The purpose of this book is to present an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of automation and robotics for industrial applications. The companion files include numerous video tutorial projects and a chapter on the history and modern applications of robotics. The book initially covers the important concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics and how they are used for automation in an industrial setting. It then moves to a discussion of circuits and using them in hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluidic design. The latter part of the book deals with electric and electronic controls in automation and final chapters are devoted to robotics, robotic programming, and applications of robotics in industry. eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com. Features: * Begins with introductory concepts on automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics * Covers sensors, PLC's, microprocessors, transfer devices and feeders, robotic sensors, robotic grippers, and robot programming
This updated edition presents an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of automation and robotics for industrial applications. The book initially covers the important concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics and how they are used for automation in an industrial setting. It then moves to a discussion of circuits and using them in hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluidic design. The latter part of the book deals with electric and electronic controls in automation and final chapters are devoted to robotics, robotic programming, and applications of robotics in industry. New chapters on UAVs (Ch. 19) and AI in Industrial Automation (Ch. 20) are featured. The companion files include numerous video tutorial projects. FEATURES: Begins with introductory concepts on automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics Features new chapters on UAVs (Ch. 19) and AI in Industrial Automation (Ch. 20) Covers sensors, PLC's, microprocessors, transfer devices and feeders, robotic sensors, robotic grippers, and robot programming Companion files have video projects, history of robotics, and figures from the text
Explore the Health Effects of Fluoride PollutionFluoride in Drinking Water: Status, Issues, and Solutions establishes the negative impacts of naturally occurring fluoride on human health and considers the depth and scope of fluoride pollution on an international scale. The book discusses current global water quality and fluoride-related issues and
Recently there has been a keen interest in the statistical analysis of change point detec tion and estimation. Mainly, it is because change point problems can be encountered in many disciplines such as economics, finance, medicine, psychology, geology, litera ture, etc. , and even in our daily lives. From the statistical point of view, a change point is a place or time point such that the observations follow one distribution up to that point and follow another distribution after that point. Multiple change points problem can also be defined similarly. So the change point(s) problem is two fold: one is to de cide if there is any change (often viewed as a hypothesis testing problem), another is to locate the change point when there is a change present (often viewed as an estimation problem). The earliest change point study can be traced back to the 1950s. During the fol lowing period of some forty years, numerous articles have been published in various journals and proceedings. Many of them cover the topic of single change point in the means of a sequence of independently normally distributed random variables. Another popularly covered topic is a change point in regression models such as linear regres sion and autoregression. The methods used are mainly likelihood ratio, nonparametric, and Bayesian. Few authors also considered the change point problem in other model settings such as the gamma and exponential.
This comprehensive book has mainly and deliberately been designed to cater to the longfelt needs of the students studying in college and universities, including the prospective candidates for competitive exams.
Useful in physics, economics, psychology, and other fields, random matrices play an important role in the study of multivariate statistical methods. Until now, however, most of the material on random matrices could only be found scattered in various statistical journals. Matrix Variate Distributions gathers and systematically presents most of the recent developments in continuous matrix variate distribution theory and includes new results. After a review of the essential background material, the authors investigate the range of matrix variate distributions, including: matrix variate normal distribution Wishart distribution Matrix variate t-distribution Matrix variate beta distribution F-distribution Matrix variate Dirichlet distribution Matrix quadratic forms With its inclusion of new results, Matrix Variate Distributions promises to stimulate further research and help advance the field of multivariate statistical analysis.
