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  • 1
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Translational Neuroscience of Speech and Language Disorders: State of the Art. -2. Translational Neuroscience of Aphasia and Adult Language Rehabilitation. -3. Treatment and intervention approaches for the improvement of language abilities in neurodegenerative diseases -- 4. Neural and Genetic Mechanisms of Dyslexia -- 5. The role of memory systems in neurodevelopmental disorders of language -- 6. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and Language/Speech: Can patients benefit from a combined therapeutic approach? -- 7. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Aphasia Rehabilitation -- 8. The Cerebellum: A Therapeutic Target in Treating Speech and Language Disorders -- 9. Navigated rTMS for Mapping the Language Network in Preoperative Settings: Current Status and Future Prospects -- 10. Presurgical Language fMRI in Epilepsy: An Introduction -- 11. Lesion-symptom mapping in speech and language disorders: a translational perspective.
    Abstract: This edited volume provides the first presentation of the state-of-the-art in the application of modern Neuroscience research in predicting, preventing and alleviating the negative sequelae of neurodevelopmental, acquired, or neurodegenerative conditions on speech and language. It brings together contributions from several leading experts in a markedly broad range of disciplines, including Speech and Language Therapy, Neuropsychology and Neurology, but also Neurosurgery, Neuroimaging and Neurostimulation, as well as Engineering and Genetics.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 290 p. 18 illus., 8 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030356873
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    DDC: 612.8
    Language: English
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  • 2
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Anatomy. ; Internal medicine. ; Cytology. ; Biochemistry. ; Neuroscience. ; Anatomy. ; Internal Medicine. ; Cell Biology. ; Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Neurosecretion: A Historical Overview -- Neurosecretion: Hypothalamic Somata versus Neurohypophysial Terminals -- Cyclic ADP-Ribose and Heat Regulate Oxytocin Release via CD38 and TRPM2 in the Hypothalamus -- Somato-Dendritic Secretion of Neuropeptides -- Neurosecretory Vesicles: Structure, Distribution, Release and Breakdown -- Molecular Controls on Regulated Neurotransmitter and Neurohormone Secretion -- Secretory Astrocytes -- Action Potential-Induced Ca2+ Influx for Both Acute and Sustained Insulin Secretion in Pancreatic Beta Cells -- Plasticity in the Morphology of Lactotrophs and Folliculo-Stellate Cells and Prolactin Secretion -- Neuroendocrine and Metabolic Regulation of Plasma Growth Hormone Secretory Profiles -- Role of the TWIK-Related Potassium (TREK)-1 Channels in the Regulation of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Secretion from Pituitary Corticotropes -- How Do Bacterial Neurotoxins Affect Neurosecretion? -- Secretory Mechanisms in Paramecium.
    Abstract: How do electrical activity and calcium signals in neurons influence the secretion of peptide hormones? This volume presents the current state of knowledge regarding the electrical, calcium signaling and synaptic properties of neuroendocrine systems from both vertebrate and invertebrate systems. The contributions span in vivo and in vitro studies that address: state‐dependent plasticity, relevance of firing patterns, membrane properties, calcium flux (including dynamic imaging and homeostasis), and molecular mechanisms of exocytosis, including from non-neuronal secretory cells. The chapters focus not only on research results but also on how experiments are conducted using state-of-the-art techniques, and how the resulting data are interpreted. While there are many books on the secretory properties of neurons, this is the first to focus on the distinctive secretory properties of neuroendocrine neurons. Accordingly, it offers an important text for undergraduate and graduate neuroscience students, and will also appeal to established scientists and postdoctoral fellows. This is the eighth volume in the Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series* - now a co-publication between Springer Nature and the INF (International Neuroendocrine Federation). *Volumes 1-7 published by Wiley.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 307 p. 65 illus., 43 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030229894
    Series Statement: Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology, 8
    DDC: 612.8
    Language: English
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  • 3
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Otorhinolaryngology. ; Neuroscience. ; Otorhinolaryngology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch 1: Listening to All Voices: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Understanding Hearing in Aging -- Ch 2: Genetic and Molecular Aspects of the Aging Auditory System -- Ch 3: The Aging Cochlea and Auditory Nerve -- Ch 4: Age-Related Changes in the Auditory Brainstem and Inferior Colliculus -- Ch 5: Age related changes in the primate auditory cortex -- Ch 6: The Aging Auditory System: Electrophysiology -- Ch 7: Age-Related Changes in Segregation of Sound Sources -- Ch 8: Causes and Consequences of Age-Related Hearing Loss -- Ch 9: Age-Related Changes in Speech Understanding: Peripheral versus Cognitive Influences -- Ch 10: Aging, Hearing Loss, and Listening Effort: Imaging Studies of the Aging Listener -- Ch 11: Functional Consequences of Impaired Hearing in Older Adults and Implications for Intervention -- Ch 12: Emerging Clinical Translational Treatment Strategies for Age-Related Hearing Loss.
    Abstract: This volume provides contemporary discussions on new developments in aging research. It serves as an important update on the current state of research on the aging auditory system. Listening to All Voices: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Understanding Hearing in Aging Karen S. Helfer and Edward L. Bartlett Genetic and Molecular Aspects of the Aging Auditory System Shinichi Someya and Mi-Jung Kim The Aging Cochlea and Auditory Nerve Kevin K. Ohlemiller and Christopher Spankovich Age-Related Changes in the Auditory Brainstem and Inferior Colliculus Josef Syka Age-Related Changes in the Primate Auditory Cortex Gregg Recanzone The Aging Auditory System: Electrophysiology Kelly C. Harris Age-Related Changes in Segregation of Sound Sources Frederick J. Gallun and Virginia Best Causes and Consequences of Age-Related Hearing Loss Jennifer A. Deal, Nicholas S. Reed, Emily C. Pedersen, and Frank R. Lin Age-Related Changes in Speech Understanding: Peripheral versus Cognitive Influences Sandra Gordon-Salant, Maureen J. Shader, and Arthur Wingfield Aging, Hearing Loss, and Listening Effort: Imaging Studies of the Aging Listener Stefanie E. Kuchinsky and Kenneth I. Vaden, Jr. Functional Consequences of Impaired Hearing in Older Adults and Implications for Intervention Larry E. Humes, M. Kathleen Pichora-Fuller, and Louise Hickson Emerging Clinical Translational Treatment Strategies for Age-Related Hearing Loss Robert D. Frisina, Carlos J. Cruz, Tanika T. Williamson, Xiaoxia Zhu, and Bo Ding .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 323 p. 62 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030493677
    Series Statement: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research, 72
    DDC: 612.8
    Language: English
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  • 4
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Human physiology. ; Neurology . ; Life sciences. ; Physiology. ; Neuroscience. ; Human Physiology. ; Neurology. ; Life Sciences. ; Animal Physiology. ; Life Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: HISTORY -- Chapter 1: Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy: from its beginnings to Daniel Carleton Gajdusek -- Part II: GENERAL ASPECTS OF PRIONS -- Chapter 2: The Rich Chemistry of the Copper and Zinc Sites in Cellular Prion Protein -- Chapter 3: Mammalian Prion Structures -- Chapter 4: Insoluble Cellular Prion Protein and Other Neurodegeneration-related Misfolded Protein Aggregates in the Brain of Asymptomatic Individuals -- Part III: CONVERSION AND STRAIN OF PRIONS -- Chapter 5: Prion Conversion and Deformed Templating -- Chapter 6: Prion Strain Interference -- Chapter 7: Molecular Mechanisms Encoding Strains of Prions and Prion-Like Misfolded Proteins -- Chapter 8: Cofactor Involvement in Prion Propagation -- Chapter 9: Prion Protein Conversion and Lipids -- Part IV: ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSMISSION OF PRIONS -- Chapter 10: Prions in the Environment -- Chapter 11: Environmentally Acquired Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy -- Chapter 12: Risk of Transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease by Blood Transfusion -- Chapter 13: Species Barriers in Prion Disease -- Part V: MODELLING OF PRIONS -- Chapter 14: Modeling the Cell Biology of Prions -- Chapter 15: Transgenic Mice Modelling in Prion Diseases -- Chapter 16: Stem Cell Models in Prion Research -- Chapter 17: Drosophila Models of Prion Diseases -- Part VI: HUMAN PRION DISEASES AND OTHER PATHOLOGIES -- Chapter 18: Human Sporadic Prion Diseases -- Chapter 19 Genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob and Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Diseases -- Chapter 20: Glycoform-selective Prions in Sporadic and Inherited Variably Protease-sensitive Prionopathies -- Chapter 21: The Spectrum of Tau Pathology in Human Prion Disease -- Chapter 22: Prion Protein Complex with mGluR5 Mediates Amyloid-ß Synaptic Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 23: Prion and Cancers -- Chapter 24: Protective Role of Cellular Prion Protein in Tissue Ischemic/Reperfusion Injury -- Part VII: ANIMAL PRION DISEASES -- Chapter 25: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy -- Chapter 26: Classical and Atypical Scrapie in Sheep and Goats -- Chapter 27: Research models for studying chronic wasting disease -- Part VIII: YEAST PRIONS -- Chapter 28: Introduction to Yeast and Fungal Prions -- Chapter 29: Yeast Prions Are Folded, In-Register Parallel Amyloids Subject to Multiple Anti-prion Systems -- Part IX: DIAGNOSIS AND HUMAN PRION SURVEILLANCE -- Chapter 30: Real-time quaking-induced conversion (QuIC) assays for the detection and diagnosis of human prion diseases -- Chapter 31: Protein Misfolding Cyclic Amplification -- Chapter 32: Skin Misfolded Proteins as Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Prion and Prion-like Diseases -- Chapter 33: Diagnosis of Prion Disease: Conventional Approaches -- Chapter 34: Human Prion Disease Surveillance -- Part X: TREATMENT -- Chapter 35: Overview on Treatment of Prion Diseases and Decontamination of Prions -- Chapter 36: Gene Therapy Strategies for Prophylactic and Therapeutic Treatments of Human Prion Diseases -- Chapter 37: Immunomodulation.
    Abstract: Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE), now known as prion diseases, have been recognized for nearly 300 years in animals and almost 100 years in humans. Modern studies, including protein-misfolding cyclic amplification (PMCA), have greatly advanced our understanding of the pathogenesis of prion diseases and facilitated the identification of new prion diseases in animals and humans. In the second edition of Prions and Diseases, more than 60 leading researchers and clinicians worldwide provide an up-to-date discussion of these unique infectious pathogens and their associated diseases. The book provides up-to-date knowledge about the etiology, pathogenesis, classification, histopathological, and clinical aspects of the full range of animal and human prion diseases. As a result, the book contains the most authoritative views about the past, present, and future of prions and prion diseases covering fresh perspectives on important emerging topics such as inherited human prion disease, stem-cell models in prion research, human prion disease surveillance, and gene therapy strategies.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 793 p. 81 illus., 62 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031205651
    DDC: 612.8
    Language: English
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  • 5
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biophysics. ; Imaging systems in biology. ; Neuroscience. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Nanoengineering. ; Bioanalysis and Bioimaging. ; Biological Imaging.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 -- Optically-Pumped Magnetometers Compatible with Large Transient Magnetic Fields -- Small animal biomagnetism applications -- Supine OPM-MEG in Multi-layer Cylindrical Shield -- Ambulatory MEG Arrays -- Part 2 -- "Tri-axial helium-4 optically-pumped -- magnetometers for MEG" -- Person-Sized Magnetoencephalography Systems with Optically Pumped Magnetometers -- On-scalp MEG with High-Tc SQUIDs -- "Fiber Coupled OPM in Purely Coil -- Shielded Environment" -- SERF-OPM usability for MEG in two-layer shielded rooms -- Turning OPM-MEG into a Wearable Technology -- Part 3 -- OPM Gradiometer for Magnetorelaxometry -- Unshielded High Bandwidth Magnetorelaxometry of Magnetic Nanoparticles with Optically Pumped Magnetometers -- Adult Magnetocardiography: Principles and Clinical Practice -- Fetal Magnetocardiography with OPMs -- Emerging MR sensors for biomagnetic measurements -- Index.
    Abstract: This contributed volume reviews the latest advances in all the new technologies currently developed for MagnetoEncephaloGraphy (MEG) recordings, as well as sensor technologies and integrated sensor arrays for on-scalp MEG. The book gives an account of the first MEG imaging studies and explores the new field of feasible, experimental paradigms of on-scalp MEG. This is an ideal book for engineers, researchers, and students in the neurosciences interested in MEG imaging. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 315 p. 104 illus., 88 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031053634
    DDC: 612.8
    Language: English
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  • 6
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction Food and Brain -- 2. Food and Behavior -- 3. Food and Psychological Wellbeing -- 4. Food and Cognition -- 5. Autism and Food -- 6. Healthy Brains: Types of Food and their Active Pharmacological Ingredients -- 5. Dieting: Importance of Diet and Diet Types -- 6. Nutrigenomics -- 7. Epigenetics -- 8. Gut Microbiota (microbiome) -- 9. Personalized Nutrition -- 10. Vegetables -- 11. Fruits -- 12. Nuts, Seeds and Spices -- 13. Grains [Oats, Barley & Quinoa] -- 14. Seafood [fish like Salmon, Oyster, Sea vegetables (algae)] -- 15. Other -- 16. Autism Management through Food and Diet -- 17. Personalized Nutrition Therapy.
    Abstract: The book focuses on implications of traditional and processed foods for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) intervention and management. Numerous phytonutrients and pharmacologically active compounds in edible natural products and diet could influence and offer protection to neuronal dysfunction that occurs due to ASD. The neuroprotective effects of various fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds phytochemicals, and other natural bioactive ingredients against ASD and related conditions are discussed. Topics such as the possible neuroprotective mechanism of action of these foods and the therapeutic role of antioxidants in relation to ASD are addressed. This book also highlights the scope of using anti-inflammatory agents and antioxidants to promote neurogenesis and improve other symptoms in ASD. It emphasizes personalized nutritional approaches with dietary management of neurodevelopmental disorders/ASD cases. Information in this book is relevant to researchers in the field of complementary and alternative medicine, nutraceuticals, neuroscience, agriculture, nutrition, and food science. This volume is beneficial to students of varying levels, and across multiple disciplines.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XX, 693 p. 111 illus., 68 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030304027
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 24
    DDC: 612.8
    Language: English
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  • 7
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Pharmacology. ; Anesthesiology. ; Neuroscience. ; Pharmacology. ; Anesthesiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Analgosedation -- Chapter 2. Inhalational Anesthetics -- Chapter 3. Intravenous Anesthetic Agents -- Chapter 4. Local Anesthetics -- Chapter 5. Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs (nmbds) -- Chapter 6. Reversal Agents and Antagonists -- Chapter 7. Anticholinergics -- Chapter 8. Anti-epileptic Drugs (aeds) -- Chapter 9. Osmotherapy -- Chapter 10. Antibiotics -- Chapter 11. Anti-viral -- Chapter 12. Antifungal -- Chapter 13. Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets -- Chapter 14. Glucocorticoids -- Chapter 15. Antihypertensives -- Chapter 16. Vasopressors -- Chapter17. Antipsychotics -- Chapter 18. Miscellaneous drugs. .
    Abstract: The pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of several drugs is expected to be known to clinicians and researchers at all times. With advances in sciences and development of newer drugs very frequently, it is very important to keep your knowledge updated at all times. This title is a quick guide to researchers and clinicians for a quick reference. The title is also a vital resource for all streams of neurosciences (neuroanesthesia and neurointensive care) and is much different from a conventional pharmacology titles, being more reader friendly and to the point facilitated with numerous flowcharts and algorithms with each chapter being prepared in a standard structured manner.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 1074 p. 331 illus., 108 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811535918
    DDC: 612.8
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  • 8
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Animal culture. ; Veterinary medicine. ; Neuroscience. ; Animal Science. ; Veterinary Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Rodents -- Carnivores -- Sheep and goats -- Swine -- Rabbits -- Bovines -- Non-human primates -- Humans -- Squirrels.
    Abstract: Modern neuroscience has presented new opportunities for exploring the molecular and neural mechanisms controlling specific social responses. This book reviews insights into the neural circuits underlying a particularly fascinating form of social interaction, parental behavior. This book presents a detailed review of maternal and paternal behavior of particular mammalian species. It offer neuroscientists a spectrum of specific mammals that can be used as experimental models to explore particular topics on the functions of the nervous system. It shows that results coming from the laboratory can be translated into useful information for raising mammals on the farm, and it stimulates biologists to gain insights into the underpinnings of the complex mechanisms governing mammalian behavior in the wild. It also discusses the implications of this research for human parental behavior. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: V, 309 p. 45 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030977627
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 27
    DDC: 612.8
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  • 9
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Life sciences. ; Biology Technique. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Neuroscience. ; Life Sciences. ; Experimental Organisms. ; Evolutionary Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2.General Rules of Brain Morphogenesis in Vertebrates: An Hourglass Model -- Chapter 3.Neural Tube Formation -- Chapter 4.Subdivisions of Neural tube along the Dorsoventral Axis -- Chapter 5. Subdivisions of Neural Tube along the Rostrocaudal Axis: Neuromeric Models -- Chapter 6.Left-right Patterning of Neural Tube -- Chapter 7. Ventriculo-pial Patterning of Neural Tube -- Chapter 8.Development of Neural Circuits in Neural Tube -- Chapter 9.From Neural Tube to Larval Brain: Blood Vessels and Proliferative Zones -- Chapter 10. Development of Telencephalon -- Chapter 11. Development of Diencephalon, Optic Tectum, and Cerebellum -- Chapter 12. Nervous System in Medaka Larvae -- Chapter 13.From Larval Brain to Adult Brain and Summary of Telencephalic Ontogenesis -- Chapter 14. Adult Brain and General Brain Functions -- Chapter 15. Functional Neuroanatomy of Teleost Brains.
    Abstract: This book describes the developmental process of the brain of the medaka fish. It aims to understand the brain structure of vertebrates, including humans, by taking the brain of the medaka fish as an example and showing its actual developmental process. From developmental and evolutionary viewpoints, the understanding of the brain proceeds from simple to complex structures. Fish retain the basic form of vertebrates, and their brain morphology is relatively simple. Therefore, the fish brain is useful in understanding the brain structure. This book is unique for describing the entire process of the brain development in a specific fish. In addition, the book introduces the readers to a new concept of “Hourglass of Brain Morphogenesis”, concerning the general rule of brain morphogenesis in vertebrates. The authors propose that the brain morphology is highly conserved at the middle developmental stage but diverges more extensively at earlier and later stages. The new concept challenges the accepted theory that has been widely shared for about 200 years since K. von Baer (1828, 1837) and K. von Kupffer (1906) who proposed that three primary brain vesicles at earlier developmental stages develop into five secondary brain vesicles at later developmental stages in all vertebrates. The book provides a basic understanding of the vertebrate brain and is useful for all readers who wish to understand the complex structure of the brain. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 256 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811943249
    DDC: 612.8
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  • 10
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Pain medicine. ; Neurology . ; Anesthesiology. ; Neuroscience. ; Pain Medicine. ; Neurology. ; Anesthesiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Acute, Chronic, and Episodic Pain -- Inflammation and Pain -- Animal Models of Pain and Anti-inflammatory Treatments -- Inflammatory Mediators, Nociceptors, and Their Interactions in Pain -- Immune and Glial Cells in Pain and Their Interactions with Nociceptive Neurons -- Sex Differences in Neuroimmune Interactions and Pain -- Neuroimmune Interactions in Itch -- Toll-like Receptors in Pain and Itch -- Immunotherapy and Pain -- Cell Therapy and Regenerative Pain Medicine - Preclinical Studies -- Cell-based Therapies in Pain Management -- Platelet-Rich Plasma and Autologous Conditioned Serum: Non-Cellular Biologic Therapies for Neuroimmune Modulation and the Treatment of Arthritis Pain -- Exercise and Diet in the Control of Inflammation and Pain -- Mechanism-Based Pain Therapies -- Neuromodulation in Pain Management -- What Patients Need to Know about Pain Therapy?.
    Abstract: As lifespans increase, more people around the world find themselves victims of chronic pain. In spite of this, treatment options continue to be severely limited. Anti-inflammatory drugs can only do so much, while painkillers like opioids have led to crippling addictions and fatal overdoses. The subject of the book is the role of immune cells, including glial cells, and neuroimmune interactions in chronic pain. The book begins by examining the preclinical and clinical evidence supporting the involvement of non-neuronal cells in chronic pain. It discusses the interactions between non-neuronal cells and neurons in the regulation of chronic pain. It then presents the implications of these findings, including promising and emerging treatments such as specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs, such as resolvins and protectins), immune cell therapy, and complementary and alternative medicine, as well as neuromodulation and regenerative medicine, which may prove to be the turning point for hundreds of millions of patients world-wide who struggle to escape from the shadow of chronic pain. The book presents ground-breaking research that will alter current perspectives on chronic pain.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 364 p. 45 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031292316
    DDC: 612.8
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  • 11
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Evolution (Biology). ; Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Behavioral Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Sleep: Basic and Historical Aspects -- Sleep: Findings in Invertebrates and Lower Vertebrates -- Sleep: Evolutionary and Adaptive Changes in Birds and Mammals -- Sleep Loss: What Does it do to our Brain and Body -- Sleep: Neural Optimization as An Ultimate Function for Memory Consolidation -- Sleep: Disorders and Clinical Implications.
    Abstract: This book discusses the evolution of sleep and its possible function in the higher invertebrates and vertebrates, including humans. It describes the current concept of sleep and its functions, based on research on the mammalian system. To date, electrophysiological recordings of the brain waves, muscle activity, and eye movements are the only tools available for characterizing the sleep architecture in the majority of animals. In mammals and birds, only two distinct types of sleep are found – non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Since the discovery of REM sleep, studies have been performed to understand the purpose of the two distinct sleep states in higher vertebrates (birds and mammals), and how REM sleep was evolved. The book summarizes the role of both REM and NREM sleep in the proper functioning of the brain and body. It covers various aspects of the role of sleep in important physiological processes, including memory consolidation, induction of synaptic plasticity, energy restoration, enhancing immune response, and maturation of neuronal circuitries during early life. Lastly, the book reviews the effects of chronic/acute sleep deprivation on memory consolidation, obesity, and the immune system in animal models and humans.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 118 p. 30 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811571756
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Using electrical stimulation to explore and augment the functions of parietal-frontal cortical networks in primates -- 2. Multi-system benefits of epidural stimulation following spinal cord injury. 3. Neurostimulator for hippocampal memory prosthesis -- 4. Modern approaches to augmenting the brain functions -- 5. Brain machine interfaces within a critical perspective -- 6. An implantable wireless device for ECoG and cortical stimulation -- 7. BCI Performance improvement by special low jitter quasi-steady State VEP paradigm -- 8. Communication with Brain-Computer Interfaces in Medical Decision-Making -- 9. Neuroprotection and neurocognitive augmentation by photobiomodulation -- 10. Avoiding partial sleep - the way for augmentation of brain function -- 11. Augmentation of brain functions by nanotechnology -- 12. The impact of ageing and age-related comorbidities on stroke outcome in animal models and humans -- 13. Diagnostic markers of sub-clinical depression based on functional connectivity -- 14. Transcranial magnetic stimulation in autism spectrum disorders: modulating brainwave abnormalities and behaviors -- 15. Neurofeedback training with concurrent psychophysiological monitoring in children with autism spectrum disorder with comorbid attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- 16. Augmentation through interconnection: brain-nets and telemedicine -- 17. Cognitive augmentation via a brain/cloud interface -- 18. Augmentation of neuro-marketing by neural technology -- 19. Augmentation of nutrition by nanotechnology -- 20. Neural spintronics: noninvasive augmentation of brain functions -- 21. Does the power to suppress an action make us free? -- 22. Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease-future directions for enhancing motor function -- 23. Neuromodulation for gait -- 24. Augmentation and rehabilitation with active orthotic devices -- 25. Effects of rTMS on behavioral and electrocortical measures of error monitoring and correction function in children with autism spectrum disorder -- 26. Affective Virtual Reality Gaming for Autism -- 27. A machine learning approach to automatic phobia therapy with virtual reality -- 28. Vision augmentation by pharmacological enhancement of the visual experience -- 29. Cognitive enhancing substances and the developing brain: risks and benefits -- 30. Pharmacological approaches in the augmentation and recovery of brain function.
    Abstract: This book covers recent advances in the neural technology that produces enhancements for brain function. It addresses a broad range of neural phenomena occurring in the brain circuits for perception, cognition, emotion and action, representing the building blocks of the behavior and mind. Augmentation of brain function is achieved using brain implants for recordings, stimulation and drug delivery. Alternative methods include employing brain-machine interfaces, as well as noninvasive activation of certain brain areas. Existing methods of brain augmentation are evaluated, and new approaches are introduced. Brain circuitry and neuronal mechanisms that are candidates for augmentation are discussed. This volume provides novel insights into brain disorders, and new devices for brain repair. Information in this book is relevant to researchers in the field of neuroscience, engineering, and clinical practice. Philosophical and ethical implications of brain augmentation are also addressed. “This impressive book by leading experts in neuroscience and neuroengineering lays out the future of brain augmentation, in which the human mind and machine merge, leading to a rapid exponential growth of the power of humanity.” – Ray Kurzweil "This book employs a holistic approach in covering the recent advances in the fields of neuroscience, neuroinformatics, neurotechnology and neuro-psycho-pharmacology. Each chapter of the book covers major aspects of modern brain research in connection with the human mind and behavior, and is authored by researchers with unique expertise in their field. " – Ioan Dumitrache “This book presents compelling perspectives on what interactive neuroscience will look like in the future, delving into the innovatory ideas of a diverse set of neuroscientists, and speculating on the different ways computer chips implanted in the brains of humans can effect intelligence and communication.” – György Buzsáki.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 747 p. 189 illus., 153 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030545642
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    DDC: 612.8
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Psychology. ; Neuroscience. ; Biomedical Research. ; Behavioral Sciences and Psychology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Neural Circuits Underlying Innate Fear -- Chapter 2: Neurobiology and Neural Circuits of Aggression -- Chapter 3: Neural Regulation of Feeding Behavior -- Chapter 4: Neural Circuits for Reward -- Chapter 5: Neuronal response and behavioral modulation in social interaction -- Chapter 6: Neural circuit mechanisms that underlie parental care -- Chapter 7: Spatial navigation -- Chapter 8: Neural circuits for sleep-wake regulation.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the latest research findings in the neurocircuitry of innate behaviors, covering major topics such as innate fear, aggression, feeding, reward, social interaction, parental care, spatial navigation, and sleep-wake regulation. For decades, humans have been fascinated by wild animals’ instincts, like the annual two-thousand-mile migration of the monarch butterfly in North American, and the “imprint” behavior of newborn birds. Since these instincts are always displayed in stereotypical patterns in most individuals of a given species, the neural circuits processing such behaviors must be genetically hard-wired in the brain. Recently, with the development of modern techniques, including optogenetics, retrograde and anterograde virus tracing, and in vivo calcium imaging, researchers have been able to determine and dissect the specific neural circuits for many innate behaviors by selectively manipulating well-defined cell types in the brain. This book discusses recent advances in the investigation of the neural-circuit mechanisms underlying innate behaviors.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 112 p. 13 illus., 10 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811570865
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1284
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Sociology. ; Neuroscience. ; Cognitive Neuroscience. ; Behavioral Neuroscience. ; Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Molecular imaging of the human emotion circuit -- The neurocognitive mechanisms of unconscious emotional responses -- Social and Affective Neuroscience of Embodiment -- The neuroscience of beauty -- Mirror Neurons … in action: ERPs and neuroimaging evidence -- Sex differences in social cognition -- Development of morality and emotional processing -- Trust in Social Interaction: From Dyads to Civilizations -- The time has come to be mindwanderful: Mind wandering and the intuitive psychology mode -- Social Cognition development and socio affective dysfunction in childhood and adolescence -- Clinical neuroscience meets second-person neuropsychiatry -- EEG and ERPs in the study of Language and Social Knowledge -- fMRI and fNIRS methods for social brain studies: hyperscanning possibilities -- Modulating the Social and Affective Brain with transcranial stimulation techniques -- What our eyes can tell us about our social and affective brain? -- Facial EMG – Investigating the interplay of facial muscles and emotions.
    Abstract: This Open Access book presents the current state of the art knowledge on social and affective neuroscience based on empirical findings. This volume is divided into several sections first guiding the reader through important theoretical topics within affective neuroscience, social neuroscience and moral emotions, and clinical neuroscience. Each chapter addresses everyday social interactions and various aspects of social interactions from a different angle taking the reader on a diverse journey. The last section of the book is of methodological nature. Basic information is presented for the reader to learn about common methodologies used in neuroscience alongside advanced input to deepen the understanding and usability of these methods in social and affective neuroscience for more experienced readers.
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    Pages: XXXIII, 302 p. 55 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031086519
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Pharmacology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Why study Drug Resistant Epilepsy? -- Chapter 2: Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy -- Chapter 3: Experimental models for the study of drug-resistant epilepsy -- Chapter 4: On Complexity and Emergence: Linking the Hypotheses of Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy -- Chapter 5: Role of High-Frequency Oscillation Networks in Managing Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy -- Chapter 6: Transporter hypothesis in pharmacoresistant epilepsies. Is it at the central or peripheral level? -- Chapter 7: Changes in Targets as an Explanation for Drug Resistance in Epilepsy -- Chapter 8: Cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuroinflammation in drug-resistant epilepsy -- Chapter 9: Contribution of the antiepileptic drug administration regime to avoid the development and/or establishment of pharmacoresistant epilepsy -- Chapter 10: Pharmacogenetics in Epilepsy and Refractory Epilepsy -- Chapter 11: Seizures Induce Hypoxia or Hypoxia Induces Seizures. A Perverse Relationship that Increases the Risk of SUDEP -- Chapter 12: Neonatal excitotoxicity triggers degenerative processes related to seizure susceptibility and pharmacoresistance -- Chapter 13: Cerebrovascular remodeling and the role of vascular endothelial growth factor in the epileptic brain and pharmacoresistance -- Chapter 14: The Role of JNK3 in Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration -- Chapter 15: Application of proteomics in the study of molecular markers in epilepsy -- Chapter 16: GABAergic neurotransmission abnormalities in pharmacoresistant epilepsy: experimental and human studies -- Chapter 17: Genes involved in pharmacoresistant epilepsy -- Chapter 18: Drug-resistant Epilepsy and the Influence of Age, Gender and Comorbid Disorders -- Chapter 19: Indications for Intracerebral Recording in Candidates for Epilepsy Surgery -- Chapter 20: On the Development of New Drugs for the Treatment of Drug Resistant Epilepsy: An Update on Different Approaches to Different Hypotheses -- Chapter 21: Physical exercise as a strategy to reduce seizure susceptibility -- Chapter 22: Ketogenic Diet and Drug-resistant Epilepsy -- Chapter 23: Modulating P-glycoprotein Regulation as a Therapeutic Strategy for Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy -- Chapter 24: Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Intractable Seizures -- Chapter 25: Non Invasive Brain Stimulation as a potential Therapeutic Procedure in drug-resistant epilepsy -- Chapter 26: Effects of transcranial focal electrical stimulation via concentric ring electrodes on seizure activity.
    Abstract: This new edition of Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy addresses all issues relating to drug-resistance in epilepsy, including studies in patients as well in experimental models and presents the basis for an understanding of recent developments in the pathogenesis and treatment of this condition. Important issues associated with drug-resistant epilepsy are reviewed and updated, such as abnormalities in inhibitory mechanisms, neurotoxicity and changes the immune system associated with this disorder, and the development of drug-resistance as consequence of chronic exposure to antiseizure-medications. Considering that a major obstacle is that epilepsy associated with drug-resistance cannot be controlled with the traditional antiseizure medications, specific chapters describe therapeutic strategies to prevent or reduce the progression of the disease with complementary medical therapies, such as transcranial focal stimulation to promote neuroprotection. Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy is a valuable resource for anyone working in the field, whether studying epilepsy in the lab or treating it in an office.
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    Pages: XV, 596 p. 84 illus., 79 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031365263
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Developmental neurobiology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Development of the Nervous System.
    Description / Table of Contents: The development of the cerebellum: from the beginnings -- Part I: Responsibilities and liabilities -- Chapter2. The embryology and anatomy of the cerebellum -- Chapter 3. Cellular and genetic programs underlying cerebellum development -- Chapter 4. Early Purkinje Cell Development and the Origins of Cerebellar Patterning. - Chapter 5. Development of the Fish Cerebellum. -Chapter 6. Cerebellar developmental disorders and cerebellar nuclei -- Chapter 7. Motor circuit abnormalities during cerebellar development -- Chapter8. Developmental disorders of the cerebellum and neurotrophic factors -- Chapter9. Apoptosis, Autophagy, and Unfolded Protein Response and Cerebellar Development -- Chapter10. The ubiquitin proteasome system and cerebellar developmental disease -- Chapter11. Epigenetics and Cerebellar Neurodevelopmental Disorders -- Chapter12.. Hormonal regulation of cerebellar development and its disorders -- Chapter13. Infections of the Cerebellum -- Chapter14. Neuroimmune mechanisms of cerebellar development and its developmental disorders -- Chapter15. Teratogenic influences on cerebellar development -- Chapter16. Primary pediatric brain tumors of the posterior fossa -- Chapter17. Primary pediatric brain tumors of the posterior fossa -- Chapter18. Can cerebellar neurodevelopmental disorders affect behavioral disorders or vice versa -- Chapter19. Neurodevelopmental disorders of the cerebellum: autism spectrum disorder -- Chapter20. Congenital cerebellar disease -- Chapter21. Clinical features, assessment, and management of patients with developmental and other cerebellar disorders -- Chapter22. Epidemiology of cerebellar disorders -- Chapter23. Cerebellar transplantation: a potential model to study repair and development of neurons and circuits in the cerebellum. - Chapter 24. Non-coding RNAs and cerebellar development. - Chapter 25. Defining the Cerebellar Cytoarchitecture Using MRI. .
    Abstract: This updated reference covers diverse aspects of cerebellar development from a full range of viewpoints, including the epidemiology of cerebellar genetic disorders, developmental anatomy, cell biology, genetics, epigenetics, infectious diseases, and mechanisms involved in the regulation of cell fate, while also focusing on information that is relevant to clinicians caring for patients with cerebellar disorders. The chapters are written by experts in the field of cerebellar development, and the chapters cover diseases related to the cerebellum, along with their epidemiology, clinical features, assessment, and management. In addition to updating the content to cover the significant developments in the field since the first edition, the second edition will include new chapters on Non-Coding RNAs and Cerebellar Development, Development of the Fish Cerebellum, the Role of nNOS/NO on Cerebellar Development in Health and Disease, and rehabilitation in cerebellar ataxia. The effect of the COVID-19 on the cerebellum has been included in related chapters. Development of the Cerebellum from Molecular Aspects to Diseases, 2nd edition, is designed to be valuable reference for both neuroscientists and clinicians.
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    Pages: IX, 639 p. 116 illus., 88 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031231049
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART 1: WAKEFULNESS -- Chapter 1. Exploring Oscillations in Expert Sensorimotor Anticipation: the Tennis Return of Serve -- Chapter 2. Theta Rhythm in Hippocampus and Cognition -- Chapter 3. Oscillations and Synchrony in Attention -- Christian Keitel, Gregor Thut, and Joachim Gross -- Chapter 4. Pathological High-Frequency Oscillations in Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy -- PART TWO: SLEEP -- Chapter 5. Cellular Mechanisms of Thalamocortical Oscillations in the Sleeping Brain -- Chapter 6. Neuroimaging of Brain Oscillations During Human Sleep -- Chapter 7. A Role for Neuronal Oscillations of Sleep in Memory and Cognition -- Chapter 8. Sleep Oscillations and Aging -- Chapter 9. Sleep Oscillations and Psychiatric Disorders.
    Abstract: This edited volume reviews recent findings that highlight the mechanisms and functions of the neuronal oscillations that structure brain activity across the sleep-wake cycle. An increasing number of studies conducted in humans and animals use a variety of techniques, ranging from intracellular recording to functional neuroimaging, that provide important insight into the mechanisms and functional properties of these brain rhythms. This book explores how the studies of these rhythms are fundamental not only for basic neuroscience, but also for clinical neuroscience. At the basic science level, neuronal oscillations shape the interactions between different areas of the brain and profoundly impact neural responses to the environment, thereby mediating the processing of information in the brain. At the clinical level, brain oscillations are affected in numerous neurological conditions and might provide useful biomarkers that inform about patients’ evolution and vulnerability. During sleep, these brain rhythms could provide functional support to internal states that govern the basic maintenance of local circuit and systemic interactions. During wake, the rhythmicity of cortical and subcortical circuits have been linked with sensory processing, cognitive operations, and preparation for action.This volume attempts to link together these sleep and wake functional roles at the level of neuroimaging and electroencephalographic measures, local field potentials, and even at the cellular level. .
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    Pages: XXI, 277 p. 40 illus., 24 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9781071606537
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Semiotics. ; Communication. ; Ethnology. ; Social sciences. ; Humanities. ; Behavioral Neuroscience. ; Semiotics. ; Media and Communication. ; Ethnography. ; Humanities and Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Bateson, Cybernetics, and Nonverbal Communication -- Chapter 2: Analog and Digital Communication, and Similar Contrasts -- Chapter3: The Slash Mark: Gregory Bateson’s Cybernetic Semiotic -- Chapter4: Intention Movements and Peacemaking Ceremonies -- Chapter5: Relational Communication in Octopus -- Chapter6: Cuban Missile Crisis -- Chapter7: False and True Lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis -- Chapter8: A Level too Low.
    Abstract: This book develops Gregory Bateson’s ideas regarding “communication about relationship” in animals and human beings, and even nations. It bases itself on Bateson’s theory of relational communication, as he described it in the zoosemiotics of octopus, mammals, birds, and human beings. This theory includes, for example, the roles of metaphor, play, analog and digital communication, metacommunication, and Laws of Form. It is organized around a letter from Gregory Bateson to his fellow cybernetic thinker Warren McCulloch at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this letter Bateson argued that what we would today call zoosemiotics, including Bateson’s own (previously unpublished) octopus research, should be made a basis for understanding the relationship between the two blocs of the Cold War. Accordingly the book shows how Bateson understood interactive processes in the biosemiotics of conflict and peacemaking, which are analyzed using examples from recent animal studies, from primate studies, and from cultural anthropology. The Missile Crisis itself is described in terms of Bateson’s critique of game theory which he felt should be modified by an understanding of the zoosemiotics of relational communication. The book also includes a previously unpublished piece by Gregory Bateson on wolf behavior and metaphor/ abduction.
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    Pages: XIX, 189 p. 7 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030521011
    Series Statement: Biosemiotics, 20
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Endocrine glands. ; Neuroscience. ; Endocrine System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Photoperiodism and Circannual Timing: Introduction and Historical Perspective.-The Pars Tuberalis and Seasonal Timing -- Tanycytes and Their Pivotal Role in Seasonal Physiological Adaptations -- Epigenetic Mechanisms in Developmental and Seasonal Programs -- Plasticity of Neuroendocrine Mechanisms Regulating Seasonal Reproduction in Sheep -- Clocks and Calendrars in Birds -- Calendar Timing in Teleost Fish -- Action of Light on the Neuroendocrine Axis -- Seasons, Clocks, and Mood -- Photoperiodic Modulation of Clock Gene Expression in the SCN -- Circadian Timekeeping in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus: Genes, Neurotransmitters, Neurons and Astrocytes. .
    Abstract: This book explores how daily and seasonal rhythmicity is generated, how these rhythms are synchronised by our environment, and how they regulate the neuroendocrine systems that impact our physiology and behaviour. The constraints of surviving in a seasonal environment have shaped human evolution and migration, have shaped our societies and cultures, and continue to influence our everyday lives, health and wellbeing. Identifying the mechanisms whereby seasonal rhythmicity is generated and regulates the brain and body is not only important for understanding the natural world and relevant to animal production, it also offers many insights into the human condition. Each chapter is written by an international expert in the field of chronobiology. A historical perspective on how research into photoperiodism and rhythmicity progressed is initially provided, but the main focus of this book is on the remarkable studies in the last few decades that have unravelled the molecular and cellular machinery underpinning circadian and circannual timing. Topics covered include the role of melatonin in communicating seasonal information to the brain and pituitary gland, the neuroanatomical pathways in mammals, birds and fish by which changes in photoperiod reach the hypothalamus, the role of glial cells (tanycytes) and thyroid hormone in seasonal rhythmicity, neuroplasticity across seasons, effects of changing day length on mood, regulation of “clock“ gene expression, and the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus. This book will appeal to all students and researchers who wish to learn about current and past research on daily and seasonal rhythmicity. This is the tenth volume in the International Neuroendocrine Federation (INF) Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series (Volumes 1-7 published by Wiley) that aims to illustrate highest standards and encourage the use of the latest technologies in basic and clinical research and hopes to provide inspiration for further exploration into the exciting field of neuroendocrinology. .
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    Pages: XII, 244 p. 64 illus., 58 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030556433
    Series Statement: Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology, 10
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Medical genetics. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Medical Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Behavioural variant FTD: recent advances in the diagnosis and understanding of the disorder -- 2. The neuropsychiatry of frontotemporal dementia -- 3. Nosology and Neuropathology of Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia -- 4. Measuring Behavior and Cognition in FTLD -- 5. Clinical update on C9orf72: FTD, ALS and beyond -- 6. Clinical aspects of familial FTLD associated with MAPT and GRN mutations -- 7. Neuroimaging in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration -- 8. The FTD Prevention Initiative - linking together genetic FTD cohort studies -- 9. Fluid Biomarkers of Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration -- 10. Cross-cultural perspectives on frontotemporal degeneration -- 11. Clinical characteristics and Neuropathology of PSP, CBD and Related 4R-Tauopathies -- 12. Tau protein and frontotemporal dementias -- 13. FTLD-TDP pathological subtypes: clinical and mechanistic significance -- 14. Lysosomal dysfunction as a pathogenic mechanism in FTD: Evidence from PGRN and TMEM106B genetics and biology -- 15. Future trends in understanding the pathological role of TDP-43 and FUS proteins -- 16. Description of a new data resource for FTD including multiomic data on human post mortem brain (MAPT, GRN, C9orf72), matching mouse models and iPS models -- 17. Mendelian and sporadic FTD: avenues from genetics to disease pathways through in-silico prediction and modeling -- 18. FTLD treatment: Current Practice and Future Possibilities.
    Abstract: Under the name of Frontotemporal Dementias (FTD) numerous hereditary and sporadic disorders are listed. FTD may take away speech and language, social skills and ethical judgement, wishes and will, empathy and emotions; it may also impair motor functions. FTD may affect men and women in midlife or during old age leading to the demolition of the uniqueness of the human mind. In the last decade of the 20th century and in the first two decades of the 21st century, progress in the understanding of clinical, neuropathological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of FTD has accelerated. The novel awareness about FTD has directed young generations of researchers toward the study of this complex group of disorders. This Volume has been formulated with the participation of some of the leading scientists who have contributed to the development of knowledge in the clinical and basic science arenas. It captures the current central elements that are relevant to an up-to-date understanding of causes and pathogenesis of multiple forms of FTD. The volume is an opus that represents a distillation of the work of many scientists and addresses the current directions in the study of one of the most complex groups of diseases. In view of its structure, the book could also be used as a textbook, that offers both a broad and deep analysis of major areas in FTD. This book, planned by the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias, is distinctive as it opens a window to a wide landscape about the biology of FTD. Thus, the book represents a moment of reflection on the present state of our knowledge of FTD and a collective vision toward scientific progress. The authors of each chapter share their knowledge and vision aimed at reducing the suffering which is caused by FTD.
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    Pages: X, 320 p. 46 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030511401
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1281
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Zoology. ; Medical genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Neuroscience. ; Zoology. ; Medical Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. ApoE: A Risk Factor for Dementia -- Chapter 2. Infection-Induced Systemic Inflammation and Dementia -- Chapter 3. Role of Impaired Insulin Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Dementia -- Chapter 4. Sex Hormones as Risk Factors of Dementia -- Chapter 5. Mitophagy Impairments as Culprit of Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 6. Parkinson’s Disease: Neurochemistry and Pharmacological Treatment -- Chapter 7. Emerging Roles of TREM2 in Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Chapter 8. Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Role of HSPB8 in Neurodegeneration -- Chapter 9. Molecular Insights into the Role of ER Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Chapter 10. Role of Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia in the Pathogenesis of Dementia -- Chapter 11. Behavioral Abnormalities of Gut Microbiota and Progression of Dementia -- Chapter 12. Gut-Brain Axis in Alzheimer's Disease: Interplay between Cholecystokinin, Dysbiosis, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor -- Chapter 13. Cholesterol and Dementia: A Possible Therapeutic Approach -- Chapter 14. Therapeutic Potential of PPARs in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 15. Exploring the Role of Statins in Reversing the Cognitive and Neurovascular Dysfunctions in Dementia -- Chapter 16. Role of Immunotherapy in Ameliorating Proteopathic Dementia -- Chapter 17. Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training in Dementia -- Chapter 18. Music Therapy in Dementia -- Chapter 19. Beneficial Effects of Citrus Flavonoids against Aβ Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 20. Therapeutic Potential of Phytochemicals: Lessons Learned from Streptozotocin-Induced Sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 21. Concept of Amnesia and Dementia in Unani System of Medicine -- Chapter 22. Nanotechnological Applications in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Dementia.
    Abstract: This informative book discusses the latest research on the risk factors and therapeutics in dementia. WHO calls dementia a public health priority. Dementia manifests as a group of symptoms associated with decline in memory or other thinking skills and is severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. It occurs frequently among elderly people, but it is not necessarily part of the normal aging process. The book has been divided into two broad sections. The first section reviews the risk factors involved in developing dementia, including various medical conditions, lifestyle choices, as well as genetics. The latter section describes various therapeutic interventions in dementia. Although there is no known cure for dementia, this book underlines the current treatment strategies that could momentarily reduce the symptoms and improve the quality of life of the patients. This book highlights the global effort to find better ways to halt the progression of dementia and develop novel therapeutic strategies. The book would be an interesting read for advanced graduate students and researchers working in the field of neuroscience, genetics, and medicine. It will generate good interest to neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, cardiologists, internal medicine practitioners, epidemiologist, and public health workers.
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    Pages: XV, 624 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811676062
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Stem cells. ; Nervous system Regeneration. ; Neuroscience. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Regenerative Therapies in Ischemic Stroke Recovery -- 2 Application of Nanotechnology In Stroke Recovery -- 3 Nanotechnology: A daydream for advanced Imaging, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Approach for Cerebral Ischemia -- 4 Cell-Mediated Neurorestorative Mechanisms Underpinning Beneficial Effects in Ischemic Stroke -- 5 Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disease: Current and Future Prospects -- 6 Imaging of Stem Cell Therapy for Stroke and Beyond -- 7 Nano-Medicine Mediated Stem Cell Therapeutics In Stroke -- 8 The Influence of Preconditioning on the Homing Behaviour of Stem Cells -- 9 Role of microRNAs in stroke pathology and recovery -- 10 Exosomes as a diagnostic tool and stem cells exosomes as a promising cell-based cell-free therapeutic tool for ischemic stroke 11 Role of nanomedicine in treating ischemic stroke -- 12 Insights into therapeutic targets in stroke -- 13 Signalling Pathways of Interest for Recovery from Ischemic Stroke.
    Abstract: This book illustrates the importance and significance of regenerative medicine in stroke recovery. It discusses stem-cell-based treatment strategies and offers mechanistic insights into their role in neurological recovery. It also examines the challenges and advances in using adult stem cells for enhanced therapeutic efficacy. Further, it presents the strategies as well as the strengths and weaknesses of various delivery methods to administer stem cells in ischemic stroke. It examines the role of non-coding RNA in our understanding the stroke pathogenesis, their regulatory role in ischemic stroke and potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Lastly, it explores exosomes in the treatment of stroke, and the underlying mechanism of their action as therapeutic vectors for stroke. Given its scope, it is an excellent resource for neurologists, neuroscientists and researchers involved in regenerative therapy for stroke.
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    Pages: XIII, 353 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811685620
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Biotechnology. ; Cognitive psychology. ; Nonlinear Optics. ; Neuroscience. ; Biotechnology. ; Cognitive Psychology. ; Nonlinear Optics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Neural Dynamics in Motor and Sensory Systems and in Cognitive Functions -- Cognitive Network and Multi-Scale Neural Network Dynamics -- Neuroengineering, Neuroinformation and Brain Computer Interaction -- Modelling Higher-Order Functions and Dysfunctions -- Oscillation, Synchronization, Neural Plasticity, and Coordination Dynamics from Neural to Social Systems.
    Abstract: This book contains original articles submitted to the Seventh International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics (ICCN 2019). The brain is an endless case study of a complex system characterized by multiple levels of integration, multiple time scales of activity, and multiple coding and decoding properties. The contribution of several disciplines, mathematics, physics, computer science, neurobiology, pharmacology, physiology, and behavioral and clinical sciences, is necessary in order to cope with such seemingly unattainable complexity that transforms the experimental information into a tricky puzzle which hides the correspondence with model predictions. This conference gathered active participants to discuss ideas and pose new questions from different viewpoints, ranging from single neurons and neural networks to animal/human behavior in theoretical and experimental studies. The conference is organized with plenary lectures, mini-symposia, interdisciplinary round tables, and oral and poster sessions.
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    Pages: XIX, 293 p. 97 illus., 71 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811603174
    Series Statement: Advances in Cognitive Neurodynamics,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Social evolution. ; Neuroscience. ; Cognitive Neuroscience. ; Social Evolution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I Differentiation-Integration Dynamics: Ultimate Causes -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Purposeless Design -- Chapter 3: Darwinian Evolutionary Theory -- Chapter 4: Principles of Differentiation and Integration -- Chapter 5: The Information Trend in Science -- Chapter 6: Is Social Cohesion a Different Mechanism of Evolution? -- Part II Roots and Mechanisms: Proximate Causes -- Chapter 7: Fundamental Physical Forces, Genes, and Epigenetics -- Chapter 8: Biological Origins -- Chapter 9: Neural Mechanisms of Sociality -- Chapter 10: Psychological Features -- Chapter 11: Cognitive Science Underpinnings -- Chapter 12: A Sociological Systems Theory -- Chapter 13: Developmental Roots -- Chapter 14: Metaphysical, Religious, and Spiritual Aspects -- Part III Survival Value -- Chapter 15: Sociality’s Survival Value -- Part IV Conclusions -- Chapter 16: A New Framework: A Theory of Integration.
    Abstract: This book is an exploration of the integration-differentiation dynamics that result in a drive, or impulse, toward human sociality, arguing that our need to connect with other people is as fundamental as our need for food and shelter. In The Social Impulse: The Evolution and Neuroscience of What Brings Us Together, Jaime Pineda presents the evidence that social cohesion is a complementary force to natural selection, the Darwinian drive for differentiation and diversity. The book addresses the distinctive aspects of social behavior that arise from integration principles and seeks to answer the following questions: (1) Why does social cohesion arise? (2) What is the history of social dynamics? (3) How does social cohesion work? (4) When do the developmental aspects of social dynamics arise? A final section of the book addresses the value of sociality and social cohesion. By exploring the differences, similarities, and, most important, the interactivity between natural selection and social cohesion, this unique book provides a wealth of interesting, challenging, and unexpected insights.
