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Nano Drug Delivery for Cancer Therapy: Principles and Practices
by Firdos Alam KhanThis book discusses the various modes and methods of nano-based drug delivery in different types of cancers such as colon, breast, cervical, ovarian, and lung cancer. It reviews the significance of nano drug delivery in cancer therapy, the application of nanoparticles in overcoming drug resistance, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. The book also covers topics related to the synthesis of different types, shapes, and sizes of nanocarriers using synthetic and biological approaches. Further, a chapter explores the synthesis of nanocarriers loaded with anti-cancer drugs by using functionalization or conjugations and encapsulation methods. The book also examines the nanocarriers as delivery vehicles for chemotherapeutic agents against cancers using in vitro and animal models of cancers, preclinical trials for efficacy, and safety profiling of nanocarriers. Finally, future trends and innovation in nano drug delivery for cancer therapy, application of siRNA (nanoparticle-based RNA) therapy, ultrasound-linked nano-cancer therapeutics, and application of exosome-based cancer therapy topics are discussed. Towards the end, the book examines the limitations of nanocarriers, including the cell and tissue toxicity, genotoxicity, and scale-up of nanomaterials, health and environmental hazards associated with nanoformulation synthesis, respiratory diseases, government regulations, and ethical issues.
China Satellite Navigation Conference: Volume III (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1094)
by Changfeng Yang Jun XieThis book presents selected research papers from China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2024, held in Jinan, China, on 22–24 May 2024. These papers discuss the technologies and applications of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and in particular the latest advances in the China BeiDou System (BDS). They are divided into 8 topics to match the corresponding sessions at CSNC 2024, which broadly covered key topics in GNSS. Readers learn about the BDS and keep abreast of the latest advances in GNSS technologies and applications.
Polymeric Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration: From Surface/Interface Design to 3D Constructs
by Changyou GaoThis book reviews state of the art of polymeric biomaterials for regenerative medicine and highlights advances in both fundamental science and clinical practice. It summarizes the latest techniques in polymeric scaffold fabrication, delivery carriers, physiochemical property modulation, as well as their influence on the adhesion and performance of biomolecules, cells, and tissues. It also describes methods for creating biofunctional surfaces/interfaces and subsequently modulating the host response to implantable materials. Lastly, it discusses the applications of biomaterials and constructs in soft-tissue regenerative medicine. It is a valuable resource for materials scientists and engineers wishing to identify research priorities to fulfill clinical needs and provides physicians with insights into emerging novel biomaterials. This integrated approach also offers engineering students a sense of the relevance of materials science in the development of novel therapeutic strategies. In the second edition, most of the chapters are updated according to the latest progress of this research field. A new chapter on nerve regeneration is also included.
Market Operation for Reactive Power Ancillary Service: Design and Analysis with GAMS Code (Springer Tracts in Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
by Devika Jay K. Shanti SwarupThis book provides a framework suitable for the design and analysis of market mechanisms suitable for reactive power ancillary service. The book focuses on the formulation of market mechanisms capable of handling the localized nature of reactive power. The book presents tools and methodologies to design a suitable market structure capable of handling the technical challenges associated with the reactive power market like localized nature or reactive power, voltage support requirement, reactive power reserve requirement, and coupling between active reactive power markets. The book also presents techniques suitable for analyzing the market efficiency of different market mechanisms for reactive power ancillary service. The key topics discussed in this book include the relevance and challenges of reactive power ancillary service; the design of market mechanisms; network partitioning techniques to handle the localized nature of reactive power; and analysis of market mechanisms for market efficiency. This book is helpful for researchers and graduate students to know about recent advances in this area. Practitioners find the book helpful for understanding how technological advances can be put into practice and learning from case studies that bring out practical challenges.
Proceedings of International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Communication Technologies: Network Technologies: Mathematical Approaches and Applications, Volume 2 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #369)
by Roumen Kountchev Srikanta Patnaik Kazumi Nakamatsu Roumiana KountchevaThis book contains selected papers presented at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Communication Technologies (ICAICT'23), held at Shenzhen, China in June 2023. This second volume of the proceedings is focused on new methods, algorithms and mathematical approaches, developed on the basis of Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence, with various applications in information security, efficient power management, multimedia, and many others.
