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Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

This new book—the first of its kind—examines the use of algorithmic techniques to compress random and non-random sequential strings found in chains of polymers. The book is an introduction to algorithmic complexity. Examples taken from current research in the polymer sciences are used for compression of like-natured properties as found on a chain of polymers. Both theory and applied aspects of algorithmic compression are reviewed. A description of the types of polymers and their uses is followed by a chapter on various types of compression systems that can be used to compress polymer chains into manageable units. The work is intended for graduate and postgraduate university students in the physical sciences and engineering. | Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

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Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This new book presents a variety of important research on functional foods—foods that have another role related to disease prevention or health. The first section of the book includes chapters on the complicated relationships between nutrition physical and mental health and disease. Section two focuses on the connection between health science and food and presents a number of case studies on the possible uses of functional foods. The book discusses important methods for nutritional interventions in relation to diseases such as obesity and other prominent health concerns in modern society. Topics include: Nutrigenetics and metabolic diseases Nutrition intervention strategies to improve health Nutrition consumption timing around exercise sessions Nutritional therapies for mental disorders Health benefits of particular foods such as eggs milk cereal garlic cinnamon nuts blueberries etc. Mineral- and protein-enriched foods | Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

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Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

This informative book reviews the challenges of agribusiness in the Southeast Mediterranean. The author focuses on sugarcane cultivation in Egypt to illustrate the impact of climate change on agribusiness and his method and findings may be helpful for other studies in other regions as well. As climate change creates new risks to human populations and food security a better analysis is needed to understand this new level of uncertainty and to understand how it will impact agriculture and its relationship with economies livelihoods and development. Africa emits low greenhouse gases but is hit the hardest by global warming posing a serious challenge to increasing agricultural productivity in the Southeast Mediterranean. Sugarcane in Egypt is used as a local food source for international trade for the balance of payments for land and water use and as a basic product for food and fiber manufacturing. Hence every aspect of the economic structure of Egypt relates to agriculture. The book examines the causes and effects of climate change on agribusiness in the Southeast Mediterranean region such as its effect on prosperity and net farm incomes crop yields. It considers how to promote agribusiness development in the area and the potential to alleviate poverty in rural areas. It looks at the future of the sugarcane industry in Upper Egypt as a case study of agribusiness with implications that can be applied globally. | Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

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Sustainable Viticulture The Vines and Wines of Burgundy

Sustainable Viticulture The Vines and Wines of Burgundy

Written by an expert of the ins and outs of viticulture in Burgundy and many other areas of the world this new volume showcases the wine-growing culture of Burgundy. Sustainable Viticulture: The Vines and Wines of Burgundy covers the rich history and culture of the wine growing tradition of the region. The author who has worked as a viticulturist in Burgundy Switzerland Germany California Australia New Zealand and South Africa tells the epic story of Burgundy a 2000-year adventure with its ups and downs. The oldest vineyard discovered by archaeologists dates back to the first century A. D. By the third century Burgundy wines were already famous in the Roman Empire. Burgundy was a powerful state in the 15th century which was also a golden age for its viticulture. The book covers:the red and white cultivars that are to be found in Burgundythe Appellations Contrôlées system the tasks the wine grower performs during the yearthe social life of wine growersthe scourges the wine grower fearshow religion has played at part in the history of viticulturethe factors that contributed to making Burgundy wines famouswhat new challenges growers are facing todayIn this entertaining and informative book the author’s approach to viticulture reconciles the present the past and the future. The volume will appeal to wine buffs as much as it does to readers who wish to learn about viticulture. It's a serious book that doesn't take itself seriously. | Sustainable Viticulture The Vines and Wines of Burgundy

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The Phytopathogen Evolution and Adaptation

The Phytopathogen Evolution and Adaptation

So often new phytopathogens emerge and appear primarily in acute form and then take a chronic form; such populations however in general have a limited appearance because of the lack of suitable environmental conditions. The emergence of new pathogens needs to be explored in the light of their evolutionary adaptation. This new volume focuses on the study of quantitative aspects of host-phytopathogen linkages that result in the emergence of aggressive phytopathogens. The book examines the evolution and adaptation of phytopathogens from several cropping systems. | The Phytopathogen Evolution and Adaptation