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    Pages: XXV, 190 p. 7 illus., 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031084393
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Pain medicine. ; Clinical psychology. ; Neuroscience. ; Pain Medicine. ; Clinical Psychology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Conceptualising Pain in Critically-Ill Neonates or Infants -- Chapter 2. Pain in the Fetus and the Preterm Baby -- Chapter 3. Developmental Influences on the Meanings of Pain in Children -- Chapter 4. “Ooh, You Got to Holler Sometime:” Pain Meaning and Experiences of Black Older Adults -- Chapter 5. Exploring the Meaning of Chronic Low Back Pain as a Life of ‘Living Death’ in Rural Nigeria -- Chapter 6. Painworld: A Phenomenological View of Veteran Experiences of Living with Chronic Pain -- Chapter 7. “It’s Just One of Them Things You’ve Got to Try and Manage”: Meanings of Pain for People with Brain Injury.
    Abstract: This book, the third and final volume in the Meaning of Pain series, describes what pain means to people with pain in “vulnerable” groups, and how meaning changes pain – and them – over time. Immediate pain warns of harm or injury to the person with pain. If pain persists over time, more complex meanings can become interwoven with this primitive meaning of threat. These cognitive meanings include thoughts and anxiety about the adverse consequences of pain. Such meanings can nourish existential sufferings, which are more about the person than the pain, such as loss, loneliness, or despair. Although chronic pain can affect anyone, there are some groups of people for whom particular clinical support and understanding is urgently needed. This applies to “vulnerable” or “special” groups of people, and to the question of what pain means to them. These groups include children, women, older adults, veterans, addicts, people with mental health problems, homeless people, or people in rural or indigenous communities. Several chapters in the book focus on the lived experience of pain in vulnerable adults, including black older adults in the US, rural Nigerians, US veterans, and adults with acquired brain injury. The question of what pain experience could mean in the defenceless fetus, neonate, pre-term baby, and child, is examined in depth across three contributions. This book series aspires to create a vocabulary on the “meanings of pain” and a clinical framework with which to use it. It is hoped that the series stimulates self-reflection about the role of meaning in optimal pain management. Meanings of Pain is intended for people with pain, family members or caregivers of people with pain, clinicians, researchers, advocates, and policy makers. Volume I was published in 2016; Volume II in 2019.
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    Pages: VII, 147 p. 5 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030958251
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Immunology. ; Physiology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry. ; Neuroscience. ; Immunology. ; Physiology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1.How Immune-inflammatory processes link neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders -- 2.Gut-Microbiota-Brain Axis: pathophysiological mechanism in neuropsychiatric disorders -- 3.Microbiome- induced autoimmunity and novel therapeutic intervention -- 4.The key role of microlia and circulating monocytes in etipathology neuropsychiatric disorders -- 5.Neuro-immuno-epigenetics of prenatal psychological stress -- 6.C-reactive protein (CRP): a potent inflammation biomarker in psychiatric disorders -- 7.Neuroinflammation, neurognesis and neuroprotection in schizophrenia -- 8.Autoimmue psycosis: concept, clinical manifestation and management -- 9.Stress, autonomic nervous system and kynurenine pathway in major depression -- 10.Brain-gut-microbiome axis in major depression : novel therapeutic approach -- 11.Glial-Neuronal Interaction in Synapses: A Possible Mechanism of the Pathophysiology of Bipolar Disorder -- 12.Neuroimmaging of inflammation in depression and anxiety disorders -- 13.Neuroinflammation and immune-kynureinine pathway in anxiety disorders -- 14.Inflammatory-mediated responses in development of neurogeneartive diseases -- 15.The connection between gut-brain axis and PTSD -- 16.Eating disorders : Gut microbiota-immune-brain interactions -- 17.Sleep-immune crosstalk and sleep disorders -- 18.Obsessive-compulsive disorder: immuno-inflammatory disorder? -- 19.Cytokine, neuroinflammation and neurodeneration in Alzheimer’s disease -- 20.Molecular imaging of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease and MCI -- 21.The role of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Neurotransmission and mictobiota in Alzheimer’s disease -- 22.Neuroglial activation and neuroinflammation in the brain of patients with autism -- 23.Suicide and inflammation -- 24.Anti-inflammatory effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on the concept of Mind-body interface -- 25.Anti-inflammatory therapy as a promising target in neupsychiatric disorders.
    Abstract: This book reviews the relationship between cytokines, glia, and neurons in the pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders and examines the mechanisms of action of the drugs used for the treatment of these disorders. Increasing evidence has suggested that glia perform important roles in various brain functions, but much remains to be learned about these crucial cells and their interplay with neurons. In addition, a better understanding of the interaction between inflammatory mediators, such as cytokines, and the activated immune response will be of critical importance for the development of new therapeutic strategies. These key areas are the focus of this book, which documents the latest research findings in the field. Evidence is provided for the role of inflammation-induced toxic metabolites from the tryptophan pathway in a wide range of neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. In presenting state of the art knowledge on the interactions between cytokines, glia, and neurons, the book will help to pave the way for the development of novel targets for the prevention and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders.
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    Pages: XVII, 554 p. 28 illus., 20 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811973765
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1411
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurophysiology. ; Gastroenterology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurophysiology. ; Gastroenterology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Tools for optogenetic probing of nociceptive pathways; Monitoring activity -- An open science model to accelerate the generation, implementation and distribution of optogenetics and viral tools -- Vagal neuroinflammation accompanying respiratory viral infection: An overview of mechanisms and possible clinical significance -- Stress-induced Visceral Analgesia: Concept and Pathways -- Evidence of early life stress exposure and epigenetic modifications in functional chronic pain disorders -- EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF STRESS-INDUCED VISCERAL PAIN -- The biomechanics and mechanotransduction in visceral nociception -- VISCERAL NOCICEPTION IN GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE -- Epithelial-Neuronal Communication in Visceral Pain -- Physiological Mechanisms Underpinning Heightened Perception of Visceral Afferent Signalling in Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- A fentanyl analogue that activates u-opioid receptors in acidified tissues inhibits colitis pain without opioid side effects -- Signalling in the Gut -- Translating colonic sensory afferent peripheral mechanosensitivity into the spinal cord dorsal horn -- Translating colonic afferent peripheral sensitivity into the spinal cord dorsal horn -- Neuron-Microglia Dynamic Duo in Chronic Abdominal Pain -- Pre-clinical Models of Endometriosis -- Spinal afferent innervation of the uterus -- Post-infectious bladder hypersensitivity in the development of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS).
    Abstract: The chapters in this book are based on the Visceral Pain conference in Adelaide, Australia, under the auspices of the International Federation for Neurogastroenterology and Motility in 2021. This is one of the hottest fields of science and includes mechanisms involving how the microbiome communicates with the brain and how, when disordered, these mechanisms contribute to clinical diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Researchers from around the globe presented their latest findings as a review of the current state of the art in the field from both the clinical and scientific points of view. These systems are now appreciated as being critical for shaping our well-being and their disorders underlie chronic clinical conditions of significant morbidity and mortality. The author team includes long-established authorities who significantly contributed to the advances in visceral pain research over the past two decades and the new generation that will continue to contribute to advancing our understanding of the field.
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    Pages: VIII, 255 p. 37 illus., 33 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031257025
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Materials Analysis. ; Imaging systems. ; Nervous system Diseases. ; Nervous system Radiography. ; Neuroscience. ; Imaging Techniques. ; Neurological Disorders. ; Neuroradiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Optical coherence tomography in brain gliomas detection and peritumoral white matter state evaluation -- Two Photon Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging of Reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in Brain Research -- Types of Raman Scattering Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Drosophila brain advanced multiphoton imaging -- Myelin imaging -- Brainbow: Principle, Technique and Applications -- Photoacoustic Imaging of Brain -- Photodynamic therapy of brain diseases -- Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brain -- Indirect imaging -- Multimodal Noninvasive Imaging Strategies for Clinically Monitoring Degenerative Disorders of the Brain -- Machine learning approach in brain imaging -- Transgenic Brain mapping Techniques in Drosophila melanogaster -- Behavioural phenotyping to study cognitive and non-cognitive symptoms in the rodent model of Alzheimer's disease.
    Abstract: The book reviews the recent developments in brain imaging and their technological advancements to understand molecular mechanisms associated with neurological disorders and basic behaviors in humans and rodents at the structural, molecular, and functional levels. It discusses the usefulness of advanced optical microscopy techniques, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), miniscope, multiphoton fluorescence (2PF & 3PF), adaptive optics, harmonic generation, and Raman microscopy for understanding pathomechanism of brain disorders and pathological and physiological changes associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Also, the book presents conventional imaging modalities, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), for delineating underlying mechanisms and precise early diagnosis of neurological disorders. This book is a useful resource for neuroscientists and researchers working in biomedical engineering and optics.
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    Pages: XII, 257 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811913525
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry. ; Neuroscience. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Considering sex and gender in research studies -- Sex and Gender Science -- Best practices in the study of sex? -- Best practices in the study of Gender Differences -- The special case of a lack of sex differences – the naked mole rat? -- Lateralization and -- Part 2: Sex differences in cognitive and mental health across the lifespan -- Depression -- Schizophrenia -- Immune and neurodevelopmental disorders – autism? -- Social Cognition -- Cognition and cognitive ageing -- Part 3: Diseases of the brain and relevance of sex -- Epilepsy -- Stroke -- AD -- Parkinson’s -- Multiple Sclerosis.
    Abstract: Does sex matter when it comes to brain function? This volume attempts to answer this very important question which is of relevance to the disciplines of psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry and neurology. Understanding how brain function and resultant behaviors may differ between the sexes impacts upon our knowledge of the pathology and development of treatments for various neurological and psychiatric disorders, particularly those that show significant sex differences in either prevalence and/or manifestation of symptoms. This volume covers three main themes of research into sex differences in basic neurobiology, psychology, preclinical research and clinical research. It begins by exploring our understanding of sex and gender in relation to both animal and human behaviors and discusses the relevance, and importance, of considering sex and gender when conducting research into brain function and behaviors. The second theme focuses on how sex and gender influence mental health and considers the impact of our immune system and the changes that occur with ageing. Finally, the third aspect focuses on examples of neurological disorder which show sex differences in terms of their aetiology and/or symptomology and considers the relevance in the development of treatment for these disorders including dementia, stroke and multiple sclerosis. This volume is of considerable interest to mental health and neurology professionals, including psychiatrists, neurologists, nurses, allied health clinicians and pharmacists. It is also helpful and important for preclinical researchers working in neuroscience, psychopharmacology and reproductive endocrinology.
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    Pages: X, 373 p. 70 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031267239
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 62
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Cognitive Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Basic Science of Cerebellum and Ataxias -- Functional anatomy of the cerebellum -- Cerebellar physiology -- Cerebellar biochemistry/pharmacology -- Genetics of dominant ataxias -- Autosomal and X-linked degenerative ataxias: from genetics to promising therapeutics -- Seeking therapies for Spinocerebellar Ataxia: from gene silencing to systems-based approaches -- Ion Channel Genes and Ataxia -- Part II: Biomarkers and tools of trials -- How to Design a Therapeutic Trial in SCAs -- Therapy development for spinocerebellar ataxia: Rating Scales and Biomarkers -- Clinical rating scales for ataxia -- Scale for Ocular motor Disorders in Ataxia (SODA): Procedures and Basic Understanding -- Cerebellar learning in the prism adaptation task -- Blood and CSF biomarkers in autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxias -- Part III: Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxias -- Riluzole in progressive cerebellar ataxias -- ASOs against ATXN2 in preclinical and phase 1 trials -- Antisense oligonucleotide therapy against SCA3 -- Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7: From mechanistic pathways to therapeutic opportunities -- Experimental neurotransplantation for cerebellar ataxias -- Development of mesenchymal stem cells therapy for the treatment of polyglutamine SCA: from bench to bedside -- Cerebello-Spinal tDCS as Rehabilitative Intervention in Neurodegenerative Ataxia -- Cerebellar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Cerebellar Ataxias -- Physical therapy in Cerebellar Ataxia -- Part IV: Autosomal Recessive Cerebellar Ataxias -- Recent advances on therapeutic approaches for Friedreich’s Ataxia -- Therapeutic use of interferon gamma in Friedreich ataxia -- Metabolic treatments of cerebellar ataxia -- Clinical Trials in Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome -- Part V: Sporadic Ataxias -- Therapeutic strategies in immune-mediated cerebellar ataxias -- Coenzyme Q10 in MSA -- State of the Art and History of Therapeutics in Ataxias.
    Abstract: Despite the critical importance of the cerebellum in brain functions, the scientific community still lacks effective treatments for most cerebellar ataxias. This book provides a link between the pathogenesis and therapies of cerebellar ataxias while also providing a comprehensive assessment of the preclinical and clinical trials dedicated to cerebellar ataxias over the past 20 years of progress. This is the first book fully dedicated to the trials and therapies of these disorders. It is a truly authoritative and comprehensive reference and comes at a time of major advances in genetic tools and neuroimaging assessments. The coverage begins by laying a foundation of the basic science of the cerebellum and ataxias, proceeds to discuss biomarkers and the tools of trials, offers guidelines on conducting trials, and then explores the full range of therapeutics and their trials, including gene therapy and cell transplantation. The authors are top experts on cerebellar research and the contributing authors have all made seminal contributions in the field.
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    Pages: XI, 727 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031243455
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Nervous system Diseases. ; Neurology . ; Neurophysiology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Neurons. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurological Disorders. ; Neurology. ; Neurophysiology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Cellular Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: Neuroglia in psychiatric disorders -- Chapter 1. Astrocytes: The housekeepers and guardians of the CNS -- Chapter 2. Principles of astrogliopathology -- Chapter 3. Morphological appearance of astroglia in neuropsychiatric disorders -- Chapter 4. Astrocytes and neurotransmission: Glutamate and GABA in cognitive and mood disorders -- Chapter 5. Astroglia in bipolar disorder -- Chapter 6. Astroglia abnormalities in mood disorders -- Chapter 7. Astroglia in major depression and suicide -- Chapter 8. Neuroglia in Schizophrenia -- Chapter 9. Glutamate turnover in Schizophrenia -- Chapter 10. Astroglia and dopanime transmission in Schizophrenia -- Chapter 11. Kynurenic acid in Schyzophrenia -- Chapter 12. Astrocytes in addictive disorders -- Chapter 13. Astroglia in the vulnerability and maintenance of alcohol dependence -- Chapter 14. Astroglia in response to stress -- Chapter 15. Astroglia and Obsessive compulsive disorder -- Chapter 16. Astrocytes in regulation of food intake -- Chapter 17. Astrocytes in anorexia nervosa -- Chapter 18. Astroglial serotonin receptors as the central target of classic antidepressants -- Chapter 19. Lithium targets astrocytes -- Epilogue.
    Abstract: This contributed volume discusses the multiple roles of astrocytes, which determine the progression and outcome of neuropsychiatric diseases. This emerging area of study examines the ways in which astrocytes are involved in various aspects of disease initiation, progression and resolution. This monograph aims to integrate the body of information that has accumulated in recent years revealing the active role of astrocytes in neuropsychiatric pathology and in psychiatric disorders. Understanding roles of astrocytes in pathology will provide new targets for medical intervention and aid the development of much needed therapeutics. This book will be valuable for researchers and workers in the fields of neurobiology, neurology, and psychiatry, as well as fill the need for a textbook used in advanced courses/graduate seminars in glial pathophysiology.
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    Pages: VI, 377 p. 36 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030773755
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 26
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuropsychology. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Neuropsychology. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Understanding the Mechanisms of Dendritic Arbor Development: Integrated Experimental and Computational Approaches -- Chapter 2: Autophagy Mechanisms for Brain Recovery. Keep It Clean, Keep It Alive -- Chapter 3: Environmental enrichment and functional plasticity in the hippocampus, an update on the mechanisms involved -- Chapter 4: Translatable Models of Brain and Cognitive Reserve -- Chapter 5: Cognitive Reserve: A Life-Course Perspective -- Chapter 6: Neural Correlates of Brain Reserve: A Neuroimaging Perspective -- Chapter 7: Non-pharmacological Approaches Based on Mind-Body Medicine to Enhancement of Cognitive and Brain Reserve in Humans -- Chapter 8: Roles of Synaptic Plasticity in Functional Recovery After Brain Injury -- Chapter 9: Integrated Methods of Neuromodulation for Guiding Recovery Following Stroke -- Chapter 10: Resilience in Brain Networks After Stroke -- Chapter 11: Epigenetics and brain plasticity: back to function -- Chapter 12: Functional Role of Physical Exercise and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Depression and Mood Disorders -- Chapter 13: BRAIN RECOVERY IN CHILDHOOD: THE INTERACTION BETWEEN DEVELOPMENTAL PLASTICITY AND REGENERATIVE MECHANISMS -- Chapter 14: Estrogen Neuroprotective Activity After Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury -- Chapter 15: Making Meaning of Acquired Brain Injury: Resources for Functional Recovery -- Chapter 16: An Update on Premorbid Personality Traits and Brain Recovery - Another Aspect of Resilience -- Chapter 17: Psychological Aspects of Recovery After Brain Injury: A Focus on Psychodynamic Factors -- Chapter 18: Artificial Intelligence applications for Traumatic Brain Injury research and clinical management.
    Abstract: The importance of this unique book's approach lies in addressing the impact of neurobiological factors as well as psychological influences on brain recovery following injury. There is growing evidence that emotional, motivational, and cognitive factors along with personality traits play a crucial role in brain plasticity, resilience, and recovery. Topics include synaptic and neuronal plasticity, development of brain reserves, biological markers, environmental factors, emotional resilience, and personality traits. By combining the latest research on neural mechanisms and psychological resilience the authors present a book that will help lead to the development of better treatment strategies for functional recovery from brain damage. The new edition is fully updated throughout and contains completely new chapters on brain recovery in childhood, epigenetic aspects of brain recovery, and artificial intelligence techniques in traumatic brain injury research.
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    Pages: XXIV, 406 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031249303
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience of Speech Perception in Context -- 2. Subcortical Processing of Speech Sounds -- 3. Cortical Representation of Speech Sounds: Insights from Intracranial Electrophysiology -- 4. A Parsimonious Look at Neural Oscillations in Speech Perception -- 5. Extracting Language Content From Speech Sounds: The Information Theoretic Approach -- 6. Speech Perception under Adverse Listening Conditions -- 7. Adaptive Plasticity in Perceiving Speech Sounds -- 8. Development of Speech Perception -- 9. Interactions Between Audition and Cognition in Hearing Loss and Aging.
    Abstract: This volume reviews contemporary developments in the auditory cognitive neuroscience of speech perception, including both behavioral and neural contributions. It serves as an important update on the current state of research in speech perception. The Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience of Speech Perception in Context Lori L. Holt, and Jonathan E. Peelle Subcortical Processing of Speech Sounds Bharath Chandrasekaran, Rachel Tessmer, and G. Nike Gnanateja Cortical Representation of Speech Sounds: Insights from Intracranial Electrophysiology Yulia Oganian, Neal P. Fox, and Edward F. Chang A Parsimonious Look at Neural Oscillations in Speech Perception Sarah Tune, and Jonas Obleser Extracting Language Content From Speech Sounds: The Information Theoretic Approach Laura Gwilliams, and Matthew H. Davis Speech Perception under Adverse Listening Conditions Stephen C. Van Hedger, and Ingrid S. Johnsrude Adaptive Plasticity in Perceiving Speech Sounds Shruti Ullas, Milene Bonte, Elia Formisano, and Jean Vroomen Development of Speech Perception Judit Gervain Interactions Between Audition and Cognition in Hearing Loss and Aging Chad S. Rogers, and Jonathan E. Peelle .
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    Pages: XVI, 252 p. 33 illus., 29 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030815424
    Series Statement: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research, 74
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Environmental management. ; Agriculture. ; Physical geography. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Management. ; Agriculture. ; Physical Geography. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. What is a Landscape? -- Chapter 3. Drivers of Landscape Change -- Chapter 4. Landscape Trajectories -- Chapter 5. Options for Managing Landscape for Change -- Chapter 6. Barriers to Managing for Change -- Chapter 7. Social and Institutional Innovations -- Chapter 8. Technologies for Innovating Forward -- Chapter 9. Conclusions and Recommendation.
    Abstract: This book discusses how future landscapes will be shaped by pervasive change and where, when, and how society should manage landscapes for change. Readers will learn about the major anthropogenic drivers of landscape change, including climate change and human induced disturbance regimes, and the unique consequences that multiple and simultaneously occurring change agents can have on landscapes. The author uses landscape trajectories as a guide to selecting the appropriate course of action, and considers how landscape position, inertia, and direction will determine landscape futures. The author introduces the concept of landscapes as socio-technical-ecological systems (STES), which combines ecological and technological influences on future landscape change and the need for society to acknowledge both when considering landscape management. Thinking beyond solutions, the author identifies barriers to managing landscapes for change including the cost, cultural identity of local populations, and the fear of taking action under uncertain conditions. Nevertheless, processes, tools, and technologies exist for overcoming social and ecological barriers to managing landscapes for change, and continued investment in social and scientific infrastructure holds out hope for maintaining our landscape values even as we enter an era of unprecedented change and disruption.
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    Pages: XI, 111 p. 36 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030620417
    Series Statement: Landscape Series, 27
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Anatomy. ; Internal medicine. ; Neuroscience. ; Anatomy. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of Hypothalamic Development -- The Role of Microglia in the Developing Hypothalamus -- PART II. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of the Magnocellular Neuroendocrine System -- Functional Consequences of Morphological Plasticity in the Adult Hypothalamo-Neurohypophysial System -- Fenestrated Capillary and Dynamic Neuro-Glial-Vascula Reorganization of the Adult Neurohypophysis -- Astrocyte-Magnocellular Neuron Interactions in Hypothalamic Memory -- The Multifaceted Roles of Hypothalamic Astrocytes and Microglial Cells in Neuroendocrine and Autonomic Regulation in Health and Disease -- PART III. Gial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of Metabolic Function -- Control of Systemic Metabolism by Astrocytes in the Brain -- Glia-Neuron Communication: Not a One-way Street -- PART IV. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of the Stress Response -- Retrograde Signaling Via Dendritic Activation of Glial-Neuronal Circuits -- PART V. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of Reproductive Function -- Microglia, Hormones, and Behavior -- Hypothalamic Astrocytes and the Role of Neuroprogesterone in Estrogen Positive Feedback -- PART VI. Glial-Neuronal Interactions that Link Brain and Periphery -- Unveiling the Importance of Tanycytes in the Control of the Dialogue Between the Brain and the Periphery -- Tanycyte Regulation of Hypophysiotropic TRH Neurons.
    Abstract: This volume discusses current research on glial-neuronal interactions in several neuroendocrine systems. Glial-neuronal bidirectional transmission represents one of the fastest-growing areas of investigation in neuroscience today. Unraveling the interactions and signaling synergy between glial cells and neurons is critical to advancing our understanding of brain function. Consequently, this book summarizes the latest findings on the roles of astrocytes, microglia and tanycytes in the control of synaptic transmission, synaptic plasticity, blood-brain signaling, neuroinflammation and immune signaling. In addition, leading experts in the field discuss how reproductive function, the stress response and energy homeostasis are regulated by glial-neuronal communication. Given its scope, the book is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students in the neurosciences, as well as postdoctoral fellows and established researchers who are looking for a comprehensive overview of glial-neuronal crosstalk in neuroendocrine systems. This is the eleventh volume in the International Neuroendocrine Federation (INF) Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series (Volumes 1-7 published by Wiley), which aims to illustrate the highest standards and highlight the latest technologies in basic and clinical research, and aspires to provide inspiration for further exploration into the exciting field of neuroendocrinology. Chapter 6 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
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    Pages: XII, 324 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030623838
    Series Statement: Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology, 11
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Zoology. ; Neurochemistry. ; Neuroscience. ; Zoology. ; Neurochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to the complexity of cell surface and tissue matrix glycoconjugates. -- 2. Introduction to cells comprising the nervous system. -- 3. Synthesis -- processing -- and function of N-glycans in N-glycoproteins. -- 4. Synthesis of O-linked glycoconjugates in the nervous system. -- 5. Chemistry and function of glycosaminoglycans in the nervous system. -- 6. Use of glycan-targeted antibodies/lectins to study the expression/function of glycosyltransferases in the nervous system. -- 7. Capillary electrophoresis and mass spectrometry-based glycosylation analysis in glycomics and glycoproteomics. -- 8. Structural analysis of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates using NMR. -- 9. Glycolipid and glycoprotein expression during neural development. -- 10. Gangliosides and cell surface ganglioside glycohydrolases in the nervous system (request them to include gal-cer and sulfatide). -- 11. Role of myelin-associated glycoproteins in the peripheral nervous system. -- 12. Glycosignaling: a general review. -- 13. Glycosphingolipids in the regulation of the nervous system. -- 14. O-GlcNAcylation of neuronal proteins: Roles in neuronal functions and in neurodegeneration. -- 15. Glycoconjugates in nuclear membranes. -- 16. N-glycosylation in regulation of the nervous system. -- 17. Role of carbohydrates in the interaction of pathogens with neural cells. -- 18. Glycoconjugate changes in aging and age-related diseases. -- 19. Gangliosides and glycolipids in neurodegenerative disorders. -- 20. Inborn errors of glycosphingolipid catabolism and potential treatment. -- 21. Neurological aspects of human glycosylation disorders. -- 22. Glycoconjugates and neural tumors. -- 23. Galectins and neuroinflammation . -- 24. Glycoconjugates and neuroimmunological diseases. -- 25. Targeting nanoparticle drug carriers to the brain. -- 26. Use of quantum dots to treat inherited lysosomal storage diseases. -- 27. MALDI-FTICR MS imaging of nervous system glycoconjugates.
