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At a time of growing environmental concerns and an urgent need for sustainable solutions, the intersection of blockchain technology and environmental sustainability is emerging as a powerful force for positive change. The environmental challenges of our time, including climate change, resource scarcity and the destruction of ecosystems, require innovative solutions that transcend geographical and political boundaries. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized and transparent nature, can not only track and verify environmental efforts, but also incentivize them.

CRISPR/Cas endonuclease has emerged, as a powerful genetic engineering tool. It is simple yet highly affordable and robust. This book provides a basic introduction to the mechanism and architecture of the CRISPR/Cas. It enlightens the readers about the new advancements such as gene insertion, transcriptional activation, suppression, gene tagging, multiplexing, base editing, prime editing, and tissue culture free editing which makes it easier for crop improvement. With such technologies, application of genome editing has opened new paths for crop improvements and sustainable agriculture. The current book will be useful for beginners to understand these tools and how to use them in a better and more efficient way.

Electric Power Systems Analysis" is one of the most challenging courses of the Electric Power Engineering major which is taught for junior students. Its complexity arises from numerous prerequisites, a wide array of topics, and a crucial dependence on computational tools, presenting students with significant challenges."This book serves as a continuation of our previous book, "Fundamentals of Power System Analysis 1, Problems and Solutions", specifically delving into advanced topics in power system analysis.The structure of the "Advanced Topics in Power Systems Analysis" is as follows: "Economic Load Dispatch", "symmetrical and unsymmetrical short circuits", "Transient Stability Analysis", "Power system linear controls" and "Key Concepts in Power System Analysis, Operation, and Control".The structure of the "Fundamentals of Power System Analysis 1" is as follows: "Introduction to the Power System", "Transmission Line Parameters", "Line Model and Performance", "Power Flow Analysis"In brief, advantages associated with delving into both books are: - A variety of tests to prepare for employment exams.- Electrical engineers practicing power system analysis can find almost everything they need.- This book contains both difficult and easy problems and solutions.- Readers have the capability to solve problems presented in this book solely using a calculator, without dependence on computer-based softwares.- This book provides power systems concepts through studying two-choice questions.In the end, we had a great time in writing this book, and we truly hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed creating it!

This book aims to be the preeminent university chemistry textbook for environmental engineers. It provides undergraduate and graduate environmental engineering students with basic concepts and practical knowledge about chemistry that they would need throughout their professional careers. It focuses on the fundamental concepts of chemistry and its practical applications (e.g., understanding fate and transport of chemicals/pollutants in the environmental as well as the chemical/physicochemical processes applied in environmental engineering and related industries). The book also serves as a valuable resource for entry-level professionals to solidify their fundamental knowledge in environmental engineering chemistry. Presents the fundamentals of chemistry with focus on the needs of environmental engineers. Explains how an understanding of chemistry allows readers a better understanding of the fate and transport of chemicals in the environment as well as various treatment processes. Examines the fundamentals of chemical reaction equilibrium through learning the basics of thermodynamics. Presents the basic types and designs of reactors as well as reaction kinetics.

Have you wondered how hackers and nation states gain access to confidential information and the most secure environments in the world? Where did they learn these techniques and how do they refine them to achieve these objectives? How do I get started in a career in cyber and get hired? We will discuss and provide examples of some of the nefarious techniques used by hackers and cover how attackers apply these methods in a practical manner.The Hack is Back is tailored for both beginners and aspiring cybersecurity professionals to learn these techniques to evaluate and find risks on computer systems and networks. This book will benefit the offensive minded hacker (red-teamers) as well as those who focus on defense (blue-teamers). This book provides real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and insider insights into the world of hacking, including: ● Hacking our own systems to learn security tools● Evaluating web applications for weaknesses● Identifying vulnerabilities and earning CVEs● Escalating privileges on Linux, Windows, and Active Directory● Deception by routing across the TOR network● How to set up a realistic hacking lab● Show how to find indicators of compromise● Getting hired in cyber!This book will give readers the tools they need to become effective hackers on computer systems. By following the detailed and practical steps within these chapters, readers will gain invaluable experience. The authors will demonstrate offensive and defensive techniques.

