Basal Ganglia X - Proceedings of the 10th Triennial Meeting of the International Basal Ganglia Society
Basal Ganglia X - Proceedings of the 10th Triennial Meeting of the International Basal Ganglia Society

Author: Charles J. Wilson

Publisher: Frontiers E-books

Published:

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 2889190366

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This volume contains articles describing research on the basic, pre-clinical and clinical neuroscience of the basal ganglia written by attendees of the 10th Triennial Meeting of the International Basal Ganglia Society (IBAGS) that was held June 20-24th, 2010 at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, New Jersey, USA. For each of the preceding 9 IBAGS meetings, the meeting proceedings were published conventionally as a volume in the Advances in Behavioral Biology series. These volumes were expensive, were published only in very small quantities, had very limited availability to both basal ganglia researchers and the general neuroscience community, were not available on-line and the articles contained in each were not indexed in online searchable databases. Now, for the first time, IBAGS is taking full advantage of modern innovations in scientific publication and publishing IBAGS X as a Research Topics issue of Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. The issue will be available on-line and is fully indexed by searchable databases including PubMed. Articles will include reports on the latest research on the anatomy and neurophysiology of single neurons and functional circuitry in the striatum, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus and substantia nigra as well as the latest data on animal models of basal ganglia dysfunction as well as behavioral and clinical studies in human patients.

Tobacco and Public Health
Tobacco and Public Health

Author: Peter Boyle

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 840

ISBN-13: 9780198526872

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This book comprehensively covers the science and policy issues relevant to one of the major public health disasters of modern times. It pulls together the aetiology and burden of the myriad of tobacco related diseases with the successes and failures of tobacco control policies. The book looks at lessons learnt to help set health policy for reducing the burden of tobacco related diseases. The book also deals with the international public health policy issues which bear on control of the problem of tobacco use and which vary between continents. The editors are an international group distinguished in the field of tobacco related diseases, epidemiology, and tobacco control. The contributors are world experts drawn from the various clinical fields. This major reference text gives a unique overview of one of the major public health problems in both the developed and developing world. The book is directed at an international public health and epidemiology audience includng health economists and those interested in tobacco control.

The Book of GENESIS
The Book of GENESIS

Author: James M. Bower

Publisher: Springer Verlag

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13:

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This title introduces and guides the reader through Genesis, a simulation and modeling software tool that is delivered on-line via the Internet from a California Institute of Technology file server. It contains a contribution of models and simulations, plus step-by-step tutorials. 50 illustrations. Approx.

Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future
Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future

Author: Theodor Borangiu

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-08-02

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 3030274772

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This proceedings book presents selected peer-reviewed papers from the 9th International Workshop on ‘Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-agent Manufacturing Systems for the Industry of the Future’ organized by Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain, and held on October 3–4, 2019. The SOHOMA 2019 Workshop aimed to foster innovation in the digital transformation of manufacturing and logistics by promoting new concepts and methods and solutions through service orientation in holonic and agent-based control with distributed intelligence. The book provides insights into the theme of the SOHOMA’19 Workshop – ‘Smart anything everywhere – the vertical and horizontal manufacturing integration, ’ addressing ‘Industry of the Future’ (IoF), a term used to describe the 4th industrial revolution initiated by a new generation of adaptive, fully connected, analytical and highly efficient robotized manufacturing systems. This global IoF model describes a new stage of manufacturing, that is fully automatized and uses advanced information, communication and control technologies such as industrial IoT, cyber-physical production systems, cloud manufacturing, resource virtualization, product intelligence, and digital twin, edge and fog computing. It presents the IoF interconnection of distributed manufacturing entities using a ‘system-of-systems’ approach, discussing new types of highly interconnected and self-organizing production resources in the entire value chain; and new types of intelligent decision-making support based on from real-time production data collected from resources, products and machine learning processing. This book is intended for researchers and engineers working in the manufacturing value chain, and specialists developing computer-based control and robotics solutions for the ‘Industry of the Future’. It is also a valuable resource for master’s and Ph.D. students in engineering sciences programs.

