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Food Exploitation By Social Insects: Ecological, Behavioral, and Theoretical Approaches
by Stefan Jarau Michael HrncirOmnipresent in virtually all terrestrial ecosystems and of undisputed ecological and economical importance, the study of social insects is an area that continues to attract a vast number of researchers. As a consequence, a huge amount of information about their biology and ecology has accumulated. Distilling this scattered information into a highly
Spinal Reconstruction: Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering
by Paul Park Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski Robert F. McLain Debra J. Trantolo Michael J. Yaszemski Iain H. KalfasWith an ever-expanding array of biomaterials and implant devices appearing in the field, Spinal Reconstruction: Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering helps surgeons assess and utilize the latest technologies to improve the reconstruction of the spine and enhance the reconstitution of diseased spinal segments. With
Handbook of Helminthiasis for Public Health
by D. W. Crompton Lorenzo SavioliWritten by internationally respected experts, Handbook of Human Helminthiasis provides information essential in the development of an integrated approach to the prevention, control and treatment of disease caused by endoparasitic helminths. The text is divided into sections dealing with the main groups of helminth infections and the diseases they i
An Overview of Biomedical Implants: Biomaterials for the Human Body
by Tolou ShokuhfarUnderstand the core materials that create biomedical innovation Some of the greatest medical advances in recent decades have come in the form of biomedical implants. Whether in the form of traditional orthopedic implants, medical devices for the cardiovascular system, or polymer-based ocular implants, biomedical implants can be lifesaving or life-transforming interventions. The biomaterials which comprise these implants are a vital area of ongoing research, but no prior volume has ever taken comprehensive stock of this subject and its growing applications. An Overview of Biomedical Implants fills this gap with a thorough overview of all major biomaterials and their role in biomedical implants. Composed for an interdisciplinary audience, the book addresses all scales and areas of application. The result is an essential resource in this critical ongoing area of biomedical research. An Overview of Biomedical Implants readers will also find: Description of the relationship between every specific biomaterial and its role in each major implant categoryDetailed discussion of nanoscale to molecular-scale to industrial-scale biomaterialsConcrete examples in every chapter, along with a list of pertinent references An Overview of Biomedical Implants is ideal for physicians, scientists, and engineers—those working in the area of biomaterials, medical, biological and chemical and applied physics, pharmaceutical science and as a reference for professors and students in these areas.
Flexible, Reliable Software: Using Patterns and Agile Development (Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing)
by Henrik B. ChristensenFlexible, Reliable Software: Using Patterns and Agile Development guides students through the software development process. By describing practical stories, explaining the design and programming process in detail, and using projects as a learning context, the text helps readers understand why a given technique is required and why techniqu
Learning Curves: Theory, Models, and Applications (Systems Innovation Book Series)
by Mohamad Y. JaberWritten by international contributors, Learning Curves: Theory, Models, and Applications first draws a learning map that shows where learning is involved within organizations, then examines how it can be sustained, perfected, and accelerated. The book reviews empirical findings in the literature in terms of different sources for learning and partia
Flax: The genus Linum
by Alister D. Muir Neil D. WestcottLinum usitatissimum is a widely distributed plant that has a long history of traditional use as both an industrial oil and fiber crop. It is known as linseed in the United Kingdom, or flax in North America. For the last 15 years, there has been a steadily growing interest in the medicinal and nutraceutical value of flax, including experimental evid
Product Design Methods and Practices
by Henry W. Stoll"Focuses on functional, aesthetically pleasing, mechanically reliable, and easily made products that improve profitability for manufacturers and provide long-term satisfaction for customers. Offers concrete, practical insight immediately applicable to new product design and development projects."
Introduction to Biofuels (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series)
by David M. MousdaleWhat role will biofuels play in the scientific portfolio that might bring energy independence and security, revitalize rural infrastructures, and wean us off of our addiction to oil? The shifting energy landscape of the 21st century, with its increased demand for renewable energy technology, poses a worrying challenge. Discussing the multidisciplin
Handbook of Applied Economic Statistics (Statistics: A Series of Textbooks and Monographs)
by Aman Ullah David E. A. GilesThis work examines theoretical issues, as well as practical developments in statistical inference related to econometric models and analysis. This work offers discussions on such areas as the function of statistics in aggregation, income inequality, poverty, health, spatial econometrics, panel and survey data, bootstrapping and time series.
