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Game Usability Advice from the Experts for Advancing UX Strategy and Practice in Videogames

Game Usability Advice from the Experts for Advancing UX Strategy and Practice in Videogames

This book introduces the basics in game usability and overall game UX mindset and techniques as well as looking at current industry best practices and trends. Fully updated for its second edition it includes practical advice on how to include usability in already tight development timelines and how to advocate for UX and communicate results to higher-ups effectively. The book begins with an introduction to UX strategy considerations for games and to UX design before moving on to cover core user research and usability techniques as well as how to fit UX practices into the business process. It provides considerations of player differences and offers strategies for inclusion as well as chapters that give platform and context specific advice. With a wealth of new interviews with industry leaders and contributions from the very best in game UX the book also includes brand new chapters on: Accessibility Mobile Game Usability Data Science Virtual and Augmented Reality Esports This book will be vital reading for all professional game developers and game UX advocates as well as those students aspiring to work in game development and game UX. | Game Usability Advice from the Experts for Advancing UX Strategy and Practice in Videogames

GBP 44.99
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Think Like a UX Researcher How to Observe Users Influence Design and Shape Business Strategy

Think Like a UX Researcher How to Observe Users Influence Design and Shape Business Strategy

Think Like a UX Researcher will challenge your preconceptions about user experience (UX) research and encourage you to think beyond the obvious. You’ll discover how to plan and conduct UX research analyze data persuade teams to take action on the results and build a career in UX. The book will help you take a more strategic view of product design so you can focus on optimizing the user’s experience. UX Researchers Designers Project Managers Scrum Masters Business Analysts and Marketing Managers will find tools inspiration and ideas to rejuvenate their thinking inspire their team and improve their craft. In this newly revised Second Edition the authors have added six new essays that look at how UX research methods have changed in the last few years why remote methods should not be the only tools you use what to do about difficult test participants how to improve your survey questions how to identify user goals when you can’t directly observe users and how understanding your own epistemological bias will help you become a more persuasive UX researcher. Key Features Provides a dive-in-anywhere book that offers practical advice and topical examples. Includes thought triggers exercises and scenarios to test your knowledge of UX research. Features workshop ideas to build a development team’s UX maturity. Discusses war stories from seasoned researchers to show you how UX research methods can be tailored to your own organization. | Think Like a UX Researcher How to Observe Users Influence Design and Shape Business Strategy

GBP 48.99
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What UX is Really About Introducing a Mindset for Great Experiences

What UX is Really About Introducing a Mindset for Great Experiences

In this not-too-long and easy-to-read book author Celia Hodent presents a clear overview of the challenges demands and rewards of becoming a user experience professional. If this field interests you there’s no better place to start than with the volume you now hold in your hand. Alan Cooper Ancestry Thinker Software Alchemist Regenerative Rancher Author of The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: Why High Tech Products Drive Us Crazy and How to Restore the Sanity The main objective of What UX is Really About: Introducing a Mindset for Great Experiences is to provide a quick introduction to user experience (UX 101) for students professionals or simply curious readers who want to understand this trendy yet commonly misunderstood practice better. Readers will learn that UX is much more than a set of techniques guidelines and tools. It is a mindset; a philosophy that takes the perspective of the humans that will use a product. It is about solving their problems offering them a pleasurable experience and building a win-win long-lasting relationship between them and the company developing the product. Above all it is about improving people’s lives with technology. What UX is Really About is informative concise and provides readers with a high-level overview of the science design and methodologies of UX. KEY FEATURES: • The most approachable and concise introduction book about UX. • Easy to read and aims to popularize the UX mindset while debunking its main misconceptions. • Small format size makes it easy to carry around. • Includes content relatable and meaningful to the readers by taking many examples from everyday life with a conversational and light writing style. • Tackles the psychology design research process strategy and ethics behind offering the best experience with products systems or services. • Includes a glossary. Celia Hodent holds a PhD in psychology and is a leading expert in the application of cognitive science and psychology to product development with over 13 years of experience in the development of UX strategy in video game studios such as Ubisoft LucasArts and Epic Games (Fortnite). She currently leads an independent UX consultancy working with a wide range of international media and enterprise companies to help ensure their products are engaging successful and respectful of users. Celia conducts workshops and provides guidance on the topics of game-based UX playful learning (gamification) ethics implicit biases and inclusion in tech. Celia is the author of The Gamer’s Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design and The Psychology of Video Games. | What UX is Really About Introducing a Mindset for Great Experiences

