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Drawing on the history of the philanthropy of India's economic elites, Arun Kumar discusses how their ideas and understanding of development have shifted and changed over time. Going beyond the more familiar criticisms of development's entanglements with colonialism, Kumar interrogates the changes in development imaginaries in terms of modernity's entanglements with the national question, including anti-colonial nationalism and post-colonial nation-building during the twentieth century. Development, he suggests, can be usefully read and critiqued as national-modern. Philanthropy and the Development of Modern India plots the careers of the national-modern in four main sites of development: civil society, community, science and technology, and selfhood. In an unusual move reading socio-economic nationalist reform from the first half of the twentieth century alongside post-colonial development from the second half, Kumar uncovers the lineages of contemporary development ideas such as self-care, self-reliance, merit, etc. In all this, elites were driven by a 'pedagogic reflex': to teach different sections of Indian society of how to be modern and developed. Contrary to development studies' characterization of elites as anti-development or captors of scarce resources, Kumar shows how elites longed for development for others. Development provided the moral justification, in their calculations, for protecting their commercial interests as they navigated the turbulent Indian twentieth century.

Microalgae in Waste Water Remediation aims to point out trends and current topics concerning the use of microalgae in wastewater treatment and to identify potential paths for future research regarding microalgaebased bioremediation. To achieve this goal, the book also assessing and analyzes the topics that attract attention among the scientific community and their evolution through time. This book will be useful to the students, scientists and policy makers concerned with the microalgae mediated management of wastewater effluents and its applications in overall future sustainable development.

Microalgae in Waste Water Remediation aims to point out trends and current topics concerning the use of microalgae in wastewater treatment and to identify potential paths for future research regarding microalgaebased bioremediation. To achieve this goal, the book also assessing and analyzes the topics that attract attention among the scientific community and their evolution through time. This book will be useful to the students, scientists and policy makers concerned with the microalgae mediated management of wastewater effluents and its applications in overall future sustainable development.

Extracellular Vesicle-Based Biovectors for Diagnostic and Biomedical Applications provides comprehensive coverage on not only the biosynthesis, isolation, purification, and functionalization of extracellular vesicles for therapeutic and diagnostic applications, but also current trends in functionalized extracellular vesicles for biomedical research and commercial-scale opportunities. Sections focus on the fundamental aspects of extracellular vesicles, covering their origin, classification, biosynthesis, isolation techniques, purification challenges, and functionalization for biomedical applications, while also delving into the therapeutic applications of extracellular vesicles and their role in treating diseases.Content also address biocompatibility, safety, translation challenges, biocompatibility, and translation challenges. Final sections explore the diagnostic potential of extracellular vesicles in biomedical research, highlighting their role as diagnostic biomarkers in various diseases. Emerging technologies and future directions in extracellular vesicle research round out the content, making it a valuable reference for researchers and clinicians seeking an in-depth understanding of extracellular vesicles and their potential biomedical applications.Discusses fundamentals and explains the biosynthesis, isolation, purification, and functionalization techniques of extracellular vesiclesDelves into recent advances of extracellular vesicles-based biovectors for biomedical applications in therapeutics and diagnosticsExplores the future of extracellular vesicle research, including emerging technologies for extracellular vesicle manipulation, novel bioengineering approaches, and the potential of extracellular vesicles in personalized medicine

Micro(nano)plastics in Organ Systems: Health Impacts, Challenges, and Future Prospects comprehensively discusses the impact of micro(nano)plastics on human health, analyzing their sources, classification, and exposure pathways, while also exploring their interactions with biological systems, their potential effects on various organ systems, and concerns related to bioaccumulation and toxicity. The book begins with an in-depth analysis of their classification, sources, and exposure pathways, and progressing through interactions with biological systems and the resulting toxicological effects. Furthermore, the book delves into recent advances in detection technologies, the development of more sustainable advances such as bioplastic-based nanoparticles, and the need for regulatory frameworks.The text meticulously examines the implications of these particles on various organ systems-including the gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, reproductive, and metabolic systems-while addressing critical issues such as bioaccumulation, immunological responses, and their potential harmful impact on health. It is an essential resource for toxicologists, environmental scientists, healthcare professionals, public health advocates, and others interested in the implications of micro(nano)plastics on health.Covers the classification, sources, and human exposure pathways of micro(nano)plastics alongside their biological interactions and toxicological effectsExamines the impacts of micro(nano)plastics on various human organ systems, including the gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, reproductive, and metabolic systemsInvestigates the genotoxic and carcinogenic potential of micro(nano)plastics, including their molecular mechanisms and implications for tumorigenesisExplores recent advancements in analytical techniques for detecting micro(nano)plasticsDiscusses regulatory considerations, risk assessment, and the ethical implications surrounding the growing concern of micro(nano)plastics in relation to human health

