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This textbook shows how to bring theoretical concepts from finance and econometrics to the data. Focusing on coding and data analysis with Python, we show how to conduct research in empirical finance from scratch. We start by introducing the concepts of tidy data and coding principles using pandas, numpy, and plotnine. Code is provided to prepare common open-source and proprietary financial data sources (CRSP, Compustat, Mergent FISD, TRACE) and organize them in a database. We reuse these data in all the subsequent chapters, which we keep as self-contained as possible. The empirical applications range from key concepts of empirical asset pricing (beta estimation, portfolio sorts, performance analysis, Fama-French factors) to modeling and machine learning applications (fixed effects estimation, clustering standard errors, difference-in-difference estimators, ridge regression, Lasso, Elastic net, random forests, neural networks) and portfolio optimization techniques.Key Features: Self-contained chapters on the most important applications and methodologies in finance, which can easily be used for the reader's research or as a reference for courses on empirical finance. Each chapter is reproducible in the sense that the reader can replicate every single figure, table, or number by simply copying and pasting the code we provide. A full-fledged introduction to machine learning with scikit-learn based on tidy principles to show how factor selection and option pricing can benefit from Machine Learning methods. We show how to retrieve and prepare the most important datasets financial economics: CRSP and Compustat, including detailed explanations of the most relevant data characteristics. Each chapter provides exercises based on established lectures and classes which are designed to help students to dig deeper. The exercises can be used for self-studying or as a source of inspiration for teaching exercises.

Water stagnation and submergence is a major factor in rice growing as rice requires substantial water and is grown in paddy fields with adequate water. Water stagnation and submergence happens due to excessive rainfall or flash floods caused by release of water from upstream dams. The duration of submergence can last several weeks, and the level of water may be as high as 100 cm. This impacts rice yields.The book analyses different aspects viz. morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and genetics and reviews the suitability of different varieties for better sustainability and reduction of yield loss. It also reviews the different types of floods, and studies biological changes in indigenous and the recently developed rice varieties. There are seven chapters viz. Introduction, History of floods, Diversity of submergence, Adoptive morphology, Physiological aspects, Molecular and genetic aspects and Yield and yield-gaps. It is comprehensive with scientific dogma, findings and reasonings for students at universities and researchers.

This new edition of The Drinking Water Handbook is thoroughly revised and updated and includes a comprehensive discussion of "forever chemicals" as well as the herbicide Atrazine in drinking water. It presents the latest coverage of contaminants in water, such as personal care products and pharmaceuticals (PCPP), and endocrine disruptors, and examines the security requirements for waterworks and ancillary procedures. It examines the process of producing drinking water-- from sources of water, to the purification process, through distribution systems to the tap, and then to the actual use and reuse of water. It also reflects the latest advancements in treatment technologies and reviews new laws and regulations related to drinking water as well. Thoroughly revised and updated, including a comprehensive discussion of the Flint, Michigan lead contamination event. Offers a systematic, easy-to-understand explanation of the many processes employed to make water safe to drink. Examines what is being done to mitigate growing concerns about disinfection by-products and PPCPs in water. Provides coverage of individual contaminants found in water. Investigates the physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters that must be modified to produce potable water.

This book delves into the very core of our digital existence, unearthing the essence of a digital persona. It's a realm where authenticity meets multiplicity, as we decipher the nuanced art of crafting and managing our online identities. We confront issues of privacy and ethics, exploring the profound impact of our digital footprints on our lives and society. The integration of AI paves the way for an intriguing future, with predictions that challenge our understanding of self in the digital age. Welcome to a world where your digital personality is more than just data; it's a reflection of who you are and who you can be. The main goal of this book is to enable more seamless and natural human-computer interaction. This will provide better personalized experience. Further, this will influence the performance of the user, wherein they will have the support of the machines to achieve their tasks in the most efficient way. This book is the first of a kind in introducing Digital Personality. It provides an overview of the character dimensions and how state-of-the-art technologies would accommodate such a research field. It includes novel representation of character from various perspectives. It also provides instances of applications of this emerging research field.

