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Artificial Intelligence-based systems, Cloud computing, Web interfaces, IoT/Connected devices, Smart automation, Real-time monitoring
In an age defined by digital transformation, the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Web Interfaces, the Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Automation, and Real-Time Monitoring is reshaping industries, societies, and daily life. This book explores these interconnected technologies, each a powerful force on its own, yet together forming the foundation of the intelligent systems that drive the modern world. AI-based systems have moved beyond theoretical models to become practical tools that enhance human capability and decision-making. Cloud computing, with its scalable infrastructure and service-driven architecture, enables accessibility and innovation without boundaries. Web interfaces bridge the gap between complex systems and human interaction, allowing data and insights to be understood and utilized effectively. IoT and connected devices bring intelligence to the physical world, turning ordinary objects into data-driven entities that respond dynamically to their environment. Smart automation integrates AI and robotics to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and transform operational processes. Real-time monitoring complements these advances by providing continuous feedback and situational awareness, ensuring systems remain adaptive and secure. This book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies intertwine to form the backbone of the digital ecosystem. It delves into their principles, real-world applications, challenges, and emerging research directions, emphasizing both innovation and ethical responsibility. Scholars, engineers, and policymakers alike will find this work a valuable reference in navigating the evolving landscape of intelligent and connected systems that define the 21st century.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ravi Shankar Garapati
Risk Management: Health Insurance System Sustainability, Parametric Risk Transfer, and Using Accelerated Supervised Machine in Life Insurance Underwriting
Chapter one: Health Insurance Systems and Pathways to Sustainability with Application on the Egyptian Health Insurance System The quest for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)-ensuring all people access to quality health services without suffering financial hardship-is a central target of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (WHO, 2021). The architecture of a country's health financing system, particularly its health insurance mechanism, is the primary engine for achieving this aim. Well-designed systems promote equity, efficiency, and resilience; poorly designed ones exacerbate inequality, foster inefficiency, and are vulnerable to collapse. Globally, successful health insurance architectures, whether based on social health insurance (e.g., Germany), single-payer models (e.g., United Kingdom), or hybrid systems (e.g., Canada), share common foundational pillars. These include mandatory universal coverage, pre-pooled financing, strong regulation, and strategic purchasing. Conversely, systems that fail to institutionalize these pillars, such as the historically fragmented model in the United States, struggle with uninsurance, underinsurance, and the world’s highest health expenditures despite suboptimal outcomes. Chapter Two: Parametric Insurance as a Transformative Financial Mechanism to Bridge the Gap Between Total Economic Losses and Insured Losses and Building Canada's Economic Resilience This chapter explores parametric insurance as a transformative financial mechanism to bridge this protection gap and bolster Canada's economic resilience. By providing rapid, transparent, and predictable payouts based on objective triggers, parametric insurance can stabilize incomes, ensure business continuity, and reduce the fiscal burden on governments in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Chapter Three: Using Accelerated Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms (ASMLA) as a Tool in Life Insurance Underwriting..35 This chapter applies Accelerated Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms (ASMLA), a method employed by various researchers, to enhance underwriting efficiency. We implement different ASMLA models combined with optimized preprocessing techniques to accelerate and improve risk assessment in life insurance underwriting. Accelerated underwriting relies on both traditional and non-traditional, non-medical data used within predictive models or machine learning algorithms to perform some of the tasks of an underwriter. This chapter investigates the application of Accelerated Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms (ASMLA) for risk classification in life insurance underwriting. Utilizing a synthetic dataset of 100,000 applicants, the study successfully categorizes individuals into four distinct risk tiers. The results indicate that the models achieve not only a high degree of predictive accuracy but also maintain explainability, underscoring the potential of ASMLA to render the underwriting process both more efficient and equitable. Chapter Four: Selecting the Optimal Tool(s) of Risk Management This case presents a simulated business facing a known probability of fire-related losses. The person responsible for risk must evaluate five distinct alternatives: from total self-insurance to various insured options. A key alternative involves a proactive loss control intervention—the installation of a sprinkler system—that fundamentally alters the risk profile. Each strategy presents a unique financial outcome, encompassing both direct expenses and the subjective toll of concern. The purpose of this case study is to evaluate and compare nine risk management techniques using two separate decision-making criteria: a) Minimum Expected Tangible Loss-focusing solely on measurable financial losses. b) Worry Method-incorporating both tangible losses and assigned values for anxiety or uncertainty.
Predictive Autonomy: Deep Learning Agents for Insurance Risk and Fraud Management
In an era defined by digital transformation, the insurance industry stands at a critical intersection of innovation, data, and trust. Predictive Autonomy: Deep Learning Agents for Insurance Risk and Fraud Management explores this intersection by examining how the next generation of intelligent systems—powered by deep learning, agentic AI, and cloud-native automation—can reshape the way insurers assess, predict, and mitigate risk. The evolution from traditional rule-based analytics to autonomous, data-driven intelligence marks a profound shift in the operational and ethical landscape of insurance. Deep learning algorithms are no longer passive tools that merely detect anomalies; they are becoming proactive agents capable of self-learning, decision-making, and adaptation in dynamic market and fraud environments. This transformation demands not only technical innovation but also a rethinking of governance, transparency, and human oversight in AI-driven ecosystems. This book presents a comprehensive framework that connects predictive modeling, real-time automation, and explainable AI into a cohesive strategy for modern insurance enterprises. It delves into how generative and agentic models can identify emerging fraud patterns, forecast customer behavior, and manage risk with unprecedented precision. Through the integration of data engineering, DevOps practices, and cloud-native infrastructures, these intelligent agents operate seamlessly across distributed systems—ensuring scalability, reliability, and continuous learning. Readers will gain both conceptual understanding and practical insight into the architecture, design, and deployment of autonomous AI in insurance operations. The discussions span from algorithmic foundations in deep learning and reinforcement learning to real-world case studies illustrating the measurable benefits of predictive autonomy—reduced claim leakage, improved fraud detection accuracy, and enhanced customer trust. Ultimately, Predictive Autonomy is not just about technology; it is about enabling a new paradigm of intelligence that augments human judgment, supports ethical decision-making, and strengthens the financial resilience of institutions. This work is intended for researchers, data scientists, actuaries, and industry leaders who envision a future where artificial intelligence operates not only predictively—but responsibly and autonomously.