Construction, as an industry sector, is responsible for around one-third of the total worldwide energy usage and about 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. The rise in the number of buildings and floor space area for residential and commercial purposes has imposed enormous pressure on existing energy sources. Implementations such as efficient usage of building energy systems, design measures, utilization of local energy resources, energy storage, and the use of renewable energy sources to meet electricity demands are currently under development and deployment for improving the energy performance index. However, integrating all such measures and the development of nearly zero-energy and zero-emission buildings is yet to be explored.In this book, the different control techniques and intelligent technologies used to improve the energy performance of buildings are illustrated. Every building energy control system has a two-fold objective for energy and comfort requirements to achieve a high comfort index (for thermal, visual, air quality, humidity, and various plug loads) and increase the energy performance index. The most significant aspect in the design of a building’s energy control system is modelling. All the components, methodologies, and processes involved in developing a renewable energy-driven building are covered in detail.This book is intended for graduates and professionals working towards the development of a sustainable built environment using renewable energy sources.

Construction, as an industry sector, is responsible for around one-third of the total worldwide energy usage and about 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. The rise in the number of buildings and floor space area for residential and commercial purposes has imposed enormous pressure on existing energy sources. Implementations such as efficient usage of building energy systems, design measures, utilization of local energy resources, energy storage, and the use of renewable energy sources to meet electricity demands are currently under development and deployment for improving the energy performance index. However, integrating all such measures and the development of nearly zero-energy and zero-emission buildings is yet to be explored.In this book, the different control techniques and intelligent technologies used to improve the energy performance of buildings are illustrated. Every building energy control system has a two-fold objective for energy and comfort requirements to achieve a high comfort index (for thermal, visual, air quality, humidity, and various plug loads) and increase the energy performance index. The most significant aspect in the design of a building’s energy control system is modelling. All the components, methodologies, and processes involved in developing a renewable energy-driven building are covered in detail.This book is intended for graduates and professionals working towards the development of a sustainable built environment using renewable energy sources.

This text discusses problems and needs with the implementation of a 5G mobile communications system in the healthcare sector. It covers the issues related to advanced modulation schemes, telehealth, and remote diagnosis. It discusses important topics including virtual healthcare monitoring, spectrum sensing techniques, the role of 5G in medical applications, the role of nano- communication in healthcare informatics, and remote diagnosis. The text will be useful for graduate students, academic researchers, and professionals in the fields of electrical, and electronics and communication engineering, and allied healthcare.This book:Discusses novel architecture to manage the allocation of resources, and the interference issue among existing and advanced radiosProvides focus to estimate the performance, cost and accommodation of the next generation technology design for the IoT, modern health- care, and educationCovers advanced technologies and their role in healthcareDiscusses key topics including spectrum access, advanced waveforms, which can help in standardization of 5G based smart hospitalExplores the impact of telemedicine in smart healthcareThis reference text covers the latest advances in the field of 5G mobile communication for healthcare informatics, addressing both original algorithm development and new applications of 5G mobile Communications.

This text discusses problems and needs with the implementation of a 5G mobile communications system in the healthcare sector. It covers the issues related to advanced modulation schemes, telehealth, and remote diagnosis. It discusses important topics including virtual healthcare monitoring, spectrum sensing techniques, the role of 5G in medical applications, the role of nano- communication in healthcare informatics, and remote diagnosis. The text will be useful for graduate students, academic researchers, and professionals in the fields of electrical, and electronics and communication engineering, and allied healthcare.This book:Discusses novel architecture to manage the allocation of resources, and the interference issue among existing and advanced radiosProvides focus to estimate the performance, cost and accommodation of the next generation technology design for the IoT, modern health- care, and educationCovers advanced technologies and their role in healthcareDiscusses key topics including spectrum access, advanced waveforms, which can help in standardization of 5G based smart hospitalExplores the impact of telemedicine in smart healthcareThis reference text covers the latest advances in the field of 5G mobile communication for healthcare informatics, addressing both original algorithm development and new applications of 5G mobile Communications.