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Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms Towards the Efficient Detection of Biomolecules and Gases

Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms Towards the Efficient Detection of Biomolecules and Gases

Sensors are effective tools used to carry out cost-effective fast and reliable sensing for a wide range of applications. This volume presents a brief history behind sensing technology and highlights a broad range of biosensing techniques based on optical and electrochemical response methods. Starting from the traditional enzyme-based biosensing method to functionalized nanostructure-based sensors this book also provides a detailed overview of some of the advanced sensing methodologies based on photonic crystal cavity-based sensing devices. The authors showcase the extraordinary success of nanomaterials their current strategical exploitation and an unprecedented pool of possibilities they hold for the future. Many of the technologies have been developed recently for the sensing of various bioanalytes and molecules some of which have been included in this book through dedicated chapters. The book looks at various sensors such as for biosensing electrochemical sensing gas sensing photoelectrochemical sensing and colorimetric sensing all of which have shown vast potential. | Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms Towards the Efficient Detection of Biomolecules and Gases

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Women Scholars: Navigating the Doctoral Journey

Women Scholars: Navigating the Doctoral Journey

Over and over studies have concluded that the doctoral experience is a monumental challenge in higher education particularly for women. This book Women Scholars: Navigating the Doctoral Journey provides an enlightening ethnographic look at women and their doctoral developmental experiences. The book’s aim is to empower women to be able to contextualize their experience while also offering support and inspiring readers to consider alternative ways to successfully approach the doctoral process. Women anticipating and entering the life of academia will benefit from the voices and experiences shared by the women scholars in this book. The essay writers in this volume offer an examination of critical incidents in their doctoral experiences and offer strategies they have found helpful in managing those incidents. The book also addresses challenges presented by the transition from doctoral study to post-doc employment. The volume presents 46 essays from 40 women representing a range of ages ethnicities academic disciplines sexual orientations family circumstances and family educational histories. Their stories are told in five stages: Stage 1: Preadmission to EnrollmentStage 2: First Year of ProgramStage 3: Second Year Through CandidacyStage 4: The Dissertation StageStage 5: Completion and Transition to EmploymentThese are stories of empowerment of pitfalls and barriers overcome of successful negotiations of the graduate school process of the joys and challenges of scholarly pursuits of positive help-seeking behaviors and strategies and of life after the dissertation is completed. Potential applicants for doctoral studies will walk away with a sense that graduate education is possible and that one can be successful. Higher educators in doctoral programs as well will acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation for the idiosyncratic challenges facing their female students and one hopes develop policies and/or strategies and behaviors that empower and encourage these students’ completion of their doctoral studies.

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Sleep Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism The Rhythm of Life

Sleep Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism The Rhythm of Life

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Providing a nuanced study of the connections between sleep circadian rhythms and metabolis this informative book examines how circadian actions affect the liver and adipose tissue the brain and metabolism. This important book introduces the reader to circadian rhythms in the body and the external cues that set them discusses on a molecular and organ level how disrupting these clocks results in metabolic and sleep disorders and looks at the clinical applications of circadian rhythms with a focus on sleep. The book covers a variety of important research in the field including:• The power of computational biology to uncover new nodes in the network of circadian rhythms• Circadian rhythms as they relates to obesity• How late-night shift conditions impair the body’s ability to keep time and promote metabolic diseases and how this can be mitigated by strategic planning of feeding times• The relationship between the suprachiasmatic nuclei and orexin neurons demonstrating the elegant interplay between our biological clocks and wakefulness• How sleep disorders can result from irregular circadian rhythms and potential ways to diagnose this in individuals• How sleeping behaviors can disturb the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the repercussions of this disruption on female reproduction• How disruption of sleep can be clinically beneficial for depressed patients• How mental state is influenced by circadian rhythm | Sleep Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism The Rhythm of Life

