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Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision (CV) are increasingly applied in smart agriculture, offering significant potential to enhance farming efficiency, reduce manual labor, and lower production costs. In livestock farming, CV and AI enable behavior monitoring to improve animal health and welfare. In crop production, they support phenotype extraction, plant organ detection, and pest management. This Special Issue (Volume 2) presents original research and reviews on topics such as agricultural sensor optimization, livestock behavior recognition, AI-based automation, agricultural robotics, and big data analytics in farming.

The field of dental materials has seen remarkable advancements in recent years, with innovative designs and applications transforming modern dental practice. This reprint, Advanced Dental Materials: From Design to Application, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in dental material science, exploring underlying principles, cutting-edge technologies, and real-world applications. It is intended for dental professionals, researchers, and students who seek a deeper understanding of the materials shaping the future of dentistry. We hope that this work will inspire further exploration and innovation, bridging the gap between material design and clinical use.

Several families of Diptera are the vectors of agents that critically concern veterinary and public health. Outbreaks of diseases, such as leishmaniosis, bluetongue, dengue, and West Nile, are becoming increasingly common worldwide. This reprint contains novel information on the occurrence of mosquitoes in different habitats of Europe, Brazil, and Mexico. It also covers the molecular approaches used to assess the distribution of mosquitoes in Belgium and Africa. Studies focused on biting midges, black flies, and sand flies are also included in this reprint. Both the identification of nocturnal activity and molecular properties of Culicoides vector species in Europe as well as DNA barcoding techniques of black fly species in North Africa were conducted. Moreover, a first record of a sand fly species in Spain is documented in this reprint. Related Books Fly Biology, Ecology, Behavior and Management Biology & Life Sciences Molecular Biology of Disease Vectors Biology & Life Sciences Un

Electronics nanotechnology represents a multidisciplinary field with a very broad range of applications used to address different challenges. This reprint, through eleven original research articles, aims to acknowledge recent developments related to the fabrication and applications of nanomaterials: synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication. Related Books Nanoelectronic Materials, Devices and Modeling Engineering Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials: Selected Papers from CCMR Chemistry & Materials Science Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials: Selected Papers from CCMR Chemistry & Materials Science Electronic Nanodevices Computer Science & Mathematics ... Nanomaterials for Micro/Nano Devices Engineering The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About: About MDPI Books Advisory Board Legal Information: MDPI Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Terms of Use Accessibility Sales: Order and Delivery Indexing and Distribution Further Information: Book Series

The need for constant improvement to reach a high standard of safety and to make nanomaterials accessible for marketing has generated a considerable number of scientific papers that highlight new important aspects to be considered, such as synthesis, stability, biocompatibility, and easy manipulation. In order to provide a comprehensive update on the latest discoveries concerning nanomaterials, this reprint presents 14 scientific papers, 10 research articles and 4 reviews, that deal with biomedical and biotechnological applications of nanomaterials. Related Books Advanced Nanomaterials in Biomedical Application Chemistry & Materials Science Preparation, Physico-Chemical Properties and Biomedical Applications of Nanoparticles Biology & Life Sciences Functionalized Nanomaterials and Structures for Biomedical Applications Chemistry & Materials Science Advanced Nanoscience of Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications (Volume II) Medicine & Pharmacology Functional Nanomaterials for Biosen

The aim of this book is to collect breakthrough papers focusing on data supporting the view that extracellular chaperones and their related miRNA (including either those in their soluble form or those hosted in extracellular vesicles) may represent an innovative diagnostic tool in many chronic human pathologies. We will particularly focus on papers that—other than presenting solid data on the aforementioned aim—also discuss original data about mechanistic roles of these molecules inside and outside cells. Related Books microRNAs in Health and Disease Biology & Life Sciences ... Circulating Non-coding RNAs as Diagnostic and Prognostic Markers of Human Diseases Biology & Life Sciences Circulating Non-coding RNAs as Diagnostic and Prognostic Markers of Human Diseases Biology & Life Sciences The Ins and Outs of miRNAs as Biomarkers Biology & Life Sciences microRNA Regulation in Health and Disease Biology & Life Sciences The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About