Additive Manufacturing of Bio-implants: Design and Synthesis (Biomedical Materials for Multi-functional Applications)
by Amit Mahajan Sandeep Devgan Redouane ZitouneThis contributed volume presents the latest research on additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing, one of the key techniques of novel medical devices, which can process complicated or customized structures to match the properties of human tissues. AM allows for the fabrication of devices with optimal architectures, complicated morphologies, surface integrity, and regulated porosity and chemical composition. Various AM methods can now consistently fabricate dense products for a variety of materials, comprising steels, titanium alloys, Co-Cr alloys, metal-based composites, and nanocomposites. This book elucidates the chronology of various techniques that are categorized under additive manufacturing. Moreover, the futuristic techniques or advancements in this area are also described. The available literature focuses on the microstructure and various properties of 3D-printed alloys. However, the research on the wear characteristics, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility of 3D-printed technology for biomedical applications is limited. This book comprises the helicopter view of different surface analysis trends of additive manufactured alloys. The book can be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in bioimplant manufacturing and allied fields.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Cybersecurity, Situational Awareness and Social Media: Cyber Science 2023; 03–04 July; University of Aalborg, Copenhagen, Denmark (Springer Proceedings in Complexity)
by Cyril Onwubiko Pierangelo Rosati Aunshul Rege Arnau Erola Xavier Bellekens Hanan Hindy Martin Gilje JaatunThis book highlights advances in cyber security, cyber situational awareness (CyberSA), artificial intelligence (AI) and social media. It brings together original discussions, ideas, concepts and outcomes from research and innovation from multidisciplinary experts. It offers topical, timely and emerging original innovations and research results in cyber situational awareness, security analytics, cyber physical systems, blockchain technologies, machine learning, social media and wearables, protection of online digital service, cyber incident response, containment, control and countermeasures (CIRC3). The theme of Cyber Science 2023 is multidisciplinary and multidimensional cyber security. And through call for papers, we solicit original contributions advancing research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cyber security, social media, cyber incident response and cyber insurance.
Intelligent Systems for Smart Cities: Select Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference, ICISA 2023
by Anand J. Kulkarni Naoufel CheikhrouhouThis book presents the select proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Applications 2023. The theme of this conference is ‘Intelligent Systems for Smart Cities'. It covers the topics of intelligent systems in multiple aspects such as healthcare, supply chain and logistics, smart homes and smart structures, banking and finance, a sustainable environment, social media and cyber security, crime prevention, and disaster management. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals interested in the broad field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Intelligence Optimization for Green Scheduling in Manufacturing Systems (Engineering Applications of Computational Methods #18)
by Chao Lu Liang Gao Xinyu Li Lvjiang YinThis book investigates in detail production scheduling technology in different kinds of shop environment to achieve sustainability manufacturing. Studies on shop scheduling have attracted engineers and scientists from various disciplines, such as electrical, mechanical, automation, computer, and industrial engineering. Pursuing a holistic approach, the book establishes a fundamental framework for this topic, while emphasizing the importance of intelligent optimization and the significant influence of production scheduling in the manufacturing systems. The book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in intelligent optimization technology, shop scheduling, and green manufacturing systems or other scheduling applications.
Green Infrastructure: Materials and Sustainable Management
by Ummu Raihanah Hashim Ahmad Kamil Arshad Nor Hayati Abdul Hamid Rohana Hassan Ekarizan Shaffie Anizahyati Alisibramulisi Norshariza Mohamad Bhkari Muhd Norhasri Muhd SidekThis second volume of "Green Infrastructure" provides a comprehensive exploration of both established and evolving green infrastructure materials, along with sustainable practices across various facets that hold the potential to shape our future. Emphasizing emerging domain materials such as timber, concrete, soil, and pavement, among others, this book delves into the pivotal role these elements play in fostering sustainable urban development. It underscores the significance of these materials in preserving ecosystem services and constructive management, thus leading to the attainment of manifold advantages. Bridging a critical void in the existing literature, this volume serves as an indispensable resource, serving to guide forthcoming research endeavors concerning green materials and their applications within the realm of sustainability.