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Plant-Derived Anticancer Drugs in the OMICS Era Biosynthesis Functions and Applications

Plant-Derived Anticancer Drugs in the OMICS Era Biosynthesis Functions and Applications

The current anti-cancer synthetic medicines are deemed inefficient and unsafe state the editors of this new book. Plant-based lead molecules however such as taxol camptothecin podophyllotoxins vinblastine vincristine homoharringtonine and numerous other anticancer compounds from nature’s arsenal are potentially safe and can be powerful alternatives that effectively fight against cancer. The volume looks at a variety of medicinal plants and approaches that have shown beneficial results against cancer. Topics in the book include Unani approaches of anticancer plants genetic engineering and CRISPR/CAS-mediated editing to enhance a plant’s anticancer potential computational approaches used in anticancer plants and more. The volume also examines the metabolomics of plants that give them anti-cancer properties. | Plant-Derived Anticancer Drugs in the OMICS Era Biosynthesis Functions and Applications

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Mood Dysregulation Beyond the Bipolar Spectrum

Mood Dysregulation Beyond the Bipolar Spectrum

Reflecting the author’s vast clinical experience as a psychiatrist this volume explains why so many people with treatment resistant depression respond to medication used to treat individuals with bipolar disorder. The book also helps to minimize the bipolar stigma by introducing the concept of mood dysregulation. At present people with mood dysregulation are not adequately described on the pages of any diagnostic manual. A cardinal feature of mood dysregulation is dysphoria a negative mood that is poorly understood but mistaken for the negative mood of depression creating diagnostic confusion one of the sources of treatment resistant depression. The author explains that a preponderance of the people she has seen in her practice who have so-called depression have mood disorders with features of bipolar disorder including response to medications typically effective in people with bipolar disorders. Thus these people are research orphans: to this day a paucity of literature exists on this group of individuals. In this volume the author addresses the clinical problems that result from failure to recognize such mood disorders. Key features of the book: Provides a thorough discussion of dysphoria that is not found in other books on the market Proposes a solution to a common and troublesome clinical problem that of misidentified treatment resistant depression Helps to destigmatize the treatments that are most beneficial to those with dysphoria by introducing the concept of mood dysregulation Discusses the etiology of mood disorders with implications for prevention This volume aims to help mental health professionals and patients more accurately recognize negative mood symptoms dysphoria in particular and arrive at more appropriate interventions to improve treatment outcomes for depression. No other book on the market takes up the topic of dysphoria and how its confusion with depression can lead to diagnostic mistakes that in turn lead to treatment failures and so-called treatment resistant depression. | Mood Dysregulation Beyond the Bipolar Spectrum

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Strategic Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Developing a Competitive Advantage

Strategic Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Developing a Competitive Advantage

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. | Strategic Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Developing a Competitive Advantage

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Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda

Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda

Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology: A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era (2-volume set) provides an informative series of reviews from expert scientists who are at the forefront of their research into the endocrinology of invertebrates. These two volumes are timely and appropriate in this post-genomic era because of the rapid pace of change brought about by genome projects functional genomics and genetics (omics technologies). The volume shows the rich history and strong tradition of cutting-edge research using invertebrates that has opened up our broader understanding of comparative endocrinology and the evolution of regulatory pathways and systems. These reviews set the scene and context for this exciting new era of understanding that has come from this post-genomic revolution. This book undertakes the daunting task of covering most of the diverse endocrine systems that exist among invertebrates. The papers in this book will advance our knowledge of invertebrate endocrinology but also of endocrinology in general making the book will be valuable to researchers and students. | Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda

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The Food and Beverage Hospitality Industry in India An Emergent Segment

The Food and Beverage Hospitality Industry in India An Emergent Segment

This book presents the story of growth and change of what is still a largely unorganized food and beverage service industry in India. With the authors’ vast experience in both industry and academia the volume provides a holistic perspective of the current status of the food and beverage industry in India and identifies the topical issues and the challenges. The authors offer an insightful discussion on where the industry is headed and how it can move from top-line driven growth to a bottom-line supported one. | The Food and Beverage Hospitality Industry in India An Emergent Segment

