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    Hairy Root Cultures Based Applications : Methods and Protocols (2020)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Plant diseases. ; Microbial ecology. ; Bacteria. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Bacteria. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Hairy Roots Biotechnology Unzipped: A Journey of Reality and Promises -- Chapter 2. Hairy Roots as a Source of Tropane Alkaloids -- Chapter 3. Induction, Metabolite Analysis and Transgenesis of Hairy Roots From Coleus Forskohlii -- Chapter 4. Establishment of Hairy Roots of Endangered Himalayan Plantswertiachirata: A Sustainable Alternative to Extraction from Nature -- Chapter 5. A Protocol for the Selection of Spontaneous Variants From Established Catharanthusroseus Hairy Root Cultures -- Chapter 6. Strategies for the Optimization of Culture Conditions for Increasing Metabolite Production Through Hairy Root Cultures. Monoterpenoid Indole Alkaloid Production in Catharanthus Roseus Hairy Roots -- Chapter 7. Protocol for Enhanced Withaferin-a Production in Elicited Withania Somnifera (l.)Dunal Hairy Root Cultures -- Chapter 8. Establishment of Hairy Root Cultures of Pentalinonandrieuxii for the Production of Betulinic Acid -- Chapter 9. Tropane Alkaloid Production by the Establishment Of Hairy Root Cultures of Brugmansia Candida and Elicitation -- Chapter 10. Elicitation as an Essential Strategy For Enhancing Anthraquinone Accumulation In Hairy Root Cultures of Rubia Tinctorum -- Chapter 11. Establishment of Hairy Root Cultures for the Production of Biopharmaceuticals and Optimization of Methods for Recombinant Protein Secretion In The Culture Medium -- Chapter 12. An Improved Protocol for Agrobacterium Rhizogenes-Mediated Transformation of Recalcitrant Plants for Root Biology Studies: A Case Study of Tea Plants (Camellia Sinensis Var. Sinensis) -- Chapter 13 Functional Analysis of Plant Genes Related to Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Symbiosis Using Agrobacterium Rhizogenes-Mediated Root Transformation and Hairy Root Production -- Chapter 14. Functional Characterization of Genes Involved in Legume Nodulation Using Hairy Root Cultures -- Chapter 15. Fluidigm Biomark Diagnostic Panel for Analysis of the Expression of Nicotiana Tabacum Genes, Associated with Alkaloid Synthesis. .
    Abstract: The book discusses the various methods and protocols available in hairy root culture-based research. The utilization of Agrobacterium mediated genetic transformation and establishment of hairy root cultures has paved the way for large-scale secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants. Presenting recent research and offering insights from eminent research groups, the book covers a range of topics related to hairy root-based applications, including (i) establishment of hairy roots and native production of SM (ii) yield enhancement strategies for increased SM production, like elicitation (iii) hairy roots as a tool for value-added applications such as plant-microbe interaction, characterization of plant genes and root biology studies. As such it is an informative guide and experimental manual for researchers in diverse fields of plant biology.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 237 p. 47 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811540554
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4055-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4055-4
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    Nanophotonics in Biomedical Engineering (2021)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Atoms. ; Molecules. ; Biotechnology. ; Atomic, Molecular and Chemical Physics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Photonic crystals for biomolecule sensing applications -- Recent advances in Surface Plasmon Resonance for biosensing applications and future prospects -- Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering for biology and medicine -- Nanophotonic techniques for single cell analysis -- Biointerface Characterization by Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy -- Chemiluminescence and its biomedical applications -- Luminescent Conjugated Polymer Dots for Biomedical Applications -- Dark-Field Hyperspectral Imaging (DF-HSI) Modalities for Characterization of Single Molecule and Cellular Processes -- Additive Manufacturing Technologies based on Photopolymerization.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the latest advances in nanophotonics for biomedical applications, including biomolecular sensing and imaging, additive fabrications, and biophotonics. The engineering of nanophotonics will have significant impacts on the life sciences and medicine alike. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for researchers, scientists, engineers, and graduate students in the fields of biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, materials sciences, optics, biology, and medicine.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: V, 282 p. 160 illus., 126 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811561375
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6137-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-6137-5
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    Fuzzy Sets Methods in Image Processing and Understanding : Medical Imaging Applications (2023)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Computer vision. ; Radiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Computer Vision. ; Radiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Preliminaries -- Fuzzy spatial objects (fuzzy geometry and topology, set theoretic operations) -- Mathematical morphology -- Distances and similarities between fuzzy sets -- Machine learning in image processing and understanding -- Fusion -- Spatial relations -- Structural representations.