Research data management is becoming more complicated. Researchers are collecting more data, using more complex technologies, all while increasing the visibility of our work with the push for data sharing and open science practices. Ad hoc data management practices may have worked for us in the past, but now others need to understand our processes as well, requiring researchers to be more thoughtful in planning their data management routines.This book is for anyone involved in a research study involving original data collection. While the book focuses on quantitative data, typically collected from human participants, many of the practices covered can apply to other types of data as well. The book contains foundational context, instructions, and practical examples to help researchers in the field of education begin to understand how to create data management workflows for large-scale, typically federally funded, research studies. The book begins by describing the research life cycle and how data management fits within this larger picture. The remaining chapters are then organized by each phase of the life cycle, with examples of best practices provided for each phase. Finally, considerations on whether the reader should implement, and how to integrate those practices into a workflow, are discussed.Key Features: Provides a holistic approach to the research life cycle, showing how project management and data management processes work in parallel and collaboratively. Can be read in its entirety, as well as referenced as needed throughout the life cycle. Includes relatable examples specific to education research. Includes a discussion on how to organize and document data in preparation for data sharing requirements. Contains links to example documents as well as templates to help readers implement practices.

Focusing on the theory and state-of-the-art technologies of ultrasonic testing (UT), this book examines ultrasonic propagation in solids and its detection applications, and explores the intersection of UT technology with various fields of electromagnetics, optics and physics.UT is one of the most widely used nondestructive testing techniques due to its high performance in terms of detection efficiency and safety. The rapid development of modern industrial products and technologies has created a new challenge and demand for ultrasonic nondestructive testing technology. This book introduces the fundamentals of UT, including sound wave and sound field, interface wave theory and liquid-solid coupled sound field. It then discusses various types of UT methods, ranging from the critically refracted longitudinal wave method to ultrasonic surface wave and ultrasonic guided wave detection methods. Some newly developed UT techniques are also discussed, including phased-array UT, high-frequency UT and non-contact UT.This title will appeal to engineering students and technicians in the field of ultrasonic nondestructive testing.

This book aims to apply state-of-the-art advanced computational intelligence frameworks in healthcare. It presents recent and real-life applications of computationally intelligent healthcare. It also discusses problems and solutions to remote healthcare and emergency healthcare services. Healthcare Analytics and Advanced Computational Intelligence, highlight modern ambient intelligence enabled healthcare models along with advanced topics like quantum computing in healthcare and cryptomedical systems.Healthcare Analytics and Advanced Computational Intelligence examines designing the latest medical systems and models that will allow the societal acceptance of ambience computing in healthcare, medical imaging, health analytics, machine intelligence, sensory computing, medical data analytics, disease detection, telemedicine and their applications. It includes diverse case studies dealing with various clinical based applications. These intelligent models are primarily structured to deal with complex real-world issues in clinical data analytics, by means of state-of-the-art techniques with general implementation, domain-specific solutions, or hybrid methods which integrate computational intelligence with conventional statistical methods.The book is written for researchers and academicians in diverse areas. Engineers from technical disciplines like computer engineering are likely to purchase the book. Various sub-streams like Machine learning, big data analytics, healthcare analytics and computational intelligence will find the book significant for their curriculum.

This book provides a core revision resource for candidates preparing for ophthalmology exams in a direct and logical format. Covering not just Ophthalmology instruments, drugs, emergencies, charts, etc. in detail, but also the related questions that such viva exams may ultimately lead to, like the community, legal and ethical aspects. Ophthalmic specialist trainees, residents, and speciality doctors will find this book to be an essential guide to revising for oral and clinical-based exams in Ophthalmology. Key Features: 1. Covers community Ophthalmology with highlights on legal and ethical issues. 2. Provides invaluable guidance to ophthalmic trainees and residents in presenting their answers in a logical, succinct, and elegant manner. 3. Highlights the essential aspects of often neglected topics like emergencies, trials, etc.