    Abstract: This new edition provides comprehensive coverage of the variety and complexity of the roles that glycoconjugates play in the cells of the nervous system. Basic fundamental principles as well as the latest developments in neural glycobiology are discussed. Topics covered range from the structure and metabolism of the saccharide chains and current approaches used in their study, to changes glycoconjugates undergo during development and aging of the nervous system and the roles they have in neurological disease. New topics include a detailed discussion of cells found within the nervous system, an extensive listing of congenital disorders of glycosylation of both proteins and lipids, the roles of glycans in neuronal axon growth/guidance and voltage-gated channels, the role of intra-lysosomal luminal vesicles in lysosomal storage disorders, and, in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of carbohydrates in infection by SARS-CoV-2. The breadth and depth of topics covered make this an essential reference for those new to the field as well as for more experienced investigators.
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    Pages: XII, 501 p. 96 illus., 73 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031123900
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 29
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    Keywords: Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Behavioral Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I Preclinical Research: Neuroendocrine Mechanisms of Social Bonds and Separation Stress in Rodents, Dogs, and Other Species -- Methods and Challenges in Investigating Sex-Specific Consequences of Social Stressors in Adolescence in Rats: Is It the Stress or the Social or the Stage of Development?- Social stress-induced neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction as a link to depression and cardiovascular disease comorbidity -- Mean Girls: Social Stress Models for Female Rodents -- Development of Mixed Anxiety/ Depression-Like State as a Consequence of Chronic Anxiety: Review of Experimental Data -- Unravelling the Neuroinflammatory Mechanisms Underlying the Effects of Social Defeat Stress on Use of Drugs of Abuse -- Social Stress and Aggression in Murine Models -- More or less: glucocorticoid roles in aggression -- Neurobiological Bases of Urges for Alcohol Consumption After Social Stress -- Epigenetics of Aggression -- Part II Human Research: Early Life Stress and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence: Implications for Risk and Adaptation -- Effects of Parenting Environment on Child and Adolescent Social-Emotional Brain Function -- The Stressed Brain: Neural Underpinnings of Social Stress Processing in Humans -- Social Acts and Anticipation of Social Feedback -- Clinical Outcomes of Severe Forms of Early Social Stress -- Childhood Violence Exposure, Inflammation, and Cardiometabolic Health -- Social Support Effects on Neural Stress and Alcohol Reward Responses -- Neural Underpinnings of Social Stress in Human Addiction.
    Abstract: Social stress has emerged as a research front in the neurosciences, and this volume highlights recent insights in brain mechanisms and methodological advances. The topics range from the evolutionary origins of coping with social challenges to neural mechanism-driven focus on novel treatment targets. The parallel presentation of work with animal models and human subjects is bound to be useful to a broad research community.
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    Pages: VIII, 515 p. 100 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031042560
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 54
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Psychiatry. ; Neuroscience. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section I. Anhedonia – History, Etiology, and Assessments -- 1. Historical Perspective -- 2. Clinical and Behavioral Assessments -- 3. Developmental Trajectories: Preclinical -- 4. Developmental Trajectories: Clinical -- 5. Genetics Contributions -- 6. Environmental Contributions -- Section II. Anhedonia in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders -- 7. Depression and Bipolar Disorder -- 8. Schizophrenia -- 9. Substance Use Disorder -- 10. Nicotine Dependence -- 11. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder -- 12. Anxiety -- 13. Eating Disorders -- 14. Autism and Developmental Disorders -- 15. Neurodegenerative Disorders -- Section III. Reward Processing Systems in Anhedonia -- Reward Responsiveness -- 16. Pleasure -- 17. Anticipation -- Reward Valuation -- 18. Reward Value – Delay and Reward Magnitude -- 19. Effort/Motivation -- Reward Learning -- 20. Reward Prediction Error -- 21. Probabilistic and Reinforcement Learning -- Section IV. Treatments -- 22. Pharmacological Treatments for Anhedonia -- 23. Psychological Treatments for Anhedonia -- 24. Neurostimulation -- Section V. Special Topics -- 25. Inflammation and Anhedonia -- 26. Computational Modeling of Anhedonia -- 27. Anhedonia and Suicide.
    Abstract: Anhedonia is a key symptom (and often risk factor) for various neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and Parkinson's Disease, among others. Across disorders, anhedonia has been associated with worse disease course, including poor response to pharmacological, psychological and neurostimulation treatments as well as completed suicide. Mounting evidence emerging from preclinical and translational sciences has clarified that "anhedonia" can be parsed into partially independent subcomponents, including incentive motivation, consummatory pleasure, reward learning, and effort-based decision making, pointing to distinct neurobiological substrates that could underlie anhedonic phenotypes. Taking an integrative approach that emphasizes cross-species integration and dimensional conceptualization of mental illnesses (e.g., Research Domain Criteria (RDoC)), this book represents the most comprehensive evaluation, synthesis and integration of theories and empirical findings focused on anhedonia. Organized across five parts, the handbook starts with chapters on the history, etiology, and assessments of anhedonia (Part I), followed by a section on the role of anhedonia in psychiatric and neurological disorders (Part II). Using the RDoC Matrix as a guide, Part III presents chapters synthetizing preclinical and clinical findings on different reward processing subdomains (e.g., reward responsiveness, reward valuation, reward learning). Part IV is focused on selected special topics, including historical and current perspectives on the transdiagnostic nature and importance of social anhedonia, the role of inflammation in the pathophysiology of anhedonia, the use of computational modeling to “dissect” anhedonia and improve its understanding, and links between anhedonia and suicide. Finally, Part V includes chapters on pharmacological, psychological and neurostimulation treatments for anhedonia.
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    Pages: XI, 535 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031096839
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 58
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurophysiology. ; Developmental neurobiology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurophysiology. ; Development of the Nervous System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction: What are dendritic spines? -- Chapter 2: Techniques to render dendritic spines visible in the microscope -- Chapter 3: Electrophysiology of dendritic spines: information processing, dynamic compartmentalization and synaptic plasticity -- Chapter 4: Dendritic spines, synaptogenesis and synaptic pruning for the developmental organization of brain circuits -- Chapter 5: Neurotrophic factors and dendritic spines -- Chapter 6: Glial cell modulation of dendritic spine structure and synaptic function -- Chapter 7: Dendritic spines in learning and memory: from first discoveries to current insights -- Chapter 8: Steroid hormone interaction with dendritic spines: implications for neuropsychiatric disease -- Chapter 9: Morphological features of human dendritic spines.
    Abstract: This reference provides detailed coverage of dendritic spines, the fascinating neuronal components that modulate synaptic transmission, development, strength, and plasticity and are involved in the function of multiple areas of the nervous system. The density, shape, and function of spines may indicate the cellular connectivity and synaptic plasticity in normal and pathological conditions. This field has undergone dramatic advances in terms of techniques and experimental findings from in vitro to in vivo data, from animal models to human neurons, and computational models using artificial intelligence. To address these cutting-edge findings, the book provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive coverage with chapters written by the leading international researchers in the field. The authors consider the multiple implications for the study of dendritic spines with broad implications in the neurosciences and related areas.
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    Pages: XV, 499 p. 123 illus., 103 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031361593
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 34
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuropsychology. ; Clinical psychology. ; Psychiatry. ; Neuroscience. ; Neuropsychology. ; Clinical Psychology. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- PART 1: To fear or not -- Disambiguating fear as an emotional state vs. threat detection. Molecular and Neural circuits of fear extinction. Psychological and theoretical elements on the concept of fear extinction. Neural circuit of fear extinction: psychophysiology -- PART 2: Individual differences in fear extinction -- The impact of sex differences and sex hormones on fear extinction. Impact of sleep on fear extinction. Impact of stress and exercise on fear extinction. Intersect between the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that modulate fear extinction -- PART 3: Psychopathology -- Fear extinction and its relevance to psychopathology. Developmental fear and its extinction imaging. Fear extinction and adult psychopathology -- Part 4: Therapeutics and neuromodulations of fear extinction -- Exposure therapy and other behavioral therapeutics targeting fear extinction circuits. Novel pharmacotherapeutics targeting fear extinction circuits. Reconsolidation and its link and impact on fear extinction. Technological advances in exposure therapy: virtual and augmented reality. Novel approaches using neurostimulation targeting fear extinction.
    Abstract: This book aims to provide the reader a neuroscientific understanding surrounding a very simple question: how do we learn not to fear? Exploring answers to this question is very important for two reasons. First, learning about the neural mechanisms of fear extinction is of relevance to everyone’s life - it is such a basic yet relevant question to our daily experiences. Therefore, understanding brain mechanisms of fear and its regulation is essential from a basic neuroscience point of view. Second, excessive fear and the inability to regulate its expression is one of the hallmarks of fear-, anxiety-, trauma-, and stressor-related psychopathologies. And as such, learning about how fear is acquired, stored, expressed, and regulated could help advance our understanding of the etiology of psychopathology, the maintenance of symptoms pertaining to failure to regulate fear, and could help us develop novel therapeutics to equip providers and patients with the tools to better quell their fears. The contributions contained in this book are provided by experts in the fields of basic and clinical neuroscience, experimental and clinical psychology, and neuropsychiatry. The contributions are organized to start the reader with basic definitions of how we define fear, how we study its neural circuits at the molecular and cellular levels, how to study human behavior and the brain using state-of-the art experimental and statistical tools, to how much fear contributes to psychopathology. This volume ends with current advances aimed to enhance the capacity to extinguish fear; a clinical result that would aid in the treatment of multiple psychiatric disorders, followed by a discussion on future directions of this highly important and relevant field.
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    Pages: VIII, 387 p. 100 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031430053
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 64
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    Keywords: Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Animal migration. ; Biology Technique. ; Physiology. ; Behavioral Neuroscience. ; Animal Migration. ; Experimental Organisms. ; Animal Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1. Studying Birds -- Chapter 2. Mapping Sentences and Facet Theory -- Chapter 3. How to Develop a Mapping Sentence: The Example of Avian Sleep -- Chapter 4. Complex Avian Behaviour and Cognition: A Mapping Sentence Approach -- Chapter 5 -- Studying Avian Cognition in the Wild: Avian Psychometrics -- Chapter 6. Interpreting Avian Play, Murmuration of Starlings and Oology (Classifying Birds' Eggs) -- Chapter 7. Conclusion -- Glossary -- Index.
    Abstract: This book presents the facet theoretical framework as a tool for facilitating the conception of complex animal behaviour research and the design of research procedures through employing mapping sentences. Using the facet theoretical framework, this book takes a holistic view of bird behaviour. Components of bird behavior are identified and then reassembled to facilitate an understanding of the behaviour in the context of its natural occurrence. This provides new insight on both the parts of the behaviour and how these interact as a whole. The multi-faceted approach to designing, evaluating and understanding bird behavior presented offers a template that is adaptable for investigating a wide variety of avian species and different forms of behaviour. Behavioural biologists, animal and comparative psychologists, other natural and behavioural scientists, as well as students of these disciplines will find this book to be an interesting and enlightening read.
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    Pages: XXXVII, 203 p. 29 illus., 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030121921
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Public health. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Neuroscience. ; Public Health. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The effect of sleep disruption and circadian misalignment on the immune system -- 2. Changes in the sleep and circadian pattern of sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 3. Anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic and their impact on sleep -- 4. Sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents -- 5.Sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents -- 6. Sleep disturbances among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 7. Sleep disturbances among patients with COVID-19 infection -- 8. Sleep patterns and sleep disturbances during the lockdown periods -- 9. Impact of COVID-19 Mobility Restrictions on Sleep and Wellbeing -- 10. COVID-19 vaccines and sleep disturbances -- 11. Sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic: structural inequity and racial disparity -- 12. The effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy and coping strategies on sleep disturbances during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 13. Sleep and circadian rhythm in post-COVID-19 patients -- 14. COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnea -- 15. The correlation between COVID-19 infection and restless legs syndrome -- 16. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on disorders of hypersomnolence -- 17. Sleep, Physical Activity, and Diet Patterns During COVID-19 Pandemic -- 18. Impact of screen time during the pandemic of COVID-19 on sleep habits -- 19. Dreams and nightmares during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 20. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep medicine services -- 21. Protocols for conducting sleep studies during pandemics -- 22. Management of hospital and home positive airway pressure machines during pandemics -- 23. Telemedicine and telemonitoring of sleep disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 24.Changes in Positive Airway Pressure Application and Practices in Patients with Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder during the COVID-19 Pandemic -- 25. Potential Therapeutic Effects of Melatonin on SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
    Abstract: This book examines the correlation of the coronavirus disease-19 [CE1] [AAS2] (COVID-19) infection with sleep, circadian rhythm, and sleep disorders. The chapters of the book explore sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with psychological distress and also review the prevalence of clinical cases of insomnia, anxiety, and depression in COVID-19 patients. The book further presents the correlation between sleep, circadian rhythms, and immunity that contributes toward more severe COVID-19. It summarizes the evidence on the interplay between circadian biology, sleep, and COVID-19. The chapters of the book discuss the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and adverse COVID-19 outcomes. Towards the end, the book presents studies on the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunotropic properties of melatonin and provides mechanistic insights into the potential therapeutic use of melatonin during the SARS-CoV-2 infection. The last chapter describes the publication output of sleep-related research during the pandemic and provides an overview and trends on sleep and covid-19 publication output. This book is an excellent source for neurologists, sleep specialists, and public health specialists.
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    Pages: XXVI, 430 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819902408
    Series Statement: Progress in Sleep Research,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Otorhinolaryngology. ; Neuroscience. ; Otorhinolaryngology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Sensory Regeneration in the Inner Ear: History, Strategies and Prospects -- Non-mammalian Hair Cell Regeneration: Cellular Mechanisms of Morphological and Functional Recovery -- Cell Junctions and the Mechanics of Hair Cell Regeneration -- Mammalian Hair Cell Regeneration -- Specification and Plasticity of Mammalian Cochlear Hair Cell Progenitors -- Inner Ear Cells from Stem Cells – a Path Towards Inner Ear Cell Regeneration -- Spiral ganglion neuron regeneration in the cochlea: regeneration of synapses, axons and cells -- Genetic and Epigenetic Strategies for Promoting Hair Cell Regeneration in the Mature Mammalian Inner Ear.
    Abstract: This volume provides a detailed update on progress in the field of hair cell regeneration with emphasis on more "prospective" views of the various facets of regeneration research. Sensory Regeneration in the Inner Ear: History, Strategies and Prospects Mark E. Warchol, and Jennifer S. Stone Non-mammalian Hair Cell Regeneration: Cellular Mechanisms of Morphological and Functional Recovery Madeleine Hewitt, David W. Raible, and Jennifer S. Stone Cell Junctions and the Mechanics of Hair Cell Regeneration Mark A. Rudolf, and Jeffrey T. Corwin Mammalian Hair Cell Regeneration Ruth Taylor, and Andrew Forge Specification and Plasticity of Mammalian Cochlear Hair Cell Progenitors Melissa M. McGovern, and Andrew K. Groves Inner Ear Cells from Stem Cells – a Path Towards Inner Ear Cell Regeneration Amanda Janesick, Eri Hashino, and Stefan Heller Spiral ganglion neuron regeneration in the cochlea: regeneration of synapses, axons and cells Steven H. Green, Sepand Bafti, Benjamin M. Gansemer, A. Eliot Shearer, Muhammad Taifur Rahman, Mark E. Warchol, and Marlan R. Hansen Genetic and Epigenetic Strategies for Promoting Hair Cell Regeneration in the Mature Mammalian Inner Ear Brandon C. Cox, John V. Brigande, and Bradley J. WaltersDr. Mark Warchol is Professor of Otolaryngology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Jennifer Stone is Research Professor of Otolgaryngolldy/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle. Dr. Allison Coffin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience at Washington State University Vancouver. Dr. Arthur N. Popper is Professor Emeritus and research professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Richard R. Fay (Deceased) was Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at Loyola University Chicago.
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    Pages: XVI, 229 p. 44 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031206610
    Series Statement: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research, 75
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Medical genetics. ; Immunology. ; Cell death. ; Cytology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Neuroscience. ; Medical Genetics. ; Immunology. ; Cell Death. ; Cellular Stress.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1: microRNAs in normal brain physiology -- Chapter 2: Ischemic stroke: An imperative need for effective therapy -- Chapter 3: MicroRNAs in ischemic stroke pathophysiology: Special emphasis on early molecular events -- Chapter 4: microRNA regulation of ischemic stroke inflammatory and immune response -- Chapter 5: Regulatory role of microRNAs in ischemic cell death -- Chapter 6: The emerging role of microRNAs in post-ischemic angiogenesis and neurogenesis -- Chapter 7: MicroRNAs as potential diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic biomarkers in ischemic stroke -- Chapter 8: Interplay between microRNAs and other cerebrovascular diseases -- Chapter 9: New insights into the regulatory role of lncRNA, circRNA, piRNAs, and ceRNAs in ischemic stroke -- Chapter 10: Computational resources for microRNA research -- Chapter 11: MicroRNA-targeted therapeutics for ischemic stroke: Status, gaps and the way forward.
    Abstract: There has been an enormous increase in information relating to microRNA (miRNA) and its strategic role in numerous diseases. This book reviews the emerging role of microRNAs in cerebral ischemia, providing comprehensive details of the links between this small RNA molecule and ischemic stroke, the more prevalent of the two main types of stroke. The chapters address questions relating to microRNA’s function in various pathological features of stroke, like oxidative stress, excitotoxicity and cell death, as well as its role as a biomarker and diagnostic agent, and the current therapeutic interventions. Further, the book highlights the latest research on how miRNAs contribute to neuroregeneration following stroke, discussing the myriad computational tools and databases used in miRNA research, and decsribes how how miRNA modulates other cerebrovascular diseases. The book concludes with fresh insights into the effect of long non-coding RNA in cerebral ischemia.
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    Pages: XVI, 138 p. 7 illus., 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811547980
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Otorhinolaryngology. ; Neuroscience. ; Otorhinolaryngology.
    Abstract: This volume focuses on new molecular therapies that aim to prevent specific pathologies of the ear, like age-related hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss and ototoxicity. The book discusses the regenerative capacity of hair cells in the inner ear, exploring the idea that hair cells’ capacity to regenerate appears “repressed” in adult mammals, but that it will be possible to re-activate regeneration with an appropriate therapeutic approach. The book provides an overview of inflammatory and immune cells in the cochlear lateral wall, the pathways involved in cochlear damage, and their potential as therapeutic targets. It also describes the significant advances in animal models which play an important role in revealing the underlying mechanisms and treatment for tinnitus and hyperacusis. Finally, the book describes two new automatic and robust measures to evaluate hearing loss and tinnitus in preclinical models.
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    Pages: VII, 186 p. 29 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030404130
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Bioethics. ; Security, International. ; Security systems. ; Neuroscience. ; Bioethics. ; International Security Studies. ; Security Science and Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Modern Neuroscience -- 2. The Chemical and Biological Non-Proliferation Regime in 2018 -- 3. Neuroethics and the Regulation of Misuse -- 4. Dual-Use Neuroscience? -- 5. The EU Human Brain Project -- 6. The US BRAIN Initiative -- 7. Global Neuroethics in Early 2019 -- 8. Japan’s BRAIN/Minds Project -- 9. China’s Brain Project -- 10. Conclusion.
    Abstract: After COVID-19 ensuring biological security will be a critical necessity. Neuroscience and the Problem of Dual Use focuses on the fact that benignly intended research in the life sciences could be misused for hostile purposes. It details the revolution that is taking place in neuroscience during this period of instability in international security, describes the new major State-funded brain research projects, and suggests ways in which hostile misuse could be prevented in coming decades.
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    Pages: XXV, 210 p. 4 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030537906
    Series Statement: Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Immunology. ; Cytology. ; Neuroscience. ; Immunology. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Visualizing and Controlling Molecules for Life -- Chapter 1. Photoacoustic Tomography: Deep Tissue Imaging by Ultrasonically Beating Optical Diffusion -- Chapter 2. Regulatory Mechanism of Neural Stem Cells Revealed by Optical Manipulation of Gene Expressions -- Chapter 3. Eavesdropping on Biological Processes with Multi-Dimensional Molecular Imaging -- Chapter 4. Apical microtubules define the function of epithelial cell sheets consisting of non-ciliated or multi-ciliated cells -- Chapter 5. Illuminating the brain -- Chapter 6. Optogenetic assemblies of cortical force-generating complexes during mitosis -- Chapter 7. In vivo Imaging Probes with Tunable Chemical Switches -- Chapter 8. Circuit-dependent striatal PKA and ERK signaling underlying action selection -- Chapter 9. Electrophysiology, Unplugged: New Chemical Tools to Image Voltage -- Chapter 10. Molecular dynamics revealed by single-molecule FRET measurement -- Chapter 11. Comprehensive approaches using luminescence to studies of cellular functions -- Part II: Imaging Disease Mechanisms -- Chapter 12. Make Chronic Pain Visible -- Chapter 13. Cortical plasticity after spinal cord injury using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging -- Chapter 14. Multimodal Label-free imaging to assess compositional and morphological changes in cells during immune activation -- Chapter 15. Investigating in vivo myocardial and coronary molecular pathophysiology in mice with X-ray radiation imaging approaches -- Chapter 16. Visualizing the Immune Response to Infections -- Chapter 17. Imaging Sleep and Wakefulness -- Chapter 18. Abnormal local translation in dendrites impairs cognitive functions in neuropsychiatric disorders -- Chapter 19. Imaging synapse formation and remodeling in vitro and in vivo -- Part III: Imaging-based Diagnosis and Therapy -- Chapter 20. How MRI makes the Brain Visible -- Chapter 21. Intravital multiphoton imaging revealing cellular dynamics in vivo -- Chapter 22. Theranostic Near Infrared Photoimmunotherapy for Cancer -- Chapter 23. Novel and integrated imaging on Chronic Fatigue -- Chapter 24. Novel fluorescent probes for rapid tumor imaging and fast glutathione dynamics -- Chapter 25. Coronary Heart Disease Diagnosis: Engineering Triumphs, Economic Barriers -- Chapter 26. Live imaging of the skin immune responses -- Chapter 27. Development of a horizontal CT and its application to musculoskeletal disease -- Chapter 28. The Future of Precision Health & Integrated Diagnostics -- Chapter 29. Imaging and therapy against hypoxic tumors with 64Cu-ATSM.
    Abstract: This open access book describes marked advances in imaging technology that have enabled the visualization of phenomena in ways formerly believed to be completely impossible. These technologies have made major contributions to the elucidation of the pathology of diseases as well as to their diagnosis and therapy. The volume presents various studies from molecular imaging to clinical imaging. It also focuses on innovative, creative, advanced research that gives full play to imaging technology in the broad sense, while exploring cross-disciplinary areas in which individual research fields interact and pursuing the development of new techniques where they fuse together. The book is separated into three parts, the first of which addresses the topic of visualizing and controlling molecules for life. Th e second part is devoted to imaging of disease mechanisms, while the final part comprises studies on the application of imaging technologies to diagnosis and therapy. Th e book contains the proceedings of the 12th Uehara International Symposium 2017, “Make Life Visible” sponsored by the Uehara Memorial Foundation and held from June 12 to 14, 2017. It is written by leading scientists in the field and is an open access publication under a CC BY 4.0 license. .
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    Pages: IX, 292 p. 137 illus., 106 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811379086
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    Keywords: Computational neuroscience. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Neurology . ; Neurophysiology. ; Neuroanatomy. ; Image processing. ; Computational Neuroscience. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Neurology. ; Neurophysiology. ; Nervous System. ; Image Processing.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Physiology of Brain-Heart Interplay -- 2. Brain and Heart Signal Processing Methodology -- 3. Quantification of Functional Brain-Heart Interplay -- 4. Exemplary Applications to Real Brain and Heartbeat Data -- 5. Future Direction of Research and Prospective Applications using Functional Brain-Heart Interplay Assessment.
    Abstract: This monograph offers a cross-system exchange and cross-modality investigation into brain-heart interplay. Brain-Heart Interplay (BHI) is a highly interdisciplinary scientific topic, which spreads from the physiology of the Central/Autonomous Nervous Systems, especially Central Autonomic Network, to advanced signal processing and modeling for its activity quantification. Motivated by clinical evidence and supported by recent findings in neurophysiology, this monograph first explores the definition of basic Brain-Heart Interplay quantifiers, and then moves onto advanced methods for the assessment of health and disease states. Non-invasive use of brain monitoring techniques, including electroencephalogram and function Magnetic Resonance Imaging, will be described together with heartbeat dynamics monitoring through pulseoximeter and ECG signals. The audience of this book comprises especially of biomedical engineers and medical doctors with expertise in statistics and/or signal processing. Researchers in the fields of cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, and neuroscience in general may be interested as well.
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    Pages: X, 236 p. 109 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030799342
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Zoology. ; Life sciences. ; Behavior genetics. ; Neuroscience. ; Zoology. ; Life Sciences. ; Behavioral Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to neurogenetics -- Chapter 2. Neurogenetic analysis in Caenorhabditis elegans -- Chapter 3. Regionalisation of the early nervous system -- Chapter 4. Early neurogenesis and gliogenesis in Drosophila -- Chapter 5. Neural stem cells and brain tumour models in Drosophila -- Chapter 6. Eye development in Drosophila: from photoreceptor specification to terminal differentiation -- Chapter 7. Neurogenetics of memory, learning and forgetting -- Chapter 8. Evolution and origins of nervous systems -- Chapter 9. Neural stem and progenitor cells in the mammalian brain -- Chapter 10. Models of neurodegenerative diseases.
