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This two-volume set, CCIS 2176-2177, constitutes the proceedings from the Second International Conference on Deep Sciences for Computing and Communications, IconDeepCom 2023, held in Chennai, India, in April 2023. The 74 full papers and 8 short papers presented here were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 252 submissions. The papers presented in these two volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Applications of Block chain for Digital Landscape; Deep Learning approaches for Multipotent Application; Machine Learning Techniques for Intelligent Applications; Industrial use cases of IOT; NLP for Linguistic Support; Convolution Neural Network for Vision Applications. Part II: Optimized Wireless Sensor Network Protocols; Cryptography Applications for Enhanced Security; Implications of Networking on Society; Deep Learning Model for Health informatics; Web Application for Connected Communities; Intelligent Insights using Image Processing; Precision Flood Prediction Models.

This groundbreaking core textbook offers a comprehensive overview of different approaches to the causes, assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. The book includes important diagnostic frameworks, including the new DSM-5-TR, ICD-11 and PDM, but also widens the scope of coverage beyond mainstream psychiatric models to include psychological, biological, historical, sociocultural and therapeutic approaches. Contemporary and well-balanced, this book provides an even-handed and holistic foundation, allowing students to develop a strong critical mindset while retaining a robust research-driven orientation.This new edition:- features an innovative structure organized by presenting problem, examining each in a broad context of traditional psychiatric and alternative approaches- is grounded in lived experience of disorder: shining a spot-light on service-users through'Case Examples'scenarios and'Lived Experience'perspective pieces- Supports student learning and critical thinking through engaging'Controversial Question'and'In Depth'features- Features an attractive new layout and plenty of colour illustrations - Is supported by impressive online support features including lecture slides, a test bank, instructor manual, video library, student study questions, self-test quizzes, flashcard activities and more.Now thoroughly updated to include the latest developments in research and clinical practice, along with enhanced in-text and online pedagogy to support instructors and learners, this book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students on abnormal psychology, psychopathology, mental health or clinical psychology courses.

Sensors are significantly relevant to many aspects of life. The advancements in nanotechnology-based sensing systems are giving rise to exciting developments in sensor applications. Recently, nanocomposites have become highly promising candidates for the designing of new chemical sensing and biosensing platforms. Graphene-based nanocomposites have been successfully employed in many sensing applications in view of their excellent physical properties including high surface area, electrical conductivity, flexibility and optical transparency. They provide remarkable advantages such as lower fabrication costs, improved biocompatibility, prominent sensitivity, stability and selectivity for effective real-world implementation. The aim of the book is to give an overview on the properties and novel applications of graphene-based nanocomposites as chemical and biosensors. Chapters highlight various biosensing applications such as diabetes monitoring, cancer cell detection, virus, bacteria, DNA, protein and amino acid sensing, as well as hormone and cholesterol detection. Moreover, chemical sensing applications like gas, alcohol, and food toxin sensing, heavy metal ion detection, and H2O2 sensing are also covered. The book is ideal for postgraduates, analytical chemists, biomedical scientists and researchers in both academic and industrial settings working on materials science, chemical science and nanotechnology.

The ISoLA 2024 proceedings constitutes contributions of the associated events held at the 12th International Symposium on Leveraging Applications of Formal Methods, ISoLA 2024, which took place in Crete, Greece, in October 2024. ISoLA 2024 provides a forum for developers, users, and researchers to discuss issues related to the adoption and use of rigorous tools and methods for the specification, analysis, verification, certification, construction, test, and maintenance of systems from the point of view of their different application domains. This volume, Part I, contains the proceedings of the Colloquium in honor of Rocco De Nicola's 70th birthday, held jointly with the ISOLA 2024's track on REoCAS (Rigorous Engineering of Collective Adaptive Systems). Rocco De Nicola has significantly contributed to collective adaptive systems through novel approaches for their formal specification, analysis, and verification. The Colloquium features one homage paper and 23 contributions from invited authors who reflected upon these developments within the context of Rocco's much broader legacy in concurrency theory, distributed systems, domain-specific languages, service-oriented computing, and formal methods, exploring his recent contributions to cybersecurity.

This book covers the fundamentals, limitations, and challenges of phytoremediation in contaminated water, air, and soil due to rapid demographic and industrial development. This foundational knowledge is necessary to combat negative impacts on human and environmental health brought on by practices such as ore mining, gas emission, pesticide application, and municipal waste generation. The book explains the phytoremediation of organic and inorganic pollutants via different types of microbes, fungi, and various plant groups to improve the quality of contaminated systems, and discusses emerging advancements and technologies, such as nanotechnology, for reducing toxic pollution. The mechanisms of phytoremediation are a primary point of focus to understand the basics, and for readers to apply this knowledge in a variety of contexts where phytoremediation is a useful tool in improving the quality of polluted water, air, and soil. The book is mainly intended for researchers in the fields of botany, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental engineering, but will also be of interest to policymakers, NGOs, and academics working on environmental management.

In an era marked by the transformative rise of cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT), our technological landscape has undergone a revolutionary progression. This convergence has brought unparalleled convenience and connectivity, redefining the way we interact with data and devices. However, alongside these remarkable advancements, a pressing concern has emerged – the vulnerability of these systems to security breaches. As cloud services become integral to our daily lives and the IoT permeates every facet of our routines, the potential for cyberattacks and data breaches looms large. This escalating risk calls for immediate and robust solutions to safeguard sensitive information and ensure the privacy and integrity of individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure. Emerging Technologies for Securing the Cloud and IoT is a comprehensive and timely solution for the multifaceted security challenges presented by these revolutionary technologies. Edited by Amina Ahmed Nacer from the University of Lorraine, France, and Mohammed Riyadh Abdmeziem from Ecole Nationale Supérieur d'Informatique, Algeria, this book stands as a beacon of guidance for academic scholars and industry experts alike. Its pages delve deep into the intricate web of security concerns, unraveling the potential consequences of unchecked vulnerabilities in cloud and IoT systems. With a focus on practicality and real-world applications, this book invites authors to explore topics such as security frameworks, AI and machine learning integration, data protection, threat modeling, and more. Edited by esteemed researchers, practitioners, and luminaries, each chapter offers insights that bridge the gap between theory and implementation. Aspiring to serve as an authoritative reference, this compilation empowers readers to navigate the complexities of securing cloud based IoT systems effectively. For scholars, students, professionals, and policymakers eager to comprehend, confront, and conquer the security challenges of today and tomorrow, this book presents itself as the quintessential guide to ushering in an era of secure technological advancement.

