Conservation Physiology
Conservation physiology is a rapidly expanding, multidisciplinary field that utilizes physiological knowledge and tools to understand and solve conservation challenges. This novel text provides the first consolidated overview of its scope, purpose, and applications, with a focus on wildlife. It outlines the major avenues and advances by which conservation physiology is contributing to the monitoring, management, and restoration of wild animal populations. This book also defines opportunities for further growth in the field and identifies critical areas for future investigation. By using a series of global case studies, contributors illustrate how approaches from the conservation physiology toolbox can tackle a diverse range of conservation issues including the monitoring of environmental stress, predicting the impact of climate change, understanding disease dynamics, improving captive breeding, and reducing human-wildlife conflict. Moreover, by acting as practical road maps across a diversity of sub-disciplines, these case studies serve to increase the accessibility of this discipline to new researchers. The diversity of taxa, biological scales, and ecosystems highlighted illustrate the far-reaching nature of the discipline and allow readers to gain an appreciation for the purpose, value, applicability, and status of the field of conservation physiology. Conservation Physiology is an accessible supplementary textbook suitable for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of conservation science, eco-physiology, evolutionary and comparative physiology, natural resources management, ecosystem health, veterinary medicine, animal physiology, and ecology.
The Crisis in Western SecurityTheCrisis in Western Security
This book, first published in 1982, examines the crisis of d矇tente in Europe, the crisis in arms control, and the heightening of tensions within NATO, and analyses the central precepts of Western policy and thought in these areas. These crises are examined in terms of the trends, thought and action in the area of Western security.
Central European Security ConcernsBridge, Buffer or Barrier?
This book, first published in 1993, examines the security concerns of the Central European countries in the immediate aftermath of the Cold War. The collapse of the Soviet Union brought considerable uncertainty and instability to its satellite states, now free from Moscow's influence.
Nato's Changing Strategic AgendaThe Conventional Defence of Central Europe
This book, first published in 1990, is an incisive examination of NATO's strategy for the defence of the central front. This book analyses the structure, strategy and doctrines of both East and West, and examines the relationship of NATO strategy to conventional force doctrines.
Emerging Technologies in Agriculture, Livestock, and Climate
This book provides applications of wireless sensor networks (WSN) in environmental monitoring, with an emphasis on livestock disease detection and agricultural management in Africa to aid farmers. This proposed system entails current and innovative monitoring technologies intended to improve agricultural conditions in Africa, with a focus on Botswana, and addresses the Internet of Things (IoT) as a set of remote monitoring protocols using WSNs to improve and ensure proper environmental maintenance. In this book, the author introduces WSNs, and how the IoT can be applied to develop a system of "smart agriculture" in Africa, taking into account livestock health, climate change impacts on crops and wildlife, and technological innovations in response to climate change such as windmills and solar panels. The book will be interesting to students and researchers in engineering and life sciences, as well as practitioners working with sensing technologies for agricultural monitoring and improvement.
Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy
This book focuses on explaining and applying the principles of machine learning-based techniques and advanced image processing methods currently used in the electron microscopy community suitable for handling large electron microscopy data sets and extracting structure-property information for various materials.
Data Technology in Materials Modelling
This open access book discusses advances in semantic interoperability for materials modelling, aiming at integrating data obtained from different methods and sources into common frameworks, and facilitating the development of platforms where simulation services in computational molecular engineering can be provided as well as coupled and linked to each other in a standardized and reliable way. The Virtual Materials Marketplace (VIMMP), which is open to all service providers and clients, provides a framework for offering and accessing such services, assisting the uptake of novel modelling and simulation approaches by SMEs, consultants, and industrial R&D end users. Semantic assets presented include the EngMeta metadata schema for research data infrastructures in simulation-based engineering and the collection of ontologies from VIMMP, including the ontology for simulation, modelling, and optimization (OSMO) and the VIMMP software ontology (VISO).
An Introduction to Ceramics and Refractories
This book covers the fundamental aspects of ceramics and refractories. All refractories are ceramics, but all ceramics are not refractories. The book classifies and describes these materials, and examines their availability in nature. It examines the availability of these materials in nature, how they are extracted from nature, and how some of t
Air Quality Permitting
This practical book covers all of the fundamentals for obtaining air quality permits for new sources of air pollutant emissions and Title V operating permits for operating sources. Written for facility environmental managers, consultants, and air quality regulatory staff, Air Quality Permitting provides a thorough discussion on the strategies of successfully permitting a facility.
