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The first book to provide an introduction to the new theory of Net Locality and the profound effect on individuals and societies when everything is located or locatable. Describes net locality as an emerging form of location awareness central to all aspects of digital media, from mobile phones, to Google Maps, to location-based social networks and games, such as Foursquare and facebook. Warns of the threats these technologies, such as data surveillance, present to our sense of privacy, while also outlining the opportunities for pro-social developments. Provides a theory of the web in the context of the history of emerging technologies, from GeoCities to GPS, Wi-Fi, Wiki Me, and Google Android.
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world but how does the production influence chemistry and quality? This book covers coffee production, quality and chemistry from the plant to the cup. Written by an international collection of contributors in the field who concentrate on coffee research, it is edited expertly to ensure quality of content, consistency and organization across the chapters. Aimed at advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers and accompanied by a sister volume covering how health is influenced by the consumption of coffee, these titles provide an impactful and accessible guide to the current research in the field.
Enzymatic Processes for Food Valorization describes the most recent research in the field of catalysis for food valorization, revealing the impact of the implementation of enzymatic catalysis in the different stages that make up the production processes. Sections review advances in food processing using enzymes, explore the use of enzymes on by-products for the release of compounds of interest, and show recent trends in biocatalysis and its application in the food industry. Written by a team of international experts, this is an invaluable guide for professionals in the area of enzyme technology applied in the food industry, as well as technicians and scientists involved in the use of enzymes...
O uso do reconhecimento facial pela segurança pública vem crescendo rapidamente nos últimos anos no Brasil, especialmente, em eventos e festas, com identificação em massa. Por esse motivo, é importante averiguar os riscos decorrentes dessa tecnologia, por servir de base para a vida das pessoas, podendo ferir direitos ao serem utilizados algoritmos enviesados e banco de dados nem sempre bem tratados. Assim, tem-se como objetivo analisar como a inteligência artificial desenvolve seus algoritmos a ponto de gerar discriminações e como a utilização dessa tecnologia em massa pode ocasionar ainda mais exclusões, necessitando de regulação Estatal para evitar o arbítrio e a ofensa a di...
Possibilitar ao surdo o acesso aos bens culturais, à profissionalização e à cidadania plena implica, antes de mais nada, reconhecimento da surdez como diferença e profundo respeito às culturas e às identidades surdas. Essa tem sido a principal base ética a orientar o trabalho no Núcleo de Ensino e Pesquisa em Educação de Surdos do Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina (IFSC). O presente livro, reúne narrativas de professores surdos sobre questões curriculares, não se propõem a resultados, mas a ampliar as discussões na área de Educação Bilíngue LIBRAS – Língua Portuguesa. Apresentaram-se análises e teorizações tendo em vista um projeto cultural de transformação do m...
Probiotic and Prebiotics in Foods: Challenges, Innovations, and Advances reviews recent advances, innovations, and challenges in probiotics/prebiotics in food and beverages. The book presents up-to-date, novel and extensive information regarding recent research and applications in probiotics and prebiotics in food. Sections address probiotics, prebiotics, paraprobiotics and postbiotics, probiotics, prebiotics and bucal health, probiotics, prebiotics and obesity, probiotics, prebiotics and sleep quality, in vitro and in vivo assays for selection of probiotics, probiotics and mycotoxins, edible films added to probiotic and prebiotics, predictive microbiology applied to development of probiotic...