The book contains peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on Recent Developments in Cyber Security organized by the Center for Cyber Security and Cryptology at Sharda University in June 2023. This volume focuses on privacy and secrecy of information, cryptography, applications and analysis, cyber threat intelligence and mitigation, cyber-physical systems, cyber threat intelligence, quantum cryptography and blockchain technologies and their application, etc. This book is a unique collection of chapters from different areas with a common theme and will be immensely useful to academic researchers and practitioners in the industry.

Academic scholars and industry professionals alike face the formidable challenge of staying informed about emerging trends and innovations in cloud computing. The expansive realm of cloud technology has been the catalyst for several transformative changes across industries, offering unparalleled opportunities for optimization and innovation. However, even seasoned experts may find themselves daunted by the intricate web of new technologies, including green cloud computing, edge computing, cryptography in the cloud, load balancing strategies, and cloud analytics insights. Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing: Analytics, Scalability, and Service Models provides academic scholars and industry professionals with a comprehensive exploration of these critical cloud computing topics and more. This invaluable resource provides clarity and insight, serving as a guiding beacon in the ever-evolving world of cloud technology. Whether you're seeking to understand the intricacies of cloud security solutions, the nuances of scalability in cloud computing, or the various service models in the cloud, this book empowers you to navigate this dynamic field with confidence and expertise.

Latin America has extensive microbial diversity and is endemic for a wide array of infectious agents including dengue, chikungunya, malaria and tuberculosis. In 2014, the WHO cited 93 public health events of potential international concern in the Latin American region where over half (47 events) were caused specifically by chikungunya and other zoonotic pathogens, causing geographically widespread impact affecting 27 countries and territories. Arena, alpha and flaviviruses are RNA viruses, many of which are endemic in South America, are diverse in nature, and can adapt easily to new hosts, creating zoonotic threats. Since more than 70% of emerging diseases are caused by zoonotic agents, it is of great importance to enhance the capacity for detection and diagnosis in the areas where they are most likely to emerge. COVID-19 provided an opportunity to reinforce public health capacities, improve reporting transparency, and enhance regional coordination. Limited but consistent research has been carried out in the region to address the viral threats that account for a significant portion of health concerns. This book describes relevant examples of these achievements and discusses ongoing limitations in the region.

As organizations navigate the complexities of modern information systems management (ISM), they face many challenges. Rapid technological advancements, changing workplace structures, and mainstreaming remote work have underscored the need for clear roles, responsibilities, and methods for interaction within ISM groups and with external stakeholders. This lack of clarity can lead to inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and even breakdowns in communication, hindering the organization's ability to manage its information systems effectively. Essential Information Systems Service Management serves as a comprehensive solution to the challenges of modern ISM. It uniquely compiles critical roles, responsibilities, workflows, processes, functions, and methods for successfully managing contemporary information systems. By providing a clear roadmap, this book empowers practitioners and students to navigate the evolving professional landscape confidently and competently, ensuring they can contribute effectively to their organizations. This book, tailored for a broad audience that includes practitioners, students, educators, professionals, and researchers, provides practical insights and innovative approaches to ISM. It helps current practitioners identify and address gaps in their ISM methods. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in future job markets. By focusing on datafication opportunities to automate functions and processes, this book enables organizations to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness in managing information systems, making it an indispensable resource.

The book provides information on the sources of arsenic contamination of groundwater and their impacts in the first part of the book consisting of 8 chapters. Process developments such as nano-adsorbents for removal of arsenic and other heavy metals are discussed in the second part of the book that comprises of 4 chapters. The third part of the book includes 4 chapters on technological interventions for the removal of arsenic such as indigenous ceramic membranes and Subterranean Arsenic Removal (SAR). The fourth part of the book deals with arsenic contamination in food materials and food chain systems, and consists of 5 chapters. Arsenic has long been associated with a variety of health complications in the human body. In order to address this, a chapter on arsenic contamination and impacts on human health has been included in the fifth part of the book. The book would be a valuable reference material for the scientific community in developing countries working on community water supply and treatment, food safety, public health and policy.

The Routledge International Handbook of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders comprehensively presents the leading, global research in understanding and clinically treating perinatal mental health disorders.In this wide-ranging book, Wenzel invites a global community of scholars and practitioners working in perinatal mental health to discuss contemporary empirical research in the field and how this can be applied in practice. Presented in five parts, the book begins by laying out the historical context of the field before exploring prenatal and postpartum mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug misuse, eating disorders, and insomnia. Chapters describe different interventions, such as mindfulness-based interventions, integrative interpersonal psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, before addressing specific special issues, such as fathers'experiences, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and perinatal mental health disorders in migrant women. Designed to have international relevance, each chapter includes case studies and sections on cultural considerations, and clinical dialogue is used throughout to illustrate specific applications of contemporary empirical research to clinical practice.This handbook is essential reading for clinicians who have an interest in issues associated with perinatal mental health disorders, as well as students of clinical social work, clinical psychiatry, clinical psychology, obstetrics and gynecology, nursing, and midwifery.

