Download or read book Social Legal and Ethical Implications of IoT Cloud and Edge Computing Technologies written by Cornetta, Gianluca and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adoption of cloud and IoT technologies in both the industrial and academic communities has enabled the discovery of numerous applications and ignited countless new research opportunities. With numerous professional markets benefiting from these advancements, it is easy to forget the non-technical issues that accompany technologies like these. Despite the advantages that these systems bring, significant ethical questions and regulatory issues have become prominent areas of discussion. Social, Legal, and Ethical Implications of IoT, Cloud, and Edge Computing Technologies is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the non-technical repercussions of IoT technology adoption. While highlighting topics such as smart cities, environmental monitoring, and data privacy, this publication explores the regulatory and ethical risks that stem from computing technologies. This book is ideally designed for researchers, engineers, practitioners, students, academicians, developers, policymakers, scientists, and educators seeking current research on the sociological impact of cloud and IoT technologies.

Download or read book Remediation and Health Risks of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils written by Qi Liao and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-10-18 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil is the essential foundation for human survival. However, soil pollution and environmental problems have become increasingly evident in recent years. In particular, heavy metal pollution at various sites poses a serious threat to human health and ecological safety, becoming a significant social issue worldwide. Greener and environmentally friendly remediation technologies, coupled with accurate evaluation of the potential risks, environmental impact, and human health of heavy metals in the soil have become urgently required. This Research Topic aims to gather the latest advancements in scientific research and applicable studies on (i) the potential risk or impact of recently problematic heavy metals (such as Sb, TI) and cases of combined heavy metal pollution; (ii) pollution formation, migration, and remediation of heavy metal in soil and groundwater; (iii) novel methods to treat and reduce heavy metals in contaminated sites; (iv) environmentally friendly remediation technology (such as enhanced bioremediation and in-situ remediation); and (v) assessment or modeling of the environmental or human health impact of heavy metals.

Download or read book Exploring Microorganisms written by Antonio Mendez-Vilas and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Microorganisms: Recent Advances in Applied Microbiology, contains a selection of papers presented at the VII International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology - BioMicroWorld2017 (Madrid, Spain). This book offers the outcomes of completed and outgoing research works and experiences of several microbiology research groups across the world. The volume is divided into the following sections: * Agriculture, Soil, Forest Microbiology * Environmental, Marine, Aquatic Microbiology. Geomicrobiology * BBB - Biodeterioration, Biodegratation, Bioremediation * Microbiology of Food and Animal Feed * Industrial Microbiology * Microbial Production of High-Value Products: Drugs, Chemicals, Fuels, Electricity ... * Biotechnologically Relevant Enzymes and Proteins * Medical, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Microbiology * Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Antimicrobial Resistance * Biofilms * Microbial Physiology, Genetics, Evolution and Adaptation Readers will find this book a useful opportunity to keep up with the latest research results, insights and advances in the microbiology field.

Download or read book Volatile Compounds and Smell Chemicals Odor and Aroma of Food written by Eugenio Aprea and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the constituents of food, volatile compounds are a particularly intriguing group of molecules, because they give rise to odor and aroma. Indeed, olfaction is one of the main aspects influencing the appreciation or dislike of particular food items. Volatile compounds are perceived through the smell sensory organs of the nasal cavity, and evoke numerous associations and emotions, even before the food is tasted. Such a reaction occurs because the information from these receptors is directed to the hippocampus and amygdala, and the key regions of the brain involved in learning and memory. In addition to identifying the odor active compounds, the analysis of the volatile compounds in food is also applicable for detecting the ripening, senescence, and decay in fruit and vegetables, as well as monitoring and controlling the changes during food processing and storage (i.e., preservation, fermentation, cooking, and packaging). I warmly invite colleagues to submit their original research or review articles covering all aspects of volatile compounds research in the food sector (excluding pesticides), and/or the analytical methods used to identify, measure, and monitor these molecules.

Download or read book Fungal Infections in Immunocompromised Hosts written by Dimitrios P. Kontoyiannis and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unique supplement, we have compiled several state-of-the-art topics that are based on lectures delivered by eminent mycology experts during the 37th ICHS meeting. We hope that the esteemed audience of the Journal of Fungi will enjoy and appreciate the ever-evolving and complex field of fungal infections in vulnerable hosts.