    Abstract: This textbook provides students with knowledge of neurogenetics, neurogenesis, neuronal specification and function, neuronal networks, learning and memory formation, brain evolution, and neurodegenerative diseases. Students are introduced to topics of classical developmental genetics as well as modern molecular and neurogenetic methods. Using a wealth of examples from current research, the textbook takes a strong applied approach. Using animal models such as Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans as well as mammalian systems, the interrelationships between genes, neurons, nervous systems, and behaviour under normal and pathological conditions are illustrated. The textbook aims encourage students to address biological questions in neurogenetics and to think about the design of their own experiments. It targets primarily master and graduate students in neurobiology, but is also a valuable teaching tool for instructors in these fields.
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    Pages: VII, 212 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031077937
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Human physiology. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Human Physiology. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Neurophysiology and Respiratory system -- Chapter 2. Normal physiology of Respiratory System -- Chapter 3. Brain – Lung crosstalk.
    Abstract: The central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, has a high metabolic demand. The physiology of the brain is such that it is easily affected by alterations in other systems, which in turn can compromise cerebral blood flow and oxygenation. Together the brain and spinal cord control the automatic function of our body systems. While other systems of body controls individual functions, central nervous system at the same time does many different functions, especially, controlling the function of other systems. This interaction between the brain and other systems is important when it comes to understanding how injuries to the brain can, at times, produce complications in remote organs or systems of the body, such as the lungs. This book explains the lesser-known crosstalks between acutely or chronically affected brain and lung, describing the pathophysiology of the lung following brain injury and discussing in detail the conflicts between the brain and lungs in relation to the tidal volumes, positive end-expiratory pressures, arterial carbon dioxide and oxygen levels, recruitment maneuvers and positioning, as well as potential therapeutic targets. .
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    Pages: XIII, 103 p. 27 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811523458
    Series Statement: Physiology in Clinical Neurosciences – Brain and Spinal Cord Crosstalks,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Modeling neurodevelopmental deficits in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex with stem cell-derived neural precursors and neurons -- 2. Advances in human stem cells and genome editing to understand and develop treatment for Fragile X syndrome -- 3. IPSC MODELS OF CHROMOSOME 15Q IMPRINTING DISORDERS: FROM DISEASE MODELING TO THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES -- 4. Creating iPSC based models to understand the signaling and cellular phenotypes in idiopathic autism and 16p11.2 derived neurons -- 5. Dysregulation of Neurite Outgrowth and Cell Migration in Autism and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders -- 6. Investigation of Schizophrenia with Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells -- 7. Modeling Inflammation on Neurodevelopmental disorders using pluripotent stem cells -- 8. Astrocyte-derived exosomes in an iPSC model of bipolar disorder -- 9. Two- and there-dimensional stem cell models to define mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders -- 10. Development of a 3-D organoid system using human induced pluripotent stem cells to model idiopathic autism.
    Abstract: This book contains a compendium of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) articles and reviews concerning state of the art technologies and how they are being applied to human neurodevelopmental disorders. With the establishment of effective technologies to produce iPSCs and their derivatives, like neural precursors, neurons, and glia, researchers have new platforms to study neurodevelopmental disorders. iPSC technology enables researchers to study how human neurons develop in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, providing an unparalleled opportunity to investigate their etiology. In turn, researchers have now begun to understand the underlying molecular and cellular pathways that contribute to human diseases. iPSCs technologies also provide an emerging tool for future translational studies and disease classification. The chapters will emphasize how among the diverse idiopathic and genetic disorders, there are common clinical as well as cellular and molecular phenotypes.
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    Pages: IX, 305 p. 26 illus., 23 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030454937
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 25
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Nutrition   . ; Quantitative research. ; Nervous system Diseases. ; Neuroimmunology. ; Neuroscience. ; Nutrition. ; Data Analysis and Big Data. ; Neurological Disorders. ; Neuroimmunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Nutrigenomics; a broader concept -- Chapter 2. Gene-environment interaction -- Chapter 3. Gene-gut-brain - axis (gene–based personalized medicine) -- Chapter 4. Nutrigenomics of aging -- Chapter 5. Nutrigenomics and Mental health -- Chapter 6. Nutrigenomics and neurodevelopmental disorders -- Chapter 7. Nutrigenomics and Alzheimer’s disease -- Chapter 8. Nutrigenomics and Parkinson’s Disease -- Chapter 9. Nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics and big data -- Chapter 10. Nutrigenomics and Development -- Chapter 11. Early Child malnutrition and neurodevelopment -- Chapter 12. The emerging role of vit D deficiency and Parkinson’s Disease risk -- Chapter 13. Nutrigenomics and autophagy crosstalk -- Chapter 14. Nanoparticles in food additives and brain health.
    Abstract: This book highlights the effect of complex interactions between numerous genetic and environmental factors, including food intake, physical activity, age, and stress on brain physiology and function. It further discusses the mechanistic connection between nutrition and aging towards understanding the effect of the brain on longevity. The book also reviews the efficiency of nutraceutical compounds for treating and preventing of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. It also discusses the role of gut microbiota on the gut-brain axis and presents the role of nutrition in neurological inflammatory diseases.
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    Pages: VII, 234 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811692055
    Series Statement: Nutritional Neurosciences,
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Endocrine glands. ; Immunology. ; Neuroscience. ; Endocrine System. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Concepts -- Chapter 1. A History of Immune and Neuroendocrine System Interactions -- Chapter 2. Philosophical Perspectives on Neuroendocrine-Immune Interactions: The Building Block Model and Complementary Neuro-Endocrine-Immune-Microbiota Systems Approaches -- Chapter 3. The Behavioural Immune System of Lower Vertebrates -- Part II. Regulatory Pathways -- Chapter 4. Cytokines and Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Activation: Now a Classic of Immune-Neuroendocrine System Interactions -- Chapter 5. Catecholamines and Immunomodulation -- Chapter 6. Neuroendocrine-immune Interactions in Major Depressive Disorder: Glucocorticoids and Glucocorticoid Receptors -- Chapter 7. Brain Fluids, Blood-Brain Interfaces, and Their Involvement in Neuroimmune Regulation During Development and in Adulthood -- Chapter 8. Neuropeptide Binding Autoantibodies Regulating Neuroendocrine Communications -- Part III. Modulation -- Chapter 9. Postnatal Development of Neuroimmune Responses -- Chapter 10. Sex Differences in Neuroendocrine-Immune Interactions -- Chapter 11. Biological Clocks and Immune Function -- Chapter 12. Influence of the Gut Microbiota on Neuroendocrine-Immune Interactions -- Part IV. Disease -- Chapter 13. Energy Balance and Neuroendocrine-Immune Regulation in Chronic Inflammatory and Neoplastic Diseases: An Evolutionary Perspective -- Chapter 14. Autonomic, Immune, Metabolic and Neuroendocrine Dimensions of Anorexia Nervosa: An Integrative View.
    Abstract: The concepts of the neuroendocrine system and the immune system emerged more or less simultaneously in the second half of the 20th century. Although these systems have a high degree of autonomy, it has also become clear that they interact in many ways and at different levels. This book focuses on the neuroendocrine and immune interactions that are fundamental to normal development and maintenance of health. The first introductory chapters are devoted to the historical and philosophical concepts within the field, as well as evolutionary considerations, offering critical interdisciplinary perspectives on the development of this field of research. Without attempting an exhaustive overview, the book then introduces some of the regulatory pathways that mediate interactions between the neuroendocrine and immune systems and examines modulating factors such as age and sex. In addition, several chapters address the importance of neuroendocrine-immune interactions in some disease states. Readers can expect to gain a broad perspective of neuroendocrine-immune interactions in development, health, and disease, along with a critical evaluation of current methods used in the field. Given its scope, the book is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology, and neuroscience, as well as postdoctoral fellows and established researchers seeking a comprehensive overview and historical perspective of the field of neuroendocrine-immune interactions.
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    Pages: XIII, 386 p. 29 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031213588
    Series Statement: Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology, 13
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Neuro-Behçet’s Disease: Epidemiology and Genetics -- 2. Immunology of Neuro-Behçet’s Disease -- 3. Autoantibodies in Neuro-Behçet Disease -- 4. Animal Models of Behçet’s Disease -- 5. Pathology of Neuro-Behçets Disease -- 6. Behçet’s Disease: Clinical Features -- 7. Neuro-Behçet Syndrome: Differential Diagnosis -- 8. Neuro-Behçet Syndrome: Clinical Features -- 9. The Cerebrospinal Fluid Presentations of Neuro-Behçet Disease -- 10. Imaging of Neuro-Behçet’s Disease -- 11. Neuropsychiatric Symptoms In Neuro-Behçet’s Disease -- 12. Treatment of Neuro-Behçet’s Disease -- 13. Prognosis of Behçet’s Syndrome.
    Abstract: This contributed volume provides a complete overview of Neuro-Behçet’s disease (NBD), one of the most serious manifestations of Behçet’s disease. It serves as a comprehensive and critical review of the current scientific literature regarding NBD, covering the epidemiology, pathology, prognosis, and treatment of the disease. This book is an essential resource for both researchers and physicians working on neurology, rheumatology, and internal medicine fields.
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    Pages: VIII, 172 p. 26 illus., 15 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030552732
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Cytology. ; Biotechnology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Cell Biology. ; Biotechnology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Light-sensitive channels and transporters -- 1. History and Perspectives of Light-Sensing Proteins -- 2. Phototactic behavior of Chlamydomonas -- 3. Structure-Functional Analysis of rhodopsin light sensors -- 4. Molecular Dynamics of Channelrhodopsin -- 5. Photochemistry of Halorhodopsin -- 6. Spectroscopic Dynamics of Microbial Rhodopsins -- 7. Molecular Engineering of Retinylidene Proteins -- 8. A new optogenetic tools from deep ocean -- Part 2. Light-sensitive signaling molecules -- 9. Biology of Light-Sensing Proteins in Plants and Microorganisms -- 10. Optogenetic Potentials of Diverse Animal Opsins -- 11. Enzyme rhodopsins -- 12.Optogenetic photoswitches -- 13.Genetic, biochemical and biophysical studies on flavoprotein photoreceptors -- Part 3. Optogenetics in Biological System -- 14. General Description: Future Prospects of Optogenetics -- 15. Optogenetic Manipulation and Probing -- 16. Visualization and Manipulation Signaling Molecules In Vivo -- 17. Optical Manipulation of Gene Expression -- 18. Optical Manipulation of Intracellular Signaling -- 19. Single Molecule Optogenetics -- 20. Bioluminescence Imaging -- 21. Luminescence Optogenetics -- 22. Optogenetic Imaging of Protein Activity in the Synapse Using 2-Photon Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy -- 23. Optogenetics in Drosophila -- 24. Optogenetics in Caenorhabditis elegans -- 25. Optogenetics in zebrafish -- 26. Optogenetics Research Using the Mouse as a Model System -- 27. Optogenetics Research Using Rat -- 28. Optogenetics Research Using Primates -- 29. Organelle Optogenetics -- Part 4. Optogenetics in Neuroscience -- 30. Neuroscientific Frontline of Optogenetics -- 31. Elucidation of Neuronal Circuitry Involved in the Regulation of Sleep/Wakefulness Using Optogenetics -- 32. Multiscale neural activity in the behaving brain -- 33. Optogenetic Analysis of Striatal Connections to Determine Functional Connectomes -- 34. Optogenetics for the Behavior Manipulation of Non-human Primates -- 35. Activity Regulation in the Study of Neural Plasticity -- 36. Optogenetic Control of Synaptic Plasticity -- 37. Casting Light on the Role of Glial Cells in Brain Function -- 38. Optogenetic manipulation of Respiratory Rhythm -- 39. Optogenetic mapping of brain circuitry -- 40. In vivo imaging of Arc transcription -- 41. Neural Circuits for the Formation and Retrieval of Episodic Memories -- Part 5. Medical Optogenetics -- 42. Medical Optogenetics, Overview -- 43. Towards Understanding the Neural Mechanism of Behavioral Phenotypes Seen in Psychiatric Disorders -- 44. Gene Therapy Using Channelrhodopsins to Treat Blindness -- 45. Optogenetic Approaches to Restoring Intrinsic Visual Processing Features in Retinal Ganglion Cells -- 46. Application of optogenetics to epilepsy research -- Part 6. Opto-electro-nano Technologies for Optogenetics -- 47. CMOS-Based Neural Interface Device for Optogenetics -- 48. OLED System for Optogenetics -- 49. Micro-imaging probes, Opto-electrodes, and Virtual Reality Systems for Optogenetics -- 50. Upconversion -- 51. Optical probes for in vivo optogenetics.
    Abstract: This book, now in a thoroughly revised second edition, offers a comprehensive review of the rapidly growing field of optogenetics, in which light-sensing proteins are genetically engineered into cells in order to acquire information on cellular physiology in optical form or to enable control of specific network in the brain upon activation by light. Light-sensing proteins of various living organisms are now available to be exogenously expressed in neurons and other target cells both in vivo and in vitro. Cellular functions can thus be manipulated or probed by light. The new edition documents fully the extensive progress since publication of the first edition to provide an up-to-date overview of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of light-sensing proteins and their application in biological systems, particularly in neuroscience but also in medicine and the optical sciences. Underlying principles are explained and detailed information provided on a wide range of optogenetic tools for the observation and control of cellular signaling and physiology, gene targeting technologies, and optical methods for biological applications. In presenting the current status of optogenetics and emerging directions, this milestone publication will be a “must read” for all involved in research in any way related to optogenetics.
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    Pages: XII, 663 p. 241 illus., 197 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811587634
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1293
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Neurology . ; Radiology. ; Biophysics. ; Neuroscience. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Neurology. ; Radiology. ; Biophysics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Neurophysiology -- Biopotential Measurements and Electrodes -- EEG Signal Processing: Theory and Applications -- Brain-Computer Interfaces -- Intracortical Brain Machine Interfaces -- Deep Brain Stimulation: Emerging Technologies and Applications -- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Principles and Applications -- Transcranial Electrical Stimulation -- Optogenetics: Novel Brain Interface Technology that Originates in Bioprospecting -- Selective Chronic Recording in the Peripheral Nervous System -- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- Photoacoustic Tomography of Neural Systems -- Electrophysiological Mapping and Source Imaging -- Exploring Functional and Causal Connectivity in the Brain -- Deep Learning Models with Applications to Brain Image Analysis -- Neural Modeling -- Linear Dynamics & Control of Brain Networks -- Deciphering the Neuronal Population Code -- Machine Intelligence Based Epileptic Seizure Forecasting -- Retinal Prosthesis -- Retinal Bioengineering -- Neural Tissue Engineering -- Index.
    Abstract: This third edition overviews the essential contemporary topics of neuroengineering, from basic principles to the state-of-the-art, and is written by leading scholars in the field. The book covers neural bioelectrical measurements and sensors, EEG signal processing, brain-computer interfaces, implantable and transcranial neuromodulation, peripheral neural interfacing, neuroimaging, neural modelling, neural circuits and system identification, retinal bioengineering and prosthetics, and neural tissue engineering. Each chapter is followed by homework questions intended for classroom use. This is an ideal textbook for students at the graduate and advanced undergraduate level as well as academics, biomedical engineers, neuroscientists, neurophysiologists, and industry professionals seeking to learn the latest developments in this emerging field. Advance Praise for Neural Engineering, 3rd Edition: “A comprehensive and timely contribution to the ever growing field of neural engineering. Bin He’s edited volume provides chapters that cover both the fundamentals and state-of-the-art developments by the world’s leading neural engineers." Dr. Paul Sajda, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Radiology, Columbia University “Neural Engineering, edited by Prof. He, is an outstanding book for students entering into this fast evolving field as well as experienced researchers. Its didactic and comprehensive style, with each chapter authored by leading scientific authorities, provides the ultimate reference for the field.” Dr. Dario Farina, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK "Neural Engineering has come of age. Major advances have made possible prosthesis for the blind, mind control for quadraplegics and direct intervention to control seizures in epilepsy patients. Neural Engineering brings together reviews by leading researchers in this flourishing field. Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, Salk Institute for Biolgical Studies and UC San Diego.
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    Pages: XVI, 699 p. 407 illus., 299 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 3rd ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030433956
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Medical genetics. ; Neuroscience. ; Medical Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: A hypothesis of circulated microRnas implication in high incidence of atrial fibrillation and other electrocardiographic abnormalities in cancer patients -- Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Incidence and the role of obesity: a prospective, observational study in Greece -- Number of brain states in an N-body dynamical scenario according to the universal Bekenstein entropy bound -- Burden and sleeping disorders of family caregivers of Hemodialysis patients with Chronic Kidney Disease-End Stage. A cross-sectional study -- Quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with neuropsychological deficits -- A framework for assessing the impact of information seeking behavior on cancer patients’ long-term prognosis -- Sleeping Disorders and Health Related Quality of Life in Hemodialysis patients with Chronic Renal Disease in Greece -- Subjective Quality of Life, Religiousness and Spiritual Experience in Greek Orthodox Christians: Data from Healthy Aging and Patients with Cardiovascular Disease -- Mini-Mental State Examination: Greek normative data stratified by age and education in a large sample of 925 community-dwelling healthy participants -- The role of the family in the care of Alzheimer patients -- Prevalence of Stroke Cases in Warangal, Telangana Region, India: A Hospital-Based Case Study -- Compliance of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome with treatment following their hospitalization from the Cardiac Coronary Unit -- Using a Virtual Reality Serious Game to Assess the Performance of Older Adults with Frailty -- Characteristics and survival rates in ward patients requiring evaluation by Intensivist in Greece.
    Abstract: The 3rd World Congress on Genetics, Geriatrics, and Neurodegenerative Disease Research (GeNeDis 2018), focuses on recent advances in genetics, geriatrics, and neurodegeneration, ranging from basic science to clinical and pharmaceutical developments. It also provides an international forum for the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and care initiatives. Advanced information technologies are discussed, including the basic research, implementation of medico-social policies, and the European and global issues in the funding of long-term care for elderly people.
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    Pages: X, 155 p. 10 illus., 4 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030326371
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1196
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroanatomy. ; Neurophysiology. ; Developmental neurobiology. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Neuroscience. ; Neuroanatomy. ; Neurophysiology. ; Development of the Nervous System. ; Cognitive Neuroscience.
    Abstract: This monograph, now in its 2nd edition with 31 new chapters and significant updates, is the first book of its kind written specifically for graduate students and clinicians. The monograph is based on the 4-volume treatise, Handbook of the Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders (Springer, 2013; 2nd edition: 2022), the definitive reference for scientists and neurologists in the field of cerebellar neurobiology and related areas. There have been fundamental advances in the basic science and clinical neurology of the cerebellum and its role in sensorimotor function and cognition. Essentials of the Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders makes this large and expanding body of knowledge readily accessible to trainees and clinicians alike. It is organized into easy to read and short chapters that are ideal for students and clinicians. The most common cerebellar disorders encountered in the clinic are covered. The editors are world leaders in the field, and the chapters are authored by an international panel of experts drawn from cerebellar laboratories and ataxia clinics throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Essentials provides a solid grounding in the field of cerebellar research and ataxiology from cerebellar cellular biology and circuity to clinical practice, and it serves as a springboard to a deeper appreciation of both the principles and the complexities of cerebellar neurobiology. Clinicians are expected to have a deep appreciation of cerebellar disorders, not only in specialized ataxia clinics but also in adult and pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and neuropsychology practices, and in outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings. This book is an indispensable resource for students and practitioners navigating the evolving field of cerebellar motor and cognitive neurology. It also links to the more expansive Handbook for those who need to explore the topics in this monograph in greater depth.
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    Pages: XIV, 742 p. 182 illus., 127 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031150708
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Abstract: Based on the 75th Fujihara Seminar held in December 2018 in Tokyo, Japan, this volume explores the latest research on the cerebellum. Contributors seek to examine the cerebellum's role as a unique hub for brain activity and discover new information about its purpose. The discussion is broad, ranging from evolutionary topics to therapeutic strategy and addresses both physiology and pathology. Subjects covered include anatomy, information processing, complex spikes, plasticity, modeling, and spinocerebellar ataxias. The volume is intended to set the stage for the future of cerebellar research and guide both basic and clinical researchers.
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    Pages: XI, 553 p. 136 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030758172
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Pharmacology. ; Psychiatry. ; Pain medicine. ; Neuroscience. ; Behavioral Neuroscience. ; Pharmacology. ; Psychiatry. ; Pain Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: CLINICAL PROFILE AND TREATMENTS -- ADHD in children and adults: diagnosis and prognosis -- Treatment strategies -- Psychostimulants – treatment efficacy and problems -- Recent developments and future options for pharmacological treatments for ADHD -- GENETICS -- Genetics of ADHD (including CNVs) -- Genes , cognitive function and ADHD -- Epigenetics and ADHD -- CO-MORBIDITY -- ADHD and comorbid depression -- ADHD and autism -- Aggression and ADHD -- Obesity and ADHD (+ cytokines?) -- Sleep circadian rhythms and ADHD -- Substance misuse -- ASSESSING BRAIN FUNCTION / DYSFUNCTION -- EEG and ADHD (the skeptical view) -- Update on imaging – with connectivity -- Visual processing substrates for ADHD -- Cortical microstructure / connectivity -- ANIMAL AND IN VITRO STUDIES -- Critique of animal models -- Update on circuits for impulsive behaviour -- Zebrafish -- Update on DA transporter and ADHD -- Arousal, noradrenaline and ADHD -- FUTURE DIRECTIONS -- Stem cells for disease modelling -- Microbiome and ADHD -- Adult ADHD.
    Abstract: New Discoveries in the Behavioral Neuroscience of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder reviews the latest developments in preclinical and clinical research of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As well as updating key chapters that were included in an earlier edition, this volume includes some new topics that are attracting a great deal of interest and point the way to new and promising directions for future research. The chapters follow five main themes: Current perspectives on the clinical profile of ADHD and its treatment, common co-occurring conditions, neurobiological studies examining brain function and genetics, animal and in vitro studies, and future directions. This combination of topics emphasises the translational relevance and validity of preclinical research so as to enable a better understanding of ADHD and to highlight the promising strategies for developing new treatments.
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    Pages: VIII, 501 p. 100 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031118029
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 57
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Nervous system Diseases. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Developmental neurobiology. ; Nutrition   . ; Neuroscience. ; Neurological Disorders. ; Cognitive Neuroscience. ; Development of the Nervous System. ; Nutrition.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Micronutrients and Neurogenesis -- Chapter 2. Vit-E and Cognitive functions: What is the Interplay? -- Chapter 3. Microbiome and micronutrients -- Chapter 4. Iodine and Brain -- Chapter 5. Tocotrienol and Brain -- Chapter 6. Micronutrients and Depression -- Chapter 7. Micronutrients and Epilepsy -- Chapter 8. Iron Deficiency and brain cognitive functions -- Chapter 9. Micronutrients and PD -- Chapter 10. Malnutrition of Micronutrients and the brain disorders -- Chapter 11. Connections between micronutrients, cerebral monoamines and related brain disorders -- Chapter 12. Micronutrients and Autism -- Chapter 13. Edible Bird’s Nest as Brain Food -- Chapter 14. Phytochemicals as Micronutrients: What is Their Therapeutic Promise in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury? -- Chapter 15. Phytochemicals as Micronutrients: What is Their Therapeutic Promise in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease? -- Chapter 16. Nutrigenomics and Brain.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively reviews the relationship between micronutrients and brain in health and diseases. It explains the relationship between micronutrients and brain functions, neurogenesis, and cognitive functions. The book also explores the relationship between micronutrients and brain disorders including depression, epilepsy, PD, and Autism. It further explores the recent advancements in understanding the important role of micronutrients as therapeutics in various brain disorders like TBI and AD. Lastly, it presents an overview of micronutrients as neuroprotective agents along with the main principles of nutrigenomics.
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    Pages: XVII, 308 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811664670
    Series Statement: Nutritional Neurosciences,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Cognitive psychology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry. ; Philosophy of mind. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Cognitive Psychology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry. ; Philosophy of Mind. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Learning the Languages -- Humanity’s Search for Mind and the Subject: A Brief Review of the Evolution of Neuropsychobiology -- An “Ideographic,” Suprapersonal Language of Rules and Universal Symbols: Alwyn Scott and Nonlinear Dynamics -- A “Demotic,” First-Person Language of the Individual and the Social System: Apuleius and the Myth of Psyche -- The Language of the Objective Observer: Gerald Edelman and Neurodarwinism: Antonio Damasio and the Feeling of Knowing -- Seeking the Understanding -- Consciousness -- The Unconscious -- The Database -- Affectivity -- The Neural/Mental Gap: Intuition, Self and Ego, a Trilingual Map -- Applying the Knowledge -- The Three Languages and Science: A New Scientific Paradigm? -- The Three Languages and Treatment -- The Psychotherapeutic Dialogue: Intersubjectivity -- The Role of a New Science for Psyche Upon Society and Culture.
    Abstract: The study of the brain-mind complex has been hampered by the dichotomy between objective biological neuroscience and subjective psychological science. The two antithetical avenues of research are partly responsible for the failure to unravel the transformation of neural events into mental images: how matter becomes imagination, and vice versa; is the brain’s consciousness equivalent to Ego consciousness? Is the ego the self? In its new and updated edition, “The Rosetta Stone of the Human Mind: Three Languages to Integrate Neurobiology and Psychology” illustrates how the simultaneous use of the languages of neurobiology, of mathematics, and of the humanities, enriches the understanding of the neural and mental realms and adds new dimensions to our perception of neuropsychological events. Dr. Sanguineti shows how the two seemingly dichotomous approaches are similar in what they describe, and he explores how the awareness and application of these perspectives are helpful in getting a deeper theoretical grasp on major mental events, giving us a better understanding of individual minds, and fostering a more integrated therapeutic intervention. The intended readers include neuroscientists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and anyone interested in the human mind. Describes a model integrating biological neuroscience principles, subjective psychological science, and nonlinear physics and mathematics Offers a wide-ranging, holistic exploration of the mind and its conscious and unconscious realms, using myth, art, philosophy, neurobiology and basic sciences Introduces the future new paradigm for emergent science, the Poem, to replace the outdated classical reductionistic paradigm of the Machine.