    Abstract: This book provides a thorough overview of recent methods using higher level information (object or scene level) for advanced tasks such as image understanding along with their applications to medical images. Advanced methods for fuzzy image processing and understanding are presented, including fuzzy spatial objects, geometry and topology, mathematical morphology, machine learning, verbal descriptions of image content, fusion, spatial relations, and structural representations. For each methodological aspect covered, illustrations from the medical imaging domain are provided. This is an ideal book for graduate students and researchers in the field of medical image processing. This book also: Enriches reader understanding of the latest fuzzy sets methods using higher level information (object or scene level) for advanced tasks, such as image understanding Shares many insights into fuzzy spatial objects, including fuzzy geometry and topology as well as set theoretical operations Covers in detail machine learning in image processing and understanding, with special focus on clustering, classification, and basic and advanced fuzzy methods .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 302 p. 97 illus., 45 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031194252
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19425-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-19425-2
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    Fluorescent Materials for Cell Imaging (2020)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Cytology. ; Nanoscience. ; Biotechnology. ; Cell Biology. ; Nanophysics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction: Fluorescent materials for cell imaging -- Chapter 2: Semiconductor quantum dots for cell imaging -- Chapter 3: Carbon nanodots for cell imaging -- Chapter 4: Silicon nanoparticles for cell imaging -- Chapter 5: Fluorescent metal nanoclusters for bioimaging -- Chapter 6: Lanthanide-based upconversion nanoparticles for bioimaging applications -- Chapter 7: Conjugated polymers and polymer dots for cell imaging -- Chapter 8: Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) probes for cell imaging -- Chapter 9: Luminescent coordination compounds for cell imaging.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the latest fluorescent materials for cell imaging. Cell imaging is a widely used basic technique that helps scientists gain a better understanding of biological functions through studies of cellular structure and dynamics. In the past decades, the development of a variety of new fluorescent materials has significantly extended the applications of cellular imaging techniques. This book presents recently developed fluorescent materials, including semiconductor quantum dots, carbon dots, silicon nanoparticles, metal nanoclusters, upconversion nanoparticles, conjugated polymers/polymer dots, aggregation-induced emission (AIE) probes, and coordination compounds, used for various cellular imaging purposes. It will appeal to cell biologists and other researchers in academia, industry and clinical settings who are interested in the technical development and advanced applications of fluorescence imaging in cells, tissues and organisms to explore the mechanisms of biological functions and diseases.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: V, 247 p. 140 illus., 128 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811550621
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5062-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5062-1
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  • 5
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    Biodiversity in India: Status, Issues and Challenges (2022)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Conservation biology. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Plant ecology. ; Animal culture. ; Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Plant Ecology. ; Animal Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section 1 -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Section 2. Plant Diversity -- Chapter 2. Status, issues and challenges of biodiversity:Lower plants (Non-vascular) -- Chapter 3. Status, issues and Challenges of Biodiversity:Higher Plants -- Chapter 4. Status, issues and challenges of biodiversity: Trees and Shrubs -- Chapter 5. Underutilized Plant Strength of India -- Section 3. Faunal Diversity -- Chapter 6. Status, Issues and Challenges of Biodiversity: Invertebrate -- Chapter 7. Diversity, Distribution and Endemicity of Herpetofauna in Different Biogeographic Zones and Biodiversity Hotpots of India -- Chapter 8. Status, Issues, and Challenges of Biodiversity: Wild Animals -- Chapter 9. Indian Avian Diversity:Status, Challenges and Solutions -- Chapter 10. Status, Issues and Challenges of Indian Livestock Biodiversity -- Section 4. Ecosystem Diversity -- Chapter 11. Agricultural Crop Diversity: Status, Challenges and Solutions -- Chapter 12. Biodiversity of Agriculturally Important Insects: Status, Issues and Challenges -- Chapter 13. Biodiversity Issues and Challenges:Non-Agriculture Insects -- Chapter 14. Status, issues and challenges of biodiversity: Forest Insects -- Chapter 15. Status, Issues and Challenges of Biodiversity: Marine Biota -- Chapter 16. Diatoms the living jewels their biodiversity, phycosphere and associated phenotypic plasticity: a lesson to learn from current pandemic of corona virus -- Chapter 17. Plant Diversity at Ecosystems level in India: Dynamics and Status -- Chapter 18. Faunal Diversity at Ecosystems level in India: Dynamics and Status -- Section 5. Challenges and reasons of Biodiversity loss -- Chapter 19. Challenges on Account of Invasive Alien Terrestrial Plants -- Chapter 20. Alien Invasive Aquatic Fauna:Challenges and Mitigation -- Chapter 21. Reasons of Biodiversity Loss in India -- Section 6. Efforts Conservation -- Chapter 22. Conservation of National Biodiversity: Efforts of the Indian Government -- Chapter 23. Legal Framework for Conservation of Biodiversity in India -- Chapter 24. Index.
    Abstract: This contributed book is based on the current status of biodiversity in India, issues and challenges faced by the authorities involved in conservation efforts, and the imperative role of various direct and indirect stakeholders in biodiversity conservation. The book discusses the current status of different forms of biodiversity in India, challenges faced by stakeholders, issues and reasons for biodiversity losses, and efforts by government through various laws, policies, and programs in a concise and comprehensive manner throughout its many chapters. In this way, readers can access diverse information on Indian biodiversity through this book. It is compiled by leading experts in the field of conservation. In 18 chapters, it covers biodiversity of both fauna and flora, on land and in aquatic ecosystems, legal and policy aspects, as well as innovative conservation tool and techniques. It is useful for undergraduates and graduate students and also educates policy planners, bureaucrats, foresters, and researchers in India and abroad.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 665 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811697777
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9777-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9777-7
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    Microalgae Biotechnology for Food, Health and High Value Products (2020)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Food science. ; Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Science. ; Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Microalgae in Food Product Development -- Chapter 1. Food and high value products from microalgae: market opportunities and challenges -- Chapter 2. Algae as a mainstream food ingredient: demand and supply perspective -- Chapter 3. Microalgae pigments: a source of natural food color -- Chapter 4. Algal biotechnology: a sustainable route for omega-3 fatty acids and carotenoids production -- Part 2. Microalgae in Health Product Development -- Chapter 5. Microalgae in human health and medicine -- Chapter 6. Astaxanthin production from microalgae -- Chapter 7. Microalgae nutraceuticals: the role of lutein in human health -- Part 3. Microalgae for Cosmetic Formulations -- Chapter 8. Algae and Aging -- Chapter 9. Extracts and bioactives from microalgae (sensu stricto): opportunities and challenges for a new generation of cosmetics -- Part 4. Other High Value Application -- Chapter 10. Microalgae as Vaccine Delivery System to Aquatic Organisms -- Chapter 11. Microalgal as a sustainable source for bioplastic -- Chapter 12. Microalgae as biofertillizer in modern agriculture -- Part 5. Biomass Production -- Chapter 13. Microalgae biomass production, drying and storage -- Chapter 14. Microalgal carbohydrate and proteins: synthesis, extraction, application and challenges -- Chapter 15. Pretreatment and lipid extraction from wet microalgae: Challenges, potential and application for industrial scale application.
