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This book focuses on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for various types of laryngeal diseases. Laryngopharyngeal reflux, for example, which contributes to voice disorders and otolaryngological imflammatory disorders, is examined with the long-term goal of developing more effective, better targeted, therapeutics for patients with reflux disease. This book also describes the authors'experiences with both autofluorescence (AFE) and contact endoscopy (CE) in oncological diagnosis. The diagnostic potential is exhaustively described in a wide range of laryngeal pathologies, mainly dysplasias and squamous cell cancers. Furthermore, the treatment alternatives for squamous cell carcinoma of the glottic and supraglottic larynx are discussed and the outcomes after radiotherapy and/or surgery are presented. Additionally, this book reviews the complications of endoscopic laser surgery of the larynx to provide strategies to avoid possible dangers. Other chapters in this book discuss electroglottography (EGG), a method for providing noninvasive measurements of glottal activity, the possible laryngeal involvement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and an examination of the comorbidity of alcohol and tobacco abuse in patients with surgically treated laryngeal cancer.

The Vocal Athlete, Third Edition is written and designed to bridge the gap between the art of contemporary commercial music (CCM) singing and the science behind voice production in this ever-growing popular vocal style. Revised and expanded, this edition is a “must have” for vocal pedagogy courses and speech-language pathologists, singing voice specialists, and voice teachers. Heavily referenced, this text is ripe with current research on singing science as it relates to the CCM voice. Anyone who trains singers will gain insight into the current research and trends regarding commercial music artists.

With many exciting enhancements and robust online resources, the seventh edition of Anatomy & Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing provides a solid foundation in anatomical and physiological principles relevant to the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. This bestselling text is organized around the five “classic” systems of speech, language and hearing: the respiratory, phonatory, articulatory/resonatory, nervous, and auditory systems. Integrating clinical information with everyday experiences to reveal how anatomy and physiology relate to the speech, language, and hearing systems, the text introduces all the essential anatomy and physiology information in a carefully structured way, helping students to steadily build their knowledge and successfully apply it to clinical practice. Hundreds of dynamic, full-color illustrations and online lessons make the complex material approachable even for students with little or no background in anatomy and physiology.

With major content updates and many more supporting online materials, the seventh edition of the Treatment Resource Manual for Speech-Language Pathology is an accessible and reliable source of basic treatment information and techniques for a wide range of speech and language disorders. This detailed, evidence-based manual includes complete coverage of common disorder characteristics, treatment approaches, reporting techniques, and patient profiles for child and adult clients.

This classic ENT textbook has been updated and expanded to reflect the increasing sophistication of diagnostic and management skills. All sub-specialities are covered, with the content grouped into five major sections: Rhinology, Head and Neck, Otology, Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Imaging.New material includes:- A new chapter on middle ear devices- Information on recent technical advances, including implant devices, immunotherapy and monoclonal antibodies- Updated coverage of imaging and diagnostic techniquesEach chapter includes key learning points, up-to-date references and suggestions for further reading. Many chapters benefit from updated figures which provide clarity and enhance the effectiveness of the text. ENT trainees and other practitioners with an interest in otorhinolaryngology will find this all-purpose textbook ideal for a thorough understanding of the specialty.From the Foreword by the President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England‘This iconic ENT textbook has guided generations of aspiring ENT surgeons around the world, as well as practitioners from other disciplines seeking a general grounding in the specialty.'‘By bringing together recognised experts in their fields, the editors have ensured that this Twelfth Edition of Logan Turner's Diseases of the Nose, Throat and Ear will remain a definitive text for those working in the UK and also in those many countries around the world in which previous editions of the book have gained popularity.'- Mr Tim MitchellReviews of the Eleventh Edition‘It is a modern, well-illustrated textbook with plenty of illustrations and figures, and the text is clear, well written and broken up into easy-to-read sections. It is also a suitable textbook both for primary and secondary care doctors and has a good depth of coverage. If you want to learn more about ENT and want an established, yet up-to-date book which is not expensive then look no further. It is an excellent general all-purpose ENT textbook which will satisfy a wide audience.'- Dr Harry Brown

This book provides the reader with the most up-to-date evidence relating to head and neck cancer, its management, and its rehabilitation from a multidisciplinary perspective. The content is enriched by the contributions of a large team of internationally recognized experts from both the medical and allied health communities. Beginning with an update of what is known about cancer of the head and neck, the reader is then introduced to the multidisciplinary team and the importance of the multidisciplinary approach in head and neck cancer management.

The Routledge Handbook of Sociophonetics is the definitive guide to sociophonetics. Offering a practical and accessible survey of an unparalleled range of theoretical and methodological perspectives, this is the first handbook devoted to sociophonetic research and applications of sociophonetics within and beyond linguistics. It defines what sociophonetics is as a field and offers views of what sociophonetics might become. Split into three sections, this book: • examines the suprasegmental, segmental, and subsegmental units that sociophoneticians study; • reveals the ways that sociophoneticians create knowledge and solve problems across a range of theoretical and practical applications; • explores sociophonetic traditions around the world in spoken and signed languages; • includes case studies that demonstrate sociophonetic research in action, which will support and inspire readers to conduct their own projects. This handbook is an indispensable resource for researchers, undergraduate and graduate students in sociophonetics, as well as researchers and students in sociolinguistics, phonetics, phonology, language variation and change, cognitive linguistics, psycholinguistics, speech pathology, and language teaching—and indeed any area of study where phonetics and phonology interact with social factors and forces.

