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The Four Components of a Fast-Paced Organization - Robert Baird - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

The Four Components of a Fast-Paced Organization - Robert Baird - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

If you examine the characteristics of successful organizations, you will find that speed is a common denominator. Once there is a focus on speed, industry-leading improvements follow, momentum is created, and employees become further engaged to continue executing the strategy. The Four Components of a Fast-Paced Organization: Going Beyond Lean Sigma Tools examines the components that must be in place for manufacturing and service organizations to achieve world-class business results at a rapid pace: leadership and mentoring, process design and visual value streams, organization structure for sustainment, and fast knowledge sharing. The book illustrates the author’s experience working on a special Lean Sigma transformation at an organization going through a market alteration and having to consider outsourcing production to low-cost countries. It describes how the four key components helped the company achieve a doubling of productivity, a 75% improvement to its yield, and on-time delivery above 90%. Outlining a simple, yet effective, implementation plan, the book supplies valuable guidance for Lean practitioners and organizational leaders on what needs to be done after Lean Sigma. It presents only the necessary information to allow you to dive right in to proven methods without having to waste time sorting through unnecessary details. We all want a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and customer orientation; and this is what the four components can help you achieve. Follow the implementation steps outlined in the text and you will be on your way to developing and refining these characteristics.

DKK 394.00
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Understanding Biometrics with Matlab - Fathi E. Abd El Samie - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Understanding Biometrics with Matlab - Fathi E. Abd El Samie - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Although there are many books on biometrics, most are limited to a single branch. This book covers four branches of biometrics: speaker identification, fingerprint recognition, face recognition, and iris recognition. It describes classic approaches as well as the latest designs in biometric technologies and systems, including facial recognition. The book considers the use of biometrics in security, intelligence, law enforcement, and e-commerce applications. It includes several experiments and Matlab ® code for all experiments.

DKK 915.00
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The Four Stages of Highly Effective Crisis Management - Jane Jordan - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

The Four Stages of Highly Effective Crisis Management - Jane Jordan - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

From the Japanese tsunami and Boston Marathon bombings to the Arab Spring in the Middle East, social media has proven its power to save lives. The second edition of this acclaimed text examines how rapidly evolving social media and Web 2.0 technologies have changed the crisis management landscape. New information in this edition includes how to keep an "incident" from becoming a "crisis," how to properly handle criticism, brand management, and crowdsourcing. With case studies drawn from recent news events, the book provides the techniques required to communicate effectively and avoid potential bad press that could result from information mismanagement.

DKK 501.00
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Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and the Environment - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and the Environment - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

In agricultural education and research, the study of agricultural microbiology has undergone tremendous changes in the past few decades, leading to today’s scientific farming that is a backbone of economy all over the globe. Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and the Environment fills the need for a comprehensive volume on recent advances and innovations in microbiology. The book is divided into four main parts: food microbiology; soil microbiology; environmental microbiology, and industrial microbiology and microbial biotechnology.

DKK 819.00
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Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and the Environment - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and the Environment - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

In agricultural education and research, the study of agricultural microbiology has undergone tremendous changes in the past few decades, leading to today’s scientific farming that is a backbone of economy all over the globe. Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and the Environment fills the need for a comprehensive volume on recent advances and innovations in microbiology. The book is divided into four main parts: food microbiology; soil microbiology; environmental microbiology, and industrial microbiology and microbial biotechnology.

DKK 1022.00
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Emergency Vehicle Operations - William C. Smith - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Emergency Vehicle Operations - William C. Smith - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Highlighting the importance of decision-making while driving an emergency vehicle, this third edition is thoroughly updated and expanded. It now addresses both an EVO classroom/track training module addressed to training concerns and an EVO policy module discussing policy development, revision, and analysis focused on the decision makers. The book includes four new chapters on understanding the role of policy, the parameters of meaningful training, the ergonomics and physiology of emergency response and pursuits, and insurance considerations in the management of emergency vehicle operations.