History and Evolution of Aircraft reviews the history of aviation from early history to present day, including evolution milestones of military aircraft, civil aircraft, helicopters, drones, balloons, and airships. It also provides the background and development of different types of aircraft, including manned and unmanned vehicles, aircraft carriers, fixed or rotary wings, air, sea, and amphibian flight vehicles.Covering current and developing applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the book highlights the prospects of future flying vehicles including automotives and jetpacks. It follows the transition from piston to jet engines that include shaft-based engines (turboprop, turboshaft, and propfan), turbine-based engines (turbojet and turbofan), and athodyd engines (ramjet, turbo-ramjet, and scramjet). The book explores flight vehicles' technological advancements and evolution, including their geometrical features and performance parameters.The book will be a useful reference for academic researchers and aviation, aerospace, and mechanical engineering students taking courses in aerodynamics, aircraft structures, aircraft engines, and propulsion. Aviation history enthusiasts will be interested in the scope of the contents as well.Instructors will be able to utilize a Solutions Manual for their course.

The book covers antimicrobial resistance in ocular diseases, including the microbiology of the ocular surface, the history and origin of antimicrobials, methods to detect antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial resistance genes, and the impact of antimicrobial resistance on a variety of ocular diseases. The inclusion of chapters covers bacterial keratitis, fungal keratitis, viral keratitis, acanthamoeba keratitis, endophthalmitis, dry eye disease, post fever retinitis, and uveitis including management and prevention of antimicrobial resistance.Key Features- Focusses on various ocular diseases and their association with antimicrobial resistance Includes data relevant to drug industry to develop drugs for specific ophthalmic use Illustrates ocular surface microbiome under various diseased conditions Highlights the microbes associated with the conjunctiva and cornea of the human eye Enumerates the changes in the abundance and diversity of the AMR microorganisms in the diseased eye This book is aimed at professionals and researchers in ophthalmology, microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, and public health.

Key Features of the new editionBesides a general revision of text and formulae, three new chapters have been added.- Chapter 17 introduces and discusses double beta decay processes with and without neutrino emission, the latter being the only process able to determine the Dirac or Majorana nature of the neutrino (discussed in Chapter 13). A discussion of the limits to the Majorana neutrino mass obtained recently in several underground laboratories is included.- Chapter 18 illustrates the calculation of the mass spectrum of "quarkonia" (mesons composed by a pair of heavy, charm or beauty quarks), in analogy with the positronium spectrum discussed in Chapter 12. This calculation has put into evidence the existence of "unexpected" states and has led to the new field of "exotic hadrons", presently under active theoretical and experimental scrutiny.- Chapter 19 illustrates the Born-Oppenheimer approximation, extensively used in the computation of simple molecules, and its application to the physics of exotic hadrons containing a pair of heavy quarks, with application to the recently observed doubly charmed baryons.

Geographic information and geospatial technologies play an important role in understanding changes in planetary health and the defining the drivers contributing to different health outcomes both locally and globally. Patterns influencing health outcomes and disease in the environment are complex and require an understanding of the ecology of the disease and how these interact in space and time. Knowing where and when diseases are prevalent, who is affected and what may be driving these outcomes are important for determining how to respond. In reality, we all would like to be healthy and live in healthy places.In this book, epidemiology and public health are integrated with spatial data science to examine health issues in dynamically changing environments. This is too broad a field to be completely covered in one book and so it has been necessary to be selective with the topics, methods and examples used to avoid overwhelming introductory readers, while at the same time providing sufficient depth for geospatial experts interested in health, and for health professionals interested in integrating geospatial elements for health analysis. A variety of geographic information (some novel, some volunteered, some authoritative, some big and messy) are used with a mix of methods consisting of spatial analysis, data science, machine learning and spatial statistics to better understand health risks and disease outcomes.Key Features: Makes spatial data science accessible to health professionals and makes health accessible to spatial data scientists. Integrates epidemiology and ecology with spatial data science. Integrates theoretical geographic information science concepts and domain knowledge thinking with digital data. Provides practical and applied approaches for examining and exploring health and disease outcomes. Provides spatial data science skill development ranging from map making to spatial modelling.

