Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Unconventional Oil & Shale Gas: Growth,
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£131.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Food Issues, Policies & Safety Considerations:
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£131.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Coastal Ecosystems: Experiences and
Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to assist environmental authorities and technicians in the design of effective environmental monitoring programs. Consensus exists that any good management program must be able to distinguish between natural variability and changes induced by anthropogenic activities. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to implement continuous monitoring programs. Sampling design is critical for the success of these programs due to the high spatio-temporal variability of coastal ecosystems. No potential sources of pollution should be neglected in sampling design, such as submarine groundwater discharge (SGD), which has been recognised as an important link between the continent and the ocean. Additionally, sampling design should avoid Type II decision errors (false negatives), which means a problem is not found when in fact it does exist. Being able to detect undesired effects is indispensable to adopt preventive and corrective measures. It is essential that these programs change their primarily anthropocentric focus to an ecocentric focus. The need to cover large spatial regions periodically makes necessary the development and application of new technologies such as remote sensing data into monitoring programs. The development of environmental "diagnostic" tools to allow early warning detection of pollution exposure, such as biomarker measurements in bioindicator organisms, are also valuable tools for environmental monitoring, which are examined in this book.
£195.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Hybrid Vehicles & Hybrid Electric Vehicles: New
Book SynopsisWith the ever-increasing worldwide demand for energy, and the looming crisis in petroleum supplies, energy storage is emerging as an important area of research. Due to ever increasing concerns on energy conservation and environmental protection, the hybrid vehicle (HV) is a widely accepted interim solution for evolving from the conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle to the clean electrified vehicle. This book discusses new developments, energy management and emerging technologies of hybrid vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.
£127.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Human Space Exploration: Early Assessments of
Book SynopsisNASA is undertaking a trio of closely-related programs to continue human space exploration beyond low-Earth orbit: the SLS vehicle; the Orion capsule, which will launch atop the SLS and carry astronauts; and the supporting ground systems. As a whole, the efforts represent NASA''s largest exploration investment over the next decade, potentially as much as $22 billion, to demonstrate initial capabilities. Beyond 2021, NASA plans to incrementally develop progressively more-capable SLS launch vehicles complemented by Orion capsules and ground systems. This book examines the scope of NASA''s preliminary cost estimates for the three programs. It examines the SLS program''s progress toward and risks for its first test flight in 2017; and the extent to which the SLS program has plans in place to achieve its long-term goals and promote affordability.
£72.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. Energy Production & Consumption: Major
Book SynopsisFederal energy policy since the 1970s has focused primarily on ensuring a secure supply of energy while protecting the environment. The federal government supports and intervenes in U.S. energy production and consumption in various ways, such as providing tax incentives, grants, and other support to promote domestic production of energy, as well as setting standards and requirements. This book provides information on U.S. production and consumption of fossil, nuclear, and renewable energy from 2000 through 2013 and major factors, including federal activities, that influenced energy production and consumption levels. It also provides information on other federal activities that may have influenced aspects of U.S. energy production and consumption from 2000 through 2013 but were not targeted at a specific energy source, as well as information on federal research and development.
£131.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Rheology: Principles, Applications &
Book SynopsisThis collection of contributions provides a series of modern pieces of research related to rheology. The selected studies demonstrate how theoretical concepts developed in rheology yield practically important outcomes, how a combination of known substances can form a novel material with wonderful properties, and how neglecting a single parameter during an experiment can ruin the research entirely. The authors of this book examine the exciting and diverse field of modern rheology. It is a book recommended for professional rheologists, teaching instructors in rheology and material science, and to those who are interested in modern trends and developments in science.
£195.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Nuclear Safety in the Wake of the Fukushima
Book SynopsisThe March 2011 accident at Japan''s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant led to a worldwide review of nuclear power programs. NRC licenses and oversees civilian nuclear reactors. The State Department coordinates policy matters with international organisations and treaties, including those dealing with nuclear safety. This book examines the actions nuclear regulatory bodies from selected countries have taken to strengthen nuclear safety; the extent to which these countries have established automated systems to collect and transmit accident data; and steps international organisations have taken to support nuclear regulatory bodies and promote nuclear safety worldwide since the accident.