DKK 463.00
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Conceptual Data Modeling and Database Design: A Fully Algorithmic Approach, Volume 1 - Christian Mancas - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Conceptual Data Modeling and Database Design: A Fully Algorithmic Approach, Volume 1 - Christian Mancas - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This new book aims to provide to both beginners and experts with a completely algorithmic approach to data analysis and conceptual modeling, database design, implementation, and tuning, starting from vague and incomplete customer requests and ending with IBM DB/2, Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL Server, or Access based software applications. A rich panoply of solutions to actual useful data sub-universes (e.g. business, university, public and home library, geography, history, etc.) is provided, constituting a powerful library of examples. Four data models are presented and used: the graphical Entity-Relationship, the mathematical EMDM, the physical Relational, and the logical deterministic deductive Datalogones. For each one of them, best practice rules, algorithms, and the theory beneath are clearly separated. Four case studies, from a simple public library example, to a complex geographical study are fully presented, on all needed levels. Several dozens of real life exercises are proposed, out of which at least one per chapter is completely solved. Both major historical and up-to-date references are provided for each of the four data models considered. The book provides a library of useful solutions to real-life problems and provides valuable knowledge on data analysis and modeling, database design, implementation, and fine tuning. The BookAuthority.org ( https://bookauthority.org/author/Christian-Mancas ) has recognised Conceptual Data Modeling and Database Design in 16 categories: Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Schema, Databases, Data Processing, and Algorithms, for both Beginners and All Time. Readers mostly appreciate its pragmatic, gentle, pedagogical, and algorithmic approach, its valuable knowledge and best practice rules, as well as its real-life examples and fully presented case studies.

DKK 835.00
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Quantum Nanochemistry, Volume Four - Mihai V. Putz - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Quantum Nanochemistry, Volume Four - Mihai V. Putz - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Volume 4 of the 5-volume Quantum Nanochemistry covers quantum (physical) chemical theory of solids and orderability and addresses the electronic order problems in the solid state viewed as a huge molecule in special quantum states, including also the bondonic treatment of the graphene nano-ribbons, along basic crystallographic principles, from geometrical-, to chemical- to physical- (x-ray) crystallography with featured examples, and energetic correlating symmetry discussion on orderability in nanochemical compounds.

DKK 835.00
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Small Island and Small Destination Tourism - Robertico (university Of Central Florida Croes - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Small Island and Small Destination Tourism - Robertico (university Of Central Florida Croes - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This unique and thoughtful book considers the tourism specialization, economic growth, and tourism competitiveness of a very specific type of tourism: small islands practicing warm water island tourism. This new book thoroughly examines the phenomenon of why some small island destinations have been more successful than others. The main premise applied is that success and survival of small island tourism hinges on resolving the mystery regarding the relationship between competitiveness and quality of life. In addressing this question, the book reviews four relevant and interconnected concepts: tourism, competitiveness, quality of life, and scale (or size). In doing so, the book enhances understanding of the potential of tourism for the improvement of the quality of life of the residents of small islands. In the last chapter of the book, the author assesses the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and specifically its ramifications for small island destinations. Whether small island populations can rise from beneath the COVID -19 burden that threatens their economic future is yet to be seen. Small Island and Small Destination Tourism: Overcoming the Smallness Barrier for Economic Growth and Tourism Competitiveness is written from a sustainable perspective that combines tourism dynamics, development, competitiveness, quality of life, and business. As such, it is aimed at a broad but higher-level audience including graduate students, academicians and researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and international organizations.

DKK 552.00
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The Success or Die Ultimatum - Steven Borris - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

The Success or Die Ultimatum - Steven Borris - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Although eliminating waste and reducing variation are essential for successful improvement initiatives, few books integrate Lean, Six Sigma, and cultural issues into a single management and improvement initiative. Filling this void, this book details a proven recipe for applying Lean, Six Sigma, and the Theory of Constraints in a manner that will maximize return on investment, cash flow, and net profits. The "Success or Die" Ultimatum: Saving Companies with Blended, Long-Term Improvement Formulas uses a compelling story format to guide readers through a collection of stories that illustrate best practices for finding and fixing common issues found in today’s organizations. It uses in-depth case studies to illustrate a range of scenarios at a call center, pharmaceutical company, automotive parts supplier, and metals distributor and processor. Readers will learn simple techniques, such as face-to-face discussions to gather data, as well as more complex diagnostic techniques, such as Four-Field Mapping and process mapping. Readers will better understand the complexities in newly formed working relationships, as well as how to: - Hire and work with consultants - Interact with management to get things done - Engage workers on the front line - Handle those who are actively against improvements - Build and sustain a culture of improvement - The book covers simple, yet effective, statistics and explains how Minitab ® can be used to simplify and speed up data analysis. In addition, it explains one way to use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to anticipate problems from data and what the results mean. The book includes coverage of project planning, strategy, Lean manufacturing, command and control, finance, PDCA, SPC/root cause analysis, OEE, allocating responsibilities and times to fix, Big Picture mapping, and four-point planning.