Download or read book Biodegradable Polymer Based Food Packaging written by Abhishek Dutt Tripathi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-20 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers different aspects of biodegradable packaging, such as their sourcing and application in food industries. The book focuses on the production and characterization of biodegradable food packaging derived from plant, animal and microbial sources. Chapters highlight the nano-technological interventions in biodegradable food packaging and the less studied microbial biopolymer-based biodegradable food packaging makes it distinct from other related books. It includes the latest research and development in the areas of food processing, food packaging, material science and polymeric science. It also discusses the standards and regulatory guidelines about the biodegradability testing of these polymers. This book is meant for researchers in food science, food packaging, bioprocess technology, polymer science and biochemical engineering. It is also beneficial for faculty members and students of food microbiology, food technology, dairy technology. The book is also meant for small entrepreneurs and farmers who are interested in bio-plastic usage for food packaging.

Download or read book Multiresidue Methods for the Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Food written by Horacio Heinzen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last decades the public concern on the pesticide residues content in foods have been steadily rising. The global development of food trade implies that aliments from everywhere in the world can reach the consumer`s table. Therefore, the identification of agricultural practices that employ different pesticides combinations and application rates to protect produce must be characterized, as they left residues that could be noxious to human health. However, the possible number of pesticides (and its metabolites of toxicological relevance) to be found in a specific commodity is almost 1500, and the time needed to analyze them one by one, makes this analytical strategy a unrealistic task. To overcome this problem, the concept of Multi Residue Methods (MRM) for the analysis of pesticide traces have been developed. The advent of new and highly sensitive instrumentation, based in hyphenatedchromatographic systems to coupled mass analyzers (XC (MS/MS) or MSn) permitted simultaneously the identification and the determination of up to hundreds of pesticide residues in a single chromatographic run. Multiresidue Methods for the Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Food presents the analytical procedures developed in the literature, as well as those currently employed in the most advanced laboratories that perform routinely Pesticide Residue Analysis in foods. In addition to these points, the regulations, guidelines and recommendations from the most important regulatory agencies of the world on the topic will be commented and contrasted.

Download or read book Advances in Sustainable Viticulture and Winemaking Microbiology written by Gustavo Cordero-Bueso and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Sustainable Viticulture and Winemaking Microbiology is an international scientific research eBook on the context of sustainable viticulture and winemaking development from the microbiological point of view. The Editors welcome the lectors to read multidisciplinary articles that bridge viticulture and winemaking with microbial ecology, environmental and social sciences. Manuscripts focus on novel findings underlining those relationships. The journal ‘Frontiers in Microbiology’ published original research articles that demonstrate a clear scientific breakthrough versus current knowledge. This eBook covers application fields such as sustainable viticulture, sustainable winemaking, the climatic global change, the preservation of natural resources and health, agriculture and biodiversity, ecological, economical and social impacts of beverages and food quality and security management and the geographical distribution of yeast and bacteria populations related to winemaking issues of agricultural changes. ‘If wine was perfect, there would be no need for microorganisms for a sustainable viticulture and winemaking’ - Gustavo Cordero-Bueso

Download or read book Handbook of Forensic Statistics written by David L. Banks and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Forensic Statistics is a collection of chapters by leading authorities in forensic statistics. Written for statisticians, scientists, and legal professionals having a broad range of statistical expertise, it summarizes and compares basic methods of statistical inference (frequentist, likelihoodist, and Bayesian) for trace and other evidence that links individuals to crimes, the modern history and key controversies in the field, and the psychological and legal aspects of such scientific evidence. Specific topics include uncertainty in measurements and conclusions; statistically valid statements of weight of evidence or source conclusions; admissibility and presentation of statistical findings; and the state of the art of methods (including problems and pitfalls) for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data in such areas as forensic biology, chemistry, and pattern and impression evidence. The particular types of evidence that are discussed include DNA, latent fingerprints, firearms and toolmarks, glass, handwriting, shoeprints, and voice exemplars.