£131.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Conservation Reserve Program: Issues &
Book SynopsisThe Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides payments to agricultural producers to take highly erodible and environmentally sensitive land out of production and install resource conserving practices for 10 or more years. CRP was first authorized in the Food Security Act of 1985 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture''s (USDA''s) Farm Service Agency (FSA) with technical support from other USDA agencies. This book discusses the issues and considerations of the CRP.
£155.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 9
Book SynopsisThis book covers leading-edge research in a cross-section of fields centring on engineering applications including current research data on graphene as a solid state diffusion barrier for microelectronics; improvements of reinforced silica aerogel nanocomposites thermal properties for architecture applications; a selective mapping from orthogonal variability model to constraint satisfaction problem; modelling enterprise application integration solutions; application of hybrid particle swarm optimisation algorithms to inverse radiation problems; compliant shape memory alloy actuator design, modelling and motion control; controlling of patient environment remotely by a single click; and development of charging management system for a large number of Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries.
£163.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Heavy Metals, Algae & Microbial Activities in
Book SynopsisHeavy metals, algae, and microbial activities in marine systems are the main targets of this book. The book is divided into 8 sections and covers heavy metal assessment, bio-monitoring of organic pollutants, pollutant removal, biota, biological activity, algae, energy, and global systems and greenhouse environments.
£294.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Nanoscale-Arranged Systems for Nanotechnology
Book SynopsisIn this research compendium volume of Smart Nanocomposites, various aspects related to nanoscale-arranged systems are discussed. Synthesis, characterisation, modelling, and examples of practical usage are in the list of topics brought up in this book. In the discussion are unusual phase transition properties of some oxides, transport properties, electrochemical characterisation methods, and optical, electronic, and chemo-sorption properties of nanostructured systems synthesised by various approaches.
£195.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Chocolate: Cocoa Byproducts Technology, Rheology,
Book SynopsisIn this book, updated information on all major aspects of the harvesting and chocolate manufacture of Venezuelan cocoa are compiled and discussed. The major quality factors in chocolate processing from the post-harvest to its manufacture are studied, covering topics such as cocoa cultivation and processing, with special attention paid to bean composition, and its genotypic variations, fermentation and drying processes, and the chemical and biochemical basis of these operations; and the procedures of conching, tempering, moulding and enrobing. The microbiological and physicochemical factors that affect the safety and quality of chocolate are also compiled. The composition and importance of the triglycerides that make up cocoa butter and the physio-chemical factors associated with the crystallisation and stability of these fats in the manufacture of chocolate are evaluated. A review and discussion of the conventional perception as regards the types and composition of chocolate, comparing it to recent reports in literature which scientifically demonstrate that chocolate can be considered as a functional food, are available in this book. An assemblage of published information of the different aspects that make up the sensory quality of chocolate, basic techniques of photography and styling, and its applications in the chocolate as well as the parameters inherent in the composition, and physical properties involved in the final appearance of the chocolate is discussed. The organisation, the day to day running, production and quality control of the products made by the Venezuelan socialist enterprise "Cacao Oderí" and the activities of the chocolate School de La Alba are shown. Finally, the proximate composition and some nutritional and functional properties of cocoa by-products (pod husks and bean coats) were analysed in order to propose them for feed and food uses.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Agricultural Research Updates: Volume 9
Book SynopsisThis compilation examines agricultural research from across the globe and covers a broad spectrum of related topics. In this book, the authors discuss research including the efficacy of growing and consuming locally grown produce in New England (USA) and New Zealand; significance of seed and root crop properties in organic farming; diagnostic methods for seed-transmitted viruses; remotely sensed detection and monitoring of crop diseases; rice tolerance to the impact of high temperatures; enzyme activity variability in soils under medicinal and food-crop plants; and determining the efficient relations between climatic factors and cotton flower and boll production behaviours.