Information—Consciousness—Reality
Information—Consciousness—Reality

Author: James B. Glattfelder

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-04-10

Total Pages: 673

ISBN-13: 3030036332

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This open access book chronicles the rise of a new scientific paradigm offering novel insights into the age-old enigmas of existence. Over 300 years ago, the human mind discovered the machine code of reality: mathematics. By utilizing abstract thought systems, humans began to decode the workings of the cosmos. From this understanding, the current scientific paradigm emerged, ultimately discovering the gift of technology. Today, however, our island of knowledge is surrounded by ever longer shores of ignorance. Science appears to have hit a dead end when confronted with the nature of reality and consciousness. In this fascinating and accessible volume, James Glattfelder explores a radical paradigm shift uncovering the ontology of reality. It is found to be information-theoretic and participatory, yielding a computational and programmable universe.

Dopamine Handbook
Dopamine Handbook

Author: Leslie L. Iversen

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 632

ISBN-13: 0195373030

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The discovery of dopamine in 1957-1958 was one of the seminal events in the development of modern neuroscience, and has been extremely important for the development of modern therapies of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Dopamine has a fundamental role in almost all aspects of behavior: from motor control to mood regulation, cognition and addiction and reward, and dopamine research has been unique within the neurosciences in the way it has bridged basic science and clinical practice. Over the decades research into the role of dopamine in health and disease has been in the forefront of modern neuroscience. The Dopamine Handbook is the first single-volume publication to capture current progress and excitement in this dynamic research field.

Ultrasound
Ultrasound

Author: M.H. Repacholi

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1461318114

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This volume contains the lectures presented at the International School of Radiation Damage and Protection at the "Ettore Majorana" Centre for Sci entific Culture in Erice, Italy, September 6-15, 1985. The sixth course of the School, entitled "Advances in Applications, Biological Effects, and Dosimetry of Ultrasound," provided an in-depth review of all facets of ultra sound interactions and their biological effects on living systems, allowing an assessment of the hazard potential of the various applications of ultra sound. Particular reference was made to possible health risks associated with medical ultrasound exposure since this use is by far the most prevalent. Since the initial application of ultrasound to submarine detection, medical diagnostic and therapeutic applications have become predominant over the past 20 years. The question of safety of this physical agent is an extremely important one. In many industrialized countries most pregnant women receive at least one diagnostic ultrasound examination before the birth of the child. Thus, potential hazards to the fetus are of prime concern. This problem has been aggravated by the fact that the medical diagnostic applications of ultrasound have far outpaced research efforts on biological effects. A further compounding factor of concern to clinicians and scientists has been the use of higher and higher intensities by the manufacturers of ultrasound equipment, particularly higher peak pulse intensities.

The Basal Ganglia VII
The Basal Ganglia VII

Author: International Basal Ganglia Society. Symposium

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2002-09-30

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 9780306472848

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This volume represents the proceedings of the Seventh TriennialMeeting of the International Basal Ganglia Society, held in NewZealand on February 11-15, 2001. Divided into seven sectionswith a total of 61 chapters, and highlighting the most recent andexciting developments on the structure and function of the basalganglia in health and disease, this volume is vital for allresearchers in the fields of neurobiology, neuroanatomy, andneuropharmacology.

Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Author: Keith Edmonds

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 750

ISBN-13: 0470753331

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This time honoured classic has been re-built completely: after sixeditions the editor has decided that a radical revision isnecessary. The new edition has been developed as a result ofintensive consultation with trainees in OB/GYN as to what theywant, what they need and how they learn. The book is organised into two halves covering obstetrics andgynaecology. Within each, the chapters are structured into sectionscontaining pedagogic features such as boxes, highlights and keypoints for the first time. It contains everything the clinicianneeds to practice the art of obstetrics and gynaecology andsufficient information to help sub-specialists develop theirspecific interests. This text is recommended reading for the RoyalCollege of Obstetrics and Gynaecology membership examination. This seventh edition contains 21 new chapters: Anatomy of the Pelvis and Reproductive Tract Placenta and Fetal Membranes Antenatal Care Anaesthesia and Analgesia Recurrent Miscarriage Ectopic Pregnancy Trophoblastic Disease Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis Drugs and Pregnancy Obstetric Emergencies Prolonged Pregnancy Renal Disease Termination of Pregnancy Imaging in Gynaecology PMS Assisted Reproduction Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy Sexual Dysfunction Psychological Aspects of Pregnancy Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - now on MRCOG curriculum Ethical Dilemmas This seventh edition has been significantly updated with a widerange of internationally renowned contributors who are all expertsin their field, bringing this book to the cutting edge of knowledgein obstetrics and gynaecology. "It was my favourite textbook when I was working for myexaminations and I am still using it. I can recommend this editionto current trainees wholeheartedly. It is certainly worth buying."Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology