“…The use of nanotechnologies in the food-packaging area has opened up a number of possibilities derived from the inherent characteristics of nanoadditives, which can either improve relevant properties of neat polymers (such as barrier or mechanical properties) or introduce new functionalities (for active and bioactive packaging applications or even for sensing). …”

“…This special issue provides an international basis for revealing the underlying mechanisms of sustainable cropping systems to drive agronomic innovations. …”

“…Seeing terrorism trials as a stage where legal instruments are used (and abused) to argue the validity of contested political constructs, this study presents a performative perspective to draw attention to the mechanisms and effects of terrorism trials in and outside the courtroom. …”

“…In the commitment to reveal the mechanisms of manipulation, from the most obvious to the most subtle, the author herself becomes a manipulator of language of exceptional creativity and daring, with the guiding thread of the gender perspective. …”

“…Besides, various genetic mechanisms and selection/co-selection factors contributing to the dissemination and maintenance of antibiotic resistance genes are presented. …”

“…Using unpublished archival sources in Indonesia and the Netherlands Alexander Claver recounts the diverse trading mechanisms, complex credit relations and countless participants involved. …”

“…This objective of this volume is to contribute to our understanding of the mechanisms of status and success in nineteenth- and twentieth-century sculpture, especially in Spain and Catalonia. …”

“…The Placenta includes eight chapters that provide readers with access to a range of information from basic mechanisms and assays to cutting-edge research investigating concerns for normal placentation. …”

“…The use of advanced control technologies makes possible the integration of the mechanical and electrical conversion systems in their optimal mode of operation. …”

“…It addresses advanced studies for high-speed electrical machine design, mechanical design of rotors with surface-mounted permanent magnets, design of motor drive for brushless DC motor, single-phase motors for household applications, battery electric propulsion systems for competition racing applications, robust diagnosis by observer using the bond graph approach, a DC motor simulator based on virtual instrumentation, start-up of a PID fuzzy logic embedded control system for the speed of a DC motor using LabVIEW, advanced control of the permanent magnet synchronous motor and optimization of fuzzy logic controllers by particle swarm optimization to increase the lifetime in power electronic stages…”

“…The book would hopefully be useful for anyone interested in recapitulating endothelial (patho)physiology and expanding knowledge of molecular mechanisms involved in endothelial dysfunction, relevant also for further clinical investigations…”

“…Thus, the body's own repair mechanisms may struggle with aging and age-related diseases. …”

“…Plant response to reduced water availability and other abiotic stress (e.g. metals) have been analysed through changes in water absorption and transport mechanisms, as well as by molecular and genetic approach. …”

“…This book provides an overview of the current developments in osteogenesis and bone regeneration, including molecular and cellular mechanisms, physical therapies (low-level laser, distraction osteogenesis), biological therapies (mesenchymal stem cells, stem cell derived exosomes, inflammatory factor, Chinese medicine), as well as tissue engineering approaches promoting bone regeneration by targeting osteogenesis…”

“…The development of molecular modeling tools to describe and predict the mechanical properties of structures reveals an undeniable practical importance. …”

“…This book also offers updated insights into the mechanisms that control postlactational involution, therefore also providing information to better understand breast cancer. …”

“…The book provides chapters on sex hormones and their modulation in neurodegenerative processes and pathologies, from basic molecular mechanisms, physiology, gender differences, to neuroprotection and clinical aspects for potential novel pharmacotherapy approaches. …”

“…In addition, numerous mechanisms of action have been suggested to contribute to tea’s disease-preventive effects. …”

“…The book ""The Mediterranean Genetic Code - Grapevine and Olive"" collects relevant papers documenting the results of research in grapevine and olive genetics, as a contribution to overall compendium of the existing biodiversity for both species with insight into molecular mechanisms responsible for their desirable and important traits. …”

“…The second section, ""Lepidoptera as a Model for Research,"" describes eyespot color pattern formation mechanism in the peacock pansy, Junonia almana (L.). …”