£163.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Offshore Wind: Technologies, Ecological Risks &
Book SynopsisOffshore wind has been envisaged as making a critical contribution in Europe in satisfying the electricity demand in a low-carbon generation scenario. In fact, offshore environment provides a windier and steadier source compared to onshore wind energy. Offshore wind turbine rotors and generators create value by "farming" the wind, converting its energy into electricity. Costly infrastructure -- the very high towers, deep seabed foundations, buried high voltage insulated cables, on-platform transformers and complete subsea transmission grid -- and expensive at-sea maintenance are required because this electricity is not where it is needed. This book discusses offshore wind technologies and examines the ecological risks and prospects of offshore wind.
£163.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Nanotechnology: Volume 13
Book SynopsisNanotechnology is the study of the controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale and is also very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly. This book gathers and presents data on nanotechnology, including preparation and characterisation of gold nanoparticles in liquid solutions; Nano-ZnO reinforced poly(ether ether ketone) biocomposites; magnetic nanoparticles; nanostructured materials as catalyst supports in olefins polymerisation; gold clusters and nanoparticles in zeolites and zeolite-like materials; hybrid dispersed magnetic nanomaterial with core-shell structure based on polydiphenylamine-2-carboxylic acid; hybrid magnetic nanomaterial based on polyphenoxazine and Co nanoparticles; synthesis, characterisation and significant applications of PANI-Zr(IV)sulphosalicylate nanocomposite; and synthesis of manganese oxide nanoparticles using similar process and different precursors.
£209.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal & State Environmental Reviews of Highway
Book SynopsisThree factors -- project funding sources and project characteristics, and whether a state allows the adoption of federal review documents generally determine whether a highway project needs a federal environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or a state environmental review under state law, or both. This book focuses on environmental reviews of highway projects in states with SEPAs and addresses factors determining whether federal or state environmental reviews are required; how state and federal review requirements compare; and the extent of any duplication in federal and state reviews, including frequency and cost. This book also discusses the role of the environmental review process in federally funded highway projects.
£131.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Natural Ventilation: Strategies, Health
Book SynopsisThis book being with an introduction into natural ventilation applications in buildings. It defines the concept of natural ventilation in buildings, and compares natural and mechanical ventilation strategies. It continues by discussing commercial win towers, which is a passive ventilation technology based on traditional vernacular wind towers of the Middle East, particularly in climates of hot, arid conditions. Furthermore, this book evaluates indoor air quality in school buildings; thermal comfort conditions in spaces equipped with radiant floor systems; and differential ventilation strategies in building spaces.
£127.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Comprehensive Guide for Nanocoatings Technology:
Book SynopsisThis is the first volume of a four volume set of the Comprehensive Guide for Nanocoatings Technology. Nanocoatings are a kind of thin film with at least one nanometric dimension. The main difference between nano and ordinary coatings is in their structure and properties. To recognise these differences, it is required to study the properties and structure of nanocoatings. The properties of every substance are controlled by their constituents. In this regard, properties of coatings depend on the constituent grains and particles. The chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of nanocoatings including their electrical resistance, permeability, corrosion and abrasion resistance, and magnetic properties, which are a function of structure and particle size of coatings. It is evident that use of these features creates many potential applications. This volume mainly discusses the deposition and growth mechanism of nanocoatings. There are 16 chapters in this volume; each one includes examples of these interesting materials, supported by appropriate figures for better clarification.
