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Application of Generative AI in Healthcare Systems
by Azadeh Zamanifar Miad FaezipourGenerative AI has immensely influenced various fields, such as education, marketing, art and music, and especially healthcare. Generative AI can benefit the patient through various approaches. For instance, it can enhance the image qualities negatively affected by radiation reduction, preventing patients from needing to repeat the image-taking process. Also, the generation of one type of image from another more expensive one can help patients save funds. Generative AI facilitates the administrative process, letting the doctor focus more on the treatment process. It even goes further by helping medical professionals with diagnosis and decision- making, suggesting possible treatment plans according to the patient symptoms. This book introduces several practical GenAI healthcare applications, especially in medical imaging, pandemic prediction, synthetic data generation, clinical administration support, professional education, patient engagement, and clinical decision support, providing a review of efficient GenAI tools and frameworks in this area. GenAI empowers the treatment process through several methods; however, some ethical, privacy, and security challenges require attention. Despite the challenges presented, GenAI technological and inherited characteristics smooth the path of improvement for it in the future.
Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Recent Trends in Machine Learning, IoT, Smart Cities and Applications: ICMISC 2024, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1182)
by Vinit Kumar Gunjan Jacek M. ZuradaThis book contains original, peer-reviewed research articles from the 5th International Conference on Recent Trends in Machine Learning, IoT, Smart Cities, and Applications, held in Hyderabad, India on 28–29 March 2024. It includes the most recent research trends and advancements in machine learning, smart cities, IoT, AI, cyber-physical systems, cybernetics, data science, neural networks, and cognition. This book addresses the comprehensive nature of AI, ML, and DL to highlight its role in the modelling, identification, optimisation, prediction, forecasting, and control of future intelligent systems.
Nano-microbiology for Sustainable Development
by Yugal Kishore Mohanta Bishwambhar Mishra Ramesh Namdeo PudakeMicrobial diversity and microbial technology are critical to achieving most of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mainly due to their central role in the provision and regulation of ecosystem services. Despite this intensification of effort, more than 90% of microbial diversity remains to be discovered. Thus, the most unique characteristic of microbial technology is the exceptional diversity of applications it can address and the range of human activities and needs to which it is and can be applied. Separately, nanotechnology and microbiology have produced innovative solutions for human well-being and ecological and environmental equilibrium. The development of interdisciplinary research practices combining nanotechnology and microbiology to deliver creative solutions for human health and environmental and ecological damage is urgently required. The nanotechnology of microorganisms is contributing to the development and innovation of numerous industries. This book will explain the fundamentals and methods of the biological production of nanoparticles from microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. It will describe optimization strategies for microbe-mediated nanoparticle production. The book will also discuss the industrial and agricultural applications of nanoparticles produced by microbes. It also describes the applications of green nanoparticles in the health and pharmaceutical sectors, such as the treatment of multidrug-resistant infections and cancer. Overall, the book focuses on the broad subject areas of microbial nanotechnology and its possible applications in food, pharmaceuticals, water, environmental remediation, etc. However, the lack of information and the potential for negative effects on the environment, human health, safety, and sustainability remain obstacles. This book addresses these issues. Researchers and students in the agricultural sciences, materials sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, and pharmaceutical sectors will find this an invaluable resource.
Biotechnology of Yeasts and Filamentous Fungi (Grand Challenges in Biology and Biotechnology)
by Andriy A. SibirnyThis updated and extended second edition provides a comprehensive overview on biotechnological applications of unicellular and multicellular fungi in a variety of industrial settings. Each chapter is dedicated to applications and potential beneficial use of particular strains of yeasts and filamentous fungi and their produced biomolecules, ranging from glycerol to carotenoids. This new edition further includes a brand-new chapter on lactic acid production in yeast. Targeted genetic and metabolic engineering of fungi allows production of native and transgenic enzymes and proteins in industrial scales. Those most prominently find application in biorefineries for the production of value-added chemicals and biofuels, in the pharmaceutical industry as well as in biomedicine. This volume addresses researchers from both academia and industry, and graduate students working in microbial biotechnology.