This book deals with the basic concepts of Plant Science including botanical micro technique and microtomy, staining techniques, molecular techniques, plant tissue culture, electron microscopy, and cryopreservation and germplasm storage.It is the outcome of several decades of research and teaching in plant biology to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Plant Science, Horticulture, Microbiology, and Biotechnology.Print edition not for sale in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Achieving carbon neutrality is crucial for creating a sustainable and resilient future worldwide. The circular economy framework focuses on reducing waste, optimizing resource use, and promoting regenerative practices, thus curbing carbon footprints. Concurrently, sustainable energy techniques, such as harnessing renewable sources, enhancing energy storage, and boosting energy efficiency, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. With a unique emphasis on net-zero emission approaches, this book delves into circular economy principles and sustainable energy materials, offering a comprehensive perspective on climate change challenges. Covers fundamental circular economy principles, from carbon capture to advancements in biomass and hydrogen energy. Explores recycling techniques for essential energy materials, including batteries, solar cells, and fuel cells. Provides detailed coverage of technologies, processes, and challenges related to achieving sustainability in the energy sector. Bridges theory and practical applications. Offering a roadmap towards carbon neutrality and net-zero emission future, this book serves as a valuable resource for advanced students, researchers, engineers, and policymakers worldwide seeking solutions to climate change and sustainable development.

The text highlights how nanofluids can be used in thermal solutions across multiple industries, including electronics, energy, and manufacturing. It emphasizes the enhanced heat transfer properties of nanofluids and their potential to significantly improve the efficiency of heat exchange processes. The book discusses topics such as nanoparticle synthesis, nanofluid testing, performance enhancement using nanofluids, thermal behavior of hybrid nanofluids, Brinkman Equation in Nanofluids and Safety considerations in Nano Fluid-Based Systems.This book: Discusses the recent innovation, technological development of nanofluids and explore Nanoparticle synthesis and Characterization for Nanofluid development. Offers a comprehensive understanding of nanofluid technology, nanofluid for aerospace application, covering diverse topics from fundamental properties to advanced research frontiers in nano-fluids for thermal engineering. Includes real-world case studies, and practical techniques that will help the readers to apply nanofluid technology in various thermal engineering scenarios. Covers heat exchanger performance improvement with nanofluids, hybrid nanofluids, Flow of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian hybrid Nanofluid, and oil based Tri-hybrid Nanofluid. Explains experimental techniques for nanofluid testing, and validation, and presents safety and environmental considerations in nanofluid-based systems. It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, production engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, and aerospace engineering.

Honey is a supersaturated solution of sugar made by bees. Honeybees collect a liquid secretion from flowers, called nectar, and take this back to their hives. It is an appreciated natural gift to humanity derived entirely from honeybees. Honey is the by-product of nectar collected by bees from the flowers, with some digestive enzymes produced by the honeybees themselves. Honey: A Miraculous Product of Nature summarizes the current status of honey, it's uses and related aspects. This illustrated volume describes use of honey in traditional medicines, i.e. Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani by acting as a preservative and nourishing agent. Also, other properties like digestibility, palatability, deliciousness, refreshing, thirst quencher, stomachic, anti-obtrusive, expectorant, anti-oxidative, anti-tussive and blood purifier are explained in beautiful manner. The role of honey in improving eyesight, strengthens gums and teeth and it's use in jaundice, spleen enlargement, sore throat, chest diseases, sexual debility, renal and cystic calculi, intestinal worms, heart diseases and leprosy is very well described.The compiled knowledge from range of bee scientists, Honey: A Miraculous Product of Nature aims to provide broad knowledge on honey to the researchers, apiculturists and students to continue their work on honey and honeybees.

Why has so much of our recent attention been focused on AI while RI is all but forgotten? And why are we spending so much energy debating the future of AI rather than that of its human original? Why can't those who are concerned about AI and those who care about RI talk to one another using a common language?iMind: Artificial and Real Intelligence is the first comprehensive popular science account of AI and RI. Unique in scope, it discusses the interdisciplinary science of AI, RI, smartphones, smart sensors, microchips, and the brain-mind connection. It explores what is beyond the physical, including mindfulness and spiritually, how they can impact our well-being in the here and now, and how they could help us all to achieve a healthy and fulfilling old age.Mohamed I. Elmasry, PhD, FIEEE, FRSC, FCAE, FEIC, is Emeritus Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo.

