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Carbohydrate reserves constitute the major part of edible portion of the plants. Latest researches in major crops like wheat, rice, maize, barley, potato, sugarcane, sugarbeet, Jerusalem artichoke, chicory and carbohydrates in trees have been included in this book. The book will be of great value to the basic plant biochemists, molecular biologists, biotechnologists, and genetic crop engineers and to the agricultural scientists working in different disciplines related to crop productivity. This compilation may act as a medium to initiate discussions among these scientists leading to new researches in the area of crop productivity and reserve carbohydrate metabolism.

The global status of fluoride pollution is conceptually presented in this book. Most of the recent scientific studies undertaken the world over are carefully summarized and tabulated so as to generate a global database on the status of fluoride pollution. Further, the health issues and associated human stress effects are scientifically discussed. The conventional approaches used for defluoridation in the fluoride endemic areas are discussed in detail, highlighting their limitations. A comparative evaluation of the technologies used for defluoridation has been presented as well.

Recently there has been a keen interest in the statistical analysis of change point detec­ tion and estimation. Mainly, it is because change point problems can be encountered in many disciplines such as economics, finance, medicine, psychology, geology, litera­ ture, etc. , and even in our daily lives. From the statistical point of view, a change point is a place or time point such that the observations follow one distribution up to that point and follow another distribution after that point. Multiple change points problem can also be defined similarly. So the change point(s) problem is two fold: one is to de­ cide if there is any change (often viewed as a hypothesis testing problem), another is to locate the change point when there is a change present (often viewed as an estimation problem). The earliest change point study can be traced back to the 1950s. During the fol­ lowing period of some forty years, numerous articles have been published in various journals and proceedings. Many of them cover the topic of single change point in the means of a sequence of independently normally distributed random variables. Another popularly covered topic is a change point in regression models such as linear regres­ sion and autoregression. The methods used are mainly likelihood ratio, nonparametric, and Bayesian. Few authors also considered the change point problem in other model settings such as the gamma and exponential.

The global status of fluoride pollution is conceptually presented in this book. Most of the recent scientific studies undertaken the world over are carefully summarized and tabulated so as to generate a global database on the status of fluoride pollution. Further, the health issues and associated human stress effects are scientifically discussed. The conventional approaches used for defluoridation in the fluoride endemic areas are discussed in detail, highlighting their limitations. A comparative evaluation of the technologies used for defluoridation has been presented as well.

Comprehensive guide to industrial automation and robotics, covering fluid power systems, control mechanisms, and AI integration for enhanced operational efficiency.

Key Features

Comprehensive coverage of automation principles and typesDetailed analysis of fluid power systemsPractical insights into robotics and AI applications

Book Description

This course offers an introduction to automation and robotics for industrial applications. It begins with essential concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics, explaining their roles in industrial automation. Next, it delves into circuits and their applications in hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluidic design. The latter part focuses on electric and electronic controls, ending with robotics, robotic programming, and their industrial applications. Understanding these concepts is crucial for anyone looking to work in automation, as they provide the foundation for designing and maintaining automated systems. The course covers everything from basic laws and principles to advanced topics like the use of UAVs and AI in industrial automation.Throughout the course, you''ll explore real-world applications and see how these principles are applied in industry. This structured approach ensures you gain a comprehensive understanding, from fundamental concepts to advanced automation and robotics techniques, preparing you for a career in this dynamic field.

What you will learn

Understand the types and goals of automationLearn fluid power systemsDistinguish between pneumatics and hydraulicsOperate pumps and compressorsDesign and analyze control circuitsExplore AI and UAV applications in automation

Who this book is for

Engineers, technicians, and professionals in industrial automation and robotics will benefit from this book. A basic understanding of engineering principles and systems is recommended. No advanced prerequisites are required, making it accessible to those with foundational knowledge.

This handbook is a compilation of major clinical trials in all subspecialties in the field of ophthalmology.Each trial is presented in a uniform manner, detailing the background and purpose of the study, design, number of subjects with inclusion and exclusion criteria, outcomes, then results and conclusions.Topics include glaucoma, cornea, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular melanoma, and many more.Trials are arranged chronologically or in order of significance, with extensive referencing for further reading.‘At a glance’ tables summarising each trial are also included.  The previous edition of this comprehensive text (9789350907740) published in 2013.