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The Gamer's Brain How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design

The Gamer's Brain How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design

Making a successful video game is hard. Even games that are well-received at launch may fail to engage players in the long term due to issues with the user experience (UX) that they are delivering. That’s why makers of successful video games like Fortnite and Assassin’s Creed invest both time and money perfecting their UX strategy. These top video game creators know that a bad user experience can ruin the prospects for any game regardless of its budget scope or ambition. The game UX accounts for the whole experience players have with a video game from first hearing about it to navigating menus and progressing in the game. UX as a discipline offers guidelines to assist developers in creating the optimal experience they want to deliver including shipping higher quality games (whether indie triple-A or serious games) and meeting business goals - all while staying true to design vision and artistic intent. At its core UX is about understanding the gamer’s brain: understanding human capabilities and limitations to anticipate how a game will be perceived the emotions it will elicit how players will interact with it and how engaging the experience will be. This book is designed to equip readers of all levels from student to professional with cognitive science knowledge and user experience guidelines and methodologies. These insights will help readers identify the ingredients for successful and engaging video games empowering them to develop their own unique game recipe more efficiently while providing a better experience for their audience. The Gamer's Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design Is written by Celia Hodent - a UX expert with a PhD in psychology who has been working in the entertainment industry for over 10 years including at prominent companies such as Epic Games (Fortnite) Ubisoft and LucasArts. Major themes explored in this book: Provides an overview of how the brain learns and processes information by distilling research findings from cognitive science and psychology research in a very accessible way. Topics covered include: neuromyths perception memory attention motivation emotion and learning. Includes numerous examples from released games of how scientific knowledge translates into game design and how to use a UX framework in game development. Describes how UX can guide developers to improve the usability and the level of engagement a game provides to its target audience by using cognitive psychology knowledge implementing human-computer interaction principles and applying the scientific method (user research). Provides a practical definition of UX specifically applied to games with a unique framework. Defines the most relevant pillars for good usability (ease of use) and good engage-ability (the ability of the game to be fun and engaging) translated into a practical checklist. Covers design thinking game user research game analytics and UX strategy at both a project and studio level. This book is a practical tool that any professional game developer or student can use right away and includes the most complete overview of UX in games existing today. | The Gamer's Brain How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design

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Winning Together A UX Researcher's Guide to Building Strong Cross-Functional Relationships

Winning Together A UX Researcher's Guide to Building Strong Cross-Functional Relationships

UX research the key to comprehending users' behaviors motivations and preferences for developing delightful experiences thrives on effective teamwork and collaboration. This comprehensive guide brings together the expertise and insights from seasoned researchers cross-functional partners and product leaders in order to transform how you collaborate and unlock the true potential of UX research. Key Features Includes a comprehensive selection of ready-to-use templates Incorporates insights and advice from cross-functional stakeholders Offers a wide range of strategies tailored to various expertise levels catering to both novice and advanced practitioners Presents universally applicable methodologies and insights equipping a diverse range of researchers including consultants vendors and in-house professionals From experienced professionals to those just starting out and freelancers to in-house researchers this comprehensive guide offers practical strategies to navigate the pitfalls of UX research enhancing collaboration and ultimately driving success. | Winning Together A UX Researcher's Guide to Building Strong Cross-Functional Relationships

GBP 42.99
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Advances in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Catalysts and Catalysis

Advances in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Catalysts and Catalysis

Rising oil costs have stimulated significant interest in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) as a method for producing a synthetic petroleum substitute. Drawn from the proceedings at a symposium held during the 236th meeting of the American Chemical Society in Philadelphia in August 2008 Advances in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Catalysts and Catalysis explores the recent developments in Fischer-Tropsch technology which holds great promise in the area of renewable resources. Expert contributors explore a range of issuesThe book focuses on three main themes: catalyst preparation and activation reaction mechanism and process-related topics. A panel of expert contributors discusses synthesis of catalysts carbon nanomaterials nitric oxide calcinations the influence of carbon catalytic performance issues chelating agents and Cu and alkali promoters. They also explore Co/silica catalysts thermodynamic control the Two Alpha model co-feeding experiments internal diffusion limitations Fe-LTFT selectivity and the effect of co-fed water. Lastly the book examines cross-flow filtration kinetic studies reduction of CO2 emissions syncrude and low-temperature water-gas shift. Attaining the maximum catalytic activity and catalyst lifeThe themes explored in the book demonstrate that while the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) has advanced in maturity many issues remain concerning the preparation of increasingly active catalysts and the method of activation to attain the maximum catalytic activity and catalyst life. The book includes coverage of the structural features their changes and the application of increasingly sophisticated characterization techniques shedding light on the reaction mechanism and providing a glimpse into the processes and reaction rates under realistic commercial process conditions.