Multidimensional Signals, Augmented Reality and Information Technologies: Proceedings of 3DWCAI 2023 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #374)
by Roumen Kountchev Srikanta Patnaik Wenfeng Wang Roumiana KountchevaThis book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers presented at Second 'World Conference on Intelligent and 3-D Technologies' (WCI3DT 2023), held in China during May 26–28, 2023. The book provides an opportunity to researchers and academia as well as practitioners from industry to publish their ideas and recent research development work on all aspects of 3D imaging technologies and artificial intelligence, their applications and other related areas. The book presents ideas and the works of scientists, engineers, educators and students from all over the world from institutions and industries.
Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, Volume 7: Select Proceedings of FMFP 2022 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Krishna Mohan Singh Sushanta Dutta Sudhakar Subudhi Nikhil Kumar SinghThis book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2022). This book brings together scientific ideas and engineering solutions put forth by researchers and practitioners from academia and industry in the important and ubiquitous field of fluid mechanics. The contents of this book focus on fundamental issues and perspective in fluid mechanics, measurement techniques in fluid mechanics, computational fluid and gas dynamics, instability, transition and turbulence, fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, microfluidics, bio-inspired fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, propulsion and power and other miscellaneous topics in the broad domain of fluid mechanics. This book is a useful reference to researchers and professionals working in the broad field of mechanics.
Design of Crystal Structures Using Hydrogen Bonds on Molecular-Layered Cocrystals and Proton–Electron Mixed Conductor (Springer Theses)
by Masaki DonoshitaThis thesis addresses the design of crystal structures using hydrogen bonds. In particular, it focuses on the design of functionalities and the control over the packing of molecular assemblies, based on molecular designs.Firstly, the synthesis and evaluation of a proton–electron mixed conducting charge transfer salt is reported. Focusing on the difference in the strength of hydrogen bonds and weaker intermolecular interactions, a system was rationally designed and constructed where electron-conducting molecular wires were encapsulated within a proton-conducting matrix. Next, the investigation of structural phase transitions in a cocrystal consisting of hydrogen-bonded two-dimensional molecular assemblies is reported. Drastic rearrangements of hydrogen-bonded molecular assemblies in the cocrystal led to single-crystal-to-single-crystal phase transitions, resulting in anisotropic changes in the crystal shape. Furthermore, chemical modification of a component molecule in the cocrystal is reported. The modification afforded control over the stacking patterns of the two-dimensional molecular assemblies, i.e., sheets, and the mechanism was discussed considering the intersheet intermolecular interactions and molecular motion.It is suggested that hydrogen bonds are beneficial to construct molecular assemblies in molecular crystals because of their strength and well-defined directionality, and the consideration of coexisting weaker intermolecular interactions can lead to the design of whole crystal structures and, hence, functionalities. This thesis benefits students and researchers working on solid-state chemistry by presenting various methods for characterizing and evaluating the properties of molecular solids.
Human Factors in Tourism: A Layperson's Approach (Design Science and Innovation)
by Prabir MukhopadhyayThe textbook covers the application of human factors in different facets of tourism and hospitality industry. It talks about appropriate ambience creation for guests, so they can enjoy their stay. This book enumerates different human factors aspects of dealing with tourists, conducting guided tours, or ensuring that tourists are completely satisfied from the tour in detail but in a layperson’s language. This book discusses details of the application of human factors in the tourism sector. This book aims to fill the gap between the literature available on tourism that deals with people and human factors that deals with the interaction among people, space, and products. This book aids the students and instructors in understanding and teaching different human factors issues in this sector. Further, this book will help professionals in the industry in providing quality services to their clients.
Online Language Education: Technologies, Theories, and Applications for Materials Development
by Fatemeh NamiThis book addresses the gap between Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) materials development and its theoretical considerations by offering a comprehensive look into theory, practice, and research on materials development and content authoring for language instruction/practice, drawing on the author’s personal experiences along with previous empirical/theoretical research in CALL materials development, content authoring, language teacher education, and e-learning. The book features four sections. In addition to highlighting related theoretical underpinnings, key concepts, linguistic-didactic functionalities and interaction scenarios in materials development, the volume will address the practical issues and considerations not only in the design, development, integration, and evaluation of the technology-enhanced materials development for language instruction but also the protection, usability, and access in authored and/or co-authored content. Furthermore, previous research findings and foci are addressed to highlight the research gaps and pedagogical implications for materials developers, policy makers, and language teachers. The book can help teachers, educators, and researchers overcome the aforementioned problem by providing a step-by-step guideline on how to effectively integrate technology and design and develop instructional materials for online language instruction and practice.
