This book explores the journey of biotechnology, searching for new avenues and noting the impressive accomplishments to date. It has harmonious blend of facts, applications and new ideas. Fast-paced biotechnologies are broadly applied and are being continuously explored in areas like the environmental, industrial, agricultural and medical sciences. The sequencing of the human genome has opened new therapeutic opportunities and enriched the field of medical biotechnology while analysis of biomolecules using proteomics and microarray technologies along with the simultaneous discovery and development of new modes of detection are paving the way for ever-faster and more reliable diagnostic methods. Life-saving bio-pharmaceuticals are being churned out at an amazing rate, and the unraveling of biological processes has facilitated drug designing and discovery processes. Advances in regenerative medical technologies (stem cell therapy, tissue engineering, and gene therapy) look extremely promising, transcending the limitations of all existing fields and opening new dimensions for characterizing and combating diseases.
Biomedical Waste Management provides a comprehensive guide to manage biomedical waste in healthcare settings, addressing methods of segregation, collection, storage, treatment, and disposal to ensure environmental and public safety. It covers regulatory frameworks, best practices, and emerging technologies in waste management, making it an essential resource for healthcare professionals, environmentalists, and policymakers. With a focus on minimizing health risks and ecological impact, this book underscores the importance of efficient waste management systems in preserving both human health and the environment.
This book introduces characteristic features of the protein structure prediction (PSP) problem. It focuses on systematic selection and improvement of the most appropriate metaheuristic algorithm to solve the problem based on a fitness landscape analysis, rather than on the nature of the problem, which was the focus of methodologies in the past. Protein structure prediction is concerned with the question of how to determine the three-dimensional structure of a protein from its primary sequence. Recently a number of successful metaheuristic algorithms have been developed to determine the native structure, which plays an important role in medicine, drug design, and disease prediction. This interdisciplinary book consolidates the concepts most relevant to protein structure prediction (PSP) through global non-convex optimization. It is intended for graduate students from fields such as computer science, engineering, bioinformatics and as a reference for researchers and practitioners.
This monograph discusses the various biomass feedstocks currently available for biofuels production, and mechanical preprocessing technologies to reduce the feedstock variability for biofuels applications. Variability in the properties of biomass—in terms of moisture, particle size distribution, and low-density—results in storage, transportation, handling, and feeding issues. Currently, biorefineries face serious particle bridging issues, uneven discharge, jamming of equipment, and transportation problems. These issues must be solved in order for smooth operations to be possible. Mechanical preprocessing technologies, such as size reduction, densification, and moisture management using drying and dewatering, can help to overcome these issues. Many densification systems exist that will assist in converting low-density biomass to a high-density commodity type feedstock. In 6 chapters, the impact of densification process variables, such as temperature, pressure, moisture, etc., on biomass particle agglomeration, the quality of the densified products, and the overall energy consumption of the process are discussed, as are the various compression models for powders that can be used for biomass particles agglomeration behavior and optimization of the densification process using statistical and evolutionary methods. The suitability of these densified products for biochemical and thermochemical conversion pathways is also discussed, as well as the various international standards (CEN and ISO) they must adhere to. The author has worked on biomass preprocessing at Idaho National Laboratory for the last ten years. He is the principal investigator for the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office-funded “Biomass Size Reduction and Densification” project. He has developed preprocessing technologies to reduce cost and improve quality. The author has published many papers and books focused on biomass preprocessing and pretreatments. Biomass process engineers and biorefinery managers can benefit from this book. Students in chemical, mechanical, biological, and environmental engineering can also use the book to understand preprocessing technologies, which greatly assist in improving the biomass critical material attributes. The book can help policymakers and energy systems planners to understand the biomass properties limitations and technologies to overcome the same.
The book with the subtitle "A textbook of Pharmacy Practice" (in accordance with PCI legislation). The authors came up with the concept for the book in order to communicate a united database in an effort to make the revolutionary drug delivery systems more easily understandable. This book is meant to impart information about novel drug delivery strategies, as well as to direct tutors and learners regarding fundamental principles in drug delivery systems. Its primary audience is those interested in the field of drug delivery systems. The primary objective in writing this textbook was to meet the requirements outlined by PCI for first-year students by presenting content in an eloquent and condensed fashion. Not only is this volume structured according to the curriculum of PCI's undergraduate pharmacy courses, but it is also intended to transmit knowledge on innovative drug delivery systems to postgraduate students. We guaranteed that graduates, postgraduates, professors, and industrial learners will find this book to be highly beneficial in their own right.