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Handbook of Usability and User-Experience (UX) 2-Volume Set

Handbook of Usability and User-Experience (UX) 2-Volume Set

This two-volume handbook set introduces the state-of-the-art development in research and applications related to usability and user-experience. Volume one includes methods and techniques and volume two covers research and case Studies. This handbook set is essential for everyone that is interested in understanding how the principles of usability and user-experience can contribute to a design that ensures that the needs of the users have been properly met. The books will cover several areas such as the conceptual aspects of usability and user-experience the knowledge of human characteristics in design the methodological aspects; the books will include intervention examples of consumer products digital systems and augmented and virtual realities. This set will be of interest to those working in the fields of ergonomics designers engineers as well as students and practitioners. | Handbook of Usability and User-Experience (UX) 2-Volume Set

GBP 205.00
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Handbook of Usability and User-Experience Methods and Techniques

Handbook of Usability and User-Experience Methods and Techniques

Handbook of Usability and User Experience: Methods and Techniques is concerned with emerging usability and user experience in design concepts theories and applications of human factors knowledge focusing on the discovery design and understanding of human interaction and usability issues with products and systems for their improvement. This volume presents methods and techniques to design products systems and environments with good usability accessibility and user satisfaction. It introduces the concepts of usability and its association with user experience and discusses methods and models for usability and UX. It also introduces relevant cognitive cultural social and experiential individual differences which are essential for understanding measuring and utilizing these differences in the study of usability and interaction design. In addition the book discusses the use of usability assessment to improve healthcare the relationship between usability and user experience in the built environment the state-of-the-art review of usability and UX in the digital world usability and UX in the current context and emerging technologies. We hope that this first of two volumes will be helpful to a large number of professionals students and practitioners who strive to incorporate usability and user experience principles and knowledge in a variety of applications. We trust that the knowledge presented in this volume will ultimately lead to an increased appreciation of the benefits of usability and incorporate the principles of usability and user experience knowledge to improve the quality effectiveness and efficiency of consumer products systems and environments in which we live. | Handbook of Usability and User-Experience Methods and Techniques

GBP 150.00
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Soil Biochemistry Volume 8

Soil Biochemistry Volume 8

Stressing the potential application of biochemical processes in soil to environmental biotechnology this state-of-the-art reference considers the vital role that such biochemical processes have in the environment - emphasizing the activity of micro-organisms in soil. ;An up-to-date analysis of biological reactions in soil Volume 8 of Soil Biochemistry highlights: traditional as well as molecular and immunlogical techniques for detecting specific micro-organisms in soil; the fate of introduced genetically-modified organisms; the problem of competition by the indigenous microbial populations with the introduced organisms; the use of a white rot fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium for bioremediative purposes in soil; the interaction of xenobiotics such as pesticides with soil organisms; generic microbial metabolism and degradation pathways; the inhibition of the nitrification process by allelochemicals released by plants; the microbial mineralization of various compounds under anaerobic conditions explaining its importance in the global carbon cycle; the formation of soil organic matter particularly in forest soils; and CPMAS 13C-NMR spectroscopy a major analytical technique to determine the chemicals or chemical groups involved in the humification process. ;Presenting a multidisciplinary approach to the field by internationally acclaimed scientists Soil Biochemistry Volume 8 is intended for professionals and students in the fields of soil science; microbiology; biochemistry; environmental science engineering and technology; biogeochemistry; biotechnology; agronomy; plant pathology; and microbial ecology.