Advanced Optimization and Decision-Making Techniques in Textile Manufacturing
The book includes theory and applications of various types of multi-criteria decision making and optimization techniques with reference to textile manufacturing and management. It discuses multi-criteria decision-making methods and optimization techniques in the textile domain supported by examples, case studies and MATLAB codes.
Self-Propelled Janus Particles
Design and operation of Janus particles have a great potential for applications in fields such as environmental remediation, electronic engineering, bio-imaging, bio-sensing, drug delivery and other biomedical tasks. Current research aims to imitate the molecular motors of biological systems by creating micro- and nano-scale particles which can exploit chemical energy so as to produce directional motion. The assembling of self-propelled particles and their movement can be controlled by using external fields, especially magnetic fields. The book references 332 original resources and includes their direct web link for in-depth reading.Keywords: Janus Particles, Bio-imaging, Bio-sensing, Drug Delivery, Environmental Remediation, Electronic Engineering, Asymmetrical Colloidal Particles, Catalysis-propelled Particles, Nanoscale Engines, Chemical Asymmetry, Self-propulsion, Diffusiophoresis, Electrophoresis, Thermophoresis, Bubble Generation, External Propulsion, Radiation Effects, Electric Field, Magnetic Field, Gravitaxis, Barrier Effects.
Advances in Wastewater Treatment I
The book presents new materials and methods for waste water treatments; including advanced oxidation processes, membrane technologies, detection and removal of heavy metals and organic compounds, and the use of nanomaterials, low cost adsorbents and bio flocculants.Keywords: Wastewater Treatment, Organic Molecule Degradation, Bio Flocculants, Coagulants, Pyrene, Pharmaceutical Compounds, Photocatalytic Degradation, Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide, Arsenic Removal, Membrane Technology, Activated Charcoal, Adsorbent Derived from Egg Shells, Degradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Colorimetric Analysis, Luminescence, Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption, Mass Spectrometric and Biosensor Based Techniques
Toxic Gas Sensors and Biosensors
The book focuses on novel sensor materials and their environmental and healthcare applications, such as NO2 detection, toxic gas and biosensing, hydrazine determination, glucose sensing and the detection of toxins and pollutants on surfaces. Materials covered include catalytic nanomaterials, metal oxides, perovskites, zeolites, spinels, graphene-based gas sensors, CNT/Ni nanocomposites, glucose biosensors, single and multi-layered stacked MXenes, black phosphorus, transition metal dichalcogenides and P3OT thin films.Keywords: Toxic Gas Sensors, Biosensors, Nitrogen Dioxide Detection, Hydrazine Determination, Glucose Sensing, Catalytic Nanomaterials, Metal Oxides, Perovskites, Zeolites, Spinels, Graphene-based Gas Sensors, CNT/Ni Nanocomposites, Mxenes, Black Phosphorus, Transition Metal Dichalcogenides, P3OT Thin Films.
Phnom Penh Water Story
SECTION IChapter 1 About this book 1.1 Book outline 1.2 Readership of the book 1.3 Background to writing of this book 1.4 Book structure Chapter 2 Understanding Cambodia 2.1 Cambodia 2.1.1 Political background 2.1.2 Administrative arrangements in Cambodia 2.1.3 Cambodian economy 2.2 Phnom Penh 2.2.1 Population 2.2.2 Area of Phnom Penh 2.2.3 Physical conditions 2.2.4 Economy Chapter 3. 3.1 Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority 3.1.1 1959-1970: Period of expansion of water services (PPWSA 2020) 3.1.2 1970-1979: Period of conflict and instability 3.1.3 1979-1993: Period of turbulence 3.1.4 1993-2012: Transformation phase 3.1.5 Donor's role in revival of PPWSA during 2003-2012 3.1.6 Listing of PPWSA stock in 2012: A vote of confidence 3.1.7 Transformation of PPWSA under Ek Sonn Chan 3.2 Changing of the guard: 2012-2017 Chapter 4 Four domain (4-D) framework for analysis of urban water utility Chapter 5 PPWSA: Analysis 5.1 Physical domain of PPWSA 5.1.1 Rivers and seasonal direction of flow 5.1.2 Water treatment plants, their location and