Over the past few years, there have been fundamental changes in the diagnosing and treating patients with chronic diseases, significantly affecting management of neurological movement disorders. In addition, the health and fitness sector developed several devices to better classify, track, and potentially treat chronic diseases. Both handling and interpreting these large datasets has been revolutionized, by machine and deep learning approaches, leading to new and more effective therapies, resulting in longer survival rates. Handbook of Digital Technologies in Movement Disorders aims to unite these factors to provide a comprehensive guide to patient focused treatments for movement disorders. This book is divided into five distinct sections, starting with an introduction to digital technologies, concepts, and terminologies. The following section reviews various perspectives on technology in movement disorders, including patient and medical professionals. The third section presents technologies used in detecting, measuring progression, and determining response to treatments. This is followed by reviewing the technology used in various treatments of movement disorders including assistive and robotic technologies. Finally, the last section examines the challenges with technology including privacy and other ethical issues. - Reviews different stakeholders'perspectives on technology in movement disorders - Presents technological advancements for diagnosing, monitoring, and managing Parkinson's disease - Discusses challenges with implementing technology into treatment

•Content is thoroughly structured as per NMC curriculum covering all competencies in ENT. •High quality images with clinical and radiological photographs are included for better understanding of the topic. •Essential points are highlighted in different colors to focus on key/important concepts. •Summary at the end of each chapter will benefit students in quick revision. •Review questions with MCQs including clinical and image-based MCQs are given at the end of each chapter to test understanding and prepare for various examinations. •Topic-specific compelling and interesting cases in the chapter can help students better understand the real-world application. •Latest instruments in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are covered for updated knowledge and better decision-making.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) stands as both a promise and a challenge in the field of healthcare. As technological advancements reshape the industry, academic scholars find themselves at the forefront of a crucial dialogue about the ethical implications and societal repercussions of AI. The accelerating sophistication of AI technologies brings forth a central dilemma: how to maintain the crucial human touch required for compassionate and effective patient care in the face of unprecedented technical progress. This challenge is not only a theoretical concern but a pressing reality as healthcare systems increasingly rely on AI-driven solutions. Approaches to Human-Centered AI in Healthcare emerges as a significant guide, offering a comprehensive exploration of the opportunities and challenges entwined with the integration of AI into healthcare. The book becomes a critical compass, navigating readers through the intricate intersections of AI and patient care. By delving into real-world case studies, cutting-edge research findings, and practical recommendations, it provides a roadmap for scholars to navigate the complexities of healthcare AI. In doing so, it aims not only to inform but to shape the discourse around the responsible integration of AI, ensuring that the fundamental principles of compassionate patient care remain at the forefront. Within the pages of this publication, it emphasizes the moral, patient-centric, and socially responsible aspects of AI in healthcare. The imperative to place humans at the center of AI-driven developments is a guiding principle, urging scholars to consider the societal implications and ethical nuances that accompany the transformative potential of AI in healthcare. By addressing these concerns, the book positions itself as a resource for reshaping the discourse around healthcare AI, contributing to a future where technological innovation enhances patient experiences, improves outcomes, and upholds the core tenets of compassionate healthcare.

The Routledge Handbook of Experimental Linguistics provides an up-to-date and accessible overview of various ways in which experiments are used across all domains of linguistics and surveys the range of state-of-the-art methods that can be applied to analyse the language of populations with a wide range of linguistic profiles.Each chapter provides a step-by-step introduction to theoretical and methodological challenges and critically presents a wide range of studies in various domains of experimental linguistics.This handbook: Provides a unified perspective on the data, methods and findings stemming from all experimental research in linguistics Covers many different subfields of linguistics, including argumentation theory, discourse studies and typology Provides an introduction to classical as well as new methods to conduct experiments such as eye tracking and brain imaging Features a range of internationally renowned academics Shows how experimental research can be used to study populations with various linguistic profiles, including young children, people with linguistic impairments, older adults, language learners and bilingual speakers Providing readers with a wealth of theoretical and practical information in order to guide them in designing methodologically sound linguistic experiments, this handbook is essential reading for scholars and students researching in all areas of linguistics.

The three-volume proceedings set CCIS 2049, 2050 and 2051 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Applied Technologies on International Conference on Applied Technologies, ICAT 2023, held in Samborondon, Ecuador, November 22–24, 2023. The 66 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 250 submissions. They are organized in sections by topics as follows: Intelligent Systems, Communications, e-Commerce, e-Government, e-Learning, Electronics, Machine Vision, Security, Technology Trends, and Z AT for Engineering Aplications.

