This book presents various computer-aided drug discovery methods for the design and development of ligand and structure-based drug molecules. A wide variety of computational approaches are now being used in various stages of drug discovery and development, as well as in clinical studies. Yet, despite the rapid advances in computer software and hardware, combined with the exponential growth in the available biological information, there are many challenges that still need to be addressed, a...

The book presents a comprehensive overview of emerging IoT technologies, IoT devices and sensors and their role in the healthcare industry. It offers recent developments in the creation, application, and impact of new IoMT data security, IoMT devices used in a variety of applications, including telemedicine, monitoring patients, and intelligence-based medical data analysis. It includes discussions on the use of medical data analysis to make various predictions and diagnoses that lead to th...

This book presents a unique methodology of precious and original scientific work in optical microscopy that is scarce to be found elsewhere. It covers modern 3D optical microscopy to provide a solid understanding of microscopic optics and imaging theory. With an inspiring development in diffractive image microscopy and ANN-based reverse mapping modeling, this is an invaluable book for precision optics, precision metrology, optical testing, biomedical engineering, and physics students or st...

In the present scenario, green technologies are playing significant role in changing the course of nation’s economic growth towards sustainability and providing an alternative socio-economic model that will enable present and future generations to live in a clean and healthy environment, in harmony with nature. Green technology, which is also known as clean technology, refers to the development and extension of processes, practices, and applications that improve or replace the existing tec...

This book presents select proceedings of 4th Biennial International Conference on Future Learning Aspects for Mechanical Engineering (FLAME 2024). It covers the fluid and thermal engineering areas such as heat transfer enhancement and heat transfer equipment, heat transfer in nuclear applications, microscale and nanoscale transport, multiphase transport and phase change, multi-mode heat transfer, numerical methods in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, refrigeration and air conditioning, th...

Responsible Rural Tourism provides a holistic understanding of how rural regions can harness tourism to address socio-economic challenges while ensuring long-term community well-being. Focusing on sustainability, community empowerment, and responsible destination development, the book examines tourism as a powerful catalyst for sustainable rural development, highlighting its role in strengthening local economies, preserving cultural heritage, and protecting natural environments. Supported ...

This book delves deeply into the multifaceted challenges of geoheritage management today, including the ever-evolving geological landscape, human impact, and the pressing need for sustainable solutions. At its core, this book explores how sustainable practices can safeguard our geological treasures in the face of an ever-changing world.One of the book's primary takeaways revolves around the imperative of data-driven decision-making in geoheritage conservation. With the integration ...

Responsible Rural Tourism provides a holistic understanding of how rural regions can harness tourism to address socio-economic challenges while ensuring long-term community well-being. Focusing on sustainability, community empowerment, and responsible destination development, the book examines tourism as a powerful catalyst for sustainable rural development, highlighting its role in strengthening local economies, preserving cultural heritage, and protecting natural environments. Supported ...

This book provides insights in the field of cyber-physical systems (CPS), which tightly integrates computation, networking, and physical processes. It has transformed the technological landscape across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, energy, transportation, and defence. However, there is an urgent need to develop and deploy next-generation networking paradigms that can meet stringent requirements for reliability, latency, scalability, and security. This book brings together lead...

Rampant industrialization, urbanization, and population growth have resulted in increased global environmental contamination. The productivity of agricultural soil is drastically deteriorated and requires a high dose of fertilizers to cultivate crops. To ensure food security, farmers are compelled to apply excess chemical fertilizers and insecticides that contaminate soil, air, and water. Heavy loads of chemical fertilizers not only degrade the quality of agricultural land but also pollute...

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries across the globe, and one of the most notable transformations occurs within the food service sector, particularly through the evolution of ghost kitchens. Ghost kitchens, or virtual kitchens, are delivery-only establishments that operate without a traditional storefront, relying heavily on technology and AI to operate. As AI advances, its integration into ghost kitchen models may revolutionize the way food is prepared, delivered,...

This volume comprises the select proceedings of the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Future Learning Aspects of Mechanical Engineering (FLAME-2022). It aims to provide a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of state-of-the-art research and development in thermal and fluid engineering. Various topics covered include flow analysis, thermal systems, flow instability, renewable energy, hydel and wind power systems, heat transfer augmentation, biomimetic/ bioinspired engineering, he...