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Chapter Nanostructured Biosensors: Influence of Adhesion Layer, Roughness and Size on the LSPR: A Parametric Study
(2013)
Production engineering
Chapter RoCKIn@Home: Domestic Robots Challenge
(2017)
Service robots performing complex tasks involving people in houses or public environments are becoming more and more common, and there is a huge interest from both the research and the industrial point of view. The RoCKIn@Home ...
Chapter On the Optical Response of Nanoparticles: Directionality Effects and Optical Forces
(2012)
Organic chemistry
Chapter The Influence of Candida spp. in Intestinal Microbiota; Diet Therapy, the Emerging Conditions Related to Candida in Athletes and Elderly People
(2020)
The presence of Candida in the gut is normal, but an overproduction may lead to serious health problems due to an imbalanced gut, causing gut-related symptoms such as bowel movement changes, excessive gas, etc. Some diseases, ...
Chapter Absolute Density Measures Estimation Functions with Very High Resolution Satellite Images
(2018)
Assessment and monitoring of forest structure is frequently done with absolute density measures with field forest inventory data and expansion methods. The development of basal area and the number of trees estimation ...
Chapter Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Mucinous Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, and Survival Following a Mucinous Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
(2013)
Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
Wavelet Transforms and Their Recent Applications in Biology and Geoscience
(2012)
This book reports on recent applications in biology and geoscience. Among them we mention the application of wavelet transforms in the treatment of EEG signals, the dimensionality reduction of the gait recognition framework, ...
Chapter In vivo bacterial morphogenetic protein interactions
(2012)
Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques
Chapter Quality of Information within Internet of Things Data
(2021)
Due to the increasing number of IoT devices, the amount of data gathered nowadays is rather large and continuously growing. The availability of new sensors presented in IoT devices and open data platforms provides new ...
Chapter Multiscale Modeling of Myocardial Electrical Activity: From Cell to Organ
(2011)
Endocrinology
Chapter Screen printed electrodes improve mass transfer
(2011)
Biotechnology
Chapter Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Mucinous Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, and Survival Following a Mucinous Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
(2013)
Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
Chapter Multiscale Modeling of Myocardial Electrical Activity: From Cell to Organ
(2011)
Endocrinology
Chapter Climate Change Impacts on Atmospheric Circulation and Daily Precipitation in the Argentine Pampas Region
(2011)
Pollution & threats to the environment
Chapter Securing the Home Energy Management Platform
(2016)
Recently, many efforts have been done to chemically functionalize sensors surface to achieve selectivity towards diagnostics targets, such as DNA, RNA fragments and protein tumoural biomarkers, through the surface ...
Chapter Effects of Water Scarcity on the Performances of the Agricultural Sector and Adaptation Strategies in Tunisia
(2019)
The chapter aims to develop a regionally disaggregated agricultural supply model for Tunisia in order to investigate the potential effects of increasing water scarcity on the performances of the agricultural sector in the ...
Chapter Effects of Water Scarcity on the Performances of the Agricultural Sector and Adaptation Strategies in Tunisia
(2019)
The chapter aims to develop a regionally disaggregated agricultural supply model for Tunisia in order to investigate the potential effects of increasing water scarcity on the performances of the agricultural sector in the ...
Chapter Herbal Medicinal Products in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
(2019)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, which represents a substantial economic burden for society and significantly affects patients’ quality of life. Current conventional treatments of OA may be ...
Molecular Regulation of Endocytosis
(2012)
Molecular Regulation of Endocytosis is a compilation of scientific "short stories" about the entry of external substances into cells. As one can see from the chapters, endocytosis regulates diverse processes such as ...
Chapter Pollutant Degradation in Gas Streams by means of Non-Thermal Plasmas
(2015)
Biomedical engineering
Chapter Business Process Linguistic Modeling: Theory and Practice Part I: BPLM Strategy Creator
(2020)
The business activities provided within any firm or company should be checked and controlled continuously, while two principal approaches should be applied: (a) qualitative monitoring, (b) quantitative evaluations, while ...
Chapter HLA-Transparent Distributed Simulation of Agent-based Systems
(2010)
Applied mathematics
Chapter Handling Transition from Legacy Aircraft Communication Services to New Ones – A Communication Service Provider's View
(2011)
Environmental management
Molecular Regulation of Endocytosis
(2012)
Molecular Regulation of Endocytosis is a compilation of scientific "short stories" about the entry of external substances into cells. As one can see from the chapters, endocytosis regulates diverse processes such as ...