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) are promising tools that can be used to develop algorithms to better understand and predict interactions between food- and nutrition-related data and health outcomes. Understanding that additional research is needed to identify areas where AI/ML is likely to have an impact, the National Academies Food and Nutrition Board hosted a public workshop in October 2023 to explore the future benefits and limitations of integrating big data and AI/ML tools into nutrition research. Participants also discussed issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, bias, and privacy and the appropriate use of evidence generated from these new methods.

This text is a comprehensive guide to the management of IT services in organizations. It covers topics such as service strategy, service design, service transition, service operation, and continual service improvement. The book is designed to help IT professionals develop effective strategies for delivering high-quality IT services that meet the needs of their organizations. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in IT service management, including IT managers, service desk staff, and IT consultants.

A fuzzy system is a system that uses fuzzy logic to associate variables and process information. Fuzzy systems are used in many applications, including machine control, air conditioning, and traffic control. Fuzzy systems also underlie almost every item of news that has any qualitative part, and numbers are translated into words in many daily activities, such as the weather forecast, or topics such as the economy and industry. This book presents the proceedings of FSDM 2024, the 10th International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Data Mining, held from 5 to 8 November 2024 in Matsue, Japan. With an emphasis on fuzzy theory, algorithm and system, fuzzy application, data mining and the interdisciplinary field of fuzzy logic and data mining, FSDM 2024 also included special sessions on hot topics in related research fields, including special sessions on applied mathematics and intelligent algorithms for modern industry (AMIAMI), the application of generative AI, and safeguarding AI-based automotive and automation products. A total of 237 submissions were received for the conference, and after undergoing a thorough review process, 71 papers were accepted for presentation and inclusion here, resulting in an acceptance rate of 30%. The papers are divided into 3 sections: fuzzy set theory, algorithm and system; data mining; and the interdisciplinary field of fuzzy logic and data mining. Providing an overview of current research and development, the book will be of interest to all those using fuzzy systems and data mining as part of their work.

Dieses Buch beschreibt die modernen multidimensionalen-quantitativen Verfahren in der Stimmdiagnostik, auf der Basis wissenschaftlicher Evidenz und schlägt einen evidenzbasierten Minimalstandard in der Stimmdiagnostik vor. Damit liefert es den notwendigen wissenschaftlichen Hintergrund verbunden mit der praktischen Umsetzung.Aktuelle wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse der letzten Jahre geben Logopäd•innen, Stimm- und Sprachtherapeut•innen sowie Ärztinnen und Ärzte in der HNO und Phoniatrie neue Möglichkeiten bei der medizinischen und therapeutischen Versorgung von Patienten mit Stimmstörungen. Die Stimmdiagnostik und die unterschiedlichen Stimmbehandlungen von heterogenen Stimmstörungen können somit besser verzahnt werden, um ein Clinical Reasoning für die Stimmbehandlung strukturiert anzuwenden. Plus: Zahlreiche Videos, Audios und Arbeitsmaterialien zum Download erleichtern die Umsetzung in die Praxis.

Now published by Plural, The Voice and Voice Therapy, Eleventh Edition continues to be an indispensable resource on voice assessment and intervention, trusted for over five decades. This updated edition blends cutting-edge research, practical methodologies, and enhanced pedagogical tools, maintaining its accessibility to both undergraduate and graduate students. Covering a wide range of topics, the text delves into the biological, emotional, and linguistic functions of the larynx, along with detailed evaluations and management of specific voice disorders. Comprehensive descriptions of voice production anatomy and physiology are presented with detailed anatomical illustrations. The book provides in-depth discussions on voice and upper airway disorders, including those of a functional, organic and neurogenic nature. Special sections on voice therapy for diverse populations, such as school-age children, the elderly, professional voice users, and gender-diverse individuals, offer practical insights for students. The text includes videos demonstrating voice assessments, supportive studies, and various clinical approaches to voice therapy.

This innovative manual provides 148 Figures and Tables, deducted from a recently enlarged database of more than 1.000 phonetograms (Voice Range Profiles) from professional voice users (singers, actors, and dancers) of both genders, of ages between 8 and 88 years. The E.T.M. (Eclectic Therapy Method) offers the possibility to objectively evaluate, in real time, the capacities of a given voice, as expressed by the different parameters for each tone of the vocal range, and to expand them to their maximum potentiality, considering the general rules of vocal hygiene. This way, the interested reader can compare their own results of voice analysis, voice education or voice therapy with the exceptional data provided in this study.

Dive into the intricate world of the recurrent laryngeal nerve with'A Closer Look at Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve.'This ground breaking textbook offers a detailed exploration of surgically important anatomy, strategic manoeuvres, and cutting-edge neural monitoring techniques crucial for thyroidectomy, prevention and management of recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis. Authored by esteemed experts in the field, this book presents information that dissect every aspect of the nerve's anatomy, pathology, and radiological aspects with a special focus on oncology. From intricate branching patterns to the relationship between the nerve and inferior thyroid artery, readers are led through a journey unlike any other. Delving into intraoperative neural monitoring and the clinical relevance of data, this comprehensive guide equips otolaryngologists, general surgeons, endocrine surgeons, oncologists, oncosurgeons and residents in various specialties with indispensable knowledge.'A Closer Look at Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve'is the definitive resource for those seeking to master the delicate intricacies of the recurrent laryngeal nerve.