The three-volume set LNCS 14801, 14802, and 14803 constitutes the proceedings of the 30th European Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing, Euro-Par 2024, which took place in Madrid, Spain, during August 26–30, 2024. The 88 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 293 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Programming, compilers, and performance; scheduling, resource management, cloud, edge computing, and workflows; Part II: Architectures and accelerators; data analytics, AI and computational science; Part III: Theory and algorithms; multidisciplinary, domain-specific and applied parallel and distributed computing.

This book elucidates the growing application of greener technology with a circular economic approach and examines the connection among environment, economy, and ecology for an emerging and supportable human society. It focuses on numerous features of environmental sustainability and, more responsibly, labels the technologies and methods essential to overcome growing environmental challenges, including biotechnological methods, cutting-edge research, applications, and procedures.Features: Proposes the latest advances in waste treatment, pollution reduction, and circular economy development based on green technology. Considers the relationship between green technological progress and various forms of circular economy. Describes resource recycling and recovery. Covers advanced technology in bioremediation. Includes reports and case studies highlighting the'how-to'on waste-to-energy generation. This book is aimed at professionals and graduate students in environmental engineering, project management, bioremediation, sustainable development, and waste management.

The goal of this book is to provide a broad understanding on the New Perspectives in Software Engineering research. The advancement of computers, and mobile devices, among others, has led to the creation of new areas of knowledge to improve the operation and application of software in any sector, allowing many previously unimaginable activities. In this context, the evolution of software and its applications has created new domains of interest, emerging New Perspectives of Software Engineering for these new areas of knowledge such as: DevOps, Industry 4.0, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Gamification, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Health Technologies, Energy Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Robot control, among others. This book is used in different domains in which a broad scope of audience is interested: software engineers, analyst, project management, consultant, academics and researchers in the field both in universities and business schools, information technology directors and managers, and quality managers and directors. Finally, the book contents are also useful for Ph.D. students, master's, and undergraduate students of IT-related degrees such as Computer Science and Information Systems.

Modern Operating Systems incorporates the latest developments and technologies in operating systems (OS) technologies. Author Andy Tanenbaum's clear and entertaining writing style outlines the concepts every OS designer needs to master. In-depth topic coverage includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, deadlocks, interface design, multimedia, performance tradeoffs, and trends in OS design. Case studies explore popular OS and provide real-world context. Tanenbaum also provides information on current research based on his experience as an operating systems researcher. The 5th Edition keeps pace with modern OS with a new chapter on Windows 11, new security coverage, an emphasis on flash-based solid-state drives and more.

This edited book brings together a diverse group of researchers to address the challenges posed by global mass poisoning caused by lead contamination of soil and plants. Lead is among the elements that have been most extensively used by man over time. This has led to extensive pollution of surface soils on the local scale, mainly associated with mining and smelting of the metal and addition of organic lead compounds to petrol. Release of lead to the atmosphere from various high-temperature processes has led to surface contamination on the regional and even global scale. Lead is particularly strongly bound to humic matter in organic-rich soil and to iron oxides in mineral soil and is rather immobile in the soil unless present at very high concentrations. In addition, plants grown on lead-rich soils incorporate lead and thus the concentration of lead in crop plants may be increased. Lead enters in the food chain through consumption of plant material. A high concentration of lead has been found to be harmful to vegetation. As the lead concentration increases, it adversely affects several biological parameters and eventually renders the soil barren. The book sheds light on this global environmental issue and proposes solutions to contamination through multi-disciplinary approaches. This book contains three sections. First section describes the different sources and distribution of lead in soil and plant ecosystems. Second section explains the health risks linked to lead toxicity. Third section addresses sustainable lead toxicity mitigation strategies using the potential applications of recent biological technology. This book is a valuable resource to students, academics, researchers, and environmental professionals doing field work on contamination throughout the world.

The International Encyclopedia of Public Health, Third Edition, Seven Volume Set is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the major issues, challenges, methods, and approaches of global public health. Spanning across 7 volumes, 13 subject areas and 398 chapters, this new edition takes a multidisciplinary approach and presents the history, methodology, and latest advances in biomedical research and related scientific fields, including social sciences, life sciences, and bioengineering to address public health research, disease, health processes, and disciplines. The book offers readers evidence-based analysis and information on solutions to real-world problems in global and local health through a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach.Covering all dimensions of the field, from the details of specific diseases, to the organization of social insurance agencies, the articles included comprise the fundamental research areas of global public health: historical roots, scientific research methodology and approaches, public health of vulnerable population subgroups (the aged, children and adolescents, at-risk populations), environmental and occupational epidemiology, and much more. - Includes the most comprehensive, high-level, internationally focused reference work available on public health - Presents an invaluable resource for both researchers familiar with the field and non-experts requiring easy-to-find, relevant, global information and a greater understanding of the wider issues - Incorporates biomedical and health social science issues and perspectives - Provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic - Focuses on the dynamic collaboration of many scientific areas for the improvement of healthcare in communities

Aquaculture Virology, Second Edition covers all the known virus families, and specific diseases that affect each aquatic organism. Descriptions of each disease includes disease name, structure and composition of virus, classification and virus replication, epidemiology, pathology and immunity, diagnostic methods (gross pathology, histopathology, cell culture, PCR, sequencing, ELISA, etc.) and prevention and control. This is an excellent reference of updated foundational and practical knowledge from experts in both academia and research.Those interested in fish viral diseases will find the book an excellent source for high quality illustrations of viral structure, diagrams of pathogenesis of diseases, and many images of gross pathology and histopathology lesions, using the same format in all chapters to facilitate the reading and studying. This second edition of the book will cover all virus families and the specific diseases relevant to aquaculture with current information delivered in a systematic and succinct way to the researcher, teacher, student, diagnostic laboratory staff, clinical veterinarian, aquaculture disease practitioner, farmer, and all people that are interested in viruses in general. - Provides unique, comprehensive information on animal pathogens and viruses found in aquaculture and fisheries - Presents high-quality illustrations of viral structure, diagrams of viral disease processes, gross pathology, and histopathology lesions to aid in understanding - Incorporates all updated changes in taxonomy since the first edition - Includes a new chapter on the impact of climate change on the manifestations of different aquatic animal viral diseases - Describes aquatic viruses of the major aquatic animals, fish, crustaceans, and mollusks