Insights" is a profound collection of articles inspired by real-life interactions between the author and her patients at various stages of life. Each patient’s unique story, coupled with the author’s own experiences, offers eye-opening perspectives on the fragility of life and the inevitability of its end. These encounters prompt deep introspection and raise fundamental questions about the cycle of birth and death, the purpose of life, and the origins of existence. In "Insights," the author explores these existential queries while addressing the humanistic aspects of our journey. She emphasizes the awareness of our mortality, highlighting that true fulfillment comes from within. Through her writing, the author promotes peace, happiness, forgiveness, and contentment, encouraging readers to avoid conflicts and focus on what truly matters. This book invites you to unlock valuable lessons hidden in everyday life events. "Insights" is more than just a collection of articles; it's a treasure hunt for wisdom, guiding you to explore and appreciate the deeper meanings of life. Get ready to delve into this enriching journey and uncover the treasures of valuable life lessons.
Almost everyone in this world wants Wealth, Success and Happiness. From the perspective of the subconscious mind The Universe is an Extension of The Individual and it is the conscious mind that keeps thinking that one is a part of or belongs to the Universe. This book teaches you how to connect to the Universal Mind through your subconscious mind in order to fulfill your intentions and desires. After reading this book you will begin to understand that your hard work, your background, your ethnicity, your country, your family, your teachers and even You from the conscious state of mind plays less than 10% role in determining who you could become. It is the subconscious mind which plays 90% of the turns and events that will eventually enable you to realize your desires in realizing any dreams, including wealth. You begin to to understand the connection between you and the universe, and what you do as you merge deeper into your co-existence with everything around you. You will begin to realize that the current financial situation you are leading is an accumulation of thought patterns and memories imprinting it time and again, and chanelling itself to the Greater Universal Mind through waves emanating from your subconscious mind. This waves and vibrations emanating from your subconscious mind will be the determinant of the magnitude in financial success. Why financial success? Because you are in the material world and you are using your mind waves to bring about results of materialistic kind. You are already tasting everything in your thought, but you could not 'touch your thoughts' because it is in immaterial form. So now you get it? Use your mind, connect to the Universal Mind and get what you want in the Material World. By proper activation of the thought pattern, you channel your desires to the Higher Mind and wait. That is all it takes. By this, you move the Hands of the Universe quicker and more effectively. You become active and proactive. So does the Universe that embodies you. Although many of us are successful in career, we still find we are not living our dreams. Like Galileo Galilei once said, "We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves." How true? If only we understand deeper...
Introduction to Ore Microscopy is a brief introduction to the science of Ore Minerals. It is designed to help undergraduate and postgraduate students of Geology and Earth Science for their practical course. The book gives a comprehensive, handy and scientific description of ores which form a part of Ore Geology and Economic Geology. Illustrated with a wealth of full-colour and black-and-white polished section photographs, the book explains how to observe ores under the microscope in the reflected light. Besides dealing with the texture, structures, and paragenesis of ore minerals, it also deals with the methodology to study physical and optical characters of important ore minerals, such as Sulphides, Arsenides, Antimonides, Molybdenites, Tungstate, and Oxides ores. A brief description mineral paragenesis, paragenetic diagrams, and some important ore-deposits of India and other parts of the world are also given. The book will also prove to be useful for those working in the mineral industry.
A workbook on descriptive and subject cataloguing featuring practical examples and suggested solutions to reinforce theoretical concepts and practical application in descriptive cataloguing (using Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd ed., 1998 rev.), bibliographic classification (using Dewey Decimal Classification, 21st ed.) and assigning subject headings (using Sears List of Subject Headings, 17th ed.). - Includes examples for both manual and computerised creation of bibliographic records, thus preparing students for both automated and manual library and information service (LIS) environments - While the workbook uses Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Dewey Decimal Classification and Sears List of Subject Headings as tools for information organisation, the major objective is to develop skills in information management and organisation - While the workbook is likely to be predominately used in the instruction of first level library and/or information studies programmes offered by higher education institutions, it could very well be used in the LIS work environment
Aviation has played an important part in shaping Australia’s culture and history through the course of the twentieth century. Australia embraced aviation from its earliest days, eagerly responding to its potential to cover a challenging country, to bring far-flung communities closer and to provide services that could not be delivered any other way. Add the romance of pioneer heroes, the vital role of aviation in wartime and the capacity to deliver aid to people in need in Australia and beyond, and it is clear why aviation is at the heart of Australia’s recent history. This book aims to set out the major themes that characterise Australia’s aviation history for a broad audience and to provide a foundation for a broader discussion, and for further research, about how aviation transformed Australia. Connecting the Nation is a vital and timely introduction to the history of civil aviation in Australia as we prepare for the centenary of civil aviation services in 2020.