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    Pages: XXII, 167 p. 25 illus., 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030864156
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Psychiatry. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Psychiatry. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.
    Abstract: The Dictionary of Hallucinations, second edition, is an alphabetical listing of issues pertaining to hallucinations and other misperceptions. They can be roughly divided into four categories: 1. Definitions of individual hallucinatory symptoms 2. Medical conditions and substances associated with the mediation of hallucinations 3. Historical figures who are known to have experienced hallucinations 4. Miscellaneous issues Each of the definitions of individual hallucinatory symptoms includes: a definition of the term its etymological origin the year of introduction (if known) a reference to the author or authors who introduced the term (if known) a description of the current use a brief explanation of the etiology and pathophysiology of the symptom at hand (if known) references to related terms references to the literature The second edition of A Dictionary of Hallucinations serves as a reference manual for neuroscientists, psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, psychologists, neurologists, historians of psychiatry, general practitioners, and academics dealing professionally with concepts of hallucinations and other sensory deceptions. This new edition provides updated information and references, and includes newly discovered hallucinations, bringing together contributions by other authorities within the field, with all the entries edited by Prof. Blom.
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    Pages: XXVI, 790 p. 604 illus., 364 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031252488
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Proteins. ; Nervous system Diseases. ; Genetics. ; Neuroscience. ; Proteins. ; Neurological Disorders. ; Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Proteins Commonly Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Chapter 2. Protein Aggregation and Recycling -- Chapter 3. Neuron Membrane and Trafficking Protein Kinases (PKA&B) involved in ASD -- Chapter 4. Proteomic profiling in children with ASD -- Chapter 5. Molecular Protein biomarkers for developing diagnostics and therapeutic interventions.Gene Regulation in Autism. OR Neurodevelopmental Epigenomics -- Chapter 6. Chromatin and Epigenetic Regulation in ASD -- Chapter 7. Autism and the Scaffolding Protein Neurobeachin -- Chapter 8. Genomic Profiling in ADHD subjects -- Chapter 9. ADHD and Epigenetics Regulation -- Chapter 10. Proteomic Approach in ADHD -- Chapter 11. DHD and the Dopamine Transporter (DAT) -- Chapter 12. Protein Kinases involved in ADHD -- Chapter 13. ADHD and Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 – CAM 1 (CADM1 gene) -- Chapter 14. ASD and Cell Adhesion Molecule Astrotactin -- Chapter 15. Possible therapeutic interventions through proteins in ADHD.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively reviews the proteins associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It also discusses the interactions of the associated-proteins, like bromodomain-containing proteins (BCPs), kinases, synaptic proteins, scaffolding proteins, transcriptional factors, and DNA-binding proteins at the subcellular and molecular levels. The book also explores the potential of these proteins as a druggable target and a biomarker in the neurodevelopmental disorders. The book further explores the recent advancements in understanding the important role of epigenetic factors in predisposition to these diseases. Lastly, it presents genetic factors that lead to variation in gene expression in these diseases, disorders management via diet intervention and the future potential of stem cell therapy.
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    Pages: XV, 339 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811597817
    Series Statement: Nutritional Neurosciences,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Neuropsychology. ; Pharmacology. ; Neuropharmacology. ; Psychiatry. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Pharmacology. ; Neuropharmacology. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Treatments Against Glutamatergic Excitotoxicity in Ischemic Stroke -- Definitions and Concepts of Stress -- Role of Glutamatergic Neurotransmission in the Pathophysiology of Stress-Related Disorders and Chronic Stress Response -- Current Glutamatergic Treatments and Future Directions for Glutamate-Based Management of Chronic Stress and Stress-Related Disorders -- The Role of the Glutamate System in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Glutamate-Based Treatments -- Glutamate in Migraine Neurobiology and Treatment -- Astrocyte Glutamate Transporter EAAT2 in Alzheimer Dementia -- The Glutamatergic System as a Target for the Development of New Pharmacological Treatments of Bipolar Disorder -- CNS Glutamate in Impulsive Aggression -- Glutamatergic Treatments for Parkinsons' Disease -- The Modulation of Glutamatergic Signaling as a Potential Therapeutic Strategy for Major Depression -- Glutamate-Based Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Motor Neuron Disease -- Modulation of Glutamate for Chronic Pain Management -- Pharmacological Role of Glutamate Transporters in Substance Use Disorders -- Glutamate in Multiple Sclerosis: From Pathophysiology to Treatments -- The Role of Glutamate Dysregulation in the Etiology of ADHD -- Glutamate, Glutamatergic Drugs and Schizophrenia -- Glutamate and Epilepsy: An Insight from Temporal Lobe Epilepsy -- Glutamate Function in Anxiety Disorders and OCD: Evidence from Clinical and Translational Studies -- Modulators of Glutamatergic Signaling as Potential Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
    Abstract: This volume provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in targeting glutamate signaling for the treatment of major psychiatric and neurological disorders. It draws on the latest findings in glutamate neurobiology and offers valuable insights into the application of translational principles in neuroscience drug discovery and development. In each chapter, glutamate as a neurotransmitter, its receptors and transporters, and their interplay with other neurotransmitters and neurotrophic factors, are discussed in the context of a specific, highly prevalent and disabling CNS disease. Most recent and detailed information is provided on Ischemic Stroke, Chronic Stress, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Alzheimer’s Dementia, Schizophrenia, Impulsive Aggression, Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Chronic Pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Migraine, Epilepsy and Anxiety disorders. Moreover, the book includes an extensive overview of glutamatergic treatments already available on the market, and those which are currently in pharmaceutical drug development pipelines. The primary beneficiaries will be neurology and psychiatry specialists and residents, neuroscientists, neuropharmacologists, pharmaceutical industry and clinical research organization professionals, academics, and clinicians working with psychiatric and neurological patients with comorbidities such as cardiologists, pulmonologists, and endocrinologists. This book will also appeal to psychiatry and neurology subspecialists and clinicians working in neuroscience labs seeking an easy-to-understand yet comprehensive overview of contemporary evidence-based clinical insights backed by basic science (preclinical) research evidence. Given its scope, the book is also a unique and indispensable resource for both preclinical and clinical neuroscientists, medical advisors, and clinical research specialists in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, it will appeal to neuroscience and neuropsychopharmacology students and guide them through the complexities of glutamate involvement in the pathophysiology of the most common debilitating brain diseases with high unmet medical needs.
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    Pages: XXXV, 600 p. 43 illus., 40 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030874803
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neural circuitry. ; Bioinformatics. ; Computer science. ; Neuroscience. ; Neural Circuits. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Computer Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I. Cellular Scale -- Chapter 1. Modelling Neurons in 3D at the Nanoscale -- Chapter 2. Modelling Dendrites and Spatially-Distributed Neuronal Membrane Properties -- Chapter 3. A User's Guide to Generalized Integrate-and-Fire Models -- Chapter 4. Neuron-glia Interactions and Brain Circuits -- Chapter 5. Short-term Synaptic Plasticity: Microscopic Modelling and (some) Computational Implications -- PART II. Molecular Scale -- Chapter 6. The Mean Field Approach for Populations of Spiking Neurons -- Chapter 7. Multidimensional Dynamical Systems with Noise -- Chapter 8. Computing Extracellular Electric Potentials from Neuronal Simulations -- Chapter 9. Bringing Anatomical Information into Neuronal Network Models -- PART III. Network Scale -- Chapter 10. Computational Concepts for Reconstructing and Simulating Brain Tissue -- Chapter 11. Reconstruction of the Hippocampus -- Chapter 12. Challenges for Place and Grid Cell Models -- Chapter 13. Whole-Brain Modelling: Past, Present, and Future.
    Abstract: This volume offers an up-to-date overview of essential concepts and modern approaches to computational modelling, including the use of experimental techniques related to or directly inspired by them. The book introduces, at increasing levels of complexity and with the non-specialist in mind, state-of-the-art topics ranging from single-cell and molecular descriptions to circuits and networks. Four major themes are covered, including subcellular modelling of ion channels and signalling pathways at the molecular level, single-cell modelling at different levels of spatial complexity, network modelling from local microcircuits to large-scale simulations of entire brain areas and practical examples. Each chapter presents a systematic overview of a specific topic and provides the reader with the fundamental tools needed to understand the computational modelling of neural dynamics. This book is aimed at experimenters and graduate students with little or no prior knowledge of modelling who are interested in learning about computational models from the single molecule to the inter-areal communication of brain structures. The book will appeal to computational neuroscientists, engineers, physicists and mathematicians interested in contributing to the field of neuroscience. Chapters 6, 10 and 11 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. .
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    Pages: XII, 359 p. 115 illus., 94 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030894399
    Series Statement: Cellular Neuroscience, Neural Circuits and Systems Neuroscience, 1359
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Pharmacology. ; Neuroscience. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Overview of the relationship between aluminum exposure and health of human being.-Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Human Exposure to Aluminum -- Chapter 3 Entry and Deposit of Aluminum in Brain -- Chapter 4 Aluminum as a CNS and immune system toxin across the life span.-Chapter 5 Occupational exposure to aluminum and cognitive impairment -- Chapter 6 Debated relationship between Exposure to Aluminum in Daily Life and Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 7 Animal Model of Aluminum-Induced Alzheimer’s like Disease -- Chapter 8 Aluminum-induced AD-like Pathological Features.-Chapter 9 Aluminum induced neural cells death -- Chapter 10 Aluminum-Induced Electrophysiological Variation, Synaptic Plasticity Impairment, and Related Mechanism.-Chapter 11 Cross Talk Between Aluminum and Genetic Susceptibility -- Chapter 12 Epigenetic modification in aluminum-induced neuron death and synaptic impairment -- Chapter 13 Neurotoxic effects of aluminum and aluminum alloy nanoparticles(TBD) -- Chapter 14 Alumina nanoparticles induced neurotoxic and neurodevelopmental toxic effects.
    Abstract: This book reviews the scientific literature and the authors’ own research linking aluminum neurotoxicity with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It focuses on aluminum levels in the brain, region-specific and subcellular distribution, its relation to neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid beta—the pathological features of AD, and the possible mechanism of aluminum inducing these pathological features. Further, the book stresses the importance of aluminum’s complex speciation chemistry in relation to biology, and details aluminum’s mechanism in oxidative stress and cell death, especially in connection with apoptosis and necroptosis. The electrophysiological variation and synaptic plasticity induced by aluminum are covered, while the metal’s debatable role in AD and the cross-talk between aluminum and genetic susceptibility are also discussed, and more recently the relationship between aluminum-induced epigenetic modification on DNA and non-coding RNAs and neuron death and synaptic impairment. The second edition updates eight chapters according to the most recent researches. Content about aluminum-induced AD-like pathological features, neurotoxic effects of aluminum and aluminum alloy nanoparticles(TBD) and alumina nanoparticles induced neurotoxic and neurodevelopmental toxic effects is also added. In closing, this book provides readers with a systematic summary of aluminum neurotoxicity.
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    Pages: XVIII, 313 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819915927
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Behavioral pathophysiology and psychological implications for sleep disorder in dementia -- Chapter 2. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key player in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorders and Alzheimer's disease -- Chapter 3. The pathogenesis and complications associated with autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer ’s disease: A Comparative study -- Chapter 4. Impact of common natural compound in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease -- Chapter 5. Mapping a link between mercury-toxicity and Alzheimer disease -- Chapter 6. Drug therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Cholinesterase inhibitors, NMDA Antagonists -- Chapter 7. Therapeutic potential of polyphenols in Alzheimer's therapy: Broad-spectrum and minimal side effects as key aspects -- Chapter 8. recent advances in Alzheimer's disease in relation to cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonists -- Chapter 9. Genetic basis of psychotic illnesses: A comprehensive overview RNA Secondary structures in neurodegeneration -- Chapter 10. RNA secondary structures in neurodegeneration -- Chapter 11. Immunotherapy: An approach to treat Alzheimer's disease and autism spectrum disorders -- Chapter 12. Alzheimer's disease (AD) - Physiological barriers for therapy and Nanotechnological applications in the treatment -- Chapter 13. Autism spectrum disorder relationship between sleep and behavior: The effect of sleep variability exploration -- Chapter 14. Role of impaired ABC transporters in Alzheimer’s disease -- Chapter 15. Cognitive impairment and rehabilitation of children and adults with autism spectrum disorder.
    Abstract: This book talks about the multidimensional biological etiology of Alzheimer’s disease and autism spectrum disorder which leads to distinctive ways of perception, thinking and learning in affected individuals. It provides a deeper emphasis on the need for early diagnosis, continuous assessment of patients and the proper educational methods and environment required towards enabling people affected with these disorders capable of evolving and learning. This book explores alternative solutions for autism spectrum disorder based on the theory of brain plasticity, the relationship between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system along with genetic factors and toxic metal exposures which are responsible for the oxidative damage resulting in a decreased ability of the patients to use objects or response to auditory stimuli. It also identifies and provides the latest research towards dealing with memory loss, which is the first sign of cognitive impairment followed by behavioral disturbances. These symptoms are associated with a rigorous neuronal decline and the appearance of two brain lesions, senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, which are mainly composed of Aβ and hyper phosphorylated tau protein respectively. This book also provides the latest research towards reducing autism disorder severity such as targeting the disease with symptomatic treatments such as cholinesterase inhibitors, NMDA receptor antagonist, β-secretase and γ-secretase inhibitors, α-secretase stimulators, tau inhibitors, immunotherapy, nutraceuticals, and nano drugs. This book will not only be a good resource for professors and lecturers teaching in the area of neuroscience, medicine, biochemistry, neuroinformatics, and nanotechnology, etc. but also for professionals working in the field of occupational therapy and geriatric clinics and rehabilitation.
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    Pages: XI, 314 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811645587
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Establishing the molecular and functional diversity of spinal motoneurons -- Chloride homeostasis in developing motoneurons -- Normal development and pathology of motoneurons: anatomy, electrophysiological properties, firing patterns and circuit connectivity -- Homeostatic regulation of motoneuron properties in development -- Homeostatic plasticity of the mammalian neuromuscular junction -- Diversity of mammalian motoneurons and motor units -- Synaptic projections of motoneurons within the spinal cord -- Recruitment of motoneurons -- Electrical properties of adult mammalian motoneurons.-The cellular basis for the generation of firing patterns in human motor units -- Motoneuronal regulation of central pattern generator and network function -- Extraocular motoneurons and neurotrophism -- Motoneuron diseases -- Electrical and morphological properties of developing motoneurons in postnatal mice and early abnormalities in sod1 transgenic mice -- From physiological properties to selective vulnerability of motor units in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. .
    Abstract: This book aims to provide a comprehensive and timely review of new findings in motoneuron research. Recent findings have revealed that motoneurons are more complex and have more extensive functions than previously imagined. Some of the molecular and genetic pathways that orchestrate the development of motoneurons have been discovered, as have the mechanisms responsible for the selective innervation of muscles by specific pools of motoneurons. These novel findings are revolutionizing ideas about the function of motoneurons and have important implications for motoneuron disease. Chapters from several of the foremost figures in the field are included in this book and will emphasize how basic science is the engine driving the discovery of novel treatments for degenerative motoneuron diseases. Cutting edge developments in the use of pluripotent stem cells to correct motoneuron disease will be also be covered. This book would be useful to students of basic motoneuron physiology, locomotor behavior and motor control. This book would also be of interest to professional neuroscientists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons.
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    Pages: XII, 400 p. 81 illus., 64 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031071676
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 28
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Cognitive psychology. ; Nutrition   . ; Neuropsychology. ; Neuroscience. ; Cognitive Psychology. ; Nutrition. ; Neuropsychology.
    Description / Table of Contents: SECTION I Food, Brain function, and Behavior- Chapter 1: Food and brain development (Ramya Nadig) -- Chapter 2: Nutrition and brain functions in Health and Disease (Heba Mansour) -- Chapter 3: Nutrition, cognitive functions, and emotions (Rasoul Ghasemi) -- Chapter 4: Ketogenic diet: Implications for treatment and injury in neuropsychiatry and motor functioning (fatima dakroub) -- Chapter 5: Effects of malnutrition on brain development (Pranshul Sethi) -- Chapter 6: Nutrition, neurotransmitters, and behavior (Sumit Srivastav) -- Chapter 7: OMICS in Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease (Sumit Srivastav) -- SECTION II Psychiatric disorders related to nutrition: deficiency or overload -- Chapter 8: Effects of Depression and Antidepressant Therapy on Serum Zinc Levels (Samer El Hayek) -- Chapter 9: Nutrition and Depression (Ramdas Ransing) -- Chapter 10: Nutritional Deficiencies in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Possible Treatment Interventions (Samer El Hayek) -- Chapter 11: Caffeine, Mental wellbeing, and Psychiatric Disorders (Ahmed Radwan) -- Chapter 12: Biopsychology of chocolate craving (Laura Orsolini) -- Chapter13: Food addiction (Samer El Hayek) -- Chapter 14: Nutrition and Anxiety disorders (Ramli Musa) -- Chapter 15: Nutrition and substance use disorder (Zehra Batool) -- Chapter 16: Nutrition and Psychiatric Disorders: Focus on Schizophrenia (Heba Mansour) -- Chapter 17: High fat diet and psychiatric disorders: what is the interplay? (Pranshul Sethi).
    Abstract: The book comprehensively reviews the role of nutrition in psychiatric disorders. It provides mechanistic insights into the effects of nutrition on metabolic pathways, mitochondrial nutrients, neurodegeneration and CNS disorders, cell signaling, and neuronal functions. The book further highlights the role of diet in preventing and treating mental health and modifying drug treatment effects. Further, it explores the relationship between nutrition and psychiatric disorders, including depression, autism, anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, and OCD. The book further explores the recent advancements in understanding the important role of nutrients as therapeutics in various psychiatric disorders. Lastly, it presents an overview of nutrients as neuroprotective agents along with the main principles of nutrigenomics. The book is essential reading for neuroscientists interested interest in food therapeutic strategies.
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    Pages: XVIII, 383 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811950216
    Series Statement: Nutritional Neurosciences,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Neurophysiology. ; Neuropharmacology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Neurophysiology. ; Neuropharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Molecular Biomarkers.Somatic instability/Telomeres,- Genetic modifiers -- Current clinical trial biomarkers.-Pharmacodynamic biomarkers for Htt-lowering therapeutics.-Inflammatory biomarkers.-Sleep dysregulation markers.-Mitochondrial/Oxidative stress biomarkers.-Microbiomics -- Metabolomics.-Proteomics.-Transcriptomics.-Lipidomics.-Imaging marker overview.-Retinal imaging biomarkers -- MRI - non-invasive functional MRI measures -- The evolution of clinical trial methodology.-Digital biomarkers -- The future of telehealth -- Summary and future trends.
    Abstract: Huntington’s disease (HD) is a fatal, inherited, neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by chorea, motor instabilities, psychiatric manifestations and cognitive decline. Early genetic testing provides an opportunity for clinical interventions aimed at delaying onset and/or slowing progression of disease; however, current treatments for HD are limited, with only two FDA-approved drugs available to manage chorea. Encouragingly, however, several disease-modifying treatment approaches are in the therapeutic pipeline, with more than 200 clinical studies, and many more preclinical studies, in the works. Robust and reliable biomarkers are needed to predict disease onset, monitor disease progression and assess treatment responses. More specifically, biomarkers to stratify patients for clinical trials and biomarkers to track drug efficacy will certainly lead to improved clinical trial design and success. This book represents the first book focused solely on biomarkers for HD and represents a distinct resource that will be informative, not only for clinicians and those involved in clinical trial design, but also for a wide range of neurodegenerative disease researchers. This edited volume is written by top leaders in the field, and takes a cross-disciplinary approach to cover a broad spectrum of biomarker types, in order to provide the latest advances in the development of biochemical, molecular, imaging and digital biomarkers that have been investigated for HD. With the ultimate goal of treating patients, the development of disease-associated biomarkers has never been more important.
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    Pages: XVI, 475 p. 42 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031328152
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Stem cells. ; Neuroscience. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Stem Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 General considerations -- Human iPS for clinical applications and cellular products -- 3D-printed iPS disease models -- Part 2 CNS iPSC and organoids -- iPS-derived neurons and brain organoids from patients (brain) -- iPS-derived RGCs (eye) -- iPS-derived glia (brain) -- iPSC to model blood-brain barrier endothelial cells -- Part 3 iPSC-derived nociceptive neurons -- IPSC-based peripheral nerve modeling -- Part 4 Non-neuronal specialized cell types -- iPSC-based drug screening of differentiated cardiomyocyte subtypes -- iPSC-based cardiac disease modeling: from cell to tissue -- iPSC-derived corneal endothelial cell -- iPSC-derived trabecular meshwork (eye) -- iPSC for in vitro disease modeling of diabetes.
    Abstract: Since their development a decade ago, human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) have revolutionized the study of human disease, given rise to regenerative medicine technologies, and provided exceptional opportunities for pharmacologic research. These cells provide an essentially unlimited supply of cell types that are difficult to obtain from patients, such as neurons or cardiomyocytes, or are difficult to maintain in primary cell culture. iPSC can be obtained from patients afflicted with a particular disease but, in combination with recently developed gene editing techniques, can also be modified to generate disease models. Moreover, the new techniques of 3 Dimensional printing and materials science facilitate the generation of organoids that can mirror organs under disease conditions. These properties make iPSC powerful tools to study how diseases develop and how they may be treated. In addition, iPSC can also be used to treat conditions in which the target cell population has been lost and such regenerative approaches hold great promise for currently untreatable diseases, including cardiac failure or photoreceptor degenerations.
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    Pages: VIII, 332 p. 100 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031423499
    Series Statement: Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, 281
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Physical geography. ; Computer simulation. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Physical Geography. ; Computer Modelling. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Some remarks on sustainable development -- Chapter2. Structure and operation of systems, models of the global earth system -- Chapter3. The global earth system at the beginning of the 21st century -- Chapter4. Steps towards realising global sustainable development.
    Abstract: This book applies system theory to analyze the operation and structure of the complex earth surface system, including the interactions between society and nature that cause environmental degradation and threats to human populations. The possible ways to harmonize the operation of a global society as a complex system using the United Nation sustainable development goals are investigated, as well as the major efforts currently implemented to achieve this objective and why many are unsuccessful. Readers will learn this material through case studies that assess the essential conditions required to occupy a planet sustainably, and examine the complex interactions between society and nature in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and outer layers of the lithosphere. The book is written for undergraduate students in geography, earth sciences, environmental sciences, and ecology, and will also appeal to environmental agency employees, nature protection representatives, teachers, and researchers. .
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    Pages: XVIII, 292 p. 143 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030216450
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- PART I: Virtual Water and Water Footprint Accounting -- The Concepts of Virtual Water and Water Footprint -- Water Footprint Accounting Method -- PART II: Evaluation of Water Stresses Based on WFs -- Studies on the Evaluation of Water Footprints at Various Regional Scales -- Principal Water Stress Analysis Indexes and Approaches Based on WFs -- PART III: Study Cases: Water Stress Evaluation Under Multiple Regional Scales -- Study Cases: Water Stresses Evaluation at the Provincial Scale —the Zhejiang Province Case Study -- Study Case: Evaluation of Water Stresses at the River Basin Scale — the Haihe River Basin Case Study -- Case Study: Evaluation of Water Stresses at the City Scale —Dalian -- Comparisons of the Major Indexes on Water Stresses Analysis under Multiple Regional Scales -- PART IV: Water Footprint Accounting Application in Water Management Strategies -- Influencing Factors Analysis of Water Footprint Based on Extended STIRPAT Model -- Optimal Water Utilization and Allocation Strategy based on Water Footprint Accounting -- Conclusions. .
    Abstract: Based on the water footprint (WF) concept, this book reviews WF-based water stress evaluation methods at the city, provincial and river basin levels respectively. In addition, it explores the factors that influence regional water footprint in the spatial sequence via the extended STIRPAT model. Highlighting the utilization of WF accounting in sustainable water management, one of the book’s goals is to establish the optimization model of water allocation in various industrial sectors. Based on WF accounting, which thoroughly considers the water input for production, the relevant intermediate water inputs, and the water amount for wastewater discharge dilutions, the book provides a wealth of insights for scholars and practitioners with an interest in water resources and environmental management. In addition, it exhibits a scientific plan for regional water resource utilization and allocation, helping relieve regional water shortages.
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    Pages: XVI, 149 p. 48 illus., 46 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811502347
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Sustainability. ; Urban Sociology. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 General Introduction -- Chapter 2 Understanding the Temporary Appropriation in Relationship to Social Sustainability -- Chapter 3 Between Assemblages and Temporary Appropriation: The Case of Mexico City -- Chapter 4 Temporary Appropriation and Informality -- Chapter 5 Ongoing Appropriation: Invisible Seattle and Red May -- Chapter 6 Temporary Appropriation and Public Space: Assessing the CPTED Principle of Activity Support -- Chapter 7 Temporary Appropriation of Public Spaces: The Influence of Outdoor Comfort -- Chapter 8 Origins of Informality: Examining the Historical and Spatial Roots of Informal Day-Labor Hiring Sites -- Chapter 9 Unsheltered Homelessness and the Right to Metabolism: An Urban Political Ecology of Health and Sustainability -- Chapter 10 Temporary Appropriation in Shanghai and Hong Kong: Two Study Cases Assessing the Resilience of Women Faced With the Lack of Affordable Housing -- Chapter 11 (Temporary) Appropriation (Of Space), Makassar, and Urban Kampung -- Chapter 12 Extending Temporary Appropriation Through Architecture: The Role of Adaptive Reuse in Shaping New Zealand’s Built Environment -- Chapter 13 Using the Street in Mexico City Centre: Temporary Appropriation of Public Space Vs Legislation Governing Street Use -- Chapter 14 Transforming Everyday Public Space: Human Appropriations in Search for Citizenship and Urban Well-Being -- Chapter 15 General Conclusion. .