source of surface water 5.1.3 Phnom Penh's raw water requirement and prime source of raw water in 2016 5.1.4 Future raw water demand and location of new water treatment plants 5.1.5 Outlook on raw water for Phnom Penh 5.2 Operational domain of PPWSA 5.2.1 Capacity and production of treated water 5.2.2 Distribution of pipeline length 5.2.3 Performance of the water supply network 5.2.4 Non-revenue water and unaccounted for water 5.2.5 Water Supply and Sanitation Branch 5.2.6 Customer mix 5.2.7 Quality of water 5.2.8 Customer care 5.2.9 Internal organisation structure and management team 5.2.10 Outlook on operational performance 5.3 Financial domain 5.3.1 Revenue mix 5.3.2 Production cost 5.3.3. Unit realisations 5.3.4 Financial ratios 5.3.5 Social fund by PPWSA 5.3.6. Financial outlook 5.4 Regulatory domain 5.4.1 Water agencies in Cambodia 5.4.2 Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts 5.4.3 Water sector plans and policies 5.4.4 Regulatory outlooks Chapter 6 Gap analysis of four domains SECTION II 1 Introduction 2 Key learnings for water utilities in developing countries 2.1 Leadership 2.2 Stability of Chief Executive tenure and culture of the organisation 2.3 Autonomous institution 2.4 Non-revenue water reduction 2.4.1 Effective leaks repair 2.4.2 Updating customer base 2.4.3 Metering of all service connections 2.4.4 Fight against illegal connections 2.4.5 Standardised design of last mile service-connection 2.4.6 Gradual replacement of the old supply network 2.4.7 District metering area (DMA) programme 2.4.8 Introduction of internal service contracts 2.5 Data availability and reporting 2.6 Standardisation of treatment plant size 2.7 Connections to the poor 3 Key challenges for PPWSA and water services in Phnom Penh 3.1 Human resource planning and implementation in PPWSA 3.2 Phnom Penh Urban Master Plan 3.3 Evolving regulatory domain 3.4 Lack of financial support to PPWSA from government sources 3.5 Lack of centralised sewerage system in Phnom Penh 3.6 PPWSA listing on Cambodia Stock Exchange 4 Customer interviews
Sustainable Water Management in Buildings
1.Introduction.- 2.Water resources in Europe.- 3.Demand for water in the building.- 4.Alternative water sources.- 4.1.Rainwater harvesting- 4.1.1.The characteristics of rainwater.- 4.1.2.Technical aspects of the use of rainwater.- 4.2.Greywater recycling.- 4.2.1.The characteristics of greywater.- 4.2.2.Greywater recycling systems.- 5.Research on the effectiveness of systems with alternative water sources for buildings located in selected European countries.- 5.1.Simulation model of the rainwater harvesting system.- 5.1.1.The impact of model parameters on system efficiency (location of rainwater system: selected European countries, water demand, tank capacity, roof area size, number of inhabitants).- 5.2.Mathematical model of the greywater recycling system.- 5.2.1.The impact of model parameters on system efficiency (number of inhabitants, water demand).- 6.Research on the financial effectiveness of alternative water supply systems in European countries.- 6.1.Variants of sustainable water management in buildin.- 6.2.Life Cycle Cost methodology.- 6.3.Analysis results.- 6.3.1.The impact of life spain.- 6.3.2.The impact of discounted rate.- 6.3.3.The impact of co-financing.- 6.4.Sensitivity analysis.- 7.The impact of rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems on sewage systems and the environment.- 8.Public perceptions of water shortages, conservation behaviors and possibilities of using alternatives water sources in buildings in European countries.- 8.1.Description of the research methodology.- 8.2.Survey results and their analysis.- 9.Summary and final conclusions.
Surface Engineering of Metals
Surface Engineering of Metals provides basic definitions of classical and modern surface treatments, addressing mechanisms of formation, microstructure, and properties of surface layers. It discusses the range of surface engineering techniques and describes new surface treatments. Part I outlines the fundamentals of surface engineering, presents the history of its development, and proposes a two-category classification of surface layers. Part II provides an original classification of the technologies of surface layers.