This book highlights the importance of incorporating coal bottom ash (CBA) into self-compacting concrete exposed to aggressive conditions. The incorporation of CBA in concrete is a sustainable strategy to prolong the lifespan of concrete. The content of the book is also regarded as a solution to the environmental issue. It helps academics, researchers, and students to acquire a better understanding of the influence of coal bottom ash on the properties of concrete through four sequential chapters. The book first presents background information on concrete deterioration, and then the improvement in properties of self-compacting concrete with different percentages of CBA exposed to tap water, sulphate solution, chloride solution, and seawater.
The book has been designed to cater to the real time problems faced by the aspirants who want to succeed in National Talent Search Examination, Olympiads, and Scholarship-cum-Merit Tests conducted by various State Boards etc. It is strictly based on the latest pattern and curriculum issued from the NCERT. The book consists of two sections namely Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). The concepts are explained with solved examples and Multiple Choice Questions with Answer Key and Hints & Solutions are given to enhance the problem solving skills of students. Last two years' Solved Papers are included to help understand the difficulty level and grasp the structure of questions asked in the exam and Four Practice Sets are included in CD for thorough practice. Salient Features: Concepts are explained through solved examples MCQs with Answer Key and Hints & Solutions Solved Papers and Practice Test Papers Usage of simple and lucid language
About the Book: The book is about celebrating relationships and by relationships, we mean various facets with self and others. Read through and let them stir somethings inside of you, as you bask into the magic of vibrations being generated. Notice how you see, hear and feel. Does it remind you of something or inspires you? Chapters range from Stains That Grew Me to Bonding Virtually to Changing Generations and so on. Each writer has presented her perspective; try and look within to see how it resonates through as you explore. If you had to rewrite the story, how would it be? Each co-author had a wish to communicate with the world at large, live their life purpose, share a part of them and taste the cup of creativity. Does that sound similar? Go ahead and pen down your thoughts. What is that you wish to tell the world? Let's create a ripple effect of bliss, peace, and overall wellbeing. God Bless! About the Author: Jaya Rajdev: Jaya has 12+ years of corporate experience in varied sectors and over 6 years in the education sector. Being curious, she seeks to be a lifelong learner, an enthusiastic facilitator and a content developer for Emotional Intelligence (EI), life skills, and leadership skills. She has worked across age groups; trained more than 4K people at various levels: leaders, management teams, professionals, teachers, students, and parents. She also volunteers for various NGOs facilitating and mentoring community development programs. She is an Assistant Professor at Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, Mumbai & a Guest Faculty for the life-skills module at TISS, Mumbai. She has a Masters Degree in Human Development from SNDT University, Mumbai. She also has a PG Certificate in Counselling Skills from TISS. She has an artistic flair and is passionate about creating Dot mandala, Gond art and Madhubani paintings. She enjoys listening to music and going on nature trails. Somrita Chatterjee: In her quest of finding her Ikigai, Somrita found out that one of the things she likes is ‘connecting with people.’ She has been working with people for over a decade and has prior experience of more than 7 years in the capacity of Human Resources & Industrial Relations with organisations like Tata Steel, Kone Elevator, and Nestle Skin Health. Today, she is the Founder - Self Voyage with Somrita, an Author (her book ‘Self Voyage with Somrita’ is available on Amazon & other platforms both in paperback and kindle versions), Life & Leadership Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, Youtuber, and a young mother whose life’s purpose is to strive for the happiness of self and others. She also volunteers to work with NGOs and strongly believes in building communities. She has touched the lives of 3k+ souls through her training, mentoring, coaching and speaking assignments across levels, age groups and geographies. She is on her mission of impacting 1 million lives in the next 15 years. A Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from XISS, Ranchi; she has certifications in Life Coaching, EI, NLP, Mindfulness, Gestalt Therapy and the like. She finds harmony in music, nature, writing, spending time with her ‘moai’, playing with her son, dancing and watching cartoons on TV.
This book is intended to communicate information on novel drug delivery techniques, to direct tutors and learners regarding fundamental concepts in Human Anatomy and Physiology-I. The major aim to write this textbook is to provide information in articulate summarized manner to accomplish necessities of undergraduates as per PCI regulation. This volume is designed not only according to curriculum of undergraduate courses in pharmacy by PCI but also to communicate knowledge on human anatomy and physiology for post graduate learners. We assured this book will be originated very valuable by graduates, post graduates, professors and industrial learners.
It is specifically designed to boost the cutting edge knowledge of students and improve their focus on the next generation developmental skills on Microbiology for making it as their carrier. This book can bring a light for the students, those are going to write in the CSIR-UGC NET, ICMR-NET, DBT-JRF, PG-Combined entrance exams, ICAR-NET, ASRB-NET, GATE, SLET, SAUs and other combined entrance examinations. All the questions of this book are assembled from standard textbooks of microbiology covering all the area of microbiology. The authors hope this book will surely assist the young minds to crack the examinations in a easy and simple way and will definitely useful to the researchers to clarify the doubts that often come during the research work. We also request and welcome our judging audience (readers) to send their valuable suggestions for further improvement of this book.
