Apple academic press aug 2026 (12 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Arriving at a pivotal moment in history, this new volume addresses the need for organizations around the globe to grapple with unprecedented challenges and opportunities brought forth by rapid technological advancements. The need for insightful, forward-thinking perspectives has never been more critical. The volume explores the integration of AI into the core functions of business that help to meet the need for redefining industries, job roles, and organizational structures.The collective insights of the seasoned chapter authors provide a guide for navigating the complexities of AI integration, highlighting both the opportunities and the challenges that lie ahead. The volume explores how AI is revolutionizing operations by enhancing decision-making processes, improving customer experiences, and streamlining supply chains. Businesses are utilizing AI-driven analytics to gain insight into consumer behavior, optimize pricing strategies, and forecast market trends with unprecedented accuracy. This allows businesses to stay competitive and agile in an ever-changing market landscape. The book recognizes that while AI offers unparalleled potential for enhancing business performance, its deployment must be guided by thoughtful, strategic planning and an unwavering commitment to ethical standards. This balanced perspective is crucial in a world where the rush to adopt new technologies often overshadows the need for careful consideration of their broader impacts.Some AI technologies included are blockchain, ChatGPT 3.5, robotics, machine learning, data analytics, and others. The volume looks at myriad examples of businesses and organizations adopting AI applications, including in human resource management, in tourism development for family businesses, in E-learning and technology education, for enhancing sustainability in agriculture, in medicine and healthcare, etc.Serving as both a guide and a source of inspiration, Embracing the AI Frontier: Perspectives on Business and Organizational Development provides actionable insights, practical frameworks, and real-world examples that illuminate the path forward. This volume is a call for leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs to recognize and harness the immense power of AI to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Incorporating modern farming techniques and biotechnological approaches in the freshwater aquaculture industry helps to address today production challenges. This new book, Advances in Freshwater Aquaculture: Technology for Sustainable Development, explores the integration of both established practices and cutting-edge technologies to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of freshwater aquaculture systems.The book covers a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from the current state of freshwater aquaculture in India and around the world, to diverse advances in aquaculture technology and research. Topics include to the use of aquaponics in urban areas; biosecurity approaches and environmental DNA (eDNA) surveillance to prevent, control, and eradicate fish diseases; and fish nutrition issues, including nutrigenomics, functional feed additives, phytotherapy, and probiotics for fish health.The volume addresses environmental issues in aquaculture such as the effects of warming and pollution on aquatic environments and how to address environmental challenges, such as by the use of integrated water resources management (IWRM), by minimizing environmental waste from aquaculture, by employing remote sensing and geographic information systems, and more.Providing a valuable overview of the field of modern freshwater aquaculture, this volume will be valuable to professionals in aquaculture and fish management as well as for aquaculture entrepreneurs and students and faculty.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As the global Muslim population continues to grow-projected to reach 2.2 billion by 2030-the demand for tourism services that align with Islamic values is rising in parallel. With Muslim travel spending expected to reach $225 billion by 2028, halal tourism has emerged as one of the fastest growing sectors in the global travel industry. This new volume addresses the rapid growth of Muslim-friendly travel and the increasing demand for tourism experiences aligned with Islamic principles, offering timely insights into this expanding global market and examining how tourism experiences can be thoughtfully designed to meet the religious, cultural, and lifestyle needs of Muslim travellers.Bringing together contributions from an international group of scholars and practitioners across India, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Malaysia, China, Morocco, Indonesia, Italy, and Uzbekistan, this volume presents a broad and multidisciplinary perspective on halal tourism. It investigates innovative business opportunities, the role of halal tourism within social ecosystem management, the relationship between halal hotel service quality and pricing, and the growing importance of digital platforms such as e-commerce in halal food markets. Additional chapters explore halal expos and fairs, as well as the potential of Muslim-friendly ecotourism to address broader global sustainability challenges.Combining theoretical insights with practical applications, this volume serves as a valuable resource for tourism professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand and engage with the expanding halal tourism market. It offers actionable perspectives for developing inclusive, culturally sensitive, and high-quality tourism services that meet the expectations of a diverse and growing global audience.