£230.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Wastewater Treatment: Processes, Management
Book SynopsisOver the past few years, the occurrence of pharmaceutical residues in the environment has attracted great interest regarding the possible harmful effects of many of these pollutants to living organisms. One of the main sources of pharmaceuticals in the environment is the discharge of effluents from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), where their removal is often incomplete. Natural wastewater treatment systems such as constructed wetlands constitute a relevant option to conventional methods due to their efficiency, low establishment costs and reduced operation and management requirements. This book discusses processes involved with wastewater treatment as well as management strategies and their impact on the environment.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Application of Adjoint Equations to Problems of
Book SynopsisIn recent decades, it has been recognized that environmental pollution causes serious local and global harmful effects, both to human health and ecosystems, and therefore the protection and restoration of the environment is a matter of great importance. Through the joint efforts of mathematicians, geophysicists and environmentalists, diverse methods for solving varied problems of environmental pollution have been developed. In this text, mathematical methods for analyzing the problems of transport and dispersion of relatively passive pollutants, control of air emissions and remediation of polluted aquatic systems are presented in such form that they are easily understood by undergraduate and graduate students. The application of the adjoint method is emphasized as a way to get dual estimates of average concentrations of different substances. This methodology helps to establish simple variational and linear programming formulations in order to calculate optimal solutions of these problems in the sense that they meet the standards of air quality and cause the minimal variations in the industrial processes or in the environment. This text is primarily intended for scientists, engineers and other professionals working in the field of environmental modeling (transport of air and water pollutants, assessment of pollution levels, optimal control of emission rates from point, line and area sources, the optimal location of a new industrial plant, bioremediation of oil-contaminated aquatic zones, etc.). We hope that this book will be useful for undergraduate and graduate students of engineering sciences and earth sciences as well.
£230.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Fruit & Pomace Extracts: Biological Activity,
Book SynopsisThe use of natural or naturally-derived antioxidants, instead of synthetic antioxidants, to produce foods with a longer shelf life and a higher degree of safety is a growing trend. Fruit and fruit-processing by-products are considered to be an important source of bioactive molecules (vitamins C, E, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and dietary fibre) of great interest for the food industry, although their content varies greatly depending on origin, source, type of extract and concentration levels. This book discusses biological activity, potential applications and beneficial health effects of fruit and pomace extracts.
£209.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Computational Materials & Biological Sciences
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Smart Materials Actuators: Recent Advances in
Book SynopsisIn the last two decades, a great effort has been directed towards the development of new smart materials actuators and their corresponding application devices and systems. Currently, some smart materials actuators are commercially applied for several technologies including automotive technology, but some of the smart materials actuators are still far from meeting strict practical requirements such as reliability, cost-effectiveness and robustness against unexpected environment conditions. Therefore, it is timely and appropriate to present recent research on smart materials actuators in terms of material characterisation and advanced application systems in a single book. This book describes smart materials actuator technology from materials characterisations to device or system applications. The smart materials introduced in this book include magnetorehological fluid (MRF), magnetorheological elastomer (MRE), electrorheological fluid (ERF), piezoelectric material (PM), shape memory ally (SMA), dielectric elastomer (DE) and ionic polymer (IP). Both physical and chemical characterisations of each smart material are described in details in terms of actuating aspect. In addition, several application devices utilising each smart material are introduced to provide practical controllability as a potential candidate for new actuators. The application devices introduced in this book include MRF damper for automotive suspension, PM unimorph pump for micro-hydraulic system, MRE flexible structure for vibration control, IP biomimetic micro-robot and SMA civil structure and damper system for vibration attenuation.
£195.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Comprehensive Guide for Nanocoatings Technology:
Book SynopsisThis is the second volume of the four volume set for the Comprehensive Guide for Nanocoatings Technology. This volume mainly discusses the characterisation and reliability of nanocoatings. There are 16 chapters in this volume; each one includes examples of these interesting materials, supported by appropriate figures for better clarification.
£230.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Comprehensive Guide for Nanocoatings Technology:
Book SynopsisThis is the third volume of the four volume set for the Comprehensive Guide for Nanocoatings Technology. Coating processes and nanocoatings involve useful properties resulting in their frequent use. This volume mainly discusses the properties and development of nanocoatings. There are 18 chapters in this volume; each one includes examples of these interesting materials, supported by appropriate figures for better clarification.