    Abstract: This book conceptualises and illustrates temporary appropriation as an urban phenomenon, exploring its contributions to citizenship, urban social sustainability and urban health. It explains how some forms of appropriation can be subversive, existing in a grey area between legal and illegal activities in the city. The book explores the complex and the multi-scalar nature of temporary appropriation, and touches on its relationship to issues such as: sustainability and building re-use; culture; inclusivity, including socio-spatial inclusion; streetscape design; homelessness; and regulations controlling the use of public spaces. The book focuses on temporary appropriation as a necessity of adapting human needs in a city, highlighting the flexibility that is needed within urban planning and the further research that should be undertaken in this area. The book utilises case studies of Auckland, Algiers and Mexico City, and other cities with diverse cultural and historical backgrounds, to explore how planning, design and development can occur whilst maintaining community diversity and resilience. Since urban populations are certain to grow further, this is a key topic for understanding urban dynamics, and this book will be of interest to academics and practitioners alike.
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    Pages: XXVI, 256 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030321208
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Human geography. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Human Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Existing Footprinting Methods and the Need for Regional Ecological Planning in the USA -- The Urban Metabolism and Flows of the Anthroposphere -- The Dissipative Ecological Unit (DEU) as Organizing Principle for Metabolic Analysis of Counties -- Calculations and Data Sources for the County Diagnostic Method -- A Case Study Application of the County Diagnostic to the Eastern Temperate Forest Ecoregion -- Comparative Vertical Waveform Diagrams for Cases and Interpretation of Case Study Results.
    Abstract: The county diagnostic method is a spatially explicit, unit specific, component expanded regional environmental footprint framework for the USA designed by Bryce Lawrence to compare the influence of ecoregions on poly‐factorial environmental footprints. This 'diagnostic assessment' quantifies and compares the flows of food, water, energy, carbon, municipal solid waste, wastewater and spatial extent of ecosystem conservation. The county diagnostic fills the gap in regional environmental planning in the USA by bridging urban and state level planning. Contents Existing Footprinting Methods and the Need for Regional Ecological Planning in the USA The Urban Metabolism and Flows of the Anthroposphere The Dissipative Ecological Unit (DEU) as Organizing Principle for Metabolic Analysis of Counties Calculations and Data Sources for the County Diagnostic Method A Case Study Application of the County Diagnostic to the Eastern Temperate Forest Ecoregion Comparative Vertical Waveform Diagrams for Cases and Interpretation of Case Study Results Target Groups Researchers, lecturers and students of landscape ecology, landscape and ecological planning, environmental and regional planning, landscape architecture County engineers and managers, councils of government (COGs), regional planners in public and private practice, US environmental management agencies The Author Dr. Bryce Lawrence is a research scientist and educator at the Department of Landscape Ecology and Landscape Planning at the TU Dortmund University’s Faculty of Spatial Planning in Germany.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783658286163
    Series Statement: Beiträge zur Landschafts- und Umweltplanung I Contributions to Landscape and Environmental Planning,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Economics. ; Business ethics. ; Sustainability. ; Economics. ; Business Ethics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- An Evolving Relationship -- Understanding Business Drivers -- Scale and Perspective -- The Process -- Obstacles and How to Overcome Them -- Monitoring, Metrics, and Recognition -- Education -- Climate Change -- Building a Culture of Corporate Conservation -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index.
    Abstract: "Under Margaret's leadership, the Wildlife Habitat Council helped General Motors streamline our conservation efforts across our global facilities, putting a strong framework in place to create measurable environmental results, as well as business value. In this book, she gives everyone the tools to create beautiful and sustainable corporate lands, offer opportunities for employee engagement, and support the communities where we live and work. Dane Parker, Vice President of Sustainable Workplaces, General Motors "Our economy and society depend on a healthy, natural world. This book tells a powerful story about how critical the business community, with its vast land holdings, is to solving the dual crises of biodiversity loss and rampant climate change. O'Gorman then shows us how to build a strategic program of conservation that works for business and the planet. This well-written and enjoyable book is an important read for those who want to leverage business to build a thriving world. Andrew Winston, advisor to multinationals and author of "Green to Gold" and "The Big Pivot" "Again and again, business is called on to be part of the solution to environmental, climate, and community problems. Margaret O'Gorman presents a practical approach to mainstream nature into industry, and in so doing, bring benefit to communities and address climate concerns. Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland; Chair, Mary Robinson Foundation–Climate Justice; Chair, The Elders "Margaret O'Gorman's masterful book is an encouraging revelation: a wonderfully written, thoughtful analysis and compilation of the little-heralded world of corporate effort at better environmental behavior. Complete with thoughtful commentary and recommendations, it should be required reading for corporate leadership and the environmental leaders who work with them. Thomas E. Lovejoy, University Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University.
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    Pages: XIV, 262 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9781610919418
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Social structure. ; Equality. ; Human Geography. ; Urban Sociology. ; Social Structure.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The Status Quo: Observations on a Gentrified Harlem -- 2. Rise and Fall: Harlem Renaissance and Ghettoization -- 3. Urban Poverty in Theory -- 4. Public Housing -- 5. Listening to Harlem: Tenants, Activists, Experts -- Conclusion: Understanding Harlem: The Making of a Mixed-Income Neighbo.
    Abstract: This book provides insights in how the lack of coherent social policy leads to the displacement of vulnerable low-income families in inner-city neighborhoods facing gentrification. First, it makes a case for how social policy by its racist setup has failed vulnerable families in the history of U.S. public housing. Second, it shows that today’s public housing transformation puts the same disadvantaged socio-economic clientele at risk, while the neighborhoods they call their homes are taken over by gentrification. It raises the powerful argument that the continuing privatization of Housing Authorities in the U.S. will likely lead to greater income diversity in formerly neglected neighborhoods, but it will happen at the expense of vulnerable families being displaced and resegregated further outside the city, if no regulatory planning measures for their protection are initiated by the government. By providing a solid empirical portrait of public housing in New York City’s Harlem, this book provides a great resource to students, academics and planners interested in gentrification with specific concern for race and class. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 75 p. 2 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030428495
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Human geography. ; Environmental policy. ; Physical geography. ; Sustainability. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Policy. ; Physical Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1: Introduction: Localizing SDG Goals and empowering cities and communities in North America for sustainability -- SectionI: City & Regional Localization of SDGs -- Chapter2: Localizing the SGDs in Baltimore: Challenges and Opportunities of the USA Sustainable Cities Initiative -- Chapter3: Los Angeles: Measuring Its Ambition to Achieve the SDGs -- Chapter4: The Idea of Sustainability and the Houston Region -- SectionII: Programs and Tools to support the implementation of the SDGs -- Chapter5: Making the SDGs Relevant for Cities: Using the Community Capital Tool in British Columbia -- Chapter6: How Local Communities Can Align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Santa Cruz County Case Study -- SectionIII: Mobilizing Local SDG efforts across North America -- Chapter7: Top-down and Bottom-Up Approaches to the SDG-Monitoring Challenge -- Chapter8: Data for Good for All – Enabling All Communities to Track Progress Towards SDG Implementation -- SectionIV: Developing new methods and data to localize SDGs -- Chapter9: Helping the Neighborhood Create Indicators for Sustainable Housing Planning, Sustainable Development Goal #11 Sustainable Cities & Communities -- Chapter10: How the Youth Social Enterprise (YSE) Model Supports the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal #8 Economic Growth and Decent Work in American Cities -- SectionV: Goals, Targets and Indicators for Localizing SDGs in the US -- Chapter11: Proposed Local SDG Indicators for US Cities and Communities.
    Abstract: This volume presents North American best practices and perspectives on developing, managing and monitoring indicators to track development progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in local communities and cities. In 4 main sections, the book presents and frames the many ways in which community indicator programs are either integrating or retooling to integrate the SDGs into their existing frameworks, or how they are developing new programs to track and report progress on the SDGs. This is the first volume that focuses on SDG adoption within the context of North Americans cities and communities, and the unique issues and opportunities prevalent in these settings. The chapters are developed by experienced academics and practitioners of community planning and sustainable development, and will add broad perspective on public policy, organizational management, information management and data visualization. This volume presents a case-study approach to chapters, offering lessons that can be used by three main audiences: 1) teachers and researchers in areas of urban, regional, and environmental planning, urban development, and public policy; 2) professional planners, decision-makers, and urban managers; and 3) sustainability activists and interested groups.
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    Pages: VII, 160 p. 118 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030591731
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Urban economics. ; Technological innovations. ; Sustainability. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Urban Economics. ; Innovation and Technology Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Sustainable Living Spaces and Open Digital Innovation Hub -- Water -- Energy -- Food -- Enabling Technology: Internet of Things(IOT) -- Home Management System: Artifical Intelligence -- Demand Response and Smart Charging -- Blockchain and Peer-to-Peer Trading.
    Abstract: This book presents an in-depth study to show that a sustainable future urban life is possible. To build a safer and more sustainable future, as humankind, we would like to use more renewable energy, increase energy efficiency, reduce our carbon and water footprints in all economic sectors. The increasing population and humans’ ever-increasing demand for consumption pose another question whether the world’s resources are sufficient for present and future generations. Fair access to water, energy, and food is the objective for all. In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, scientists, researchers, engineers, and policymakers worldwide are working hard to achieve these objectives. To answer all these challenges, we would like to introduce the core of Smart Cities of the future, the building block of the future’s urban life: Open Digital Innovation Hub (ODIH). ODIH will serve as the ‘Home of the Future’, a fully digitalised and smart, self-sustaining building that answers all the motivation we highlight here. In ODIH, we introduce a living space that produces its water, energy, and food by minimising carbon and water footprints thanks to the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain technologies. It will also serve as an open innovation environment for start-ups and entrepreneurs who wish to integrate their solutions into the infrastructure of ODIH and test those in real-time. We believe this will be a true open innovation test-bed for new business models.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 258 p. 162 illus., 140 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030750930
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental health. ; Soil science. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Health. ; Soil Science. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. COVID-19: An Opportunity for Smart and Sustainable Cities in India -- Chapter 2. Re-assessment of Urban Sustainability and Food Security in the light of COVID-19 -- Chapter 3. Disruptive Mobility in pre-and post-COVID times: App-based Shared Mobility in Indian Cities- a Case of Bengaluru -- Chapter 4. Finding the Long-Lost Path: Developing Environmental Awareness through the Pandemic -- Chapter 5. The Dual Impact of Lockdown on Curbing COVID-19 Spread and Rise of Air Quality Index in India -- Chapter 6. Aftermath of Industrial Pollution, Post COVID-19 Quarantine on Environment -- Chapter 7. Covid-19: Disaster or an Opportunity for Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 8. COVID-19 and its Impact on Carbon Dioxide Emissions -- Chapter 9. Sustainable Attainment of Solar E-waste Recycling concerning to COVID-19 Crisis: A Review -- Chapter 10. Impact of Biomedical Waste Management System on Infection Control in the Midst of Covid-19 Pandemic -- Chapter 11. Sludge hygienisation – a novel technology for urban areas to deal with incursion of COVID-19 viral particles in wastewater -- Chapter 12. Trends and Innovations in Biosensors for COVID-19 Detection in Air -- Chapter 13. IoT Based Wearable Healthcare System: Post COVID-19 -- Chapter 14. Biodiversity Conservation: An imperial need in combatting pandemic and healthcare emergencies -- Chapter 15. COVID-19 Pandemic: an Unprecedented Blessing for Nature -- Chapter 16. Green Economy Approach to Develop Bioactive Dexamethasone Analogue Scaffold against SARS CoV-2.
    Abstract: This book covers the sustainability issues of a green environment towards economics and society in terms of alteration in industrial pollution levels, effect of reduced carbon emissions, changes in water bodies characteristics with respect to heavy metal contamination, monitoring of associated impact with respect to ecology and biodiversity, impact of reduced noise levels and air quality influences on human health, handling and management of biomedical waste. According to WHO, 80% of people living in urban areas are exposed to air exceeding safe limits. The advent of "sustainability‟ in development science has led planners to apply evolving notions of "sustainability‟ to the contemporary debate over how cities and regions should be revitalized, redeveloped, and reformed. Market allocation of resources, sustained levels of growth and consumption, an assumption that natural resources are unlimited and a belief that economic growth will „trickle down‟ to the poor have been its hallmarks. The recent advance technology helps to promote green and clean modern societies continuously. The Internet of things will be playing an important role in the upcoming years in environment protection and sustainable development. There is a focus on paradigm shift in the sustainable development for the green environment during the period of isolation of COVID-19. This is the moment for the mobilization against the climate crisis. The sudden fall in pollutants and subsequent blue skies signifies a dramatic shift for India and also other affected countries during this period. Fighting climate change requires a collaborative approach between all spheres of society unlike the former. It must heavily redirect resources towards local, sustainable activities, including education, health, sustainable agriculture and circular management of resources. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic which has resulted in the dramatic change in the different aspects of the environment. The global lockdown has led to a rejuvenation of nature, ecosystems, biodiversity. Even urban environments are discovering a degree of peace and serenity, which led to decrease in greenhouse gas emission.
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    Pages: X, 434 p. 242 illus., 108 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030664909
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Landscape ecology. ; Geography. ; Architecture. ; Urban economics. ; Human Geography. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Regional Geography. ; Cities, Countries, Regions. ; Urban Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Future of Smart Inclusive Livable Cities -- Smart Environmental Solutions in Future Cities -- Mobility & Infrastructure in Future Cities -- Smart Economic Solutions in Future Cities -- Governance and Community Development in Future Cities -- Saudi Cities Future.
    Abstract: This book seeks to address the key challenges and opportunities of "future cities" embracing novel approaches and grounded technologies in pursuing a vision for smart, inclusive cities. The objective of this book is to discuss multiple areas at the local, national, and international levels and how these challenges can hinder the development objectives planned to be achieved by the cities of the future. The chapters featured in this collection were presented at the 6th Memaryat International Conference (MIC 2022), held at the Effat University, Jeddah. MIC’s objective is to build bridges between science, technology, and innovation, seen as the key levers of attaining the SDGs. This book provides the most innovative ideas presented at the conference to address the key manifestation of “future cities" to embrace novel approaches and grounded technologies in the pursue of a vision for smart inclusive cities. It thus represents a platform for diverse contributions from academics and practitioners to present their different perspectives addressed theoretically as well as in practice concerning the challenges and opportunities of future cities. This includes contributions from decision-makers, architects, urban planners, urban designers, entrepreneurs, and educators to stimulate discussion covering the latest on the challenges and opportunities for better future cities in the different domains of architecture, building science and technology, environmental design, mobility & infrastructure, urban design & landscape, housing & real estate developments, urban planning, governance, socio-cultural & economic development, community engagement, tourism and heritage revitalization.
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    Pages: XIV, 258 p. 114 illus., 93 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031154607
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Buildings Design and construction. ; Geography. ; Real estate business. ; Human Geography. ; Urban Sociology. ; Building Construction and Design. ; Regional Geography. ; Real Estate Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The Housing and Technology Nexus: An Overview -- 2. The Context of Housing and Technology in Zimbabwe -- 3. Housing-Technology Differentiation and Typologies -- 4. Housing Delivery, Management and Technology -- 5. Socio-Cultural, Ecological and Economic Issues in Housing and Technology, and the Politics -- 6. Towards Sustainable Policies for Housing and Technology in Zimbabwe. .
    Abstract: The housing and human settlement sector is fast changing, and technology is making it more complex than ever before. With reference to Zimbabwe, a developing country in Southern Africa, the essence of this book is to bring out housing as an issue within the technology debate and practice. The following themes emerge from the 6 chapters in the book: • The characterisation and conceptualisation of housing and technology and the nexus of both • The complexity of housing challenges and the problems governments face in providing adequate housing, especially for the poor • Diverse practices in housing construction through the application of different typologies of technology • Assessment of the feasibility of technologies in housing development in Zimbabwe by mirroring them against global experiences. • Discussion of alternative policy approaches that may guide technology integration in housing development. This book will excite scholars and practitioners in urban and development studies, construction project management, urban sociology, geography, real estate together with policymakers and government officials. .
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    Pages: XI, 117 p. 20 illus., 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031090981
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace, 37
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Landscape architecture. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Human Geography. ; Landscape Architecture. ; Environmental Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chinese Human Settlements Philosophy -- The Origin of Trailism of Human Settlement, Inhabitation and Travel Environment -- Three elements and Main Factors Analysis on Human Settlement, Inhabitation and Travel Environment -- The Evolution of the Human Settlement, Inhabitation and Travel Environment Theory -- The Classification and Characteristics of the Human Settlement, Inhabitation and Travel Environment Background -- Analysis and Evaluation on Activity in Human Settlement, Inhabitatin and Travel Environment -- Human Settlement, Inhabitation and Travel Environment Construction Theory and Technology.-Human Settlement, Inhabitation and Travel Environment Studies in Water-net Region -- Human Settlement, Inhabitation and Travel Environment Studies in Valley Region.
    Abstract: This book studies human settlements in China in terms of Human Settlements Trialism in 5 typical human settlement types: river valleys, water networks, hills, plains, and arid areas. Focusing on 3 elements of Trialism—(1) natural and constructed environments, resources, and visual landscapes in human settlements background; (2) survival strategies, customs, culture, and values in human settlements activity; and (3) the layout of time and space as well as the planning and design of the urban, the country, and the wilderness in human settlements construction—the book analyzes the evolution of human settlements and predicts future trends. Presenting academic researchers and graduate students in various fields with insights from landscape architecture, urban planning, architecture, geography, forestry, art, and psychology, the study discusses the principles of interactive physiological thinking and systematically theoretical philosophy related to professional physiology, planning and design principles, and traditional and modern methods and technologies in urban and rural construction. The innovative multi-discipline study promotes the planning and design of 5 types of human settlement, which is helpful to the judgment of value, activity rule, and living style of human settlements, and also discusses the development of human settlements in the new millennium.
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    Pages: XX, 344 p. 70 illus., 49 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811991431
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Medicine, Preventive. ; Health promotion. ; Emigration and immigration. ; Medical policy. ; Diseases. ; Integrated Geography. ; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. ; Human Migration. ; Health Policy. ; Diseases.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1: Introduction -- Chapter2: Migration, Social Capital, and Health -- Chapter3: Disease Patterns: Communicable and Non-communicable -- Chapter4: Environmental Risks to Health -- Chapter5: Health Literacy of Migrants: Environmental Risks to Health -- Chapter6: Health Literacy of Migrants: Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases -- Chapter7: Social Capital and Acculturation -- Chapter8: Social Capital and Health. .
    Abstract: This book brings readers the first scientific publication, using a mixed-method approach, on the internal migration dynamics regarding disease ecologies of informality and the interactions between social capital, lifestyles, health literacy, and health outcomes in the context of informal settlements in two developing countries - Ghana and Uganda. Through the prism of the concepts of place and scale, the book demonstrates the myriad of ways by which place or context directly and indirectly influence migrant's health knowledge, literacy, and outcomes in poor urban slums. Readers will learn about the multi-faceted linkages between social capital, acculturation, and health in places of deprivation via quantitative methods (e.g. surveys) and qualitative methods such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, concept mapping, and body health mapping. Chapters 1-2 provide an overview of internal migration into urban slums of Ghana and Uganda, and discuss the intersections between migration, social capital, and health in a global context. Chapters 3-7 address disease patterns, environmental risks to health, health literacy of migrants, social capital and acculturation, and social capital and health. The book will be of interest to professors and students, as well as policy makers in low to middle income countries for planning targeted interventions. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 153 p. 42 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030246938
    Series Statement: Global Perspectives on Health Geography,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Medical informatics. ; Geographic information systems. ; Medical economics. ; Medical care. ; Integrated Geography. ; Health Informatics. ; Geographical Information System. ; Health Economics. ; Health Care.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- Introduction. Chapter 2 -- The shape of Japan: methods and data. Chapter 3 -- Death across life courses. Chapter 4 -- Cancer deaths. Chapter 5 -- Deaths from cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases. Chapter 6 -- Other major causes of death. Chapter 7 -- Synthesis.
    Abstract: This new health atlas of Japan presents a series of maps about the health of the contemporary Japanese population, i.e. detailed maps of health indicators in small areas using cartograms. This is the first comprehensive small-area based health atlas about contemporary Japan using vital statistics from 1995-2014. Each map is supplemented with concise explanations written by leading epidemiologists and health geographers in Japan. The book employs various cutting-edge methods in spatial epidemiology, Bayesian spatial smoothing for the reliable mapping of mortality indices, advanced cartographic transformations using the concept of aerial cartograms, and summary statistics of socioeconomic health inequalities. The atlas highlights geographical aspects of social gradients in health by comparing mortality maps with distribution of deprivation index during the recent long-lasting economic stagnation period of Japan known as the lost decades. This health atlas will be a useful resource for international comparisons between Japan and other advanced countries in terms of health and related socioeconomic disparities between regions. It will be of interest to public health practitioners, administrators, researchers and students working on health geography and public health.
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    Pages: XXIX, 343 p. 336 illus., 335 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030227074
    Series Statement: Global Perspectives on Health Geography,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Management. ; Environmental education. ; Sustainability. ; Management. ; Environmental and Sustainability Education.
    Description / Table of Contents: Linking Corporate Social Responsibility of Chemical Industries to Sustainable Development -- Integrating Responsible Care into Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Management System -- Adopting and Implementing Product Stewardship for Sustainable Industrial Management -- Developing Nanotechnology for the Public Wellbeing towards Sustainable Development -- Streamlining Non-Governmental Organization’s Programs towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals -- Integrating Sustainability Concept into Chemistry Curriculum for Education for Sustainable Development -- Shifting the Paradigm of Urban River towards Integrated Stormwater Management.
    Abstract: Since the release of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015, UN agencies, member states and stakeholders have increasingly begun focusing on the adoption and implementation of these strategies to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. To work towards sustainability, strategic measures to encourage stakeholders to contribute to the goals of the 2030 agenda are called for. To that end, this book presents research concepts and approaches to the sustainable management of industries, products, technologies, communities, education and the environment. In addition to assessing these approaches, it includes a wealth of case studies that share valuable insights and guidance on the way forward. The book is chiefly intended for sustainable development practitioners, including researchers, government agencies, industries, NGOs and communities interested in adopting sustainable concepts and approaches.
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    Pages: VII, 118 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030345686
    Series Statement: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental education. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental and Sustainability Education. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Introductory Context and Principles of Green -- Chapter 1. The Principles of Green -- Chapter 2. Basic Ecology -- Chapter 3. Everyday Activities in the Green World -- Chapter 4. Effects of Everyday Activities on the Ecosystem -- Part 2. Green Practices and Environmental Responsibility -- Chapter 5. Health and Diseases -- Chapter 6. Renewable Energy -- Chapter 7. Water and Wastewater Treatment -- Chapter 8. Waste Management -- Chapter 9. Environmental Ethics -- Part 3. Principles and Practices of Sustainability -- Chapter 10. Sustainability -- Chapter 11. Green Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 12. Sustainability in Science -- Chapter 13. The Future: Achieving Sustainability.
    Abstract: This book uses the concept of sustainability in science to address problems afflicting the environment, and to devise measures for improving economies, societies, behaviors, and people. The book pursues a scientific approach, and uses scientific evidence as the basis for achieving sustainability. The key topics addressed include: unemployment, health and disease, unsustainable production, our common future, renewable energies, waste management, environmental ethics, and harmful anthropogenic activities. Whereas past literature has mainly examined sustainability as an environmental issue, this book expands the conversation into various sciences, including mathematics, biology, agriculture, computer science, engineering, and physics, and shows how sustainability could be achieved by uniting these fields. It offers a wealth of information across various disciplines, making it not only an intriguing read but also informative and insightful.
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    Pages: XXIX, 407 p. 83 illus., 73 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811524936
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Landscape ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Geographic information systems. ; Human Geography. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Land use land cover dynamics using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques in Western Doon Valley, Uttarakhand, India -- Spatial analysis and mapping of malaria risk in Dehradun city India: A geospatial technology based decision making for planning of control -- Sustainable Energy Development and Participatory Management Scenario in Sundarbans: A Case Study from Sagar Island, West Bengal, India -- Robust and reliable technique of automatic building extraction from high resolution imagery -- Soil Resource Inventory for Meeting Challenges of Land Degradation: A Remote Sensing Approach -- Controlling Challenges of Urban Surface Run-Off Water: A Sustainable Approach -- Hydrological Modeling Using SWAT Model and Geoinformatic Techniques -- Green Buildings: Building a Greener City, a Greener Future An Indian Perspective -- Human Capital Impact for Sustainable Economic Growth -- Temporal variation in glacier’s area and Identification of glacial lakes in Sikkim -- UN SDGs and context of Heritage cities in India: a study of Ayodhya and Varanasi -- Morphometric Analysis of the Yerla Watershed of the Krishna River Basin using Spatial Information Technology -- Conceptualising and Measuring Social Capital as a Sustainable Development Strategy in Mewat Region, Haryana -- Analysing the capability of NCI technique in change detection using high and medium resolution multispectral data -- Monitoring and Modelling of Urban Sprawl Using Geospatial Techniques: A Case Study of Shimla City, India -- Comparison of Multi Temporal Drought Indices Using Monthly Precipitation in the Western Part of the West Bengal -- Dying and Dwindling of Non-Glacial Fed Rivers Under Climate Change: A Case Study from The Upper Kosi Watershed, Central Himalaya, India) -- Planning of Integrated Land use & Social Infrastructure of SAS Nagar (Mohali) -- Agroforestry Ecosystem in Himalayan Region of Uttarakhand Using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System -- A study of Development along Delhi-Jaipur Express using Geospatial Technology -- Slope Vulnerability, Mass Wasting and Geohydrological-hazards in Himalaya: A Case Study of Alaknanda Basin, Uttarakhand, India -- Demarcation of Hyper Arid Land in the Indian Desert: An Environmental Analysis. .
