intechopen nov 2019 (105 résultats)

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Drawing on the expertise of experienced researchers in neurotransmission and catecholamines, this book provides a brief overview of the latest knowledge in the field. The book contains an introductory chapter that aims to explain the subsequent four chapters for researchers who are new to the field.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 90 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -'Alkaloids' is intended for by chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, and other medical students, biologists, chemists, biochemists, and other professionals involved in the field of alkaloids. All chapters in this book are written by professionals in the areas of alkaloid chemistry, biology, pharmacy, and other interesting applications. The chapters cover interesting and less obvious information about different groups of alkaloids.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Graphene and its derivatives are potential nanomaterials currently being widely investigated for diverse applications due to its exceptional mechanical, electrical, physical, and chemical properties. Examples of the applications include drug delivery, shape memory polymers, gene delivery, biosensor, tissue engineering, flexible electronic devices, antibacterial composites, photovoltaic devices, and physical sensors. Its excellent properties can be used to develop smart nanomaterials with enhanced properties for various advanced applications. There is no doubt that graphene-based nanomaterials are helping to develop next generation technologies with enhancing properties to change people's lifestyles. This book provides an overview of recent research and development of synthesis of graphene and its applications.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Through select contributions, this edited volume presents a current discourse on strategic management specifically through the lens of industry dynamism. It re-examines the enduring call for dynamic strategies and capabilities at the firm and industry level, drawing case studies from a diverse array of geographic locations. Its findings are presented in two succinct sections: ¿On Dynamic Strategies¿ and ¿On Dynamic Capabilities,¿ which collectively read as a unit.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 128 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Proliferation of distributed generation and the increased ability to monitor different parts of the electrical grid offer unprecedented opportunities for consumers and grid operators. Energy can be generated near the consumption points, which decreases transmission burdens and novel control schemes can be utilized to operate the grid closer to its limits. In other words, the same infrastructure can be used at higher capacities thanks to increased efficiency. Also, new players are integrated into this grid such as smart meters with local control capabilities, electric vehicles that can act as mobile storage devices, and smart inverters that can provide auxiliary support. To achieve stable and safe operation, it is necessary to observe and coordinate all of these components in the smartgrid.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 236 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Wildlife management is about finding the balance between conservation of endangered species and mitigating the impacts of overabundant wildlife on humans and the environment. This book deals with the monitoring of fauna, related diseases, and interactions with humans. It is intended to assist and support the professional worker in wildlife management.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 206 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Retinoblastoma constitutes a global disease that burdens many families all over the world. This book highlights the essential basic information needed by every ophthalmologist and covers all aspects of this tumor: history, genetics, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, imaging, management, and prognosis. The book includes basic knowledge, but is also designed to discuss current treatment modalities showing improved survival compared to the past. A whole chapter is dedicated to histopathological features and the American Joint Commission on Cancer staging system, with the aim of having it internationally used in all countries to improve outcomes and for research purposes. Readers will find the book enjoyable, comprehensive, and easy to understand.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 132 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Biotechnology and Bioengineering presents the most up-to-date research on biobased technologies. It is designed to help scientists and researchers deepen their knowledge in this critical knowledge field. This solid resource brings together multidisciplinary research, development, and innovation for a wide study of Biotechnology and Bioengineering.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 188 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -As one of the largest consumers of energy, the housing sector and its unconscious occupants' activities negatively affect the environment. Architects and engineers have a major role in resolving the associated problems while maintaining comfort for occupants. Also very important are environmental education and awareness of appropriate environmental development in designing activity and selecting building materials and products. There are different architectural strategies that are aimed to achieve a low-energy built environment. Determining the needed strategy according to function, economy, and occupant comfort and affordability is the crucial step. This book helps the reader to achieve a sustainable development without destruction of the resources while maintaining a growing universal awareness of protecting the living and non-living environment.