Welcome to Our New Series "My Companion". As per the recent guidelines from NCF (National Curriculum Framework) by NCERT and SCERT, we are introducing My Companion, an essential and innovative series for children of primary level. The series is prepared for Classes 1-5, covering the subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (for Classes 3-5). This series is a set of eight (8) part books for each class. Each book covers all subjects as mentioned above, in such a way that the students need to carry only one textbook at a time. Thus, it proposes the schools an opportunity to minimize a load of school bags on students both physically and psychologically. The series aims at encouraging inventiveness and competence in children with a well-graded thematic approach, simple language considering age appropriateness. Learning, teaching, and assessing concepts are based on Anderson's Taxonomy (Revised Bloom's). Vibrant colorful illustrations and pictures are added to grab the interest and attention of children." English • In Reader, different genres (stories, poems, plays, etc.) are provided with keeping in mind the mental level of the children. The emphasis is given to incorporating LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) skills. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. • Vocabulary will help the children to learn new words and their usage. • Comprehension will help the children to build their reading and analytical skills. • Writing will enhance the creative writing skills of the children. Hindi • Different genres like stories, poems, essays, plays, etc. grab the interest and attention of children. • All four language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) are incorporated to enhance the good command over Hindi language. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. Mathematics • The content is created in an interesting and comprehensive manner that an average child can grasp the fundamental concepts very well. • Activities are given to correlate students with their everyday experiences. • Assignments are designed to check the recalling, understanding, and application of the concepts. • Maths LabActivity at the end of the chapter helps children develop different strategies for solving problems. Environmental Studies • All the texts are given in a logical manner for better understanding. • Many inside features like Factopedia, Pause to Do, Hots, Pair, and Share in the text are introduced to make the process of learning faster, better and interesting. • A variety of questions are provided in the Let's Revise section at the end of each chapter, which encourages children to recall, compare, and analyze different concepts and phenomena." Goyal Brothers Prakashan
Suitable for engineering and management courses, this book intends to develop an understanding of the basic management concepts required in different engineering disciplines, and meets the specific requirements of students pursuing B Tech/M Tech courses and MBA, Post graduate Diploma in Management/Engineering Management.
The book has been prepared in the form of a 'complete package' that includes, the experiments which have been written very carefully meeting the standard adopted procedures, descriptive figures that aid the understanding, discussion sections that intrigues the analytical & rational thinking, objective questions portion & a wide reference list for detailed study. The language has been used keeping in view the wide readership which includes students, demonstrators, lecturers, field personnel & others. The selection of the experiments has been done very precisely, incorporating the very important ones from the subject.
Management Information Systems: An Overview| Information Systems For Decision Making | Computer Hardware For Information Systems | Computer Software For Information Systems | Data Communications System| Database Management Technology | Clinet-Server Computing | Decision Dupport System | Artificial Intelligence | Office Information Systems | Information Systems In Business | Systems Analysis And Design | Strategic Management Information System| Information Resources Management | Appendix-A| Appendix-B | Glossary | Selected References | Index
Welcome to Our New Series "My Companion". As per the recent guidelines from NCF (National Curriculum Framework) by NCERT and SCERT, we are introducing My Companion, an essential and innovative series for children of primary level. The series is prepared for Classes 1-5, covering the subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (for Classes 3-5). This series is a set of eight (8) part books for each class. Each book covers all subjects as mentioned above, in such a way that the students need to carry only one textbook at a time. Thus, it proposes the schools an opportunity to minimize a load of school bags on students both physically and psychologically. The series aims at encouraging inventiveness and competence in children with a well-graded thematic approach, simple language considering age appropriateness. Learning, teaching, and assessing concepts are based on Anderson's Taxonomy (Revised Bloom's). Vibrant colorful illustrations and pictures are added to grab the interest and attention of children." English • In Reader, different genres (stories, poems, plays, etc.) are provided with keeping in mind the mental level of the children. The emphasis is given to incorporating LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) skills. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. • Vocabulary will help the children to learn new words and their usage. • Comprehension will help the children to build their reading and analytical skills. • Writing will enhance the creative writing skills of the children. Hindi • Different genres like stories, poems, essays, plays, etc. grab the interest and attention of children. • All four language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) are incorporated to enhance the good command over Hindi language. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. Mathematics • The content is created in an interesting and comprehensive manner that an average child can grasp the fundamental concepts very well. • Activities are given to correlate students with their everyday experiences. • Assignments are designed to check the recalling, understanding, and application of the concepts. • Maths LabActivity at the end of the chapter helps children develop different strategies for solving problems. Environmental Studies • All the texts are given in a logical manner for better understanding. • Many inside features like Factopedia, Pause to Do, Hots, Pair, and Share in the text are introduced to make the process of learning faster, better and interesting. • A variety of questions are provided in the Let's Revise section at the end of each chapter, which encourages children to recall, compare, and analyze different concepts and phenomena." Goyal Brothers Prakashan