DKK 467.00
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Plant- and Marine- Based Phytochemicals for Human Health - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Plant- and Marine- Based Phytochemicals for Human Health - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This new book, Plant- and Marine- Based Phytochemicals for Human Health: Attributes, Potential, and Use , provides insight with scientific evidence on the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of certain diseases. It describes bioactive compounds of marine and plant origin that have been discovered to be advantageous for human health, shedding new light on the potential of phytochemicals on human health and contributing to the ocean of knowledge on phytochemistry and pharmaceutical biology. In addition, the role of plant-based pharmaceuticals is also discussed as an example of innovative uses of plant product. This book addresses the importance of phytochemicals from plants and marine life. It divided in four parts: - Bioactive compounds in medicinal plants: status and potential - Plant-based pharmaceuticals in human health: review - Therapeutic attributes of mushroom, cereal grains, and legumes - Innovative use of medicinal plants This compendium will be useful for the students and researchers as well as for industry professionals working in the food, nutraceuticals, and herbal industries.

DKK 819.00
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Plant Pathogens - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Plant Pathogens - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Addressing the most critical issues in the management of emerging diseases throughout the world, experts in plant pathology from internationally renowned institutes share their research and examine key literature. They look at both traditional pathology and advanced biotechnological and molecular diagnosis, and integrated management practices. This book is divided into four parts, covering viral and fungal disease detection and management, nematode diseases and management, bio-control, and biotechnological approaches and impact of climate change. The authors look at the challenges of crop protection against diseases caused by plant pathogens for the most economically important crops. The establishment and management of plant diseases using conventional and eco-friendly methods are discussed with an emphasis on the use of beneficial microbes and modern biotechnological approaches.

DKK 835.00
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Lean Safety Gemba Walks - Robert B. Hafey - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Lean Safety Gemba Walks - Robert B. Hafey - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

A Lean Safety Gemba Walk is a walk through the work area (Gemba) that focuses on the continuous improvement of safety. When conducted in a respectful manner, by skilled facilitators, Safety Gemba Walks can have a dramatic long-lasting impact on the culture of a business. Lean Safety Gemba Walks: A Methodology for Workforce Engagement and Culture Change is a follow-up to the author''s bestselling book, Lean Safety , published in 2010. It is a natural progression from the philosophical overview provided by Lean Safety to the reality of the application of those principles in facilities around the world. This book presents a collection of Lean Safety Gemba Walk case studies that are based on the author’s experiences over the last four years. As the stories unfold, readers are transported on a journey of discovery through the Gemba and begin to see safety differently just as those who physically participated. Illustrating the importance of employee engagement and culture change, the book provides you with the tools to engage managers, employees, and hourly staff in the continuous improvement of safety. The concepts covered will allow you to empower employees to make a difference in their safety culture rather than simply complying with safety rules.

DKK 401.00
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Advances in Microbial Biotechnology - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Advances in Microbial Biotechnology - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Over the last few decades, the rapid and vast development of advanced microbial bioresources and metagenomics techniques has completely transformed the field of microbial biotechnology. Our understanding of microbial diversity, evolutionary biology, and microbial interaction with their animal and plant hosts at molecular level has been revolutionized with an abundance of new research. This new volume, Advances in Microbial Biotechnology: Current Trends and Future Prospect, focuses on the application of microorganisms for several purposes: for plant protection and improvement, for environmental remediation purposes, and for the improvement of human health. Various applications of microorganisms are covered broadly and have been appropriately reflected in depth in different chapters. The book is divided into four major sections: - applied microbiology in agriculture - microbes in the environment - microbes in human health - microbes in nanotechnology The book provides insight into the diverse microorganisms that have been explored and exploited in the development of various applications for agricultural improvements. The book also looks at the application of microbes for the removal of pollutants and the recovery of metals and oils. Also discussed is the detection and exploitation of microorganisms in the diagnosis of human diseases, providing possible holistic approaches to health. This new volume will provide a wealth of information on new research on the application of microbial biotechnology today.

