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Handbook of AI-Based Models in Healthcare and Medicine: Approaches, Theories, and Applications (Artificial Intelligence in Smart Healthcare Systems)
by Bhanu Chander, Koppala Guravaiah, B. Anoop, and G. KumaravelanThis handbook provides thorough, in-depth, and well-focused developments of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), natural language processing (NLP), cryptography, and blockchain approaches, along with their applications focused on healthcare systems.Handbook of AI-Based Models in Healthcare and Medicine: Approaches, Theories, and Applications highlights different approaches, theories, and applications of intelligent systems from a practical as well as a theoretical view of the healthcare domain. It uses a medically oriented approach in its discussions of human biology, healthcare, and medicine and presents NLP-based medical reports and medicine enhancements. The handbook includes advanced models of ML and DL for the management of healthcare systems and also discusses blockchain-based healthcare management. In addition, the handbook offers use cases where AI, ML, and DL can help solve healthcare complications.Undergraduate and postgraduate students, academicians, researchers, and industry professionals who have an interest in understanding the applications of ML/DL in the healthcare setting will want this reference on their bookshelf.
Handbook of Air Toxics: Sampling, Analysis, and Properties
by Lawrence H. Keith Mary WalkerThe Handbook of Air Toxics compiles, defines, and clarifies several methods and concepts of airborne toxic substances found in the environment. This comprehensive reference helps regulators, consultants, and other environmental professionals meet the challenges of sampling and analysis, emissions reductions, and health and safety issues related to human exposure. It is an important reference addressing the ongoing concern about the consequences of air pollution, and the implementation and modification of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act.Some of the methods described in the Handbook of Air Toxics include fluorescence, thermal desorption, selected ion monitoring, ion chromatography, light microscopy, specific electrode analysis, titration, colorimetry, atomic absorption, and spectrophotometry. It also covers the use of isokinetic sampling trains, midget impingers, carbon molecular sieves, and sampling canisters in the analysis of air toxics. The Handbook also contains recommendations from the EPA for analytical methods for those air toxics where methods do not already exist and provides advance information on future method development by the EPA.
Handbook of Alcoholic Beverages
by Alan J. BuglassA comprehensive two- volume set that describes the science and technology involved in the production and analysis of alcoholic beverages.At the heart of all alcoholic beverages is the process of fermentation, particularly alcoholic fermentation, whereby sugars are converted to ethanol and many other minor products. The Handbook of Alcoholic Beverages tracks the major fermentation process, and the major chemical, physical and technical processes that accompany the production of the world's most familiar alcoholic drinks. Indigenous beverages and small-scale production are alsocovered to asignificant extent.The overall approach is multidisciplinary, reflecting the true nature of the subject. Thus, aspects of biochemistry, biology (including microbiology), chemistry, health science, nutrition, physics and technology are all necessarily involved, but the emphasis is on chemistry in many areas of the book. Emphasis is also on more recent developments and innovations, but there is sufficient background for less experienced readers. The approach is unified, in that although different beverages are dealt with in different chapters, there is extensive cross-referencing and comparison between the subjects of each chapter.Divided into five parts, this comprehensive two-volume work presents:INTRODUCTION, BACKGROUND AND HISTORY: A simple introduction to the history and development of alcohol and some recent trends and developments,FERMENTED BEVERAGES: BEERS, CIDERS, WINES AND RELATED DRINKS: the latest innovations and aspects of the different fermentation processes used in beer, wine, cider, liquer wines, fruit wines, low-alcohol and related beverages.SPIRITS: cover distillation methods and stills used in the production of whisky, cereal- and cane-based spirits, brandy, fruit spirits and liquersANALYTICAL METHODS: covering the monitoring of processes in the production of alcoholic beverages, as well as sample preparation, chromatographic, spectroscopic, electrochemical, physical, sensory and organoleptic methods of analysis.NUTRITION AND HEALTH ASPECTS RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: includes a discussion on nutritional aspects, both macro- and micro-nutrients, of alcoholic beverages, their ingestion, absorption and catabolism, the health consequences of alcohol, and details of the additives and residues within the various beverages and their raw materials.