Emerging Sensing and Secure Computing in Mobile Crowdsensing System
Mobile Crowdsensing Systems (MCS) rely on the collaborative participation of a multitude of individuals equipped with mobile devices capable of sensing and computing. Together, they share data and extract information to observe, map, analyze, estimate, or predict various processes of common interest. This approach offers the advantage of low deployment cost and extensive geographical coverage, making it applicable in various domains such as transportation, environmental monitoring, smart cities, pervasive healthcare, and more. However, MCS systems often encounter challenges related to security, privacy, and trust. The presence of motion sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes in smartphones is crucial for monitoring our real-world surroundings. Unfortunately, these sensors also make us vulnerable to privacy invasion attacks, where leaked private information can reveal details about human behaviors, physical characteristics, and location. Furthermore, MCS systems are susceptible to side-channel attacks, where the operation of basic sensors can inadvertently leak sensitive data in mobile crowdsensing applications. While traditional cryptography methods can address some security and privacy concerns, they are not feasible for resource-constrained smart mobile or Internet of Things devices, limiting their application in MCS. In light of these issues, this chapter proposes an innovative Proactive Defense Mechanism using Blockchain based Mobile Crowdsensing (BMCS) that aims to intercept, disrupt, or deter attacks or threats before they can occur, ensuring the security of the mobile crowd sensing process. The proposed approach has been thoroughly analyzed, and the security proofs demonstrate that it significantly enhances the level of security in MCS.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sasireka V, Shyamala Ramachandran
Technology, Law, and Management for Smart Societies: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Governance Perspectives
This book discusses how new scientific research can advance technology in the field of emerging digital technologies that reshape innovation theory. We are moving towards an AI-driven, automated world which is partially being driven by the access to data and data-facilitated governance Intersectionality in these drivers of transformation becomes critical for ethical innovation, societal resilience and inclusive growth. In addition to contributions from the perspectives of technology, law and management, this edited volume presents an interdisciplinary dialogue on selected themes which include innovation, classic paradigms and new trends in the area(s) of investment services/markets/community banking convergence. It offers important ideas on AI governance, cybersecurity, data protection laws, smart city development, business adaptability and agility and sustainable leadership. As a whole, the chapters in this book provide evidence of what needs to be done: policies, ethics, and managerial innovation are tools that need to be used so that technology is developed for good and responsibly. Catered to scholars, stakeholders, policy makers, industry and academia in general, the book bridges theory with practice: it suggests potential avenues for the provision of technology-facilitated governance and management processes that foster transparency, accountability and social good. The book itself intends to anticipate the future, about humans’ values and intelligent systems co-evolving to build a smart, fairer, just and sustainable society.
Healing with Herbs: Herbal Therapies for Disease Prevention and Treatment
The wisdom of herbal medicine has been interwoven with human civilization for centuries, offering remedies, prevention, and holistic health support. In recent years, renewed interest on herbal therapeutics has taken the scene out of traditional systems towards evidence based and integrative healthcare. Integrating both tradition and science, Healing with Herbs: Ancient Medicinal Wisdom for Modern Times provides a holistic perspective on the usage of plants to promote health and prevent disease. This volume brings together distinguished scholars, researchers, and practitioners from diverse domains of pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, and clinical sciences. Each chapter highlights the molecular, pharmacological, and therapeutic dimensions of medicinal plants, offering mechanistic insights into how phytoconstituents influence human health. From cancer chemoprevention and hepatoprotection to respiratory care, neuroprotection, gastrointestinal health, and innovative drug delivery systems, the chapters collectively represent the multifaceted applications of herbs in managing chronic diseases. The book emphasizes not only the therapeutic potential but also the translational challenges—such as bioavailability, standardization, clinical validation, and safety considerations—that accompany the development of herbal formulations. Furthermore, special attention has been given to advanced encapsulation technologies and nanocarrier systems, reflecting the dynamic interface between natural medicine and cutting-edge pharmaceutical sciences. It is our hope that this book serves as a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, and students interested in herbal sciences and integrative medicine. By fostering a deeper understanding of herbal pharmacology and its clinical applications, we aspire to inspire future innovations that contribute to sustainable and safe healthcare solutions.
Copyright (c) 2025 Gayatri Vaidya, Latika Yadav, Narendra Kumar Nyola, Rama Kant
Autonomous Databases and Artificial Intelligence: Architectures, Optimization, and Governance
Artificial Intelligence-native databases are currently at the forefront of the rapidly evolving data management landscape. The book examines how database systems are changing to satisfy the needs of real-time, intelligent decision-making in different industries. The transition from traditional relational models to AI-driven architectures, cloud integration, optimization, and new developments like automation, explainability, and security are all covered in the chapters. This book's writing has involved both a thorough examination of contemporary data technology and a contemplation of the field's continuing opportunities and challenges. I want professionals, students, and anybody else interested in the future of databases to be able to understand both basic and advanced topics. I hope it encourages readers to welcome innovation and investigate the wise opportunities that lie ahead. I want to express my gratitude to my parents for their unwavering support during my journey, as well as to my peers, fellow researchers, and everyone else who has helped and inspired me. Their guidance and collaboration have been invaluable in shaping this book.
Copyright (c) 2025 Shashipurna Kurapati
Practical Lab Manual of Pharmaceutical Quality assurance Practical -I
Welcome to the Practical Guide on Quality Assurance Practical Book specifically for students pursuing Masters of Pharmacy PCI degree. Pharmaceutical quality assurance development and manufacturing assuring that product standard for safety efficacy and quality of product. Wheter you are a noise learner or a professional seeking to depend your understanding this guide as your companion throughout academic journey. The regulatory framework to quality control technique from validation protocol to documentation practices and provide a holistic view of quality assurance in pharmaceutical industry. We have endeavour to distill our collective expertise and industry experience into this comprehensive resource. Finally, to the readers of this book we offer our sincere wishes for a rewarding and learning experience.
Copyright (c) 2025 Gaytri S. Dhobale, Dnyandeo Gadave, Amol Lavate, Ram Nikhate
Practical Lab Manual of Pharmaceutics Practical-I
The Practical Book is designed to impart advance knowledge and skill required to learn various concept at pharmaceutical industry for practical point of view. The practical book shall be able to understand a student various knowledgeable element of preformulation study, Active Pharmaceutical ingredients and generic product development. The industrial management and GMP consideration techniques to optimization and pilot plant scale up techniques. The stability testing sterilization process and packaging of dosage form. Book design according to the curriculum of post-graduation course on pharmacy by PCI syllabus all over India.
