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Human Factors of a Global Society: A System of Systems Perspective (Ergonomics Design & Mgmt. Theory & Applications)
by Tadeusz Marek Waldemar Karwowski Marek Frankowicz Jussi Kantola Pavel ZgagaDuring the last 60 years the discipline of human factors (HF) has evolved alongside progress in engineering, technology, and business. Contemporary HF is clearly shifting towards addressing the human-centered design paradigm for much larger and complex societal systems, the effectiveness of which is affected by recent advances in engineering, scien
Mine Ventilation: Proceedings of the 10th US / North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 16-19 May 2004
by R. Ganguli S. BandopadhyayThe purpose of the 10th US North American Mine Ventilation Symposium in Anchorage 2004 was to bring together practitioners involved in the planning and operation of underground ventilation systems, to provide a forum for debate and exchange of ideas, and to share information on the advances which have been made and consider problems
Non-Photorealistic Rendering
by Bruce Gooch Amy GoochThe ubiquity of computer-generated imagery around us, in movies, advertising or on the Internet is already being taken for granted and what impresses most people is the photorealistic quality of the images. Pictures, as we have often been told, are worth a thousand words and the information transported by an image can take many different forms. Man
Solid Fuels Combustion and Gasification: Modeling, Simulation, and Equipment Operations Second Edition (Mechanical Engineering)
by Marcio L. de Souza-SantosAs an increasing number of professionals and graduate students enter the field of solid-based power generation, they all require an command of process and equipment, as well as the theory behind it all. However, their informational needs and understanding differ based on their experience and the task at hand.Solid Fuels Combustion and Gasification:
Maximizing ROI on Software Development
by Vijay SikkaMaximizing ROI on Software Development explains how to execute best quality software development and testing while maximizing business value. It discusses Applied ROI in the context of methodologies such as Agile and Extreme Programming, and traditional methodologies including Six Sigma, the Capability Maturity Model (CMM ), Total Cost of Ownershi
Manufacturing Facilities: Location, Planning, and Design, Third Edition
by Dileep R. SuleFierce global competition in manufacturing has made proficient facilities planning a mandatory issue in industrial engineering and technology. From plant layout and materials handling to quality function deployment and design considerations, Manufacturing Facilities: Location, Planning, and Design, Third Edition covers a wide range of topics crucia
Atlas of Minimally Invasive Hand and Wrist Surgery (Minimally Invasive Procedures in Orthopaedic Surgery)
by John T. Capo Virak TanHand and wrist surgery is evolving rapidly and often, advances are directed at developing procedures that are less invasive, with smaller incisions and shorter rehabilitation times. Minimally Invasive Hand and Wrist Surgery is the only book devoted exclusively to these exciting new percutaneous and minimal access techniques for the treatment of chr
Handbook of Detergents, Part E: Applications (Surfactant Science)
by Uri ZollerAn Examination of Detergent ApplicationsThe fifth volume in a six volume project penned by detergent industry experts, this segment deals with the various applications of detergent formulations - surfactants, builders, sequestering/chelating agents - as well as other components. These applications are discussed with respect to the scope
Nutritional Management of Digestive Disorders
by Bhaskar BanerjeeThanks to new tools of research and the heightened scientific rigor with which they are applied, medical science has reached a far more heightened understanding of nutrition's complex relation with digestive disease. Nutritional education as well as support is critical in the successful management and treatment of individuals with gastrointestinal disorders. This compact, practical guide provides suggestions on the management of digestive disorders with an emphasis on nutrition. Chapters are written by both nutritionists and gastroenterologists who offer practical advice and clinical insight with regard to dietary and nutritional therapeutics. Organized according to digestive anatomy, the book starts with the upper tract (esophagus), moves down the gastrointestinal tract, and covers information on ancillary organs involved in digestive disorders. An extensive appendix includes information on calories, diets, drugs, formulas, and vitamins in easy-to-read format.
Thyroid Cancer: From Emergent Biotechnologies to Clinical Practice Guidelines
by Angelo Carpi Jeffrey I. MechanickThe current age of clinical medicine is witnessing biotechnological innovation at an unprecedented pace. As a result, the recently popularized clinical practice guidelines (CPG), as a tool to assist clinical decision-making, have been struggling to keep up. Thyroid Cancer: From Emergent Biotechnology to Clinical Practice Guidelines rides the wave o
Itch: Mechanisms and Treatment (Frontiers in Neuroscience)
by E. Carstens Tasuku AkiyamaAdvances in itch research have elucidated differences between itch and pain but have also blurred the distinction between them. There is a long debate about how somatic sensations including touch, pain, itch, and temperature sensitivity are encoded by the nervous system. Research suggests that each sensory modality is processed along a fixed, direc
Biomechanics in Ergonomics
by Shrawan KumarSafety or comfort? Can you truly have one without the other? Is it feasible to have both? Although by no means the only factor, a deep understanding of biomechanics plays a leading role in the design of work and workplaces that are both pain and injury free. Standing firmly on the foundation built by the previous edition, the second edition of Biom
Quantitative Biology: From Molecular to Cellular Systems (Chapman & Hall/CRC Mathematical Biology Series)
by Michael E. WallQuantitative methods are revolutionizing modern molecular and cellular biology. Groundbreaking technical advances are fueling the rapid expansion in our ability to observe, as seen in multidisciplinary studies that integrate theory, computation, experimental assays, and the control of microenvironments. Integrating new experimental and theoretical
Genetic Algorithms and Genetic Programming: Modern Concepts and Practical Applications (Numerical Insights)
by Michael Affenzeller Stefan Wagner Stephan Winkler Andreas BehamGenetic Algorithms and Genetic Programming: Modern Concepts and Practical Applications discusses algorithmic developments in the context of genetic algorithms (GAs) and genetic programming (GP). It applies the algorithms to significant combinatorial optimization problems and describes structure identification using HeuristicLab as a platform for al
Drug Residues in Foods: Pharmacology: Food Safety, and Analysis
by Nikolaos A. Botsoglou Dimitrios J. Fletouris"Offers unique data on the physiochemical properties, functions and metabolism, toxicological and pharmacological effects, regulatory control, antimicrobial resistance, and consumer perceptions of food residue regulation."
The Foundation Engineering Handbook
by Manjriker GunaratneConsidering how structures interact with soil, and building proper foundations, is vital to ensuring public safety and to the longevity of buildings. Understanding the strength and compressibility of subsurface soil is essential to the foundation engineer. The Foundation Engineering Handbook, Second Edition provides the fundamentals of foundation e
Uterine Cancer
by David M. Luesley Frank G. Lawton Andrew BerchuckThis authoritative reference compiles the latest studies on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of uterine cancer and offers an extensive review of the molecular pathogenesis of endometrial and uterine disorders-analyzing patterns of disease presentation as population demographics change and considering the challenges this will place on future healthcare procedures.
Mobile Web 2.0: Developing and Delivering Services to Mobile Devices
by Syed A. Ahson Mohammad IlyasFrom basic concepts to research grade material, Mobile Web 2.0: Developing and Delivering Services to Mobile Devices provides complete and up-to-date coverage of the range of technical topics related to Mobile Web 2.0. It brings together the work of 51 pioneering experts from around the world who identify the major challenges in Mobile Web 2.0 appl
Clinical Skills for OSCEs
by Neel L. Burton Kuldip BirdiThis Second Edition of the highly popular Clinical Skills for OSCEs is the most comprehensive guide to basic clinical skills available, covering all the pertinent skills taught at medical school, from third year to finals. With its clear and concise, yet informative style, Clinical Skills for OSCEs, Second Edition is the ideal revision tool for all
Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology
by Pei-Show JuoRapid advances in science, medicine, and molecular biology have created a large amount of new information on biomedicine and molecular biology. Keeping up with the latest information can become a cumbersome task for professionals and students working in these fields. Updated to include new terminology and accurate characterizations of previously ex
Sports Nutrition: Energy Metabolism and Exercise (Nutrition in Exercise & Sport)
by Ira Wolinsky Judy A. DriskellExercise by itself tears down the body. To rebuild that body so that it expresses greater strength, endurance, and speed, requires sound nutritional practices based on fact rather than fad. Those practices must also recognize that specific needs vary greatly according to age, gender, and intensity of exercise.Sports Nutrition: Energy Metabo
Type 1 Diabetes in Adults: Principles and Practice
by Serge Jabbour Elizabeth A. StephensRecent research in diabetes has proven Type 1 diabetes is no longer only a juvenile disease. It has been projected adult Type 1 diabetes will increase 40% from 1997-2010, and as our understanding of the pathogenesis of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes grows - it is apparent that some cases previously classified as Type 2 are actually adult onset Type 1 d
Multifunctional Cosmetics
by Randy Schueller Perry RomanowskiConsiders groundbreaking developments in cosmeceuticals and the two-in-one shampoo! Multifunctional Cosmetics examines the execution details one should consider when creating multifunctional products shows how to design tests to support claims considers the role of packaging in multifunctional products explores products designed to deliver, enhance
Principles of Equine Dentistry
by David O KlughThe equine dentition (hypsodont) develops differently from that of humans and small animals (brachydont) yet many of the principles of general dentistry are applicable to the equine species. Some are not.Dr Klugh and his contributing authors identify, apply and evaluate the principles of equine dentistry in relation to the horse-their similarities
Pathology in Clinical Practice: 50 Case Studies
by Barry AT Newell Susan Dilly Caroline Finlayson Mitesh Gandhi Sunil LakhaniOnce students have learned the principles behind basic pathology and the mechanisms of disease, they must then consolidate their knowledge by putting those principles into clinical practice. Providing a practical learning experience, this volume presents fifty structured clinical scenarios. Each case is based on a clinical situation that pulls toge