Innovations in VLSI, Signal Processing and Computational Technologies: Select Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference, WREC 2023 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1095)
by Gayatri Mehta Nilmini Wickramasinghe Deepti KakkarThis volume comprises the select proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Women Researchers in Electronics and Computing (WREC 2023). The content discusses novel contributions and the latest developments in signal/image processing, VLSI design, futuristic communication, and computational technologies. The contents include papers on signal processing for communications & networking, machine learning and deep learning for signal processing, human-computer interface, 5G/6G wireless technologies, green and energy efficient wireless networks, software-defined networking (SDN), optical communications and networks, mobility management and models, VLSI testing, ASIC/FPGA design, analog/digital and mixed signals ICs, biosensors and bioelectronics, knowledge engineering, 3D printing and scanning, computational intelligence, among others. This volume will be of immense interest to researchers in academia and industry working in electronics, communication, and signal processing.
A Nature-Inspired Approach to Cryptology (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1122)
by Shishir Kumar Shandilya Agni Datta Atulya K. NagarThis book introduces nature-inspired algorithms and their applications to modern cryptography. It helps the readers to get into the field of nature-based approaches to solve complex cryptographic issues. This book provides a comprehensive view of nature-inspired research which could be applied in cryptography to strengthen security. It will also explore the novel research directives such as Clever algorithms and immune-based cyber resilience. New experimented nature-inspired approaches are having enough potential to make a huge impact in the field of cryptanalysis. This book gives a lucid introduction to this exciting new field and will promote further research in this domain. The book discusses the current landscape of cryptography and nature-inspired research and will be helpful to prospective students and professionals to explore further.
Fundamental of Mathematical Tools for Thermal Modeling of Solar Thermal and Photo-voltaic Systems-Part-I
by Gopal Nath TiwariThe textbook book discusses the basics required to understand various application of solar energy. It covers basic mathematical tools required to analyze any solar thermal (ST), photo-voltaic (PV), and photo-voltaic thermal (PVT) system. The book provides a platform for undergraduate, postgraduate, researchers, and entrepreneurs to optimize the basic parameters for best performance of any system based on solar energy. The book includes about 500 examples that the reader can use to better understand the subject.
Fourth International Conference on Image Processing and Capsule Networks: ICIPCN 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #798)
by Subarna Shakya João Manuel R. S. Tavares Antonio Fernández-Caballero George PapakostasThis book includes high-quality research papers presented at the Fourth International Conference on Image Processing and Capsule Networks (ICIPCN 2023), which is held in Bangkok, Thailand, during 10–11 August 2023. This book provides a collection of the state-of-the-art research attempts to tackle the challenges in image and signal processing from various novel and potential research perspectives. The book investigates feature extraction techniques, image enhancement methods, reconstruction models, object detection methods, recommendation models, deep and temporal feature analysis, intelligent decision support systems, and autonomous image detection models. In addition to this, the book also looks into the potential opportunities to monitor and control the global pandemic situations.
Mechanical Damage in Fresh Horticultural Produce: Measurement, Analysis and Control
by Pankaj B. Pathare Umezuruike Linus OparaThis book includes the impact, compression, vibration studies, and destructive and nondestructive techniques for bruise measurement. It is essential to detect bruises in the early stages of their formation and conduct a quantitative analysis of the degree of bruising, to ensure the accurate grading of bruised fruits and vegetables and reduce unnecessary economic losses. Bruise damage occurring between the point of harvest and consumption contributes the most to the decrease in fruit quality, reducing the market value and ultimately leading to significant reductions in potential revenue. SDG 12.3 aims to “by 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses.” This book presents recent technological developments in bruise measurement, detection, and analysis of fresh horticultural produce. Given the rising demand for rapid and accurate methods of quality measurement in the horticultural produce industry, this book covers destructive and nondestructive techniques for bruise measurement. Selected applications of different nondestructive methods for various fresh produce commodities are also included. This book will interest graduate and undergraduate students, researchers, academics and engineers working in different aspects of the mechanical damage affected by postharvest handling practices, professionals working in the governments, and other authorities related to fresh horticultural produce quality, regulations, and safety.