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 104 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The importance of seismic wave research lies not only in our ability to understand and predict earthquakes and tsunamis, but it also reveals information on the Earth's composition and features in much the same way as it led to the discovery of Mohorovicic's discontinuity. As our theoretical understanding of the physics behind seismic waves has grown, physical and numerical modeling have greatly advanced and now augment applied seismology for better prediction and engineering practices. This book demonstrates the latest techniques and advances in seismic wave analysis from a theoretical approach, data acquisition and interpretation, to analyses and numerical simulations, as well as research applications. The major topics in this book cover aspects on seismic wave propagation, characteristics of their velocities and attenuation, deformation process of the Earth's medium, seismic source process and tectonic dynamics with relating observations, as well as propagation modeling of seismic waves.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 120 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The goal of this book is to present a review of the different categories of liver disease, as well as address the role of surgery in managing these complex diseases. The book includes chapters written by international experts on the most current indications and guidelines regarding the diagnoses and management of liver diseases, as well as a variety of technical elements involved with the surgical procedures. Different surgical techniques involved in performing a hepatectomy will be discussed, including various instruments used, as well as the effect of modern technology as evidenced by novel procedures. An important focus of the book has been identifying the proper place of all these hepatectomy methods in the armamentarium of the experienced hepatobiliary surgeon, including the role of locoregional treatments such as ablation and embolization as adjuncts. Finally, the role of hepatectomy compared to orthotopic liver transplantation is discussed, so that the reader can have a well-rounded picture of the challenges and opportunities involved. Overall, this book has the potential to serve as an invaluable 'tool' for both the hepatologist and the internist, as well as for the hepatic surgeonBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 248 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major medical challenge because of its increasing prevalence, difficulties in diagnosis, complex pathogenesis, and lack of approved therapies. In the near future, it will become the major form of chronic liver disease in adults and children and the leading indication for liver transplantation. It can be detected by noninvasive and invasive tools, and its treatment depends mainly on lifestyle modification to prevent disease progression and its related sequelae. This book provides information on NAFLD prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Chapters cover such topics as experimental work related to the disease, other diseases related to NAFLD, and noninvasive tools for diagnosis.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 144 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Geographic information science (GISc) has established itself as a collaborative information-processing scheme that is increasing in popularity. Yet, this interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary system is still somewhat misunderstood. This book talks about some of the GISc domains encompassing students, researchers, and common users. Chapters focus on important aspects of GISc, keeping in mind the processing capability of GIS along with the mathematics and formulae involved in getting each solution. The book has one introductory and eight main chapters divided into five sections. The first section is more general and focuses on what GISc is and its relation to GIS and Geography, the second is about location analytics and modeling, the third on remote sensing data analysis, the fourth on big data and augmented reality, and, finally, the fifth looks over volunteered geographic information.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 184 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -In this book, a variety of topics related to crystal growth is extensively discussed. The topics encompass the physics of growing single crystals of different functional materials, single-crystalline thin films, and even the features of crystallization of biofats and oils. It is intended to provide information on advancements in technologies for crystal growth to physicists, researches, as well as engineers working with single-crystalline functional materials.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 124 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The book 'Minerals' offers an important and thorough overview on different geophysical methods including gravity, magnetic and self-potential in mineral exploration, as well as physical and chemical analysis in delineating the minerals. Furthermore, the book describes the different types of minerals such as clay and its minerals, and uranium (which contains radioactive elements) and how to use them in the sector of safe energy. The book also demonstrates the governing law of mineral distribution in bearing rocks and their journey from mining to marketing. This book shall be of great interest to students, geologists, geophysicists, and the mining investment community.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 140 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The book aims to cover the basics of the architecture, structure, evolution, and dynamics of the Earth s crust through an anthology of contributed chapters that will enlighten readers about the various aspects of the Earth s crust, including the existence, development, and sustainability of our modern lifestyles on its surface.