This book presents peer-reviewed and selected papers from the 17th Conference on Acoustics and Vibration of Mechanical Structures (AVMS) held in Timisoara, Romania, on 26–27 May 2023. Internationally recognized experts share their knowledge and key findings in a broad range of topics related to acoustics and vibration of mechanical structures such as analytical, numerical and experimental techniques for noise and vibration problems, environmental and occupational noise and vibration, modelling, prediction and simulations of noise and vibration, noise and vibration control, noise and vibration attenuators. The book addresses application studies and fundamental studies as well, and it is meant for academics researchers and professionals, as well as Ph.D. students concerned with various fields of acoustics and vibration of mechanical structures.

This fully revised and extended second edition provides a comprehensive, most up-to-date overview of the investigation of quantitative measurement in the complex of voice. Important objective parameters of normal voice development are assessed, especially relevant when pathological deviations have to be recognized and defined. The description of different qualities of normal voice development in terms of measurable parameters is provided. The book highlights the hormonal changes that have a considerable influence on the physical development of boys and girls, and how it is possible to predict the voice transition statistically. The extent to which hormones affect voice development in the two genders are made clear in this work through the observation of a number of parameters. In this second edition, the focus is extended to include High-Speed Video images and further discussion. Possible interesting topics for further research are also emphasized. This book will be a valuable resource for laryngologists, phoniatricians, and teachers in their daily work.This is an open access book.

This book explores new applications in the field of science and technology for healthcare systems. The main focus of this book is to devise smart, efficient and robust solutions for the health care sector to serve the major population of rural areas. Artificial Intelligence-based Healthcare Systems encourages scientists, engineers, and scholars across the multiple disciplines to design smart intelligent innovations on rural healthcare issues and motivate to collaborate multiple ideas to design best solutions. It also helps the readers at various levels of knowledge to further enhance their understanding for new tools and smart solutions.

This volume contains eleven chapters that detail advances in health and disease. Chapter One examines the role of demethylases in regulation, with an emphasis on existing and upcoming treatments that focus on this enzyme class. Chapter Two provides a multiparametric acoustic analysis of voice assessments. Chapter Three discusses the clinical applications and outcomes of splenectomies. Chapter Four analyzes the safety of laparotomy compared with the effectiveness of the procedure. Chapter Five proposes a multiple-factor regression mathematical model for predicting the diabetic foot ulcer development risk. Chapter Six presents the risk factors, indications, and management of relaparotomy after cesarean section delivery. Chapter Seven elaborates on the critical role of Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) in wound healing cascades, with the goal of advancing the application of S1P-targeted therapeutic strategies in clinical treatment. Chapter Eight provides an overview of recent innovative developments, directions, and trends in the field of Paracetamol. Chapter Nine explains the function of paracetamol in treating dental pain and compares the risks and advantages of its use. Chapter Ten provides standard statistical rules that thoracic surgeons unfamiliar with statistical modeling analysis should follow. Finally, Chapter Eleven explains a study that applied next-generation sequencing and subsequent data analysis to investigate several food-borne non-typhoidal Salmonella strains.

The Handbook consists of four major sections. Each section is introduced by a main article: Theories of Emotion – General Aspects Perspectives in Communication Theory, Semiotics, and Linguistics Perspectives on Language and Emotion in Cultural Studies Interdisciplinary and Applied Perspectives The first section presents interdisciplinary emotion theories relevant for the field of language and communication research, including the history of emotion research. The second section focuses on the full range of emotion-related aspects in linguistics, semiotics, and communication theories. The next section focuses on cultural studies and language and emotion; emotions in arts and literature, as well as research on emotion in literary studies; and media and emotion. The final section covers different domains, social practices, and applications, such as society, policy, diplomacy, economics and business communication, religion and emotional language, the domain of affective computing in human-machine interaction, and language and emotion research for language education. Overall, this Handbook represents a comprehensive overview in a rich, diverse compendium never before published in this particular domain.

The new edition of the leading reference work on Clinical Linguistics, fully updated with new research and developments in the field The Handbook of Clinical Linguistics, Second Edition provides a timely and authoritative survey of this interdisciplinary field, exploring the application of linguistic theory and method to the study of speech and language disorders. Containing 42 in-depth chapters by an international panel of established and rising scholars, this classic volume addresses a wide range of pathologies while offering valuable insights into key theory and research, multilingual and cross-linguistics factors, analysis and assessment methods, and more. Now in its second edition, The Handbook of Clinical Linguistics features nine entirely new chapters on clinical corpus linguistics, multimodal analysis, cognition and language, the linguistics of sign languages, clinical phonotactics, typical and nontypical phonological development, clinical phonology and phonological assessment, and two chapters on instrumental analysis of voice and speech production. Revised and expanded chapters incorporate new research in clinical linguistics and place greater emphasis on specific speech disorders, connections to literacy, and multilingualism. This invaluable reference works: Reflects the latest developments in new research and data, as well as changing perspectives about the priorities and future of the field Features new and revised chapters throughout, many with new authors or authorial teams Offers well-rounded coverage of the major areas of the speech sciences in the study of communication disorders Discusses how mainstream theories and descriptions of language are influenced by clinical researchBuilding on the success of the first edition, The Handbook of Clinical Linguistics, Second Edition, is an indispensable resource for researchers and advanced students across all areas of speech-language sciences, including speech disorders, speech pathology, speech therapy, communication disorders, cognitive linguistics, and neurolinguistics.

