Bentham Books is a comprehensive book publishing program of Bentham Science Publishers. Bentham Books publishes a diverse range of handbooks, monographs, reference books and textbooks for readers seeking knowledge in multidisciplinary domains, including science, technology, medicine, business, and mathematics, to name just a few. At Bentham Books, we work closely with eminent researchers to facilitate peer review during the publication process with the goal of producing high quality reference works. Our books provide professionals, academicians, corporate researchers, and students worldwide with the most current information in their subject areas of interest.

"This handbook is a concise yet complete guide to fundamental engineering requirements and quality characteristics that users, developers, and marketers of mobile applications should be aware of. It provides detailed definitions and descriptions of eight key software application features that are integral to the overall design and user experience goals, and which may often overlap with certain functionalities. The book explains the essential aspects of these features clearly to novice developers. Readers will also learn about how to optimize the listed features to tailor their applications to the needs of their users.
 
 
 
Key Features:
 
- Presents detailed information about eight different features which guide mobile application development: capability, reliability, usability, charisma, security, performance, mobility and compatibility
 
- Reader-friendly, structured layout of each chapter including relevant illustrations and clear language, designed for quick learning
 
- Focus on both software function and user perception of applications on mobile devices
 
- Includes a handy appendix with information about mobile learning projects and related work packages
 
 
 
Handbook of Mobile Application Development: A Guide to Selecting the Right Engineering and Quality Features is the ideal learning tool for novice software developers, computer science students, IT enthusiasts and marketers who want to design or develop mobile apps for an optimal user experience."


Handbook of Mobile Application Development: A Guide to Selecting the Right Engineering and Quality Features

Bentham Science Publishers

Mohamed Sarrab

Hafedh Al-Shihi

Naveen Safia

"This volume explores a diverse range of applications for automated machine learning and predictive analytics. The content provides use cases for machine learning in different industries such as healthcare, agriculture, cybersecurity, computing and transportation. 
 
 
 
Chapter 1 introduces an innovative device for automatically notifying and analyzing the impact of automobile accidents. Chapter 2 focuses on the detection of malaria using systematized image processing techniques. In Chapter 3, an intelligent technique based on LMEPOP and fuzzy logic for the segmentation of defocus blur is discussed. Predictive analytics is introduced in Chapter 4, providing an overview of this emerging field. Chapter 5 delves into discrete event system simulation, offering insights into its applications. 
 
 
 
The performance analysis of different hypervisors in OS virtualization is explored in Chapter 6. Load balancing in cloud computing is the subject of investigation in Chapter 7. Chapter 8 presents a survey on a facial and fingerprint-based voting system utilizing deep learning techniques. Chapter 9 explores IoT-based automated decision-making with data analytics in agriculture. Biometric recognition through modality fusion is investigated in Chapter 10. Chapter 11 offers a new perspective on evaluating machine learning algorithms for predicting employee performance. Pre-process methods for cardiovascular diseases diagnosis using CT angiography images are discussed in Chapter 12. Chapter 13 presents the implementation of a smart wheelchair using ultrasonic sensors and LabVIEW. 
 
 
 
Cryptography using the Internet of Things is the focus of Chapter 14. Chapter 15 explores machine learning applications for traffic sign recognition, and the book concludes with Chapter 16, which analyzes machine learning algorithms in healthcare.
 
 
 
The book is a resource for academics, researchers, educators and professionals in the technology sector who want to learn about current trends in intelligent technologies."


Intelligent Technologies for Automated Electronic Systems

R. Nagarajan

N. Shanmugasundaram

S. Kannadhasan

"Diagnosis and Treatment in Rheumatology is a clear and concise handbook of all rheumatic diseases. The book presents organized information about current diagnosis, treatment and statistics (where available) of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, spndyloarthropathies, gout, systemic lupus erythromatosis, osteoarthritis, myositis and much more. This reader friendly format and up to date information is easily accessible for rheumatology residents and medical students, making the book an ideal reference for study and practice.
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Diagnosis and Treatment in Rheumatology

Małgorzata Wisłowska

KNiTO

The Roles and Responsibilities of Clinical Pharmacists in Hospital Settings is a comprehensive textbook designed to equip graduate pharmacy students and residents with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective clinical pharmacy practice in hospitals. This book emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of clinical pharmacy and the importance of adhering to international guidelines and standards.
 
The book provides an overview of hospital pharmacy practice with an introduction to the essential requirements of a hospital environment, followed by a detailed exploration of clinical pharmacist roles across major medical subspecialties, including internal medicine, infectious diseases, intensive care, pediatrics, cardiology, and oncology.
 