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 110 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder globally, affecting approximately 50 million people of all ages. It is one of the oldest diseases described in literature from remote ancient civilizations 2000-3000 years ago. Despite its long history and wide spread, epilepsy is still surrounded by myth and prejudice, which can only be overcome with great difficulty. The term epilepsy is derived from the Greek verb epilambanein, which by itself means to be seized and to be overwhelmed by surprise or attack. Therefore, epilepsy is a condition of getting over, seized, or attacked. The twelve very interesting chapters of this book cover various aspects of epileptology from the history and milestones of epilepsy as a disease entity, to the most recent advances in understanding and diagnosing epilepsy.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 220 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Climate change is likely to have an extensive impact on agriculture around the world through changes in temperature, precipitation, and CO2 concentration. This book provides the most recent research on the interaction between climate change and the agriculture sector. With contributions from internationally recognized scientists, this volume contains 13 chapters covering the key topics related to climate change hazards, risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and climate-smart agriculture innovations. It offers a solid foundation for the discussion of climate resilience in agricultural systems and the requirements to keep improving agricultural production in the face of mounting climate challenge. All the agriculturists, environmentalists, climate change specialists, policy makers, and research scholars will find this remarkable volume a welcome addition to their collection.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 248 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Tourism is an important phenomenon of today's global world and is regarded as the world's biggest industry. As a concept, tourism inspires attention from different scientific areas and can be considered within an interdisciplinary context. Due to its multidisciplinary, multidimensional, and multimethod character, tourism is an area ripe for study. This book is a modest try for that end. The chapters are written from economic, managerial, marketing, and educational perspectives, using different frameworks and methodologies.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 118 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This book provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging techniques and applications of mass spectrophotometry in various fields of sustainable chemistry. At the current level of development, the book provides 'real-life' examples of analyses and applications. All the chapters are written by internationally recognized authors, and present qualitative and quantitative applications of mass spectrometry. These multidisciplined chapters cover the fundamentals as well as recent advanced analytical techniques, and offer significant information for various researchers studying biomedical, pharmaceutical, and environmental analysis.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 134 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Trauma presents as a negative experience or situation of an individual in which coping mechanisms do not always work perfectly. This leads to the appearance of disturbing behavior, thinking, or developing disorders in the area of mental illnesses. Psychological trauma is related to chronic and repetitive experiences and the term and situation that refer to it must be consider objectively because it is up to each survivor to determine if it is traumatic. Future studies in the area of psychological trauma need to be conducted with the aim of defining anatomical correlates of stress and its underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 114 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Negative influence of cerebral circulation with the emergence of cerebral hypoperfusion plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of pediatric hydrocephalus. Transcranial Doppler sonography is a non-invasive method for indirectly measuring intracranial pressure and decreasing intracranial compliance by assessing changes of cerebral circulation. This book discusses the cerebral circulation and intracranial dynamics in pediatric hydrocephalus. It also focuses on evaluating the impact of various intracranial factors on Doppler parameters of cerebral circulation, especially in neonates with hydrocephalus. The ambition of this work is to improve indication and timing of drainage procedure in children with hydrocephalus by applying scientific results and clinical experience.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 158 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Transcriptome analysis is the study of the transcriptome, of the complete set of RNA transcripts that are produced under specific circumstances, using high-throughput methods. Transcription profiling, which follows total changes in the behavior of a cell, is used throughout diverse areas of biomedical research, including diagnosis of disease, biomarker discovery, risk assessment of new drugs or environmental chemicals, etc. Transcriptome analysis is most commonly used to compare specific pairs of samples, for example, tumor tissue versus its healthy counterpart. In this volume, Dr. Pyo Hong discusses the role of long RNA sequences in transcriptome analysis, Dr. Shinichi describes the next-generation single-cell sequencing technology developed by his team, Dr. Prasanta presents transcriptome analysis applied to rice under various environmental factors, Dr. Xiangyuan addresses the reproductive systems of flowering plants and Dr. Sadovsky compares codon usage in conifers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 108 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The implementation of laparoscopy has revolutionized surgery over the past few years, incorporating significant benefits for the patient. However, this evolution has also entailed many technical obstacles for surgeons. This book is for readers wanting to learn more about recent surgical techniques and technologies. Topics cover novel sophisticated approaches for single-site surgery, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, and transanal surgery, among others. Also included are reviews of new innovative surgical devices, robotic platforms, and methodological guidelines for improving surgical performance and surgeon ergonomics.