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Disruptive technologies are gaining importance in healthcare systems and health informatics. By discussing computational intelligence, IoT, blockchain, cloud and big data analytics, this book provides support to researchers and other stakeholders involved in designing intelligent systems used in healthcare, its products, and its services.This book offers both theoretical and practical application-based chapters and presents novel technical studies on designing intelligent healthcare systems, products, and services. It offers conceptual and visionary content comprising hypothetical and speculative scenarios and will also include recently developed disruptive holistic techniques in healthcare and the monitoring of physiological data. Metaheuristic computational intelligence-based algorithms for analysis, diagnosis, and prevention of disease through disruptive technologies are also provided.Designing Intelligent Healthcare Systems, Products, and Services Using Disruptive Technologies and Health Informatics is written for researchers, academicians, and professionals to bring them up to speed on current research endeavours, as well as to introduce hypothetical and speculative scenarios.

Disruptive technologies are gaining importance in healthcare systems and health informatics. By discussing computational intelligence, IoT, blockchain, cloud and big data analytics, this book provides support to researchers and other stakeholders involved in designing intelligent systems used in healthcare, its products, and its services.This book offers both theoretical and practical application-based chapters and presents novel technical studies on designing intelligent healthcare systems, products, and services. It offers conceptual and visionary content comprising hypothetical and speculative scenarios and will also include recently developed disruptive holistic techniques in healthcare and the monitoring of physiological data. Metaheuristic computational intelligence-based algorithms for analysis, diagnosis, and prevention of disease through disruptive technologies are also provided.Designing Intelligent Healthcare Systems, Products, and Services Using Disruptive Technologies and Health Informatics is written for researchers, academicians, and professionals to bring them up to speed on current research endeavours, as well as to introduce hypothetical and speculative scenarios.

This book analyzes the role of laws and the judiciary in the process of censorship in India. It examines the rationales and observations produced by the judiciary when demands for censorship are directed against publications that allegedly offend religious sentiments. Focusing on a micro-level analysis of censorship of publications, it presents a hard case to understand the limitations of freedom of expression and the role played by the judiciary in defining its boundaries. The volume traces the evolution of laws governing freedom of expression since the colonial period and the context in which these laws were amended after Independence. It also explicates how the legal process – the structural and functional aspects of working of judiciary – affects the fate of freedom of expression in India. Employing comparative legal analysis, it tries to understand and situate the Indian case within the larger discourse of censorship and freedom of expression around the world, thereby marking its similarities and differences. In unravelling the politics of censorship, the author also examines the interaction among different stakeholders like government, non-state actors and the judiciary.A tract for our times, this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of law, especially constitutional law and fundamental rights, politics, especially political theory and Indian politics, modern India and South Asian studies.

This book analyzes the role of laws and the judiciary in the process of censorship in India. It examines the rationales and observations produced by the judiciary when demands for censorship are directed against publications that allegedly offend religious sentiments. Focusing on a micro-level analysis of censorship of publications, it presents a hard case to understand the limitations of freedom of expression and the role played by the judiciary in defining its boundaries. The volume traces the evolution of laws governing freedom of expression since the colonial period and the context in which these laws were amended after Independence. It also explicates how the legal process – the structural and functional aspects of working of judiciary – affects the fate of freedom of expression in India. Employing comparative legal analysis, it tries to understand and situate the Indian case within the larger discourse of censorship and freedom of expression around the world, thereby marking its similarities and differences. In unravelling the politics of censorship, the author also examines the interaction among different stakeholders like government, non-state actors and the judiciary.A tract for our times, this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of law, especially constitutional law and fundamental rights, politics, especially political theory and Indian politics, modern India and South Asian studies.

The book provides a comprehensive discussion for utilizing computational models such as artificial neural networks, agent-based models, and decision field theory, for reliability engineering. It further presents optimization solutions for smart and secure healthcare services. The text showcases how to predict the failure and repair rates of healthcare subsystems using computational intelligence.This book:Explores how data-driven methodologies and advanced computational intelligence are revolutionizing the healthcare industry, promoting efficiency, accessibility, and sustainabilityHighlights the pivotal role that big data analytics plays in harnessing vast amounts of patient records, clinical information, and real-time medical data to provide timely insights for healthcare professionals and policymakersDiscusses the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in healthcare, with a focus on revolutionizing disease detection, treatment planning, and resource allocationLays the foundation for developing sustainable healthcare systems that are adaptable to long-term challenges, such as population growth, emerging diseases, and resource constraintsCovers computational intelligence techniques, like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and evolutionary computations, emphasizing their role in solving complex, data-driven healthcare problemsIncludes topics like data management, visualization, protection, and complex adaptive systems, as well as hybrid computational intelligence techniques for synergistic problem-solving strategiesThis volume will serve as an ideal text for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, computer engineering, and mathematics.