The Laser Manufacturing Process is a comprehensive guide to industrial laser processes, offering insights into their fundamentals, applications across industries, production specifics and characteristics, including mechanical, metallurgical and geometrical aspects, as well as potential defects.It also investigates how industrial laser processes are developed and the diverse attributes of the resulting objects, emphasizing their significance in industrial settings. Here, 'objects' refer to the tangible outcomes of laser manufacturing, encompassing a wide array of products and components created through processes like cutting, welding, and additive manufacturing. These objects exhibit distinct mechanical properties, metallurgical characteristics, and geometrical precision, all of which are crucial considerations in their utility and performance within industrial environments.This book functions as a concise reference manual catering to the needs of both students and professionals who require knowledge related to laser manufacturing processes, such as laser cutting.

Exploring the Blue Bioeconomy: Marine Bioresources and Sustainable Applications provides an overview of marine bioresources in the blue bioeconomy for readers curious about the blue bioeconomy. It delivers potential applications of marine macro and microorganisms in different industries such as biomedical, functional food, pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, ecotourism, industrially important minerals, and enzymes. Besides the potential industrial applications, the book gives the readers an overview of conversion and sustainable utilization techniques for marine bioresources.Key Features Discusses the major sectors associated with the blue bioeconomy and the future potential of each industry for both developed and developing countries. Covers the most important aspects of seaweeds with respect to commercialization and conservation, including botanical information. Includes a discussion about potential future applications of marine microorganisms in the blue bioeconomy with research highlights. Explores the potential industrial applications of marine nematodes and their role in future agriculture and heavy metal remediation applications. Summarizes circular economy principles, upcycling, and recycling approaches to marine litter management under the context of the blue bioeconomy. The book begins by providing an overview of the blue bioeconomy and then advances through the chapters to discuss potential industries, organisms, and conservation techniques to protect ecosystems and associated organisms from overharvesting and pollution. Thus, readers with any level of educational background can easily understand the content of this book. The content of this book is suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates, industrialists, and policymakers who are working in the different fields of blue bioeconomy.

This book discusses the mechanics in textile machinery in spinning, weaving and knitting processes. It is a useful resource for developing an analytical thinking about the machineries by providing information about the various mechanisms involved. The subject matter of this book includes - Gear trains Equations of movement Resolution of forces Principle of moments Stress, strain and elasticity Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

From supply chain finesse to market triumph, this book covers the advancements in business strategy and presents a multidisciplinary approach to strategic management in the garment industry. The subject matter of this book discusses - Strategic management Strategic marketing in garment industry Strategic methods Organizational behaviour Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

This book provides a detailed view of public nutrition and health. It discusses the various statistical tools and their appropriate application in public health and nutrition research, surveys, evaluation and program designing. The subject matter of this book covers a range of topics including statistical issues pertaining to measurement of hunger and food security, hunger mapping, diseases in community clusters, randomized response technique for sensitive characteristics, small area estimation and gender disparity.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

No cloth can be woven without desired and adequate tensions of its constituent warp and weft yarns. This book explains the crucial role of yarn tension in weaving and discusses its various aspects and effects on cloth characteristics. The subject matter of this book includes - Yarn tension at the weaving preparatory process Warp tension measurement General form of weft tension variation Effects of loom settings and other factors on warp tension Effects of yarn tensions on loom performance Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

This book explores the nexus of science, technology and nutrition that shapes the way we produce, consume and experience food. It discusses the innovations and principles driving the future of nourishment. The latest scientific information on food nutrition, science and technology are compiled for a better understanding of each division. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

Being on call as a pediatric resident or a pediatric hematology-oncology fellow can cause great anxiety. In addition to the relatively common patient with chemotherapy-related fever and neutropenia, there is the anticipation of problems that a trainee may have read about but not yet actually seen - the adolescent newly presenting with a white blood cell count of 600,000/mm3, the 2 year old spitting up blood with a platelet count of 2,000/ mm3 and a hemoglobin of 5g/dL, the child who comes to the ER with difficulty walking and is found to have a paraspinal mass on MRI. Most issues can wait until the next day when more senior practitioners are around, but some are true medical emergencies and just can't.This manual is intended as a one-stop solution for such frantic moments - a quick resource to bridge the hours between the start of night call and morning rounds that focuses on what needs to be done immediately to avoid hurting a patient. It offers succinct guidelines and algorithms to address the emergencies most likely to come up overnight. For those tempted to turn to AI for quick solutions, there are some salutary lessons from responses AI has given when asked about such emergencies.

