Current Approaches in Science and Technology Research Vol. 1

This book covers key areas of science and technology research. The contributions by the authors include crack distribution energy, linear crack front tension, elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio, uniform deformation, effective surface energy of the Griffiths-Orowan theory, friction ratio deformation component,   Contamination, effluents, pollution, groundwater and industries, piping system, steam generator, erosion-corrosion, stress rupture, Igneous rocks, aggregates, physical–mechanical characteristics, exploitation, construction materials, conformity, safety level, rocks quality, rocks classification, periodic review model, ramp type demand, shortage, price discount on backorder, ethical dilemmas, journalism practice, media laws, SAD imperative, biomass, thermochemical conversion technologies, energy and biofuels generation, mediterranean ecosystems, average annual growth rates, doubling farmers’ income, minimum support price, demand and supply of pulses, atypical gingival swelling, minimally invasive treatment, oral microbiota, oral intestinal-host microbiota balance, internal accesses, art therapy, social dimensions, art, hospital structure, SISO systems, PI controller, non-interacting systems, fuzzy logic, ant colony optimization, human dignity, Umunna solidarity, diurnal variations. This book contains various materials suitable for students, researchers and academicians in the field of science and technology research.