Handbook of Algorithms for Wireless Networking and Mobile Computing (Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer and Information Science Series)
by Azzedine BoukercheThe Handbook of Algorithms for Wireless Networking and Mobile Computing focuses on several aspects of mobile computing, particularly algorithmic methods and distributed computing with mobile communications capability. It provides the topics that are crucial for building the foundation for the design and construction of future generations of mobile and wireless networks, including cellular, wireless ad hoc, sensor, and ubiquitous networks. Following an analysis of fundamental algorithms and protocols, the book offers a basic overview of wireless technologies and networks. Other topics include issues related to mobility, aspects of QoS provisioning in wireless networks, future applications, and much more.
Handbook of Alternative Fuel Technologies (Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering)
by Sunggyu Lee James G. Speight Sudarshan K. LoyalkaWhile strides are being made in the research and development of environmentally acceptable and more sustainable alternative fuels-including efforts to reduce emissions of air pollutants associated with combustion processes from electric power generation and vehicular transportation-fossil fuel resources are limited and may soon be on the verge of d
Handbook of Aluminum: Volume 2: Alloy Production and Materials Manufacturing
by George E. Totten; D. Scott MacKenzieThis reference provides thorough and in-depth coverage of the latest production and processing technologies encountered in the aluminum alloy industry, discussing current analytical methods for aluminum alloy characterization as well as extractive metallurgy, smelting, master alloy formation, and recycling. The Handbook of Aluminum: Volume 2 examin
Handbook of Aluminum Bonding Technology and Data
by J. D. MinfordA reference that offers comprehensive discussions on every important aspect of aluminum bonding for each level of manufacturing from mill finished to deoxidized, conversion coated, anodized, and painted surfaces and provides an extensive, up-to-date review of adhesion science, covering all significa
Handbook of Analysis and Extraction Methods of Anthocyanins (Food Analysis & Properties)
by Nollet, Leo M.L. Semih ÖtleşHandbook of Analysis and Extraction Methods of Anthocyanins provides a comprehensive guide to learning about the properties of anthocyanins, which have gained increasing importance in recent years and have attracted widespread attention from industry, academia, and government, as well as the precise, applicable, and modern methods of their analysis developed to date. The first part of the book introduces the structure, biochemical properties, health effects, and high antioxidant capacity of anthocyanins based on scientific developments in recent years. The second part of the book is aimed at the technological use of anthocyanins in industry, focusing on the effects of food processing methods on anthocyanins, encapsulation, the possibilities of using them as colorants in industry, and their importance as a functional ingredient, as well as a healthy ingredient. The third part of the book presents in detail the extraction and purification methods of anthocyanins in different food products as well as sensitive, quantitative, applicable, and newly developed NMR, HPLC, UHPLC, GC/MS, UHPLC/MS, and LC/MS methods. Key Features: Minimal Prerequisites: No prior functional food experience is needed, making the content accessible to a wide audience. New and Real-World Data: Learn with real-scientific information on anthocyanins, including all biological properties of anthocyanins, antioxidant activities, and new datasets on health protection, functional food development, encapsulation, and uses of anthocyanins as food colorant. Expanded Theoretical and Practical Data on Methods of Analysis of Anthocyanins: Includes deeper coverage of theory-based approaches of modern methods of analysis of anthocyanins, their connection with GC/MS, LC/MS etc.-based approaches, and a presentation of newly developed and formal aspects of these methods of anthocyanins. Ideal for those interested in or looking to deepen their knowledge of functional foods and nutraceuticals, this edition provides a clear introduction to the antioxidant structure and health-protective properties of anthocyanins and current modern analysis methods.
