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Natural resources are limited which makes it crucial to utilize them efficiently. Sustainable development aims at restoring the environmental deterioration while developing competent techniques to meet the primary demands of the population. Some of the steps towards sustainable development are harvesting energy from renewable sources, crop rotation, sustainable transport, etc. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on this subject have been included in this book. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

Social science studies society, particularly the processes and relationships that establish and define an individual with society. Social science is comprised of various disciplines such as archaeology, anthropology, economics, geography, psychology, sociology, law and jurisprudence, etc. Research in social science can be categorized into two parts - quantitative designs and qualitative designs. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of social science. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of social science.

Teacher education refers to the process of enhancing skills, attitude and knowledge of existing as well as prospective teachers in order to make them more efficient for classroom teaching. The process of training teachers is mainly divided into three stages, initial teacher training, induction and continuing professional development. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of teacher education. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to this field. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

Urban planning and transportation management attempts to understand the growth and development of metropolitan areas and correspondingly plan a transportation system for that particular area or a city. Numerous issues are considered in this field like air pollution, traffic congestion, infrastructure, etc. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to urban planning and transportation management. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Teaching and learning are a set of directives and principles that aim to enable teachers to acquire efficient classroom management skills as well as teaching abilities. Teaching and learning is applicable to all levels of education starting from early childhood education to university education. Advancements in technology have resulted in a rise in the use of educational technologies. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of teaching and learning. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Software development helps in developing, testing and operating softwares. These softwares are mostly used in the fields of communication, business, military intelligence, etc. Software engineering can be categorized into a number of steps like requirement, design of the software, testing, etc. This book outlines the processes and applications of software engineering in detail. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further. Through it, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field.

Physical chemistry blends the principles and techniques of physics to the study of chemical phenomena. It has a number of allied fields like electrochemistry, photochemistry, thermochemistry, spectrochemistry, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry, etc. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of physical chemistry. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying physical chemistry, as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study.

Nanoengineering involves the engineering and manufacturing of materials at the nanoscale level. Traditional properties of materials are fundamentally altered at the molecular level. Nanomaterials are used in the manufacture of sensors, microfluids, thermoelectrics, photovoltaics, biomedical devices, etc. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in this field. It is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on nanoengineering.

Applied mathematics is the application of mathematical techniques in various fields such as engineering, computer science, etc. Computational modeling techniques and actuarial science rely entirely on applied mathematics to analyze data and information. The field of applied mathematics investigates various branches such as artificial intelligence, electromagnetics and meteorology through a multidisciplinary approach. Through this book, the readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about applied mathematics. It is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.

Since its emergence, civil engineering has been rapidly expanding. Civil engineering is the oldest discipline of engineering. It studies the construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, canals and dams. The sub-disciplines of civil engineering are materials science and engineering, environmental engineering, earthquake engineering, coastal engineering, structural engineering, water resources engineering, etc. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of civil engineering.

Hydraulic engineering is an important sub-discipline of civil engineering and it studies the flow of fluids, mainly of water and sewage. The subject helps in developing designs for various hydraulic structures such as dams, canals, etc. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of hydraulic engineering. For all readers who are interested in hydraulic engineering, the case studies included in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding. Through this book, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field.

Mathematical modeling is the method of developing mathematical models. This model is mainly based on mathematical language and theories and includes forms such as dynamical systems, statistical models, differential equations and game theoretic models. Mathematical modeling is used in a number of fields such as architecture, artificial intelligence, biology, computer science, etc. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

Manufacturing engineering is a subdicipline of industrial engineering and intersects with mechanical engineering. It mainly studies the processes and practices involved in manufacturing and production of products. It encapsulates numerous subdisciplines such as mechanics, drafting, computer integrated manufacturing, textile engineering, etc. This book discusses theories and concepts of manufacturing engineering and technology. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject. It aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.

Information theory studies the storage and extraction of information. Lossless data compression, lossy data compression and channel coding are some of the fundamental aspects of information theory. Information theory is essentially used in cryptography, which studies the practice of securing communication. It is used in our day-to-day life applications such as ATM cards, computer passwords, website encryptions and electronic commerce. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

Chemical biology is a rapidly growing field which combines traditional chemistry with modern concepts of biology. The concepts related to the subject of chemical biology are proteomics, combinatorial chemistry, glycobiology, molecular sensing, etc. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of chemical biology. It includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into this field. It will benefit students and researchers alike. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

World history is a distinct field of study which falls under the umbrella of historical studies. It studies and analyses patterns across cultures from all around the world. The world history can be divided into three major categories- pre-modern, early modern and contemporary history. Different approaches, evaluation and advanced studies on world history have been included in this book. It covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around this field. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

Philosophy aims at explaining issues related to existence, reason and values. Philosophy can be categorized on the basis of culture such as Western philosophy, Eastern philosophy, Buddhist Philosophy, African philosophy, etc. Some of the major branches of philosophy include metaphysics and epistemology, philosophical traditions, value theory among others. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to philosophy. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Political science is a sub-field of social sciences which deals with the study of governments, political policies, and political behavior. The various sub-fields included in this field are public policy, international relations, political methodology, comparative politics, public administration, etc. This book is designed in such a way that it provides an in-depth knowledge about the various concepts and theories related to this subject. It is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital aspects and emerging trends in the field of political science. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