This eleven-volume set LNCS 14815 – 14825 constitutes the refereed workshop proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2024, held at Hanoi, Vietnam, during July 1–4, 2024. The 281 full papers, 17 short papers and 2 PHD showcase papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 450 submissions. In addition, the conference consisted of 55 workshops, focusing on very topical issues of importance to science, technology and society: from new mathematical approaches for solving complex computational systems, to information and knowledge in the Internet of Things, new statistical and optimization methods, several Artificial Intelligence approaches, sustainability issues, smart cities and related technologies.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, including the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes, and thermodynamic cycles. The book covers topics such as thermodynamic systems, properties of pure substances, heat transfer, and power cycles. It is designed to help students and professionals in the fields of engineering and physics develop a strong understanding of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics. With clear explanations and numerous examples, this book is an essential resource for anyone studying or working in the field of thermodynamics.

This book explores the interaction between climate change phenomena and the soil–plant–atmosphere continuum (SPAC), which inspects the crucial role of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions in modifying the net ecosystem response towards the modified environment. Increasing concentration of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide) from massive deforestation, fossil fuel burning and rapid industrialization in the post-nineteenth century have led to adverse changes in our global climate system. The book evaluates the net impact of climate change on soil, plants and the atmosphere individually and in totality. Among the topics it covers are the impact of climate change on soil environment which encompasses soil processes, nutrient cycling, soil carbon sequestration, soil biota response and soil health management. Also included are the impact on plants with respect to the dry matter assimilation pattern, modification in resource use efficiency, rhizosphere interactions, management of biotic and abiotic stress factors, and regulatory mechanisms of biotic stress factors in modifying the net agroecosystem response towards climate change. Moreover, potential genetic engineering options for establishing C4 or Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) in C3 plants, heat–drought stress on pollen biology, breeding ideotype, ecological indicators and crop simulation modelling are considered. Lastly, the impact on the atmosphere takes into account greenhouse gas measurements, mitigation options, eddy covariance measurement of greenhouse gasses, satellite-based monitoring, ecosystem services, abiotic stress management options, air pollution and atmospheric modelling. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, students and policymakers in understanding climate change impacts on interaction processes among the atmosphere, soil and plants from the local to regional scales.

Despite advances over the past several decades, the clinical trials enterprise has struggled to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse U.S. population. To help address this issue, a 2023 National Academies workshop sought to identify the expertise and disciplines needed to achieve the aspirations for a transformed clinical trials enterprise by 2030 and enable a workforce that can better support the evolving needs of drug R&D - one that is resilient, culturally aware, anti-racist, and interdisciplinary. The workshop, hosted by the Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation and Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine explored strategies to bolster workforce capacity and challenges and opportunities associated with supporting the next-generation drug R&D workforce.

The book has imperative and up-to-date information on the basics to advanced therapeutic approaches against various life-threatening diseases including vector and parasite-borne diseases, COVID-19, Mucormycosis, and cancer as well. The book harbors extensive knowledge about the applications and effective utilization of advanced personalized medicines, target-based nanoencapsulated phytochemicals, and herbal nanomedicines against life-threatening diseases including cancer, thereby having implications in the cancer biology field encompassing pharmaceutical and life science sectors considerably. Moreover, the proposed book would provide a strong platform for delineating the complex mechanism underlying the disease therapeutics along with the potential therapies countering the existing menace of drug resistance, especially concerning cancer. More so the book will showcase the recent advances in the use of nanocomposite films and molecular-mediated drug delivery for therapeutic applications. The uniqueness of this book is to provide all the possible information from basics to advanced nano-therapeutics at a single platform making it a valuable informative source to the graduates of various universities across the globe to understand multifaceted therapeutic applications against life-threatening diseases. The book is an outstanding compilation comprising comprehensive information on therapeutic advances at a single platform. The book is apt to the present needs and well aligned with the offered curricula in Universities across the globe for UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs encompassing life sciences, medical, paramedical, and pharmaceutical courses. The diversity of chapters in the book are going to covers various aspects of the parasites, pathophysiology, and pathogenesis along with the pivotal role of nanotechnology in drug discovery and nano-biosensors for the detection of coronavirus as well. Moreover, the book has interesting elements of futuristic personalized medicines in combating coronavirus along with remedial therapeutic measures against coronavirus-induced mucormycosis. Another chapter deals with multifaceted therapeutic advances in life-threatening human diseases from traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine to nano-based targeted drug delivery. In the end, the authors have shed light on understanding oncogenesis and cancer and finding an amicable therapeutic nanomedicine solution paving the way towards individualized medicine therapeutics against cancer. With the advent of newer technologies such as combinatorial chemistry high-throughput screening, next generation sequencing, it is now possible to consider that nanotherapeutics and personalized medicines could be the sound death knell for a variety of dreadful diseases including cancer and also to deal with the growing menace of drug-resistance. Once again, our sincere thanks to all the contributing authors who worked like a team to let us complete this book. Special thanks to the Editorial team of the publishing house who were available all the time to impart their valuable input and assistance. Words of appreciation also go to the whole Production Team as well.