Copyright (c) 2025 Shankar M. Dhobale, Ravi D. Hole
Applied Mathematics in Integrative Research: Quantitative and Computational Approaches
Mathematics has long been recognized as the universal language of science, providing the foundation for discoveries across natural, social, and technological domains. In the contemporary era of rapid globalization and digital transformation, the role of mathematics has become even more critical. From data science and artificial intelligence to economics, healthcare, and engineering, mathematical tools are at the heart of problem-solving, prediction, and innovation. This edited volume, Applied Mathematics in Integrative Research: Quantitative and Computational Approaches, is an endeavor to highlight the multifaceted applications of mathematics in addressing complex, real-world challenges. The book brings together contributions from researchers and academicians across diverse disciplines, showcasing how mathematical models, computational algorithms, and analytical techniques are being integrated into emerging fields. The chapters collectively explore themes such as optimization, big data analytics, financial modeling, energy management, and sustainability. By bridging theory and practice, the volume underscores the power of mathematics not only as an abstract discipline but also as a dynamic instrument for societal advancement.One of the key strengths of this work lies in its interdisciplinary orientation. Each chapter demonstrates how mathematics interacts with other domains—be it computer science, economics, environmental studies, or life sciences—to generate meaningful solutions. This approach aligns with the growing demand for integrative research, where collaboration across disciplines is essential for innovation. The editors express their deep gratitude to all contributors for their scholarly efforts, and to the publishing team for their support in bringing this book to fruition. It is our sincere hope that this volume will serve as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners, inspiring further exploration into the vast potential of applied mathematics in contemporary research.
The Nanoparticle Revolution: Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
The book " Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems for Enhanced Bioavailability and Targeted Therapeutics" provides a thorough examination of the various nanoparticle technologies that are presently influencing the direction of contemporary medicine. This book's goal is to give readers—from academics and students to medical professionals and business leaders—a thorough grasp of the fundamentals, workings, and uses of several nanoparticulate drug delivery methods. The book is organised into several chapters that each discuss a different kind of nanoparticle and how it is employed in medicine administration and diagnostics. The chapter Gastroretentive nanocarrier drug delivery system, examines methods for lengthening the duration that medications remain in the stomach, increasing their bioavailability and therapeutic effectiveness. A thorough examination of liposomal drug delivery systems is then provided, emphasising their biocompatibility and capacity to encapsulate both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances, which makes them perfect for targeted therapy. The book also looks at nano emulsions as powerful topical drug delivery vehicles, emphasising how they can improve skin penetration, stability, and therapeutic efficacy in transdermal and dermatological devices. The potential of Niosomes as vesicular carriers based on non-ionic surfactants for enhanced pharmacokinetics and controlled drug release is also being investigated. Smart and responsive drug delivery systems (SDDSs) represent a transformative approach in modern therapeutics by enabling precise, controlled, and targeted release of drugs. SDDSs hold immense potential for overcoming drug resistance, enhancing patient compliance, and revolutionizing the future of precision medicine. Beyond delivery, the book highlights the dual function of nanoparticles as drug carriers and diagnostic tools, highlighting their potential in theranostics—the field where therapy and diagnosis coexist. Microneedle drug delivery systems are covered in detail in a dedicated chapter. These minimally invasive platforms provide painless, effective transdermal medication administration, which is particularly helpful for managing chronic diseases and vaccinations. The book spends a large amount of time discussing the significance of nanomaterials in cancer therapy, where their capacity to deliver combination therapies, target tumour cells specifically, and overcome multidrug resistance makes them effective allies in oncology. Researchers, physicians, pharmaceutical scientists, and postgraduate students working on the investigation and creation of innovative drug delivery methods are the target audience for this book. It seeks to give readers both theoretical understanding and useful advice by combining cutting-edge research with fundamental knowledge.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dhara Patel; Khushbu Shah, Yesha Patel, Shreya Patel, Dhruvi Pathak, Kinjal Parmar, Ratna Musale, Meet R. Patel, Dhvani D. Joshi, Maitri A. Patel, Sachi Shah; Dhananjay Meshram, Grishma Patel; Aanju V. Suryavanshi
Sustainable Civil Engineering: Selected Papers from Sustainable and Holistic Approach Towards Supply and Waste Management of Water and Infrastructure 2025
In 21st century, the engineering practices are aligned towards the concept of sustainability. The alternative materials, sustainable structural designs, sustainable resource optimization during the design of civil engineering structures are in high demand. The aim of this book is to bridge the gap between civil engineering practices and need of sustainability. The book consists of the different case studies and designing studies using the different advanced software and soft computing tools. The book is a collection of selected research paper from the National Conference on Sustainable and Holistic Approach Towards Supply and Waste Management of Water and Infrastructure, 2025 organized by Swadeshi Science Movement of India, Delhi in collaboration with Indian Water Works Association, Prayagraj and Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad. The conference received around sixty submissions on the different topics out of which six submission on the sustainable structural engineering are selected for publication in this book. No single book can cover the vast scope of sustainable civil engineering, and this volume is no exception. However, it is our sincere hope that it will spark critical thinking, encourage collaboration across disciplines, and serve as a stepping stone toward a more sustainable built environment. We extend our deepest gratitude to the participants, authors, reviewers and editorial board members whose questions and challenges have continually expanded our perspective on what sustainability can mean for structural engineering.
Copyright (c) 2025 Vikas Shrivastava, Sandeep Panchal, Ankit Kumar
The present volume, Environmental Chemistry: Volume-II, has been designed as a Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) based on NEP 2020 to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical principles underlying environmental processes, challenges, and solutions. Building on fundamental concepts, this book emphasizes the chemical aspects of atmospheric, soil, water, and radiation systems, as well as industrial and toxicological influences on the environment. The chapters have been carefully organized to reflect both theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of environmental chemistry. The book also introduces students to emerging areas such as renewable and non-renewable energy resources etc. This volume is intended not only as a textbook but also as a guide for learners to appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of environmental chemistry and its vital role in addressing contemporary environmental issues. It is hoped that the book will encourage critical thinking, inspire eco-friendly innovations, and nurture responsibility toward sustainable development. The editor gratefully acknowledges the contributions of scientists, educators, authors and environmental practitioners whose research and insights have enriched the preparation of this text. Special thanks are due to the students and colleagues who provided feedback and encouragement during its development. We sincerely hope that Environmental Chemistry: Volume-II will serve as a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and anyone interested in the chemistry of our environment.
Copyright (c) 2025 Benvikram Barman, Bhupendra Singh Banjare, Dolly Baghel, Bharat Lal Sahu, Sangeeta Gupta, Seecharan Banjare
Subtitle Translation and Humor Rendering in Chinese Comedy Films
With the deepening of globalization, Chinese comedy films have gradually become an important medium of cultural communication, and the cross-cultural transmission of humorous elements relies on subtitle translation. This book is inspired and motivated by Gideon Toury (2012) and his Descriptive Translation Studies towards the humor elements, together with the translation of film subtitles in a Chinese context. There are four films that served as the data for detailed analysis, including Goodbye Mr. Looser, Hello, Mrs. Money and Too Cool To Kill. In the process, the authors examine the correlation between the internal and external characteristics of humor translation. It is noticed that these features are also limited by language, cultural, and multimodal gaps. Confused by the manipulation of substituting and rewriting the humor in source and target subtitles, the translators thus need to focus more on the connotation, while its decline should be noticed in cultural meanings. In summary, the study employs DTS to find a more dynamic and mixed-mode approach to analyze the existing dilemma in subtitle translation: the ways to balance equivalence and functionality. The authors hope this book will pave the way for broadening the theoretical understanding of humor translation in film subtitles, especially between Chinese and English. Furthermore, scholars who are interested in cultural adaptation and multimodal analysis may find the approaches useful or relevant in their own research.