The way people express themselves as sexual beings and experience sexual situations is defined as their sexuality. It includes the factors like biological factors, spiritual factors, erotic factors, emotional and physical factors and also social factors. The main topics studied under this branch of science, are male and female anatomy, reproduction, sexual response cycle, sexual dysfunction, psychosexual development, etc. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of human sexuality as easy and informative as possible, for the readers. The topics covered in it offer the readers innovative insights in this field. Those with an interest in human sexuality would find this textbook helpful.

Every human and animal has behavioural characteristics which are affected by its environment in one way or another. Behavioural studies refers to the study of the interactions animals and humans have with their surroundings. The subjects which contribute majorly to behavioural science are cognitive science, psychology, psychobiology, etc. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of behavioural science. The topics covered in this book offer the readers new insights in this field. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Language has a significant influence on any society. This influence is studied under the field of linguistic anthropology. The communication between individuals and groups, religious beliefs, social identity, cultural representation, etc. are all impacted by language and form the core aspects of linguistic anthropology. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in this field. It presents the complex subject of linguistic anthropology in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Statistics is an essential part of mathematics. It deals with the presentation, collection, organization, analysis and interpretation of data. In statistics, sampling theory refers to the survey method in which a particular group of people are chosen to represent the larger population. It is a very commonly used method in research and marketing. The different types of sampling methods are systematic sampling, cluster sampling, snowball sampling, minimax sampling, stratified sampling, theoretical sampling, etc. This textbook is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of statistics and sampling theory. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for those interested in this field.

This book discusses the fundamental as well as modern approaches of communication studies. It describes in detail the various concepts and application of this area in the modern scenario. Communication studies refer to that part of academic sciences which deals with the study of the different forms of human communications. It is divided into three sub-fields namely verbal communication, written communication and non-verbal communication. This book provides in-depth knowledge about the various branches of communication. It contains topics related to the theories and techniques of communication. The book will assist researchers and students in this field.

Media refers to those technologies that are employed for mass communication. Some of the popular forms of mass media include broadcast, films, video games, internet and print media. These media use channels such as radio, television, mobile phones, newspaper, magazines, etc. to reach out to the masses. There has been rapid progress in this field and its applications are finding their way across multiple industries. The various sub-fields of mass media and communication along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. It aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.

Linear algebra refers to the study of lines, sub-spaces, planes and understanding the characteristics of vector spaces. It includes learning and analysing linear mapping. Linear algebra is also important in understanding differential equations, abstract algebra, functional analysis, etc. It has applications in fourier series expansion, linear systems, quantum mechanics, etc. This book presents the complex subject of linear algebra in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this text covers the most significant topics in the field of linear algebra. The textbook is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.

Mathematics is the science of numbers, space, change and structures. Modern theories and methods of mathematics are applied in fields such as engineering, computer science, etc. Applied mathematics finds connections between mathematics and other disciplines to contribute to the better understanding of mathematical laws and methods. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of mathematics. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

The vast fields of science and engineering are closely related because engineering uses science to create the new technology, which in turn helps the subject to grow and discover new scientific facts. Engineering employs elements of mathematics, social knowledge, science and economics to design, invent, create, build and maintain best scientific solutions to problems. Science then uses these machines, hardware, software, etc. to discover and prove new facts and truths about the universe. The various sub-fields of science and technology with respect to probability, along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. It includes different approaches, evaluations and methodologies on the applications of probability in science and engineering. This textbook attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into this field.

The object-detection system, which is used to find the velocity, range, and angle of the objects with the help of radio waves is called the radar. The detection of weather formations, aircrafts, guided missiles, terrain, spacecrafts, motor vehicles, etc. is made easy by radar technology. Some of the methods and principles used in this technology are Doppler effect, polarization, illumination, reflection, etc. The book studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of radar technology and its utmost significance in modern times. The topics included in it are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this textbook.

As an important part of computer science and technology, parallel computing refers to the art of performing multiple different computations and calculations simultaneously. Parallel computing has many sub-fields namely task parallelism, bit-level parallelism, data parallelism and instruction-level parallelism. In the present day scenario, parallel computing is being implemented in fields like sequence analysis, mathematical finance, protein folding, etc. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of parallel computing and how such concepts have practical applications. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this textbook covers the most significant topics in the field of parallel computing.

The practice and study of designing, producing and implementing devices, machines, structures, procedures, materials, etc. to control and reduce the effect of corrosion is known as corrosion engineering. The other processes included in this field are fracture, erosion, cracking, crazing, fretting, brittle, etc. The field includes designing some special corrosion prevention processes and methods. This book explores all the important aspects of corrosion engineering in the present day scenario. It discusses in detail about the techniques and theories used in this subject. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field.