This book presents advanced research on smart health technologies, focusing upon the innovative transformations in diagnosis and treatment planning using medical imaging and data analysed by data science techniques. It shows how smart health technologies leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics to provide more accurate and efficient diagnosis and treatment planning. In search for innovative and novel methods and techniques for health technologies and medical data processing, the book discusses applications of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, the Internet of Things, Big Data, Cloud Computing.- Includes use of Electronic Patient records in healthcare, analysis of big data in medical diagnosis, reliability, and challenges of EPR and EHR in smart healthcare- Explores evolving techniques for smart healthcare, it's application in medical imaging and prediction in the fields of treatment planning- Provides recent studies in AI-driven healthcare technologies, and medical imaging to outline insight into smart healthcare technologies- Discusses the role of big data in smart healthcare, computing techniques for healthcare for medical diagnosis and treatment planning- Encompasses the ethical and legal challenges of using smart healthcare and medical dataThis book serves as a valuable reference for researchers working on smart health technologies. Researchers of medical imaging, artificial intelligence, data science along with healthcare domain will find it a great resource as well.

Condensation Particle Counting Technology and its Applications introduces the principles, key components, calibration methods and applications of condensation particle counting systems.This book delves into the adverse effects of fine particles on human health, along with the existing detection technologies for these particles. It discusses the theories and methods of optical measurement for fine particles and elaborates on the applicable conditions for each light scattering theory, providing a theoretical foundation for detecting particle-scattered light. The book concludes with an overview of the challenges posed by ongoing climate change and future research prospects in Condensation Particle Counting (CPC).The book is intended for industry professionals and environmental researchers specializing in particle and aerosol measurement, detection methods, and technology.

Biosecurity in the Age of Synthetic Biology is a comprehensive review of the biosecurity issues faced by the innovative and rapidly evolving field of synthetic biology. This is a meticulous review of the groundbreaking biotechnological advancements and the critical need for robust biosecurity measures. The book provides an in-depth examination of the ethical, legal, and societal dimensions shaping the future of synthetic biology research, in addition to a practical protocol for biosecurity risk assessment. This is the first book to offer a structured guideline for biosecurity risk assessment in synthetic biology. The author's balanced view of the opportunities of synthetic biology and the inherent security risks reveal foundational concepts, cutting-edge applications, and international perspectives on biosecurity. This essential guide illuminates scientific and technological frontiers and advocates for a proactive approach ensuring the responsible development and use of synthetic biology. It is an indispensable resource for scientists, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of biotechnology and biosecurity.Key Features1) Provides instructions and examples for a biosecurity risk assessment2) Includes detailed proposed outline for creating a Biosecurity Manual for broad adoption.3) Emphasizes the future challenges and opportunities4) Offers insights on the role of artificial intelligence in synthetic biology and biosecurity.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the scientific evidence supporting the diverse health benefits of Ashwagandha. Each chapter delves into specific aspects, exploring their effects on stress management, cognitive function, physical performance, immune system support, sleep quality, and hormonal balance. Through an evidence-based approach, the book aims to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern scientific understanding, presenting Ashwagandha as a promising herb for enhancing quality of life. The book begins by highlighting the origin and botanical characteristics of Ashwagandha and explores the wide range of its traditional and modern applications. By identifying the main active compounds and their functions, readers gain insight into the herb's potential physiological effects. Further, the book investigates Ashwagandha's potential for preventing and treating COVID-19. The book is intended for general readership, herbalists, naturopaths, alternative medicine practitioners and lifescience/medical students and researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding of Ashwagandha's potential in improving health and well-being while also emphasizing the importance of quality and chemotyping for optimal benefits.