With the increase in the development of the advanced cellular communication system, it is assumed that several sectors, such as the health industry, education, transport industry, business model, and so on, will rapidly grow. However, the requirements of the above-mentioned sectors are different and difficult to fulfill. Hence, 5G will be integral to several networks and will also need a unique management system for its successful rollout around the globe.5G-Based Smart Hospitals and Healthcare Systems: Evaluation, Integration, and Deployment provides an overview of the role of advanced technologies in transforming the healthcare industry. It emphasizes the technical requirements of smart hospitals and the technologies associated with them along with explaining how technologies such as IoT, machine learning, and AI can be integrated with smart hospitals and 5G networks. The book evaluates several concerns such as privacy of data, infrastructure costs, and regular upgradability of technologies. Since the storage of information is a major concern with the implantation of 5G-based hospitals, this book will specifically address those issues along with examining the potential pitfalls of 5G-based hospitals and the factors that cause their failures.This book specifically targets professionals, academicians, engineers, researchers, management firms, technical institutes, R&D establishments, and individuals researching in the fields of 5G, healthcare, medical sensors, IoT, big data, and related fields. The main objectives of this book are to accumulate state-of-the-art IoT, 5G, AI, and machine learning-based approaches for resolving healthcare problems.

With the increase in the development of the advanced cellular communication system, it is assumed that several sectors, such as the health industry, education, transport industry, business model, and so on, will rapidly grow. However, the requirements of the above-mentioned sectors are different and difficult to fulfill. Hence, 5G will be integral to several networks and will also need a unique management system for its successful rollout around the globe.5G-Based Smart Hospitals and Healthcare Systems: Evaluation, Integration, and Deployment provides an overview of the role of advanced technologies in transforming the healthcare industry. It emphasizes the technical requirements of smart hospitals and the technologies associated with them along with explaining how technologies such as IoT, machine learning, and AI can be integrated with smart hospitals and 5G networks. The book evaluates several concerns such as privacy of data, infrastructure costs, and regular upgradability of technologies. Since the storage of information is a major concern with the implantation of 5G-based hospitals, this book will specifically address those issues along with examining the potential pitfalls of 5G-based hospitals and the factors that cause their failures.This book specifically targets professionals, academicians, engineers, researchers, management firms, technical institutes, R&D establishments, and individuals researching in the fields of 5G, healthcare, medical sensors, IoT, big data, and related fields. The main objectives of this book are to accumulate state-of-the-art IoT, 5G, AI, and machine learning-based approaches for resolving healthcare problems.

The United Nations predicts that by the year 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population will face water scarcity. Further, the planet would have well over eight billion people, the majority of whom would live in developing countries, where more than 80% of those are already experiencing water scarcity. Therefore, there is an urgent need for wastewater recycling to help solve issues of scarcity and to facilitate better management of generated wastewater. Water recycling includes reuse and treatment of municipal wastewater, which could be a sustainable approach for environmental sustainability and could also help to offset the increasing water demands for irrigation and industrial and other needs. Currently, water and wastewater treatment facilities consume large amounts of energy that are mainly generated through the use of fossil fuels. Solar Powered Wastewater Recycling examines how solar power can be implemented as an integrated approach whereby all the energy needs of the water and wastewater sector could be supplemented by renewable technologies, and in which a synergy can be developed between water and energy.

The United Nations predicts that by the year 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population will face water scarcity. Further, the planet would have well over eight billion people, the majority of whom would live in developing countries, where more than 80% of those are already experiencing water scarcity. Therefore, there is an urgent need for wastewater recycling to help solve issues of scarcity and to facilitate better management of generated wastewater. Water recycling includes reuse and treatment of municipal wastewater, which could be a sustainable approach for environmental sustainability and could also help to offset the increasing water demands for irrigation and industrial and other needs. Currently, water and wastewater treatment facilities consume large amounts of energy that are mainly generated through the use of fossil fuels. Solar Powered Wastewater Recycling examines how solar power can be implemented as an integrated approach whereby all the energy needs of the water and wastewater sector could be supplemented by renewable technologies, and in which a synergy can be developed between water and energy.

Solar‑Powered Urbanization for a Sustainable Future presents a comprehensive and integrated approach to utilizing solar energy as a key solution for reducing grid dependency and pollution while fostering self‑sufficient and cleaner urban centres. This book explores the strategic planning and application of solar power across essential urban sectors, including lighting, heating and cooling, water supply, wastewater recycling, transportation, and urban farming. By analysing energy consumption patterns in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial spaces, this book highlights sector‑specific opportunities for sustainable transformation. With a strong emphasis on awareness, policy formulation, and technological advancements, it contributes valuable insights to the growing discourse on renewable energy integration in urban planning. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and urban planners striving for a solar‑powered, sustainable future.Explores the role of solar power in key urban sectors to reduce grid dependency and environmental impactsAnalyses energy consumption patterns in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial spaces, identifying tailored solar‑powered strategies for sustainable urbanizationHighlights the importance of awareness, governance, and policy‑making in driving large‑scale adoption of solar energy for self‑sufficient and environmentally friendly urban centres

