika Waksmundzka-HajnosThe powerful, efficient technique of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is essential to the standardization of plant-based drugs, identification of plant material, and creation of new herbal medicines. Filling the void in this critical area, High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Phytochemical Analysis is the first book to give a comp
Bridge Management: Proceedings of the Third International Conference
by M. J. Ryall J. E. Harding G.E.R. ParkeThis volume contains the papers presented at the Third International Conference on Bridge Management, held at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK on 14-17 April 1996.
Understanding Drug Release and Absorption Mechanisms: A Physical and Mathematical Approach
by Mario Grassi Gabriele Grassi Romano Lapasin Italo ColomboDemand for better reliability from drug delivery systems has caused designers and researchers to move away from trial-and-error approaches and toward model-based methods of product development. Developing such models requires cross-disciplinary physical, mathematical, and physiological knowledge. Combining these areas under a single cover, Under
Hydrodynamics VI: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Hydrodynamics, Perth, Western Australia, 24-26 November 2004
by Liang Cheng Kervin YeowThe International Conference on Hydrodynamics is an increasingly important event at which academics, researchers and practitioners can exchange new ideas and their research findings. This volume contains papers from the 2004 conference covering a wide range of subjects within hydrodynamics, including traditional engineering, architectural and mecha
Pressure-Sensitive Design, Theoretical Aspects
by Istvan BenedekGrowing interest in the formulation of pressure-sensitive adhesives as described in the first edition of this book ( Pressure-Sensitive Formulation, VSP, 2000) required a new, enlarged edition including the design of pressure-sensitive adhesives as a separate volume. Developments in the understanding of pressure sensitivity were necessary to use ma
Multi-purpose High-rise Towers and Tall Buildings
by H. R. Viswanath J.J.A. Tolloczko J. N. ClarkeInterest continues to develop in the design and construction of high-rise towers and tall buildings, structures with heights ranging from 75m to 500m and even more. This volume presents the papers from the third in a series of international conferences on the subject, organised by the International Federation of High-rise Structures. The papers hav
Assembly Processes: Finishing, Packaging, and Automation (Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering, Second Edition)
by Richard CrowsonToday's fast-paced manufacturing culture demands a handbook that provides how-to, no-holds-barred, no-frills information. Completely revised and updated, the Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering is now presented in four volumes. Keeping the same general format as the first edition, this second edition not only provides more information but makes i
TRP Ion Channel Function in Sensory Transduction and Cellular Signaling Cascades (Frontiers in Neuroscience)
by Wolfgang B. Liedtke Stefan HellerSince the first TRP ion channel was discovered in Drosophila melanogaster in 1989, the progress made in this area of signaling research has yielded findings that offer the potential to dramatically impact human health and wellness. Involved in gateway activity for all five of our senses, TRP channels have been shown to respond to a wide range of st