DKK 835.00
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Software-Defined Networking for Future Internet Technology - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Software-Defined Networking for Future Internet Technology - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Network infrastructures are growing rapidly to meet the needs of business, but the required repolicing and reconfiguration provide challenges that need to be addressed. The software-defined network (SDN) is the future generation of Internet technology that can help meet these challenges of network management. This book includes quantitative research, case studies, conceptual papers, model papers, review papers, and theoretical backing on SDN. This book investigates areas where SDN can help other emerging technologies deliver more efficient services, such as IoT, industrial IoT, NFV, big data, blockchain, cloud computing, and edge computing. The book demonstrates the many benefits of SDNs, such as reduced costs, ease of deployment and management, better scalability, availability, flexibility and fine-grained control of traffic, and security. The book demonstrates the many benefits of SDN, such as reduced costs, ease of deployment and management, better scalability, availability, flexibility and fine-grained control of traffic, and security. Chapters in the volume address: - Design considerations for security issues and detection methods - State-of-the-art approaches for mitigating DDos attacks using SDN - Big data using Apache Hadoop for processing and analyzing large amounts of data - Different tools used for attack simulation - Network policies and policy management approaches that are widely used in the context of SDN - Dynamic flow tables, or static flow table management - A new four-tiered architecture that includes cloud, SDN-controller, and fog computing - Architecture for keeping computing resources available near the industrial IoT network through edge computing - The impact of SDN as an innovative approach for smart city development - More. The book will be a valuable resource for SDN researchers as well as academicians, research scholars, and students in the related areas.

DKK 835.00
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Food Engineering - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Food Engineering - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This new volume presents a selection of recent advances and emerging trends in food process engineering from several disciplines. Exploring the key concepts of food engineering, Food Engineering: Emerging Issues, Modeling, and Applications presents the information in four parts: Modeling in food engineering; Research advances in food engineering; Role of food engineering in human health; Emerging issues and applications in food engineering.

DKK 835.00
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Novel Dairy Processing Technologies - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Novel Dairy Processing Technologies - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Milk is nature’s perfect food (lacking only iron, copper, and vitamin C) and is highly recommended by nutritionists for building healthy bodies. New technologies have emerged in the processing of milk. This new volume focuses on the processing of milk by novel techniques, emphasizing the conservation of energy and effective methods. This book is divided four parts that cover: - applications of novel processing technologies in the dairy industry - novel drying techniques in the dairy industry - management systems and hurdles in the dairy industry - energy conservation and opportunities in the dairy industry This book presents new information on the technology of ohmic heating for milk pasteurization. It goes on to provide an overview of the commercial thermal, non-thermal technologies, and hybrid technologies for milk pasteurization. There are non-thermal technologies such as pulse light, irradiation, ultra violet treatment, etc., that can be used in combination with other technologies for the processing of milk and milk products. This hybrid technology can provide multiple benefits, such extended shelf life, reduced energy costs, reduced heat treatment, and better organoleptic and sensory properties. The book also describes the different aspects of food safety management used in dairy processing. The book also looks at recent advances in microwave-assisted thermal processing of milk and the effects of microwaves on microbiological, physicochemical, and organoleptic properties of processed milk and milk products. Technological advances in value addition and standardization of the products have been reported, but well-established processes for mechanized production are recommended in the book for a uniform quality nutritious product produced under hygienic conditions. This new volume will be of interest to faculty, researchers, postgraduate students, researchers, as well as engineers in the dairy industry.

DKK 835.00
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Technological Interventions in Management of Irrigated Agriculture - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Technological Interventions in Management of Irrigated Agriculture - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

With a roster of international contributors, this volume offers an abundance of solutions to address agricultural water management challenges in today’s water-scarce areas of the world. The authors present studies on farmer-friendly irrigation scheduling methods, model-based analysis of crop water requirements, ways to optimize surface irrigation systems, and hydraulic design and management of surface water systems. The book goes on to highlight ways to improve soil properties by taking into account spatial, temporal, and spectral variability in soil properties. The volume also covers various innovative research studies on soil and water productivity of vegetable cultivation under water-stressed areas, application of coir geotextiles, and the role of biofertilizers in controlling soil degradation and maintaining fertile topsoil. Crop management strategies to enhance the efficient use of marginal and saline lands for nonconventional crops are also discussed. The book is divided into four sections, covering: - engineering interventions in irrigation management - technological interventions in management of soil properties - technological inventions for soil and water conservation - crop management for non-conventional use This volume will serve as an invaluable resource for academicians, researchers, engineers, agronomists, extension officers, students, and farmers in the broad discipline of agricultural and biological engineering.