 
 
Key Features
 
General and specialized Roles: Comprehensively covers different aspects of clinical pharmacology from basics to medical subspecialties
Practical Insights: Offers practical tools, reference resources, and strategies for clinical pharmacy practice across different hospital departments.
Advanced Practice: Guides readers from foundational knowledge to advanced clinical pharmacy practices, preparing them for specialized roles within hospital settings.
Global Standards: Highlights the importance of multidisciplinary education and adherence to global clinical pharmacy standards.
 
 
This textbook is an essential resource for pharmacy students, specialist assistants, and anyone pursuing a career in clinical pharmacy.
 
 
 
Readership
 
Pharmacy students, specialist assistants, and anyone pursuing a career in clinical or hospital pharmacy.
 

The Roles and Responsibilities of Clinical Pharmacists in Hospital Settings

Muhammed Yunus Bektay

Yunus Emre Ayhan

Oznur Altiparmak

This book presents a review of the transformative impact of fintech and blockchain technologies on the financial industry. The book aims to bridge the gap between technical jargon and practical understanding, making it accessible to a wide audience. It begins by introducing fundamental concepts and tracing the evolution of these technologies. Subsequent chapters explore specific applications such as digital payments, lending, and investment management. The final sections address regulatory challenges, security concerns, and the future outlook for fintech and blockchain.
 
Key features of the book include a I) clear and concise explanation of complex technical concepts, making them understandable for both industry professionals and general readers, ii) real-world case studies and examples to illustrate the practical applications of fintech and blockchain, iii) insights into the regulatory environment and potential risks associated with these technologies and iv) a forward-looking perspective on the future of finance,
 
Readers will understand the intricacies of blockchain, including its underlying technology, smart contracts, and potential use cases in the financial sector. It also helps readers to anticipate industry trends.
 
 
 
Readership
 
Professionals in the financial sector, general readers and tech enthusiasts.

Fintech; and Blockchains Trends in The Financial Sector

Rishikaysh Kaakandikar

Keshav Kaushik

Priya Tiwari

Surekha Suresh Ningule

This comprehensive textbook offers an in-depth exploration of how thyroid hormones influence brain development and function, particularly on cellular and molecular mechanisms. Readers will find current insights into the complex interplay between the thyroid and neurological systems, making it a valuable resource for researchers, advanced learners and clinicians in the fields of endocrinology, neuroscience, and developmental biology.
 
The book starts with a review of thyroid physiology, setting the stage for subsequent chapters that cover specific topics such as the impact of maternal thyroid hormones on fetal brain development and the effects of iodine deficiency. From here, the book progresses to cover the regulation of brain gene expression, neuronal and glial cell differentiation, and myelination by thyroid hormones, and how thyroid hormones shape the brain. Finally, the book addresses the link between thyroid dysfunction and mood disorders.
 
 
 
Key features
 
-          A thorough examination of the historical and the latest research findings through 14 chapters
 
-          Clear explanations of molecular pathways
 
-          Emphasis on both theoretical knowledge and practical applications
 
-          Detailed and research-focused content scientific references for further reading
 
 
 
Readership
 
Medical students, residents, researchers (neuroscience and developmental biology), and healthcare professionals (neurologists and endocrinologists) who need to understand the regulation of brain development by thyroid hormones and the treatment of thyroid-related neurological conditions.

Thyroid and Brain Understanding the Actions of Thyroid Hormones in Brain Development and Function

Juan Bernal

Bio-Based Antimicrobial Agents to Improve Agricultural and Food Safety provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in bio-based antimicrobial agents used to enhance food safety and agricultural production. This book highlights natural alternatives to chemical preservatives, focusing on surfactin, bacillomycin, fengycin, bacteriocins, and plant-based antimicrobials. It explores their applications in controlling microbial contamination, improving crop health, and extending food shelf life. Key topics include biopreservation techniques, biological control of pathogens, and sustainable agricultural practices. With contributions from experts worldwide, this book is an essential resource for researchers, biotechnologists, microbiologists, food scientists, and industry professionals aiming to understand modern bio-safe methods for food preservation and crop protection.
 
 
 
Readership: 
Undergraduate/Graduate, Research, Working Professional

Bio-Based Antimicrobial Agents to Improve Agricultural and Food Safety

Zhaoxin Lu

Yingjian Lu

Our urban landscapes are filled with ""leftovers"" — abandoned buildings and unused spaces, remnants of industrial decline and societal transformations. Regeneration of Abandoned Spaces: A New Design Approach investigates how design and architecture can revitalize these neglected areas, transforming them into dynamic, livable environments.
 
 
 
This book is organized into three parts, each providing a comprehensive framework for addressing this multifaceted challenge. Part One explores the dynamic nature of modern living spaces and how interior design can adapt to the fluid lifestyles of contemporary nomads. It delves into advanced drawing techniques that capture the intricate complexities of these evolving environments.
 