Cottage Industry of Biocontrol Agents and Their Applications
0- Introduction: Roadmap of the book Part I: Parasitoids, predacious insects and mites against insect pests 1- Egg parasitoid production and their role in controlling insect pests 2 -Propagation and application of larval parasitoids 3 -Propagation, manipulation, releasing and evaluation of whitefly parasitoids in Egypt 4 -Predacious insects and their efficiency in suppressing insect pests 5 -Production of predatory mites and their efficacy for controlling pests Part II: Microorganisms against insect pests 6 -Production and application of Bacillus thuringiensis for insect pest control in Egypt 7-Isolation, mass production and application of Entomopathogenicfungifor insect control 8 -Commercialization of biopesticides based on entomopathogenic nematodes 9 -Insect viruses as biocontrol agent: challenges and opportunities Part III: Biocontrol products for plant diseases 10- Biological control of phyto-pathogenic bacteria 11 -Biocontrol agents for fungal plant diseases management 12 -Biological control of Plant parasitic nematodes 13 -Plant viral diseases in Egypt and their control Part IV: Bio-products against abiotic factors 14- Biochemical indicators and biofertilizer application for diagnosis and allevation micronutrient deficiency in plant 15 -Importance of biofertilizers fornutrient deficiency and vegetable production Part V: Conclusions
International Environmental Labelling Vol.1 Food
This book is dedicated to the subject of environmental labels. The basis for the classification of its parts goes back to the types of environmental labelling according to the classification provided by the International Organization for Standardization. The idea of compiling this book came to the author's mind when it was observed that national environmental labelling models had been developed in most countries. This is, however, not the case everywhere; in many other countries, even the initial steps have not been taken.
Noise in the Plastics Processing Industry
This practical guide covers reducing machinery noise and the risk of noise-induced hearing damage, with case studies -- sound insulating, sound-absorbing materials, vibration isolation and damping, and active noise control. And environmental noise, EU regulations, hearing protection, prediction of noise levels, and quieter workplaces.
Drilling for Water
There have been very few, if any, books of a practical nature covering the 'art' of drilling holes in the ground especially for water. Some rather lengthy tomes are and have been available over the years which have been pretty well incomprehensible to the average field man, or indeed, those responsible for the administration of field operations. Most of those books have been written by people with peripheral disciplines to the industry thus haven't had the field experience to really get hold of the heart of the matter. Drilling for Water - 2 has been written to be understandable to field personnel and in their own terms. Everything in it is based on considerable field experience. Following the publication of Drilling for Water, many accolades were forthcoming such as ...packed with information... ...my bible... ...most welcome... ...a breath of fresh air... ...couldn't put it down... etc.
Plasticity, Damage and Fracture in Advanced Materials
This book presents studies on the plasticity, failure, and damage behavior of materials and structures under monotonic and cyclic loads. Featuring contributions by leading authors from around the globe, it focuses on the description of new effects observed in experiments, such as damage under cyclic loading. It also proposes various simulation models based on different approaches and compares them with tests, taking scaling aspects into account.
The Fortifications of Pompeii and Ancient Italy
This book places fortifications at the centre of the historical development of the city and argues that Pompeii's walls constituted a dynamic and ideologically freighted monument central to the image of the city and its identity. Drawing on archaeological, social, historical, visual, and literary evidence, this study, the first of its kind, ca
Polymer Composites for Engineering Applications
This book provides a complete insight a new fabrication process of different fillers reinforced Polyamide 6 (PA6) composites and an investigation of mechanical attributes such as tensile, flexural, impact and hardness features. The various parameters such as speed, load and weight % of composition are applied to identified the tribological characteristics. Identification of thermal stability of composites through Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Derivative thermogravimetry (DTG). Characterisation techniques of SEM employed for inspected the tensile fracture behaviour and wear mechanism of polymer composites. FTIR analytical technique operated for understand the structure of individual molecules and the composition of molecular mixtures.
Battery Technology Crash Course
This book is a concise introductory guide to understanding the field of modern batteries, which is fast becoming an important area for applications in renewable energy storage, transportation, and consumer devices. By using simplified classroom-tested methods developed while teaching the subject to engineering students, the author explains in simple language an otherwise complex subject in terms that enable readers to gain a rapid understanding of battery basics and the fundamental scientific and engineering concepts and principles behind the technology. This powerful tutorial is a great resource for engineers from other disciplines, technicians, analysts, investors, and other busy professionals who need to quickly acquire a solid understanding of the fast emerging and disruptive battery landscape.