This book introduces systematic design process, for product and engineering design projects, by adopting a design model and the use of several design methods. Starting with a product idea normally outlined by the senior management as a design brief, it guides to plan the design process, define the problem, generate and choose a near-optimal or optimal solution and complete the embodiment, all under a systematic design process model. The main strength of the book is its provision of several worked examples in the use of several design methods at all stages of the design process.The book explains how to: Start with the design brief and define the problem by eliciting and refining stakeholder requirements. Establish the functional representation of the product as a Function Tree or Function Structure. Create Conceptual Solutions using twelve different conceptual design methods. Evaluate and prove, that the proposed conceptual solutions are of high grade before choosing one for further development, using Decision Matrix method and Pugh's Controlled Convergence method. Use the Embodiment Design method by Pahl and Beitz to develop the embodiment design for the chosen concept. It is primarily written for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of industrial engineering, production engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering.

Friction Stir Spot Welding offers an introduction to friction stir spot welding (FSSW) between both similar and dissimilar metals and materials. It explains the impact of the interlayer in FSSW of different metals with regards to mechanical, metallurgical, wear, thermo-mechanical, and chemical characteristics.Emphasizing the impact of interlayer on friction stir spot welding of different metals, the book discusses the influence of the interlayer in the process as a new technique. Using aerospace and automotive structures as examples, the book explains how their components successfully employ materials like dissimilar aluminium alloys, yielding increased electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics. It also considers the reinforcement, effect of tool geometry, wettability, and corrosion behaviour of joints.The book is intended for mechanical, materials, and manufacturing professionals, researchers, and engineers working in the field of friction stir spot welding.

The International Conference on Security, Surveillance & Artificial Intelligence (ICSSAI2023) was held in West Bengal, India during December 1-2, 2023. The conference was organized by the Techno India University, one of the renowned universities in the state of West Bengal which is committed for generating, disseminating and preservingknowledge.

The book reviews the application of discrete fractional operators to biological, chemical reaction and chaotic system with applications in physics. The dynamical analysis is carried out using equilibrium points of the system for studying their stability properties and chaotic behavior are illustrated with the help of bifurcation diagrams and Lyapunov exponents.The book is divided into three parts. Part I of the book deals with the application of discrete fractional operators in chemical reaction-based systems with biological significance. Two different chemical reaction models are analysed- one being disproportionation of glucose, which plays important role in human physiology and other constitutes the Lengyel - Epstein chemical model. Chaotic behavior of the systems is studied and the synchronization of the system is performed in this part of the book. Part II covers the analysis of biological systems like tumor immune system and neuronal models by introducing memristor based flux control. There are very few works carried out with flux controlled memristor elements in biological systems- this book provides a new direction towards the study. The memductance functions are considered as quadratic, periodic, and exponential functions. The final part of the book reviews the complex form of the Rabinovich-Fabrikant system which describes physical systems with strong nonlinearity exhibiting unusual behavior. This chapter will provide the study of the Rabinovich- Fabrikant system using discrete fractional operator. The book as a whole will provide a detailed understanding of the importance of constructing models with discrete fractional operators and change in dynamics between commensurate and incommensurate order systems.