River discharge is a fundamental hydrologic quantity that summarizes how a watershed transforms the input of precipitation into output as channelized streamflow. Accurate discharge measurements are critical for a range of applications including water supply, navigation, recreation, management of in-stream habitat, and the prediction and monitoring of floods and droughts. However, the traditional stream gage networks that provide such data are sparse and declining. Remote sensing represents an appealing alternative for obtaining streamflow information. Potential advantages include greater efficiency, expanded coverage, increased measurement frequency, lower cost and reduced risk to field personnel. In addition, remote sensing provides opportunities to examine long river segments with continuous coverage and high spatial resolution. To realize these benefits, research must focus on the remote measurement of flow velocity, channel geometry and their product: river discharge. This Special

The incidence of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, etc., is increasing worldwide, and they are already considered epidemics. These diseases are commonly associated with defects in insulin secretion and/or action, glucose homeostasis impairment, and lipid metabolism dysfunction. At the core of these defects is diet composition and nutritional status, as well as eating patterns. It is consensual that hypercaloric diets and some nutritional constituents contribute to the genesis of insulin resistance and to dysmetabolism, namely the consumption of sugar, fructose, and fat-enriched diets. Moreover, unhealthy eating habits such as skipping meals, replacing water with sodas, nocturnal eating, etc., have contributed enormously to the metabolic diseases’ epidemic. In this context, both peripheral dysfunctions and brain circuit alterations act in concert, impacting food behavior and the management of nutrients. This Special Issue, “Diet composition, eating habits and their impact on metabolic diseases”, highlights the effect of different eating habits on insulin action and glucose and lipid metabolism. It also unravels the mechanistic links between different diet consumption and the impact on peripheral and central circuits linked with food behavior and metabolic homeostasis.

(1) As SiC and GaN devices are increasingly being applied in power electronics, the excellent performance of these devices is required. Therefore, how to design the devices, how to drive them, and what other fields these devices can be applied in are attractive research issues.(2) This Special Issue aims to exhibit the research progress of the application of wide-bandgap semiconductor devices, including the novel structures of devices, new topology of circuits for the high performance of wide-bandgap devices, and integrated circuit application of wide-bandgap semiconductors.(3) In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are presented. Research areas are the following: high-efficiency SiC MOSFET-based DC/DC converters for EV applications, high-voltage SiC-based DC/DC converters for HVDC applications, SiC-based AC/DC for EV charging station applications, high-power density power converters based on GaN devices, integrated circuits based on SiC material for harsh environment applications, and integrated circuits based on GaN material for high-frequency applications.

Eating disorders (EDs) are psychological conditions that have a significant impact on physical health (e.g., gastrointestinal, renal, and cardiovascular) and psychological well-being (e.g., relationships with others, personal growth, and autonomy). The most common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. These three conditions cause clinical impairment in different areas of functioning and share an excessive focus on weight and body image, leading to dangerous eating styles that affect the body's ability to obtain adequate nutrition. Behavioral addictions (BAs) are non-substance-related addictions characterized by an individual’s incapacity to resist impulses toward rewarding stimuli despite the adverse consequences. Aside from gambling and gaming disorders (the two most frequent conditions within the spectrum of BAs), other maladaptive and uncontrolled behaviors include compulsive sexual behaviors, compulsive buying, and kleptomania. The

Near-Infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) has become one of the most attractive and used technique for analysis as it allows a fast and simultaneous qualitative and quantitative characterization of a wide variety of food samples. NIR spectroscopy is essential in various other fields, e.g., pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, textiles, cosmetics, medical applications, and chemicals such as polymers. The high level of interest in NIR spectroscopy among scientific and professional sectors demonstrates its relevance. We feel that the Special Issue's scope has facilitated the interchange of ideas and thereby aided in expanding the new development in this field of knowledge. Furthermore, we aimed to provide the readership with a comprehensive summary of present state-of-the-art NIR spectroscopy, current development trends, and future possibilities. We also believe that by doing so, we will be able to provide an accceptable opportunity for all contributors to make their results and methodol

This book has focused on novel developments and advancements in the field of heterogeneous catalysis with the aim of greenhouse gas reduction. The book determines whether carbon dioxide is a crisis or an opportunity, as well as its conversion into useful products such as synthesis gas.  Moreover, the selective catalytic removal of nitrogen oxides is also presented. Related Books Emissions Control Catalysis Chemistry & Materials Science ... Catalytic, Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Processes for the Valorisation of CO2 Chemistry & Materials Science Greener Catalysis for Environmental Applications Chemistry & Materials Science New Trends in Catalysis for Sustainable CO2 Conversion Chemistry & Materials Science ... Molecular Aspects in Catalytic Materials for Pollution Elimination and Green Chemistry Biology & Life Sciences The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About: About MDPI Books Advisory Board Legal Information: MDPI Privacy Policy Terms and Condit