This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric neurological disorders for trainee and practising paediatricians. Divided into four sections, the text begins with discussion on neurological evaluation including anatomy and imaging. The second section covers diagnostic techniques for different neurological disorders including seizures, neuromuscular weakness, autism and ADHD, and movement disorders. Section three presents a selection of clinical cases similar to those candidates may encounter in postgraduate examinations. The final section discusses therapeutic methods for a variety of neurological disorders. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, tables, and flowcharts. Key points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of paediatric neurological disorders Covers numerous conditions including seizures, movement disorders, and autism and ADHD Provides a selection of clinical cases for trainees preparing for examinations Highly illustrated with photographs, tables, and flowcharts
From industrious ants to mischievous whales, sensing, understanding, and responding appropriately to the world is an essential life function. Throughout millions of years, the nervous system has evolved to perform the crucial function of interpreting the world in various animal species based on the unique challenges they faced in different environments. Drawing simultaneously from contemporary research on sensory and perceptual mechanisms as well as historical documentation of the anatomy of sensory systems, Baby Senses, by author Dr. Jaya Viswanathan, provides a unique window into the marvels of sensory perceptions that is appealing to children and curious adults. Baby Senses highlights sixteen systems that span the traditional five human senses, internal sensory systems that help animals maintain internal stability, and exotic systems like those that enable animals to sense electrical and magnetic fields or see polarized light. The neuroscience paintings included illustrate a world normally only accessible through a microscope to scientists or in technical scientific articles and textbooks.
This book, "Pharmacoinformatics: Real-World Applications in Pharmacy and Medicine" is designed to bridge the gap between medicine and computer science by providing a practical and accessible introduction to programming languages and techniques specifically tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals. Whether you are a student, a practicing pharmacist, a physician, or any other healthcare professional, this book aims to equip you with the fundamental programming skills and domain-specific knowledge required to tackle real-world challenges in healthcare
This book is the first one to examine stress in primary health care professionals in the UK - the professionals who are in the frontline of medical care in a rapidly changing society. It is a detailed literate review of stress in general and includes the results of studies on primary health care professionals. It contains extensive material from face-to-face interviews with each profession and practical advice on how they can manage stress.
Enjoy Celebrated Recipes from Top Hotels and Restaurants of Their Era Discover amazing signature recipes lost to time from the most fashionable hotels and restaurants of bygone times. Part vintage nostalgia, part history tour, but all great food, the recipes—often inseparable from their legendary haunts—were meticulously researched and reconstructed by author Jaya Saxena for this unique cookbook. Now you can experience the legendary institutions of the American restaurant landscape from coast to coast, including the M&L Chopped Liver at New York’s Moskowitz & Lupowitz and the Baked Cannelloni at Paoli’s in San Francisco. Find delight in the Blintzes from Ashkenaz’s Deli in Chicago or the Fried Fish Cakes and Famous Baked Beans at Horn & Hardart Automat in Philadelphia. Bring the glamour, elegance and taste home with this beautiful collection of historic recipes.
Polymers have emerged as one of the most innovative classes of materials in modern materials science, leading to new applications in medicine and pharmacy. This book offers a convincing and understandable approach to polymer biomaterial devices being used in various areas related to biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. The polymer materials finding application as biomaterials are discussed and described in detail pertaining to the areas of artificial implants, orthopedics, ocular devices, dental implants, drug delivery systems, burns and wounds.
The Bhagavad Gita : A Melody DivineMichelangelo said that inside every block of stone dwells a beautiful statue.The Bhagavad Gita is a divine song that helps unravel the beauty within you. It helps you to discover the magic potency of self-governance. It enriches you from within. Carl Jung said, Who looks outside dreams, who looks inside awakes. The world converges to that rare person who has empowered himself and tapped his inner resources. Such a person achieves success effortlessly. He is happy and evolves to his full potential. Without cultivating your inner resources you feel inadequate, incomplete. It is only with inner unfoldment that you experience true power. You are not the human being going through a spiritual experience; you are the very Spirit. The Gita brings you back to the cognition of your true potential. You become a Perfect Person.
This book is intended to communicate information on novel drug delivery techniques, to direct tutors and learners regarding fundamental concepts in pathophysiology.The major aim to write this textbook is to provide information in articulate summarized manner to accomplish necessities of undergraduates as per PCI regulation. This volume is designed not only according to curriculum of undergraduate courses in pharmacy by PCI but also to communicate knowledge on pathophysiology.
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