This book gathers selected, extended and revised contributions to the 17th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering and the 5th Conference on Imaging and Visualization (CMBBE 2021), held online on September 7-9, 2021, from Bonn, Germany. It reports on cutting-edge models, algorithms and imaging techniques for studying cells, tissues and organs in normal and pathological conditions. It covers numerical and machine learning methods, finite element modeling and virtual reality techniques, applied to understand biomechanics of movement, fluid and soft tissue biomechanics. It also reports on related advances in rehabilitation, surgery and diagnosis. All in all, this book offers a timely snapshot of the latest research and current challenges at the interface between biomedical engineering, computational biomechanics and biological imaging. Thus, it is expected to provide a source of inspiration for future research and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Class Voice: Fundamental Skills for Lifelong Singing is a unique undergraduate textbook which can be adapted to needs of any potential voice user, including music education students, voice students who are not majoring in music, and adult learners. By explaining the basics of singing using practical skills and examples, this text is accessible to students with a wide range of talents, interests, and expertise levels. With chapters devoted to skills for singing solo and in groups, instructors can tailor the included materials to encourage students to become thoroughly familiar with their own voices and to identify and appreciate the gifts of others.

Designed to enhance the learning experience for both practicing otolaryngologists and otolaryngology residents, Bailey's Head & Neck Surgery—Otolaryngology, 6th Edition, delivers concise, practical information in all areas of this complex field. Dr. Clark A. Rosen (Laryngology) and his hand-picked editorial team representing all of the sub-disciplines of Head & Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology of Drs. Stacey Gray (rhinology), Patrick Ha (Head and Neck Surgery), Charles Limb (Otology), Stephen Park (Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery), and Gresham Richter (Pediatric Otolaryngology) ensure that all content in this two-volume text is current, useful, and evidence based. Each chapter has been written to increase the reader's understanding, retention, and ability to successfully apply information in everyday practice.

PRIVACY PRESERVATION of GENOMIC and MEDICAL DATA Discusses topics concerning the privacy preservation of genomic data in the digital era, including data security, data standards, and privacy laws so that researchers in biomedical informatics, computer privacy and ELSI can assess the latest advances in privacy-preserving techniques for the protection of human genomic data. Privacy Preservation of Genomic and Medical Data focuses on genomic data sources, analytical tools, and the importance of privacy preservation. Topics discussed include tensor flow and Bio-Weka, privacy laws, HIPAA, and other emerging technologies like Internet of Things, IoT-based cloud environments, cloud computing, edge computing, and blockchain technology for smart applications. The book starts with an introduction to genomes, genomics, genetics, transcriptomes, proteomes, and other basic concepts of modern molecular biology. DNA sequencing methodology, DNA-binding proteins, and other related terms concerning genomes and genetics, and the privacy issues are discussed in detail. The book also focuses on genomic data sources, analyzing tools, and the importance of privacy preservation. It concludes with future predictions for genomic and genomic privacy, emerging technologies, and applications. Audience Researchers in information technology, data mining, health informatics and health technologies, clinical informatics, bioinformatics, security and privacy in healthcare, as well as health policy developers in public and private health departments and public health.

The use of historical recordings as primary sources is relatively well established in both musicology and performance studies and has demonstrated how early recording technologies transformed the ways in which musicians and audiences engaged with music. This edited volume offers a timely snapshot of a wide range of contemporary research in the area of performance practice and performance histories, inviting readers to consider the wide range of research methods that are used in this ever-expanding area of scholarship. The volume brings together a diverse team of researchers who all use early recordings as their primary source to research performance in its broadest sense in a wide range of repertoires within and on the margins of the classical canon – from the analysis of specific performing practices and parameters in certain repertoires, to broader contextual issues that call attention to the relationship between recorded performance and topics such as analysis, notation and composition. Including a range of accessible music examples, which allow readers to experience the music under discussion, this book is designed to engage with academic and non-academic readers alike, being an ideal research aid for students, scholars and performers, as well as an interesting read for early sound recording enthusiasts.