The Art of Defeating Death: A Physician’s Journey Beyond the Threshold
Medicine writing has to be more than just treatment algorithms and disease inventories. It’s a bold reaching for conversation itself with death. In the ensuing pages, the reader will not be presented merely with clinical case histories, but he also will receive deep insights into the existential battles fought by patients and caregivers. These moments show how fragile bodies, debilitated by chronic disease or sudden medical calamity, are slowly moved back toward equilibrium with the dogged application of scientific knowledge and inventive medical technologies. The Art of Defeating Death: A Physician’s True Stories from the Frontline of Illness is not an ode to unqualified victories, since all victory in medicine is partial and provisional. Telling Life From Death It is not so much a mystery as a chronicle of negotiations with the border between the living and the dead. — where medical science works to delay, rechannel, or temporarily resist the finality of mortality through the combined efforts of pharmaceuticals, surgical techniques, vigilant care, and human resilience. Every case comes to represent a stage at which the strands of biology, pathology and technology intertwine, but every success has behind it the relentless, sometimes silent work of doctors and nurses, families and patients themselves, all taking part in a fragile yet durable miracle. Here, death is not conceived of as a single foe but as a variety of stealthy assaults: arrhythmic silences, thrombotic cascades, septic storms, metabolic derangements or hepatic ruin. To face these is not simply to use implements of cure but to perceive the art in science, the art of when to go there, when to hold back and when to give over a certain road for another. It is in that art, honed by unrelenting uncertainty, that the possibility of defeating death acquires meaning. This book therefore stands not as a manual of certainty but as a meditation upon complexity. Each narrative seeks to reveal that medicine’s noblest aspiration is not immortality but the creation of reprieve, the reconstitution of dignity, the prolongation of meaning within the finite arc of life. If the reader detects a current of determination in these accounts, it is because medicine, even at its most clinical, is an act of defiance, a refusal to concede to inevitability without first exhausting the reservoirs of knowledge, skill, and human empathy. May these pages, then, not merely instruct but inspire, describe but illuminate & document the science of survival via bearing a witness to the craftsmanship of impeding death.
Nano-Brain Revolution in Alzheimer’s disease: A New Era of Brain Drug Delivery
It is with immense pride and gratitude that I present this edited volume, “Nano-Brain Revolution in Alzheimer’s Disease: A New Era of Brain Drug Delivery.” Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most challenging neurodegenerative disorders, continues to demand innovative solutions that transcend conventional therapeutic approaches. This book brings together insights from researchers, clinicians, and academicians, focusing on the integration of nanotechnology with neurotherapeutics to advance brain-targeted drug delivery and open new horizons in Alzheimer’s management. The vision behind this work is to highlight how nanocarrier systems can revolutionize treatment strategies for AD by enabling precise, targeted, and efficient drug delivery across the blood–brain barrier. By bridging traditional wisdom with modern nanomedicine, this volume aims to inspire novel therapeutic avenues that are patient-centric and clinically meaningful.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nama Nitin, Serakam Panduranga Vittal, Sushil Kumar Sahoo, Rakesh Kumar Nayak, Zeenath Banu, Nihar Ranjan Das, Susanta Kumar Sahu, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Shipra Srivastva, Kaushik Stuti, Rathor Nikunj, Mittal Anushka, Nagar Namita, Subhanshi Vishwas, Km. Pinki, Jatin Agarwal, Binita Ghosh, Rishabh Gupta, Dilip Agrawal, Sudipa Debnath, Kushal Sharma, Khusbu, Jyoti Jwala, Himanshi, Sonal Sharma, Ayush Gupta, Kavita Srivastava, Nikhil Singh Chauhan, Prashant Kumar Gupta, Vrushali Neve, Rohit Doke, Vrushali Bhalchim, Kusuma Kumari R, Siva Krishna Adithya Bhumireddy, Anil Kumar Vadaga, Sai Shashank Gudla, Mirunalini Gobinath, Nivedhitha S, Gobinath Manavalan, Subhajit Dutta, Parikshit Roychowdhury, Sagarika Mukherjee; Rahul Pal, Shivang Shukla, Anjali Rai, Amit Sharma; Kajal Sharma, Shivani Pannu, Surendra H. Bodakhe, Prachi Priya Pandey, Venu Anand Das Vaishnav, Nirdesh Kumar, Nidhi Kumari, Dharmendra Prasad Kewat, Puja Gulati, Puja Kumari, Sonali Mishra, Neha Sharma, Rajni, Anish Sarswa, Ritu
Quality Control and Traditional Methods of Analysis
The dependability of the analytical results is, in turn, based on sound scientific principles, careful laboratory practices and accurate interpretation of data. The book, composed of five chapters, covers almost all of the aspects important to the field of analytical chemistry. The book covers Quality Control and Quality Assurance, the first describing systems and standards that ensure the reliability of laboratory testing and influencing the tests used (and safe sites for taking samples), and so enables an understanding of what is meant by quality. The unit will begin by outlining the basic concepts of quality control, focusing on methods to evaluate and validate the performance of laboratory tests. It then goes on to quality control, addressing the systematic procedures that guarantee accurate and reproducible results in different laboratories, and culminates with a section on clinical trials. Statistical Analysis and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) are also presented as key tools for the critical utilization of data and the guarantee of integrity, safety, and ethical practices in experimental procedures. Theoretical and applied aspects of concepts such as mean, variance, standard deviation, confidence intervals and regression analysis are introduced, assisting the reader in understanding how to derive meaningful conclusions from experimental data. Global quality management systemsincluding standards and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), which define the combination of skill and compliance required in analytical science are given particular attention. Other sample preparation techniques and fusion methods are discussed in Unit III, as well as the challenges associated with extracting organic material for analysis. For several substances, direct testing is not possible unless the sample is reduced to an acceptable form for assessment. Unit III: Sample Decomposition Methods is dedicated to this crucial step in chemical analysis. Fusion method is particularly suitable for the treatment of refractory or insoluble compounds and allows to solub ilize them completely before their analysis. They are in the same way challenging, but that's uniquely difficult because their complicated structures and variable degradation upon heating or chemical treatment make handling a special challenge in order to ensure reliable results. It then discusses Inorganic Oxidant Systems in Unit IV, covering the basic concept and practical aspects related to oxidizing agents used in chemical analysis. Redox reactions are some of the most fundamental processes in chemistry, providing the basis for many analytical, industrial, and biological applications. Unit IV: Inorganic Oxidant Systems – Principles and Practices describes in detail the nature of the inorganic oxidants, their characteristics and their importance in analytical chemistry procedures. This chapter begins with principles that underlie inorganic oxidant systems, including redox potentials; reaction mechanisms; and factors that influence oxidizing power. It then deals with the applications of these oxidizing agents in different areas ranging from classical titrimetric methods to various analytical procedures and their role in environmental and industrial chemistry. And finally, Unit V details the Organic Functional Group Analysis which demonstrates systematic ways of classifying and identifying organic compounds' functional groups, very crucial for understanding anorganic structures. Understand these groups, how to name them and what they do--is crucial for an understanding of organic compound structure and its chemistry. This module introduces the systematic classification of functional groups followed by classical and modern analysis methods. Emphasis is put on the theoretical basis of functional group chemistry and the experimental facility for its existence in laboratories. These techniques are not only helpful for the identification of organic compounds, but also have great potential in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of organic contaminants in pharmaceutical, environment and industrial applications. The book seeks to help undergraduate students achieve confidence in using software for organic compound analysis and also serves as a useful reference source for more advanced students and researchers. Using the analysis of functional groups as a unifying focus, these books provide a more comprehensive and practical approach to learning organic chemistry than do other books at this level. This book is also designed as a textbook for undergraduates in the faculties of biology, biochemistry and biotechnology related degrees as well as for people cum grano salis Biolabore access to research laboratories occupy; It offers science students simple but not trivial experiments for their lab courses. We hope that, by reading this book, our readers will develop an improved understanding of the area and be motivated to appreciate how quality can add to the harmony between good practice, rigour and scientific principles in analytical chemistry.