Digital Design and Manufacturing of Medical Devices and Systems
by Rajkumar Velu Karupppasamy Subburaj Anand Kumar SubramaniyanThis book coherently presents the advances in technological principles, processes, and methods of Additive Manufacturing (AM), Augmented reality (AR), and Internet of things (IoT) in biomedical technology. It offers an overview of these high-impact technologies in terms of materials, processes, and in-situ monitoring of fabricating biomedical devices, implants, and prosthetics. Furthermore, the book also aimed to cover pedagogical applications, including the design and development of high-fidelity anatomical and hybrid physiological human models, for medical and design students and clinicians for learning, understanding, and gaining insights into the structures and functions of human organs and pathology. In turn, the book also discusses the applications of artificial intelligence in the 3-D printing of pharmaceuticals. This book is a useful resource for manufacturers, scientists, engineers, and young research scholars understand disruptive technology's real potential in biomedicalapplications.
Natural Disaster Warning System for High-Speed Railway Safety Operation (Advances in High-speed Rail Technology)
by Qizhou HuThis book explores the mechanisms behind high-speed railway (HSR) traffic accidents caused by natural disasters, employing the concept of “dynamic tracking, situation assessment, and early warning management”. It establishes a natural disaster warning system for ensuring the safety of HSR operations, while providing insightful management measures and methods that address the challenges posed by natural disasters. By analyzing the current state and objective circumstances of HSR safety operations, this book distinguishes itself from similar publications both domestically and internationally. It conducts an in-depth analysis of the safe operation of high-speed railways by adopting a systems science approach that effectively merges theory with practical applications. Furthermore, the book explores the developmental trajectory of high-speed railways and investigates the determination of their safe operation. It comprehensively evaluates the safety of high-speed railway operations by employing mathematical theories of uncertainty, subsequently presenting detailed measures to effectively tackle safety concerns related to high-speed railways.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Applications in Bio and Biomedical Processes: Biotechnology Applications
by Satya Eswari Jujjavarapu Tukendra Kumar Sharda GuptaThis book covers emerging areas in novel design and their hydrodynamic properties relevant to bioreactors, environmental system, electrochemical systems, food processing and biomedical engineering. This book uses an interdisciplinary approach to provide a comprehensive prospective simulation modeling and hydrodynamic study in advanced biotechnological process and includes reviews of the most recent state of art in modeling and simulation of flows in biological process, such as CFD. Written by internationally recognized researchers in the field, each chapter provides a strong introductory section that is useful to both readers currently in the field and readers interested in learning more about these areas.
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Communications and Cyber Physical Engineering: ICCCE 2023; 28–29 April, Hyderabad, India (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1096)
by Amit Kumar Stefan MozarThis book includes peer-reviewed high-quality articles presented at the 6th International Conference on Communications and Cyber-Physical Engineering (ICCCE 2023), held on April 28 and 29, 2023, at CMR Engineering College, Hyderabad, India. ICCCE is one of the most prestigious conferences conceptualized in the field of networking and communication technology offering in-depth information on the latest developments in voice, data, image, and multimedia. Discussing the latest developments in voice and data communication engineering, cyber-physical systems, network science, communication software, image, and multimedia processing research and applications, as well as communication technologies and other related technologies, it includes contributions from both academia and industry. This book is a valuable resource for scientists, research scholars, and PG students working to formulate their research ideas and find the future directions in these areas. Further, it serves as a reference work to understand the latest engineering and technologies used by practicing engineers in the field of communication engineering.
Handbook of Materials Science, Volume 1: Optical Materials (Indian Institute of Metals Series)
by Raghumani S. Ningthoujam A. K. TyagiThis book presents the state-of-the-art coverage of optical materials and their application in various areas. The contents range from basic principles to quantum cutting luminescent materials, advances in plasmonic and photonic substrate-coupled fluorescence, lanthanide doped materials for optical applications, thermoluminescence and optical material for sensing radioactive elements. It also discusses synthesis, characterization and properties of optical materials including nanomaterials, luminescent nanomaterials for anti-counterfeiting, carbon materials-based nanoscale optics and plasmonics, optoelectronics applications of two dimensional materials and applications of lanthanide ion-doped phosphors. This book is of immense value to those in academia and industry working in the areas of material science, especially optical materials.