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume explores a wide range of advanced applications of intelligent technologies in image processing across diverse domains. It examines biological and biomedical imaging, highlighting the use of machine learning and deep learning techniques for the diagnosis and detection of conditions such as brain tumors, diabetes, pneumonia, and heart disease. Beyond healthcare, the book presents applications of intelligent computing in areas including plant identification and leaf disease detection, fruit classification and counting, forensic analysis, facial detection and emotion recognition, and sketch-tophoto synthesis. It also provides insights into key deep learning approaches, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and the Inception V3 architecture, along with image enhancement techniques like contrast limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book presents a focused and timely exploration of genome editing and its transformative impact on modern medicine. Integrating interdisciplinary perspectives, the volume examines how emerging genetic technologies are reshaping the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex diseases.The book outlines the molecular foundations of key genome-editing tools, including CRISPRCas9, TALENs, and zinc-finger nucleases, explaining their mechanisms and expanding role in biomedical research. It then moves to practical applications, highlighting case studies in areas such as cancer treatment and precision medicine, demonstrating how gene-editing technologies are improving patient outcomes.Beyond technical advances, the volume addresses critical ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations, including biosafety, intellectual property, and human rights. By examining both opportunities and challenges, it emphasizes the need for responsible and well-regulated implementation of genetic technologies.Bringing together current research and applied insights, this volume offers a clear and balanced perspective on the evolving role of genome editing in advancing healthcare worldwide.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Aquaculture is a major food producing sector of the world, delivering nutritious food around the globe and generating substantial entrepreneurship as well as job opportunities. This new book discusses new technologies and innovations, management practices, diversification efforts, environmental impacts, and biosecurity issues in aquaculture today.The book first looks at contemporary aquaculture and then proceeds to address specific issues for sustainable aquaculture, such as the use of probiotics and microbial approaches. Chapters address sea cage farming, biofloc technology, aquaponics, biochar production techniques, water quality management, and aeration management. The book also presents new research on genetics, biotechnological approaches, vaccinations, and nutrient recycling in aquaculture.Key features: - Provides an overview of the current status and scope of the aquaculture sector - Presents new technological advances and emerging trends in aquaculture - Looks at genetic and biotechnological approaches for sustainable aquaculture - Includes innovative applications of probiotics and other microbes for better aquaculture management - Highlights new methods for aquaculture sustainability and environmental conservation Covering myriad aspects of aquaculture, ranging from technological advancements and emerging trends to sustainability and environmental conservation, this volume will be a valuable resource for aquaculturists, aquaculture and fishery researchers, as well as industry experts. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The energy and utilities sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by decentralizedfinance (DeFi) and blockchain technologies. As sustainability becomes a global priority, theseinnovations offer new pathways to enhance transparency, efficiency, and resilience acrossenergy systems.This volume examines how DeFi enables the tokenization of renewable energy assets,supporting peer-to-peer trading and unlocking new financial models. It explores the use ofsmart contracts to automate transactions such as billing and energy exchange, reducinginefficiencies and operational risk. Broader themes include financial inclusion, energy-backeddigital assets, and the environmental implications of blockchain adoption.Alongside these opportunities, the book addresses key implementation challenges, includingregulatory uncertainty, scalability, and interoperability. It also highlights the role of artificialintelligence, cloud computing, and data-driven systems in accelerating digital transformation.By combining conceptual insights with practical considerations, the volume offers a clear andforward-looking perspective on the evolving energy landscape.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As research continues to uncover the complex causes of Alzheimer's disease, a deeper understanding of its cellular and molecular mechanisms is essential for developing effective therapies. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics, a two volume set, provides a comprehensive examination of the processes driving disease onset and progression, bringing together leading experts to illuminate key pathways, therapeutic targets, and emerging treatment strategies. Volume 1: Cellular Mechanisms explores the cellular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease-such as synaptic dysfunction, neuroinflammation, mitochondrial impairment, and protein aggregation-while highlighting their therapeutic implications, including personalized medicine, blood-brain barrier dynamics, and micro RNA-based approaches. Volume 2: Molecular Mechanisms examines AD at the molecular level-covering protein aggregation, cellular dysfunction, and neuroinflammation-while integrating emerging therapies, personalized approaches, and global research efforts to bridge fundamental mechanisms with clinical applications.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As research continues to uncover the complex causes of Alzheimer's disease, a deeper understanding of its cellular and molecular mechanisms is essential for developing effective therapies. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics, a two volume set, provides a comprehensive examination of the processes driving disease onset and progression, bringing together leading experts to illuminate key pathways, therapeutic targets, and emerging treatment strategies. Volume 1: Cellular Mechanisms explores the cellular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease-such as synaptic dysfunction, neuroinflammation, mitochondrial impairment, and protein aggregation-while highlighting their therapeutic implications, including personalized medicine, blood-brain barrier dynamics, and micro RNA-based approaches. Volume 2: Molecular Mechanisms examines AD at the molecular level-covering protein aggregation, cellular dysfunction, and neuroinflammation-while integrating emerging therapies, personalized approaches, and global research efforts to bridge fundamental mechanisms with clinical applications.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this new book, Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development: A Global Perspective, the authors present innovative approaches to a new interpretation of sustainable development concepts in light of the post-pandemic revival of global economic activity. It also explores possible solutions to the energy-environment-development trilemma.The book addresses the effects of tariff escalations, administrative restrictions, and other forms of trade protectionism on global supply chains. Ultimately, the authors probe into many choices that link national, regional, and global policies extensively with the provision of sustainable supply, welfare, and economic growth through international cooperation in the new era of post-COVID global economy.The volume first introduces and highlights inclusive and sustainable economic developmental issues and challenges and reviews the various economic theories and growth models that have identified the principles that govern various aspects of economic development. The authors lay out the various theories and models of growth and development and poverty and economic inequality, such as Rostow, Harrod-Domar, Robinson, Nurksian, and many others.The book proceeds on to explanations of development policies and practices, such as industrial policy reforms and labor reform laws, agricultural policies and farm laws, corporatization and marketization of agriculture, government financial resources and foreign direct investment, regional and international trade blocks, foreign capital and multinational corporations, infrastructural development, and more. It also discusses some of the obstacles to economic development, such as poverty, unemployment, income inequality, inadequate healthcare and illiteracy, food insecurity, environmental degradation, and related issues.The authors then explore global economic issues and their solutions covering international trade, globalization, and regrouping of regional economic unions, looking at globalization and how it has impacted international trade and what measures developing countries have taken and can take in the future to adapt to the exigencies of the pandemic-related impacts on the global economy. The authors study previous global economic and financial crises, probe into the effect of globalization on social welfare, and see how contemporary development models in particular countries could be adapted to the new normal of the post-COVID world.This 500+ page book will prove valuable and insightful for government officials, policymakers, and global businesses in many countries, describing, as it does, contemporary issues of economic development in a systemic manner that makes the narrative analytical and comprehensive so that it may easily be accessible to a broader audience, including students studying economic development.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'A comprehensive exploration of the condition and the cutting-edge therapeutic options being developed for the management of cystic fibrosis . . . A quality book on cystic fibrosis management.'-From the Foreword by Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, IndiaBringing together current research, therapeutic advances, and clinical perspectives, the volume offers a cohesive understanding of cystic fibrosis (CF) and the evolving strategies used to manage it. By bridging fundamental science with applied pharmaceutical innovation, this book underscores a shift toward more targeted, efficient, and patient-specific treatment strategies.The book begins with a clear overview of CF, outlining its genetic basis, clinical manifestations, and significant impact on patient health and quality of life. It then explores the underlying pathophysiology associated with CFTR mutations, emphasizing the disruptions in cellular processes that drive disease progression. Particular attention is given to microbial infections, which play a critical role in worsening symptoms, reinforcing the need for effective infection control and integrated care approaches. Building on this foundation, the volume highlights emerging and advanced therapeutic approaches. It examines the growing importance of gene therapy and personalized medicine, alongside innovations in drug delivery systems designed to enhance treatment precision and effectiveness. Technologies such as liposomes, lipid nanoparticles, and polymeric nanocarriers are presented as key enablers of targeted delivery. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In an era defined by explosive data growth, understanding data science is more essential than ever. This book offers a clear and practical introduction to the field, equipping readers with the tools to collect, clean, analyze, and interpret data for informed decision-making.Covering core concepts and modern techniques, the book guides readers through data analysis, statistics, machine learning, and big data technologies, supported by real-world examples, case studies, and hands-on exercises. Complex topics are presented in an accessible way, enabling a strong grasp of data patterns, algorithms, and analytical thinking.The volume also addresses emerging trends and ethical considerations, including data privacy and responsible AI use. Designed for students, early learners, and professionals across disciplines such as business, healthcare, finance, and marketing, this book serves as both a foundational guide and a practical resource for applying data science in real-world contexts.…