Water Security for Ecosystems: Metrics and Pathways for a Sustainable Future explores the mechanisms to support sustainable management of aquatic resources during rising global water demand, global change, and population growth. By identifying resource consumption indicators such as fishing load capacity and virtual water trade, it sets a clear framework for assessing the ecological footprint of extractive industries. It then proposes pathways to establish largescale water security via int...

Rocket propulsion is at the centre of modern space exploration and has opened the doors for humanity to reach greater heights, deeper into space, and the more difficult profiles of missions. The rapid development of materials, combustion technologies, hybrid systems, and electric propulsion has led to the evolution of the field at an exceptional rate. An understanding of these systems is a prerequisite for the development of launch vehicles and spacecraft that are not only safe and efficie...

In the era rapid technological advancement, the transportation sector stands at the cusp of a transformative era. Human-Centric Intelligent Transportation Systems (HC-ITS) represent a significant leap forward, emphasizing the integration of human factors into the design, implementation, and operation of transportation networks. This book explores the multifaceted dimensions of HC-ITS, highlighting their potential to revolutionize transportation. The foundation of HC-ITS lies in recognizing...

Data science is a multi-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured (labeled) and unstructured (unlabeled) data. It is the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a necessity of the future to make things easier and more productive. In simple terms, data science is the discovery of data or uncovering hidden patterns (such as complex behaviors, trends, and inferences) from data. Moreover, Big Data an...

When an investor believes a stock is overvalued and will soon drop in price, he might decide to "short" it. First, he borrows an amount of the stock, and then sells it. He waits for the stock to tank before buying back the same amount of shares at a deflated price. After returning the shares to his lender, he pockets the difference—unless any one of several hard-to-predict variables interferes, and the stock fails to drop.Since these variables are so hard to predict, short selling ...

Artificial Intelligence for Pharmaceutical Audit Survival is a practical guide to navigating modern regulatory inspections with confidence. It explores how AI can streamline compliance, enhance data integrity, and predict audit risks before they arise. The book bridges the gap between traditional GxP practices and next-generation digital tools. With real-world insights and use cases, it empowers pharma professionals to stay audit-ready at all times. A must-read for organizations aiming to ...

There are wounds that bleed.And then there are words that rot.When a moment of anger unleashes a curse within the Mehra household, a quiet suburban home becomes the epicenter of an ancient and terrifying inheritance. What begins as a sibling quarrel spirals into something far darker — a supernatural affliction that cannot be dismissed as coincidence.As Riya’s body begins to betray her in grotesque and inexplicable ways, her family is forced to confront a buried trut...

Some doors are not meant to be opened.Some rituals are not meant to be survived.After the events of The Aghori’s Mirror, the line between the living and the dead fractures further. When Elias consumes what should never be touched, his body becomes a battlefield — a living tomb where something ancient begins to take root.Black iron growths emerge beneath his skin. A hunger not his own begins to speak. And far beyond medicine or faith, only one man understand...

Today blockchain has been used in many finance and non-finance applications (as the concept evolved with a use in the finance sector). In the future, next-generation blockchain will provide a future society which will be built with transparency, automation, and secure digital interaction. With integrating AI, quantum-resistant cryptography, edge computing, and IoT, etc., these advanced enhancements will provide trusted ecosystems where data moves safely across smart cities, autonomous syst...

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of silk proteins and their conversion into advanced nanoformulations, covering a wide range of applications. It starts with an informative "Introduction to Silk Proteins and Nanoformulations," detailing their structure, properties, and sources to establish a strong basis. "Extraction and Purification of Silk Proteins" outlines crucial methods for obtaining pure silk fibroin and sericin, essential for effective utilization. "Physicochemical Pro...

Some archives are better left unopened.Some signals are never meant to be decoded.When brilliant physics student Anupam Bose begins tracing ancient Tantric manuscripts to the mist-covered Idukki mountains, he believes he is mapping a forgotten spiritual science — a “Twilight Language” that bridges quantum mechanics and ritual practice.But the mountain is not a theory.When Nikita Banerjee vanishes during the bloom of the blue lilies, the cycle begins again. T...

This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Natural Disaster: Risk Analysis, Management and Mitigation (NDRAMM 2024). It discusses recent challenges in disaster risk analysis and provides solutions to mitigate and minimize the damage caused by natural disasters. The book covers diverse topics including but not limited to seismic hazard analysis and its mitigation, tsunami-induced hazard, landslide and erosion-induced disaster mitigation, liquefaction mitigation...