 
 
Part Two focuses on the philosophical aspects of design, particularly within exhibition design, examining how unfinished spaces can evoke deep emotional responses. It explores the role of temporary installations in revitalizing urban areas, demonstrating how ephemeral interventions can catalyze long-term renewal.
 
 
 
The final section, Part Three, addresses the concept of """"unfinished design"""" in architecture, showcasing successful projects from around the world. It emphasizes the aesthetic and functional benefits of embracing imperfections and repurposing abandoned spaces. This part provides practical strategies and inspiring examples, illustrating how adaptive reuse and incompleteness can lead to sustainable and inclusive urban regeneration.
 
 
 
Regeneration of Abandoned Spaces: A New Design Approach is an essential resource for professionals, urban planners, and anyone passionate about urban architecture and renewal. Combining theoretical insights with practical guidance, it equips readers with the tools and knowledge needed to reimagine and reconstruct our cities, fostering a more sustainable and inclusive future.
 
 
 
Readership
 
Professionals and students in the field or urban planning, landscaping and restoration projects.

Regeneration of Abandoned Spaces: A New Design Approach

Luciano Crespi

Common Lip Diseases: A Clinical Guide is a comprehensive medical atlas designed to enhance the understanding and management of various labial pathologies. This guide is specifically tailored for dentistry students, dentists, and dermatologists, offering a clear and concise overview of common lip diseases, organized by etiology for easy reference.
 
 
 
The atlas covers a wide range of conditions, including infectious and inflammatory cheilitis, traumatic lip diseases, and systemic immunological disorders like lichen planus and pemphigus vulgaris. It also addresses labial manifestations of systemic diseases, vascular pathologies, and potentially malignant disorders such as squamous cell carcinoma. Additionally, the guide explores pigmented lesions and introduces innovative treatment protocols like phototherapy and photodynamic therapy.
 
 
 
Key Features
 
-          Quick and easy-to-read medical reference
 
-          Covers several conditions of the lips
 
-          Several detailed images
 
-          Case studies for understanding outpatient clinical practice
 
 
 
With its didactic approach, this atlas is an invaluable resource for medical professionals seeking to advance their basic knowledge in oral medicine.
 
 
 
 
 
Readership
 
Students and professionals in training in the fields of medicine, dentistry and dermatology.

Common Lip Diseases: A Clinical Guide

Martina Salvatorina Murgia

Germano Orrù

Cinzia Casu

This book explains various methods needed to overcome the challenges faced during environmental remediation with a focus on nanotechnology. The book comprises ten edited chapters that aim to inform and educate readers about recent technologies that are beneficial for pollution control.
 
 
 
Starting with an introduction to environmental remediation, the book covers innovative nanomaterials including spinel nanoferrites, carbonaceous quantum dots, carbon nanotubes and nanobioadsorbents. In addition to highlighting the environmental benefits of these materials, the book includes chapters on the potential of nanotechnology for harnessing the environment to generate energy through nanogenerators and piezoelectric energy harvesting devices.
 
 
 
Key features of the book include notes on fundamental issues and challenges regarding environmental remediation, easy to read content with pictorial illustrations and scholarly references for each chapter. The book is an informative resource for students and academicians in science, technology and environmental science discipline.
 
 
 
Readership
 
Students and academicians in science, technology and environmental science discipline.

Nanomaterials: An Approach Towards Environmental Remediation

Prianka Sharma

Virat Khanna

Neuroendoscopy and Interventional Pain Medicine is a clinically focused medical monograph series. With contributions from a team of internationally recognized neurosurgeons and spinal surgery specialists, the series aims to illuminate the latest advancements in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques and pain management. Each volume offers invaluable insights into the future of minimally invasive treatments in this medical subspecialty.
 
 
 
Interventional Pain Surgery is the third of the monograph series. This book comprehensively covers endoscopic techniques for spinal surgery. Topics include interlaminar lumbar endoscopy, transforaminal lumbar discectomy, endoscopic approaches for lumbar spinal canal stenosis, and management of chronic low back pain through rhizotomy and rhiziolysis. The endoscopic treatment of basivertebral neuropathy, cervical foraminotomy, and decompression techniques is explained in dedicated chapters. Finally, the book also addresses endoscopic posterior lumbar interbody fusion and procedures for adjacent segment disease after lumbar fusion.
 
 
 
Key Features
 
-          Covers a wide range of topics in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine
 
-          Emphasizes evidence-based approaches to treatment
 
-          Offers clinical perspectives from expert surgeons
 
-          Includes scientific references for researchers and advanced learners
 
 
 
It is an essential resource for readers who need to enhance their understanding of the latest technological advancements in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine and apply these innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes.
 