The book provides a comprehensive discussion for utilizing computational models such as artificial neural networks, agent-based models, and decision field theory, for reliability engineering. It further presents optimization solutions for smart and secure healthcare services. The text showcases how to predict the failure and repair rates of healthcare subsystems using computational intelligence.This book:Explores how data-driven methodologies and advanced computational intelligence are revolutionizing the healthcare industry, promoting efficiency, accessibility, and sustainabilityHighlights the pivotal role that big data analytics plays in harnessing vast amounts of patient records, clinical information, and real-time medical data to provide timely insights for healthcare professionals and policymakersDiscusses the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in healthcare, with a focus on revolutionizing disease detection, treatment planning, and resource allocationLays the foundation for developing sustainable healthcare systems that are adaptable to long-term challenges, such as population growth, emerging diseases, and resource constraintsCovers computational intelligence techniques, like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and evolutionary computations, emphasizing their role in solving complex, data-driven healthcare problemsIncludes topics like data management, visualization, protection, and complex adaptive systems, as well as hybrid computational intelligence techniques for synergistic problem-solving strategiesThis volume will serve as an ideal text for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, computer engineering, and mathematics.

This book is a practical guide designed to empower readers with essential digital literacy skills, making it ideal for beginners, students, and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of computers, the internet, and online safety. Covering foundational topics in computing and web technology, it serves as an entry point into the digital world.The book begins with Basic Internet Skills, helping readers understand how to browse the web, use search engines effectively, and manage email communication. The Basics of Computers section introduces hardware, software, file systems, and operating system fundamentals, forming the cornerstone for all future digital learning.A dedicated chapter on Operating System Installation (Windows/Linux) equips readers with hands-on knowledge to install and configure operating systems independently—a skill vital for self-reliance and troubleshooting. This is complemented by an introduction to the Unix shell and basic command-line operations, offering readers a taste of open-source environments and scripting capabilities.To build web presence and creativity, the book includes a beginner-friendly module on HTML and CSS, guiding readers in creating their own personal web pages. Recognizing the growing importance of digital safety, the final section addresses Information Security Best Practices, including password management, phishing awareness, and safe browsing habits.With clear explanations, step-by-step tutorials, and real-life applications, this book is an indispensable tool for anyone aiming to gain confidence and competence in today's digital age. Whether for academic, personal, or professional growth, it lays a strong foundation in computer and internet literacy.

Postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables are a global concern, wasting about 1/3 of the total global production. The postharvest losses lead to increasing greenhouse gases in the environment and may have negative impacts on human health and on planetary wellbeing. Therefore, to overcome these issues, edible packaging in terms of coatings and films are an innovative postharvest management strategy, and help in the preservation of produces by extending the shelf life and quality of the packed items. Edible packaging is non-toxic, biodegradable in nature and generally recognized safe for the consumption. It is a good substitute for plastic and synthetic based packaging, glass, cardboard and metal that has direct impact on the environment and usually ends up polluting land zones and aquatics.More than 170 United Nation member countries are focusing on reducing the use of plastic and synthetic based packaging for food application in order to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, particularly SDGs 12 and 13 by reducing post-harvest losses and contributing in the reduction in 50% of food wastes. Therefore, the edible packaging has the ability to provide protection to produces which result in shelf life extension. Numerous types of natural plant and animal derived biopolymers such as polysaccharides, proteins, lipid and their composites, vitamins, nutrients, colorant, flavor agents and nanomaterials used to formation of edible coating for applications. The applications of edible coating provide barrier and UV protection for fruits and vegetables. There are many scientific concepts that have shown the efficiency of the biopolymer based edible coating for fruits and vegetables preservation by retarding the oxidation, water loss and microbial load.Trends in Edible Packaging: A sustainable approaches for postharvest management of fruits and vegetables studies the concept of edible coatings and its mechanism in preservation of fruits and vegetables. The book also provides detailed information about natural plant and animal derived biopolymers for edible coatings.  The effects of incorporation of additives/active agents and nanomaterials on the functional properties of edible coatings/films are covered in full, as well as details about their control release mechanism. Chapters are dedicated to polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and composite (binary/ternary) edible coatings on fruits and vegetables. Edible film formation methods and coating deposition processes on the surface of the fruits & vegetables; sustainable approaches towards global SDGs, advantage and drawbacks of the edible coating are also covered extensively in this book.