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Forage Crops of the World Volume I: Major Forage Crops

Forage Crops of the World Volume I: Major Forage Crops

This new book the first of two volumes on forage crops grown throughout the world discusses the importance of fodder production of the major fodder crops for animals. It focuses on the 17 major forage crops both non-leguminous perennial forages and leguminous forages. It discusses crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop including preferred soil type land capability cropping patterns climate and socioeconomic conditions. It goes on to address pests of leguminous forage crops disease management of non-leguminous seasonal forages agroforestry in fodder and forage crops preservation of forage crops and forage production and climate change. This volume provides valuable information needed for effective forage crop production and management. The book with chapters from highly qualified scientists will be a rich resource for researchers academicians students and those in the industry. Volume 2 of Forage Crops of the World focuses on minor forage crops. Key features:• Discusses 17 different types of major forage crops including many types of grasses and other plants• Provides information on agronomic production practices• Covers pest and disease management practices for forage crops | Forage Crops of the World Volume I: Major Forage Crops

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The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

This new book presents both research (qualitative quantitative and mixed-design) and conceptual chapters about the ethical factors to be considered in teaching administration and professional practice in higher education settings. The book includes recent research-based ideas in the field of higher education. Topics include cultural competencies for higher education faculty professionals and administrators such as use of language in communicating concepts to students for whom English is not a first language avoiding imposition of bias encouraging exposition of perspective and ethical practices for professionals working with the diverse environments and populations in higher education settings. This work is particularly important since becoming informed on the latest approaches and ideologies is an essential component of both professional preparation and continuing professional development of faculty professionals and administrators in higher education. Currently education practitioners struggle with finding time for professional development and ways to inform themselves of the latest research. This volume will help education practitioners keep abreast of the most important recent research. As college student populations and environments continually change so must the practices of the professionals who work with them. This volume highlights some of the most recent practices and perspectives in ethics and cultural competence for all college and university personnel. This volume is unique and valuable because other books have addressed culturally competent ethical practices for discrete professions within higher education no single work has a collection of writings about ethical and culturally competent practices for a variety of the professions in higher education. | The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

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Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management Research and Advancements

Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management Research and Advancements

This new volume provides a plethora of new information about potential medicinal herbs and their usefulness in treating diabetes and neurological diseases. Most large multinational companies are interested and engaged in the commercialization of herb-based formulations and consumers continue to seek natural-based therapies. Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management provides insight into plant-based novel molecules targeted for diabetes and neurological disorders. It looks at a selection of herbs that have proven effective in the management of diabetes and neurological disorders including migraine epilepsy memory disorders depression and more. Divided into ten chapters focusing on diabetes and its macro- and microvascular complications (migraine epilepsy memory disorders depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders) this book is structured to provide a source of reliable information and enrich the knowledge of readers. Each chapter briefly explains the epidemiology and pathophysiology of the disease state and the possible role of herbal drugs in the prevention of the particular disease. The reported pharmacological activities and possible mechanism of action of herbal drugs are also discussed in detail which makes this book informative and unique. This new volume will be a reliable reference complementing the substantial information on the use of herbal drugs in diabetes and neurological disorders that serve as the pillars of drug discovery and development. | Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management Research and Advancements

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Global Higher Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic Perspectives Challenges and New Opportunities

Global Higher Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic Perspectives Challenges and New Opportunities

This timely volume throws light on the challenges faced by the higher education industry during the disruption from the pandemic and offers solutions for the future of higher education. It discusses methodological approaches that look at how the pandemic fostered the rise of e-learning blended and virtual learning and teachers’ changing roles. The book examines the role of teaching-learning practices in the era of COVID-19 the impact of digital learning on students and the psychological and emotional impact on students from digital learning and blended learning during the pandemic. | Global Higher Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic Perspectives Challenges and New Opportunities

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The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