Welcome to Our New Series "My Companion". As per the recent guidelines from NCF (National Curriculum Framework) by NCERT and SCERT, we are introducing My Companion, an essential and innovative series for children of primary level. The series is prepared for Classes 1-5, covering the subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (for Classes 3-5). This series is a set of eight (8) part books for each class. Each book covers all subjects as mentioned above, in such a way that the students need to carry only one textbook at a time. Thus, it proposes the schools an opportunity to minimize a load of school bags on students both physically and psychologically. The series aims at encouraging inventiveness and competence in children with a well-graded thematic approach, simple language considering age appropriateness. Learning, teaching, and assessing concepts are based on Anderson's Taxonomy (Revised Bloom's). Vibrant colorful illustrations and pictures are added to grab the interest and attention of children." English • In Reader, different genres (stories, poems, plays, etc.) are provided with keeping in mind the mental level of the children. The emphasis is given to incorporating LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) skills. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. • Vocabulary will help the children to learn new words and their usage. • Comprehension will help the children to build their reading and analytical skills. • Writing will enhance the creative writing skills of the children. Hindi • Different genres like stories, poems, essays, plays, etc. grab the interest and attention of children. • All four language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) are incorporated to enhance the good command over Hindi language. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. Mathematics • The content is created in an interesting and comprehensive manner that an average child can grasp the fundamental concepts very well. • Activities are given to correlate students with their everyday experiences. • Assignments are designed to check the recalling, understanding, and application of the concepts. • Maths LabActivity at the end of the chapter helps children develop different strategies for solving problems. Environmental Studies • All the texts are given in a logical manner for better understanding. • Many inside features like Factopedia, Pause to Do, Hots, Pair, and Share in the text are introduced to make the process of learning faster, better and interesting. • A variety of questions are provided in the Let's Revise section at the end of each chapter, which encourages children to recall, compare, and analyze different concepts and phenomena." Goyal Brothers Prakashan
Welcome to Our New Series "My Companion". As per the recent guidelines from NCF (National Curriculum Framework) by NCERT and SCERT, we are introducing My Companion, an essential and innovative series for children of primary level. The series is prepared for Classes 1-5, covering the subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (for Classes 3-5). This series is a set of eight (8) part books for each class. Each book covers all subjects as mentioned above, in such a way that the students need to carry only one textbook at a time. Thus, it proposes the schools an opportunity to minimize a load of school bags on students both physically and psychologically. The series aims at encouraging inventiveness and competence in children with a well-graded thematic approach, simple language considering age appropriateness. Learning, teaching, and assessing concepts are based on Anderson's Taxonomy (Revised Bloom's). Vibrant colorful illustrations and pictures are added to grab the interest and attention of children." English • In Reader, different genres (stories, poems, plays, etc.) are provided with keeping in mind the mental level of the children. The emphasis is given to incorporating LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) skills. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. • Vocabulary will help the children to learn new words and their usage. • Comprehension will help the children to build their reading and analytical skills. • Writing will enhance the creative writing skills of the children. Hindi • Different genres like stories, poems, essays, plays, etc. grab the interest and attention of children. • All four language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) are incorporated to enhance the good command over Hindi language. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. Mathematics • The content is created in an interesting and comprehensive manner that an average child can grasp the fundamental concepts very well. • Activities are given to correlate students with their everyday experiences. • Assignments are designed to check the recalling, understanding, and application of the concepts. • Maths LabActivity at the end of the chapter helps children develop different strategies for solving problems. Environmental Studies • All the texts are given in a logical manner for better understanding. • Many inside features like Factopedia, Pause to Do, Hots, Pair, and Share in the text are introduced to make the process of learning faster, better and interesting. • A variety of questions are provided in the Let's Revise section at the end of each chapter, which encourages children to recall, compare, and analyze different concepts and phenomena." Goyal Brothers Prakashan
This handbook is a compilation of major clinical trials in all subspecialties in the field of ophthalmology. Each trial is presented in a uniform manner, detailing the background and purpose of the study, design, number of subjects with inclusion and exclusion criteria, outcomes, then results and conclusions. Topics include glaucoma, cornea, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular melanoma, and many more. Trials are arranged chronologically or in order of significance, with extensive referencing for further reading. ‘At a glance’ tables summarising each trial are also included. The previous edition of this comprehensive text (9789350907740) published in 2013.