Work for Humans: Building Sustainable Employee Experience Strategies
by Dieter Veldsman Marna van der MerweThis book offers an innovative exploration of the emerging field of employee experience (EX), a vital aspect of human resources. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field’s landscape and unpacks the pressing challenges influencing perspectives on EX and its implications for theory and practice. This book contributes an in-depth, holistic employee experience design methodology for people practitioners and provides a framework for implementing EX strategies within organizations. Beyond its theoretical contribution, the volume contributes rich practical insights through applied case studies that showcase real-world application of the employee experience design methodology and framework. It also proposes a direction for the field in the future of work. Key areas of coverage include: Impact of consumer and human-centric movements on people and HR practices. Challenges within the employee experience field. A practical EX design methodology and its underpinning theoretical concepts. Impact of employee experience through a multitiered measurement approach. Developing an employee experience strategy and capability within organizations. Work for Humans is a must-read for researchers, academics as well as professionals in industrial and organizational psychology, human resource management and development, organizational leadership, and all behavioral and social science-related disciplines.
Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing: 23rd International Conference, ICAISC 2024, Zakopane, Poland, June 16–20, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15165)
by Leszek Rutkowski Rafał Scherer Marcin Korytkowski Witold Pedrycz Ryszard Tadeusiewicz Jacek M. ZuradaThe two-volume set ICAISC 2024 15164, 15165 and 15166 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing, ICAISC 2024, held in Zakopane, Poland, during June 16–20, 2024. The 96 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 179 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows: Part I - neural networks and their applications; pattern classification. Part II - evolutionary algorithms and their applications; artificial intelligence in modeling and simulation; computer vision, image and speech analysis. Part III - various problems of artificial intelligence; bioinformatics, biometrics and medical applications.
Annihilation of Caste in India: Ambedkar, Gandhi, Weber, and Marx (Marx, Engels, and Marxisms)
by Hira SinghThis book offers a critical re-examination of the relationship between caste and class. Singh demystifies caste based on a comparative analysis between a Weberian and Marxian understanding of power. He rejects Max Weber’s account of caste as rooted in culture which Weber saw as analytically distinct from the economic and political power. In contrast, Singh offers a Marxist analysis of caste as a matter of land (means of production) and labor (social relations of production). Extending his critique of the cultural understanding of caste, Singh examines one of the most prominent accounts of caste as a religious phenomenon specific to Hinduism. The book aims to show the intrinsic interconnectedness of class and caste.
Textbook of Palliative Care
by Roderick Duncan MacLeod Lieve Van den BlockThis second edition provides the most up-to-date information on all aspects of palliative care including recent developments (including COVID-19), global policies, service provision, symptom management, professional aspects, organization of services, palliative care for specific populations, palliative care emergencies, ethical issues in palliative care, research in palliative care, public health approaches and financial aspects of care. This new Textbook of Palliative Care remains a unique, comprehensive, clinically relevant and state-of-the art book, aimed at advancing palliative care as a science, a clinical practice and as an art. Palliative care has been part of healthcare for over fifty years but it still needs to explained to many. Healthcare education and training has been slow to recognize the vital importance of ensuring that all practitioners have a good understanding of what is involved in the care of people with serious or advanced illnesses and their families. However, the science of palliative care is advancing and this new edition will contribute to a better understanding. This new edition offers 86 updated or new chapters out of 108, written by experts in their given fields, providing up-to-date information on a wide range of topics of relevance to those providing care towards the end of life no matter what the disease may be. We present a global perspective on contemporary and classic issues in palliative care with authors from a wide range of disciplines involved in this essential aspect of care. The Textbook includes sections addressing aspects such as symptom management and care provision, organization of care in different settings, care in specific disease groups, palliative care emergencies, ethics, public health approaches and research in palliative care. This new Textbook will be of value to practitioners in all disciplines and professions where the care of people approaching death is important, specialists as well as non-specialists, in any setting where people with serious advanced illnesses are residing. It is also an important resource for researchers, policy-and decision-makers at national or regional levels. Neither the science nor the art of palliative care will stand still so the Editors and contributors from all over the world aim to keep this Textbook updated so that the reader can find new evidence and approaches to care.