Encyclopedia of Sensors and Biosensors, Four Volume Set provides unique foundational level information on the rapidly growing sensor community. The book covers innovations in materials, designs, devices and software that find their way into new types of sensors. Sections include over 1000 color images, including representations of sensor design, sensor manufacturing, and assessments of sensor performance. In addition, applications of sensors in healthcare, food safety, environmental engineering and other fields are discussed, making this a truly interdisciplinary work. The book is structured using a logical and thematic approach, with chapters taking a balanced viewpoint, listing both advantages and disadvantages. Perfect for those learning their trade in both academia and industry, this vital reference work will serve many groups, including chemists, engineers, biological scientists, clinicians, and industrial researchers. - Provides students and new scientists with a comprehensive,'one-stop'resource in sensor technology, giving them a solid grounding in unfamiliar topics - Presents the most up-to-date reference resource available, providing truly interdisciplinary coverage across all aspects of sensor technology - Ideal for researchers/scientists in both academia and industry - Allows experienced researchers to put their work into a broader context - Includes over 1000 color images that detail the full range of sensors and devices covered

'Alcohol and Speech'serves as a single, unifying reference source for those interested in speech motor effects evident in the acoustic record, reaction times, speech communication strategies, and perceptual judgments. Written by a linguist and a psychologist, the book provides an analytic orientation toward speech and alcohol with an emphasis on laboratory-based research in acoustic-phonetics and speech science. It is a comprehensive review of the effects of alcohol on speech and compares the various theoretical concerns which form this research. Studies of both alcohol and speech have been rare because each field has its own experimental protocols, methodologies, and research agendas. This book fills a long-standing gap and is unique in providing both breadth of coverage and depth of analysis. A case study involving the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound develops some of the legal implications of this research. It illustrates a unified perspective for the study of alcohol and speech. It contains the benefit of years of research on alcohol and speech. It provides a wealth of research to investigators in a wide variety of disciplines: medicine, psychology, speech, forensics, law, and human factors. It demonstrates how alcohol and speech research applies in a practical situation: the Exxon Valdez grounding. It includes a glossary as well as numerous tables and graphs for a quick overview of data and results.

The Handbook consists of four major sections. Each section is introduced by a main article: Theories of Emotion – General Aspects Perspectives in Communication Theory, Semiotics, and Linguistics Perspectives on Language and Emotion in Cultural Studies Interdisciplinary and Applied Perspectives The first section presents interdisciplinary emotion theories relevant for the field of language and communication research, including the history of emotion research. The second section focuses on the full range of emotion-related aspects in linguistics, semiotics, and communication theories. The next section focuses on cultural studies and language and emotion; emotions in arts and literature, as well as research on emotion in literary studies; and media and emotion. The final section covers different domains, social practices, and applications, such as society, policy, diplomacy, economics and business communication, religion and emotional language, the domain of affective computing in human-machine interaction, and language and emotion research for language education. Overall, this Handbook represents a comprehensive overview in a rich, diverse compendium never before published in this particular domain.

Wine Tasting: A Professional Handbook, Fourth Edition presents the latest information behind tasting, including insights on physiological, psychological and physicochemical limitations associated with sensory evaluation. The book's author notes how techniques may guide in achieving improved wine quality and adjusting production procedures to match consumer preferences, occupational hazards of professional wine tasters, and the latest information on types of wine, vineyard and winery sources of quality, and the principles of food and wine combination. Fully updated, this new edition includes coverage of the statistical aspect of wine tasting, including multiple examples to demonstrate the science of wine characteristic measurement and analysis. With its inclusion of illustrative data and testing technique descriptions, the book is ideal for both those who train members of tasting panels, those involved in designing wine tastings, and the connoisseur seeking to maximize their perception and appreciation of wine through a clear and applicable understanding of the wine tasting experience. - Presents worked examples of complex statistics applied to wine tasting - Provides a flow chart of wine tasting steps and production procedures, incorporating course and appreciation practices - Discusses various types, purposes and organization of wine tastings - Cautions about design errors that could invalidate data interpretation - Explains practical details on wine storage and the problems that can occur, both during and following bottle opening

In 1912, Conrad Schlumberger (1878-1932), professor at the Ecole des Mines de Paris (now MINES ParisTech), made the first electric field imaging experiment at his family house in Val Richer, in Normandy. This offered new possibilities for exploring the Earth. One hundred years later, the workshop, held in Paris, 9 - 10 July 2012, is an excellent opportunity to gather different communities working on electrical resistivity tomography. Electrical imaging has grown to include work in the fields of geophysics, medical imaging and process tomography, and is still developing. The booklet contains extended abstracts related to oral and poster presentations, demonstrating recent progress in terms of acquisition, data processing and inversion, but also presenting challenges still to be addressed.

This accessible book provides an overview of fluency disorders. Written by a team of speech-language pathology researchers and practitioners in India, it examines the concepts of fluency and disfluency with illustrative examples in English and Indian languages.Understanding and Managing Fluency Disorders gives an overview of current research and evidence-based practice in the context of a theoretical background. Clinical aspects of each fluency disorder are described, and the book outlines assessment protocols and intervention methods. Maruthy and Kelkar address key concepts related to different fluency disorders, including cluttering and acquired neurogenic stuttering. One of the highlights of the book is the chapter dedicated to typical disfluency, which could be of immense use to beginning clinicians who wish to increase the specificity and accuracy of their assessment. Other salient features include case vignettes, activity examples, easy steps to carry out intervention approaches and the added advantage of an ICF perspective, making this a practitioner's guide to management of fluency disorders.Offering a comprehensive overview of theoretical and clinical aspects of stuttering, cluttering and fluency disorders, this volume will be highly relevant reading for students of fluency disorders and speech and language therapy. It will also provide clinicians and trainees working in the field with up-to-date theoretical and clinical information about assessment and intervention.