Conservation Physiology
Conservation physiology is a rapidly expanding, multidisciplinary field that utilizes physiological knowledge and tools to understand and solve conservation challenges. This novel text provides the first consolidated overview of its scope, purpose, and applications, with a focus on wildlife. It outlines the major avenues and advances by which conservation physiology is contributing to the monitoring, management, and restoration of wild animal populations. This book also defines opportunities for further growth in the field and identifies critical areas for future investigation. By using a series of global case studies, contributors illustrate how approaches from the conservation physiology toolbox can tackle a diverse range of conservation issues including the monitoring of environmental stress, predicting the impact of climate change, understanding disease dynamics, improving captive breeding, and reducing human-wildlife conflict. Moreover, by acting as practical road maps across a diversity of sub-disciplines, these case studies serve to increase the accessibility of this discipline to new researchers. The diversity of taxa, biological scales, and ecosystems highlighted illustrate the far-reaching nature of the discipline and allow readers to gain an appreciation for the purpose, value, applicability, and status of the field of conservation physiology. Conservation Physiology is an accessible supplementary textbook suitable for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of conservation science, eco-physiology, evolutionary and comparative physiology, natural resources management, ecosystem health, veterinary medicine, animal physiology, and ecology.
Biomaterials Science and Implants
Biomaterials as a research theme is highly socially relevant with impactful applications inhuman healthcare. In this context, this book provides a state-of-the-art perspective onbiomaterials research in India and globally. It presents a sketch of the Indian landscapeagainst the backdrop of the international developments in biomaterials research.Furthermore, this book presents highlights from major global institutes of importance, and challenges and recommendations for bringing inventions from the bench to thebedside. It also presents valuable information to those interested in existing issuespertaining to developing the biomaterials research ecosystem in developing countries.The contents also serve to inspire and educate young researchers and students to take upresearch challenges in the areas of biomaterials, biomedical implants, and regenerativemedicine. With key recommendations for developing frontier research and policy, italso speaks to science administrators, policymakers, industry experts, and entrepreneurs onhelping shape the future of biomaterials research and development.
Social Order and the General Theory of Strategy
Is there a place left in international politics for the real use of violence as an instrument of policy in the nuclear age? Originally published in 1981, Dr Atkinson attempts to answer this question with new considerations in the presentation of a general theory of strategy.
Holistic fire strategies
This book explores the concept of holistic fire strategies - an idea developed by the author to provide a more inclusive and global approach to fire safety engineering and the preparation of fire strategies. The book moves forward from his previous book "Fire strategies - strategic thinking" to suggest that modern techniques can improve the consistency of approach. It is suggested that fire strategies can be formulated and evaluated in a globally consistent manner. He suggests that the whole process can be controlled online which will improve consitency, reduce wasted resource and provide a much needed audit trail. The book includes some "soft" calculus to offer an alternative method to analyse fire risk as well as a novel method to assess actual fire strategies against a baseline version. Dr Paul Bryant has become well known for his ideas to improve the fire strategy process. He has enjoyed a career with the fire insurance industry, London Underground and formed his own fire consultancy and engineering company - Kingfell PLC. He has written and helped write a number of British Standards covering many aspects of fire safety and protection. However, he has not just stayed with fire safety. He is an accomplished guitarist, cook, and has even spent a spell as owner of a bar in Key West, Florida. Today is a joint owner of the specialist fire engineering consultancy - Fire Cubed LLP. In 2021 he completed a PhD in Lodz, Poland.
Penetration and Permeability of Concrete
This book is an investigation into the barrier qualities of concrete. The transport of fluids, in particular organic and contaminating liquids, through concrete can lead to water and soil pollution. This is a world-wide problem on which there is little published material. This state-of-the-art report redresses the balance and sets out current knowl
Marine Geology and Geotechnology of the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait
This book covers oceanographic topics, and further discusses topography, sedimentation, wave generation, and hazards such as earthquakes, storm surges, and tsunamis. It also explains the engineering issues and design considerations involved regarding a potential Taiwan Strait Crossing.
Materials Chemistry of Ceramics
Provides knowledge of ceramics quickly in a compact volumeIncludes an easy-to-understand introduction of the functions and properties of practical ceramics for the how and why of using ceramic materialsPresents the chemical aspect for understanding the meaning of ceramics structure and processing and for creating new ceramics at the nanometer level
Photovoltaic Module Technology
How to get the best out of solar cells, when aiming for efficiency, power, reliability, and cost? After decades of R&D focus on the cell, recently the module has entered the stage and demonstrated huge innovation potential. Photovoltaic Module Technology provides unique insights into state-of-the-art materials, design strategies, manufacturing techniques, and characterization methods of wafer-based photovoltaic modules. Many properties of solar cells are highly relevant for module integration. They set the starting point for understanding the implications of different interconnection and encapsulation technologies. Module design and the choice of materials are described for both state-of-the-art and advanced module technology, with special attention attributed to the key processes of module assembly.