Download or read book Measurement Uncertainty in Chemical Analysis written by Paul De Bièvre and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is now becoming recognized in the measurement community that it is as important to communicate the uncertainty related to a specific measurement as it is to report the measurement itself. Without knowing the uncertainty, it is impossible for the users of the result to know what confidence can be placed in it; it is also impossible to assess the comparability of different measurements of the same parameter. This volume collects 20 outstanding papers on the topic, mostly published from 1999-2002 in the journal "Accreditation and Quality Assurance." They provide the rationale for why it is important to evaluate and report the uncertainty of a result in a consistent manner. They also describe the concept of uncertainty, the methodology for evaluating uncertainty, and the advantages of using suitable reference materials. Finally, the benefits to both the analytical laboratory and the user of the results are considered.

Download or read book African swine fever ASF detection and diagnosis written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the current worsening of the African swine fever situation worldwide, this field manual will be aimed to assist veterinarians in the prompt recognition and detection of the disease and the immediate control steps at farm level.

Download or read book ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and New Management Standards written by Iñaki Heras-Saizarbitoria and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive reference on ISO management system standards and their implementation. The impacts that ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 have had on business performance are analyzed in depth, and up-to-date perspectives are offered on the integration of these and other management standards (e.g. SA8000, ISO/TS 16949). Detailed information is provided on the signaling value of different management standards and on the new ISO standards for management systems, such as ISO 50001 and ISO 45001, relating to energy management and occupational health and safety. The role of audits in ensuring compliance with the standards and achievement of objectives is also carefully considered. The volume examines avenues for further research and emerging challenges. In offering an integrated, holistic perspective on ISO management system standards, this book will have wide appeal for academics, public decision-makers, and practitioners in the field of quality and environmental management.

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Download or read book GDPR and Biobanking written by Jane Reichel and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part I Setting the scene -- Introduction: Individual rights, the public interest and biobank research 4000 (8) -- Genetic data and privacy protection -- Part II GDPR and European responses -- Biobank governance and the impact of the GDPR on the regulation of biobank research -- Controller' and processor's responsibilities in biobank research under GDPR -- Individual rights in biobank research under GDPR -- Safeguards and derogations relating to processing for archiving purposes in the scientific purposes: Article 89 analysis for biobank research -- A Pan-European analysis of Article 89 implementation and national biobank research regulations -- EEA, Switzerland analysis of GDPR requirements and national biobank research regulations -- Part III National insights in biobank regulatory frameworks -- Selected 10-15 countries for reports: Germany -- Greece -- France -- Finland -- Sweden -- United Kingdom -- Part IV Conclusions -- Reflections on individual rights, the public interest and biobank research, ramifications and ways forward. .

Download or read book Advanced Technical Ceramics Monolithic Ceramics General and Textural Properties Determination of Density and Porosity written by British Standards Institute Staff and published by . This book was released on 1993-11 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special ceramics, Ceramics, Monolithic materials, Density measurement, Bulk density, Porosity measurement, Accuracy, Test specimens, Testing conditions, Definitions, Reports

Download or read book The Llobregat written by Sergi Sabater and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-06-02 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Llobregat belongs to the most thoroughly studied rivers in Europe and is a paradigm of the confluence of human and natural disturbances in a single basin. Because of its location in a very densely populated region and its Mediterranean character, the Llobregat supports a mixture of irregular flow, water abstraction, excess nutrients, mining debris, and a wide array of pollutants. The aquatic organisms strive to survive in a dramatically changing river that passes through a succession of dams, weirs and channels. The long-term river monitoring as well as the research that has been carried out in the river for a long time have provided an extensive knowledge of these disturbances and their effects on the biological communities. This book highlights the available information, with emphasis on the hydrological, chemical and biological elements interspersed in the river. Experts in the field discuss the main nutrient patterns and pollutant occurrence and the responses of the biological quality elements as well as the river ecosystem to the overall natural and man-made influences.

Download or read book Modern Approaches To Quality Control written by Ahmed Badr Eldin and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2011-11-09 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid advance have been made in the last decade in the quality control procedures and techniques, most of the existing books try to cover specific techniques with all of their details. The aim of this book is to demonstrate quality control processes in a variety of areas, ranging from pharmaceutical and medical fields to construction engineering and data quality. A wide range of techniques and procedures have been covered.