Handbook of Analysis of Active Compounds in Functional Foods
by Leo M.L. Nollet Fidel ToldráFunctional foods offer specific benefits that enhance life and promote longevity, and the active compounds responsible for these favorable effects can be analyzed through a range of techniques. Handbook of Analysis of Active Compounds in Functional Foods presents a full overview of the analytical tools available for the analysis of active ingredien
Handbook of Analysis of Edible Animal By-Products
by Leo M.L. Nollet Fidel ToldrÁWhile muscle foods are the more commonly consumed portion of an animal, animal by-products such as the entrails and internal organs are also widely consumed. This handbook, unique in the world, provides food scientists with a full overview of the tools available for the analysis of these by-products. Known for their superior handbooks on processed meats and poultry, muscle meat, dairy, and seafood, editors Nollet and Todra take the same comprehensive approach. They bring together leading experts who look at the techniques and methodologies for analyzing nutritional and sensory qualities as well as safety, includingthe detection of pathogens and toxins usually found in muscle foods.
Handbook of Animal-Based Fermented Food and Beverage Technology
by Y. H. HuiFermented food can be produced with inexpensive ingredients and simple techniques and makes a significant contribution to the human diet, especially in rural households and village communities worldwide. Progress in the biological and microbiological sciences involved in the manufacture of these foods has led to commercialization and heightened int
Handbook of Antenna Technologies
by Zhi Ning Chen Duixian Liu Hisamatsu Nakano Xianming Qing Thomas ZwickThis Handbook aims to present the rapid development of antenna technologies, particularly in the past two decades, and also showcasing the newly developed technologies and the latest applications. The handbook will provide readers with the comprehensive updated reference information covering theory, modeling and optimization methods, design and measurement, new electromagnetic materials, and applications of antennas. The handbook will widely cover not only all key antenna design issues but also fundamentals, issues related to antennas (transmission, propagation, feeding structure, materials, fabrication, measurement, system, and unique design challenges in specific applications). This handbook will benefit the readers as a full and quick technical reference with a high-level historic review of technology, detailed technical descriptions and the latest practical applications.
Handbook of Antennas in Wireless Communications (Electrical Engineering & Applied Signal Processing Series #4)
by Lal Chand GodaraThe move toward worldwide wireless communications continues at a remarkable pace, and the antenna element of the technology is crucial to its success. With contributions from more than 30 international experts, the Handbook of Antennas in Wireless Communications brings together all of the latest research and results to provide engineering professionals and students with a one-stop reference on the theory, technologies, and applications for indoor, hand-held, mobile, and satellite systems.Beginning with an introduction to wireless communications systems, it offers an in-depth treatment of propagation prediction and fading channels. It then explores antenna technology with discussion of antenna design methods and the various antennas in current use or development for base stations, hand held devices, satellite communications, and shaping beams. The discussions then move to smart antennas and phased array technology, including details on array theory and beamforming techniques. Space diversity, direction-of-arrival estimation, source tracking, and blind source separation methods are addressed, as are the implementation of smart antennas and the results of field trials of systems using smart antennas implemented. Finally, the hot media topic of the safety of mobile phones receives due attention, including details of how the human body interacts with the electromagnetic fields of these devices.Its logical development and extensive range of diagrams, figures, and photographs make this handbook easy to follow and provide a clear understanding of design techniques and the performance of finished products. Its unique, comprehensive coverage written by top experts in their fields promises to make the Handbook of Antennas in Wireless Communications the standard reference for the field.
Handbook of Antioxidants (Oxidative Stress and Disease)
by Enrique Cadenas Lester PackerContains new and expanded material on antioxidants in beverages and herbal products, nitric oxide and selenium, and the effect of vitamin C on cardiovascular disease and of lipoic acid on aging, hyperglycemia, and insulin resistance! Offering over 4200 contemporary references-2000 more than the previous edition-the Second Edition of the Handbook of Antioxidants is an up-to-the-minute source for nutritionists and dietitians, cell biologists and biochemists, cardiologists, oncologists, dermatologists, and medical students in these disciplines.