GBP 59.99
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Handbook of Natural Toxins Volume 8 Bacterial Toxins and Virulence Factors in Disease

Handbook of Natural Toxins Volume 8 Bacterial Toxins and Virulence Factors in Disease

This volume describes the structure and function of bacterial toxins and presents a comprehensive review of virulence factors providing recent information concerning cell physiology and biochemistry as well as new toxin tools for experimental studies and clinical therapy. A wide variety of toxic proteins including the toxins that cause diptheria cholera pertussis shigellosis tetanus botulism and anthrax are discussed. ;The work is aimed at microbiologists biochemists endocrinologists toxicologists infectious disease specialists pathologists public health officials and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines. | Handbook of Natural Toxins Volume 8 Bacterial Toxins and Virulence Factors in Disease

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WASTES: Solutions Treatments and Opportunities IV Selected Papers from the 6th International Conference Wastes 2023 6 – 8 September 2023

WASTES: Solutions Treatments and Opportunities IV Selected Papers from the 6th International Conference Wastes 2023 6 – 8 September 2023

WASTES: Solutions Treatments and Opportunities IV contains selected papers presented at the 6th edition of the International Conference Wastes: Solutions Treatments and Opportunities that took place on 6-8 September 2023 in Coimbra Portugal. The Wastes conference which takes place biennially is a prime forum for sharing innovations technological developments and sustainable solutions for waste management and recycling sectors worldwide with the participation of experts from academia and industry. The papers included in this book cover a wide range of topics including: - Management of waste streams - Environmental economic and social aspects in waste management - Logistics policies regulatory constraints and markets in waste management - Waste-to-energy technologies - Life cycle assessment and carbon footprint - Biological treatment techniques - Waste treatment and valorization technologies - Circular economy and industrial symbioses - Smart technologies and digital tools in waste management - Recycling of wastes and resources recovery - Wastes refineries - Food waste management and bioeconomy - Plastic waste impacts management strategies and solutions - Wastes as critical raw materials resources WASTES: Solutions Treatments and Opportunities IV is aimed at academics and professionals involved in waste management and recycling sectors globally. | WASTES: Solutions Treatments and Opportunities IV Selected Papers from the 6th International Conference Wastes 2023 6 – 8 September 2023

GBP 160.00
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Moving Loads – Dynamic Analysis and Identification Techniques Structures and Infrastructures Book Series Vol. 8

Moving Loads – Dynamic Analysis and Identification Techniques Structures and Infrastructures Book Series Vol. 8

The interaction phenomenon is very common between different components of a mechanical system. It is a natural phenomenon and is found with the impact force in aircraft landing; the estimation of degree of ripeness of an apple from impact on a beam; the interaction of the magnetic head of a computer disk leading to miniature development of modern computer; etc. Uncertainty in some of them would lead to inaccurate analysis results on the behavior of the structure. The interaction force is difficult to measure unless instruments have been installed during construction for this purpose. Some of the interaction problems are difficult to quantify due to the lack of thorough knowledge on the interaction behavior. Analytical skills are required to estimate the interaction forces of the mechanical system in order to enable advanced developments in different areas of modern technology. This volume provides a comprehensive treatment on this topic with the vehicle-bridge system for an illustration of the moving load problem. It covers a whole range of topics including mathematical concepts of the moving load problems with continuous beams and plates vehicle-bridge interaction dynamics weigh-in-motion techniques moving load identification algorithms in the frequency-time domain in the time domain and in the state space domain techniques based on the generalized orthogonal function expansion and on the finite element formulation. The methods and algorithms can be implemented for on-line identification of the interaction forces. This book is intended for structural engineers and advanced students who wish to explore the benefit of interaction phenomenon and techniques for identification of such interaction forces. It is also recommended for researchers and decision makers working on the operation and maintenance of major infrastructures and engineering facilities. | Moving Loads – Dynamic Analysis and Identification Techniques Structures and Infrastructures Book Series Vol. 8

GBP 69.99
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Process Chemistry of Lubricant Base Stocks