    Abstract: "Microalgae Biotechnology for Food, Health and High Value Products” presents the latest technological innovations in microalgae production, market status of algal biomass-based products, and future prospects for microalgal applications. It provides stimulating overviews from different perspectives of application that demonstrate how rapidly the commercial production of microalgae-based food, health and high value products is advancing. It also addresses a range of open questions and challenges in this field. The book highlights the latest advances of interest to those already working in the field, while providing a comprehensive overview for those readers just beginning to learn about the promise of microalgae as a sustainable source of both specialty and commercial products. It offers a valuable asset for commercial algae producers, algae product developers, scientific researchers and students who are dedicated to the advancement of microalgae biotechnology for applications in health, diet, nutrition, cosmetics, biomaterials etc. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 483 p. 91 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811501692
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0169-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-0169-2
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    NanoBioMedicine (2020)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Cancer. ; Stem cells. ; Diseases. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Diseases.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1.Current Advances in Nanotechnology and Medicine -- Chapter 2. Least Explored Small Wonders: Nano-biotechnology -- Chapter 3. Modern Approaches in Nanomedicine for neuroAIDS and CNS drug delivery -- Chapter 4. Nanobiotechnology: Paving the way to personalized medicine -- Chapter 5. Nanomedicine in cancer stem cell therapy -- Chapter 6. Nanobiosensor: Current Trends and Applications -- Chapter 7. Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: A New Horizon in Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 8. Nanomedicine meets microRNA expression and function in prostate cancer -- Chapter 9. Biomedical applications of Viral Nanoparticles in vaccine therapy -- Chapter 10. HIV: Biology to Nanomedicine -- Chapter 11. Current Advances in Phage Inspired Nanocarriers Based Therapy -- Chapter 12. Nanophytotherapeutic potential of Essential Oils against Candida infections -- Chapter 13. Molecular tests for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis: Nanodiagnostics Approaches -- Chapter 14. Molecular Mechanisms of drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Role of nanoparticles against Multi-Drug Resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) -- Chapter 15. Nano-Mass spectrometry (nano-MS) based lipidomics -- Chapter 16. Techniques to understand Mycobacterial Lipids and use of Lipid Based Nanoformulations for Tuberculosis Management -- Chapter 17. Recent trends and challenges in Patches for cardiac tissue reengineering: role of Nanomaterials -- Chapter 18. Cyclic dinucleotides: Big roles of small molecules and its role in nanotechnology and medicine -- Chapter 19. Antibodies: Biology to Therapeutics and its role in nanomedicine -- Chapter 20. Nanotoxicology in Medicine -- Chapter 21. Antibody-targeted nanoparticles for cancer treatment -- Chapter 22. Nanoparticle mediated combined photothermal and photodynamic therapy -- Chapter 23. Nanotechnology based devices and its applications in medicine- Chapter 24. Opportunities in clinical translation and commercialization of nanomedicine. .
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the recent trends in various Nanotechnology-based therapeutics and challenges associated with its development. Nanobiotechnology is an interdisciplinary research that has wide applications in the various fields of biomedical research. The book discusses the various facets of the application of Nanotechnology in drug delivery, clinical diagnostics, Nanomedicine and treatment of infectious and chronic diseases. The book also highlights the recent advancements on important devices and applications that are based on Nanotechnology in medicine and brief the regulatory and ethical issues related to nanomedical devices. It also reviews the toxicological profile of various nanomaterials and emphasizes the need for safe nanomaterials for clinical use. Finally, the book discusses the recent developments of potential commercial applications of Nanotechnology. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XX, 517 p. 90 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789813298989
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9898-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-32-9898-9
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    Immobilization Strategies : Biomedical, Bioengineering and Environmental Applications (2021)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Enzymology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microsystems and MEMS. ; Enzymology. ; Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Immobilization: Then and Now -- Cell immobilization strategies for tissue engineering: Recent trends and future perspectives -- Strategies and advancement in growth factor immobilizable ECM for tissue engineering -- Prospects Of Cell Immobilization In Cancer Research And Immunotherapy -- Nano systems for repairing retinal degeneration -- Systemic drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye: Overcoming blood-retinal barrier through smart drug design and nanotechnology -- The effects of irradiation with cold atmospheric-pressure plasma on cellular function -- Immobilization of biomolecules on plasma functionalized surfaces for biomedical applications -- A wide portray of Upconversion-nanoparticles: surface modification for bio-applications -- Advances in Amphiphilic Assemblies and its Immobilization in Room Temperature Supercooled Matrices. .