A Brief History of Cams and Cam Mechanisms (History of Mechanism and Machine Science #50)
by Umberto MeneghettiThis book offers a description of the evolution of cams and their uses from the Middle Ages to the present day, highlighting their contribution to the development of technology. Usually, in the history of technology the diverse types of machines are taken into account, but the importance of cams is not emphasized, which are often fundamental for the operation of such machines. In this book the focus is instead on cams, understood as important, and often essential, components of machines that have had significant importance in the development of technology. It treats technical aspects at a level easily accessible even to non-experts in mechanics and the various applications are illustrated with many figures. The book serves as a reference work for those interested in both the history of technology and machines in general, and it helps them deal with certain mechanical problems, even starting from solutions already obtained with cams and, perhaps, overcoming them with others suggested by current developments in technology.
Quantitative Text Analysis Using R: Scraping, Preparing, Visualising and Modelling Data
by null Julian Bernauer null Anna WohlmannGrounded in examples from across the social sciences, this book walks you through the process of doing quantitative text analysis step by step. Clear and accessible, it empowers you to progress from beginner level to understanding and using computational social science concepts with ease. Covering key steps in the research process like ethics, data collection, and model choice, it helps you develop important research skills – and equips you with the programming tools you need to handle text data without error. The textbook offers R software guidance at an easy-to-follow pace, the book presents the coding skills you need to collect and prepare data, providing a strong foundation as you move into data analysis. It will: · Help you develop key data skills like cleaning, managing, classifying and visualizing data · Encourage your ability to be critical and reflective when dealing with data · Offer clear guidance on using messy, real-world data and big data from sources like Wikipedia Supported by practical online resources including extensive coding examples and software guidance, this book will give you confidence in applying your programming skills and enable you to take control of handling textual data in your own research.
Marketing Analytics Using Excel: A Beginner′s Guide
by null Rahul Pratap Kaurav null Asha ThomasMarketing Analytics Using Excel is the essential introduction to data-driven marketing, which simplifies complex concepts and offers practical, real-world applications. This comprehensive yet accessible guide encourages an in-depth understanding of marketing analytics, from fundamental topics and basic Excel functions to more advanced topics such as AI and predictive analytics. Packed with practical examples and easy-to-follow, fully worked problems which demonstrate how theoretical concepts are applied in real-world situations, this book also includes: • Industry case studies from leading companies like Zappos, Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify, providing insights into how marketing analytics is applied in various industries. • Exercises, activities and discussion questions to reinforce learning. • A focus on open access tools and career prospects which encourages readers to develop further. This no-nonsense guide minimises the intimidation factor of complex formulas and instead focuses on practical, real-world applications, making it essential reading for Marketing students and anyone looking to upskill. Dr Rahul Pratap Singh Kaurav is Associate Professor at FORE School of Management, New Delhi, India. Dr Asha Thomas is an Assistant Professor at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (WUST), Poland.
Doing a Literature Review: Releasing the Research Imagination
by null Chris HartElevate your research with the Third Edition of this classic guide. Master the "what," "how," and "why" of literature reviews and fully realise the potential of your scholarly work and evidence-based practice. By taking you on an intellectual journey, this book helps you streamline the process of searching, managing workflows and structuring different types of literature reviews. This is a totally revised and updated classic text on Literature reviewing for the AI age. It includes: ·Comprehensive explanation of the different types of review, evidence, and evaluation. ·New and more contemporary examples illustrating the many ways of conducting a literature review, including how to exploit the latest developments in AI apps. ·A "core skills" framework to help you turn your research experience into employability. ·A critical thinking focus that will not only help enhance your creativity, thinking and practical skills but also stimulate your intellectual curiosity and engagement with your research. In combining a critical, philosophical approach with an expertly selected body of practical examples, the Third Edition of Chris Hart′s landmark retains the strength of the original and successful previous editions, while helping researchers attain higher levels of knowledge and skills.