Process Chemistry of Lubricant Base Stocks

Advances in processing methods are not only improving the quality and yield of lubricant base stocks they are also reducing the dependence on more expensive crude oil starting materials. Process Chemistry of Lubricant Base Stocks provides a comprehensive understanding of the chemistry behind the processes involved in petroleum base stock production from crude oil fractions. This book examines hydroprocessing technologies that driven by the demand for higher performance in finished lubricants have transformed processing treatments throughout the industry. The author relates the properties of base stocks to their chemical composition and describes the process steps used in their manufacture. The book highlights catalytic processes including hydrocracking hydrofinishing and catalytic dewaxing. It also covers traditional solvent-based separation methods used to remove impurities enhance performance and improve oxidation resistance. The final chapters discuss the production of Food Grade white oils and paraffins and the gas-to-liquids processes used to produce highly paraffinic base stocks via Fischer-Tropsch chemistry. Process Chemistry of Lubricant Base Stocks provides historical and conceptual background to the technologies used to make base stocks thorough references and a unique emphasis on chemical not just engineering aspects of lubricant processing—making this book an ideal and practical reference for scientists across a wide range of disciplines.

GBP 44.99
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Jet Fuel Toxicology

Jet Fuel Toxicology

Currently serving as a resource for the National Center for Toxological Research in their work with the Gulf Coast oil spill this book presents current research conducted primarily by the airforce on the toxic effects of JP-8 jet fuel on the pulmonary immune dermal and nervous systems. In all the book considers 13 toxicology studies of significance the results of which are currently shaping US armed services policy. It will enable all of the hydrocarbon industry to make better choices regarding fuel handling. Due to its widespread use jet fuel is thought to be the largest toxicant exposure risk for U. S. Armed Services personnel. Taking a proactive approach to the potential dangers of repeated human exposure to hydrocarbon fuels the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) sponsored a number of research projects during the last 20 years investigating health effects resulting from specific exposure to JP-8 (Jet Propellant-8). Jet Fuel Toxicology summarizes the newest and most important results of these extensive research programs carried out by hydrocarbon fuel research groups throughout the U. S. Each book chapter highlights one specific research area from the many topical areas comprising jet fuel toxicology. After examining the contents and general action of JP-8 the book looks at how the fuel affects various body functions highlighted by: Effects on daily inhalation on the respiratory systemAcute and long-term neurotoxicological and neurobehavioral effects Both local and systemic toxicity following exposure through the skinImmunotoxicity from pulmonary and dermal exposuresGenetic damage as evidenced in studies of the blood and bone marrow of mice In all the book considers 13 major toxicology areas of study the results of which will enable all of the hydrocarbon industry to make

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Manual of Stroke Models in Rats

Manual of Stroke Models in Rats

During the last few years exciting new insights into mechanisms and treatment of stroke have been obtained from animal experiments. Hence the use of animal models to induce stroke are of paramount importance as research tools. While a few articles on this topic have been published in select journals until now there has not been a systematic technical book available which assists researchers in building upon commonly known knowledge. The Manual of Stroke Models in Rats explains in great detail the methods and techniques for accomplishing different stroke models in rats as well as some techniques using mice. Expert contributors to this text include the most recent research information available as well as generally recognized facts making this volume an imperative tool for those researchers seeking to identify new areas of exploration. The first text in 20 years to detail new techniques in rat stroke models The book begins with a statistical update of stroke in America and proceeds to discuss the rationale for using ischemic stroke models. Major sections include different surgical models of stroke induced by the occlusion of the distal middle cerebral artery by intraluminal filament or embolic implantation by photochemically induced thrombosis global cerebral ischemia induced by asphyxia cardiac arrest or by four-vessel occlusion and brain hemorrhage. The book also includes anesthesia procedures general principles of microsurgery and a study of microsurgical instruments. Numerous tables figures and color images are used to supplement the material. The editor Dr. Yanlin Wang-Fischer has published more than 40 scientific articles in various medical journals and contributed to several projects related to animal models and surgeries. In this volume she brings together contributors who represent the cutting edge of research in the field. By reviewing the methods in this detailed technical treatise research

GBP 175.00
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Food Allergy Molecular and Clinical Practice

Food Allergy Molecular and Clinical Practice

Food allergy is an adverse immunological reaction to allergens present in food. Up to 4% adults and 8% children are affected by food allergy. The increase in allergic diseases to food has led to the need for better diagnostics and more effective therapeutic approaches. This book describes the molecular biology and immunology of major food allergens from laboratory based science to clinical immunology encompassing novel characterisation and quantification methods the application of recombinant food allergens in molecular diagnosis and the development of novel therapeutics. This book is the ideal reference tool for researchers students and allergy clinicians to accurately diagnose and manage food allergies. | Food Allergy Molecular and Clinical Practice