Quintessence of Nano-Satellite Technology
One decade ... 66 Countries ... more than 1500 Nano-satellites launched. Nanosatellite technology evolved from the small satellite pedigree has now taken a giant leap in the development of 'new-gen satellite systems'. With about 500 of these Nanosatellites launched by Universities / Academic Institutions shows the affordability of this new ecosystem, which can provide immense opportunity for students and faculty for innovation in space science / technology.This book, authored by a group of space-technology experts of "Planet Aerospace, India" having vast experience in building world-class satellites at ISRO, provides in a nutshell the technology of the future - the building blocks for a Nanosatellite at your premises. The infectious enthusiasm and unbridled passion for Space Science and Technology have been the hallmark of their knowledge and dedication.
Drones and the Law
Drones and the Law: International Responses to Rapid Drone Proliferation presents innovative solutions to the controversial issues raised by the drones and a critical assessment of its growing use as a weapon system in modern warfare and privacy issues.
The Nuclear Predicament
Ideological debate is one component of the intellectual background to Soviet policy-making. Originally published in 1987, this paper explores how Soviet writers wrestle with the challenge to their ideology that is posed by the threat of nuclear war. What, for example, is the relationship between the values of peace and of socialism? What drives the arms race? Is capitalism inherently militaristic, or is a demilitarized capitalism conceivable? Is the outcome of history predetermined or open? It is shown that the range of permissible views is wider than often assumed, and that the constraints of Soviet ideology do not exclude evolution towards a more cooperative approach to international security.
Ultrasonic Welding of Metal Sheets
This book aims to provide an accessible, and up-to-date exposition of the various aspects of joining of dissimilar metal sheets ranging from its fundamentals thorough to metallurgical characteristics covering fundamental concepts, in-detailed explanation about the USW including its implementation, welding, thermo-mechanical etc.
COVID-19 and the Environment
As the world settles into life amid the pandemic, and adjusts to the changes brought about by the lockdown, there is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it tremendous change to the world as we know it. The question of immediate concern is how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting our present environment. Human activity is inextricable from the environment we live in, and as COVID-19 forces us to change the way we live, new efforts both good and bad have been observed as change occurs in every aspect of the environment that human activity is tied to. as well, the changes brought about COVID-19 will no doubt extend far into the future, likely changing human life as we know it. Everything from urban planning and architecture, to the way that industries run, are already in the process of change as people find creative ways to keep safe and around the constraints of quarantine. It goes without saying that the interactions between human and environment are complex and multi-faceted. However, through our analysis, we hope to communicate the bi-directionally of those interactions, and raise awareness of the way humans shape the environment, and how the environment in turn shapes humanity.
Nanohybrids
The book covers preparation, designing and utilization of nanohybrid materials for biomedical applications. These materials can improve the effectiveness of drugs, promote high cell growth in new scaffolds, and lead to biodegradable surgical sutures. The use of hybrid magneto-plasmonic nanoparticles may lead to non-invasive therapies. The most promising materials are based on silica nanostructures, polymers, bioresorbable metals, liposomes, biopolymeric electrospun nanofibers, graphene, and gelatin. Much research focuses on the development of biomaterials for cell regeneration and wound healing applications.Keywords: Biomedical Materials, Cell Growth, Cell Regeneration, Wound Healing, Surgical Sutures, Non-invasive Therapies, Drug Transport, Tissue Engineering, Cardiovascular Implants, Fracture Repair Implants, Biodegradable Materials, Hybrid Magneto-plasmonic Nanoparticles, Silica Nanostructures, Polymers, Bioresorbable Metals, Liposomes, Biopolymeric Electrospun Nanofibers, Graphene, Gelatin-based Hydrogels.
Environmental Contaminants: Ecological Implications and Management
As we know, rapid industrialization is a serious concern in the context of a healthy environment. Various physico-chemical and biological approaches for the removal of toxic pollutants are available, but unfortunately these are not very effective. Biological approaches using microorganisms (bacterial/fungi/algae), green plants or their enzymes to degrade/detoxify environmental contaminants such as endocrine disrupting chemicals, toxic metals, pesticides, dyes, petroleum hydrocarbons and phenolic compounds are eco-friendly and low cost. This book provides a much-needed, comprehensive overview of the various types of contaminants, their toxicological effects on the environment, humans, animals and plants as well as various eco-friendly approaches for their management (degradation/detoxification). As such it is a valuable resource for a wide range of students, scientists and researchers in microbiology, biotechnology, environmental sciences.
