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Illegal Online File Sharing Decision-Analysis and the Pricing of Digital Goods

Illegal Online File Sharing Decision-Analysis and the Pricing of Digital Goods

Illegal online file sharing costs companies tens of billions of dollars of lost revenues around the world annually and results in lost productivity various psychological issues and significant reduction of incentives to create and innovate. Legislative technical and enforcement efforts have failed. This book presents psychological theories about why people illegally share files online; analyzes and characterizes optimal sanctions for illegal online file sharing; introduces new models for pricing of network-access and digital-content to help reduce illegal online file sharing; introduces new content control and P2P systems; and explains why game theory does not work in pricing of network access. | Illegal Online File Sharing Decision-Analysis and the Pricing of Digital Goods

GBP 175.00
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Cyberpredators and Their Prey

Cyberpredators and Their Prey

The online environment has emerged as a continuous and unfettered source of interpersonal criminal activity beyond physical boundaries. Cyberpredators commit their crimes by employing the Internet and online services—social network platforms online groups and organizations smart phone apps bulletin board systems online forums websites internet relay chat channels—to locate and harm victims of all ages through attacking exploiting humiliating bullying harassing threatening defrauding and extorting. Cyberpredators and Their Prey describes non-sexual and sexual interpersonal crimes—online romance scam swatting trolling stalking bullying harassment minor sexting sexual trafficking child sexual abuse material sextortion and image-based sexual abuse offenses. Each chapter contains: crime definition and relevant issues; typical cyberpredator motives and methods; typical victims and behaviors that make them targets; current criminal laws for prosecuting cybercrimes and assessment of their applicability and effectiveness as deterrents; the crime’s impact on individual victims and society in general; and cybersecurity prevention and intervention strategies. Also covered are the unique challenges that the regulation investigation and prosecution of these cybercrimes pose to criminal justice and private security agents worldwide; the need for society to hold companies operating online responsible for their role in cybercrime; and how aspects of the online environment (i. e. anonymity toxic disinhibition de-individuation inculpability) contribute to harmful and abusive interpersonal interaction particularly when enacted by perpetrators as part of a group attack. Key features: Portrays material through multidisciplinary lens of psychology criminal justice law and security Provides consistent practical information about online criminals and victims Compares online to offline versions of the same crime Discusses adequacy of current laws for prosecuting cybercriminals Considers elements of the online environment that foster criminal activity Describes social engineering techniques Considers the role of intimate partner violence in cybercrimes Reviews 21st century skills needed to educate and protect potential targets Cyberpredators and Their Prey will prove essential reading to those who are studying to become or are currently security professionals; law enforcement personnel and investigators; intelligence agents; private investigators; lawyers; compliance officers; social service workers; and other professionals who deal with interpersonal cybercrime through the lens of social science.

GBP 46.99
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Encyclopedia of Plasma Technology - Two Volume Set

Encyclopedia of Plasma Technology - Two Volume Set

Technical plasmas have a wide range of industrial applications. The Encyclopedia of Plasma Technology covers all aspects of plasma technology from the fundamentals to a range of applications across a large number of industries and disciplines. Topics covered include nanotechnology solar cell technology biomedical and clinical applications electronic materials sustainability and clean technologies. The book bridges materials science industrial chemistry physics and engineering making it a must have for researchers in industry and academia as well as those working on application-oriented plasma technologies. Also Available OnlineThis Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers students and librarians including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1. 888. 318. 2367; (E-mail) e-reference@taylorandfrancis. comInternational: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) online. sales@tandf. co. uk | Encyclopedia of Plasma Technology - Two Volume Set

GBP 325.00
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Veterinary Clinical Epidemiology From Patient to Population

Veterinary Clinical Epidemiology From Patient to Population

4* Doody's Review! Ideal for veterinary students residents and clinicians the fourth edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully updated in line with developments in research and teaching. The logical chapter progression reflects the stages in a clinical case work-up and how epidemiological concepts and methods contribute. This new edition provides guidelines for improving patient and population health outcomes and detecting emerging diseases through systematic evaluation of patient encounters and electronic medical records incorporates new methodologies and concepts drawn from the recent veterinary practice literature updates chapter content including expanded coverage of risk statistical and economic analyses and surveillance for emerging diseases more than 60 examples of clinical research drawn from the international veterinary practice literature presented as structured abstracts; follow-up questions invite the reader to participate in the analysis of results online links to full text versions of more than half of structured abstracts and more than 40% of the book’s 174 literature citations updates the listing and review of public and private online resources including guidelines for online literature searching and critical evaluation of clinical reports. Today’s veterinary curricula places greater emphasis on experiential/problem-based learning versus discipline-oriented instruction. This fourth edition is ideally suited to introduce epidemiologic concepts and methodologies to veterinary students in the context of the patient encounter and should be of use at any point in the veterinary curriculum. | Veterinary Clinical Epidemiology From Patient to Population