    Abstract: This book delves into the field of immobilizing biologically active and non-active molecules. It discusses the designing strategy of immobilization and the current state-of-the-art applications for advancing biomedical, agricultural, environmental and industrial practices. It focuses on aspects ranging from fundamental principles to current technological advances at multi-scale levels (macro, micro, and nano) which are suitable for cell, enzyme, and nano-catalyst based applications. Written by experts from across the globe, the contents deal with illustrated examples of molecular and cellular interactions with materials/scaffolds and discussions on factors that can affect the functionality and yield of the process. With its discussions on material science, design of delivery vehicles, separation science, additive manufacturing, agriculture and environmental science, this book will be a useful reference for researchers across multiple disciplines.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 666 p. 143 illus., 126 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811579981
    Series Statement: Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7998-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-7998-1
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    Ecosystem and Species Habitat Modeling for Conservation and Restoration (2023)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Ecology Methodology. ; Biotic communities. ; Plant ecology. ; Ecological Modelling. ; Ecosystems. ; Plant Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Modelling tools and plausible scenarios in science-policy to improve evidence based decision making for human-well-being -- 2. Basic Introduction to Species Distribution Modelling -- 3. Machine Learning based predictive modelling approaches for better understanding evolutionary history, distribution and niche occupancy: Experience from Western Ghats -- 4. Mapping the impact of climate change on eco-sensitive hotspots using species distribution modelling (SDMs) – Gaps, Challenges and Future Perspectives -- 5. Approaches for modelling the climate change impacts on ecosystems -- 6. Developing a Bayesian Model of Climate-Induced Lake Overturn in Talisay, Taal Lake -- 7. Global sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of MaxEnt model: Implications in species habitat projections -- 8. Tree species diversity and richness patterns reveal high priority areas for conservation in Eswatini -- 9. Improving the conservation status of a threatened tree (Acer sikkimensis Miq. syn. Acer hookeri Miq.) through standardization of seed germination protocol and using ecological niche modeling -- 10. Ecological Niche Modeling of the endemic Himalayan near-threatened treeline conifer Abies spectabilis (D.Don) Mirb. in the Indian Central Himalaya -- 11. Modeling the distribution of a medicinal plant Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz for its conservation in Arunachal Pradesh -- 12. Habitat Suitability and Niche Modeling for Conservation and Restoration of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. in Temperate Himalayan Forest Ecosystem -- 13. Application of species distribution modeling for conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems -- 14. Habitat suitability analysis of Asiatic Elephants (Elephas maximus) in the Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest of Assam using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) -- 15. Factors Affecting the Habitat Suitability of Eastern Swamp Deer (Rucervus duvaucelii ranjitsinhi Groves, 1982) in Manas National Park and Implication for Terai Grassland Restoration -- 16. Evaluating Potential Habitats of Chital, Sloth Bear and Jungle Cat in Selected Areas of Central Indian Landscape -- 17. Habitat suitability modeling of Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822) in the Indian drainage systems using MaxEnt -- 18. Modelling the influence of Marine Fishery Advisories on the reduction of Carbon Dioxide emissions for Odisha under varying Climate Change Scenarios using CMIP models – an evidence-based approach for policymaking -- 19. Impacts of pollution on tropical montane and temperate forests of South Asia: Preliminary studies by post graduate students in India and Sri Lanka -- 20. Selection of strategic sampling sites for river quality assessments near mined areas as a policy handle for low-impact development and biodiversity conservation – a case study of River Godavari -- 21. Ecological niche modeling predicts the potential area for cultivation of Melia dubia Cav. (Meliaceae): a promising tree species for agroforestry in India -- 22. Proportions of change in the airborne particulate matter (PM10) concentrations across selected states in Peninsular India - a study of decadal, pre-pandemic trends for planning restoration -- 23. Decomposition of Sunflower Cuttings and its Impact on Soil Fertility of Rice Terraces (Payoh) in Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines -- 24. Forest ecosystem modeling for policy planning: A review -- 25. Ecological Carrying Capacity Modelling and Sustainability Assessment of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines -- 26. Assessment of the contribution of Fresh Water Ecosystem Services to the Hydropower Sector in the Kura-Araz basin -- 27. Eutrophication modelling of Chilika Lagoon using an artificial neural network approach.
    Abstract: This edited book is focused on SDG 15. This volume covers aspects of species and ecosystem modeling in understanding the complexity of ecological systems, restoration, protected area management, and species conservation. The book follows a systematic and situation-sensitive approach to discuss ecosystem and species modeling tools, approaches, science, case studies, opportunities, and gaps for enhancing conservation efforts, ensuring ecosystem resilience, and addressing sustainability issues. The book emphasizes on science, innovations, case studies, and strategic relevance as main pillars of using ecosystem and species modeling tools and implementing the outcomes and results. In addition, clear conceptual frameworks, elaborated methodologies, and their applications are included to support policy planning and interventions to reduce and reverse human encroachment in human-dominated natural ecosystems, their degradation, and loss of important species and ecosystem services. Essential information with a special focus on advances and opportunities in advancing the implementation of results and outputs of the modeling tools, challenges and constraints for addressing loss of ecosystem services, designing and implementing sustainable landscape restoration, environmental risk assessment, and finally understanding policy implications and concerns for mainstreaming modeling results in conservation planning and decision-making is included in the book. Further topics include ultimate translational value of modeling tools and efforts across transitional ecosystems and species habitat to provide better evidence to influence the nature-based solutions (NbS) and ecosystem health assessment using Red List of Ecosystems (RLE). The emerging roles of integrative socio-ecological as well as techno-cultural factors in promoting the relevance of ecosystem and species modeling is one of the key features of this book. This edited volume is of interest and useful to researchers, students, scholars, policy makers, forest managers, consultants, and policy makers in the fields of protected area management, forest department, conservation, modeling, climate change, and sustainability science, and also authors engaged in IPBES, IPCC, and several other assessments.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXV, 570 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819901319
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0131-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-0131-9
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    Essential Current Concepts in Stem Cell Biology (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Stem cells. ; Hematology. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Biotechnology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Hematology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Hematopoietic Stem Cells -- Mesenchymal Stem Cells -- Cord Blood Stem Cells -- Neural Stem Cells and Their Niche -- Skeletal Muscle Stem Cells -- Heart Muscle Tissue Engineering -- Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells -- Epigenetics of Somatic Cell Reprogramming -- Human Pluripotent Stem Cells and Neural Regeneration -- Dopaminergic Neuron-Related Stem Cells -- Liver Disease Modelling -- Organoids in Developmental Biology Research and Application -- Extracellular Vesicles -- Ethics in Stem Cell Applications.