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Sedimentation and Sustainable Use of Reservoirs and River Systems / Sédimentation et Utilisation Durable des Réservoirs et Systèmes Fluviaux

Sedimentation and Sustainable Use of Reservoirs and River Systems / Sédimentation et Utilisation Durable des Réservoirs et Systèmes Fluviaux

ICOLD Bulletin 147 discusses the upstream and downstream fluvial morphological impacts of reservoir sedimentation and possible mitigation measures. The current state of and possible future sediment deposition in reservoirs have been investigated globally with the aid of the ICOLD Register on Dams. The global mean reservoir sedimentation rate was found to be 0. 8 % of the original storage capacity per year. The book also investigates the impacts of dams on the ecology related to fluvial morphological changes and guidelines are proposed to mitigate the impacts on the downstream river morphology. Finally an economical model is presented which considers a life cycle approach for reservoir conservation. Ce CIGB Bulletin 147 traite des impacts morphologiques fluviaux en amont et en aval de la sédimentation des réservoirs et des mesures d'atténuation possibles. L'état actuel et l'avenir possible du dépôt de sédiments dans les réservoirs ont été étudiés à l'échelle mondiale à l'aide du registre des barrages de la CIGB. Le taux moyen mondial de sédimentation des réservoirs s'est avéré être de 0 8 % de la capacité de stockage initiale par an. Le livre étudie également les impacts des barrages sur l'écologie liés aux changements morphologiques fluviaux et des directives sont proposées pour atténuer les impacts sur la morphologie des rivières en aval. Enfin un modèle économique est présenté qui prend en compte une approche de cycle de vie pour la conservation des réservoirs. | Sedimentation and Sustainable Use of Reservoirs and River Systems / Sédimentation et Utilisation Durable des Réservoirs et Systèmes Fluviaux

GBP 79.99
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Stem Cells and Bone Tissue

Stem Cells and Bone Tissue

Stem cells potentially offer a novel therapeutic platform to treat bone disease. They also help the scientist understand the molecular and cellular aetiology of bone disorders. Gaining knowledge on the nature and application of stem cell sciences is a prerequisite for understanding their potential in treating or preventing bone disorders. Stem Cells and Bone Tissue is designed to address these areas in three sections: Introductory Text and Sources of Stem Cells for Skeletal Tissue Cellular and Molecular Aspects Conditions Applications Treatments and Repairs Coverage includes general aspects of stems cells sources of stems cells isolation and purification applications in regeneration nanoscale topography myostatin (GDF-8) signalling c-Jun Lnk cell-derived Factor 1/CXCR4 chromatin remodelling osteoporosis osteoarthritis hypophosphatasia osteopetrosis osteogenesis and many other areas of merit too numerous to mention.

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Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Man

Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Man

Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era contains papers that were originally presented at the 2016 International Congress on Management and Technology in Knowledge Service Tourism & Hospitality (SERVE 2016) held 8-9 October 2016 & 20-21 October 2016 in Jakarta Indonesia & at the Vladimir State University Vladimir Russia. The contributions deal with various interdisciplinary research topics particularly in the fields of social sciences education economics and arts. The papers focus especially on such topics as language cultural studies economics behavior studies political sciences media and communication psychology and human development. These proceedings should be of interest to academics and professionals in the wider field of social sciences including disciplines such as education psychology tourism and knowledge management. | Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Man

GBP 200.00
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Advances in Renewable Energies Offshore Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW 2018) October

Advances in Renewable Energies Offshore Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW 2018) October

Advances in Renewable Energies Offshore is a collection of the papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW 2018) held in Lisbon Portugal on 8-10 October 2018. The 104 contributions were written by a diverse international group of authors and have been reviewed by an International Scientific Committee. The book is organized in the following main subject areas: - Modelling tidal currents- Modelling waves- Tidal energy devices (design applications and experiments)- Tidal energy arrays- Wave energy devices (point absorber multibody applications control experiments CFD coastal OWC OWC and turbines)- Wave energy arrays- Wind energy devices- Wind energy arrays- Maintenance and reliability- Combined platforms- Moorings and- Flexible materials Advances in Renewable Energies Offshore collects recent developments in these fields and will be of interest to academics and professionals involved in the above mentioned areas. | Advances in Renewable Energies Offshore Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW 2018) October