Academic and industry experts describe the use of chemical (permeation) grouting beneath an airport runway to improve ground resistance to liquefaction. They present the cost, environmental, and operational benefits; specifications; methodology; and practical results of this cutting-edge method. Because transportation infrastructure such as ports and airports are required to operate even in the event of a large earthquake, they must be resilient against liquefaction.Through contributions from experts in academia and industry, this book describes the discovery of construction defects at three airports in Japan and the subsequent project to repair and strengthen the ground using chemical grouting using environmentally friendly colloidal silica, the first time this technique was used in Japan. This book first describes chemical grouting and its benefits, its specifications, and field investigation results of its ground improvement performance. Next, it demonstrates a numerical and probabilistic method to model spatial variability in material properties of field data on improved ground. Finally, it explains a performance-based verification for airport runway availability in terms of bearing capacity and runway flatness after a large earthquake. Through its clear explanations, this book enables readers to implement chemical grouting and enjoy the cost, environmental, access, and operational benefits of this technique over traditional methodologies that would require temporary site closure and large-scale excavation work. Because the concept and methodology described in this book are applicable to various geological, geotechnical, and seismological conditions depending on the location and structural and operational conditions depending on the infrastructure type, this book is a useful resource for geotechnical and other infrastructure engineers who must strengthen the ground without disrupting normal operations.

We are very pleased to introduce the proceedings of the International Conference on Latest Trends in Engineering and Technology [ICLTET 2023]. Papers were well presented in the conference in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, IOT, Communication Networks, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Nano Material Research, Business Management and many more to arouse a high level of interest. The presented papers maintained the high promise suggested by the written abstracts and the program was chaired in a professional and efficient way by the session chair who were selected for their expertise in the subject. The number of delegates was also highly gratifying, showing the high level of interest in the subject. This Proceeding provides the permanent record of what was presented. They indicate the state of development at the time of writing of all aspects of this important topic and will be invaluable to all academicians and researchers in the field for that reason. Finally, it is appropriate that we record our thanks to our fellow members of the Technical Organizing Committee for encouraging participation from those areas. We are also indebted to those who served as session chair and reviewers, without their support, the conference could not have been the success that it was. We also acknowledge the authors themselves, without whose expert input there would have been no conference. Their efforts made a great contribution to its success.

Raman Scattering on Emerging Semiconductors and Oxides presents Raman scattering studies. It describes the key fundamental elements in applying Raman spectroscopies to various semiconductors and oxides without complicated and deep Raman theories.Across nine chapters, it covers: - SiC and IV-IV semiconductors, - III-GaN and Nitride semiconductors- III-V and II-VI semiconductors, - ZnO-based and GaO-based semiconducting oxides, - Graphene, ferroelectric oxides and other emerging materials, - Wide band gap semiconductors of SiC, GaN and ZnO, and- ultra-wide gap semiconductors of AlN, Ga2O3 and Graphene are emphasized.Key achievements from the author and collaborators in the above fields are referred and cited with typical Raman spectral graphs and analyses.Written for engineers, scientists, and academics, this comprehensive book will be fundamental for newcomers in Raman spectroscopy.

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the fusion between quantum technology, AI, and robotics, providing readers with a deep understanding of the interplay between these fields and the transformative potential they hold.The Quantum Evolution: Application of AI and Robotics in the Future of Quantum Technology uncovers the potential of quantum algorithms to tackle complex computational problems exponentially faster than classical counterparts. Readers are introduced to quantum machine learning and its potential to revolutionize AI by enabling more efficient data analysis, pattern recognition, and decision-making. The book explores the potential applications of quantum-inspired neural networks and how they can enhance the capabilities of AI systems, ushering in a new era of intelligent machines. It also delves into the potential risks and challenges associated with quantum technology integration, such as quantum security and privacy concerns. The book showcases numerous real-world applications and examples of how quantum technology, AI, and robotics are being utilized today, giving readers concrete insights into how these advancements are shaping industries, healthcare, communication, and more.This book targets a mixed audience of specialists, analysts, engineers, scholars, researchers, academics, professionals, and students from different communities to share and contribute new ideas, methodologies, technologies, models, frameworks, theories and practices in quantum technology.