International Review of Movement Disorders series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in the International Review of Movement Disorders series - Updated release includes the latest information on Myoclonus

This innovative book explores a range of well-established risk factors for clinical depression and links them to targeted, evidence-based treatments. Clinical depression is the single leading cause of mental health disease in the world, and the need for effective treatments has never been greater. In recent years, the volume of theory and research on a range of psychosocial risk factors for depression has grown dramatically. Fortunately, many of these risk factors are modifiable, making them ideal targets for treatment. Unlike other books that focus on intervention from a specific conceptual vantage point, such as cognitive-behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy, this book's innovative approach targets the client's underlying vulnerability or risk factor and links it to specific, evidence-based treatment. In each chapter, leading authorities on a particular risk factor evaluate the literature, discuss implications for treatment, and present a case example to demonstrate how therapists can use the techniques with clients.

Access to food with enough calories and nutrients is a fundamental right of every human. The global population has exceeded 7.8 billion and is expected to pass 10 billion by 2055. Such rapid population increase presents a great challenge for food supply. More grain production is needed to provide basic calories for humans. Thus, it is crucial to produce 60-110% more food to fill the gap between food production and the demand of future generations.Meanwhile food nutritional values are of increasing interest to accommodate industrialized modern lives. The instability of food production caused by global climate change presents another great challenge. The global warming rate has become more rapid in recent decades, with more frequent extreme climate change including higher temperatures, drought, and floods. Our world faces various unprecedented scenarios such as rising temperatures, which causes melting glaciers and the resulting various biotic and abiotic stresses, ultimately leading to food scarcity. In these circumstances it is of utmost importance to examine the genetic basis and extensive utilization of germplasm to develop “climate resilient cultivars” through the application of plant breeding and biotechnological tools. Future crops must adapt to these new and unpredictable environments. Crop varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses are also needed as plant disease, insects, drought, high- and low-temperature stresses are expected to be impacted by climate change. Thus, we need a food production system that can simultaneously satisfy societal demands and long-term development.Since the Green Revolution in the 1960s, farming has been heavily dependent on high input of nitrogen and pesticides. This leads to environmental pollution which is not sustainable in the long run. Therefore, a new breeding scheme is urgently needed to enable sustainable agriculture; including new strategies to develop varieties and crops that have high yield potential, high yield stability, and superior grain quality and nutrition while also using less consumption of water, fertilizer, and chemicals in light of environmental protection. While we face these challenges, we also have great opportunities, especially with flourishing developments in omics technologies. High-quality reference genomes are becoming available for a larger number of species, with some species having more than one reference genome. The genome-wide re-sequencing of diverse varieties enables the identification of core- and pan-genomes. An integration of omics data will enable a rapid and high-throughput identification of many genes simultaneously for a relevant trait. This will change our current research paradigm fundamentally from single gene analysis to pathway or network analysis. This will also expand our understanding of crop domestication and improvement. In addition, with the knowledge gained from omics data, in combination with new technologies liketargeted gene editing, we can breed new varieties and crops for sustainable agriculture.

Through a rich selection of reference entries, country profiles, and interviews, this two-volume set introduces students and general interest readers to the fascinating and multifaceted fields of global and cross-cultural health studies.The health challenges facing people around the world today are diverse, yet we all share common needs for physical, psychological, and social well-being. It is these factors that drive the study and mission of global health.Wellness around the World: An International Encyclopedia of Health Indicators, Practices, and Issues serves as a broad introduction to the field of global health. Volume 1 includes a collection of accessibly written entries covering a wide variety of integral topics in this multidisciplinary subject. Readers will discover how various factors interact with one another to form a complex and multilayered picture of health around the world. Volume 2 features profiles of every country on Earth, detailing each nation's unique health landscape and pressing health concerns. These profiles, which follow a standardized format, allow readers to compare and contrast multiple countries and regions. This set also includes a collection of 10 in-depth interviews with researchers and activists working to improve health around the globe, offering readers a look at how abstract concepts and principles are applied to foster real-world change.

Plant RNA Viruses: Molecular Pathogenesis and Management provides wide-ranging coverage on the recognition and signaling events between plants and RNA viruses. The book examines the molecular biology of signaling, host-virus interaction, RNA virus diversity, and how plants and cellular pathogens interact. Sections cover Virus Diversity and Diagnosis, Virus-Host Interactions and Virus Management. Specific chapters discuss classification and nomenclature of viruses, detail the molecular characteristics of viral genomes, highlight the viral manipulation of cellular key regulatory systems for successful virus infection, and discuss the movement of plant viruses into plant cells. Additional topics include RNA plant viruses and host interaction, detection and diversity of plant RNA viruses, and strategies for combating and management of plant viruses. With contributions from an international group of experts, the book is a comprehensive reference for those in research, academia, industry and anybody engaging in the study of plant viruses at the molecular level. - Provides an overview of virus genome and nomenclature - Covers plant virus biodiversity and ecology, diversity mechanisms and opportunities - Examines Plant Host-Virus Interaction - Discusses virus-vector interaction and transmission - Offers strategies for virus management, both traditional and modern

This is an open access book.The International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Business Innovation (ICELBI) is a pioneer conference on entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation in the higher education environment that focuses on the research-oriented output from academics and practitioners. The conference's theme, ‘Fostering university-based entrepreneurship in the digital economy era,'encourages entrepreneurship activists to become a catalyst for creating creative jobs and increasing economic growth, especially in the digital era.

Pediatric subspecialists are critical to ensuring quality care and pursuing research to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for children. However, there are substantial disincentives to pursuing a career as a pediatric subspecialist, which are often heightened for individuals from groups underrepresented in medicine, and more effective collaboration with primary care clinicians is needed. Changing health care needs, increasing care complexity, and access barriers to pediatric subspecialty care have raised concerns about the current and future availability of pediatric subspecialty care and research. In response, the National Academies, with support from a coalition of sponsors, formed the Committee on the Pediatric Subspecialty Workforce and Its Impact on Child Health and Well-Being to recommend strategies and actions to ensure an adequate pediatric subspecialty physician workforce to support broad access to high quality subspecialty care and a robust research portfolio to advance the health and health care of infants, children, and adolescents. This report outlines recommendations that, if fully implemented, can improve the quality of pediatric medical subspecialty care through a well-supported, superbly trained, and appropriately used primary care, subspecialty, and physician-scientist workforce.

This book discusses the biology, breeding, care, and management of camels, with a focus on camels from Pakistan. The book provides a sound understanding of how to look after camels, their senses, behavior, and adaptations. The chapters describe the practical aspects of camel husbandry such as how to maintain their body condition, feet, and cleanliness. It covers the types of feeds, feeding methods, and their needs at different stages of life. The book provides a detailed account of camel husbandry, breeding, and reproduction. It is meant for camel breeders, veterinarians, livestock advisers, students, and researchers working on animal sciences, camel rearing, feeding, and management.FEATURES Includes information about different species of camels present in Pakistan and their importance to humans Discusses the nutrition and feeding of camels, the medicinal qualities of camel milk, and the peculiar immunity-enhancing properties of their nutritious meat Describes the features of camels that help them survive and thrive in deserts and make them the animals of the future Covers the range of unique products obtained from camels and their economic value Explores the management, types of diseases in camels, causes of their spread, their control, and therapeutic measures for successful and productive farming

This fourth edition comprehensively covers peritoneal dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis represents an intracorporeal technique for blood purification. This unique dialysis system represents one of many human attempts to manipulate nature for sustenance of life. Recent advances have focused on further improvement of the technique, which are covered in full throughout the text. During the past decade, the time during which this therapy has been increasingly utilized, the 3rd Edition has continued to be recognized as the major source of the discipline's base knowledge. The evolution of this text to its newest edition parallels the growth of peritoneal dialysis from Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis in the eighties to the current therapy that encompasses manual and automated therapies with full emphasis on adequacy of dialysis dose. Nolph and Gokal's Textbook of Peritoneal Dialysis is the most in-depth publication on this dialysis technique and is an ideal resource for all clinicians practicing peritoneal dialysis.

Epigenetic Regulation of Cancer in Response to Chemotherapy, Volume 158 of the Advances in Cancer Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting chapters on timely topics, including Epigenetically Programmed Resistance to Chemotherapy and Promotion of Immune Evasion in Cancer, A Role for the Epigenome in Cancer Cell Drug Tolerance, Histone Methylation and X Chromosomal Genes in Metastasis of Breast Cancer, Targeting Epigenetic Regulation Using Small Molecule Inhibitors, Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors as Sanguine Epigenetic Therapeutics against Pugnacious Lung Cancer, From ecology to oncology: To understand cancer stem cell dormancy, ask a Brine shrimp (Artemia), and more. Additional chapters cover Predictive Models of Chemoresistance Generated by Crunching the Public Drug Screen, Epigenomic and Genomic Profiling Datasets via Regression-, Machine Learning, and Knowledge-Based Methods, Probing on the Mechanisms of lncRNAs on Cancer Drug Resistance, Drug Tolerant Persister Cells in Cancer: Current Knowledge and Therapeutic Perspectives, and much more. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in the Advances in Cancer Research series - Includes the latest information on the Epigenetic Regulation of Cancer in Response to Chemotherapy

This volume explores the quickly evolving field of Purinergic signaling, and examines how receptors for ATP and other nucleotides, and receptors for adenosine, act in neuronal transmission, control of synaptic activity, proliferation, differentiation and cell death regulation in the CNS. This book focuses on the participation of purinergic receptors and ectonucleotidases, degrading ATP into adenosine, in embryonic and adult neurogenesis in vitro and in vivo as well as in synaptic transmission and pathophysiology. Further, the chapters discuss varying brain diseases, including Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease, autism, mood disorders and epilepsy, as well as brain tumors, in the context of purinergic signaling and its clinical aspects. The development of purinergic receptor agonists is also an important issue of this book. This book provides a critical review of the current state of science and will be useful for both scientists and students who are or would like to get involved in this area. Furthermore, this book addresses neuroscientists, physician and professionals from the industry, who would like to update themselves in this exciting and rapidly growing field of neuroscience.

This book highlights advances in Cyber Security, Cyber Situational Awareness (CyberSA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Social Media. It brings together original discussions, ideas, concepts and outcomes from research and innovation from multidisciplinary experts. It offers topical, timely and emerging original innovations and research results in cyber situational awareness, security analytics, cyber physical systems, blockchain technologies, machine learning, social media and wearables, protection of online digital service, cyber incident response, containment, control, and countermeasures (CIRC3). The theme of Cyber Science 2022 is Ethical and Responsible use of AI. Includes original contributions advancing research in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Social Media, Cyber Incident Response & Cyber Insurance.Chapters “Municipal Cybersecurity—A Neglected Research Area? A Survey of Current Research','The Transnational Dimensionof Cybersecurity: The NIS Directive and its Jurisdictional Challenges'and'Refining the Mandatory Cybersecurity Incident Reporting under the NIS Directive 2.0: Event Types and Reporting Processes” are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

This edited book provides perceptions on “indigeneity” through a global perspective. Emphasizing the contemporary and postcolonial debates on indigenous, it delves into diversity and dissonance within indigenous concepts. Through its chapters based on theoretical and empirical studies from Asian, African, and American perceptions of indigenous societies, it brings out complexity, resilience, and response of “indigenous” in the post-colonial global society. It especially looks at how these societies manage to move forward by going beyond the stigma of the colonial past. The chapters in the book are divided into three sections where they discuss indigenous cultures through interdisciplinary perspectives. The narrative approach of historical concepts and contemporary indigenous challenges within the book include anthropological, cultural, ecological, historical, literary, and legal studies. The contributions in the collection come from widely respected international scholars whoare engaged in indigeneity and postcolonial questions. It allows the reader to (re)discover the theories and resilience of the indigenous societies that are historically marked and are reshaping the histories and contemporary narratives in the world. This book is of particular interest to scholars, students, policymakers, and people curious about the histories and the dynamic progress of the indigenous and indigenous societies of Africa, the Americas, and Asia.