GBP 82.99
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Mastering Academic Writing in the Sciences A Step-by-Step Guide

Mastering Academic Writing in the Sciences A Step-by-Step Guide

This book provides a comprehensive and coherent step-by-step guide to writing in scientific academic disciplines. It is an invaluable resource for those working on a PhD thesis research paper dissertation or report. Writing these documents can be a long and arduous experience for students and their supervisors and even for experienced researchers. However this book can hold the key to success. Mapping the steps involved in the writing process - from acquiring and organizing sources of information to revising early drafts to proofreading the final product - it provides clear guidance on what to write and how best to write it. Features: Step-by-step approach to academic writing in scientific disciplines Ideal guidance for PhD theses papers grant applications reports and more Includes worked-out examples from real research papers and PhD theses and templates and worksheets are available online to help readers put specific tasks into practice Online resources to accompany the book can be found here: https://academiclife. coachesconsole. com/downloads. html | Mastering Academic Writing in the Sciences A Step-by-Step Guide

GBP 46.99
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Computational Advertising Market and Technologies for Internet Commercial Monetization

Computational Advertising Market and Technologies for Internet Commercial Monetization

This book introduces computational advertising and Internet monetization. It provides a macroscopic understanding of how consumer products in the Internet era push user experience and monetization to the limit. Part One of the book focuses on the basic problems and background knowledge of online advertising. Part Two targets the product operations and sales staff as well as high-level decision makers of the Internet products. It explains the market structure trading models and the main products in computational advertising. Part Three targets systems algorithms and architects and focuses on the key technical challenges of different advertising products. Features· Introduces computational advertising and Internet monetization· Covers data processing utilization and trading· Uses business logic as the driving force to explain online advertising products and technology advancement· Explores the products and the technologies of computational advertising to provide insights on the realization of personalization systems constrained optimization data monetization and trading and other practical industry problems· Includes case studies and code snippets | Computational Advertising Market and Technologies for Internet Commercial Monetization

GBP 44.99
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Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer

Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer

The seventh edition of this classic text outlines the fundamental physical principles of thermal radiation as well as analytical and numerical techniques for quantifying radiative transfer between surfaces and within participating media. The textbook includes newly expanded sections on surface properties electromagnetic theory scattering and absorption of particles and near-field radiative transfer and emphasizes the broader connections to thermodynamic principles. Sections on inverse analysis and Monte Carlo methods have been enhanced and updated to reflect current research developments along with new material on manufacturing renewable energy climate change building energy efficiency and biomedical applications. Features: Offers full treatment of radiative transfer and radiation exchange in enclosures. Covers properties of surfaces and gaseous media and radiative transfer equation development and solutions. Includes expanded coverage of inverse methods electromagnetic theory Monte Carlo methods and scattering and absorption by particles. Features expanded coverage of near-field radiative transfer theory and applications. Discusses electromagnetic wave theory and how it is applied to thermal radiation transfer. This textbook is ideal for Professors and students involved in first-year or advanced graduate courses/modules in Radiative Heat Transfer in engineering programs. In addition professional engineers scientists and researchers working in heat transfer energy engineering aerospace and nuclear technology will find this an invaluable professional resource. Over 350 surface configuration factors are available online many with online calculation capability. Online appendices provide information on related areas such as combustion radiation in porous media numerical methods and biographies of important figures in the history of the field. A Solutions Manual is available for instructors adopting the text. | Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer

GBP 125.00
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OCT Made Easy

OCT Made Easy

This book written by premier authors in the field of OCT intravascular imaging covers the best practices for using OCT to provide high resolution cross-sectional viewing for atherosclerotic plaque assessment stent strut coverage and apposition assessment in stent restenosis evaluation and PCI guide and optimization. Fully illustrated thorughout in a handy cath-lab side handbook supplemented by online movie clips OCT Made Easy includes case studies angiography CT correlations and simple techniques for getting the best image.