Chapter The Characteristics of Phytoremediation of Soil and Leachate Polluted by Landfills
(2015)
Diseases & disorders
Chapter Deploying ITS Scenarios Providing Security and Mobility Services Based on IEEE 802.11p Technology
(2013)
Botany & plant sciences
Chapter Advanced Space Flight Mechanical Qualification Test of a 3D- Printed Satellite Structure Produced in Polyetherimide ULTEMTM
(2018)
The aim of this work is to demonstrate the use of additive manufacturing with thermoplastic material in the whole functional structure of spacecraft and to mechanically qualify it for space flight. For such purpose, an 8 ...
Chapter Solid Biomass from Forest Trees to Energy: A Review
(2019)
Among the different terrestrial ecosystems, forests are the most important biomass carbon producers and the ones that store the most standing biomass carbon. Consequently, they are also the major source of biomass for ...
Chapter MATLAB - A Fundamental Tool for Scientific Computing and Engineering Applications - Volume 2
(2012)
Neurology & clinical neurophysiology
Chapter Machine Learning in Volcanology: A Review
(2020)
A volcano is a complex system, and the characterization of its state at any given time is not an easy task. Monitoring data can be used to estimate the probability of an unrest and/or an eruption episode. These can include ...
Chapter Nanotoxicity in cancer research: technical protocols and tips considerations for the use of 3D tumour spheroids
(2018)
The poor clinical translation of oncological nanomedicine products is one of the greatest challenges faced by research today. The use of reductionist in vitro models of human cancer and non-predictive animal models is ...
Chapter Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Methotrexate Resistance in Melanoma
(2013)
Endocrinology
Chapter Introductory Chapter: Agricultural Waste as a Source of Raw Materials
(2018)
Agricultural science
Chapter Shape Optimization of Mechanical Components for Measurement Systems
(2012)
Manufacturing industries
Chapter Characterization of Atmospheric Mercury in the High-Altitude Background Station and Coastal Urban City in South Asia
(2020)
This study is performed to evaluate the potential sources and seasonal variation of atmospheric mercury (Hg) emissions from regional sources and other influences in India. To achieve this, using the gold amalgam technique ...
Chapter Distribution Diagrams and Graphical Methods to Determine or to Use the Stoichiometric Coefficients of Acid-Base and Complexation Reactions
(2012)
Computer networking & communications
Chapter Deploying ITS Scenarios Providing Security and Mobility Services Based on IEEE 802.11p Technology
(2013)
Botany & plant sciences
Chapter Machine Learning in Volcanology: A Review
(2020)
A volcano is a complex system, and the characterization of its state at any given time is not an easy task. Monitoring data can be used to estimate the probability of an unrest and/or an eruption episode. These can include ...
Chapter Periodontal Considerations in Adult Orthodontic Patients
(2017)
The relationship between periodontology and orthodontics consists of a highly complex, bidirectional and close interaction that is nowadays characterized by controversial scientific opinions and clinical approaches. The ...
Chapter Effect of Local Delivery of GDNF Conjugated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Nerve Regeneration along Long Chitosan Nerve Guide
(2017)
Local delivery of neurotrophic factors is a pillar of neural repair strategies in the peripheral nervous system. The main disadvantage of the free growth factors is their short half‐life of few minutes. In previous studies, ...
Chapter Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Fatty Acids of Hazelnut by GC-TOF/MS
(2018)
On the basis of gas chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry, we assessed the constituents and relative quantities of fatty acids extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide in seeds of hazelnut. Hazelnut ...
Chapter Smartphone: The Ultimate IoT and IoE Device
(2017)
Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Everything (IoE) are emerging communication concepts that will interconnect a variety of devices (including smartphones, home appliances, sensors, and other network devices), people, ...
Chapter Nanoparticle Formation by Laser Ablation and by Spark Discharges — Properties, Mechanisms, and Control Possibilities
(2015)
Mobile robot platforms have a wide range of hardware configurations in order to accomplish challenging tasks and require an efficient and accurate localization system to navigate in the environment. The objective of this ...
Chapter Spatial Estimation of Soil Erosion Risk Using RUSLE/GIS Techniques and Practices Conservation Suggested for Reducing Soil Erosion in Wadi Mina Catchment (Northwest, Algeria)
(2021)
To meet the pressing water needs in Algeria, the state has put in place a strategy consisting of the creation of hydraulic infrastructure for the mobilization of surface water resources. In fact, 74 dams are currently in ...
Chapter Secure Platform Over Wireless Sensor Networks
(2012)
Life sciences: general issues
Chapter Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Fatty Acids of Hazelnut by GC-TOF/MS
(2018)
On the basis of gas chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry, we assessed the constituents and relative quantities of fatty acids extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide in seeds of hazelnut. Hazelnut ...