Copyright (c) 2025 G. Nageswara Rao, Shyamala P. , Voonna Tejeswara Rao
Health is not just the absence of disease—it is the foundation of a meaningful and productive life. In today’s world, where communities face both new and long-standing health challenges, understanding the social and public health aspects of care has never been more important. This book was written with students in mind, to make the subject clear, approachable, and relevant to everyday practice. Each chapter has been arranged in a simple, logical flow, covering the basics of health and disease, preventive medicine, nutrition, hygiene, and the national health programs that shape the well-being of our country. Real-world examples and practical insights have been included to help readers connect theory with practice. At its heart, this book is more than an academic resource—it is an invitation to think critically, to care deeply, and to contribute meaningfully to society’s health. We hope it will encourage learners to view public health not only as a subject to study, but as a responsibility to embrace.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mohan Kumar L, Susheela Rani Sreedhara, Shivashankar Govindan, Prashanth K
Mathematics for Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence: Quantitative Approaches and Applications
Mathematics is not only becoming a fundamental subject but day by day it is transforming into an active tool used to drive creativity, productivity and long term strategic planning in the dynamic world of business and entrepreneurship. With the increasing maturity of digital technology, programmable systems and global commercial environments, novel mathematical methods are increasingly important in forecasting business performance. This book aspires to unveil this new trend of applying some advanced mathematical knowledge into the corporate strategies of our century. Mathematics is used in various fields that result in big decisions by entrepreneurs, from statistical methods and predictive models to optimization algorithms and financial predictions. The revolutionary impact of mathematical applications on risk management, the optimization of supply chains, market analysis or the creation of a startup is what this research should bring us to think about. This book bridging layers from abstract algebra results to practical applications in industry and this is the main contribution of the present study, which includes general proofs as well as case studies. We emphasize recent developments, and the financial engineering, block chain technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics are few examples. This study also contributes to the opening-up of an interdisciplinary approach in which would-be entrepreneurs as well business managers are given the necessary grounding in mathematical thinking, while taking education to a next stage. I thank all of the academics, practitioners and educators who have advanced this interdisciplinary subject and whose work motivates creativity in mathematics and business.
Copyright (c) 2025 Kirti Verma, M. Sundarajan, Alka Gupta, Adarsh Mangal
Living The Miracle: A Journey Where Life Begins
Pregnancy is so much more than a biological occurrence it’s a deeply spiritual, emotional, and life-changing experience. Living the Miracle-A Journey Where Life Begins is a gentle guide designed to walk you through one of the most profound moments of human existence. This book is a tribute to motherhood, a celebration of creation, and a wellspring of strength, support, and wisdom for every woman and family stepping into the incredible adventure of bringing new life into the world. The process is in fact initiated long before conception. We have so hectic a life that it is very easy to forget planning pregnancy. This book is the reason to emphasize on preconception care, and you would be equipped to prepare your body, mind and spirit to this marvelous journey. Even the first part of the book speaks about everything, starting with the knowledge of fertility and the time of conception, and ending with the intentional creation of healthy options and lifestyle changes, which form the basis of the healthy pregnancy and aggressive parenting. As the pregnancy test gave a positive result, the flood of emotions crashed inside one with happiness, anticipation, inquisitiveness, and even fear. During the first trimester, everything is fast changing and, in the body, as well as in the developing life within. The book will take you through these changes, discussing the development of your baby, how to tell that he or she is pregnant, and the most important details about sore and pain, as well as the most important information about the food you eat, sleep, and emotions. The chapters include physical changes, prenatal testing, healthy exercises, psychological changes, and interpersonal relationships. This section is insightful and helpful with regard to coping with body image and connection with mood swings when one is together with their partner. During trimester three, the pregnant couples are particularly excited and highly anticipate. Just as much, you and your child prepare yourself to the next stage. The playlist of this part of the book is to plan to give birth to a baby, it may be planning your own personal birthing plan, learning the manners of the hospital, packing your hospital bag, and doing the thinking work of the childbirth. You’ll gain insight into the stages of labor, pain management, support roles, and the magical moment of meeting your baby for the first time- your baby’s first breath, a moment that changes everything. Living the Miracle is written not just with knowledge, but with heart. It is meant to empower, enlighten, and soothe. Whether you are preparing for your first baby, having a second baby, or helping a loved one through this experience, this book is a gentle companion with heart, science-based guidance, and inspiration. We hope these pages bring clarity to your questions, reassurance to your fears, and courage to your heart. Pregnancy is never predictable, but with the right knowledge and guidance, it can be a lovely, rewarding experience. We hope this book encourages you to welcome each step every heartbeat, every kick, every feeling with confidence and joy. To all mothers, fathers, caregivers, and families this book is dedicated to you. Because in each pregnancy, we are not just developing a baby we are indeed experiencing the miracle.