    Abstract: This textbook describes the biology of different stem cell types and outlines the current level of knowledge in the field. It clearly explains the basics of hematopoietic, mesenchymal cord blood, neural and muscle stem cells and also covers induced pluripotent stem cells and their applications. Further, it includes chapters on organoids, stem-cell based disease modelling, extracellular vesicles and one chapter on ethical aspects of human stem cell research, which promotes critical thinking and responsible handling of the material. Based on lectures of the international master program Molecular and Developmental Stem Cell Biology taught at Ruhr-University Bochum and participation of collaborating professors from Tongji University Shanghai, the book is a valuable source for students, postdocs and researchers, who would like to have introductory chapters on stem cell biology. It also offers essential insights for physicians and dentists wishing to expand their knowledge. This textbook is a valuable complement to Concepts and Applications of Stem Cell Biology, also published in the Learning Materials in Biosciences textbook series.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 242 p. 37 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030339234
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33923-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-33923-4
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    Artificial Hearts : Technology and Therapy Management (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Engineering design. ; Heart Surgery. ; Control engineering. ; Robotics. ; Automation. ; Biotechnology. ; Engineering Design. ; Cardiac Surgery. ; Control, Robotics, Automation.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Evolution of Artificial Heart Technology -- Chapter 2. Mechanisms of Heart Failure -- Chapter 3. Basis of Artificial Heart Technologies -- Chapter 4. Artificial Heart: Rotary Pump -- Chapter 5. Artificial Heart: Volume-Displacement Pump -- Chapter 6. Total Artificial Heart -- Chapter 7. Evaluation of Artificial Hearts -- Chapter 8. Selection of Artificial Heart Devices -- Chapter 9. Therapy Management of VADs -- Chapter 10. Challenges of Artificial Heart Devices -- Chapter 11. A Primary Study for Biocompatible Ventricular Assist Devices.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to artificial hearts, summarizing the latest advances in basic technologies, design, evaluation, and management. Featuring 11 chapters, it discusses the origins of the artificial heart, the mechanisms of heart failure, and the principles of artificial heart technologies. Further, it offers an overview of rotary pumps and volume-displacement pumps, and addresses total artificial hearts. Lastly, the book covers evaluation, selection, therapy management, challenges, and the latest innovations. Given its scope, it is a valuable resource for researchers and technicians in the area of biomedical engineering, as well as surgeons.
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    Pages: XV, 212 p. 37 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811543784
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4378-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4378-4
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    Theories in Ecological Risk Assessment (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Environmental sciences Mathematics. ; Environment. ; Conservation biology. ; Statistics . ; Ecology. ; Mathematical Applications in Environmental Science. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Conservation Biology. ; Statistics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 0. Introduction - Ecologist in Wonderland -- Part 1. Linking Ecotoxicology and Ecology -- Chapter 1. Basic Concepts of Ecological Risk Assessment -- Chapter 2. Population-level assessment -- Chapter 3. Population models of extinction -- Chapter 4. Population level assessment using the canonical model -- Part 2. Models for ecotoxicology -- Chapter 5. Species Sensitivity Distribution in Ecological Risk Assessment -- Chapter 6. BLM: A model for predicting metal toxicities -- Chapter 7.Mathematical models for chemical mixtures -- Chapter 8.Statistics and related topics.
    Abstract: This book introduces various mathematical models used in ecological risk assessment, primarily discussing models used in hazard assessment. The book aims to link ecology and conservation biology with risk assessments, bringing together the knowledge of ecotoxicology and ecology for effective risk assessment. The first part describes population-level assessment in ecological risk assessment. The chapters cover current methodologies for ecological risk assessment, individual-level assessment, population dynamics models for population-level assessment, case studies, mathematical models for population extinctions, the derivation of mean time to extinction (MTE) and their case studies. The second part of the book discusses the mathematical models involved in hazard assessments. It introduces the method of risk assessment using species sensitivity distributions (SSDs), hazard assessment of metals, chemical mixtures using the Michaelis-Menten equation, basic elements of statistics and related topics. Expected readers are risk assessors in governments and public sectors, students and young researchers interested in environmental science. The book is made accessible and easy to follow by beginners in mathematical biology and theoretical ecology.
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    Pages: XIV, 202 p. 90 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819903092
    Series Statement: Theoretical Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0309-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-0309-2
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    Deep Learning in Medical Image Analysis : Challenges and Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Radiology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Radiology. ; Computational and Systems Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Deep Learning in Medical Image Analysis -- Medical Image Synthesis via Deep Learning -- Deep Learning for Pulmonary Image Analysis: Classification, Detection, and Segmentation -- Deep Learning Computer Aided Diagnosis for Breast Lesion in Digital Mammogram -- Decision support system for lung cancer using PET/CT and microscopic images -- Lesion Image Synthesis using DCGANs for Metastatic Liver Cancer Detection -- Retinopathy analysis based on deep convolution neural network -- Diagnosis of Glaucoma on retinal fundus images using deep learning: detection of nerve fiber layer defect and optic disc analysis -- Automatic segmentation of multiple organs on 3D CT images by using deep learning approaches -- Techniques and Applications in Skin OCT Analysis -- Deep Learning Technique for Musculoskeletal Analysis -- Index.
    Abstract: This book presents cutting-edge research and applications of deep learning in a broad range of medical imaging scenarios, such as computer-aided diagnosis, image segmentation, tissue recognition and classification, and other areas of medical and healthcare problems. Each of its chapters covers a topic in depth, ranging from medical image synthesis and techniques for muskuloskeletal analysis to diagnostic tools for breast lesions on digital mammograms and glaucoma on retinal fundus images. It also provides an overview of deep learning in medical image analysis and highlights issues and challenges encountered by researchers and clinicians, surveying and discussing practical approaches in general and in the context of specific problems. Academics, clinical and industry researchers, as well as young researchers and graduate students in medical imaging, computer-aided-diagnosis, biomedical engineering and computer vision will find this book a great reference and very useful learning resource.