Risk Assessment in Air Traffic Management
(2020)
One of the most complex challenges for the future of aviation is to ensure a safe integration of the expected air traffic demand. Air traffic is expected to almost double its current value in 20 years, which cannot be ...
Risk Assessment in Air Traffic Management
(2020)
One of the most complex challenges for the future of aviation is to ensure a safe integration of the expected air traffic demand. Air traffic is expected to almost double its current value in 20 years, which cannot be ...
Chapter Concurrent Specification of Embedded Systems: An Insight into the Flexibility vs Correctness Trade-Off
(2012)
Diseases & disorders
Chapter Mechanisms of Calcineurin Inhibitor Nephrotoxicity in Chronic Allograft Injury
(2012)
Diseases & disorders
Chapter Unmanned Aerial Systems
(2017)
Unmanned aerial platforms are a means to gather efficiently valuable aerial information to support the crisis manager for further tactical planning and deployment. They can provide continuous support to the coordinators ...
Chapter Cell Culture and Maintenance of the Evolutionary Forms of Trypanosoma cruzi for Studies of Parasitic Biology
(2019)
This chapter aims to present and discuss the main cell culture techniques used for the growth and maintenance of the different evolutionary forms of the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of the Chagas disease. ...
Chapter Facing Malaria Parasite with Mosquito Symbionts
(2012)
Optical physics
Chapter Claystone as a Potential Host Rock for Nuclear Waste Storage
(2012)
Pharmacology
Chapter Influence of Low Pressure on the Stability of Polypropylene Electrets Films
(2012)
Email: consumer/user guides
Chapter Adaptive High Linearity Intensity Modulator for Advanced Microwave Photonic Links
(2017)
This chapter, first, presents the motivation behind the need for adaptive, highly linear electro-optic modulators and an overview of the different optical linearization approaches of electro-optic modulators. Then, the ...
Chapter Hybrid Access Techniques for Densely Populated Wireless Local Area Networks
(2011)
Probability & statistics
Chapter GIS and ex situ Plant Conservation
(2012)
Electronics engineering
Chapter The Impacts of Soil Degradation Effects on Phytodiversity and Vegetation Structure on Atacora Mountain Chain in Benin (West Africa)
(2020)
Atacora mountain is a particular ecosystem of West Africa where soil degradation occurs. The present study assessed the impacts of physical soil degradation on vegetation in the Beninese portion of this mountain chain. ...
Chapter Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Approach Used for Rare Earth Elements (REEs) from Monazite Material, Considering Uncertainty
(2019)
This study describes the development of life cycle inventory (LCI) to rare earth elements (REEs) based on the secondary sources, conducted according to ISO 14040 (2006) guidelines. Monte Carlo (MC) simulation with the ...
Chapter Structural Insight into Regulation of the Proteasome Ub-Receptor Rpn10
(2019)
Ubiquitylation is a posttranslational modification that determines protein fate. The ubiquitin code is written by enzymatic cascades of E1 and E2 and E3 enzymes. Ubiquitylation can be edited or erased by deubiquitylating ...
Chapter Metabolomics for soil contamination assessment
(2014)
Regional geography
Chapter Urban Gardening: From Cost Avoidance to Profit Making — Example from Ljubljana, Slovenia
(2016)
Non-thermal plasma technology is one of those techniques that suffer relatively little from diffusion limits, slow kinetics, and complex geometries compared to more traditional liquid-based chemical surface modification ...
Chapter Integrating Water-Food-Energy Nexus with Climate Services: Modelling and Assessment for a Case Study in Africa
(2020)
This chapter is based on the work of DAFNE project, a decision analytic framework to explore the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus in complex transboundary water resources of fast developing countries. In particular, we developed ...
Chapter Brain-Computer Interface Systems Used for Virtual Reality Control
(2011)
Biotechnology
Chapter School-University Partnership for Evidence-Driven School Improvement in Estonia
(2019)
It has been acknowledged that evidence-driven practices may lead schools to improved instructional practices, student learning, or organizational improvement; still the evidence is underused by the teachers or school ...
Chapter Security Concepts in IPv6 Based Aeronautical Communications
(2011)
Space science
Anopheles mosquitoes
(2013)
Anopheles mosquitoes are highly important insects due to their involvement in the transmission of human malaria and its devastating consequences in endemic countries worldwide. In 2010 alone, malaria was responsible for ...
Chapter The Role of Satellite Systems in Future Aeronautical Communications
(2011)
Materials science