Copyright (c) 2025 Chethana MV, Muchukota Sushma
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for Medical Image Processing
Medical imaging has become an indispensable tool in modern healthcare, enabling clinicians to visualize internal structures of the human body and detect diseases at early stages. With the explosive growth of healthcare data and the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the integration of big data technologies with medical image processing has opened new horizons for research, clinical applications, and decision support systems. This book aims to provide students, researchers, and professionals with a comprehensive yet concise understanding of how AI and big data are transforming the field of medical imaging. The chapters cover fundamental concepts, state-of-the-art techniques, real-world applications, and emerging challenges, making the book both an academic reference and a practical guide. We have structured the book to gradually build knowledge — beginning with the basics of medical image processing, progressing through machine learning and deep learning techniques, and culminating with advanced applications and future directions. Each chapter is enriched with examples, case studies, and references to ensure readers gain both theoretical insight and practical exposure. This work is intended for: Undergraduate and postgraduate students of computer science, biomedical engineering, and related fields Researchers working on artificial intelligence, big data, and healthcare applications Professionals seeking to understand the role of AI and big data in medical imaging systems It is our hope that this book inspires readers to contribute to the next generation of intelligent healthcare solutions.
Copyright (c) 2025 M Akshara Vijayan, R Jayashree
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: Technologies, Applications, and Future Directions
3D printing or additive manufacturing has become a revolutionary technology that is expected to disrupt a lot of industries. A simple tool for rapid prototypes grew up into the manufacturing method we have now developed. It is possible to generate complex shapes and functional components almost of any kind of material, enabling a new freedom in design and manufacturing. This book is a comprehensive guide to the wide and diverse world of 3D printing and related techniques. We’ll take a look at how it’s being used in applications today, the design considerations you should keep in mind, and how this new technology could continue to evolve in the future. We want to provide you with a comprehensive overview of how 3D printing is molding sectors and the world at large. In order to really get a sense of the significance of 3D printing, one must relate it to the context of technology and history that it has emerged from. The idea of layer wise material buildup, a fundamental aspect of additive manufacturing, originated in the 1980s as an approach to rapid prototyping. Prior to 3D printing, rapid prototyping was a time-consuming and costly affair due to the drawbacks of sharp edged tools, subtractive cutting methods, the frequent human errors, manual skill requirements, and lathe notching among the subtractive cutting methods, that are detrimentally persistent in these technologies, resulting in limited efficiency and tight dimensional tolerances, a significant amount of waste material, and labour-intensiveness. 3D printing was a game changer, it allowed designers and engineers to a produce precision, intricate models straight from a digital file cutting time and costs in half. More and more, 3D printing has become part of the production shop floor and research laboratory, not to mention kitchen table. Photo One great benefit of this technology is that it can process plastics, metals, ceramics, biomaterials and food. The ability to generate custom products where there is demand, without expensive molds or tools, has opened up vast fields of opportunity in aerospace, medicine and fashion. This flexibility makes businesses can tailor themselves in a personal level – therefore easier to be creative. And pot calling kettle, it’s not hyperbole to say that 3D printing is transforming manufacturing from a world where things are made to one where they are created, in which objects of every summer and continent (from design classics to human body parts) do not come into being end masse but custom-erupt in orgy of form and (your) function. By journeying through the current and future potential of 3D printing, this book will launch you into the innovative and emergent world of 3D printing. We’ll examine in much more detail how 3D printing is already revolutionizing traditional manufacturing. This capability results in rapid iterations of designs, shorter lead times, and less waste, leading to an overall more efficient and sustainable process. Such advances do not only lead to cost reductions, but also support sustainable developments considering that the additive manufacturing techniques usually demand less material and energy compared to conventional manufacturing. The most exciting possibility with 3D printing is the opportunity to democratise manufacturing. Small companies, entrepreneurs and inventors now have access to production capability that, in the past, only large budgeted, specialty facility serviced corporations did. And then also 3D printing is, I feel like, taking a bit sort of like some of the extremes of what we can do with design even too. It’s allowing new possibilities in design that in many cases were not achievable before, letting designers push around more extreme forms and structures that do more than simply look cool. Cost of complex production: Traditional manufacturing does a bad job of enabling the production of complex products. Products are designed according to the limitations of the production process. Additive manufacturing, on the other hand, facilitates complex internal structures, lightweight lattice systems as well as functional integration, many of which have been, at best, impossible to achieve or, at worst, laughably expensive to even consider. That’s forcing engineers and designers to start by rethinking how you design in the first place, with new materials and hybrid solutions that can combine many functions in one component. Medical applications of 3D printing have been one of the most rapidly developing areas. Patient-specific implants, prosthesis, surgical jigs and perhaps even bioprinting of tissues are a fantastic advancement in patient care. The technology provides patients customised treatment options according to the specific anatomy, enhancing outcomes and quality of life. Living cells and organs have naturally been an exciting frontier for research, which can potentially revolutionize transplantation and regenerative medicine in the future. Moreover, with the increasing use of 3D printing, ethical and environmental aspects should be responsibly considered. The possibility of IPR disputes, counterfeit products and non-regulated manufacturing all begs questions of governance and responsibility. And just as additive manufacturing lessens waste, energy consumption is still high on some of the processes, which demands constant innovation in sustainable practices and materials. Looking into the horizon, 3D printing looks diverse and exciting. I think we will also see the rise of another trend, such as multi-material printing, an increased focus on advanced robotics (technology integration), AI driven design and process optimization, and growing reach of bioprinting and nanomanufacturing. The intersection of these technologies is projected to enable new products and markets, including smart manufacturing spaces and personalized consumer goods that would adapt to their users on the fly. This book is for anyone interested in the future of technology, including (but not limited to) those that identify as an industry practitioner, academic, student and/or casual observer. We hope to offer a balanced perspective, including the technical explanations as well as how they work, and share examples and experiences from the leading pioneers. In the process of taking this holistic approach, you will also develop a profound understanding of why 3D printing is more than simply a tool, it can be an indispensable engine of innovation. It could revolutionize how we live, work and create. So, at last, the tale of 3D printing is one of blistering change, endless invention and cube-rattling power. From concept models to manufacturing tools and metal or human cells, this tech knows pretty much its only limit is your imagination. By the end of this article you will have plenty of background to understand where it's coming from, see where it's going, and even get some of the itch to roll up your sleeves and get busy with it, as it will be sure to have to interesting insights to spring on us in the coming years. This book has been written in a way that’s is accessible to all, regardless of knowledge. In the introduction, the historical evolution and technological importance of 3D printing are put forth. Chapter: 1 Sub-chapter: 1 Description The basics What is 3D printing The history of 3D printing Types of 3D printing technology The 3D printing process Chapter 2 discusses materials in 3D printing including standard materials, new developments and materials selection criteria by application. Chapter 3Discusses the multiple ways 3D printing is being used in key vertical markets such as medical, aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and education. Chapter 4 combines insights into how things work with a preview of the design process before describing CAD software, a high-level guide to 3D design best practices, and advice for overcoming design challenges. Chapter 5 looks to the future, analyzing new developments, 3D printing as related to artificial intelligence, and the sustainability of 3D printing. Chapter 6 examines the business impact, cost-benefit analysis, success stories, and challenges faced by the business. Last, but not least, Chapter 7 discusses the regulatory and ethical aspects of intellectual property, safety standards and the societal impact of 3DP. We wrap up in the conclusion discussing some implications for transformative possibilities of this technology.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education and Research: Pedagogy, Learning Analytics, and Academic Transformation
This book discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on academic practice and research. This book demonstrates how AI and its applications in teaching, learning, and discovery impact opportunities for educational and scientific innovation. The description raises the good, and the bad, moral considerations, academic honesty obligations that border on cheating and human judgment colliding with automation. Finally, not so much AI as a technology as a disruptive force that is transforming the presentation, acquisition and search for knowledge.