The main topic of this book is Screen-Printed Electrode (SPE) transducers used as miniaturized and disposable detection devices for specific chemical (or set of chemicals) and biomolecule analyses in different fields with serious concerns worldwide (such as healthcare, food quality, food safety, and pollution). Thus, this book gathered original articles and reviews presenting research advances, fabrication, innovative applications, new challenges, and future perspectives for SPE-based (Bio)sensors in important areas such as health, agri-foods, and the environment.Screen-printing is a promising method for “fast and cheap” production of (bio)sensors. Disposable (bio)sensors based on SPEs have led to new possibilities in the selective detection and sensitive quantification of a large number of chemicals and biomolecules. SPE-based sensors, including microelectrodes (metallic and non-metallic) and modified electrodes (by chemical/electrochemical reactions or by nanomaterials integration)

This Special Issue highlights the latest enhancements in the abatement of noise and vibrations in aerospace and automotive systems. The reduction of acoustic emissions and the improvement of interior cabin comfort desired by all major transportation industries, as these areas have a direct impact on customer satisfaction and, consequently, the commercial success of new products. Topics covered in this Special Issue deal with computational approaches, instrumentation and data analysis related to noise and vibrations of fixed-wing aircraft, satellites, spacecraft, automobiles, and trains, covering aerodynamically generated noise, engine noise, sound absorption, cabin acoustic treatments, duct acoustics, and vibroacoustic properties of materials. This Special Issue also focuses on industrial aspects. Existing procedures and algorithms that are useful in reaching the abovementioned objectives in the most efficient way are illustrated in the collected papers. Related Books Advances in Vibr

Secondary metabolites remain an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the natural and applied sciences. Advances in extraction techniques, bioanalysis and structural characterization accelerate the discovery of compounds with potential pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications. This Special Issue of Molecules emphasizes the importance of integrating phytochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology in order to fully utilize natural resources in innovations consistent with the principles of sustainable development. The studies collected in this Special Issue implement the objectives indicated in the Introduction: they verify ethnopharmacological premises (the richness of polyphenols and terpenoids), explore biodiversity (tropical plants, wood-inhabiting fungi and endophytes, marine microorganisms, etc.), develop ‘green’ extraction and dereplication methods (SFE, LC–HRMS/MS, network approaches, etc.), and also propose directions for practical implementations, from biocontrol and agroecology to functional foods and potential lead compounds in drug discovery.

This reprint focuses on the applied research on remote sensing technologies for road monitoring and extraction. Innovative and multidisciplinary approaches on road distress assessment using spaceborne, aerial, and terrestrial platforms, in different experimental surroundings, have garnered interest and need to be included more in regular road maintenance surveys. The development of high-performance technologies, such as Very High-Resolution Satellite Imagery and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, are promising to achieve extraordinary results, and the development of standardized methodologies is focal for integration with standard field surveys and reference legislation. Special attention is given to spaceborne, airborne, and terrestrial platforms, UAV and UGV, Pavement Management Systems (PMS), GIS modeling for management plan, AI, deep learning, data fusion, geomatics, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), LiDAR, and laser scanning, among others.

Three-dimensionally printed composites offer the opportunity for the rapid manufacture of complex components with bespoke material architectures that can be designed to prioritise performance in specific regions whilst focusing on weight savings elsewhere. Recent research in this field has demonstrated tremendous progress in overcoming some of the technical challenges associated with creating continuous fibre composites using additive manufacturing, and new-to-market commercial printers offer the promise of broader adoption of these materials. Some of the remaining key challenges limiting widespread use are an understanding of the key mechanisms of failure and how these materials perform over the long term in a wide range of environments. This Special Issue features articles showcasing the latest research in the additive manufacture of polymer composites. Related Books Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Composites Chemistry & Materials Science Additive Manufacturing of Fibre Reinfor

Consumer interest in plant-based diets has been rapidly increasing in the past decade. Non-dairy and non-meat alternatives have gone mainstream. New products are appearing in the marketplace continually. The marketplace has been driven recently by millennials and flexitarians. Food companies have focused on providing nutritious food products that satisfy the demand for alternative items that look and taste like their animal counterparts. The marketplace wants products that improve human and planetary health worldwide.  Questions have arisen as to how nutritionally sound and healthy are these products.  How sustainable are these plant-based diets? How significantly do they alter traditional dietary patterns? What impact do they have on food security? Do these plant-based meat and dairy alternatives help lessen environmental degradation? Are the new products considered ultra-processed foods? What are the barriers and motivations that drive people to switch to a plant-based diet? Will p