£230.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Comprehensive Guide for Nanocoatings Technology:
Book SynopsisThis volume mainly discusses the application and commercialization of nanocoating. There are seventeen chapters in this volume, each including examples of interesting materials supported by appropriate figures for better clarification.
£265.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Porous Glass & Nanostructured Materials
Book SynopsisThis book examines and systematises knowledge concerning porous glass materials. Different volumes of pores and the methods of directly synthesising the glass with predefined sizes are discussed as well. Likewise, the primary approaches on determining parameters of porous structures are a topic of interest within this text. A separate chapter is devoted to properties of porous glass; these include optical, electrical, sensor and transport of it and its materials. Authors provide practical recommendations based on their experience with synthesis as well as handling and applying this specific glass.
£127.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Bee Health: Background, Issues & the Role of
Book SynopsisBees, both commercially managed honey bees and wild bees, play an important role in global food production. In the United States alone, the value of insect pollination to U.S. agricultural production is estimated at $16 billion annually, of which about three-fourths is attributable to honey bees. Worldwide, the contribution of bees and other insects to global crop production for human food is valued at about $190 billion. Given the importance of honey bees and other bee species to food production, many have expressed concern about whether a pollinator crisis has been occurring in recent decades. Over the past few decades there has been heightened concern about the plight of honey bees as well as other bee and pollinator species. This book provides a background on bee health. It also discusses the role of pesticides in bee health and provides guidance to risk assessors for evaluating the potential risk of pesticides to bees, particularly honey bees.
£159.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Water Resources in the United States: Select
Book SynopsisThe 114th Congress faces many water resource development, management, and protection issues. Congressional actions shape reinvestment in aging federal infrastructure (eg: dams, locks, and levees) and federal and nonfederal investment in new infrastructure, such as water supply augmentation, hydropower projects, navigation improvements, and efforts to restore aquatic ecosystems. These issues often arise at the regional or local levels but frequently have a federal connection. Ongoing issues include competition over water, drought and flood responses and policies, competitiveness and efficiency of U.S. harbors and waterways, and innovative and alternative financing approaches. This book provides an overview of the federal role in water resources development, management, and protection, with a focus on projects of the two major federal water resources agencies -- Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps -- and related legislation. It also discusses overarching policy issues, such as drought and flood management and response, project funding and authorisation priorities, and aquatic ecosystem restoration.
£72.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Water Resources Reform & Development Act: Select
Book SynopsisThe Water Resources Reform & Development Act of 2014 became law on 10 June 2014. Its conference report resolved differences between the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 and the Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Policy makers have recently been considering several legislative options to help finance water infrastructure projects, including projects to build and upgrade wastewater and drinking water treatment systems. This book examines one particular option, a "Water Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act", or WIFIA, program, which Congress included in the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. This book also summarises congressional authorisation and appropriations processes for the U.S. Army Corps and discusses agency activities under general authorities.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Occurrences, Structure, Biosynthesis & Health
Book SynopsisEpidemiologically, nutritious values of vegetables and fruits have been the focus for daily health maintenance and disease prevention. Health phytochemicals such as carotenoids, flavonoids, anthocyaninsm, betalains, vitamines, minerals as well as three major nutrients have been found in vegetables and fruits. Each chapter of Volume 3 describes these phytochemicals and their experimental facts and clinical applications.
£195.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. Weather Satellites: Background, Program
Book SynopsisThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with the aid of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is procuring the next generation of geostationary weather satellites. This book assesses progress on program schedule, cost, and functionality; assesses efforts to identify and address issues discovered during integration and testing; and evaluates the likelihood of a gap in satellite coverage and actions to prevent or mitigate such a gap. This book also evaluates NOAA''s progress on the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) satellite program with respect to cost, schedule, and mitigation of key risks; identifies the benefits and challenges of alternatives for polar satellite gap mitigation; and assesses NOAA''s efforts to establish and implement a comprehensive contingency plan for potential gaps in polar satellite data.