Speech and Voice Science, Fourth Edition is the only textbook to provide comprehensive and detailed information on both voice source and vocal tract contributions to speech production. In addition, it is the only textbook to address dialectical and nonnative language differences in vowel and consonant production, bias in perception of speaker identity, and prosody (suprasegmental features) in detail. With the new edition, clinical application is integrated throughout the text.

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the theories of cognition and language processing relevant to the field of communication disorders. Thoroughly updated in its second edition, the book explores a range of topics and issues that illustrate the relevance of a dynamic interaction between both theoretical and applied clinical work.Beginning with the origins of language evolution, the authors explore a range of both developmental and acquired communication disorders, reflecting the variety and complexity of psycholinguistics and its role in extending our knowledge of communication disorders. The first section outlines some of the major theoretical approaches from psycholinguistics and cognitive neuroscience that have been influential in research focusing on clinical populations, while Section II features examples from researchers who have applied this body of knowledge to developmental disorders of communication. Section III features examples focusing on acquired language disorders, and finally, Section IV considers psycholinguistic approaches to gesture, sign language, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). The new edition features new chapters offering fresh perspectives, further reading recommendations and a new epilogue from Jackie Guendouzi.This valuable text serves as a single interdisciplinary resource for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in cognitive neurosciences, psychology, communication sciences and disorders, as well as researchers new to the field of communication disorders or to psycholinguistic theory.

Speech and Voice Science Workbook, Fourth Edition is an excellent companion to the textbook Speech and Voice Science, Fourth Edition. Divided into chapters that correspond with Speech and Voice Science, this workbook is designed to provide a valuable tool for students to expand their understanding of this challenging course subject. The workbook is intended to be used for student review, self-study and exam preparation, to highlight areas of confusion, to learn new concepts, to connect ideas, and to spark new questions and thoughtful discussions.

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of all the upper and lower airways disorders and broadens their understanding by combining ENT and pulmonology disciplines. The volume opens with a general overview on the airways, before describing symptoms, infections and allergies. In addition to the upper airway tumors, specific lower, and upper airway disorders, other topics addressed by the book are pediatric lower airway disorders, sleep related breathing disorders, trauma, reflux, and interventional pulmonology. The closing part discusses the airway protection and includes a chapter on gender and pulmonary diseases. Written by experts in the fields, the book is a valuable resource for both specialists and trainees in ENT, pulmonology, and pediatrics.

Application as well as detection of different chemicals plays an important role in the progress of modern science and technology. The beauty of various characteristics of materials and the inherent logic behind their working mechanisms can be wisely utilized for sensing different chemicals. The mechanisms as well as performances of different materials viz. carbon nanotube, graphene, metal oxides, biomaterials, luminescent metal-organic frameworks, hydrogels, textiles, quantum dots, ligands, crown ethers etc. for identification of different chemicals has been discussed here. This book would be a valuable reference to select suitable materials for possible use in chemical sensors.

The book provides up-to-date and easy to understand information on airway management with special emphasis on practical management along with required theory background and key points. It covers all aspects of airway management including education, training, audit, controversies, recent advances, case discussion, etc. The book covers all the techniques of airway management like the use of video laryngoscopy, fibre-optic intubation, and retrograde intubation. Further, the book includes a chapter on airway management during transmittable infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. The book also includes separate chapters on the available guidelines; discussion of interesting cases; neonatal airway; and out of hospital airway management. The book is written by experienced authors keeping in mind the unique problems and situations related to this specialized and vital area of patient management. It presents summary and key points in each chapter. Overall, this book provides practical,specialty oriented and patient centered approach to airway management. The book is a useful resource for postgraduate students, residents and fellows in anesthesia, emergency medicine, critical care medicine. It is also relevant for anesthesiologists, intensivists, emergency physicians and internal medicine physicians.

For singers and their teachers, speech-language pathologists, and laryngologists this book presents a teaching technique specifically focusing on voice in the areas of classical and opera singing.

Implementation of Smart Healthcare Systems using AI, IoT, and Blockchain provides imperative research on the development of data fusion and analytics for healthcare and their implementation into current issues in a real-time environment. While highlighting IoT, bio-inspired computing, big data, and evolutionary programming, the book explores various concepts and theories of data fusion, IoT, and Big Data Analytics. It also investigates the challenges and methodologies required to integrate data from multiple heterogeneous sources, analytical platforms in healthcare sectors. This book is unique in the way that it provides useful insights into the implementation of a smart and intelligent healthcare system in a post-Covid-19 world using enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and blockchain in providing transparent, faster, secure and privacy preserved healthcare ecosystem for the masses. - Explains how IoT can be integrated into the healthcare ecosystem for better diagnostics, monitoring and treatment - Includes AI for predictive and preventive healthcare - Describes blockchain for managing healthcare data to provide transparency, security and distributed storage - Offers effective remote diagnostics and telemedicine approaches - Highlights the importance of gold standard medical datasets for improved modeling and analysis

This book provides an essential guideline for phoniatricians, ENT specialists, speech and voice therapists, vocal coaches, singing teachers, choir conductors, actors and singers, and everyone who is involved with phenomenon of the voice.As this text shows, phonetographic analysis of the speaking and singing voice has been proven to be of great help for students and teachers of drama and singing education.The book presents an age-related and gender-specific pattern card of the human voice, based on a step-by-step analysis of a database of more than 1000 phonetograms. This pattern card enables a basic voice classification of any subject, providing a guideline with useful information for voice education and voice therapy, as demonstrated by a selection of 152 figures and 72 tables, including some exceptional longitudinal phonetograms of actors and singers across a wide age range.

