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Java is a programming language that is specifically designed to have minimal implementation dependencies. It is built as an object-oriented language. Its syntax is largely influenced by C++. Java applications are compiled to bytecode. They run on any Java virtual machine. It is the most widely used language for Client-Server web applications. It plays a crucial role in mobile operating systems. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of Java. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the techniques of computing and programming with Java. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of Java programming as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.

The manipulation of an organism's genetic makeup using a set of technologies for producing a novel organism with improved characteristics is under the domain of genetic engineering. Genes can be introduced, modified or knocked out, through the methods of recombinant DNA and artificial DNA synthesis. Gene delivery, gene isolation and cloning are some of the stages in the genetic engineering of organisms. This field has immense significance in the areas of industrial biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, etc. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the properties, structures and functions of DNA. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of genetic engineering. This textbook, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

An algorithm is a specification of instructions for solving a class of problems by performing calculations and performing automated reasoning tasks and data processing. It describes a computation which when executed takes a finite number of successive states to produce an output. It is written in software in computer systems to produce output from a given input. Algorithms can be classified on the basis of implementation, design paradigm, optimization problems, etc. into a number of varied types. Some algorithm types are recursion, deterministic and non-deterministic, logical, randomized algorithms, etc. This book provides comprehensive insights into computer algorithms. It attempts to understand the varied kinds of computer algorithms and their practical applications. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this textbook covers the most significant topics in this field.

The tourism industry is a global industry that is concerned with the travel for business or pleasure. It may be domestic or international. The diverse industries that benefit from tourism are transportation services, hospitality services and entertainment. Hospitality services include accommodation services in hotels, motels and resorts, as well as event planning, theme parks, cruise line, transportation, etc. The management of lodging or hotels includes the management of hotel staff, upkeep of sanitation and services, sales and revenue management, guest satisfaction, customer service, etc. This textbook elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to tourism, hotel management and hospitality. The topics included herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This book is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on these industries.

The planning and operation of energy production and consumption is known as energy management. Its principal objectives are climate protection, resource conservation and cost savings. It is closely associated with production management, logistics and environmental management. The application of energy management to operations involves the areas of facility management, energy procurement, maintenance, energy efficiency management, etc. Some of the potential strategies in this area include passive strategy, strategy of long-term and short-term profit maximization, financially attractive energy measures, etc. Energy management is an upcoming field of science that has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Compounds whose molecules contain carbon and hydrogen are organic compounds. They can be classified into functional groups, aliphatic compounds, aromatic compounds, heterocyclic compounds, polymers, etc. These compounds are the basis of all life on Earth and constitute the majority of known chemicals, such as agrichemicals, petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. The science concerned with the study of the properties, structures and reactions of organic compounds is called organic chemistry. It studies the properties such as qualitative and quantitative characteristics, including melting and boiling points, conductivity, solubility, refractive index, odor, color, etc. Various techniques such as gas chromatography and HPLC as well as separation methods of crystallization, distillation and solvent extraction are commonly used in organic chemistry for purity analyses and separation. This textbook is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital aspects in the field of organic chemistry. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Solids are formed from densely packed atoms. The interactions of these atoms are responsible for the emergence of magnetic, optical, thermal, mechanical and electrical properties of solids. Atoms in a solid can be arranged in a regular geometric pattern in a crystal or irregularly in an amorphous solid. The study of all these aspects of solids is approached from the field of solid state physics. It is a branch of condensed matter physics, which studies solids through the methods of electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, crystallography and metallurgy. The crystalline structure of materials is investigated using techniques of neutron diffraction, X-ray crystallography and electron diffraction. Solid state physics also delves into the study of quasicrystals, high-temperature superconductivity, strongly correlated materials, etc. It has applications in the development and use of semiconductors and transistors. This textbook presents the complex subject of solid state physics in the most comprehensible manner. Such selected concepts that redefine this field have been presented herein. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Animal science is the study of the biology of animals, which live under human control. These animals include livestock species as well as pets. The fundamental themes of study in animal science are the areas of animal breeding, food and fiber production, nutrition as well as the understanding of animal behavior and welfare. The discipline of animal science is approached from a scientific framework of principles of genetics, microbiology, reproduction and physiology. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of animal science and how such concepts have practical applications. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the textbook makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the field. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Natural resource management refers to the management of the utilization of natural resources like water, land, plants and animals with a focus on ensuring the sustainability of life in the present and in the future. It is also concerned with the management of the interaction between people and natural landscapes. Water management, suitable land utilization planning and biodiversity conservation are generally integrated with industrial activities of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, mining and tourism, to ensure sustainable management. A change in the hydrological cycles, ecological cycles, climate, plants and geography, etc. has far-reaching and long-term impacts. Natural resource management is achieved through the multiple approaches of top-down, adaptive management, precautionary approach, community-based natural resource management and integrated natural resource management. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to natural resource management. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theories and practices of effective natural resource management. It is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.

Floriculture is a branch of horticulture that is concerned with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants. Crops of interest in floriculture include bedding plants, houseplants, flowering garden plants, pot plants, etc. Flowering plants are mostly sold in pots for decoration in homes. Some of the common breeds of flowering plants are poinsettias, orchids, chrysanthemums, azaleas, etc. Cut flowers are sold as bouquets. Farming of flowers and foliage employs special techniques of floriculture, such as spacing, training and pruning for optimal flower harvest, as well as chemical treatments for storage, preservation and packaging after harvest. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of floriculture, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. The topics included in this textbook are of the utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

The scientific study of society, social relationships, social interaction and culture is termed as sociology. It involves the study of social stratification, social class, religion, law, social mobility, secularization and gender, among many others. The scope of sociology extends into the domains of education, health, economy, etc. Some of the areas of interest in sociology are race and ethnic relations, culture, criminality, deviance, law and punishment, employment, etc. Sociological research methods are divided into two categories, namely quantitative and qualitative techniques. Various research methods such as content analysis, historical method, longitudinal study, observation, etc. and sampling techniques are integral to this domain. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts of sociology. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this domain, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly benefited by this textbook.