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    Pages: VIII, 181 p. 131 illus., 114 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030331283
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1213
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33128-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-33128-3
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    Rhizosphere Biology: Interactions Between Microbes and Plants (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Plant diseases. ; Microbial ecology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Bacterial Endophytes: Diversity, Functional Importance, and Potential for Manipulation -- Rhizosphere Carbon Turnover from Cradle to Grave: The Role of Microbe–Plant Interactions -- Root–Soil–Microbe Interactions Mediating Nutrient Fluxes in the Rhizosphere -- Diazotrophic Nitrogen Fixation in the Rhizosphere and Endosphere -- Root Microbiome Structure and Microbial Succession in the Rhizosphere -- Rhizosphere Legacy: Plant Root Interactions with the Soil and Its Biome -- Rhizosphere Microbiome and Soil-Borne Diseases -- Root Disease Impacts on Root-Rhizosphere Microbial Communities -- Newly Introduced or Modified Genes in Plants Potentially Modulate the Host Microbiome -- Rhizosphere Plant–Microbe Interactions Under Abiotic Stress -- Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Interactions in the Rhizosphere -- Microbial–Faunal Interactions in the Rhizosphere -- Inter-Organismal Signaling in the Rhizosphere -- Molecular Mechanisms of Plant–Microbe Interactions in the Rhizosphere as Targets for Improving Plant Productivity -- Inoculation Effects in the Rhizosphere: Diversity and Function.
    Abstract: This book presents a detailed discussion on the direct interactions of plants and microorganisms in the rhizosphere environment. It includes fifteen chapters, each focusing on a specific component of plant-microbe interactions, such as the influence of plants on the root microbiome, and the downstream effects of rhizosphere microbial dynamics on carbon and nutrient fluxes in the surroundings. As such, the book helps readers gain a better understanding of diversity above the ground, and its effect on the microbiome and its functionality.
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    Pages: XVIII, 356 p. 36 illus., 23 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811561252
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6125-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-6125-2
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    Novel Innovation Design for the Future of Health : Entrepreneurial Concepts for Patient Empowerment and Health Democratization (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Entrepreneurship. ; New business enterprises. ; Public health. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Entrepreneurship. ; Public Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. What Is Wrong with Health? What Should the Future of Health Be? -- INNOVATION DESIGN for the FUTURE of HEALTH -- Health Innovations from an Innovators’ Perspective -- From SICKCARE to HEALTHCARE to HEALTH -- Future Look on Health: Opportunities -- Navigating Towards a Future of “One Health” -- Part II. Exponential Medicine + Technologies + Mindset -- Exponential Technologies for an Exponential Medicine -- Exponential Medicine: Challenges of Human Spaceflight Bringing Innovations for Earth—A Case Study -- Healthy Longevity -- The Science of Health Longevity -- Space Healthtech: Innovation Base for Longevity -- Part III. Future Health Value Propositions -- Healthcare the Melting Pot of Technology, Humanity, and Confusion -- Democratize Health Delivery -- Health Innovation Process: Definitions and Short Methodology Introductions -- Prevention, Prediction, Personalization, and Participation as Key Components in Future Health -- Digital Health Business Models: Transformation Is on the Horizon -- Value Propositions for Future Health Developments: Digital, Portable, Connected, Experience-Enhancing, Supportive, Patient-Centric, and Affordable -- (Digital) Patient Journey and Empowerment: Digital Twin -- Part IV. Innovation Methodology Basics -- Stanford Biodesign as Base: Empathy and Patient Centricity as the Main Driver -- Purpose Launchpad Methodology: Introduction -- Design Thinking for Innovations in Healthcare -- VPC to BMC to Exponential Canvas: Canvas Interconnectivity for Exponential Scaling -- Innovation Methodology I3 EME: Awareness for Biomedical Engineers -- Part V. Ethics + Health Innovation -- Integrating Ethical Considerations into Innovation Design -- Part VI. Health Innovation Design -- Case Studies Used Throughout the Book: Innovation Categories Explained -- Why Is Healthcare Different with Respect to Innovation and Entrepreneurial Activities? -- Purpose Launchpad Health (PLH) Methodology Introduction -- Part VII. Purpose Launchpad Health -- Purpose Launchpad Health: Exploration and Evaluation Phases—Actual Case Studies -- Part VIII. Health Leadership, Skills and other Methodologies -- Soft Skills Needed for Problem Understanding and Innovation Generation -- Leadership in Healthcare: A Novel Approach. Healthcare Executives’ Traits, Styles, and Approaches -- Future Skills Framework in Healthcare -- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Quo Vadis Immunotherapy Industry -- Part IX. Health Entrepreneurship -- Global Health Markets and Their Different Needs -- Patient: Health Relation and Digital Health Entrepreneurship -- Health Start-Up: Create Impact and be Investment Ready Intra- and Entre-Preneurs -- Regulatory Issues for Health Innovations -- Innovation Think Tank Frameworks for Resolving “The Innovator’s Dilemma” in Healthcare -- A Primer on Patents and IP for Health Innovations -- Successfully Implementing Ambidexterity in the Medical Industry -- Reverse Innovation: Circumvent Digital Health Transformation Issues -- Part X. Health Innovation Education and Incubation -- Health Innovation Design: “CAMPing” for the Unmet Clinical Need -- Health Technology Innovation Generation (HTIG) Lecture and Project Classes at AGH University -- Health Innovation Design at a University: INKA INNOLAB at Otto-von-Guericke-University -- Clinical Innovation at Acibadem Biodesign Center -- Example of a Needs-Driven Innovation Training Program: The BioMedical Design Novo Nordisk Foundation Fellowship Program -- Addressing the Healthcare Needs with Innovation Think Tank Global Infrastructure and its Methodology -- The Power of a Collaborative Ecosystem: Introducing the Edison™ Accelerator -- HealthTec Networks and Clusters (Global): Innovation Clusters in Medtech in Europe -- Leadership-Compass: “Networking and Synapting Empowered by Health Captains” -- Part XI. Purpose Launchpad Health: Toolset Templates and Principles -- PLH Templates and Principles.
