Makhana (Euryale ferox) as a Functional Food: Cultivation, Chemistry, Processing, and Commercialization is the first comprehensive book dedicated to exploring the scientific, technological, and nutritional dimensions of this traditional aquatic crop. As Makhana gains global recognition as a nutrient-dense, gluten-free, and low-calorie superfood, there is an urgent need for consolidated knowledge on its cultivation, processing, and commercialization. Currently, scattered information limits ...

Sustainable agriculture is at a critical crossroads as global food demand rises alongside challenges such as soil degradation, climate change, and declining resource efficiency. Sustainable Agri-Productivity: A Roadmap to Hunger Alleviation using Beneficial Microbes addresses these pressing concerns by presenting microbes as key drivers of resilient and productive agroecosystems. This book aims to bridge the gap between fundamental microbial science and its practical applications ...

Master Databricks to Transform Data into Strategic Insights for Tomorrow’s Business Challenges Key Features ● Combines theory with practical steps to master Databricks, Delta Lake, and MLflow. ● Real-world examples from FMCG and CPG sectors demonstrate Databricks in action. ● Covers real-time data processing, ML integration, and CI/CD for scalable pipelines. ● Offers proven strategies to optimize workflows and avoid common pitfalls. Book Description In today’s data-driven world, mastering ...

The Science and Safety of Beverages is a comprehensive guide that explores principles and practices that are essential in producing safe, high-quality beverages. The book offers detailed examinations of a variety of beverages and their production processes, with coverage such as quality assurance in fruit beverages, microbial safety in vegetable drinks, and techniques to enhance the shelf life and safety of dairy beverages. Readers of this informative book will gain insights into preservin...

Economic incentives intended to catalyze environmentally responsible behavior have assumed a central role in confronting climate change, food insecurity, and natural resource degradation. Notwithstanding their promise, many programs underperform owing to methodological gaps, limited transparency, and insufficient regulatory oversight. Carbon Incentives, Plans, and Policies in Agriculture undertakes a critical appraisal of these constraints and advances evidence‑based propositions for stren...

This book provides the know‑how required to develop filament‑wound composite products of different types that are regularly used in various industrial sectors. Apart from the pertinent fundamental concepts, it includes simple geometrical solutions as well as the derivation of mathematical relations. On the processing front, filament winding, winding machines, and other capital equipment are described. An overview of artificial intelligence and machine learning and a review of their usage a...

This two-volume set, CCIS 2382 and CCIS 2383, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Computational Intelligence, ICANTCI 2024, held in Punjab, India, during April 5-6, 2024.The 38 full papers and 6 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 153 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Advanced Network Technologies; Computational I...

This book provides a holistic understanding of the correlation between soluble uranium and water quality parameters, presenting the intricate dynamics that govern uranium solubility in diverse water systems. Uranium, one of the most prevalent and significant radioactive isotopes, has gained considerable attention due to its complex behavior in aquatic environments. Despite its importance, the solubility of uranium remains a critical enigma, intricately tied to the dynamic interplay between...

This book explores the latest information on microbial electrolysis systems (MES) for hydrogen production and provides a comprehensive and technical description of various aspects of biohydrogen in anaerobic fermentation and efforts to maximize their yield at optimum conditions. Recently, MES has become a new research area in chemical synthesis, waste remediation, and fuel and electricity generation. Microbiology-based performance for hydrogen production in MES has become an alternative su...

This book presents the select proceedings of the 9th National Conference on Advances in Metrology (AdMet 2024). It highlights and discusses the recent technological advancements and developments in the areas of fundamental and quantum metrology, physico-mechanical and electrical metrology, time and frequency metrology, materials metrology, industrial and legal metrology, and digital metrology, gas and aerosol metrology among others. This book is aimed at those engaged in conformity assessm...

This book provides comprehensive information on emerging contaminants in water, their sources, detection techniques, ecological and health impacts, and sustainable mitigation strategies. It emphasizes the urgent need for research and global collaboration to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources. These emerging contaminants include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), microplastics, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, industrial and household produc...

The book analyzes the use of smart medical devices that use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze medical images, detect diseases, and assist in diagnosis. It further focuses on real-world applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in smart electronic devices, demonstrating how these technologies are being used in various industries, such as healthcare, automotive, finance, and consumer electronics.Features:Explores...