 
 
Readership
 
This book is designed for a broad audience, including interventionalists, surgeons, medical students, healthcare professionals, and policy-makers involved in the care of patients with degenerative conditions of the neuroaxis.

Interventional Pain Surgery

William Omar Contreras López

Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski

Jorge Felipe Ramírez León

 Álvaro Dowling

Neuroendoscopy and Interventional Pain Medicine is a clinically focused medical monograph series. With contributions from a team of internationally recognized neurosurgeons and spinal surgery specialists, the series aims to illuminate the latest advancements in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques and pain management. Each volume offers invaluable insights into the future of minimally invasive treatments in this medical subspecialty.
 
 
 
Endoscopy and Fetoscopy Techniques for the Brain and Neuroaxis is the second of the monograph series. The book covers advanced endoscopic techniques for brain and spinal surgeries. Topics include visualization of the brain, endoscopic approaches to the sellar region, fetoscopy treatments for myelomeningocele, and methods for cancer pain relief. It also discusses endoscopic correction of craniosynostosis in children, complications like autonomic dysreflexia, and the importance of identifying the Adamkiewicz system in spinal procedures.
 
 
 
Key Features
 
-          Covers a wide range of topics in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine
 
-          Emphasizes evidence-based approaches to treatment
 
-          Offers clinical perspectives from expert surgeons
 
-          Includes scientific references for researchers and advanced learners
 
 
 
It is an essential resource for readers who need to enhance their understanding of the latest technological advancements in neuroendoscopy and interventional pain medicine and apply these innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes.
 
 
 
Readership
 
This book is designed for a broad audience, including interventionalists, surgeons, medical students, healthcare professionals, and policy-makers involved in the care of patients with degenerative conditions of the neuroaxis.

Endoscopy and Fetoscopy Techniques for the Brain and Neuroaxis 

This book aims to fill research gaps in the search for chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive natural compounds. It includes a collection of detailed reviews focusing on bioactive compounds from plant sources that can be beneficial for cancer therapy. Topics covered include the role of antioxidants in cancer therapy, medicinal plants for cancer chemotherapeutics, bioactive compounds from marine plants, and a review of inhibiting nitric oxide reactions for preventing cancer. Chapters are contributed by researchers who have provided detailed lists and descriptions of the relevant plant sources, the compounds and the biochemical reactions. The book includes references for advanced reading. This book is intended as a reference for scholars and healthcare professionals studying natural medicines for cancer prevention and treatment.
 
 
 
Readership
 
Scholars in the field of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and herbal medicine.

Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants for Cancer Therapy and Chemoprevention

Blassan George

Biochar - Solid Carbon for Sustainable Agriculture explores the potential of biochar, a form of charcoal produced from organic materials, to improve soil health, increase crop yields, and mitigate climate change. This book offers a comprehensive overview of biochar and its applications in sustainable agriculture.
 
The book begins by introducing the concept of biochar and its historical use in agriculture. Next, the content deals with the production methods and properties of biochar, providing insights into its chemical composition and physical characteristics. Subsequent chapters explore the diverse applications of biochar in agriculture, including its role in soil fertility improvement, carbon sequestration, and pollution remediation. Case studies and practical examples illustrate the effectiveness of biochar across different agricultural settings. The authors also discuss the potential challenges and future directions of biochar research and application.
 
This book is essential reading for agronomists, soil scientists, environmental scientists, farmers, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation strategies.
 
 
 
Readership
 
Agronomists, soil scientists, environmental scientists, farmers, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and climate change initiatives.

Biochar - Solid Carbon for Sustainable Agriculture

Rubab Sarfraz

CHRISTOPHER CLEANSING

"Stem cell and regenerative medicine research is an important area of clinical research which promises to change the face of medicine as it will be practiced in the years to come. Challenges in the 21st century to combat diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and retinal disorders, among others, may well be addressed employing stem cell therapies and tissue regeneration techniques. Frontiers in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research brings updates on multidisciplinary topics relevant to stem cell research and their application in regenerative medicine. The series is essential reading for researchers seeking updates in stem cell therapeutics and regenerative medicine.
 
 
 
Volume 11 includes 5 chapters on these topics:
 
 
 
- The use of embryology in clinical practice
 
- Molecular regulation and signaling transduction in human tissue development
 
- Cell differentiation on hydrogels and its application in regenerative medicine
 
- Stem cell therapy for sepsis
 
- Tumorigenicity assessments for stem cell-derived therapeutic products
 
 
 
Readership
 
Pharmaceutical scientists, biomedical researchers, stem cell biologists, pre-clinical and clinical researchers, life science, researchers, healthcare professionals in regenerative medicine"


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