Adsorption through Advanced Nanoscale Materials: Applications in Environmental Remediation brings together the latest developments in the utilization of advanced nanoadsorbents in wastewater treatment, pollution control, removal and remediation, gas separation and other environmental applications. The book begins by providing an overview of absorption, adsorbents and nanoadsorbents, introducing properties, classification, synthesis, characterization, enhancement of adsorption capabilities, principles and advantages and disadvantages of nanoadsorbents. Other sections cover the preparation of advanced nanoadsorbents based on specific materials for wastewater treatment, including adsorbents incorporating carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphene oxide, carbon dots and fullerene, polymer nanocomposites, metal oxides, nanoclay, nanofillers, and filtration membranes. Final sections examine the role of nanoadsorbents in broader environmental applications, including areas such as pollution control and removal and gas separation. Finally, other important considerations are studied, including toxicity and health impact, ecotoxicological effects, commercialization and economic issues, challenges and research gaps, trends, and future opportunities. - Provides in-depth coverage of nanoadsorbents for a range of targeted environmental applications - Covers, in detail, fundamentals such as synthesis methods, characterization and inhibition mechanisms - Addresses key areas such as toxicity, health impact, research gaps, trends and commercialization

Ayurvedic Medicine, or Ayurveda, is a traditional Indian health care system. Research into the medicinal plants utilised in Ayurveda is becoming a global endeavour, and large pharmaceutical companies are investing in novel drug discovery from Ayurvedic sources as a number of clinical studies have demonstrated efficacy of natural products from Ayurvedic plant extracts against common ailments such as arthritis and diabetes. Ayurvedic medicine and its components have been well described in the past, but this book represents a comprehensive source on the biochemistry and mechanisms of the pharmacological effects of natural products from Ayurvedic sources. This book is a valuable resource for researchers in natural products and alternative sources of bioactive compounds in drug discovery, as well as pharmaceutical experts and those in industry.

Now in four convenient volumes, Field's Virology remains the most authoritative reference in this fast-changing field, providing definitive coverage of virology, including virus biology as well as replication and medical aspects of specific virus families. This volume of Field's Virology: RNA Viruses, Seventh Edition covers the latest information on RNA viruses, how they cause disease, how they can cause epidemics and pandemics, new therapeutics and vaccine approaches, as provided in new or extensively revised chapters that reflect these advances in this dynamic field. Bundled with the eBook, which will be updated regularly as new information about each virus is available, this text serves as the authoritative, up-to-date reference book for virologists, infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, and physicians, as well as medical students pursuing a career in infectious diseases.

This book elucidates the role of microbial genomic islands (GEIs) in genome stability, plasticity, evolutionary adaptation, and pathogenicity in the bacterial population. The initial chapters of the book present tools, including bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, next-generation sequencing, and molecular biology techniques, for the analysis of the genomic islands. The book also discusses the importance of genomic islands in bacterial speciation, acquisition of genes related to resistome, nitrogen fixation, mobilomes, and nutritional fitness and adaptation. It provides recent advances in understanding microbial genomic islands'distribution, evolution, and mechanistic modes of behavior in pathogenic, non-pathogenic, and environmental species. This book is a valuable source for beginners in molecular microbiology, students, researchers, clinicians, stakeholders, and policymakers interested in understanding the role of GEIs in the adaptive evolution of microorganisms. ​

The pandemic that struck in late 2019 - the coronavirus, commonly referred to as COVID-19 - affected every country in the world. This book examines how the pandemic has impacted healthcare institutions worldwide, and focuses on the international experience of COVID-19 in terms of healthcare delivery since 2019 and today. It highlights how healthcare facilities around the world have managed and continue to manage their obligations to their citizens. The book's goal is to improve our understanding of the many negative and positive impacts of the pandemic on various aspects of our lives, including the health aspect, and how healthcare institutions could expand their ability to manage similar pandemics in the future without seriously compromising their ability to address other, regular health issues. At the same time, it takes a closer look at CSR, sustainability, ethics, and governance issues related to the pandemic, as well as current CSR practices in each of the countries reviewed.Given its scope, the book will be of interest to a broad readership including researchers, practitioners, and students concerned with the pandemic's societal and public health implications.

This book, which is the second volume of Role of Microorganisms in Pathogenesis and Management of Autoimmune Diseases, provides comprehensive coverage on how microbial pathogens can subvert our immune system into responding against self and resulting in autoimmune diseases. In particular, the book covers the different aspects of linking gut microbiota dysbiosis with autoimmune mechanisms involved in disease development to identify future effective approaches based on the gut microbiota for preventing these autoimmune diseases.Contributions in the book focus on the role of microbiota/probiotics and their distinct mechanisms exerted in the management of autoimmune diseases of the kidney, central nervous system, eye, blood vessel, and bowel. This could help in better understanding to design of therapeutic strategies that can be deployed to prevent these autoimmune diseases.The book has an interdisciplinary appeal and scholars with an interest in immunology, medical microbiology, and nutritional sciences will value its contribution. Overall, the book gives new dimension and insight into the aspects of microbial role in autoimmune disease pathogenesis.