GBP 240.00
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5G LTE Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)

5G LTE Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)

This book explains the 3GPP technical specifications for the upcoming 5G Internet of Things (IoT) technology based on latest release which is Release 15. It details the LTE protocol stack of an IoT device architecture and framework how they are functioning and communicate with cellular infrastructure and supported features and capability. NB-IoT is designed to connect a large number of devices in a wide range of application domains forming so-called Internet of Things (IoT). Connected devices are to communicate through cellular infrastructure. This technology is new within the 3GPP specifications and is part of upcoming new wireless technology known as 5G. Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Author. List of Abbreviations. 1. Internet of Things. 2. 4G and 5G Systems. 3. Radio Resource Control Sublayer. 4. Packet Data Convergence Protocol Sublayer. 5. Radio Link Control Sublayer. 6. Medium Access Control Sublayer. 7. Physical Sublayer. 8. Quality of Service Architecture. 9. Use Cases and Deployment. References. Index. | 5G LTE Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)

GBP 46.99
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Sheet Metal Forming Optimization Bioinspired Approaches

Sheet Metal Forming Optimization Bioinspired Approaches

Automotive and aerospace components utensils and many other products are manufactured by a forming/drawing process on press machines of very thin sheet metal 0. 8 to 1. 2 mm. It is imperative to study the effect of all involved parameters on output of this type of manufacturing process. This book offers the readers with application and suitability of various evolutionary swarm and bio-inspired optimization algorithms for sheet metal forming processes. Book initiates by presenting basics of metal forming formability followed by discussion of process parameters in detail prominent modes of failure basics of optimization and various bioinspired approaches followed by optimization studies on various industrial components applying bioinspired optimization algorithms. Key Features:• Focus on description of basic investigation of metal forming as well as evolutionary optimization• Presentation of innovative optimization methodologies to close the gap between those formulations and industrial problems aimed at industrial professionals• Includes mathematical modeling of drawing/forming process• Discusses key performance parameters such as Thinning Fracture and Wrinkling• Includes both numerical and experimental analysis | Sheet Metal Forming Optimization Bioinspired Approaches

GBP 44.99
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Cone Penetration Testing 2022 Abstracts Volume

Cone Penetration Testing 2022 Abstracts Volume

This abstracts volume (including full keynote and invited papers) contains the proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT’22) held in Bologna Italy 8-10 June 2022. More than 500 authors - academics researchers practitioners and manufacturers – contributed to the peer-reviewed papers included in this book which includes three keynote lectures four invited lectures and 169 technical papers. The contributions provide a full picture of the current knowledge and major trends in CPT research and development with respect to innovations in instrumentation latest advances in data interpretation and emerging fields of CPT application. The paper topics encompass three well-established topic categories typically addressed in CPT events: - Equipment and Procedures - Data Interpretation - Applications. Emphasis is placed on the use of statistical approaches and innovative numerical strategies for CPT data interpretation liquefaction studies application of CPT to offshore engineering comparative studies between CPT and other in-situ tests. Cone Penetration Testing 2022 contains a wealth of information that could be useful for researchers practitioners and all those working in the broad and dynamic field of cone penetration testing. | Cone Penetration Testing 2022 Abstracts Volume

GBP 120.00
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Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport

Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport

The transport sector continues to shift towards alternative powertrains particularly with the UK Government’s announcement to end the sale of petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2030 and increasing support for alternatives. Despite this announcement the internal combustion continues to play a significant role both in the passenger car market through the use of hybrids and sustainable low carbon fuels as well as a key role in other sectors such as heavy-duty vehicles and off-highway applications across the globe. Building on the industry-leading IC Engines conference the 2021 Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport conference (7-8 December 2021 London UK) focussed on the internal combustion engine’s role in Net-Zero transport as well as covered developments in the wide range of propulsion systems available (electric fuel cell sustainable fuels etc) and their associated powertrains. To achieve the net-zero transport across the globe the life-cycle analysis of future powertrain and energy was also discussed. Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport provided a forum for engine fuels e-machine fuel cell and powertrain experts to look closely at developments in powertrain technology required to meet the demands of the net-zero future and global competition in all sectors of the road transportation off-highway and stationary power industries.

GBP 69.99
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