Cooperative Societies: Structure, Function, and Reforms
The ideology of the cooperative movement originated and developed in European countries during the 19th century. Over time, it has emerged as a universal form of organization, present across nations, with the primary aim of providing financial assistance and low-cost credit. The central objective of cooperative societies is to uplift the rural poor and the economically marginalized, thereby improving the standard of living of the working class. While many early cooperatives witnessed initial success, several eventually declined due to unorganized and chaotic methods of operation. Nevertheless, the principles of cooperation have continued to inspire reforms and innovations, reaffirming their importance in addressing socio-economic challenges. This book has been prepared with careful attention to meet the academic requirements of B.Com students from various universities in India who have chosen Cooperation as an optional subject. It covers diverse aspects related to cooperation and cooperative societies, providing both conceptual clarity and practical understanding. It is my sincere hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource for students, teachers, and all those interested in gaining insight into the cooperative movement. Suggestions and constructive feedback for improving the content in future editions are warmly welcomed.
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A Cognitive Linguistic Perspective on English Compounds and Portmanteau Words
Past research on morphological devices focused more on the processes that follow regular morphological and grammatical patterns. Such a focus has resulted in the marginalisation of several creative, productive word-building processes like acronyms, clipped words, and portmanteau (or blend) words. These morphological devices were considered non-morphological and ungrammatical because they did not fit all the necessary and sufficient conditions under the binary feature methodology used by many theories, including generative linguistics. Notwithstanding its various invaluable contributions, this methodology has left several linguistic phenomena unexplained, considering them as exceptions. The present book compares the concepts of compounding and blending. In the literature, while the former is considered a regular grammatical and morphological process, the latter is considered non-morphological and grammatically irregular. Thanks to the aforementioned limitations, the current book proposes an alternative theoretical framework that can explain all morphological processes that assist in expanding the English vocabulary. It is believed that the book has significant implications for categorising word formation processes in general, and compounds and blends in particular. We also hope that the book will also inspire more researchers from diverse domains, especially morphology, linguistic typology, and psycholinguistics, to re-evaluate the other “irregular” morphological devices. It is worth noting that the current book is informed by pioneering prototype theory studies, especially those of Rosch et al. [28,29,61], Cruse [23,24], Aitchison [27], and Lakoff [5,44]. Also, the source schemas proposed in this book were inspired by Adams’s research [7], although the approach she used differs from that of this study. Finally, sincere gratitude is extended to the School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Copyright (c) 2025 Hicham Lahlou, Imran Ho-Abdullah
Digital Engagement and Customer Experience Leadership: Strategies for the Modern Enterprise
The journey toward writing this book began with a simple yet powerful observation: in the digital age, engagement is no longer optional; it is existential. As someone who has worked at the intersection of digital transformation, marketing strategy, and customer-centric innovation, I have witnessed firsthand how enterprises succeed or falter based on their ability to meaningfully engage with their customers. It was my previous educational experience in Digital Business Management and Business Analytics, where I first learned the frameworks and tools that enable data-led decision-making. But it was getting to work on live projects across brand strategy, digital platforms and CRM optimization that made me understand the real leadership challenge is finding a way of orchestrating technology, creativity and empathy. The more time passed, the more I was intrigued by the why customers do what they do, how experience is designed and what means transformation at an enterprise level. This is a compendium of thoughts gathered from decades spent in digital marketing and CX management, as well as the result of hands-on marketing experience. More than just a technical guide, it is a leadership field manual for people taking responsibility for doing great things with others (in their organizations or networks) in difficult and uncertain conditions. Purpose and Scope of the Book This book is designed to serve as both a strategic compass and a tactical roadmap that would enable readers, acting as digital leaders in their organizations, to clearly comprehend ahead of time what forced trajectory & predefined outcome are - enforced reality." The central purpose is to: Explain the evolution of digital marketing and customer experience in the context of technological advancement, shifting consumer behaviour, and business model innovation. Equip readers with the frameworks, tools, and best practices required to craft personalized, ethical, and scalable digital experiences. Demonstrate how leadership in engagement and CX can drive brand loyalty, customer retention, and sustainable competitive advantage. Bridge the gap between academic insight and practical execution, drawing from recent research, enterprise case studies, and platform-specific strategies. The scope of the book spans five critical dimensions: The strategic foundations of digital engagement and CX. The technological infrastructure and MarTech tools that enable experience management. The design methodologies and UX/CX principles that shape high-impact interactions. The measurement and optimization techniques that drive continuous improvement. The leadership competencies and ethical considerations needed for the future of experience-driven enterprise. Whether you're responsible for managing a brand, leading a marketing department, or driving enterprise transformation, this book will help you lead with insight, intention, and integrity. Intended Audience While the digital landscape is vast and ever-evolving, this book is written with clarity and inclusivity in mind, making it accessible and valuable to a diverse audience: Business Leaders seeking to integrate CX and digital engagement into core strategy. Marketing Professionals aiming to modernize their approach and embrace technology-driven personalization. Technology Executives and Product Owners responsible for enabling scalable customer-centric platforms. Customer Experience Architects, UX Designers, and Service Designers shaping end-to-end customer journeys. Data Analysts and Digital Strategists interested in applying analytics to CX insights. Academics and Researchers exploring interdisciplinary models that fuse business strategy, consumer psychology, and digital innovation. Graduate and MBA Students looking for an applied textbook grounded in both theory and real-world practice. How to Use This Book: Academic Readers vs. Practitioner Path This book has been intentionally designed to be modular, allowing readers to engage with it in ways that suit their professional, educational, or entrepreneurial needs. For Academic Readers: The theoretical frameworks, scholarly citations, and curated references in each chapter provide an academically rigorous foundation suitable for university-level study. Professors may adopt this book as a core text for courses in Digital Marketing, Customer Experience, Strategic Innovation, or Digital Transformation. Graduate students will benefit from the integrated case studies, maturity models, and data analysis insights, which can support coursework, research, or thesis development. For Practitioners and Executives: Each chapter concludes with action checklists, implementation tips, and strategic reflection prompts to aid in translating ideas into execution. Real-world case examples and toolkits (e.g., journey mapping templates, MarTech stack builder) support immediate application in corporate settings. Leaders managing cross-functional teams will find leadership insights on how to build capability, champion ethical design, and foster experience-led transformation. Whether you read this book cover-to-cover or selectively based on your current challenges, I encourage you to treat it as a living guidebook, one you can return to as your organization evolves along its digital engagement journey. In closing, Digital Engagement and Customer Experience Leadership: Strategies for the Modern Enterprise is a call to action. In a time where technology enables unprecedented interaction, the true differentiator is leadership, leadership that is digitally fluent, human-cantered, and relentlessly focused on delivering experiences that matter.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rakibul Hasan Chowdhury