Doing a Literature Review: Releasing the Research Imagination
by null Chris HartElevate your research with the Third Edition of this classic guide. Master the "what," "how," and "why" of literature reviews and fully realise the potential of your scholarly work and evidence-based practice. By taking you on an intellectual journey, this book helps you streamline the process of searching, managing workflows and structuring different types of literature reviews. This is a totally revised and updated classic text on Literature reviewing for the AI age. It includes: ·Comprehensive explanation of the different types of review, evidence, and evaluation. ·New and more contemporary examples illustrating the many ways of conducting a literature review, including how to exploit the latest developments in AI apps. ·A "core skills" framework to help you turn your research experience into employability. ·A critical thinking focus that will not only help enhance your creativity, thinking and practical skills but also stimulate your intellectual curiosity and engagement with your research. In combining a critical, philosophical approach with an expertly selected body of practical examples, the Third Edition of Chris Hart′s landmark retains the strength of the original and successful previous editions, while helping researchers attain higher levels of knowledge and skills.
Essentials of Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
by null Alison Buckley null Julia Robinson null Mark MagasHow do medicines work? How do they interact with the body? What do I need to know for my nursing studies and practice? This book introduces the principles and practice of pharmacology in clear and simple terms. It follows the journey that medicines take in the body, explaining the main pharmacokinetic stages from the site of drug administration, through to metabolism and excretion, and considers the principles of drug action. Using straightforward language and assuming no prior knowledge of related anatomy and physiology, it builds your understanding before ending in a chapter of case studies, illustrating how the pharmacological principles you’ve learned apply to everyday nursing scenarios. It is the ideal introduction for all pre-registration nursing students beginning their journey towards future prescribing roles.
Essentials of Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
by null Alison Buckley null Julia Robinson null Mark MagasHow do medicines work? How do they interact with the body? What do I need to know for my nursing studies and practice? This book introduces the principles and practice of pharmacology in clear and simple terms. It follows the journey that medicines take in the body, explaining the main pharmacokinetic stages from the site of drug administration, through to metabolism and excretion, and considers the principles of drug action. Using straightforward language and assuming no prior knowledge of related anatomy and physiology, it builds your understanding before ending in a chapter of case studies, illustrating how the pharmacological principles you’ve learned apply to everyday nursing scenarios. It is the ideal introduction for all pre-registration nursing students beginning their journey towards future prescribing roles.
Communications and Inequality: The Media and Citizenship in Class Societies
by null Peter GoldingWith growing numbers of billionaires at one end and startling numbers of food banks at the other, ‘advanced’ industrial societies are becoming ever more unequal. Yet the evolution and widespread use of new digital media, and of a news-rich environment, bear the promise of unprecedentedly informed citizens and enriched democracy. Are both these trends possible? This book examines the evidence comprehensively, and argues that the link between communications and inequality has a profound and direct impact on the relationship between citizens and society. Drawing on key concepts in the sociological understanding of modern society, extensive explanation of the ‘digital divide’, the role and character of the new ‘tech giants’, and the powerful effects on society of the ‘voice’ of vested interests, it offers a unique analysis of the dynamics and wider implications of communications inequality.