£131.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Agricultural Research Updates: Volume 10
Book SynopsisThis compilation examines agricultural research from across the globe and covers a broad spectrum of related topics. In this book, the authors discuss research including meeting the challenges of food security of 21st century by earthworms; the effect of organic sources of insect pest management strategies and nutrients on cotton insect pests; in vitro culture techniques; nanoscience applied in agriculture for food production; retrosynthetic strategies for the preparation of heterocyclic rings present in pesticides; application of soil and water assessment modeling tools in agricultural research; potato peels in the treatment of burn wounds; and enzymatic saccharification of lemon peel and antioxidative ability of saccharified peel solution.
£195.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Local & Regional Food Systems: Trends, Resources
Book SynopsisLocal and regional food systems generally refer to agricultural production and marketing that occurs within a certain geographic proximity (between farmer and consumer) or that involves certain social or supply chain characteristics in producing food (such as small family farms, urban gardens, or farms using sustainable agriculture practices). Sales of locally produced foods comprise a small but growing part of U.S. agricultural sales. USDA estimates that farm-level value of local food sales totaled about $4.8 billion in 2008, or about 1.6% of the U.S. market for agricultural products. An estimated total of 107,000 farms are engaged in local food systems, or about 5% of all U.S. farms. This book provides background on local and regional food systems, focusing on available data on direct-to-consumer sales, farmers'' markets, farm-to-school programs, community-supported agriculture (CSA), and community gardens. It highlights available resources within existing federal programs administered by USDA and other agencies that may be applied to support local food systems. This book also describes some of the Obama Administration''s initiatives that leverage existing USDA programs to support local food systems. Finally, this book discusses some of the legislative options that have been proposed by Congress and intended to broaden support for local and regional food systems.
£155.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 10
Book SynopsisThis book covers leading-edge research in a cross-section of fields centering on engineering applications including current research data on structure-functional design of new catalysts for engineering of productive and environmental catalysis processes; influence of friction stir processing on the surface modification of the titanium alloy; innovative process energy saving based on enhanced process integration; PC coupling reactions under environmentally-friendly conditions; combustion synthesis of nanocrystalline nickel oxides; materials for 99Mo/99mTc generator columns; fundamentals of singlet oxygen, ozone, and hydrogen peroxide for engineering; and coordinate geometric generalization of the spherometer and cylindrometer
£195.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Environmental Research: Volume 40
Book SynopsisThis series covers leading-edge research focusing on the environment, including current research data on sustainable agricultural development and the environment: new perspectives and policy proposals; impacts assessment of success stories in natural resources management in Togo; cultural predictors of perceived environmental responsibility and sustainable behavior; degraded karst relief; erosion dynamics in lateritic santiniketan badland, west Bengal, India; study of oil recovery in naturally fractured reservoirs considering impact of parameters included in performance of spontaneous imbibition mechanism; prevalence of vibrio parahaemolyticus in Chile and potential use of antagonistic bacterial strains for its control in aquaculture; the environmental perception amongst the inhabitants of Taperoá, an urban area in the state of Paraiba; ecosystem''s role in empowering communities to face global environmental change: community-based ecological mangrove restoration in Thailand; bowalisation; and evaluation of comfort in indoor spaces.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Occurrences, Structure, Biosynthesis & Health
Book SynopsisToday, the vegetables and fruits humans ingest daily contain a multitude of compounds; these include polyphenols, dietary fibers, organosulfides, isothiocyanates, biominerals protease inhibitors and other essential components. Almost all of these phytochemicals are beneficial components for the wellbeing of the human body. Each chapter of Volume 4 describes the phytochemicals and their experimental facts along with the clinical applications that will aid in understanding the purpose of this series.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Optical Communication Systems: Fundamentals,
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Planetary Influence on the Sun & the Earth & a