DKK 835.00
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Agricultural Resource Use and Management - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Agricultural Resource Use and Management - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Agriculture is one of the prime users of water, particularly in arid places with already-limited water resources, and its effects are diverse and far reaching. Providing a nuanced study of agricultural resource management, this informative book takes a four-pronged approach, covering research on: • The impact of agriculture on water • The impact of agriculture on soil quality and its ecological health • Energy and greenhouse gases • The impact of a growing population on agricultural resources Topics include the connection between chemical fertilizer use in agriculture and stream water quality; beef and dairy production on livestock, dairy, and crops; livestock and greenhouse gases; energy consumption rates in agriculture; efficient farming techniques, such as precision agriculture, irrigation management, and sustainable water technologies; and more. This informative and accessible volume offers a comprehensive guide to this vital and necessary field of study.

DKK 819.00
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Field Practices for Wastewater Use in Agriculture - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Field Practices for Wastewater Use in Agriculture - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Field Practices for Wastewater Use in Agriculture discusses the growing importance of wastewater application in the field of agriculture. Addressing the tremendous need for the irrigation sector to reduce the demand for freshwater in agriculture, this volume looks at wastewater as a source for agricultural irrigation. The volume is divided into four sections: current and emerging issues in wastewater use in agriculture, wastewater management with biological systems, effective field practices for wastewater use, and case studies that provide information on scientific analytical studies on the environment under the influence of wastewater quality from different pollution sources. This book sheds light on the vast potential of wastewater use in agricultural irrigation while also considering safety of the agricultural products for human consumption. Much emphasis has also been given to technological aspects for the treatment of wastewater to protect our environment for better public health protection.

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Nanoconjugate Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Nanoconjugate Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This new volume presents a plethora of new research on the use of nanoconjugate nanocarriers in drug delivery. Nanotechnology as drug carriers has been observed to increase the level of sophistication through a variety of ways. It helps to alleviate some of the pitfalls of conventional dosage forms, such as few pitfalls such as non-specific drug delivery, dose dumping, poor patient compliance, toxicities linked with higher doses, etc. With chapters from highly skilled, experienced, and renowned scientists and researchers, Nanoconjugate Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery is divided into four sections, providing an introduction to nanocarriers for drug delivery, physicochemical features of nanocarriers, and specific applications dealing with drug delivery in particular. The materials used as well as formulation and characterization have been discussed in detail. The nanocarriers covered in the book include nanoparticles, vesicular carriers, carriers having carbon as the core constituent, dispersed systems, etc. The book also delves into the interaction and associations between drug delivery research and its therapeutic applications in practice. The book integrates a wide variety of case studies, research, and theories in an attempt to reveal the diversity and capture the novel approaches of nanoconjugate nanocarriers for drug delivery employed by developers and content experts in the field. This timely publication will be an essential reference and current awareness source, building on the available literature in the field of pharmacy and biomedical science, while also providing ideas for further research opportunities in this dynamic field.

DKK 835.00
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Plant Biotechnology, Volume 1 - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Plant Biotechnology, Volume 1 - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This book, first of this new two-volume set, provides an informative tour of the basics of biotechnology to recent advances in biotechnology. Knowledge of new and fresh approaches is a prerequisite to solving plant biological problems, and to this end, the editors have brought together a group of contributors who address the most recent techniques and their applications in plant biotechnology. The chapters discuss some recent techniques such as TILLING (Targeting Induced Local Lesions In Genomes), advances in molecular techniques to study diversity, protein purification, and methods and analysis in protein-protein interaction detection. The volume also covers molecular markers and QTL mapping, including four chapters that deal with different molecular markers, development of mapping populations, and association mapping for dissecting the genetic basis of complex traits in plants in sufficient detail. The knowledge of biotechnology techniques and their applications will be valuable for researchers and scientists as well as for the many students engaged in plant biotechnology studies.