The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers
by null Johnny SaldañaUnlock the full potential of your qualitative research projects with this invaluable manual from world-renowned authority Johnny Saldaña. This essential guide delves into the latest advancements in coding, including the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT-4, empowering researchers to enhance their data analysis processes and outcomes. This clearly updated edition offers: · Comprehensive Coverage: Explore over 35 coding methods, complete with datasets, software screenshots, and multidisciplinary academic references. · Global Appeal: Designed for an international readership, with inclusive data and real-world examples. · Practical Guidance: Clear, academically grounded advice that bridges the gap between data generation and analysis, ensuring credibility and trustworthiness. · Modern Relevance: Facilitates both manual and online coding, with detailed insights into CAQDAS and digital data handling. Ideal for students, researchers, and professionals in education, the social sciences, and beyond, this manual with its’ accompanying online resources is your go-to reference for mastering qualitative coding and data analysis in the AI era.
Communications and Inequality: The Media and Citizenship in Class Societies
by null Peter GoldingWith growing numbers of billionaires at one end and startling numbers of food banks at the other, ‘advanced’ industrial societies are becoming ever more unequal. Yet the evolution and widespread use of new digital media, and of a news-rich environment, bear the promise of unprecedentedly informed citizens and enriched democracy. Are both these trends possible? This book examines the evidence comprehensively, and argues that the link between communications and inequality has a profound and direct impact on the relationship between citizens and society. Drawing on key concepts in the sociological understanding of modern society, extensive explanation of the ‘digital divide’, the role and character of the new ‘tech giants’, and the powerful effects on society of the ‘voice’ of vested interests, it offers a unique analysis of the dynamics and wider implications of communications inequality.
The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers
by null Johnny SaldañaUnlock the full potential of your qualitative research projects with this invaluable manual from world-renowned authority Johnny Saldaña. This essential guide delves into the latest advancements in coding, including the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT-4, empowering researchers to enhance their data analysis processes and outcomes. This clearly updated edition offers: · Comprehensive Coverage: Explore over 35 coding methods, complete with datasets, software screenshots, and multidisciplinary academic references. · Global Appeal: Designed for an international readership, with inclusive data and real-world examples. · Practical Guidance: Clear, academically grounded advice that bridges the gap between data generation and analysis, ensuring credibility and trustworthiness. · Modern Relevance: Facilitates both manual and online coding, with detailed insights into CAQDAS and digital data handling. Ideal for students, researchers, and professionals in education, the social sciences, and beyond, this manual with its’ accompanying online resources is your go-to reference for mastering qualitative coding and data analysis in the AI era.
Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing: 23rd International Conference, ICAISC 2024, Zakopane, Poland, June 16–20, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15164)
by Leszek Rutkowski Rafał Scherer Marcin Korytkowski Witold Pedrycz Ryszard Tadeusiewicz Jacek M. ZuradaThe two-volume set ICAISC 2024 15164, 15165 and 15166 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing, ICAISC 2024, held in Zakopane, Poland, during June 16–20, 2024. The 96 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 179 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows: Part I -neural networks and their applications; pattern classification. Part II -evolutionary algorithms and their applications; artificial intelligence in modeling and simulation; computer vision, image and speech analysis. Part III - various problems of artificial intelligence; bioinformatics, biometrics and medical applications.
Coral Reef Microbiome (Coral Reefs of the World #20)
by Raquel S. Peixoto Christian R. VoolstraMicroorganisms, the catalysts of all biogeochemical cycles on Earth, are the origin and essence of life—an invisible yet powerful force sustaining all living organisms. The health of both individual organisms and ecosystems critically depends on functional microbiomes that drive essential processes such as nutrient cycling, pathogen control, detoxification, and resilience. However, like their macroorganism counterparts, these beneficial microbes are vulnerable to environmental changes, and their decline often accelerates ecosystem degradation. Anthropogenic impacts have profoundly altered and often degraded most ecosystems and their microbiomes, with coral reefs being no exception. Stony corals, the foundation of these vibrant ecosystems, are among the most threatened marine organisms. Shifts in coral microbiomes toward dysbiotic (harmful) assemblages are increasingly recognized as both a cause and consequence of coral mortality. In response, active intervention strategies are being developed to restore and rehabilitate degraded microbiomes, aiming to restore and re-establish the beneficial microbial communities that sustain the health of both their host organisms and ecosystems. The success of these approaches depends on our understanding of the distribution, ecological roles, and interactions between corals and their associated microbiomes, as well as how environmental factors influence them and their potential to either amplify or mitigate anthropogenic impacts. This book delves into these topics, examining how they shape coral holobiont assemblages and offer pathways for active intervention. In addition, this book provides a practical, tailored, and adaptable roadmap for stakeholders to integrate the latest insights into a broader One Health framework and ecosystem perspective.