Digital Human Modeling and Medicine: The Digital Twin explores the body of knowledge and state-of-the-art in Digital Human Modeling (DHM) and its applications in medicine. DHM is the science of representing humans with their physical properties, characteristics and behaviors in computerized, virtual models. These models can be used standalone or integrated with other computerized object design systems to both design or study designs of medical devices or medical device products and their relationship with humans. They serve as fast and cost-efficient computer-based tools for the assessment of human functional systems and human-system interaction. This book provides an industry first introductory and practitioner focused overview of human simulation tools, with detailed chapters describing body functional elements and organs, organ interactions and fields of application. Thus, DHM tools and a specific scientific/practical problem – functional study of the human body – are linked in a coherent framework. Eventually the book shows how DHM interfaces with common physical devices in medical practice, answering to a gap in literature and a common practitioner question. Case studies provide the applied knowledge for practitioners to make informed decisions. - A non-specialist level, up-to-date overview and introduction to all medically relevant DHM systems to inform trialing, procurement decisions and initial application - Includes user-level examples and case studies of DHM applications in various medical fields - Clearly structured and focused compendium that is easy to access, read and understand

Shaping the Future of Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Towards Technological Advances and Service Innovations coincides with the 25th International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) Congress in Dubai from December 5–9, 2022. There are three overarching themes of this book. Firstly, the impact of the Internet and digital technologies on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents, including computerized therapies, and the fundamental role of technologies to advance knowledge in the field. Secondly, a theme on harnessing the expansion of knowledge on psychiatric disorders and their treatment for children and adolescents, exemplified by chapters on different kinds of adversity in child and adolescent mental health and a chapter on precision therapeutics. Given the location of the IACAPAP Congress, the third theme focuses on aspects of child and adolescent mental health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Chapters provide insights into a broad range of contemporary technology- and service innovation–related topics in child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health. These include growing up in the digital age, cyberbullying, clinical applications of big data and machine learning, computerized cognitive behavioral therapy, technology- enhanced learning, lessons from COVID-19, new understanding of the consequences of psychological trauma, autoimmune encephalitis, and precision therapeutics in depression. Acknowledging the global challenge of child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health, readers will find an emphasis on contextual challenges in the field, including innovations for scaling up of mental health intervention in low- and middle-income countries, and research and training in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. - Emphasizes digital influences and applications in child and adolescent mental health research, psychiatric treatments, and training - Highlights children and adolescents in adversity including COVID-19 and psychological trauma - Appraises new approaches to understanding selected psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents - Addresses the research in child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health across the Eastern Mediterranean Region and training in the Gulf Region

Dieses Buch beleuchtet Aspekte neuroinflammatorischer Erkrankungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen sowie das Gebiet der Neuroinfektionen in der Pädiatrie. Verfasst von Experten aus führenden Universitätskliniken und Gesundheitszentren sowohl in den Industrieländern als auch in den Entwicklungsländern, verfolgt das praxisorientierte Werk einen problemorientierten Ansatz zu diesen speziellen Erkrankungen des Nervensystems im Kindesalter. Das Buch wurde aus dem Englischen mithilfe von Künstlicher Intelligenz unter Verwendung der DeepL-Software übersetzt. Die Kapitel sind ursprünglich im Werk Clinical Child Neurology erschienen, das von Mustafa A.M. Salih im Springer-Verlag herausgegeben wurde..

This book explores how advances in graphic processing units (GPUs), programmable logic devices (TPUs), and field-programmable gate arrays have altered the serverless computing landscape (FPGAs). Distributed system architectures and implementations have undergone significant changes due to the popularity of serverless computing. Making and releasing product applications, doing market research, and maintaining customer interactions might all benefit from the reduced infrastructure expenses made possible by serverless computing. This book is a great resource for teachers and students interested in learning more about serverless computing. Some of the main questions surrounding serverless technology, such as scalability and performance distribution, are answered. Concepts and fundamentals of computing performance such as cost-free operation, good time and resource management, fairness, and interoperability are discussed. Serverless is at the forefront of this shift, which has made data-intensive, distributed applications, and open-source platforms essential for any modern computer to function. Data-centric queuing, real-time logging and monitoring, querying, and alarms are all examples of serverless services.

This book offers the latest research results on blockchain technology and its application for cybersecurity in cyber-physical systems (CPS). It presents crucial issues in this field and provides a sample of recent advances and insights into the research progress. Practical use of blockchain technology is addressed as well as cybersecurity and cyber threat challenges and issues. This book also offers readers an excellent foundation on the fundamental concepts and principles of blockchain based cybersecurity for cyber-physical systems. It guides the reader through the core ideas with expert ease.Blockchain technology has infiltrated all areas of our lives, from manufacturing to healthcare and beyond. Cybersecurity is an industry that has been significantly affected by this technology, and maybe more so in the future. This book covers various case studies and applications of blockchain in various cyber-physical fields, such as smart cities, IoT, healthcare, manufacturing, onlinefraud, etc.This book is one of the first reference books covering the application of blockchain technology for cybersecurity in cyber-physical systems (CPS). Researchers working in the cybersecurity field and advanced-level students studying this field will find this book useful as a reference. Decision-makers, managers and professionals also working in this field will want to purchase this book.

Digital technology is now an indispensible part of modern healthcare, and this reliance is only likely to increase, with the healthcare of the future set to become ever more data-driven, decision-supporting, deep, and simply more digital. This book presents the proceedings of the 16th annual conference on Health Informatics Meets Digital Health (dHealth 2022), held on 24 and 25 May 2022 in Vienna, Austria. In keeping with its interdisciplinary mission, the conference series provides a platform for researchers and decision makers, health professionals and healthcare providers, as well as government and industry representatives, to discuss innovative digital health solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare using digital technologies. The book includes 42 papers covering a wide range of topics and providing an insight into the state-of-the-art of different aspects of dHealth, including the design and evaluation of user interfaces, patient-centered solutions, electronic health/medical/patient records, machine learning in healthcare and biomedical data analytics. Offering the reader an interdisciplinary view of the state-of-the-art and of ongoing research activities in digital health, the book will be of interest to healthcare students and professionals everywhere.