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 122 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -There is a growing concern about fluctuating energy prices, energy security, and the impact of climate change. Buildings are amongst the primary energy consumers in the world. This fact underlines the importance of targeting building energy use as a key to decreasing any nation's energy consumption. According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015, even limited deployment of Net-Zero-Energy buildings within this timeframe will have a beneficial effect by reducing the pressure for additional energy and power supply and the reduction of GHG emissions. The building sector is poised to significantly reduce energy use by incorporating energy-efficient strategies into the design, construction, and operation of new buildings and retrofits to improve the efficiency of existing buildings.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 158 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Adipose tissue, a kind of connective tissue, plays different and significant roles in the human body. Its function includes protection against environmental factors, storage of lipids and triacylglycerol, and the process of thermogenesis. It is also involved in the secretion of highly active biomolecules such as steroid hormones, prostaglandins, as well as proteins called ¿adipokines.¿ On the other hand, disturbances in functions of adipose tissue may cause several pathologies such as obesity and insulin resistance. Obesity is a worldwide health problem, whereas diabetes mellitus due to insulin resistance is defined by the World Health Organization as ¿a progressive worldwide epidemic.¿ Especially dangerous is visceral accumulation of adipose tissue.This book describes a series of up-to-date topics about physiological and pathological processes in adipose tissue.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 136 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -It has been a little over a century since the inception of interconnected networks and little has changed in the way that they are operated. Demand-supply balance methods, protection schemes, business models for electric power companies, and future development considerations have remained the same until very recently. Distributed generators, storage devices, and electric vehicles have become widespread and disrupted century-old bulk generation - bulk transmission operation. Distribution networks are no longer passive networks and now contribute to power generation. Old billing and energy trading schemes cannot accommodate this change and need revision. Furthermore, bidirectional power flow is an unprecedented phenomenon in distribution networks and traditional protection schemes require a thorough fix for proper operation. This book aims to cover new technologies, methods, and approaches developed to meet the needs of this changing field.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 254 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Nowadays, neurodevelopmental disorders comprise a large proportion of mental health diagnoses. These disorders, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, include intellectual disabilities, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, specific learning disorders, and motor disorders. Current research is pointing in the direction of schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and other disorders being included in the category of neurodevelopmental disorders as well. There is a great deal of overlap among these disorders and they are best understood in a dimensional fashion. This book sets out the future of psychiatry in relation to these disorders and what is basically a new understanding of psychiatry in recent decades. Chapters cover topics such as early recognition of schizophrenia, epilepsy, and the genetics of ataxia telangiectasia. Also included is an examination of the complex issue of systems biology and neurodevelopment.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 166 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This book describes aspects of rainfall including the extremes, distribution and properties. The introductory chapter focusses on drought and flooding rains over Australia, placing extreme rainfall events from recent decades into a historical context using reconstructions from proxy data. The next three chapters focus on distribution and impacts of rainfall. The first of these chapters presents a statistical analysis of rainfall patterns for Jeddah City and considers future impacts. The second examines rainfall in the context of impacts, vulnerability and climate change in eastern Africa. The third examines extreme rainfall and drought in the Asia-Pacific, through application of monitoring from space. The final chapters focus on properties of rain, one examining aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions, while another considers the chemical nature of individual size-resolved raindrops.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 120 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Wavelet Transform and Complexity presents high-level content on the fascinating field of wavelet transform and its applications in real-world phenomena. Divided into two parts, Analysis and Real-World Applications, the book describes the application of the wavelet method to several interesting complex systems across various disciplines. The book is designed for students, postdocs, and researchers interested in studying the wavelet method and its applications.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 124 pp. Englisch.