As an ambitious Kotlin programmer or Android developer, are you frequently baffled by the options available to do a specific task? Or why a single solution is superior to the others for doing this Android task?And most importantly, how can you do Kotlin programming employing this superior alternative?The book ‘Building Android Projects with Kotlin’ teaches you all you need to know to create an incredible Android application. It describes the fundamentals of Android, its components, and the...

Project planning is the foundation of successful project execution and a critical discipline in today’s dynamic business and organizational environments. Whether managing a small initiative or leading a large, complex project, effective planning provides the structure, direction, and control needed to transform ideas into measurable results. This book has been developed to provide readers with a practical and comprehensive understanding of project planning concepts, tools, and techniques t...

Biotechnology has revolutionized horticulture by enhancing the productivity, resilience and nutritional quality of fruit, vegetable and spice crops. This comprehensive volume provides an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge biotechnological advancements that are reshaping horticultural science. From genomics-driven crop improvement to the development of functional foods, this book presents a meticulously curated compilation of research and methodologies addressing key challenges and opport...

This book has combined information on the most recent agricultural practices and breeding methods for ornamental crops. The applications and benefits of hydroponics systems over traditional soil culture growing systems are also discussed. The role of current breeding tactics, such as gene editing tools like CRISPR Cas9, in the development of ornamental crop traits has been debated. The specifics of omics approaches to combat biotic and abiotic stresses in ornamental plants using modern bre...

Innovative Targeting Strategies in Breast Cancer Therapy is a comprehensive reference addressing the challenge of non-specific drug distribution in the body, along with severe toxicity and adverse effects, by offering insights into targeted breast cancer treatment. It further educates researchers on formulating and developing novel carriers with target-specific attributes (such as targeted liposomes, nanoparticles, micelles, and dendrimers), contributing to a more refined approach to breas...

This book focuses on the thematic areas of water resource, agriculture, and environmental domains. This book covers advances in modelling approaches, including Machine Learning (ML)/ Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications; GIS and remote sensing; and sensors; to provide hydrological, agricultural, and environmental solutions during the ongoing climate crisis. This book encompasses updated information as well as future directions for researchers working in the fields of environmental sci...

This book features high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference of Mechanical and Robotic Engineering “Congress on Control, Robotics, and Mechatronics” (CRM 2025), jointly organized by SR University, Warangal, India, and Soft Computing Research Society, India, during 1–2 February 2025. This book discusses the topics such as combustion and fuels, controls and dynamics, fluid mechanics, I.C. engines and automobile engineering, machine design, mechatronics, rotor dyn...

This book recapitulates the significance of metal composites in modern sustainable industry, along with the critical review of process optimization techniques and tribological aspects for industrial and automotive applications.The book aims to cover all the topics relevant to the mechanical characteristics of metal matrix composites (MMCs) such as reinforcement types (particles, short fiber, and long or continuous fibers), their effect on the microstructure of composites, and signi...

Plant-Associated Medicinal Nano-Chemistry is a collection of 15 meticulously curated chapters that interconnects the transformative synergy between plant-derived bioactives and advanced nanotechnological platforms. This book reveals the pathways of green nanoparticle synthesis from plant sources, charting a dense trajectory through their complex applications—from targeted drug release and biosensing to innovative food preservation methods. A necessity for nanomedicine and pharmaco...

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the climate resilience and molecular adaptation of alpine medicinal flora, integrating insights from ecophysiology, metabolomics, and plantomics. It delves into how these high-altitude plants survive and thrive in extreme environments, offering valuable knowledge on their adaptation mechanisms at physiological, cellular, and genetic levels.The book covers a wide range of topics, beginning with an introduction to alpine medicinal flo...

This book explores advancements in coating and cladding technologies designed for high-temperature resistance and wear protection, including laser cladding of nickel-based and high-entropy alloy coatings, cold metal transfer (CMT) technology, and integration of machine learning for predictive modeling and optimization. It addresses joining dissimilar materials, enhancing tool performance through advanced coatings and 3D-printed microstructures, mechanical testing in various conditions, and...

This book features high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference of Mechanical and Robotic Engineering “Congress on Control, Robotics, and Mechatronics” (CRM 2025), jointly organized by SR University, Warangal, India, and Soft Computing Research Society, India, during 1–2 February 2025. This book discusses the topics such as combustion and fuels, controls and dynamics, fluid mechanics, I.C. engines and automobile engineering, machine design, mechatronics, rotor dyn...