MATLAB and C Programming for Trefftz Finite Element Methods
by Qing-Hua Qin Hui WangAlthough the Trefftz finite element method (FEM) has become a powerful computational tool in the analysis of plane elasticity, thin and thick plate bending, Poisson's equation, heat conduction, and piezoelectric materials, there are few books that offer a comprehensive computer programming treatment of the subject. Collecting results scattered in t
Handbook of Healthcare Delivery Systems (Industrial and Systems Engineering Series)
by Yuehwern YihWith rapidly rising healthcare costs directly impacting the economy and quality of life, resolving improvement challenges in areas such as safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity has become paramount. Using a system engineering perspective, Handbook of Healthcare Delivery Systems offers theoretical foundation
The Economics of Sustainable Urban Water Management: UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis
by Xiao LiangRapid population growth, limited water availability, climate variability and environmental pollution together cause a significant challenge to provide sufficient water to urban residents in a sustainable and effective way. Advanced water treatment technology can contribute to the solution of problems physically, but it may not ensure sustainable op
Handbook of Nanophysics: Nanotubes and Nanowires
by Klaus D. SattlerIntensive research on fullerenes, nanoparticles, and quantum dots in the 1990s led to interest in nanotubes and nanowires in subsequent years. Handbook of Nanophysics: Nanotubes and Nanowires focuses on the fundamental physics and latest applications of these important nanoscale materials and structures. Each peer-reviewed chapter contains a broad-
Handbook of Physical Testing of Paper: Volume 1, Second Edition,
by Jens Borch M. Bruce Lyne Richard E. Mark Charles C. Habeger Koji MurakamiContains basic principles and the latest techniques in paper and paperboard testing. Fosters an understanding of theory and mechanical testing parameters to evaluate results and make improvements. Emphasizes new procedures utilizing advanced microscopy equipment.
Biosynthesis and Biodegradation of Cellulose
by Candace H. HaiglerA gathering of articles bringing together knowledge of both the synthesis and degradation of a pervasive biological substance, cellulose. Topics include native cellulose; particle rosettes and terminal globules; microfibril biogenesis; synthesis in Acetobacter xylinum ; biodegradation measurement; e
Percutaneous Penetration Enhancers
by Paul C. H. LiThoroughly updated, this second edition is the most comprehensive reference on the methods available for the enhancement of percutaneous penetration. The book examines a broad scope of chemical enhancers and various physical methods of enhancement. The range of chemicals discussed is, arguably, unsurpassed anywhere in the literature. This edition contains comprehensive descriptions of the latest techniques and several chapters cover the modern analytical techniques adapted to assess and measure penetration enhancement. New to this volume are chapters addressing penetration retardation, important for substances such as sunscreen agents, for which skin penetration is not desirable.
Epilepsy: Mechanisms, Models, and Translational Perspectives
by Jong M. Rho Raman SankarEpilepsy has afflicted humankind throughout recorded history; yet, it is only in the last half-century, that significant progress has been made in our basic understanding of the epileptic brain. Pivotal advances in drug development and surgical techniques, as well as the emergence of innovative approaches such as electrical stimulation of the nervo
Reverse Osmosis: A Guide for the Nonengineering Professional
by Frank R. SpellmanFor the Nonengineering ProfessionalPerfect for anyone without a background in science or engineering who wants to take a closer look at how water is processed and treated, Reverse Osmosis: A Guide for the Nonengineering Professional relates reverse osmosis in its most basic form and addresses growing concerns about the quality of tap water. What is
Nanotherapeutics: From Laboratory to Clinic
by Ezharul Hoque ChowdhuryThe emergence of nanotherapeutics is attributable to the integration of nanotechnology, recombinant DNA technology, and synthetic organic chemistry with medicine for treating critical human diseases in a more efficient and specific molecular approach than therapy with conventionally-designed and formulated drugs. Nanotherapeutics: From Laboratory t
Handbook of the Vulnerable Plaque
by Ron Waksman Johannes Schaar Patrick W SerruysSince publication of the First Edition, advances in the diagnosis and prevention and treatment strategies of the vulnerable plaque have necessitated this greatly expanded second edition. With several new chapters covering mainly diagnostic and treatment options, The Handbook of the Vulnerable Plaque will remain the benchmark text for all interventi
Electrical and Optical Polymer Systems: Fundamentals: Methods, and Applications (Plastics Engineering)
by Donald L. Wise"Offers background information, methods of characterization, and applications for electrical and optical polymers, including biopolymers, and tutorial sections that explain how to use the techniques."
Corrosion Protection of Metals by Intrinsically Conducting Polymers
by Pravin P. Deshpande Dimitra SazouThe use of conducting polymers for the anticorrosion protection of metals has attracted great interest during the last 30 years. The design and development of conducting polymers-based coating systems with commercial viability is expected to be advanced by applying nanotechnology and has received substantial attention recently. This book begins wit
Adrenal Toxicology (Target Organ Toxicology Series)
by Philip W. Harvey David J. Everett Christopher J. SpringallDespite being regarded as the most common toxicological target in the endocrine system, the adrenal gland has often been neglected in regulatory testing. Adrenal Toxicology addresses the increased interest in adrenocortical toxicology and the need for a resource that makes techniques available to examine adrenal endocrine disruption. Examining curr
Hydro-Environmental Analysis: Freshwater Environments
by James L. MartinFocusing on fundamental principles, Hydro-Environmental Analysis: Freshwater Environments presents in-depth information about freshwater environments and how they are influenced by regulation. It provides a holistic approach, exploring the factors that impact water quality and quantity, and the regulations, policy and management methods that are ne