In this book, the Role of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Blockchain in smart healthcare is explained through the detailed study of Artificial Neural Network, Fuzzy Set Theory, Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set, Machine learning and Big Data technology.Industry 5.0 for Smart Healthcare Technologies: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Medical Things and Blockchain focuses on interesting applications of AI, promising advancements in IoT and important findings in Blockchain technology. When applied to smart healthcare technologies, Industry 5.0 offers numerous benefits that can revolutionize the healthcare industry. The book provides readers insights and tools for enhanced patient care, remote patient monitoring, predictive analytics and early intervention of diseases, seamless data sharing and interoperability, telemedicine and virtual care, and a safer and more secure healthcare ecosystem. The authors examine novel computational algorithms for the processing of medical images, as well as novel algorithms for the processing of bio signals in detection of diseases. The book also explores systems for processing physiological parameters and discusses applications of artificial intelligence techniques in the broader healthcare industry. The authors also investigate the importance of AR/VR in the healthcare sector and examine the futuristic applications of Industry 5.0 in the healthcare sector.This book is intended for researchers and professionals working in interdisciplinary fields of computer engineering/science and healthcare fields. It will provide them with the tools to enhance diagnostics, optimize treatment plans, and empower patients to actively participate in their healthcare journey.

This book offers detailed information on biomedical imaging using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (Deep CNN). It focuses on different types of biomedical images to enable readers to understand the effectiveness and the potential. It includes topics such as disease diagnosis, and image processing perspectives.Deep Learning in Biomedical Signal and Medical Imaging discusses classification, segmentation, detection, tracking, and retrieval applications of non-invasive methods such as EEG, ECG, EMG, MRI, fMRI, CT, and X-RAY, amongst others. It surveys the most recent techniques and approaches in this field, with both broad coverage and enough depth to be of practical use to working professionals. It includes examples of the application of signal and image processing employing Deep CNN to Alzheimer, Brain Tumor, Skin Cancer, Breast Cancer, and stroke prediction, as well as ECG and EEG signals. This book offers enough fundamental and technical information on these techniques, approaches, and related problems without overcrowding the reader's head. It presents the results of the latest investigations in the field of Deep CNN for biomedical data analysis. The techniques and approaches presented in this book deal with the most important and/or the newest topics encountered in this field. They combine the fundamental theory of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML, ) and Deep CNN with practical applications in Biology and Medicine. Certainly, the list of topics covered in this book is not exhaustive but these topics will shed light on the implications of the presented techniques and approaches on other topics in biomedical data analysis.The book is written for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, signal process engineering, biomedical imaging, and computer science. The specific and innovative solutions covered in this book for both medical and biomedical applications are critical to scientists, researchers, practitioners, professionals, and educators who are working in the context of the topics.

Interaction of Symbols is a book for everyone engaged with icon design. It presents a theory of how icons work: symbols in an icon interact to evoke meaning. From this theory flow design principles and practices based on evidence from Design and other disciplines such as Psychology, Perception and Cognition. The theory. principles, and practices impact how all symbol-based communications are conceived, designed, and appliedThe book focuses on icons that elicit a concept without any previous training or use of language. Findings from twenty years' worth of empirical design research studies explore, illustrate, and support each principle, process, and recommendation. The book begins with a review of icon research from various fields before laying a conceptual foundation that grounds the theory of the book. After and elaborating on that theory are chapters that demonstrate how to Establish Contexts to Guide Comprehension, Glean Which Symbols to Draw, Learn How to Draw Understandable Symbols, Clarify Metaphor, and Use Icons to Decipher Icons in Icon Systems. Written and carefully designed for a broad audience, the book's scholarly level is elevated while the presentation is approachable. Scholar or professional can skim, scan, or dig, it's up to them. Heavily illustrated and supported with ample citations, it is not only a book for students and professionals within the field of communication design, but also for anyone who communicates with visual symbols, from healthcare professionals to software engineers, affecting all kinds of graphic communications from advertisements to assembly instructions.

This book provides a practical perspective of all the processes involved in estimating mineral resources and reserves, including mine-to-mill reconciliation. It provides an integrated step-by-step explanation of processes for performing each step, including insight from academic and industry practitioners. Each chapter details a specific aspect of the estimation processes in a practical manner. It contains examples and case studies to illustrate the practical application of geostatistics in mineral resource estimation, mineral reserve conversion, and reconciliation. Features Explains practical geostatistics processes and functionality. Simplifies explanation of mathematical /statistical concepts and application. Provides a step-by-step guide to plan and model mineral resources. Discusses generalised examples to aid the process steps. Reviews processes involved in the mineral resources' estimation and ore reserve conversion. This book is intended for third-year and postgraduate students in Mineral Resources Management, Geology, Spatial Statistics, and Mining Engineering, as well as practicing professionals.