Sanskriti and Science: Perspectives on the Indian Knowledge System
I take privilege to present the edited volume “Sanskriti and Science: Perspectives on the Indian Knowledge System,” which brings together a wide spectrum of scholarly contributions from academic faculty, industry experts and students exploring the depth and contemporary relevance of IKS. The diversity of papers and contribution of 115 authors reflects the richness of themes and the academic passion of our contributors. The book covers domains as varied as Ayurveda, Vastu Shastra, Leadership Studies, Cosmology, Feminist Perspectives, Education, Sustainability, Arts, and Literature, highlighting the truly multidisciplinary nature of the Indian Knowledge System. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all the esteemed authors and researchers whose original and insightful works form the backbone of this volume. Your dedication to exploring and reinterpreting IKS has not only enriched this publication but also strengthened the vision of integrating traditional knowledge into contemporary academic discourse, as emphasized by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. As the Editor-in-Chief, I sincerely thank the Associate Editor and Head of IKS Cell Mr. Aditiya Hemantrao Akolkar for his unwavering dedication to bring this idea into the reality, Chairman Dr. Avinash Brahmadevara, Principal Dr. YSS Savitri Devi, contributors, and the management of Avinash College of Commerce for their constant support and encouragement. I sincerely acknowledge sincerely thank the HOD Dr. Uma Bakshi for writing an effective preface for the book. I am confident that this book will serve as an inspiration to students, researchers, and academicians to engage further in “Research on India’s Timeless Wisdom. With best regards Dr. Zaker Ul Oman
Copyright (c) 2025 Zaker Ul Oman, Aditya Hemantrao Akolkar
From Ancient Roots to Nano Routes: Targeted Delivery of Ginkgo and Gastrodia for Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Treatment
It is with immense pride and gratitude that I present this edited volume, “From Ancient Roots to Nano Routes: Targeted Delivery of Ginkgo and Gastrodia for Parkinson’s disease (PD) Treatment” This book brings together the collective wisdom of researchers, clinicians, and academicians who are working at the intersection of traditional herbal medicine and cutting-edge nanotechnology, aiming to create more effective, targeted, and patient-centered therapeutic strategies for PD. The vision behind this book is to bridge the timeless legacy of natural remedies with the transformative potential of modern nanomedicine. PD, with its complex and multifactorial pathology, demands approaches that go beyond conventional therapies. By exploring the neuroprotective properties of Ginkgo biloba and Gastrodia elata, and advancing their potential through nanocarrier-based delivery systems, this volume highlights a holistic and innovative path forward.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rahul Pal; Kamaljeet, Puja Singh, Ayush Maheshwari, Shudesna Sarkar, Jaideep Bisen, Jyoti Jwala, Sonal Sharma, Himanshi, Basharat Nawaz, Sudipa Debnath, Radia Khushi, Kajal Sharma, Pooja Tiwari, Subhanshi Vishwas; Shivang Shukla, Ramesh Kumar Gupta, Anjali Rai, Pratiksha Sharma; Atchutuni V S Ravi Sai Nadh, Sk. Iaefath Naaz, Mohammed Rehan, Shweta Singh, Arushi, Nivedita Adhikari, Reena, Vijay Sharma, Binita Ghosh
Digital Dentistry and CAD/CAM Complete Dentures: Principles, Systems, and Clinical Applications
The field of dentistry has witnessed a significant paradigm shift with the advent of digital technologies, particularly Computer-Aided Design/Computer- Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems. Complete denture fabrication, a cornerstone of prosthetic dentistry, has greatly benefited from these advancements. This textbook, "CAD/CAM Complete Denture: Principles and Clinical Applications," aims to provide dental professionals with a comprehensive resource to navigate the exciting world of digital denture fabrication. Written by renowned experts in the field, this textbook seamlessly integrates the fundamentals of traditional complete denture prosthodontics with the cutting-edge technology of CAD/CAM systems. The book is designed to serve as a definitive guide for dental students, clinicians, and technicians seeking to enhance their understanding and skills in CAD/CAM complete denture fabrication. This textbook is more than an educational resource; it's a gateway to the future of denture fabrication, where precision, efficiency, and patient satisfaction converge. Join us on this transformative journey, as we redefine the boundaries of complete denture prosthodontics.
Copyright (c) 2025 Shweta Kumari, Peter John, S. C. Ahila, B. Muthukumar
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cancer Drug Discovery, Nanomedicine, and Precision Oncology
One of the most difficult medical problems of the twenty-first century is still cancer. The complexity and variety of cancer continue to restrict the efficacy of traditional methods, despite notable advancements in molecular biology, pharmacology, and clinical practice. From medication development to patient treatment, the process is drawn out, costly, and prone to failure. Simultaneously, the amount of biological data from imaging to genomics to electronic health records has increased rapidly, far exceeding human processing capabilities. In this context, machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have become revolutionary forces that have the potential to completely reshape the field of cancer, rather than being supplementary tools. This book serves two purposes. Its first goal is to give a thorough but understandable summary of the present applications of AI and ML in cancer treatment and drug development. Secondly, it aims to stimulate contemplation about the future. Readers will acquire a thorough grasp of this quickly developing topic through in-depth research, case studies, and discussion of useful tools and platforms. We also look at the difficulties with clinical integration, ethics, and regulations that arise with using AI in high-stakes healthcare settings. Concerns of bias, openness, patient privacy, and safety are not incidental; rather, they are essential to creating reliable and clinically significant systems. Researchers, physicians, data scientists, students, healthcare innovators, and policymakers are among the many groups of people this book is meant towards. We hope that this volume will be a source of inspiration and guidance for those who are new to the area or actively involved in determining its future. Human knowledge and machine intelligence will need to work together as cancer therapy moves toward a more data-driven, predictive, and personalized paradigm. In order to provide faster, safer, and more individualized therapies, the ultimate goal is not just to further science but also to enhance lives.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mohammad Habeeb, Hariharan Thirumalai Vengateswaran, Prema Suseela, X. Fatima Grace, T. Sheela Rani