This book examines artificial intelligence applications in agricultural water management and irrigation systems. It covers AI-driven approaches including machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks for optimizing water-use efficiency in crop production. The text discusses integration of AI with IoT, smart sensors, remote sensing, GIS, and cloud-based platforms for precision water management, and:Presents comprehensive coverage of artificial intelligence applications in agricultural water management including machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, and data-driven approaches for irrigation optimizationExamines integration of AI with IoT, smart sensors, remote sensing, GIS, and cloud-based systems for precision water management and real-time monitoring in crop productionAddresses climate-smart irrigation strategies and drought-resilient agriculture through AI-driven solutions for sustainable water resource planning and conservationDiscusses AI-based decision support systems and automated irrigation technologies including robotics for water-efficient farming and enhanced crop productivityCovers big data analytics and AI-enhanced forecasting methods for predicting water needs and optimizing water-use efficiency in sustainable crop systemsThis title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.

WEARABLE AND NEURONIC ANTENNAS FOR MEDICAL AND WIRELESS APPLICATIONS This new volume in this exciting new series, written and edited by a group of international experts in the field, covers the latest advances and challenges in wearable and neuronic antennas for medical and wireless applications. Antenna development and engineering is changing at a rapid pace, and it is incredibly important that engineers, scientists, and students in the field have a valuable reference work to consult. Students are able to use this book as a learning tool, and professors and industrial short courses are able to use it as a textbook. Covering all of the advances and developments of wearable and neuronic antennas for medical and wireless applications, this outstanding new volume offers information not available anywhere else in any other format. Covering new research and development of antenna designs never seen before, this volume, written and edited by a team of experts in the field, breaks new ground, offering new solutions to engineering and scientific problems to experts in the field, while providing the full theoretical and conceptual background for the practical applications. Whether for the veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any library.

There is a clear need for innovative technologies to improve the delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents in the body. Recent breakthroughs in nanomedicine are now making it possible to deliver drugs and therapeutic proteins to local areas of disease or tumors to maximize clinical benefit while limiting unwanted side effects. Nanomedicine in Drug Delivery gives an overview of aspects of nanomedicine to help readers design and develop novel drug delivery systems and devices that build on nanoscale technologies.Featuring contributions by leading researchers from around the world, the book examines:The integration of nanoparticles with therapeutic agentsThe synthesis and characterization of nanoencapsulated drug particlesTargeted pulmonary nanomedicine delivery using inhalation aerosolsThe use of biological systems—bacteria, cells, viruses, and virus-like particles—as carriers to deliver nanoparticlesNanodermatology and the role of nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseaseNanoparticles for the delivery of small molecules, such as for gene and vaccine deliveryThe use of nanotechnologies to modulate and modify wound healingNanoparticles in bioimaging, including magnetic resonance, computed tomography, and molecular imagingNanoparticles to enhance the efficiency of existing anticancer drugsThe development of nanoparticle formulationsNanoparticles for ocular drug deliveryNanoparticle toxicity, including routes of exposure and mechanisms of toxicityThe use of animal and cellular models in nanoparticles safety studies With its practical focus on the design, synthesis, and application of nanomedicine in drug delivery, this book is a valuable resource for clinical researchers and anyone working to tackle the challenges of delivering drugs in a more targeted and efficient manner. It explores a wide range of promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using cutting-edge nanotechnologies.

Discover the potential of 5G, 6G, and smart hospitals beyond connectivity in Smart Hospitals: 5G, 6G, and Moving Beyond Connectivity and learn how these advancements are revolutionizing healthcare and the digital world. The advancement of wireless communication technologies has revolutionized the way we connect and interact with the digital world. The introduction of 5G networks has paved the way for faster, more reliable, and low-latency wireless connections. However, as technology continues to evolve, the focus is now shifting toward exploring the future potential of 5G and 6G and their applications in various industries. One such industry that stands to benefit significantly from these advancements is healthcare, particularly with the concept of smart hospitals. The development of smart hospitals relies on IT infrastructure, software solutions, and data management systems. IT professionals and software developers work with healthcare professionals on designing and implementing systems that enable seamless connectivity, data integration, analytics, and security in smart hospital environments. Smart Hospitals: 5G, 6G, and Moving Beyond Connectivity delves into the potential of 5G, 6G, and smart hospitals, highlighting how they go beyond mere connectivity.