Nanoparticles have a smaller size as compared to their micro macro or bulk counterparts. Reduction in size of these particles provides them with some unique characteristics such as surface-to-volume ratio quantum confinement effect surface plasmon response widening of band gap etc. These nanoparticles have attracted attention of scientists all over the globe in last few decades. Written in a convenient and easy-to-read style this book covers the important aspects of nanomaterials by focusing on the many issues related to the food and textile industries treatment of polluted water health energy crises targeted drug delivery etc. The editors take an interdisciplinary approach to discussing how the scenario will change on a global level in the future and explore when these nanomaterials will replace almost all micro- and macromaterials. The Science of Nanomaterials is a ready-at-hand guide to the many issues related to the use of nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery sensors photosplitting of water wastewater treatment microbial diagnosis textile industries nanocomposites food industries (safety security packaging and preservation) etc. | The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

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Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes

Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes

Downstream processing is an essential practice in the production and purification of biosynthethic materials which is especially important in the production of pharmaceutical products. This book covers the fundamentals and the design concepts of various downstream recovery and purification steps (unit operations) involved in biochemical and chemical processes. The book describes cell breakage and recovery of intracellular material isolation of solids product recovery product enrichment and product polishing and finishing. It also covers basic chemical engineering purification techniques such as distillation absorption adsorption etc. Described in the book are several case studies that discuss the various unit operation in each of the processes. An important point to consider is the economics of the downstream operation and this book provides practical information on capital costs and operating expenses in addition to other operating cost factors with respect to downstream processing. Green chemistry and safety issues are also addressed. Practicing chemical engineers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical chemistry and other areas will find this book valuable as a reference on downstream techniques used in biological processes. Students in chemical engineering would benefit from this book as well. | Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes

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Novel Applications in Polymers and Waste Management

Novel Applications in Polymers and Waste Management

This book focuses on exciting new research in polymer science. The first section of the book deals with new advancements in polymer technology which includes polymers that are responsible for progress in the field of energy electronics and medical sciences. It focuses on the most promising polymer nanocomposites and nanomaterials. Composites are becoming more important because they can help to improve quality of life. The second section of the book highlights this aspect of macromolecules while the third section emphasizes biopolymers their development and applications. | Novel Applications in Polymers and Waste Management

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Materials Science and Engineering Volume II Physiochemical Concepts Properties and Treatments

Materials Science and Engineering Volume II Physiochemical Concepts Properties and Treatments

This book has an important role in advancing non-classical materials on the macro and nanoscale. The book provides original theoretical and important experimental results. Some research uses non-routine methodologies often unfamiliar to some readers. Furthermore papers on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems are included. This book brings together research contributions from eminent experts on subjects that have gained prominence in material and chemical engineering and science. It presents the last developments along with case studies explanatory notes and schematics for clarity and enhanced understanding. The book includes new research and studies including: • New research on the efficiency of gas purification • The transport properties of films of chitosan-amikacin • Operating conditions of clearing of gas in a rotoklon • Properties and characteristics of varies materials and compounds Professors and instructors and postgraduate students focusing on adhesive interaction improvement will find the book valuable as will industry professionals. | Materials Science and Engineering Volume II Physiochemical Concepts Properties and Treatments

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X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

X-ray diffraction is a useful and powerful analysis technique for characterizing crystalline materials commonly employed in MSE physics and chemistry. This informative new book describes the principles of X-ray diffraction and its applications to materials characterization. It consists of three parts. The first deals with elementary crystallography and optics which is essential for understanding the theory of X-ray diffraction discussed in the second section of the book. Part 2 describes how the X-ray diffraction can be applied for characterizing such various forms of materials as thin films single crystals and powders. The third section of the book covers applications of X-ray diffraction. The book presents a number of examples to help readers better comprehend the subject. X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research: From Fundamentals to Applications also • provides background knowledge of diffraction to enable nonspecialists to become familiar with the topics• covers the practical applications as well as the underlying principle of X-ray diffraction• presents appropriate examples with answers to help readers understand the contents more easily• includes thin film characterization by X-ray diffraction with relevant experimental techniques• presents a huge number of elaborately drawn graphics to help illustrate the content The book will help readers (students and researchers in materials science physics and chemistry) understand crystallography and crystal structures interference and diffraction structural analysis of bulk materials characterization of thin films and nondestructive measurement of internal stress and phase transition. Diffraction is an optical phenomenon and thus can be better understood when it is explained with an optical approach which has been neglected in other books. This book helps to fill that gap providing information to convey the concept of X-ray diffraction and how it can be applied to the materials analysis. This book will be a valuable reference book for researchers in the field and will work well as a good introductory book of X-ray diffraction for students in materials science physics and chemistry. | X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