GBP 56.99
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Advancing Engineering Education Beyond COVID A Guide for Educators

Advancing Engineering Education Beyond COVID A Guide for Educators

Educators are you ready to meet the challenge of cultivating the next generation of engineers in a post-COVID-19 context? Current engineering student cohorts are unique to their predecessors: they are more diverse and have experienced unprecedented disruption to their education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also play a more significant role in contributing to global sustainability efforts. Innovating engineering education is of vital importance for preparing students to confront society’s most significant sustainability issues: our future depends on it. Advancing Engineering Education Beyond COVID: A Guide for Educators offers invaluable insights on topics such as implementing active-learning activities in hybrid modes; developing effective and engaging online resources; creating psychologically safe learning environments that support academic achievement and mental health; and embedding sustainability within engineering education. Students’ own perspectives of online learning are also incorporated with the inclusion of a chapter authored by undergraduate engineering students. This book consolidates the expertise of leading authorities within engineering education providing an essential resource for educators responsible for shaping the next generation of engineers in a post-COVID-19 world. | Advancing Engineering Education Beyond COVID A Guide for Educators

GBP 68.99
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Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences

The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences now in its fourth edition compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.

GBP 875.00
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Concise Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials

Concise Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials

The Concise Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials presents new and selected content from the 11-volume Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials Encyclopedia. The carefully culled content includes groundbreaking work from the earlier published work as well as exclusive online material added since its publication in print. A diverse and global team of renowned scientists provide cutting edge information concerning polymers and polymeric biomaterials. Acknowledging the evolving nature of the field the encyclopedia also features newly added content in areas such as tissue engineering tissue repair and reconstruction and biomimetic materials.

GBP 270.00
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Emerging Internet-Based Technologies

Emerging Internet-Based Technologies

The author of this book has identified the seven key emerging Internet-related technologies: Internet of things smart everything big data cloud computing cybersecurity software-defined networking and online education. Together these technologies are transformational and disruptive. This book provides researchers students and professionals a comprehensive introduction applications benefits and challenges for each technology. It presents the impact of these cutting-edge technologies on our global economy and its future. The word technology refers to collection of techniques skills methods and processes used in the production of goods or services. | Emerging Internet-Based Technologies

GBP 44.99
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Climate Change and Carbon Recycling Surface Chemistry Applications

Climate Change and Carbon Recycling Surface Chemistry Applications

Climate Change and Carbon Recycling: Surface Chemistry Applications describes the application of surface chemistry methods for carbon capture and recycling in relation to climate change and atmospheric CO2 levels. The text is suitable for online education with both basic and educational descriptions of the climate change process and carbon recycling methods like the adsorption and absorption of CO2 on solids. This book leads to a better understanding of a complex phenomenon and highlight the importance of CO2 capture and sequestration for the future to enable the utilization of fossil fuels without contributing to atmospheric greenhouse gases. Features This unique volume specifically highlights the surface chemistry aspects of carbon capture and recycling (CCR) Fills the need for an online textbook edition which provides a basic and educational description of the climate change process and carbon capture/recycling Describes the application of surface chemistry methods for carbon capture and recycling such as adsorption/absorption of CO2 Discusses the importance of recycling in reducing and controlling the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air (420 ppm: 0. 042%) Describes the importance of the technology related to carbon capture/recycling and sequestration (CCS) from fossil fuel energy plants as a means of CO2 control | Climate Change and Carbon Recycling Surface Chemistry Applications

GBP 89.99
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Analysis and Management of Productivity and Efficiency in Production Systems for Goods and Services

Analysis and Management of Productivity and Efficiency in Production Systems for Goods and Services

In companies that produce goods and services productivity and efficiency improvements are a constant challenge. This book reviews the differences between productivity and efficiency. It proposes a new method and makes available a computational tool for implementation that contributes to facilitating the use of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). The book presents a discussion about productivity and efficiency illustrating the potentials of use and conceptual differences. It covers the concepts and techniques for analysis of productivity and efficiency analyzing critical benefits and limitations explains in detail how to use DEA for analysis provides innovative methods for using DEA offers a free online computer tool with a direction guide shows real empirical applications and covers other techniques that can be used to complement the analysis performed. The book is for professionals managers consultants students working and taking courses in productive systems of goods and services. Ancillary materials include a free online computer tool to operationalize the concepts and methods proposed in the book a guide on how to use the method and the software developed for the DEA application. Solutions manual instructor’s manual PowerPoint slides and figure slides also will be available upon qualified adoption. | Analysis and Management of Productivity and Efficiency in Production Systems for Goods and Services

GBP 44.99
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Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Movement and Pathfinding

Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Movement and Pathfinding

Steve Rabin’s Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Movement and Pathfinding gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous three Game AI Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology covering movement and pathfinding in game AI. This volume is complete with articles by leading game AI programmers that explore better ways to smooth paths avoid obstacles and navigate 3D space with cutting-edge techniques. Key Features Provides real-life case studies of game AI in published commercial games Material by top developers and researchers in Game AI Downloadable demos and/or source code available online

GBP 39.99
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Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Character Behavior

Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Character Behavior

Steve Rabin’s Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Character Behavior gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous three Game AI Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology that covers character behavior in game AI. This volume is complete with articles by leading game AI programmers that focus on individual AI behavior such as character interactions modelling knowledge efficient simulation difficulty balancing and making decisions with case studies from both commercial and indie games. Key Features Provides real-life case studies of game AI in published commercial games Material by top developers and researchers in Game AI Downloadable demos and/or source code available online

GBP 39.99
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CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics

High Quality Science requires High Quality Data! Today more than ever the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics is critical in ensuring that researchers educators and students have the highest quality data for chemical compounds and physical particles. Available both in print and online the Handbook covers 390 chemistry physics and related subjects organized in easy-to-find well-organized tables. Every year new reported data and new scientific areas are added making the Handbook the largest comprehensive physical science data source available anywhere. The 104th Edition of the Handbook has been completely reorganized to meet the needs of today’s scientists. The first section has property data on the elements organic and inorganic compounds water bio-medical compounds and polymers. Other sections focus on applications of chemical and physical data data of importance in laboratory work and information of units and nomenclature. The purpose of the reorganization is to make sure users can easily find all data on related subjects. Handbook features include: All data reviewed and evaluated by subject matter experts Standardized chemical names structures property names and property units Important information on subjects such as chemical and laboratory safety and nomenclature Chemical and physical data critical for fields such as environmental science bio-medical chemistry organic and inorganic chemistry materials innovation geo- and astrophysics and solid-state science Digital tools in our Online Edition to analyze graph process and exploit our data content

GBP 180.00
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Gaussian Markov Random Fields Theory and Applications

Gaussian Markov Random Fields Theory and Applications

Gaussian Markov Random Field (GMRF) models are most widely used in spatial statistics - a very active area of research in which few up-to-date reference works are available. This is the first book on the subject that provides a unified framework of GMRFs with particular emphasis on the computational aspects. This book includes extensive case-studies and online a c-library for fast and exact simulation. With chapters contributed by leading researchers in the field this volume is essential reading for statisticians working in spatial theory and its applications as well as quantitative researchers in a wide range of science fields where spatial data analysis is important. | Gaussian Markov Random Fields Theory and Applications

GBP 42.99
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Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization

Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization

This book provides an overview of the application of color theory concepts to digital media and visualization. It highlights specific color concepts like color harmony and shows how to apply the concept with case study examples and usage of actual online and mobile color tools. Color deficiencies are reviewed and discussed are color tools for examining how a specific color map design will look to someone with the deficiency. Other books on color examine artists' use of color color management or color science. This book applies fundamental color concepts to digital media and visualization solutions. It is intended for digital media and visualization content creators and developers. | Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization

GBP 180.00
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Pavement Engineering Principles and Practice

Pavement Engineering Principles and Practice

Pavement Engineering: Principles and Practice examines a wide range of topics in asphalt and concrete pavements from soil preparation and structural design to life cycle costing and economic analysis. This updated Fourth Edition covers all concepts and practices of pavement engineering in terms of materials design and construction methods for both flexible and rigid pavements and includes the latest developments in recycling sustainable pavement materials and resilient infrastructure. New and updated topics include material characterization concepts and tests pavement management concepts probabilistic examples of life cycle cost analysis end-of-life considerations waste plastic in asphalt pervious concrete pavement monitoring instrumentation and data acquisition and more. The latest updated references state of the art reviews and online resources have also been included. | Pavement Engineering Principles and Practice

GBP 120.00
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Case Studies in Infectious Disease

