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Provides a framework for chemical product design problems which are defined together with different solution approaches. This book covers the methods and tools available in the field and discusses challenges that the chemical industry is faced with. It focuses on issues of chemical product design.

Offers information on the technological advancements that have occurred in neuroimaging, thus furthering diagnostic and treatment modalities. This title includes philosophical and ethical implications involving the relationship between clinicians and patients with impaired levels of consciousness.

Talks about Nano and micro engineered membrane technology, an emerging technological area in membrane technology. This book also features applications which cover a spectrum of science, such as micro and nano filtration, gas separation, optics and nanophotonics, catalysis, microbiology, controlled drug delivery, nanopatterning, and others.

Contains 240 review articles by distinguished research workers, which have become permanent records for many important developments. They have helped optical scientists and optical engineers to stay abreast of their fields. There is no sign that developments in optics are slowing down or becoming less interesting.

Looks at how transcription factors may underline the pathogenetic mechanisms of diabetes and obesity. This work applies molecular biology to transcriptional regulation of metabolism and obesity. It gives a theoretical background to understanding the strategies for potential therapeutic targets and their application to disease.

A collection of chapters on key issues in the design and analysis of computer simulation experiments on models of stochastic systems. It focuses on design and analysis issues and intends to survey the concepts, principles, tools and techniques that underlie the theory and practice of stochastic simulation design and analysis.

Dealing with thyroid neoplasms, this book covers various topics in the area including tumor development, tumor markers and preclinical treatment for advanced cancer as well as practical approaches. It gives the general reader and specialist a foundation for what is going on in the area of thyroid neoplasms.

Provides a comprehensive review of the developments and research studies on the pathogenesis and molecular biology of human congenital infections. This title reviews diagnostic techniques and epidemiological data while describing the progress in research and understanding of the prevention of congenital infections and prognosis.

Links fundamental biological aspects of channel catfish to practical culture techniques. This book provides information on reproductive physiology, genetics, and breeding. It offers a treatment of catfish nutrition, feeds, and feeding practices, water quality management and pond dynamics.

Offers an overview of computer networking. This work covers the developments in the field, including voice and data wireless networking, multimedia networking, and more. It provides an introduction and answer questions about hardware, software, standards, and future directions in network technology, Wireless networks, and more.

Details a variety of methods for attaining interface consistency, including central control, user definitions, shared code, and model analysis. This work presents a cost-benefits analysis of organizational efforts to promote and achieve consistency. It also considers the consistency of interface elements other than screen design.

Provides a step-by-step approach to micropower and supply cell circuit design. This book concentrates on the use of commercial micropower ICs by discussing selections of external components that modify the IC-package characteristics. It also describes minimal theory and mathematics, as well as operation of all circuits.

This volume in the "Progress in Optics" series covers topics such as: wave propagation in inhomogenous media; the statistics of dynamic speckles; and the scattering of light from multilayer systems with rough boundaries.

Focuses on the role of gangliosides in three areas of medicine such as cancer, peripheral neuropathies and Alzheimer's disease. This book shows the progress in the pathogenesis of peripheral neuropathies, and the controversial role of gangliosides, also in therapeutic administration.

Reflects the explosive development of biochemistry and molecular biology and related sciences that had led to the almost unique situation of these fields coming of age at a time when their founding fathers, or their scientific children, were alive and well.

Presents the theoretical and practical aspects of computing methods for mathematical modelling of nonlinear systems. This book represents a blend of methods in general computational analysis, and specific, but also generic, techniques for study of systems theory and its particular branches, such as optimal filtering and information compression.

Describes cork as a natural product, as an industrial raw-materials, and as a wine bottle closure. This book presents a compilation of scientific knowledge on cork production and use. Covering topics ranging from cork formation to post-harvest procedures, it explains the physical properties, mechanical properties and quality of cork.

Covers fundamental aspects of generating fractals through L-system. This work provides insight to various researches in this area for generating fractals through L-system approach and estimating dimensions. It includes topics such as: Fractals generated from L-System including hybrid fractals; Dimension calculation for L-system fractals; and more.

Presents critical multidisciplinary overviews for areas in which fluorine and fluoride compounds have a decisive impact. This book examines the role of fluorine and fluoride products in our environment. It discusses the efforts of scientists and industry groups towards the improvement of environmental and sustainability issues.

Presents detailed information on various neurodegenerative disorders and their connection with oxidative stress. This work provides information to clinicians with directions to treat these disorders. It contains information on the subject of neurodegenerative disorders. It also reflects on various factors involved in degeneration.

Deals with the paleoceanography of the Late Cenozoic ocean. This title addresses quantitative methodologies to reconstruct the dynamics of the ocean. It gathers methodologies for the measurement and quantitative interpretation of tracers and proxies in deep sea sediments that allow reconstruction of a few key past-properties of the ocean.

Provides a review of techniques to manufacture high-value products based on simple biological material. This book describes the technologies that form the basis for creating a bio-based industry. It lists the various organisms that are suitable for bioprocessing, from bacteria to algae and it gives their characteristics.

A reference on in-situ spectroscopic techniques/applications, fundamentals of electrocatalysis at molecule level, and progresses within electrochemical surface science. It presents both useful background knowledge at graduate level and original research within the fields of spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and surface science.

'Thin-film micro optics' stands for novel types of micro optical components and systems which combine the well-known features of miniaturized optical elements with the specific advantages of thin optical layers. This book offers an overview of the types, properties and applications of micro optical components containing valuable data and facts.

Lessons learned from first-hand accounts may contribute in some way to ensure that scientists can enjoy the fascination of science undisturbed by the avoidable tragedy of man-made events. Aimed at bioscientists and historians, this book encompasses a variety of experiences in different countries and in different fields of biochemistry.

Addresses the aspects of this socially important and complex interdisciplinary subject. This book presents a critical review of designing, siting, constructing and demonstrating the safety and environmental impact of deep repositories for radioactive wastes. It provides a detailed summary of radioactivity in terrestrial ecosystems.

Deals with types, function and application of each major system type, component selection and design of reservoirs, pump systems, control valves and instrumentation, coolers/filters and transfer valves, design audits and troubleshooting of systems and components, maintenance, key reliability indicators, system condition monitoring and more.