    Abstract: This book highlights the reasons for an urgently needed revision of the current global healthcare setup, discusses the needed mindset for a future of health, and provides a comprehensive development toolset for disruption (and for the needed incremental innovations towards disruption). Today’s biomedical and health innovation related research in universities encourages activities that lead to incremental innovations with a relatively low risk of failure. The healthcare industry on the other hand provides tools and devices for established healthcare providers to improve the diagnosis and therapy/ treatment of the patients’ health problems. The patient is not in the center of healthcare provision however, and prevention and prediction are not core goals. The current health setup needs to be challenged and disrupted. Disruptions are coming from technologies or processes that lead to a significant (〉10x) reduction in cost or price/ performance and that also come with new business models. The need for change, effects of exponential technologies, and the needed shift to prevention and to homecare for health democratization and patient empowerment will be discussed in detail in the first parts of the book. The subsequent sections address several innovation methods with a focus on a novel meta methodology named Purpose Launchpad Health. This is followed by a comprehensive discussion on health entrepreneurship activities and needs. The final section of the book addresses how to train students to become entrepreneurial health innovators, presenting successful curricula and examples of health incubation and accelerator setups. All of the innovation tools presented and used in this book are summarized in the final chapter to help the reader get started planning an entrepreneurial venture. Written by experts from academia and industry, the book covers important basics and best practices, as well as recent developments. Chapters are concise and enriched with key messages, learning objectives and real innovation examples to bridge theory and practice. This book aims to serve as a teaching base for health innovation design and to prepare for health-related entrepreneurial ventures. Readers with medical, biomedical, biotechnology, and health economics backgrounds - and anyone who wants to become a future oriented health innovator or who believes in disruptive approaches - will find this book a useful resource and teaching tool for developing validated products/ services and processes for the future of health.
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    Pages: XXXIV, 624 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031081910
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08191-0
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    Composite Materials: Applications in Engineering, Biomedicine and Food Science (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Food science. ; Biomaterials. ; Nanotechnology. ; Ceramic materials. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Science. ; Biomaterials. ; Nanotechnology. ; Ceramics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Carbon materials from various sources for composite materials -- Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Composites: Machining Aspects and Opportunities for Manufacturing Industries -- Surface modification of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) towards preparation of natural/synthetic rubber blend nanocomposites -- Mechanical properties of nanoclay composite materials -- Fireproof capability of rigid polyurethane foam based composite materials -- Structural behavior of composite materials in fire -- Natural resources based green composite materials -- Composite materials for wind turbine structure -- Electrochromic Smart Windows: An Energy-efficient Technology -- Graphitic Carbon Nitride/ Metal Oxides Nanocomposites and Their Applications in Engineering -- Application of Nanofiber-based Composites: Progressive Health Impact -- Polymer-based Nanocomposite: Recent Trends in Safety Assessments in biomedical applications -- Modern approach of hydroxyapatite based composites for biomedical applications -- Hybrid Composite in Orthopedic applications -- Polymer-based composite in biomedical applications -- Components of All-solid-state Ion-Selective Electrodes (AS-ISEs) -- Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-based Composites for Food Applications -- Nanocomposite Materials in Food Packaging: Opportunities, Challenges and Safety Assessment -- Biodegradability and Composite Coatings: Past, Present and Future Prospects -- Nanocomposite Film for Food Packaging: Opening Doors to Future Applications -- Functional Chitosan-Based Composites for Potential Application in Food Industry -- Metal-insulator-metal as a biosensing platfrom .
    Abstract: Composite materials are formed when the combination of separate materials acquire new properties distinct from its components. They have a range of applications in fields such as mechanical and electrical engineering, food science and biomedicine and represent a fast-growing area of research. Composite Materials: Applications in Engineering, Biomedicine and Food Science provides an overview of current technologies and applications related to composite materials in these fields. Organized by discipline, the text encompasses a wide variety of composite materials, including polymer, ceramic, biomaterial, hydroxyapatite, nanofiber and green composites. Early chapters detail the enhanced mechanical, magnetic, dielectric properties of electrical and thermal conductive composite materials, which are essential in daily science. Subsequent chapters focus on filler or reinforcement materials, including carbon materials, hybrid materials and nanomaterials. Particular emphasis is placed on nanocomposite materials, as these have increasingly diverse field applications. Various manufacturing methods, such as the synthesis method and top-down/bottom-up manufacturing, are also discussed. Coverage of the recent progress, challenges and opportunities surrounding composite materials make this text a one-stop reference for engineers, scientists and researchers working in this exciting field.
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    Pages: XI, 484 p. 213 illus., 112 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030454890
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45489-0
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    River Dynamics and Flood Hazards : Studies on Risk and Mitigation (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part (I) Introduction to river hazards and their management: Chapter 1. Natural River Hazards: Their Impacts and Mitigation Techniques -- Chapter 2. Assessment of sediment hazard and associated measurement -- Chapter 3. Modelling approach to study the riverine flood hazard of lower Damodar river -- Chapter 4. Field measurement of accumulated surface water and infiltration depth in a flood-prone Langol catchment of Manipur valley region -- Chapter 5. Soil erosion analysis with respect to land use / land cover change in Godavari basin -- Part (II) Stability of Hydraulic Structures and Sediment Transport: Chapter 6. Stability of hydraulic structures against erosion and scour due to water jets -- Chapter 7. Stabilization of Manmade Embankments at Indian Sundarban Estuary through Turbulence Control at Flow-Sediment Interface: Field Survey and Flume Experimentation -- Chapter 8. A Review of Sedimentation on Different Types of Weirs -- Chapter 9. A Review on Parametric Studies of Piano Key Weir -- Chapter 10 Influence of boundary condition on the modified 2D shallow water model near the flow-structure interaction zone: a case study in Brahmaputra River -- Chapter 11. A Review on