The conversion of milk to different dairy products is a technological process that has been in use for hundreds of years. Most dairy products are produced at a commercial scale using traditional methods and therefore, many efforts have been made to introduce novel technologies in their manufacture for improving their quality in general. More specifically, modern processing approaches may be used with the aim to develop new dairy products, to extend their shelf life, to change their textural properties, to ensure their safety or to increase their nutritional and health value. High Hydrostatic Pressure treatment, Ultrasound Processing, Pulse Electric Field treatment and Membrane Processing are some of these novel processes, which may be used in milk, yoghurt and other dairy product processing. Moreover, new dairy ingredients can be produced after enrichment with milk components, while modern analytical methods, such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and X-ray microtomography, are us

This themed issue of Chemistry is in honor of Professor Christoph Janiak on the occasion of his 60th birthday, and celebrates his innovative contributions to the fields of supramolecular chemistry, coordination polymers, networks and metal–organic frameworks, inorganic/organic hybrid materials and inorganic materials from ionic liquids. Related Books Functional Coordination Polymers and Metal–Organic Frameworks Chemistry & Materials Science The Polyhedral Face of Coordination Chemistry Chemistry & Materials Science Magnetic Coordination Compounds and More... a Long and Successful Story Chemistry & Materials Science Metal Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Micro/Nanoscale Materials Chemistry & Materials Science Metal Organic Frameworks Biology & Life Sciences ... The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About: About MDPI Books Advisory Board Legal Information: MDPI Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Terms of Use Accessibility Sales: Order and Delivery Indexing a

This Special Issue comprises 9 research papers on the application of microwaves in chemical engineering, covering the basic research into the optimization design of microwave reaction equipment as well as methods to improve microwave heating uniformity. Also included are the practical application of microwave-assisted processing in chemical engineering in the extraction of traditional Chinese medicine and essential oils from plant materials; the treatment of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer waste; and the drying treatment of drill cuttings and Zhaotong lignite. These 9 papers together represent unique and valuable references in the research of microwave technology. Related Books Membrane and Membrane Reactors Operations in Chemical Engineering Engineering Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering Engineering Applications of Radio Frequency Heating in Food Processing Biology & Life Sciences ... Microwave and Antenna System in Medical Applications Public Health & Healthcare ... Computationa

Horticultural production is one of the most intensive sectors of agriculture, which develop very dynamically. As yields increase and quality criteria increase, greater emphasis is being placed on the biological balance of ecosystems. Therefore, new environmentally friendly production systems are being developed, in which growing methods and techniques are strongly based on environmental conditions. This involves breeding new cultivars with improved resistance to adverse factors, using crop rotation to limit exposure to pathogens in soil, controlled fertilization and organic mulching, stimulating biological processes in the rhizosphere, and applying biological preparations for plant protection and nutrition to improve product quality. Just like other food products, fruit, vegetables, edible flowers, and other horticultural commodities products offered to consumers should be of good quality and, above all, safe to eat. Each step from field to the table must be subject to procedures that ensure that relevant quality requirements are met. Aside from the growing method, pruning, pollination, protection and fertilization, product quality is affected by environmental conditions, the most notable of which include all macro- and microclimatic elements and soil environment.

This reprint brings together a selection of papers on the role of fisheries and aquaculture in the blue economy, presenting research on the challenges and opportunities for developing fisheries and aquaculture under the sustainable blue economy concept. The results highlight options for developing the blue economy to enable the potential role of fisheries in Africa and Asia and elsewhere to realise benefits of blue economy development including food security and poverty reduction that can be realised through the sustainable development of fishery resources.

Mathematical models constitute a fundamental tool for the understanding of physical phenomena, biological systems, and finance and engineering. In addition to theoretical aspects, simulations play a primary role in applications because they allow for the prediction of the behavior of quantities of interest. The aim of this reprint is to present original research of the contributing authors, providing the reader with a sample of actual investigation in the field of applied mathematics. Related Books Mathematical Models and Simulations, 2nd Edition Computer Science & Mathematics Numerical Analysis and Computational Mathematics Chemistry & Materials Science Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems Computer Science & Mathematics Mathematical Modeling of Engineering and Socio-Economic Processes and Systems Computer Science & Mathematics ... Mathematical Methods, Modelling and Applications Computer Science & Mathematics The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. Abou