Handbook of Applied Hydrologic and Water Resources Engineering
by Raveendra Kumar Rai Chandra Shekhar Ojha Vijay P. SinghThe Handbook of Applied Hydrologic and Water Resources Engineering examines the planning and design of water supply systems, flood control works, drought mitigation measures, navigation facilities, and hydraulic structures, as well as feasibility and environmental impact studies for various water-related projects. It is based on the experience gained through consultancy in dealing with various water resources issues and problems, teaching, and research. It serves as a useful resource for graduate students and faculty members in civil engineering, agricultural engineering, and water resources engineering, as well as practicing engineers working in civil, environmental, and agricultural fields.
Handbook of Applied Polymer Processing Technology (Plastics Engineering Ser. #31)
by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff Paul N. Cheremisinoff"Offers detailed coverage of applied polymer processing--presenting a wide range of technologies and furnishing state-of-the-art data on polymer components, properties, and processibility. Reviews fundamental rheological concepts. Contains over 1600 bibliographic citations, some 450 equations, and over 400 tables, drawings, and photographs."
Handbook of Aquatic Microbiology
by Pramod Kumar Pandey, Sumanta Kumar Mallik, and Rameshori YumnamShort Blurb This handbook covers the different aspects of the aquatic environment, microbiology, and microbial applications. It highlights the role of microorganisms as pollution indicators and as bio-control agents. The book covers the impact of pollution on microorganisms, biofilms, cyanobacterial blooms, and the metagenomics approach to isolate microbes. Standard Blurb This comprehensive handbook covers the different aspects of the aquatic environment, microbiology, and microbial applications. The world’s aquatic environment is facing a serious threat due to inappropriate planning, implementation, and management. This book compiles effective strategies for managing the aquatic environment. It highlights the role of microorganisms as pollution indicators, in bioremediation, and as bio-control agents. The book also covers the impact of pollution on microorganisms, biofilms, cyanobacterial blooms, and the metagenomics approach to isolate microbes. This book is essential for students and researchers of microbiology, environmental sciences, and biotechnology Seasonal Blurb This comprehensive handbook covers the different aspects of the aquatic environment, microbiology, and microbial applications. The world’s aquatic environment is facing a serious threat due to inappropriate planning, implementation, and management. This book compiles effective strategies for managing the aquatic environment. It highlights the role of microorganisms as pollution indicators, in bioremediation, and as bio-control agents. The book also covers the impact of pollution on microorganisms, biofilms, cyanobacterial blooms, and the metagenomics approach to isolate microbes. This book is essential for students and researchers of Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, and Biotechnology. 1 Includes key themes like environmental DNA application, metagenomes, extremophiles, microbial population genetics and statistical aspects of aquatic microbiology 2 Discusses the beneficial microbes of the aquatic environment 3 Covers applications of microbes in bioremediation, as pollution indicators and as algicidal agents 4 Reviews freshwater biogeochemical cycles and sediment microbiology 5 Explores microbial communities of biofloc and microbiomes in aquaponics
Handbook of Archaeological Sciences
by A. Mark Pollard Ruth Ann Armitage Cheryl A. MakarewiczHANDBOOK OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCES A modern and comprehensive introduction to methods and techniques in archaeology In the newly revised Second Edition of the Handbook of Archaeological Sciences, a team of more than 100 researchers delivers a comprehensive and accessible overview of modern methods used in the archaeological sciences. The book covers all relevant approaches to obtaining and analyzing archaeological data, including dating methods, quaternary paleoenvironments, human bioarchaeology, biomolecular archaeology and archaeogenetics, resource exploitation, archaeological prospection, and assessing the decay and conservation of specimens. Overview chapters introduce readers to the relevance of each area, followed by contributions from leading experts that provide detailed technical knowledge and application examples. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to human bioarchaeology, including hominin evolution and paleopathology The use of biomolecular analysis to characterize past environments Novel approaches to the analysis of archaeological materials that shed new light on early human lifestyles and societies In-depth explorations of the statistical and computational methods relevant to archaeology Perfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students of archaeology, the Handbook of Archaeological Sciences will also earn a prominent place in the libraries of researchers and professionals with an interest in the geological, biological, and genetic basis of archaeological studies.
Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences for Routing Problems (Springer Optimization and Its Applications #219)
by Carlos A. S. Oliveira Miltiades P. PardalosThis handbook delves into the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and optimization, focusing on the intersection of machine learning, combinatorial optimization, and real-world applications in transportation and network design. Covering an array of topics from classical optimization problems such as the Traveling Salesman Problem and the Knapsack Problem, to modern techniques including advanced heuristic methods, Generative Adversarial Networks, and Variational Autoencoders, this book provides a roadmap for solving complex problems. The included case studies showcase practical implementations of algorithms in predicting route sequences, traffic management, and eco-friendly transportation. This comprehensive guide is essential for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in AI and optimization. Whether you are a researcher seeking standard approaches or a professional looking for practical solutions to industry challenges, this book offers valuable insights into modern AI algorithms.
Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Wearables: Applications and Case Studies
by Hemachandran K, Manjeet Rege, Zita Zoltay Paprika, K. V. Rajesh Kumar, and Shahid Mohammad GanieThe ever-changing world of wearable technologies makes it difficult for experts and practitioners to keep up with the most recent developments. This handbook provides a solid understanding of the significant role that AI plays in the design and development of wearable technologies along with applications and case studies. Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Wearables: Applications and Case Studies presents a deep understanding of AI and its involvement in wearable technologies. The book discusses the key role that AI plays and goes on to discuss the challenges and possible solutions. It highlights the more recent advances along with real-world approaches for the design and development of the most popular AI-enabled wearable devices such as smart fitness trackers, AI-enabled glasses, sports wearables, disease diagnostic devices, and more, complete with case studies. This book will be a valuable source for researchers, academics, technologists, industrialists, practitioners, and all people who wish to explore the applications of AI and the part it plays in wearable technologies.
Handbook of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Industrial Sustainability: Concepts and Practical Examples (Technology Innovations)
by Vikas Garg Pooja Tiwari Richa Goel Esra S. DöngülThe subject of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuing on its journey of affecting each and every individual and will keep on this path in the times to come. This handbook is a collection of topics on the application of artificial intelligence applications for sustainability in different areas. It provides an insight into the various uses of concepts and practical examples for different domains all in one place, which makes it unique and important for the potential reader.Handbook of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Industrial Sustainability: Concepts and Practical Examples examines the influence of AI and how it can be used in several industries to improve corporate performance, reduce security concerns, improve customer experience, and ultimately generate value for customers and maximize profits. The handbook offers practical examples, concepts, and applications that provide an easy understanding and implementation process. It provides AI applications in many fields, such as sustainable credit decisions, cyber security and fraud prevention, warehouse management, and much more.This handbook will provide insight to customers, managers, professionals, engineers, researchers, and students on the various uses of AI and sustainability in different domains. All of this needed information compiled into one handbook makes it unique and important for the engineering, business, and computer science communities.
Handbook of Artificial Intelligence for Smart City Development: Management Systems and Technology Challenges (Big Data for Industry 4.0)
by Sandhya Makkar Gobinath Ravindran Ripon Kumar Chakrabortty Arindam PalThis handbook explores smart cities of the future, provides an understanding of their development and management systems, and discusses the technology challenges. It also discusses why and how humankind can benefit from them.Handbook of Artificial Intelligence for Smart City Development: Management Systems and Technology Challenges covers the whole journey of the development of smart cities, from the foundations to the usage of technologies, including the challenges and issues that policymakers and technologists may face during the concept, development, management, and implementation stage. The book also covers sustainable strategies and safety measures and offers real-life cases and advancements in manufacturing approaches for smart cities. The book includes upcoming AI technologies such as big data analytics, blockchain, machine learning, fault diagnostics, and a lot more.This handbook is intended to appeal to readers from industry and research. The book is also meant for academicians and students from across many disciplines. Moreover, this book is a medium for consultants, government agencies, and policymakers to grapple with topics and perspectives outside their lane
Handbook of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Vol 2: Practicalities and Prospects (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #212)
by Lakhmi C. Jain Yen-Wei Chen Chee-Peng Lim Ashlesha Vaidya Charu MahorkarArtificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed many aspects of our daily activities. Health and well-being of humans stand as one of the key domains where AI has achieved significant progresses, saving time, costs, and potentially lives, as well as fostering economic resilience, particularly under the COVID-19 pandemic environments. This book is a sequel of the Handbook of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. The first volume of the Handbook is dedicated to present advances and applications of AI methodologies in several specific areas, i.e., signal, image, and video processing as well as information and data analytics. In this second volume of the Handbook, general practicality challenges and future prospects of AI methodologies pertaining to healthcare and related domains are presented in Part 1 and Part 2, respectively. It is envisaged that the selected studies will provide readers a general perspective on the issues, challenges, and opportunities in designing, developing, and implementing AI-based tools and solutions in the healthcare sector, bringing benefits to transform and advance health and well-being development of humans..
Handbook of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Vol. 1 - Advances and Applications (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #211)
by Chee-Peng Lim Ashlesha Vaidya Kiran Jain Virag U. Mahorkar Lakhmi C. JainThis handbook on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare consists of two volumes. The first volume is dedicated to advances and applications of AI methodologies in specific healthcare problems, while the second volume is concerned with general practicality issues and challenges and future prospects in the healthcare context. The advent of digital and computing technologies has created a surge in the development of AI methodologies and their penetration to a variety of activities in our daily lives in recent years. Indeed, researchers and practitioners have designed and developed a variety of AI-based systems to help advance health and well-being of humans.In this first volume, we present a number of latest studies in AI-based tools and techniques from two broad categories, viz., medical signal, image, and video processing as well as healthcare information and data analytics in Part 1 and Part 2, respectively. These selected studies offer readers practical knowledge and understanding pertaining to the recent advances and applications of AI in the healthcare sector.
Handbook of Aseptic Processing and Packaging
by Jairus R. D. David, Pablo M. Coronel and Josip SimunovicNine years have passed since the second edition of the Handbook of Aseptic Processing and Packaging was published. Significant changes have taken place in several aseptic processing and packaging areas. These include aseptic filling of plant-based beverages for non-refrigerated shelf-stable formats for longer shelf life and sustainable packaging along with cost of environmental benefits to leverage savings on energy and carbon footprint. In addition, insight into safe processing of particulates using two- and three-dimensional thermal processing followed by prompt cooling is provided. In the third edition, the editors have compiled contemporary topics with information synthesized from internationally recognized authorities in their fields. In addition to updated information, 12 new chapters have been added in this latest release with content on Design of the aseptic processing system and thermal processing Thermal process equipment and technology for heating and cooling Flow and residence time distribution (RTD) for homogeneous and heterogeneous fluids Thermal process and optimization of aseptic processing containing solid particulates Aseptic filling and packaging equipment for retail products and food service Design of facility, infrastructure, and utilities Cleaning and sanitization for aseptic processing and packaging operations Microbiology of aseptically processed and packaged products Risk-based analyses and methodologies Establishment of "validated state" for aseptic processing and packaging systems Quality and food safety management systems for aseptic and extended shelf life (ESL) manufacturing Computational and numerical models and simulations for aseptic processing Also, there are seven new appendices on original patents, examples of typical thermal process calculations, and particulate studies—single particle and multiple-type particles, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filing The three editors and 22 contributors to this volume have more than 250 years of combined experience encompassing manufacturing, innovation in processing and packaging, R&D, quality assurance, and compliance. Their insight provides a comprehensive update on this rapidly developing leading-edge technology for the food processing industry. The future of aseptic processing and packaging of foods and beverages will be driven by customer-facing convenience and taste, use of current and new premium clean label natural ingredients, use of multifactorial preservation or hurdle technology for maximizing product quality, and sustainable packaging with claims and messaging.