Sarcomas of Bone and Soft Tissues in Children and Adolescents by Carola A. S. Arndt
English | EPUB | 2021 | 181 Pages | ISBN : 3030511588 | 6.8 MB
This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date compendium on all aspects of sarcomas of bone and soft tissues in childhood and adolescence. After introductory chapters on the history, epidemiology, and biology of pediatric sarcomas, treatment considerations are extensively reviewed, with emphasis on the use of risk-adjusted treatment approaches.
Rural Livelihood and Environmental Sustainability in China by Jie Li
English | EPUB | 2021 | 450 Pages | ISBN : 9811563489 | 12.8 MB
The book considers the challenge of poverty and deterioration of the ecological environment in China, particularly in rural areas. Examining key factors such as the overuse of natural resources and the loss of biodiversity in the face of an expanding population and rapidly developing economy.
Resilient and Responsible Smart Cities: Volume 1
English | 2021 | ISBN: 303063566X | 265 Pages | PDF | 22 MB
This book focuses on the ways in which resiliency can foster the transformation of cities. There is a growing need for our cities to be transformed into "smart" cities; in this regard, tremendous efforts are called for in order to face the environmental challenges that play a major role in the creation or transformation of cities and environments.
Removal of Emerging Contaminants Through Microbial Processes by Maulin P Shah
English | EPUB | 2021 | 535 Pages | ISBN : 9811559007 | 19.8 MB
The abundance of organic pollutants found in wastewater affect urban surface waters. Traditional wastewater management technologies focus on the removal of suspended solids, nutrients and bacteria, however, new pollutants such as synthetic or naturally occurring chemicals are often not monitored in the environment despite having the potential to enter the environment and cause adverse ecological and human health effects.
Regulation of Energy Markets: Economic Mechanisms and Policy Evaluation by Machiel Mulder
English | EPUB | 2021 | 376 Pages | ISBN : 303058318X | 25.3 MB
This textbook explains the main economic mechanisms behind energy markets and assesses how governments can implement policies to improve how these markets function. Adopting a micro-economic perspective, the book systematically analyses the various types of market failures on the electricity and gas markets as well as coal, oil, hydrogen and heat markets to identify government policies that can improve welfare.
Radar Remote Sensing for Crop Biophysical Parameter Estimation
English | 2021 | ISBN: 9811644233 | 252 Pages | PDF EPUB | 75 MB
This book presents a timely investigation of radar remote sensing observations for agricultural crop monitoring and advancements of research techniques and their applicability for crop biophysical parameter estimation. It introduces theoretical background of radar scattering from vegetation volume and semi-empirical modelling approaches that are the foundation for biophysical parameter inversion. The contents will help readers explore the state-of-the-art crop monitoring and biophysical parameter estimation using approaches radar remote sensing. It is useful guide for academicians, practitioners and policymakers.
Propagation and Genetic Manipulation of Plants by Iram Siddique
English | EPUB | 2021 | 175 Pages | ISBN : 9811577358 | 24.4 MB
Plant biotechnology has now become a key tool in improving crop productivity and enhancing commercial value of plant products. The book complies various methods of in vitro propagation and genetic manipulation of important aromatic and medicinal plants.
Progress in Image Processing, Pattern Recognition and Communication Systems
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030815226 | 362 Pages | PDF | 73 MB
This book presents a collection of high-quality research papers accepted to multi-conference consisting of International Conference on Image Processing and Communications (IP&C 2021), International Conference on Computer Recognition Systems (CORES 2021), International Conference on Advanced Computer Systems (ACS 2021) held jointly in Bydgoszcz, Poland (virtually), in June 2021. The accepted papers address current computer science and computer systems-related technological challenges and solutions, as well as many practical applications and results. The first part of the book deals with advances in pattern recognition and classifiers, the second part is devoted to image processing and computer vision, while the third part addresses practical applications of computer recognition systems. Machine learning solutions for security and networks are tackled in part four of the book, while the last part collects papers on progress in advanced computer systems. We believe this book will be interesting for researchers and practitioners in many fields of computer science and IT applications.
Programmable Integrated Photonics
by Jose Capmany and Daniel Perez
English | 2020 | ISBN: 0198844409 | 361 Pages | PDF | 16.4 MB
Proceedings of Topical Issues in International Political Geography by Radomir Bolgov
English | EPUB | 2021 | 419 Pages | ISBN : 3030582620 | 4.6 MB
This proceedings book addresses the main issues of contemporary political geography and international relations, providing a platform for discussion and collaboration of experts in the fields of Political Geography, Geopolitics, International Relations, and International Law.