Contemporary Perspectives on Ophthalmology is a specialty text targeting all learners of modern-day ophthalmology, particularly who are making the first steps in the discovery of this vibrant branch of medicine after completing their general medicine course as undergraduates. Contemporary Ophthalmology as a branch of medicine has grown to enormous magnitudes in the last decade. Hence the students need a comprehensive compilation detailing the updates in the subject for easy and quick perusal before their examination. The current edition is completely redesigned, and many chapters are rewritten in order to make it relevant. Some of the key features include: Wide and comprehensive coverage of updated topics in all specialties of ophthalmology. Succinct and focused format for quick reading and understanding. Key updates on evolving topics such as refractive surgery, ocular therapeutics, stem cells and corneal surgery, advances in cataract surgery, glaucoma investigations and treatment, uveal disorders, retinal surgery, oculoplastic procedures and ocular trauma. Enhanced emphasis on diagnosis of ocular disorders and investigations. A chapter on community ophthalmology. A new chapter on statistics for core understanding required for research techniques. Many illustrations and artworks for better elucidation of key concepts. Videos on selected topics.
Welcome to Our New Series "My Companion". As per the recent guidelines from NCF (National Curriculum Framework) by NCERT and SCERT, we are introducing My Companion, an essential and innovative series for children of primary level. The series is prepared for Classes 1-5, covering the subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (for Classes 3-5). This series is a set of eight (8) part books for each class. Each book covers all subjects as mentioned above, in such a way that the students need to carry only one textbook at a time. Thus, it proposes the schools an opportunity to minimize a load of school bags on students both physically and psychologically. The series aims at encouraging inventiveness and competence in children with a well-graded thematic approach, simple language considering age appropriateness. Learning, teaching, and assessing concepts are based on Anderson's Taxonomy (Revised Bloom's). Vibrant colorful illustrations and pictures are added to grab the interest and attention of children." English • In Reader, different genres (stories, poems, plays, etc.) are provided with keeping in mind the mental level of the children. The emphasis is given to incorporating LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) skills. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. • Vocabulary will help the children to learn new words and their usage. • Comprehension will help the children to build their reading and analytical skills. • Writing will enhance the creative writing skills of the children. Hindi • Different genres like stories, poems, essays, plays, etc. grab the interest and attention of children. • All four language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) are incorporated to enhance the good command over Hindi language. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. Mathematics • The content is created in an interesting and comprehensive manner that an average child can grasp the fundamental concepts very well. • Activities are given to correlate students with their everyday experiences. • Assignments are designed to check the recalling, understanding, and application of the concepts. • Maths LabActivity at the end of the chapter helps children develop different strategies for solving problems. Environmental Studies • All the texts are given in a logical manner for better understanding. • Many inside features like Factopedia, Pause to Do, Hots, Pair, and Share in the text are introduced to make the process of learning faster, better and interesting. • A variety of questions are provided in the Let's Revise section at the end of each chapter, which encourages children to recall, compare, and analyze different concepts and phenomena." Goyal Brothers Prakashan
Three-dimensional nanofiber structures are desirable as scaffolds for tissue development since they mimic the natural environment of the cells. Various techniques have evolved to fabricate such structures using desired materials. Among these, electrospinning provides an advantage due to the ease of use and better control of the resulting structure. A detailed account of the factors influencing the process is presented along with the current status of the technology to produce novel structures at nano level. Case studies are also included to further demonstrate the suitability of the process to develop structures for biomedical applications.