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Climate Change and the Oceanic Carbon Cycle Variables and Consequences

Climate Change and the Oceanic Carbon Cycle Variables and Consequences

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This valuable compendium provides an overview of the variables and consequences of oceanic carbon cycling in the context of climate change. The chapters highlight the importance of marine plankton in carbon processing as well as the effects of rising CO2 and temperature in their functioning. Marine ecosystems are being increasingly threatened by growing human pressures including climate change. Understanding the consequences that climate change may have is crucial to predict the future of our oceans. Rising temperatures and ocean acidification may profoundly alter the mode of matter and energy transformation in marine ecosystems which could have irreversible consequences for our planet on ecological timescales. For that reason the scientific community has engaged in the grand challenge of studying the variables and consequences of oceanic carbon cycling in the context of climate change which has emerged as a relevant field of science. The book is broken into four sections:Understanding the Importance of Ocean BiogeochemistryQuantifying Oceanic Carbon VariablesPhytoplankton and Oceanic Carbon Cycle Ocean AcidificationEdited by a researcher with many years of experience and with contributions from scientists from around the world this volume explores the most important topics on climate change and oceanic carbon cycling. | Climate Change and the Oceanic Carbon Cycle Variables and Consequences

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Strategic Winery Tourism and Management Building Competitive Winery Tourism and Winery Management Strategy

Strategic Winery Tourism and Management Building Competitive Winery Tourism and Winery Management Strategy

Strategic Winery Tourism and Management: Building Competitive Winery Tourism and Winery Management Strategy presents cutting-edge knowledge and research related to strategic winery tourism and winery management. It highlights the major theories on strategic winery tourism and winery management and encompasses a variety of topics ranging from strategic winery tourism development to winery tasting room management. With chapters written by academic researchers and winery industry professionals the purpose of the book is to explore the theoretical foundations of winery tourism and winery management. Importantly the book taps into the following topics: Examining the impact of winery tourism on local regional and national economies Understanding product development and marketing for wineries as tourism entities Examining the role of special events to promote wineries such as wine festivals and wine education programs Understanding key managerial issues on winery tasting room management Exploring winery revenue management Understanding the key theories of winery service quality management Understanding winery brand management Understanding the key concepts of financial management on winery management There have been a few books dealing with winery tourism and management in spite of the significance of the topic. The editor of the book merges winery tourism with winery management. Importantly some topics such as winery revenue management and winery tasting room management included in the book are critical in managing a winery. This is a must-have book for students majoring in culinary and hospitality and tourism management as well as for winery industry professionals such as winery general managers and owners. The Gourmand Awards jury has announced that Strategic Winery Tourism and Management is the national book winner in its category: Best Wine Book Professionals. This academic book structures clearly the concepts and practice of wine tourism studying all aspects in a very broad overview. It is useful for planning and action says Edouard Cointreau President of the Jury Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The book will now compete in its category against winners from other countries for the Best in the World. The results will be announced on May 27 & 28 2017 at the annual Gourmand Awards Ceremony. | Strategic Winery Tourism and Management Building Competitive Winery Tourism and Winery Management Strategy

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E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

E-based systems and computer networks are becoming standard practice across all sectors including health engineering business education security and citizen interaction with local and national government. With contributions from researchers and practitioners from around the world this two-volume book discusses and reports on new and important developments in the field of e-systems covering a wide range of current issues in the design engineering and adoption of e-systems. | E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

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