Case Studies in Infectious Disease

Case Studies in Infectious Disease presents 40 case studies featuring the most important human infectious diseases worldwide. Fully revised and updated in this second edition the book describes the natural history of infection from point of entry of the pathogen through to clinical management of the resulting disease or condition. A further 8 case studies have been provided online as supplementary material and these can be downloaded by students. Five core sets of questions are posed in each case with the answers covering the nature of the infectious agent route(s) of spread and of infection pathogenesis of disease host response to infection clinical manifestations diagnosis treatment and prevention. This standardized approach provides the reader with a logical basis for understanding these diverse and medically important organisms and diseases fully integrating microbiology and immunology throughout. KEY FEATURES High-resolution photos accompany each case from the causative agents of disease to the clinical manifestations of the infection. Exquisite artwork helps to illustrate important concepts throughout the book. Eight new cases added to this new edition extending coverage of important infectious diseases of worldwide significance. A standardized set of core questions allows students to compare directly differences between microbes such as their structure clinical manifestations host response pathogenesis and availability of vaccines. Questions and answers available online test the reader’s understanding of each case study. The book provides essential case-based learning for undergraduate and graduate microbiology students while medical students and trainee physicians will also find the up-to-date information on 48 globally important infectious diseases outlined in a clear digestible form invaluable during undergraduate studies and in future clinical practice.

GBP 49.99
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Drugs and Pregnancy A Handbook

Drugs and Pregnancy A Handbook

This practical handbook provides detailed guidelines on prescribing drugs in all classes and for a wide variety of diseases and disorders during pregnancy with numerous boxes and tables to assist understanding. CONTENTS: Introduction to Drugs in Pregnancy * Antimicrobials during Pregnancy: Bacterial Viral Fungal and Parasitic Indications * Cardiovascular Drugs during Pregnancy * Endocrine Disorders Contraception and Hormone Therapy during Pregnancy: Embryotoxic versus Fetal Effects * Antiasthma Agents during Pregnancy * Anesthetic Agents and Surgery during Pregnancy * Antineoplastic Drugs during Pregnancy * Analgesics during Pregnancy * Anticonvulsant Drugs during Pregnancy * Psychotropic Use during Pregnancy * Antihistamines Decongestants and Expectorants during Pregnancy * Nutritional and Dietary Supplementation during Pregnancy * Use of Dermatologics during Pregnancy * Drug Overdoses during Pregnancy * Miscellaneous Drugs during Pregnancy: Tocolytics Immunosuppressants and Biologic Therapeutics * Substance Abuse during Pregnancy * Online Support Material | Drugs and Pregnancy A Handbook

GBP 105.00
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MOST Work Measurement Systems

MOST Work Measurement Systems

This book is an essential supplement for MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) certification training. An excellent resource for practicing professionals and newcomers in the fields of industrial engineering and management it provides a detailed explanation of each of the three MOST Systems. This edition is updated with relevant examples using today’s technology to develop engineered standards. Content includes refreshed charts and guidelines to selecting a MOST System and completing a MOST analysis based on the application rules for BasicMOST MiniMOST and MaxiMOST. A new informative chapter highlights the use of standards to improve workforce performance and increase productivity. A must for MOST certification for engineers productivity improvement specialists staffing and costing professionals. Certification training can be completed online and worldwide through authorized partners. | MOST® Work Measurement Systems

GBP 140.00
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Advanced Technologies for Meat Processing

Advanced Technologies for Meat Processing

As with the first edition the main goal of Advanced Technologies for Meat Processing is to provide the reader with recent developments in new advanced technologies for the full meat- processing chain. This book is written by distinguished international contributors with recognized expertise and excellent reputations and brings together all the advances in a wide and varied number of technologies that are applied in different stages of meat processing. This second edition contains 21 chapters combining updated and revised versions of several chapters with entirely new chapters that deal with new online monitoring techniques like hyperspectral imaging and Raman spectroscopy the use of nanotechnology for sensor devices or new packaging materials and the application of omics technologies like nutrigenomics and proteomics for meat quality and nutrition. The book starts with the control and traceability of genetically modified farm animals followed by four chapters reporting the use of online non-destructive monitoring techniques like hyperspectral imaging and Raman spectroscopy real-time PCR for pathogens detection and nanotechnology-based sensors. Then five chapters describe different advanced technologies for meat decontamination such as irradiation hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressure processing other non-thermal technologies and the reduction in contaminants generation. Nutrigenomics in animal nutrition and production is the object of a chapter that is followed by five chapters dealing with nutritional-related issues like bioactive peptides functional meats fat and salt reduction processing of nitrite-free products and the use of proteomics for the improved processing of dry-cured meats. The last four chapters are reporting the latest developments in bacteriocins against meat-borne pathogens the functionality of bacterial starters modified atmosphere packaging and the use of new nanotechnology-based materials for intelligent and edible packaging.

GBP 180.00
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