    Abstract: This book provides an overview of the ecological indicators of landscape dynamics in the context of geographical landscape integration. Landscape dynamics depicts every change that occurs in the physical, biological, and cognitive assets of a landscape. To understand and interpret the complex physical, biological, and cognitive phenomena of landscapes, it is necessary to operate conceptually and practically on a broad range of spatial and temporal scales. Rapid land use changes have become a concern to environmentalists and planners because of their impacts on the natural ecosystem, which further determines socioeconomic dynamics. In this regard, the book discusses case studies that share new insights into how landscape patterns and processes impact small creatures, and how small creatures in turn influence landscape structure and composition. In turn, the relevant aspects of land use and land cover dynamics are covered, and the multi-faceted relationship between the substrata and ecological community is highlighted. The book is unique in its focus on the application of spatial informatics such as automatic building extraction from high-resolution imagery; a soil resource inventory for meeting the challenges of land degradation; hydrological modeling; the temporal variation analysis of glacier area and the identification and mapping of glacial lakes; morphometric analysis of river basins; and the monitoring and modeling of urban sprawl, among other features.
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    Pages: IX, 381 p. 150 illus., 132 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811520976
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences,
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    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Water. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction: Mangrove Systems Facing Enclosures, Markets and Social Inequality -- Chapter 2. Early History of Mangrove Management in Giao Lạc -- Chapter 3. Socialism, Cooperatives and Mangrove Management in Giao Lạc (1954-1985) -- Chapter 4. Impacts of Economic Renovation on Households and Coastal Ecosystems -- Chapter 5. Social Differentiation under Đổi mới Reforms -- Chapter 6. Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book presents a historical and ethnographic study of changing mangrove management in northern Vietnam over the past 100 years, grounded in a case study in the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam. The book shows that three primary socio-economic dynamics have affected mangroves: enclosure movements that have restricted access by different user communities over time, such as the exclusion of women; changing valuation of mangroves and their products and services; and social and class differentiation caused by privatization of once common resources. The result of these pressures have been erosions of norms, rules, and collective action to protect and nurture mangroves, leading to widespread loss of coastal forests. Sustainable mangrove management will require attention to these dynamics to address current-day land conflicts. The book will be of interest to policy-makers, practitioners, and academics and students in forest policy, management and governance; rural livelihoods; and globalization and agrarian change. .
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    Pages: XVII, 171 p. 13 illus., 8 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789402421095
    Series Statement: MARE Publication Series, 24
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Power resources. ; Environmental economics. ; Economic policy. ; Social policy. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Resource and Environmental Economics. ; Socio-Economic Policy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Planning model to provide a practical understanding of sustainability perspectives -- Chapter 2-Local Sustainability: measuring the achievement of the urban indicators -- Chapter 3-Assessing regional sustainability by indicators: implications and emerging challenges -- Chapter 4-Integrated Water Resources Management and urban sustainability -- Chapter 5-Smart Cities and sustainability indicators: a structure proposal -- Chapter 6-Educational factors influencing higher education organizations -- Chapter 7-PRME signatory schools and the Interdisciplinary Approach at Education for Sustainable Development -- Chapter 8-Perspectives across education institution and role to sustainable competencies -- Chapter 9-Promoting stakeholders engagement to make feasible, sustainable development -- Chapter 10-The influence on sustainability practices by stakeholders -- Chapter 11-Managing stakeholders for regional sustainability: challenges and mechanisms -- Chapter 12-Understanding and participatory learning the social impact of sustainability perspectives -- Chapter 13-Corporate Social Responsibility and roles of developers for sustainability in companies -- Chapter 14-Waste management: extending beyond local boundaries -- Chapter 15-Observing technologies to environmental sustainability management -- Chapter 16-Access to sanitation services and human health and gender in emerging economies. -- Chapter 17-Assessing sanitation conditions under the SDGs: assisting SDG 6 -- Chapter 18-Risk management and pandemic moment: what is the role of sustainability management?- Chapter 19-Getting the global goals to sustainability in pandemic time: Are we out of track?- Chapter 20. Environmental management and sanitation: Perspectives on waste.
    Abstract: This volume discusses topics of global sustainability involving sustainability indicators, stakeholders' participation, and technological and strategic advances with the goal of "thinking locally to act globally". Scientists, academics, policymakers, and planners are currently focused on escalating global socioeconomic and ecological issues, such as rising inequality, adverse anthropogenic impacts on the environment, and deficiencies in natural resources. These variables are pushing the earth system's resistance capacity past its breaking point, with additional pressures incurred by a global pandemic. Therefore, this book looks to impart knowledge on participatory learning action research for human and environmental health and well-being. Sustainable development planning and management are needed in these pressing circumstances, and they necessitate an analytical interpretation of ongoing processes, current and future challenges, and an understanding of available tools and technologies. The main sections of the book focus on challenges and management practices for global sustainability, promoting educational values, smart initiatives in urban contexts, and integrating emerging sustainability dimensions in policies and legislation. The primary audience for the work is policy makers, urban planners, social scientists, economists, NGOs, and students, researchers, and educators engaged in environmental social science and sustainability management. .
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    Pages: VIII, 429 p. 13 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031104374
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Power resources. ; Environmental education. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics. ; Environmental and Sustainability Education. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Thoughts On Economic Progress: The Controversy Between Neoclassical Economics And Sustainable Economies -- Chapter 2. Mining Environmental Disasters in North and South America -- Chapter 3. Rural Development In Africa: Challenges and Opportunities -- Chapter 4. Regenerating the Pearl of the Pacific: A Destination Capitals Approach to Acapulco’s Tourism Development -- Chapter 5. Relationship Between Women, Environment Towards Sustainable Development: A Case Study From Palestine -- Chapter 6. Water contamination and health hazards in pakistan: an overview of the current scenario and contemporary challenges -- Chapter 7. water security: challenges to the irrigation water-energy nexus in Australia -- Chapter 8. Sustaining Queensland’s Agricultural Sector: Challenges and Opportunities from the Bioeconomy and the Circular Economy -- Chapter 9. Creating Sustainable Energy For Future Generations -- Chapter 10. Sustainable Consumption Behavior Among Romanian Students -- Chapter 11. Validity Testing Of A Heat Transfer Model In A Greenhouse -- Chapter 12. Deforestation in Malaysia: The Current Practice and the Way Forward -- Chapter 13. Meeting The Stakeholder Needs And Sustaining Business Through Sustainability Risk Management Practices: A Case Study Of Malaysian Environmentally Sensitive Companies -- Chapter 14. Smart Cities and their Role in the Framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. .
    Abstract: This book covers a variety of topics regarding environmental practices in our day-to-day lives, as well as topics concerning sustainable development as a broader concept embracing ecological, social, and economic aspects to improve the quality of life for people around the world. Starting with the traditional controversy between the neoclassical economy and sustainable economy, which may be overcome by scientific progress due to more intensive scientific studies of the sustainability paradigm, the book proceeds to discuss various problems and challenges regarding environmental protection and sustainable development in different countries and on different continents. This includes analyses of recent, sometimes fatal mining disasters in South and North America, challenges and opportunities for rural development in Africa and Australia, an exploration of the role of women for sustainable development in Palestine, water safety and water security issues in Asia and Australia, the environmental exploitation of popular tourism destinations like Acapulco, and deforestation in Malaysia, suggesting innovative approaches to turn challenges into opportunities to effectively tackle these problems. Other topics addressed involve sustainable energy creation for future generations, a research survey among Romanian students on sustainable consumption behavior, validity testing for a heat transfer model in a greenhouse, and a case study on sustainability risk management practices at Malaysia’s environmentally sensitive companies. The book closes with an examination of highly digitalized Smart Cities as a potentially valuable complement to conventional urban and rural lifestyles in connection with achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). .
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    Pages: XXIV, 257 p. 38 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811371585
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Water-power. ; Energy policy. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Sustainability. ; Hydroenergy. ; Energy System Transformation. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: About the Editors -- Preface -- Keynotes -- Track 1: Nexus framework and governance -- Track 2: Advanced technologies and nature-based solutions for the environmental sustainability of the water sector -- Track 3: Control of hazardous substances and recovery of renewable/valuable resources -- Track 4: Energy-saving technologies and future clean energy solutions -- Track 5: Implementation and best practices.
    Abstract: This book includes selected contributions presented during the 3rd edition of the international conference on WaterEnergyNEXUS, which was held in Tunisia in December 2020. This conference was organized by the University of Sfax (Tunisia), in cooperation with the Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) of the University of Salerno (Italy), the Advanced Institute of Water Industry at Kyungpook National University (Korea) and The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI (India). The WaterEnergyNEXUS series of conferences are supported by the UNESCO World Water Association Programme (WWAP) and the International Water Association (IWA). It also enjoys the patronage of several international scientific societies, associations and organizations and has established a publishing partnership with Springer Nature. With the support of international experts invited as plenary and keynote speakers, the conference aimed to give a platform for Euro-Mediterranean countries to share and discuss key topics on such water-energy issues through the presentation of nature-based solutions, advanced technologies and best practices for a more sustainable environment within the framework of the ecological transition. This book gives a general and brief overview of current research focusing on emerging Water-Energy-Nexus issues and challenges and their potential applications to various environmental problems impacting the Euro-Mediterranean zone and surrounding regions. A selection of novel and alternative solutions applied worldwide are included. The book contains over about one hundred carefully refereed contributions from 48 countries worldwide selected for the conference. Topics covered in the book include: nexus framework and governance; economic evaluations for investment projects in the water and energy sectors; innovation of renewable energies and challenges for the mitigation of climate change impact in the water-energy-food-nexus; advanced technologies and nature-based solutions for the environmental sustainability of the water sector; water and wastewater technologies for developing countries; green technologies for sustainable water and wastewater management; advanced technologies and nature-based solutions in water cycle; control of hazardous substances and recovery of renewable/valuable resources; renewable/valuable resources for recovery and utilization; control of nutrients and hazardous compounds; energy-saving technologies and future clean energy solutions; future urban-energy systems with considerations of water and food security; environmental biotechnology and bioenergy; implementation and best practices. This book is also an invaluable guide for industry professionals and policymakers working in the water and energy sectors. .
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    Pages: XVIII, 481 p. 178 illus., 138 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031008085
    Series Statement: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental management. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental Management. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Exploring the economics of the circular bioeconomy -- Chapter 2.The role of culture and moral responsibility in facilitating a sustainable bioeconomy -- Chapter 3. Social and economic contribution of the bioeconomic sector in Ecuador: A methodological approach -- Chapter 4. Biobutanol Production from Agricultural Biomass -- Chapter 5. Valorization of biowastes into food, fuels and chemicals - towards sustainable environment, economy and society -- Chapter 6. Sustainable biorefinery technologies for agro-residues: challenges and perspectives -- Chapter 7. Biotechnological Interventions for Production of Flavour and Fragrance Compounds -- Chapter 8. Phytochemicals for the management of stored product insects -- Chapter 9. Assessing the impact of indigenous knowledge systems on sustainable agriculture: A case study of the selected communities in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan, Gauteng Province, South Africa -- Chapter 10. Tropical biological natural resource management through integrated bio-cycles farming system -- Chapter 11. Biopesticides for Pest management -- Chapter 12. Renewable energy for a low carbon future: Policy perspectives -- Chapter 13. TNAU Energy Soft 2016: An efficient energy audit tool to identify energy saving technologies for sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 14.Mechanism for Improving the Sustainability of Homestead Food Gardens in the Gauteng Province, South Africa -- Chapter 15. Assessment of Potassium Nutrient Balance in Agricultural Farming System: A Pathway to Sustainable Production of Crops.
    Abstract: Sustainable development is the most important challenge facing humanity in the 21st century. The global economic growth in the recent past has indeed exhibited marked progress in many countries. Nevertheless, the issues of income disparity, poverty, gender gaps, and malnutrition are not uncommon in the global landscape, in spite of the upward growth of the economy and technological advances. This grim picture is further exacerbated by our growing human population, unmindful resource use, ever-increasing consumption trends, and changing climate. In order to protect humanity and preserve the planet, the United Nations issued the “2030 agenda for sustainable development,” which includes but is not limited to sustainable production and consumption practices, e.g. in a sustainable bioeconomy. The hallmark of the sustainable bioeconomy is a paradigm shift from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a biological-based one, which is driven by the virtues of sustainability, efficient utilization of resources, and “circular economy.” As the sustainable bioeconomy is based on the efficient utilization of biological resources and societal transformations, it holds the immense potential to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This book shares valuable insights into the linkages between the sustainable bioeconomy and Sustainable Development Goals, making it an essential read for policymakers, researchers and students of environmental studies. .
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    Pages: XIII, 337 p. 66 illus., 50 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811573217
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  • 95
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Economic geography. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Economic Geography. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Use of The Nexus Approach as a Tool for Resources Management in Resilient Cities and Multi-functional Land Use Systems (Hülsmann and Jampani) -- Chapter 2. How to Best Apply Information Technology to Realize a Transdisciplinary Water-Soil-Waste Nexus Approach (Bouma) -- Chapter 3. Nutrient Recovery for Use in Agriculture: Economic Assessment of Decentralized Compost Business Model in Nairobi (Gebrezgabher, Taron and Amewu) -- Chapter 4. Sustainable and Safe Reuse of Wastewater for Food Production in Peri-urban Areas of Karnataka, India (Ramakrishna and Hanisch) -- Chapter 5. Multi-functional Historical Data for Improved Management of Reservoirs (Sang and Maina) -- Chapter 6. Usefulness of Surface Water Retention Reservoirs Inspired by 'Permaculture Design'. A Case Study in Southern Spain Using Bucket Modelling (Fiebrig and Van De Wiel) -- Chapter 7. Economic Valuation of Environmental Services Associated with Agriculture in the Watershed of Lake Lagdo, Cameroon (Nje and Ayuk) -- Chapter 8. he Energy-Water Nexus in Iran: The Political Economy of Energy Subsidies for Groundwater Pumping (Jaghdani and Kvartiuk) -- Chapter 9. Political Economy of Energy Subsidies for Groundwater Irrigation in Mendoza, Argentina (Riera, Brümmer and Gennari) -- Chapter 10. Rural Resources (Including Forestry) in the Local Development of Low Carbon Economy: a Case Study of Poland (Wiśniewski) -- Chapter 11. Opportunities and Challenges to Adopt Sustainable Watershed Management Interventions: An Overview of Experiences from Ethiopia (Tesfahunegn and Ayuk) -- Chapter 12. The Potential Contribution of Cultural Ecological Knowledge in Resources Management of a Volcanic River Basin (Ariyanti, Scholten and Edelenbos) -- Chapter 13. Nexus-Oriented Approach for Sharing Water Resources: Development of Eco-industrial Parks in the Catchment of Zayandeh Rud River, Iran (von Koerber, Raber and Schneider) -- Chapter 14. City-to-City Learning within City Networks to Cater City Needs to Climate Adaptation - Results of a Preliminary Study (Haupt, Zevenbergen and van Herk) -- Chapter 15. A Participatory Multi-stakeholder Approach to Implementing the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development: Theoretical Basis and Empirical Findings (Eichhorn, Hans and Schön-Chanishvili).
    Abstract: This book explores how integrated management of environmental resources via a nexus approach can help in achieving the respective Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides conceptual considerations but mainly practical examples on how to implement a nexus approach in cities and multifunctional land-use systems to increase resource use efficiency and develop a low carbon economy. After sketching out the background and conceptual outline, contributions to the book explore key aspects of the nexus implementation. Specifically, they • Demonstrate how to sustainably use organic waste and wastewater for agriculture, • Explore examples on how to manage multifunctional land-use systems including multipurpose reservoirs, • Highlight the importance of economic incentives for successful nexus implementation, and • Provide a comprehensive perspective on challenges and opportunities of implementation, considering peer-to-peer learning, indigenous knowledge, and stakeholder participation. The chapters in this book shed a new light on key aspects of the interrelation between SDGs and the nexus approach in resilient cities and multifunctional land-use systems, and provide specific examples on how to advance sustainable resources management. .
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    Pages: VI, 256 p. 64 illus., 42 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030575304
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Physical geography. ; Environment. ; Agriculture. ; Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Geography. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Agriculture. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: I General Part -- Part A - Ecological Basics (Autoecology) -- Part B - Ecological Basics (Synecology) -- Part C - Ecological Systems and Ecosystem Biology -- II Special Part -- Part D - ZB I: Zonobiome of the evergreen tropical rainforest or equatorial humid diurnal climate -- Part E - ZB II: Zonobiome of savannas, deciduous forests and grasslands of the tropical summer rainfall region -- Part F - ZB III: Zonobiome of hot deserts or subtropical arid climate -- Part G - ZB IV: Zonobiome of hardwoods or Mediterranean winter rainfall regions -- Part H - ZB V: Zonobiome of laurel forests or warm temperate humid climate -- Part I - ZB VI: Zonobiome of winter barren deciduous forests or temperate nemoral climate -- Part J - ZB VII: Zonobiome of steppes and cold deserts or arid temperate climate -- Part K - ZB VIII: Zonobiome of hardwood forests or temperate arid climate. Part K - ZB VIII: Zonobiome of taiga or cold temperate boreal climate -- Part L - ZB IX: Zonobiome of tundra or arctic climate -- Part M - Summary, conclusions -- III Final part.
    Abstract: Vegetation, soil and climate are the most important components of ecological systems. The book presents a compact synthesis of our current knowledge of the ecology of the Earth and is thus the basis for understanding the major interrelationships in a global perspective. In the first part, with a rich endowment of illustrations and photographic material, the well-introduced book deals with the essential processes and operations on the Earth's surface that lead to the formation of the vegetation cover with its distinctive zonation. In the second part, the individual vegetation zones as large-scale ecosystems (i.e. zonobiomes of the biosphere) are consistently described comparatively according to certain criteria. In a short and compact form, the main characteristics and structures as well as examples of ecosystem processes are discussed. The large-scale ecosystems are also the basis and reference system for all anthropogenic changes that have drastically altered vegetation over the last millennia, but especially in the 20th century. This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Vegetation und Klima by Siegmar-W. Breckle and M. Daud Rafiqpoor, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature in 2019. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors. Authors Siegmar-W. Breckle long-time professor and head of the Department of Ecology at the University of Bielefeld (Germany). He continued the multi-volume work "Ecology of the Earth" by Heinrich Walter, published numerous articles and books on the ecology of many regions, especially the drylands combined with countless study trips around the globe. His research in deserts, tropics and high mountains is the basis for the corresponding chapters in this book. M. Daud Rafiqpoor, long-time research associate of the Academy of Sciences and Literature in Mainz and coordinator of two ecologically oriented long-term projects of this academy ("Three-dimensional Landscape Classification of the Tropics and Subtropics" and "Biodiversity in Change"). Numerous study trips in almost all tropical and subtropical mountains of the world. Publication of many papers and books on the geography and ecology of tropical and subtropical high mountains and Afghanistan.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIV, 557 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783662640364
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Social sciences Philosophy. ; Environmental policy. ; Social sciences. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Studies. ; Social Theory. ; Environmental Policy. ; Society.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- Part One: The essence of sustainability: definitions, interpretations and applications -- Part Two: The challenges of the economic development model -- Part Three: Embracing utopian thought -- Part Four: Sustainability in the current economic paradigm -- Part Five: Barriers to sustainability -- Part Six: Future perspectives - a new beginning? -- Part Seven: Conclusion.
    Abstract: The book provides an assessment of whether sustainability is realizable in the current societal framework. What are the challenges and the barriers - and what are the levers necessary to meet and overcome them? Through a revision of the essence of sustainability the book provides an opportunity to understand the deeper level of the radical change that sustainability represents, and the resistance that is preventing its realization. To build the argument the sustainable development model is compared with current development theories as well as alternative solutions based on utopian models of the past. The book assesses the results that can be achieved within the current systemic framework, based on case stories. It outlines the limitations to sustainability, pointing out and defining the multiple, cross-sectoral and systemic barriers that hinder the transition. Finally, the book offers perspectives on achieving a sustainable future, encompassing the impacts from recent events including the pandemic as well as the multiple mitigation and transition initiatives undertaken globally. Brian Goodwin's Quote Like the caterpillar that wraps itself up in its silken swaddling bands prior to its metamorphosis into a butterfly, we have wrapped ourselves in a tangled skin from which we can emerge only by going through a similarly dramatic transformation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XX, 162 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031100239
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental education. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Chemistry, Technical. ; Sustainability. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental and Sustainability Education. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Industrial Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2.Environmental Sustainability of Universities: Critical Review of Best Initiatives and Operational Practices -- Chapter 3. The Green Vision of Technical University of Crete’s Campus -- Chapter 4. The Construction of Green Building using Interlocking Brick System -- Chapter 5. The Feasibility of Using Palm Oil Ash in the Mix Design of Interlocking Compressed Brick -- Chapter 6. Second-generation Bioethanol: Advancement of Ethanologenic Microorganisms towards Industrial Production -- Chapter 7. Microalgae Chlorella as a campus sustainable feedstock for bioethanol production -- Chapter 8. Use of Biomass in Biocoke Production with Enhanced Calorific Values inside UTM Campus,- Chapter 9. The effect of enzyme addition on the anaerobic digestion of food waste -- Chapter 10. Anaerobic Digestion of Organic Waste in UMS Campus for Resource Recovery and Waste Reduction -- Chapter 11. Green Engineering for Waste Management System in University - A Case Study,- Chapter 12. Sustainable Waste Management in Higher Education Institutions - A case study in AC Tec,- Chapter 13. Food Waste Composting at Faculty of Engineering,- Chapter 14. Characterization of University Residential and Canteen Solid Waste for Composting and Vermicomposting Development,- Chapter 15. Sewage Treatment in Campus for Recycling Purpose: A Review,- Chapter 16. Advanced Treatment of Campus Sewage by MV/UV/O3 for Water Reclamation.
    Abstract: This book highlights current efforts and research into achieving campus sustainability. The book start with Introduction followed by two chapters discusses best governance and practices in enhancing campus sustainability, while subsequent chapters elaborate on green building and bioenergy. In addition, the book discusses several initiatives regarding campus waste management including sewage recycling potential.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 259 p. 75 illus., 52 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811372605
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Human geography. ; Physical geography. ; Korea History. ; Economic development. ; World politics. ; Human Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; History of Korea. ; Development Studies. ; Political History.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter One: Watery Introductions -- Chapter Two: Geographies and Histories of Fish and Fishing -- Chapter Three: Fish, Fishing Infrastructures and Fishing Knowledge (s) as Vibrant Matter -- Chapter Four: Fishing in North Korea, a History and a Geography -- Chapter Five: Gageodo, Dalian and Slavankya…Lively Matters in the Neighbourhood -- Chapter Six: Sindo, the Informal Life Politics of Fishing -- Chapter Seven: Lively Conclusions.
    Abstract: This open access book explores the histories and geographies of fishing in North Korea and the surrounding nations. With the ideological and environmental history of North Korea in mind, the book examines the complex interactions between local communities, fish themselves, wider ecosystems and the politics of Pyongyang through the lens of critical geography, fisheries statistics and management science as well as North Korean and more generally Korean and East Asian studies. There is increasing global interest in North Korea, its politics, people and landscapes, and as such, this book describes encounters with North Korean fishing communities, as well as unusual moments in the field in the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). It addresses fish, fishing infrastructure, fishing science and fishing statistics and other non-human elements of North Korean and other nations’ developmental regimes as actors and participants within them as much as humans and their technologies. The book enables readers to gain extensive insights into the aspirations and practices of fishing in North Korea and its neighbours, the navigation of difficult political and developmental situations and changing ecological realities in a time of environmental and climate crisis familiar to many across the globe.
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    Pages: XII, 202 p. 14 illus., 13 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811500428
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Technical education. ; Education, Higher. ; Education and state. ; Sustainability. ; Engineering and Technology Education. ; Higher Education. ; Educational Policy and Politics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Does the University Have a Future? -- Humanizing Higher Education: University of the Future -- Role of Universities in Transforming Society: Challenges and Practices -- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and University Transformation -- How to Include SDGs in the Teaching Curricula -- Social Innovation in Advancing SDGs -- Gender-Related and Women Empowerment Challenges -- Knowledge-Based, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Driven Research and Teaching -- Towards Sustainable Smart Campuses: From AI-Based Platforms for Distance Learning to Virtual Teaching -- Impact of the Industry 4.0 on the University and on Cooperative Education -- Preparing Students for Industry 4.0 -- University 4.0: Social Aspects.
    Abstract: The Sustainable University of the Future discusses the rapid changes taking place within institutions of higher education—changes that have pushed universities to reconsider their traditional policies and plans. The book, which has its origins in the Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition (QUARFE) event “University of the Future” examines the many ways universities are trying to keep pace with this transformation, despite regional and international challenges. The book looks at the role of universities in meeting the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the impact of Industry 4.0, the social aspects of University 4.0, and the future of research-based universities. The need to adopt modern programs and tools is stressed, and ways to anticipate and plan for future challenges are explored. Explores the complex nature of higher education transformation; Examines the role of higher education transformation in sustainable development; Presents lessons learned from leading education experts. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 218 p. 32 illus., 29 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031201868
    DDC: 304.2
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