Transformation of Transportation
This book features original scientific manuscripts submitted for publication at the International Conference - The Science and Development of Transport (ZIRP 2020), organized by University of Zagreb, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Zagreb, and held in Sibenik, Croatia, from 29th to 30th September 2020. The conference brought together scientists and practitioners to share innovative solutions available to everyone. Presenting the latest scientific research, case studies and best practices in the fields of transport and logistics, the book covers topics such as sustainable urban mobility and logistics, safety and policy, data science, process automation, and inventory forecasting, improving competitiveness in the transport and logistics services market and increasing customer satisfaction. The book is of interest to experienced researchers and professionals as well as Ph.D. students in the fields of transport and logistics.
Materials for Solar Cell Technologies I
The book reviews recent research and new trends in the area of solar cell materials. Topics include fabrication methods, solar cell design, energy efficiency and commercialization of next-generation materials. Special focus is placed on graphene and carbon nanomaterials, graphene in dye-sensitized solar cells, perovskite solar cells and organic photovoltaic cells, as well as on transparent conducting electrode (TCE) materials, hollow nanostructured photoelectrodes, monocrystalline silicon solar cells (MSSC) and BHJ organic solar cells. Also discussed is the use of graphene, sulfides, and metal nanoparticle-based absorber materials.Keywords: Solar Cell, Graphene Nanomaterials, Carbon Nanomaterials, Graphene in Dye-sensitized Solar Cells, Perovskite Solar Cells, Organic Photovoltaic Cells, Transparent Conducting Electrode (TCE) Materials, Hollow Nanostructured Photoelectrodes, Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cells (MSSC), BHJ Organic Solar Cells, Electrochemical Sensing, Low Band-Gap Materials, Absorber Materials for Solar Cells.
Victims as Security Threats
The refugee phenomenon is a major force in international politics, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where refugees are major actors in the affairs of their home and host countries. This book analyses why refugees, victims of insecurity due to conflict or persecution, have themselves become viewed by scholars and practitioners as a security threat. Using Kenya and Tanzania as case studies, the work also examines responses made to this threat.
British Nuclear Weapons and the Test Ban 1954-1973
In 1962 Dean Acheson famously described Britain as having lost an Empire but not yet found a role. Perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the realms of nuclear weapons. An increasingly marginal world power, successive post-war British governments felt that an independent nuclear deterrent was essential if the country was to remain at the top table of world diplomacy. Focusing on a key twenty-year period, this study explores Britain's role in efforts to bring about a nuclear test ban treaty between 1954 and 1973. Taking a broadly chronological approach, it examines the nature of defence planning, the scientific goals that nuclear tests were designed to secure, Anglo-American relationships, the efficacy of British diplomacy and its contribution to arms control and disarmament. A key theme of the study is to show how the UK managed to balance the conflicting pressures created by its determination to remain a credible nuclear power whilst wanting to pursue disarmament objectives, and how these pressures shifted over the period in question. Based on a wealth of primary sources this book opens up the largely ignored subject of the impact of arms control on the UK nuclear weapons programme. Its appraisal of the relationship between the requirements and developments of the UK nuclear weapons programme against international and domestic pressures for a test ban treaty will be of interest to anyone studying post-war British defence and foreign policy, history of science, arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation and international relations. It also provides important background information on current events involving nuclear proliferation and disarmament.
Water Resources Management in Romania
This book discusses water resources management in Romania from a hydrological perspective, presenting the latest research developments and state-of-the-art knowledge that can be applied to efficiently solve a variety of problems in integrated water resources management. It focuses on a wide range of water resources issues - from hydrology and water quantity, quality and supply to flood protection, hydrological hazards and ecosystems, and includes case studies from various watersheds in Romania. As such, the book appeals to researchers, practitioners and graduates as well as to anybody interested in water resources management.