There is a clear need for innovative technologies to improve the delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents in the body. Recent breakthroughs in nanomedicine are now making it possible to deliver drugs and therapeutic proteins to local areas of disease or tumors to maximize clinical benefit while limiting unwanted side effects. Nanomedicine in Drug Delivery gives an overview of aspects of nanomedicine to help readers design and develop novel drug delivery systems and devices that build on nanoscale technologies.Featuring contributions by leading researchers from around the world, the book examines:The integration of nanoparticles with therapeutic agentsThe synthesis and characterization of nanoencapsulated drug particlesTargeted pulmonary nanomedicine delivery using inhalation aerosolsThe use of biological systems—bacteria, cells, viruses, and virus-like particles—as carriers to deliver nanoparticlesNanodermatology and the role of nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseaseNanoparticles for the delivery of small molecules, such as for gene and vaccine deliveryThe use of nanotechnologies to modulate and modify wound healingNanoparticles in bioimaging, including magnetic resonance, computed tomography, and molecular imagingNanoparticles to enhance the efficiency of existing anticancer drugsThe development of nanoparticle formulationsNanoparticles for ocular drug deliveryNanoparticle toxicity, including routes of exposure and mechanisms of toxicityThe use of animal and cellular models in nanoparticles safety studies With its practical focus on the design, synthesis, and application of nanomedicine in drug delivery, this book is a valuable resource for clinical researchers and anyone working to tackle the challenges of delivering drugs in a more targeted and efficient manner. It explores a wide range of promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using cutting-edge nanotechnologies.

This expansive Encyclopedia provides a detailed overview of Critical Management Studies (CMS). This exciting and iconoclastic area of research and scholarship has had a major impact on the academic field of business and management studies, opening up possibilities for exploring radical and liberatory ideas in the often conservative and technicist realm of business school education. Covering many of the substantive areas of CMS, such as control and gender, and providing reflexive discussions and critiques, this Encyclopedia is a vital contribution to this important and unique field.With over 100 entries written by an international collective of expert scholars, it covers the full range of concepts and debates in CMS, from affect, alienation and anarchism, to whistleblowing, workplace wellbeing and writing differently. The Encyclopedia will be of great value to scholars working in CMS and organization studies. It will also interest students exploring international business, management studies, and work and employment relations. Key Features: Extensive onward references for further reading and researchEntries authored by a diverse selection of writers, from highly experienced professors to fresh perspectives from up-and-coming scholarsKey topics covered include classic ideas such as class, critical theory and postmodernism, as well as more recent developments such as critical diversity studies, hauntology, and modern slavery. Also included are detailed entries on the intellectual development of CMS itself, CMS in North America, and criticisms of CMS

Large-scale data analytics using machine learning (ML) underpins many modern data-driven applications. ML systems provide means of specifying and executing these ML workloads in an efficient and scalable manner. Data management is at the heart of many ML systems due to data-driven application characteristics, data-centric workload characteristics, and system architectures inspired by classical data management techniques.In this book, we follow this data-centric view of ML systems and aim to provide a comprehensive overview of data management in ML systems for the end-to-end data science or ML lifecycle. We review multiple interconnected lines of work: (1) ML support in database (DB) systems, (2) DB-inspired ML systems, and (3) ML lifecycle systems. Covered topics include: in-database analytics via query generation and user-defined functions, factorized and statistical-relational learning; optimizing compilers for ML workloads; execution strategies and hardware accelerators;data access methods such as compression, partitioning and indexing; resource elasticity and cloud markets; as well as systems for data preparation for ML, model selection, model management, model debugging, and model serving. Given the rapidly evolving field, we strive for a balance between an up-to-date survey of ML systems, an overview of the underlying concepts and techniques, as well as pointers to open research questions. Hence, this book might serve as a starting point for both systems researchers and developers.

The proposed book presents the current state of knowledge about the processes, parameters, and phenomena that influence the fate of neonicotinoids in soil-water systems (i.e., soil and groundwater), as well as their effects and mitigation measures, and identifies existing knowledge gaps.

Responsible water management and circular economy aims to establish a common understanding of circular economy principles and resilience in the water sector and to support countries in the implementing those principles. It is essential for water security  to deal with the effect of climate change. It can be achieved through smart water management, use of non-conventional water resources, rejuvenation of natural water systems, using advance tools and techniques and adaptation strategies. It will help in improving the water availability in terms of quantity as well as quality and human health. Smart water governance and educating society can also play an important  role in achieveing the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 6) “Water for all“. The book aims to accelerate interaction among various stakeholders.

Responsible water management and circular economy aims to establish a common understanding of circular economy principles and resilience in the water sector and to support countries in the implementing those principles.