DKK 819.00
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Smart Materials: Integrated Design, Engineering Approaches, and Potential Applications - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Smart Materials: Integrated Design, Engineering Approaches, and Potential Applications - - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Polymer-based smart materials have become attractive in recent years due to the fact that polymers are flexible and provide many advantages compared to inorganic smart materials: they are low cost, they are easy to process, and they exhibit good performance at nano- and microscale levels. This volume focuses on a different class of polymers that are used as smart materials in the areas of biotechnology, medicine, and engineering. The volume aims to answer these questions: How do we distinguish ‘smart materials’? and How do they work? The chapters lay the groundwork for assimilation and exploitation of this technological advancement. Four of the key aspects of the approach that the authors have developed throughout this book are highlighted, namely the multidisciplinary exchange of knowledge, exploration of the relationships between multiple scales and their different behaviors, understanding that material properties are dictated at the smallest scale, and, therefore, the recognition that macroscale behavior can be controlled by nanoscale design.

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DOE Simplified - Mark J. (stat Ease Inc Anderson - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

DOE Simplified - Mark J. (stat Ease Inc Anderson - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Offering a planned approach for determining cause and effect, DOE Simplified: Practical Tools for Effective Experimentation, Third Edition integrates the authors’ decades of combined experience in providing training, consulting, and computational tools to industrial experimenters. Supplying readers with the statistical means to analyze how numerous variables interact, it is ideal for those seeking breakthroughs in product quality and process efficiency via systematic experimentation. Following in the footsteps of its bestselling predecessors, this edition incorporates a lively approach to learning the fundamentals of the design of experiments (DOE). It lightens up the inherently dry complexities with interesting sidebars and amusing anecdotes. The book explains simple methods for collecting and displaying data and presents comparative experiments for testing hypotheses. Discussing how to block the sources of variation from your analysis, it looks at two-level factorial designs and covers analysis of variance. It also details a four-step planning process for designing and executing experiments that takes statistical power into consideration. This edition includes a major revision of the software that accompanies the book (via download) and sets the stage for introducing experiment designs where the randomization of one or more hard-to-change factors can be restricted. Along these lines, it includes a new chapter on split plots and adds coverage of a number of recent developments in the design and analysis of experiments. Readers have access to case studies, problems, practice experiments, a glossary of terms, and a glossary of statistical symbols, as well as a series of dynamic online lectures that cover the first several chapters of the book.

DKK 643.00
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Strategic Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Vincent Sabourin - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Strategic Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Vincent Sabourin - Bog - Apple Academic Press Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This vital volume clearly explains cutting-edge theories and views on strategic management in applied management fundamentals in the hospitality and tourism industry. The author discusses the latest in strategic thinking and provides information on implementing models within specific contexts, such as culture and profit and nonprofit organizations. He also looks at the political, economic, social, and technological changes that significantly affect tourism and hospitality. The volume is distinguished by its thoughtful analysis and review of related hospitality case studies and the management approaches employed and sheds light on ever-the emerging management and operation issues in the tourism and hospitality sector. The book employs an abundance of case studies that illustrate the concepts and models discussed, with examples from such heavyweights in the industry as Disney and Euro Disney, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Four Seasons, Holiday Inn, Marriot, Sofitel, Starwood Hotels, and more. Key features of the book include: - Cutting-edge approach: Applies advanced and recent strategic management views to the tourism and hospitality field - Critical treatment: Provides critical discussions about whether and how strategic models/theories can be applied in the hospitality and tourism field - Sensitive to specific contexts: As the tourism and hospitality industry has become one of the largest industries worldwide, discusses how strategic management concepts can be applied in different cultures and profit and nonprofit tourism organizations - Extensive case studies: Provides supporting case studies related to the strategy content, context, and process from international industries such as Aer Lingus, Accor, Marriott and Ryanair - Organization of the book: Each of the chapters within the case study sections employs a thorough pedagogic structure consisting of a concise introduction, examples and case analysis, discussion points, exercises, and further reading This book is designed to provoke thought and debate about strategic management and myriad other issues. It will be valuable for students, academics, universities offering hospitality and tourism, and hospitality and tourism professionals.

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