Deterrence by Denial
*This book is in the Rapid Communications in Conflict and Security (RCCS) Series (General Editor: Geoffrey R.H. Burn).Deterrence theory helps conceptualize how threats can be used and communicated to influence or alter an adversary's behavior. In practice, deterrence works by weighing on an actor's perceived costs and benefits of pursuing an unwanted action. Deterrence-and its close relatives, coercion, compellence, dissuasion, and influence-can be accomplished by using threats of punishment (i.e., retaliation) or by denying adversaries the gains they seek (i.e., defense, resilience, and failure). During much of the Cold War deterrence by punishment largely overshadowed deterrence by denial. The proliferation of nuclear weapons, and later, of missile technology, tipped the deterrent calculus in favor of retaliation: the ultimate weapon epitomized the ultimate deterrent. Deterrence by denial largely fell to the wayside as a result and the logic of punishment came to pervade the classical literature on deterrence theory. Contemporary security dynamics, however, have changed dramatically. Security concerns are increasingly sub- and non-state in nature, and they are much more diffused. While nuclear weapons and deterrence by punishment still matter, the rise of sophisticated international terrorist organizations, conventional military challenges, digital-based threats, and threats short of open conflict have today cumulatively tipped the deterrent calculus in favor of denial.Deterrence by denial reduces the perceived benefits an action is expected to provide an adversary. Decision making takes into account both costs and benefits, so while punishment manipulates behavior by augmenting costs, denial works by stripping away benefits. Unfortunately, given the field's longstanding focus on deterrence by punishment, very little research has systematically explored denial theory and strategy in contemporary security settings. And the limited denial scholarship that does exist rests largely on the dynamics inherent to the Cold War, like great power rivalry, strategic weapons, and military power. Deterrence by Denial: Theory and Practice is the first study to focus exclusively on contemporary denial, bridging the theoretical gap that persists between classical deterrence theory and contemporary insecurity. The book significantly advances the scholarship on deterrence by denial with empirically driven and policy-relevant contributions written by leading international scholars of conventional military aggression, missile defense, terrorism and militancy, crime, and cybersecurity.Deterrence by Denial: Theory and Practice is an important and unique book, of interest to scholars of international relations, political science, terrorism and intelligence studies, and cybersecurity, as well as to policy analysts, practitioners, and members of the armed forces and intelligence community.
Nanoengineering Materials for Biomedical Uses
This book fills the gap between fundamental and applied research in the use of nanomaterials in biomedical applications, covering the most relevant areas, such as the fundamental concepts of the preparation of nanostructures and regulatory requirements for their safe use in biomedical devices. It also critically discusses what has been achieved in the field, and what needs to be urgently addressed and reviews the state-of-the-art medical uses of nanomaterials for treating damaged organs and tissues.Combining the expertise of clinical researchers working in the field of tissue engineering and novel materials, the book explores the main topics regarding the characterization of materials, specific organ-oriented biomaterials and their applications, as well as regulations and safety. Further, it also examines recent advances, difficulties, and clinical requirements in terms of human bone, cornea, heart, skin and the nervous system, allowing readers to gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of current nanomaterial use in biomedical applications and devices, together with the challenges and future trends.This book is a valuable tool for multidisciplinary scientists and experts interested in fundamental concepts and synthetic routes for preparing nanomaterials. It is also of interest to students and researchers involved in cross-disciplinary research in nanomaterials for clinical applications and offers practical insights for clinicians as well as engineers and materials scientists working in nanoengineering.
Fire Protection Engineering Applications for Large Transportation Systems in China
The rapid development of China's transportation system brings huge challenges to fire safety issues. Fire Protection Engineering Applications for Large Transportation Systems in Chinaanalyzes key fire issues for large transportation systems in rail, airport, tunnels, etc. and offers solutions and best practices for similar projects throughout the world. The first monograph to look at transportation hub fire issues in China looks at architecture features, occupancy and area classification, fire hazard and design difficulties based on local code design. The book then provides case studies to identity the common problems and introduces possible solutions in order to develop a best practice for future design and improvement.The authors worked directly on the case studies provided, which include the Hongqiao airport transportation hub, Beijing and Pudoing airport PBD study, subways in different cities and the high speed train system Cross China. They use their researchand investigation to form the theoretical basis for the fire design of urban large transportation hubs and the establishment of corresponding fire codes.The cutting-edge technologies discussed include: Smoke control strategy in complicated multiple function space, assistant evacuationperformance based studynew technology on fire separationnew fire products for smoke detection and intelligent guiding system for evacuationBIM and internet of things used to improve fire management