There are many guidelines, protocols and advisories that outline how biosafety and biosecurity can be adopted by institutions around the world. Whilst helpful, many of these are tailored to affluent Western nations. This leaves developing nations far behind since their laboratories and institutions are resource-scarce and biosafety and biosecurity are not mainstreamed entirely among the different laboratory workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and academics. Biosafety and Biosecurity: Practical Insights and Applications for Low and Medium-Income Countries aims to bridge this gap by comprehensively summarizing the state and development of biosafety and biosecurity in developing and developed nations in a comparative analysis. This book includes basic concepts and principles of biosafety and biosecurity, including certification and legal frameworks, both international and local, and biosafety and biosecurity across disciplines including environmental, medical, and special topics that are relevant to countries with comparable conditions. This proposed book solves the problem of the lack of a prescribed professional title that comprehensively summarizes the state and development of biosafety and biosecurity throughout the world, allowing the reader a 360 view of the subject area.This book will appeal to a global audience of biorisk officers, health and safety professionals and specialists in the life sciences, health and allied fields, environmental science, engineering, and plant and animal agriculture.

This book focuses on the advantageous features of membrane technology in petroleum industries, with an emphasis on membrane materials and the application of membranes in the separation of olefin-paraffin, oil-water, aliphatic-aromatics, heavy metals, etc., along with other applications like waste management, sulfur emission, enhanced oil recovery, and so forth. It also discusses the design and development of membranes from novel materials, the challenges of new materials for membrane applications, membrane-based processes, and application of novel membrane-based processes in the petroleum industry.Features: - Addresses the fundamental applications of membranes in petroleum industrial separation processes.- Highlights the role of membrane technology in waste management in petroleum industries.- Includes novel engineered membrane materials.- Discusses methods of extracting valuable substances from produced water and membrane fouling control.- Emphasizes solving industrial problems pertinent to membrane usage.This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical and petroleum engineering and membrane technology.

This edited volume presents a comprehensive discussion of emerging sustainable and renewable composites from tropical fibres and provides an in-depth analysis of their prospective applications as replacements for conventional petroleum-based packaging and the challenges regarding this.The reader will gain a comprehensive understanding of the development and characterization of sustainable and renewable composites from fibres such as sugar palm, kenaf, sisal, curau, and coir. They will also learn about new potential materials from such fibres and their potential use in various nanoelectronics applications. Each chapter provides recent insight from some of the field's most prominent industry and academic professionals. Chapter contributors present valuable case studies and describe related environmental issues, environmental advantages, and challenges. Topics include biodegradability, tensile and other physical properties, and applications. Consequently, readers can apply this knowledge to the further development of sustainable and renewable composites toward their global use in place of petroleum-based materials and in new electronics products.This book is an invaluable and accessible guide for researchers and postgraduate students of composites engineering and nanotechnology who wish to learn more about composites from tropical fibres and their applications. The practical information will benefit those who wish to advance research in this field and promote the adoption of these materials in areas including packaging and nanoelectronics.

Nanofluids provides insight to the mathematical, numerical, and experimental methodologies of the industrial application of nanofluids. It covers the fundamentals and applications of nanofluids in heat and mass transfer. Thoroughly covering the thermo-physical and optical properties of nanofluids in various operations, the book highlights the necessary parameters for enhancing their performance. It discusses the application of nanofluids in solar panels, car radiators, boiling operations, and CO2 absorption and regeneration. The book also considers the numeric approach for heat and mass transfer and applications, in addition to the challenges of nanofluids in industrial processes. The book will be a useful reference for researchers and graduate students studying nanotechnology and nanofluids advancements within the fields of mechanical and chemical engineering.

Forecasting deals with the uncertainty of the future. To be effective, forecasting models should be timely available, accurate, reliable, and compatible with existing database. Accurate projection of the future is of vital importance in supply chain management, inventory control, economic condition, technology, growth trend, social change, political change, business, weather forecasting, stock price prediction, earthquake prediction, etc. AI powered tools and techniques of forecasting play a major role in improving the projection accuracy. The software running AI forecasting models use machine learning to improve accuracy. The software can analyse the past data and can make better prediction about the future trends with higher accuracy and confidence that favours for making proper future planning and decision. In other words, accurate forecasting requires more than just the matching of models to historical data.The book covers the latest techniques used by managers in business today, discover the importance of forecasting and learn how it's accomplished. Readers will also be familiarised with the necessary skills to meet the increased demand for thoughtful and realistic forecasts.