Book SynopsisThis book is primarily concerned with fundamental components of solar physics, terrestrial geophysics and general climate issues. Phenomena such as planetary influence on solar variability, the Sun''s irradiance and solar wind continue to fascinate members of the scientific community. What is more astounding is the way in which our planet reacts to these occurrences; climate changes, sea levels, tides, ocean circulation and geomagnetism, all caused by the processes mentioned above. The pages that follow analyze and calculate the relationships between solar causation and terrestrial reaction. This work begins with a foreword from Walter Cunningham, the famous Apollo 7 astronaut who in 1968 took part in the first manned space flight. Section A is devoted to the concept of planetary-solar-terrestrial interaction and driving forces that represent a break-through in science. The book begins with a high-lightening of records indicating a planetary influence on solar activity and continues with multiple discussions of terrestrial variables. It concludes with an account of the physics behind the changes in the Sun and in the Earth. Section B presents the remarkable decision to terminate the journal of pattern recognition in physics because the authors concluded that we are now on our way into a new grand solar minimum. This inspires doubt in an accelerating global warming. In the name of science and ethics, five papers respond to this "modern book-burning". Section C is devoted to general conclusions, co-authored by 19 eminent scientists in the field of solar physics, geophysics, geology, hydrology and climatology. It also includes a short note on concluding editorial views.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Energy Efficiency of Buildings in India & China:
Book SynopsisIndia is experiencing an unprecedented construction boom. The country doubled its floorspace between 2001 and 2005 and is expected to add 35 billion m2 of new buildings by 2050. Buildings account for 35% of total final energy consumption in India today, and building energy use is growing at 8% annually. China will account for about half of the new construction globally in the coming decade. Its floorspace doubled from 1996 to 2011, and Chinese rural buildings alone have as much floorspace as all of U.S. residential buildings. Building energy consumption has also grown, increasing by over 40% since 1990. This book discusses the compliance evaluation of energy conservation building code for building energy efficiency in India; and assesses the impact of China''s policies on building energy efficiency and on the market for energy efficiency in the future
£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Case-Based Reasoning: Strategies, Developments &
Book SynopsisThis book systematically discusses Case Based Reasoning (CBR) in the views of theories, methods, and related problems and experiences. The book can be used as a reference in actual applications, in which the research of a few scholars and engineers in the field are introduced. The book is divided into nine different chapters, mainly discussed in the following three aspects: 1) Advances and developments in strategies and specific areas of CBR theory, such as the research of semantic similarity, are introduced in Chapters One, Two and Three in detail; 2) Related research achievements of the applications of CBR in power system analysis, operation and control. These applications include small signal stability early warning, multiple power disturbance recognition, transient stability assessment, fault diagnosis expert system of power transformer, and fault diagnosis and reliability prediction of highspeed railway traction power supply system, which are concretely given out in Chapters Four, Five, Six, Seven and Eight; 3) Applications of CBR in other fields, such as food science, automatic control and mechanical industry, are specifically presented in Chapters One, Three and Nine, respectively.
£148.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Bridge Research & Development for 30 Years
Book SynopsisThis book introduces 53 bridges that the author designed during his period teaching at Dalian University of Technology (1984-2014). The bridges have unique features; some bridges are the first of their kind in China, while the others are the biggest in size. For example, Jinma Bridge is the longest single concrete, single-plane, cable-stayed bridge in the world and Xinghai Bridge is the first double-deck, steel truss suspension bridge being constructed in the Sea of China. Innovation and reasonable structure designs must meet the requirements of applicability, economy, safety, artistic appearance and endurance. Innovation and rational stress are the main concern when considering bridge functionality. Only innovation can make new bridges surpass previously designed bridges. Only rational stress can save materials and reach the requirements of economy, safety and endurance. Teachers, students and engineers engaged in bridge engineering will be inspired from the designing concepts and methods within this book. The author compiles thirty years of work and dedication in the field and shares his discoveries with the readers who are interested in bridge design and functionality.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Organ Manufacturing
Book SynopsisThis is the first time that human organs, such as the heart, liver, kidney, stomach, uterus, skin, lung, pancreas and breast can be manufactured automatically and precisely for clinical transplantation, drug screening and metabolism model establishment. Headed by Professor Xiaohong Wang (also the founder and director) in the Center of Organ Manufacturing, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, this group has focused on organ manufacturing for over ten years. A series of technical bottleneck problems, such as vascular and nerve system establishment in a construct, multiple cell types and material system incorporation, and stem cell sequential engagement, have been overcome one by one. Two technical approaches have been exploited extensively. One is multiple nozzle rapid prototyping (RP), additive manufacturing (AM), or three-dimension (3D) printing. The other is combined mold systems. More than 110 articles and 40 patents with a series of theories and practices have been published consequently. In the future, all the failed organs (including the brain) in the human body can be substituted easily like a small accessory part in a car. Everyone can get benefit from these techniques, which ultimately means that the lifespan of humans, therefore, can be greatly prolonged from this time point. This book examines the progress made in the field and the developments made by these researchers (and authors) in the field.