Welcome to Our New Series "My Companion". As per the recent guidelines from NCF (National Curriculum Framework) by NCERT and SCERT, we are introducing My Companion, an essential and innovative series for children of primary level. The series is prepared for Classes 1-5, covering the subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (for Classes 3-5). This series is a set of eight (8) part books for each class. Each book covers all subjects as mentioned above, in such a way that the students need to carry only one textbook at a time. Thus, it proposes the schools an opportunity to minimize a load of school bags on students both physically and psychologically. The series aims at encouraging inventiveness and competence in children with a well-graded thematic approach, simple language considering age appropriateness. Learning, teaching, and assessing concepts are based on Anderson's Taxonomy (Revised Bloom's). Vibrant colorful illustrations and pictures are added to grab the interest and attention of children." English • In Reader, different genres (stories, poems, plays, etc.) are provided with keeping in mind the mental level of the children. The emphasis is given to incorporating LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) skills. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. • Vocabulary will help the children to learn new words and their usage. • Comprehension will help the children to build their reading and analytical skills. • Writing will enhance the creative writing skills of the children. Hindi • Different genres like stories, poems, essays, plays, etc. grab the interest and attention of children. • All four language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) are incorporated to enhance the good command over Hindi language. • In Grammar, basic grammar concepts, concise explanations, and examples are given along with interesting exercises. Mathematics • The content is created in an interesting and comprehensive manner that an average child can grasp the fundamental concepts very well. • Activities are given to correlate students with their everyday experiences. • Assignments are designed to check the recalling, understanding, and application of the concepts. • Maths LabActivity at the end of the chapter helps children develop different strategies for solving problems. Environmental Studies • All the texts are given in a logical manner for better understanding. • Many inside features like Factopedia, Pause to Do, Hots, Pair, and Share in the text are introduced to make the process of learning faster, better and interesting. • A variety of questions are provided in the Let's Revise section at the end of each chapter, which encourages children to recall, compare, and analyze different concepts and phenomena." Goyal Brothers Prakashan
Ayurveda is attracting attention as a solution to the problems of toxicity, development of resistance in causative organism against modern medicines, huge cost of diagnostics and medical procedures. This book is based on the eternal wisdom of the ancient sages who received this science as a divine blessing for the benefit of suffering humanity. The book presents ayurvedic principles in an understandable language which a layperson, beginner, scholar or complementary medicine practitioner may wish to study.
Many new developments have taken place in ophthalmology since the publication of the last edition. It therefore became mandatory to revise and update the present edition. To accomplish this many new chapters have been added and the existing ones revised. Thoroughly revised and updated chapters Recent Advances in Lamellar Keratoplasty Principles of Molecular Genetics Intraocular Tumours Recent Advances in Oculoplastic Surgery Ophthalmic Electrodiagnostic Techniques Ultrasonography in Ophthalmology Ocular Coherence Tomography Anterior Segment Trauma Corneal Topography and Wavefront Sensing
The growth and development witnessed today in modern science, engineering, and technology owes a heavy debt to the rare, refractory, and reactive metals group, of which niobium is a member. Extractive Metallurgy of Niobium presents a vivid account of the metal through its comprehensive discussions of properties and applications, resources and resource processing, chemical processing and compound preparation, metal extraction, and refining and consolidation. Typical flow sheets adopted in some leading niobium-producing countries for the beneficiation of various niobium sources are presented, and various chemical processes for producing pure forms of niobium intermediates such as chloride, fluoride, and oxide are discussed. The book also explains how to liberate the metal from its intermediates and describes the physico-chemical principles involved. It is an excellent reference for chemical metallurgists, hydrometallurgists, extraction and process metallurgists, and minerals processors. It is also valuable to a wide variety of scientists, engineers, technologists, and students interested in the topic.
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