Estimation Methods of Scour Depth around Bridge Pier -- Chapter 12. Estimation of Shear force Distribution in Two-stage open channel using SVM and ANFIS -- Chapter 13. Sediment transport modelling through machine learning methods: Review of current challenges and strategies -- Chapter 14. Impact of Anthropocene on the fluvial sediment supply: The Mahanadi River basin perspective -- Chapter 15. Assessment of sediment hazards by bed level variations around the bridge pier -- Chapter 16. Equation development for equilibrium bed load -- Part (III) Hydrological hazards and ecological restoration: Chapter 17. Flood mitigation with river restoration using Porcupine systems -- Chapter 18. Flood prioritisation of basins based on geomorphometric properties using Morphometric analysis and Principal component analysis: A case study of the Maner River basin -- Chapter 19. Flood modelling of Krishna river at Sangli using HEC-RAS -- Chapter 20. Development of Machine Learning based Flood Prediction Model for Godavari River Basin -- Chapter 21. Field study on soil organic matter content in inundation areas of Langol catchment by loss- on-ignition” method -- Chapter 22. Agricultural Drought Assessment using Satellite based Surface Soil Moisture Estimate -- Chapter 23. A Review on Hydrodynamics of Vegetated Streams -- Chapter 24. Analysis of Stormwater Drainage Network of the Central Zone in the Surat City by Using SWMM 5.1 Software -- Chapter 25. Review of state-of-the-art research on river hydrological hazards, restoration and management -- Chapter 26. Erosion Susceptibility Mapping based on Hypsometric Analysis using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System Techniques -- Part (IV) Climate change and Global warming issues: Chapter 27. Climate Change Implication and Adaptation for River systems -- Chapter 28. Non-parametric approaches to identify rainfall pattern in semi-arid regions: Ranipet, Vellore, and Tirupathur districts, Tamil Nadu, India -- Chapter 29. Decadal-based analysis of hydrological components in the Kesinga sub-catchment in Mahanadi Basin: An assessment of climate variability impact -- Chapter 30. Prediction of Future Rainfall in the Upper Godavari Basin Using Statistical Downscaling Model -- Chapter 31. Projecting Future Maximum Temperature Changes in River Ganges Basin using Observations and Statistical Downscaling Model (SDSM) -- Chapter 32. Trend Assessment of Rainfall over Mumbai and Pune Cities -- Chapter 33. Evaluation of Potential lakes Susceptible to GLOF using Multi-Criteria Assessment in Jhelum Sub-basin of Indus Basin.
    Abstract: This edited book covers all aspects of River related disasters, challenges, and opportunities. Step-by-step descriptions are provided of river dynamics and associated hazards, and their applications in hazard assessments, accompanied by several experimental, filed and numerical studies. In addition, a systematic table of content is given to aid in identifying River hazards challenges and opportunities. Essential information is provided on River dynamics, hydrological processes and climate change issues, and an individual chapter is devoted to ecological restoration and river hazard management. Further topics include the stability of hydraulic structures, sediment transport, and debris flow in the hilly streams. This book will provide students, researchers, scientists, water resources managers with a comprehensive overview of the River dynamics and flood hazards in various sectors of water-related disasters and will enable them to explore the scope of application of the computational techniques and will enable them to explore the scope of River related disasters, allied branches and their field-specific problems. Professionals and policymakers may also explore the implementation of these approaches in their workplace to tackle complex river dynamics and hydrological phenomena occurring in their study area.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811971006
    Series Statement: Disaster Resilience and Green Growth,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7100-6
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    Microbial Beta Glucanases : Molecular Structure, Functions and Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Microbiology. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Microbiology. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1.An Introduction to Beta Glucan and Beta Glucanases -- 2.Industrial Applications of Beta Glucanases -- 3.Microbial Sources of Beta Glucanase Enzymes -- 4.Role of Beta Glucanases in Animal Nutrition -- 5.Betaglucanse in Breweries -- 6. Exploitation of Actinobacteria for Beta Glucanolytic enzymes –Screening and Characterisation -- 7.Structural Characterisation of Beta Glucanase Genes from Actinobacteria -- 8.Application of Codon Optimization in Actinobacterial Beta Glucanases -- 9.Actinobacterial Beta Glucanases: Recombinant Expression of in E. coli -- 10.Purification and Properties of Recombinant Beta Glucanases Enzymes -- 11.Fungal Beta Glucanases -- 12.Industrial Production and Characterisation of Beta Glucanases -- 13.Protein Engineering of Beta Glucanase Enzymes -- 14.Biotechnological Avenues in Hybrid Beta Glucanase Enzyme Production.
    Abstract: This book offers an overview of the current knowledge on beta glucanase enzymes derived from actinobacterial source, their structure, functions and industrial applications. It summarizes the exploitation of actinomycetes, assay methods for beta glucanase screening, structural characterisation, genetic engineering, protein engineering, strategies for purification, characterisation and finally how to synthesize a hybrid enzyme of beta glucanases.Enzyme beta glucanases have considerable interest in industrial biotechnology owing to its distinct effect on the hydrolysis of insoluble beta glucan molecules and applications in particular industrial sectors such as food, feed and beverages industries. The beta glucanases are characterized extensively in microorganisms viz. bacteria, fungi and also in plants. A wide varieties of actinobacterial β- glucanases have exclusively active on β-glucan substrates and cleave the mixed linkage β-glucan chains at different points. This is significant for picking precise substrates for the assay of each type of enzymes within this enzyme groups. The well recognized specificity and mechanism of action within the enormous substrates allow to understand that most of them are varied from cellulases, excluding β-1,4-glucanases. The progress in genetic and protein engineering in actinobacterial beta glucanases improves the stability, activity and thermodynamic properties in relation with industrial relevance. This book will be useful for researchers and students engaged in industrial biotechnology, enzyme production, molecular biology, protein engineering and many more.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811964664
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6466-4
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    Mathematical Models for Dental Materials Research (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Mathematical models. ; Dentistry. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics. ; Dentistry. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Systematic Errors in Longitudinal Measurements -- Chapter 2 - Endodontic Treatment and Vertical Root Fracture -- Chapter 3 - Debonding of Resin Composite Restorations -- Chapter 4 - Attenuation of Curing Light through Resin Composite Restorations -- Chapter 5 - Release of Ions or Molecules from Dental Restorations -- Chapter 6 - Heat Generated from Dental Resin Composites during Curing -- Chapter 7 - Mechanical Failure of Dental Restorations – The Weakest-Link Theory -- Chapter 8 - Stability of Dental Implants -- