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This work discusses mechanistic approaches to the geotechnics of roads, which are based on the mechanical behavior of materials and on the physical relationships of continuum mechanics. The applicatio
Zero Waste is a systematic approach to resource management centered on reducing, reusing, and recycling materials. This approach aims to save energy by reducing energy consumption associated with extr
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Rapid industrial growth has witnessed the ever-increasing utilization of sand from rivers for various construction purposes, which caused an exploitation of rivers’ beds and disturbed the ecosystem. T
This book covers new ways of making materials and compounds in low waste processes employing energy from electricity rather than chemical reagents. Electro organic synthesis offers clean synthesis too
This book highlights the efficacy of molecular data in inferring phylogeny. References throughout the book illuminate the taxonomic terminology and literature. The book includes a range of topics begi
The first MATLAB® programming book written specifically for clinical radiotherapy medical physicists and medical physics trainees, this much-needed book teaches users how to create their own clinical
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The book details sources of thermal energy, methods of capture, and applications. It describes the basics of thermal energy, including measuring thermal energy, laws of thermodynamics that govern its
Advances in health information technology (health IT) have the potential to improve the quality of healthcare, to increase the availability of health information for treatment, and to implement safegu
This concise dictionary of essential statistical terminology has been designed specifically with the needs of the clinician and health care practitioner in mind. Avoiding the complex language that is
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The third edition of a bestseller, this book provides insight from a wide array of international contributors in the field of pediatric nephrology. Copiously illustrated with photomicrographs and clin
This is a comprehensive book with over 1300 superb illustrations that covers cytology of the dog and cat. It includes several introductory chapters explaining the pathophysiology of inflammation, canc
This book describes the major governing rules for biological recognition, self-assembly and the methods that follow. The book concludes with the problem of dimensionality in biological recognition pro
For nearly a century, French's Index of Differential Diagnosis has been unparalleled in providing clinicians with invaluable assistance in quickly and correctly diagnosing diseases from a range of pre
This book describes the current status of the field of cellular therapy for neurological injuries, with primary areas of concentration on traumatic brain injury, stroke, (ischemic and hemorrhagic) as
Reinforcement learning (RL) is a framework for decision making in unknown environments based on a large amount of data. Several practical RL applications for business intelligence, plant control, and
A Student’s Dictionary of Psychology is an essential reference for all undergraduate psychology students and those studying psychology for the first time, including those in related disciplines such a
Imaging for Students delivers step-by-step guidance to the range of imaging techniquesavailable, providing a clear explanation of how each imaging modality actually works, and including information on
Focusing on the field of metal ion bioactivity in Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships (QSAR), Fundamental QSARs for Metal Ions concentrates on the basic and essential applications of QSAR me
This book illustrates how analytical methods are set up, results are generated, and quality control is maintained in clinical toxicology laboratories. Geared to the practicing toxicologist who must be
With coverage that touches on all aspects of supply chain management (SCM) the Encyclopedia of Supply Chain Management offers a comprehensive overview of fundamental topics, recent advances, and futur
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Derived from industry-training classes that the author teaches at the Embedded Systems Institute at Eindhoven, the Netherlands and at Buskerud University College at Kongsberg in Norway, Systems Archit
Like the author’s other companion books, The Chemistry Companion provides high quality information in unique one-page-per-topic presentations that do not overburden and distract readers with excessive
Mimicking nature – from science fiction to engineering realityHumans have always looked to nature’s inventions as a source of inspiration. The observation of flying birds and insects leads to innovati
Optimal Design for Nonlinear Response Models discusses the theory and applications of model-based experimental design with a strong emphasis on biopharmaceutical studies. The book draws on the authors
With recent innovations in the arena of remote sensing and geographic information systems, the use of geoinformatics in applied geomorphology is receiving more attention than ever. Geoinformatics in A
Murrell (U. of Auckland, New Zealand) explains the graphics capabilities of the popular open source statistical software package, which can produce publication-quality diagrams and plots. The first pa
As a growing number of healthcare organizations implement project management principles to improve cost and service efficiencies, they are in desperate need of resources that illustrate the project ma
Providing a complete review of existing work in music emotion developed in psychology and engineering, Music Emotion Recognition explains how to account for the subjective nature of emotion perception
Pulse-jet filtration is described as one of the most efficient technologies in controlling industrial pollution across the world. This work presents the fundamental concepts involved in designing and
We are entering a new era in production agronomics. Agricultural scientists the world over call for the development of techniques that simultaneously increase soil carbon storage and reduce agricultur
Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering, Second Edition is designed for readers who need to understand and apply the engineering physics of thermodynamic concepts. It employs a self-teaching format that r
Offering indispensable insight from experts in the field, Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing, Second Edition provides an introduction to the gas industry and the processes required to convert well
