Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Provides a strategic framework for people who practice UX research who wish to be heard by their stakeholders. This title gives you the techniques needed to involve stakeholders throughout the process of planning, execution, analysis, and reporting UX research.

Ecological modelling has developed rapidly in recent decades, with the focus primarily on the restoration of lakes and wetlands. Ecological Modelling and Engineering in Lakes and Wetlands presents the progress being made in modelling for a wealth of applications. It covers the older biogeochemical models still in use today, structurally dynamic models, 3D models, biophysical models, entire watershed models, and ecotoxicological models, as well as the expansion of modeling to the Arctic and Antarctic climate-zones. The book also addresses modelling the effect of climate change, including the development of ecological models for addressing storm water pond issues, which are increasingly important in urban regions where more concentrated rainfalls are a consequence of climate change. The ecological engineering topics covered in the book also emphasize the advancements being made in applying ecological engineering regimes for better environmental management of lakes and wetlands. Examines recent progress towards a better understanding of these two important ecosystemsPresents new results and approaches that can be used to develop better modelsDiscusses how to increase the synergistic effect between ecosystems engineering and modelling

Biorefineries outlines the processes and steps to successfully scale up production of two types of biofuels, butanol and ethanol, from cellulosic residues for commercial purposes. It covers practical topics, including biomass availability, pretreatment, fermentation, and water recycling, as well as policy and economic factors. This reflects the unique expertise of the editor team, whose backgrounds range from wood and herbaceous feedstocks to process economics and industrial expertise. The strategies presented in this book help readers to design integrated and efficient processes to reduce the cost of production and achieve an economically viable end product Outlines the economic benefits of designing a single operational process.Includes all currently available processes on pretreatment, fermentation and recoveryCovers all pretreatment, fermentation, and product recovery optionsFocuses on biofuels but acts as a stepping stone to develop cost-efficient processes for an array of commodity chemicals

What conclusions can be drawn from recent advances in international trade and international macroeconomics? By addressing issues while enabling deeper and sharper analyses of old issues, this book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the global economy. It focuses on developing questions and opportunities for future research.

A short guide for managers to introduce big data technology to their organizations and change the culture and expectations around information management.

Examines major areas of basic and clinical research within neuroscience, as well as emerging and promising subfields. This title focuses on the neurosciences, neurology, and literature that shows how science and the humanities can come together - and have come together in the past.

Focuses on the applying brain plasticity to advance and recover human ability. This title starts off discussing brain plasticity in the young, adults and old brains with follow on discussions regarding the type of neuroscience-based training that is on offer in impaired child populations as well as discussing the therapeutics involved in adults.

Brings biology and engineering together to address the challenges of future energy needs. This book consolidates the most recent research on technologies, concepts, and commercial developments in various types of used biofuels and integrated biorefineries, across the disciplines of biochemistry, biotechnology, phytology, and microbiology.

Heuristic evaluation is perhaps the best-known inspection method, requiring a group of evaluators to review a product against a set of general principles. This book covers five inspection methods: heuristic evaluation, perspective-based user interface inspection, cognitive walkthrough, pluralistic walkthrough, and formal usability inspections.