Tracing its roots back to World War II, Operations Research (OR) has become a vital tool in military and defense strategy. The second edition of the Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research highlights this evolution, showcasing how OR integrates with cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data analytics. This edition is more than a historical account; it is a practical guide. The volume features expert voices and offers insights into OR applications in modern security challenges. Readers will discover a blend of theory and real-world case studies, making it an essential resource for both newcomers and seasoned defense analysis professionals. Dive into this handbook to explore the rich, dynamic field of military and defense operations research, a discipline at the heart of global security and strategic decision-making.New to the second edition: Re-organized into a three-part structure. Extensive revisions throughout. Numerous new exercises, examples, and case studies. Several new chapters.

Phycoremediation is an alternative method of water and wastewater remediation, which includes the use of algae for treatment, and is an environmentally friendly and sustainable technology. More conventional methods of wastewater treatment have been successful in the removal of conventional contaminants from the water; however, these techniques typically require more time and energy than phycoremediation. Phycoremediation of Wastewater: Practical Applications for Sustainability focuses on the latest developments in water remediation, as well as the major challenges faced by municipalities implementing large scale phycoremediation operations. It also addresses the latest advancements in the field as well as the future applications and techniques to make water remediation processes more environmentally sustainable. Focuses on the latest developments in phycoremediation and outlines the major challenges in large scale operation and implementation. Explores the future scope of the remediation techniques to make processes more sustainable going forward.

Digital marketing is not a new concept, it is not a trend, and it is not a fad either. Digital marketing has existed for over twenty years and is currently applied in all areas and marketing activities. For this reason, it is necessary to know the changes it has brought about, both in the theoretical framework, so that it can be taught, and from an empirical perspective, so that it can be applied in real contexts. The changes have been profound and far-reaching.This work addresses this theme, aiming to analyse the transversal impact of the digital in the different marketing sectors, describing the profound changes that the digital has provoked in the main marketing activities and their sectors, also referring to the current practices in use in each included topic. It begins by looking at the classic marketing topics, opening with an analysis of the impact that digital has had and is having on the marketing strategy of organisations, moving on to the study of consumer behaviour in an era of continuous use of electronic devices. This is followed by a new topic which is marketing research and data analysis, in a context where managers now have, more data, information and knowledge about the organisation, competitors, consumers and the wider environment than ever before. Marketing themes were also identified that have been significantly changed with digital. Communication is another of the themes of reference, with profound changes in recent times, followed by management of sales teams, supply chain management, relationship marketing, and internal marketing. The last chapters are also relevant contributions, being dedicated to marketing sectors: services, B2B marketing, internationalisation, politics, tourism, and NGOs.

Recovery of Lithium from Primary and Secondary Resources: Recycling Technologies of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries presents a state-of-the-art review of recent advances in the lithium recovery from primary sources and recycling technologies of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). It examines the recovery of lithium from ores and brines as well as from secondary sources and provides an introduction to the classification and the structure of LIBs. It explains the development of LIBs for electric vehicles and addresses the potential impact of spent LIBs in the environment. Further, it also addresses the multiple treatment protocols for the recycling of LIBs and discusses the high value-added products from these processes. The book provides an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers in academia, industry, and governments around the globe.

Since the discovery and successful deployment of salvarsan to treat syphilis, as well as cisplatin as a cancer drug, the field of metallodrugs has been flourishing. In addition to therapeutic applications, metals and metal-containing molecules have properties, such as an electrochemical or an optical signal, used to diagnose biologically relevant molecules or unravel cellular metabolism. Metals are part of the essential elements for life, and of increased attention in nutraceuticals. Most of the current diagnosis processes, therapeutics and nutraceuticals are based on organic molecules. MILS-26 reviews the most recent metal-containing molecules and nanomaterials for diagnosis and therapy. Features: The field of metallodrugs has been flourishing and this areas of research can be used to diagnose specific biologically relevant molecules or unravel cellular metabolism. Discusses the properties and therapeutic applications of metals and metal-containing molecules including an electrochemical or optical signal for diagnosis of biologically relevant molecules. Endorses and stimulates research in the vibrant field of biological inorganic chemistry. Reviews the most current research supporting the relevance of metal-containing molecules and nanomaterials for diagnosis and therapy. The authors are preeminent bioinorganic and medicinal inorganic chemists and review the most current research in this field.

Want to work as an Animator in the video games industry? Then this is the book for you; a friendly guide to understanding the industry that offers practical advice and guidance to prepare you for the challenge!This book covers every step of the way from picking universities through to your first year on the job. Outlining the whole job application process, with essential dos & don'ts, it also includes helpful animator-specific tips that might come in handy in those early years! Drawing from personal experience, along with interviews from 10 incredibly talented people within the industry, this book ensures you feel supported and ready to enter the industry. From lessons learned to mistakes made, tackling imposter syndrome to finding friends, this book shares plenty for the reader to take away with them - even if that is just a bunch of things they know not to do... A beginner's guide to life as an Animator, this book is an invaluable resource for aspiring and seasoned pros alike.

The proposed book is designed as a reference text and provides a comprehensive overview of conceptual and practical knowledge about deep learning in medical image processing techniques. The post-pandemic situation teaches us the importance of doctors, medical analysis, and diagnosis of diseases in a rapid manner. This book provides a snapshot of the state of current research between deep learning, medical image processing, and healthcare with special emphasis on saving human life. The chapters cover a range of advanced technologies related to patient health monitoring, predicting diseases from genomic data, detecting artefactual events in vital signs monitoring data, and managing chronic diseases.-Delivers an ideal introduction to image processing in medicine, emphasizing the clinical relevance and special requirements of the field.-Presents key principles by implementing algorithms from scratch and using simple MATLAB/Octave scripts with image data.-Provides an overview of the physics of medical image processing alongside discussing image formats and data storage, intensity transforms, filtering of images and applications of the fourier transform, three-dimensional spatial transforms, volume rendering, image registration, and tomographic reconstruction-Highlights the new potential applications of machine learning techniques to the solution of important problems in biomedical image applications.The book is for students, scholars and professionals of biomedical technology and healthcare data analytics.

Haematology encompasses a broad range of topics ranging from common and relatively benign conditions such as iron deficiency anaemia, hereditary diseases such as thalassaemia, to haematological malignancies that are often life-threatening. Burgeoning information arising from technological advances in recent years has made these subjects particularly challenging for medical students and non-specialist medical practitioners. This book aims to highlight the pathophysiology, clinical presentations and basic principles in the investigations and managements of haematological diseases that are prevalent in Asia. Each chapter begins with a real-case clinical scenario, followed by a set of questions and is complemented by photomicrographs, data charts and illustrations. Readers will have a grasp of the basic knowledge in haematology and the book will be a useful reference in their academic study and clinical encounters.

Coral Reefs and Associated Marine Fauna around the Arabian Peninsula is a unique text that contains studies on a diverse range of topics related to the biology of the Red Sea and Arabian (Persian) Gulf region.Containing invited and peer-reviewed chapters, this book is a compilation of the works of various experts in their respective fields. The authors delve into the marine fauna around the Arabian Peninsula including marine reptiles and mammals, coral reefs, fish, invertebrates, algae and phytoplankton. They also explore the resulting from anthropogenic and climate effects.This book will be a helpful resource for researchers in Geotechnics and Biology. It will also be a valuable read for anyone interested in the biology of these two warm semi-isolated seas with their unique environments.