£265.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Agricultural Research Updates: Volume 11
Book SynopsisThis book examines the most up-to-date research in the agricultural field including chapters on the general authenticity issues associated with various dairy products; enzymatic approaches that can enhance the extraction of food constituents from diverse agricultural resources; recent research on polymorphism of high stearic high oleic (HSHO) sunflower oil stearins; the effects of food processing and canning technologies on the nutritional value of foods; the process of selection and improvement of maize cultivars; the classification, quantification and physicochemical characterization of the mesquite seed protein; an analysis of the technological strategies and research trends that have been developed for the transition of traditional sugarcane field crops to sustainable and diversified commercial plantations; and strategies to conserve water, a key natural resource for survival of life on earth, and one which is a ''vanishing resource.''
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Nanotechnology: Volume 14
Book SynopsisNanotechnology is the study of the controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale and is also very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly. This book gathers and presents data on nanotechnology, including nanotransporters for anticancer drug delivery; nanotechnologies for biomedical metallic materials; environmental contaminants detection and remediation using nanoparticles; two- and three-dimensional structure design of counter electrode based on carbon nanotube/graphene in dye-sensitized solar cells; clathrate hydrates and nano particles; nanoparticles formation via low pressure spray pyrolysis: physical fundamentals and puzzles; examination of non-agglomerated nanodiamonds inside aluminum matrix composites by synchrotron radiation; and fabrication of advanced nanosensors and their applications.
£209.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Agriculture Management for Climate Change
Book SynopsisAgricultural Management for Climate Change includes work from various international institutions that consider agricultural management to address climatic changes and extremes. Our team of editors and authors hope to add a valuable contribution to address global climate change in relation to agricultural ecosystems in vulnerable locations. For this book and its contents, the intended audience includes the international climate change community: contributors to the UNFCCC-IPCC process, policymakers, consultants, project developers, researchers and their institutions. Agricultural Management for Climate Change aims to be a valuable addition to multidisciplinary and international cooperation efforts (policies, cultural practices, new technologies, and adaptation measures), to development and selection appropriate GHG mitigation measures, governmental and nongovernmental agencies worldwide as well as the general public. The editors of Agricultural Management for Climate Change believe the book is an effective tool to help the international community progress in understanding management of agricultures role in GHG mitigation and also agricultural adaptation options. They aim to address climate change through international collaboration and cooperation.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Space Technology Contribution in Engineering
Book SynopsisRemote Sensing is the method of measurement of the object properties on the Earth''s surface using data acquired from aircraft and satellites. This method makes it possible to carry out the measurement from the distance for the purpose of this research and to display those measurements over a two-dimensional spatial grid, i.e. images. Remote Sensing method, which is based on the data accessed from satellites, provides an opportunity to observe and monitor the Earth, collect appropriate information with further processing and integration of the Geographic Information System. This book''s aim is to reveal the opportunities of the application of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System advances in wide areas of engineering applications through analyzing its own achievements and challenges as well as creative sources existing in the indicated area. This book examines the conceptual aspects of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System. Its applications are based on implemented projects and its outcomes found a perfect reliable place in the field of engineering.
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