'De ser prácticamente unos cantantes marginales y vistos con desdén hace no más de 30 años, los contratenores han pasado a convertirse en auténticas estrellas seguidas con fervor por el público. Sin duda, su creciente protagonismo en el repertorio barroco ha tenido mucho que ver en esta popularidad, pero ni mucho menos se limita a él, puesto que también desempeñan un papel destacado en la creación más estrictamente contemporánea. Su emisión prioritaria en Mecanismo 2 en ámbito de alto o mezzo desafió las expectativas de la inmensa mayoría de las audiencias clásicas. Y en su valoración no ayudó mucho el que, desde tiempos pretéritos, se aplicase a su fonación el insidioso término de falsete, con lo que conllevaba de sugerir falsedad o artificiosidad. Partiendo del establecimiento de los cuatro patrones mecánicos de fonación, el autor aborda la figura del contratenor con un carácter global: su historia, su correcta clasificación, su técnica vocal, su presencia en la interpretación históricamente informada … En suma, El contratenor, estudio sólido y exhaustivo, es la reivindicación de una voz determinante que, desde que llegó, se ha convertido en un imprescindible de la práctica musical de nuestros días.'

Stroboscopy and High-Speed Imaging of the Vocal Function, Second Edition presents a complete picture of the art and science of stroboscopy. This unique professional resource includes not only comprehensive coverage of the imaging process, but also the disease process that exists in benign lesions, cancer, and neuropathology. Comparisons of normal images with pathologies are included to enhance readers'diagnostic skills, and the use of stroboscopic images before and after therapy to determine results enhances their clinical skills. The book also covers the entire range of laryngeal imaging for diagnostics, including rigid endoscopy, videostroboscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, and high-speed imaging.

Recent years have seen a rise in interest, from a diversity of fields, in the musical ensemble as an exemplary form of creative group behavior. Musical ensembles can be understood and investigated as high functioning small group organizations that have coordinative structures in place to perform under pressure within strict temporal boundaries. Rehearsals and performances exemplify fruitful contexts for emergent creative behaviour, where novel musical interpretations are negotiated and discovered through improvisatory interaction. Furthermore, group music-making can be an emotionally and socially rewarding experience that enables positive outcomes for wellbeing and development. This book brings together these different perspectives into one coherent volume, offering insight into the musical ensemble from different analytical levels. Part 1 starts from the meso-level, considering ensembles as creative teams and investigating how musical groups interact at a social and organizational level. Part 2 then zooms in to consider musical coordination and interaction at a micro-level, when considering group music-making as forms of joint action. Finally, a macro-level perspective is taken in Part 3, examining the health and wellbeing affordances associated with acoustical, expressive, and emotional joint behavior. Each part contains a balance of review chapters showcasing the most recent developments in each area of research, followed by demonstrative case studies featuring various ensemble practices and processes. A rich and multidisciplinary reflection on ensemble music practice, this volume will be an insightful read for music students, teachers, academics, and professionals with an interest in the dynamics of group behavior within a musical context.

This fully revised and expanded second edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the fundamentals of contemporary larynx and trachea surgery, presenting the state of the art in European laryngology. The book includes the most recent developments in surgery, such as robotic surgery, as well as novel materials such as the CO2 waveguide, and describes the technical aspects of the various procedures in detail to allow readers to implement them. It particularly focuses on issues like the treatment of papilloma, the transoral surgery of T3-T4 larynx cancer and scarring of the vocal fold. The contributors are experts in the field, mainly from the European Laryngological Society and European Head & Neck Society, but also from America and Asia.This textbook is a valuable resource for ENT trainees and those superspecializing in laryngology, as well as for experienced laryngologists and head & neck surgeons.

Cognitive Sociolinguistics draws on the rich theoretical framework of Cognitive Linguistics and focuses on the social factors that underlie the variability of meaning and conceptualization. In the last decade, the field has expanded in various way. The current volume takes stock of current and emerging advances in the field in short academic contributions. The studies collected in this book have a usage-based approach to language variation and change, drawing on the theoretical framework of Cognitive Linguistics and are sensitive to social variation, be it cross-linguistic or language-internal. Three types of contributions are collected in this book. First, it contains theoretical overview papers on the domains that have witnessed expansion in recent years. Second, it presents novel research ideas in proof-of-concept contributions, aimed at blue-sky research and out-of-the-box linguistic analyses. Third, it showcases recent empirical studies within the field. By combining these three types of contributions, the book provides an encompassing overview of novel developments in the field of Cognitive Sociolinguistics.