Germany’s Belt and Road Bargain: The Effects of Corporate Preferences on Germany’s Response to China’s Politics of Infrastructure Investments (2013 – 2021)
by Tim BanningIn recent years, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has not only transformed global trade relations but also tested Germany’s political strategies. This book explores the German Federal Government’s ambivalent response to China’s politics of infrastructure investments under the BRI during Angela Merkel’s tenure as Chancellor, raising crucial questions about Germany’s bilateral relations with China, its economic ambition, and its geopolitical responsibility. This book provides a detailed account of the key political processes and decision points that influenced the Federal Government’s stance towards China’s politics of infrastructure investments. Through its analysis of the interactions between domestic politics and international relations, it aims to offer a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics between the state and business. It examines how the varying interests of numerous industry sectors impacted the Federal Government’s response to China’s politics of infrastructure investments across multiple policy domains, covering Germany’s policy on foreign investments and foreign trade, its industrial policy, its broader foreign policy, and its role in European politics.
Global Trends in Job Polarisation and Upgrading: A Comparison of Developed and Developing Economies
by Sergio Torrejón Pérez Enrique Fernández-Macías John HurleyThis open-access book offers a comparative analysis of changes in employment structures on a global scale, focusing on employment trends during the first decades of the 21st century across 17 developed and developing economies, including countries from Europe, North America, Central and Latin America, and Asia. The authors examine patterns of occupational change in all cases, with job upgrading and polarization being the most prevalent, and explore the factors driving these changes, such as technological change, the increased participation of women, the growth of service-oriented sectors, and others. Particular attention is given to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment. By applying consistent methods across all countries, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of employment dynamics and trends worldwide, representing one of the most significant efforts to produce comparative evidence on a global scale to date. As such, it will be of interest to researchers and policymakers focused on labor, inequality, and economic development.
The 7th International Conference on Wireless, Intelligent and Distributed Environment for Communication: WIDECOM 2024 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #237)
by Isaac Woungang Sanjay Kumar DhurandherThis book presents the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Wireless Intelligent and Distributed Environment for Communication (WIDECOM 2024), which took place at Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire, USA, October 16-18, 2024. The book addresses issues related to new dependability paradigms, design, and performance of dependable network computing and mobile systems, as well as issues related to the security of these systems. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for researchers, students, scientists and engineers working in academia and industry to share their experiences, new ideas and research results in the above-mentioned areas.
Diseases of the Chest, Heart and Vascular System 2025-2028: Diagnostic Imaging (IDKD Springer Series)
by Juerg Hodler Rahel A. Kubik-Huch Justus E. RoosThis open access book offers an essential overview of chest, heart and vascular system imaging. Over the last few years, there have been considerable advances in this area, driven by both clinical and technological developments. Written by leading international experts and teachers, the chapters are disease-oriented and cover all relevant imaging modalities, with a focus on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. IDKD books are rewritten (not merely updated) every four years, which means they offer a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art in imaging. The book is clearly structured and features learning objectives, abstracts, subheadings, tables and take-home points, supported by design elements to help readers navigate the text. It will particularly appeal to general radiologists, radiology residents, and interventional radiologists who want to update their diagnostic expertise, as well as clinicians from other specialties who are interested in imaging for their patient care.