Electromagnetism is a branch of physics that studies the fundamental interaction of electromagnetic force that arises between electrically charged particles. It studies light, electric and magnetic fields. Electricity and magnetism are different manifestations of electromagnetic phenomena and the description of each, their generation and how each is affected by the other are described by the Maxwell's equations. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of electromagnetism. It presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this textbook covers the most significant topics in the field of electromagnetism.

The practice of identification, separation and quantification of matter is under the scope of analytical chemistry. Such analyses can be qualitative or quantitative. Qualitative analysis identifies analytes whereas quantitative analysis determines numerical concentration of the analytes. Separation techniques of precipitation, distillation and extraction, and wet chemical and classical methods are commonly used. Improvements in experimental design, creation of new tools of measurement and chemometrics are significant aspects of analytical chemistry. This textbook aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of analytical chemistry. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of analytical chemistry as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.

Aircraft design process is an engineering process concerned with the design of aircrafts according to standards of customer safety and comfort, technical specifications, and physical and economic constraints. Aircraft are designed according to specific purpose. Amphibious airplanes are designed so that they can operate both on land and water, while helicopters are engineered to be able to hover over an area over a period of time. Some other factors influencing it are space limitations, runway and safety issues, and pavement design. An understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion, controls, structure and mass is vital to aircraft design. Design is structured into the three phases of conceptual design, preliminary design phase and detail design phase. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of aircraft design. It elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to aircraft design. This textbook, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

Calculus is a branch of mathematics that studies continuous change. It can be divided into the two branches of differential and integral calculus. The principles of limits and infinitesimals, the fundamental theorem of calculus and the convergence of infinite sequences and infinite series are fundamental to the development of calculus. Current studies in this field are in the areas of reformulations of calculus such as non-standard calculus, smooth infinitesimal analysis and constructive analysis. An understanding of this domain is crucial for developing a functional approach to advanced mathematical analysis. Besides advancing the frontiers of advanced mathematics, calculus is also instrumental in science, engineering and economics. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of calculus. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge.

Industrial separation processes are processes used in industry for the separation of a product from its impurities and other unwanted products. Separation operations are applied for the purification of raw materials, recovery of by-products, recycling of solvents and removal of contaminants from effluents. The separation processes of mixtures include extraction, drying, crystallization, filtration and evaporation, among others. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts of separation processes. The topics included herein on the principles and techniques of separation processes are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to the integrated management of business processes that is mediated by technology and software. It allows an updated and integrated insight into business operations using common databases that are maintained using a database management system. An ERP system tracks raw materials, cash and production capacity as well as business orders, payroll and purchase orders. The management of financial resources, human capital, inventory, production and information resources are also under this domain. Large enterprises have a corporate resource management process that ensures that resources are not over-allocated across projects. This textbook provides comprehensive insights into enterprise resource planning and management. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, it makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

The solar light and heat that is harnessed using photovoltaics, solar architecture, solar heating and solar thermal energy is termed as solar energy. It is a form of renewable energy. Solar technologies can be characterized into two categories, namely active solar and passive solar. The former category involves the use of photovoltaic systems, solar water heating and concentrated solar power in order to harness solar energy. Passive solar technologies include building orientation towards the Sun, designing spaces with proper air circulation, etc. Solar energy, once harnessed, can be used for various purposes like water heating, cooking and water treatment, among many others. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the concepts and applications of solar energy and solar technologies. It explores all the important aspects of solar energy in the present day scenario. This textbook will serve as a valuable source of reference for those interested in this field.

Trigonometry is an important field of mathematics. It deals with the study of relationship between angles and lengths of triangles. Such studies have led to the development of trigonometric functions. A trigonometric function relates the angles of a triangle to the lengths of the sides. Sine, cosine and tangents are the most prominent trigonometric functions. Such functions are useful in the study of triangles and for modeling periodic phenomena. The study of planar right-angle triangles is generally dealt in trigonometry. These triangles are two-dimensional triangles, which have one angle equal to 90 degrees. Spherical trigonometry studies the triangles on spheres. Trigonometry and trigonometric functions are applied to a wide array of fields such as optics, astronomy, medical imaging, cartography, economies, seismology, etc. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of trigonometry. Such selected concepts that redefine this field have been presented herein. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Systems ecology is a field of Earth science that studies ecological systems including ecosystems. The foundation of systems ecology lies in the approach that ecosystem is a complex system with emergent properties. It is focused on the interaction between ecological and biological systems, and the influence of human activities on the functioning of the ecosystems. Some allied fields of systems ecology are deep ecology, ecological economics, ecological energetics, ecosystem ecology, etc. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of systems ecology. The topics included herein are of the utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge.

The scientific study of diseases in plants that are caused due to pathogens and environmental factors is under the scope of plant pathology. Some common pathogens are fungi, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc. Pathogens typically infect the plant through the release of toxins, cell wall degrading enzymes and effector proteins. Some abiotic factors such as frost, drought, poor drainage, deposition of mineral salts, etc. also have a significant effect on the incidence of physiological plant disorders. This field encompasses the study of disease etiology, pathogen identification, economic impact, plant disease resistance, genetics and management of pathosystem genetics, etc. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of plant pathology. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies have been included herein. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this textbook covers the most significant topics in this field.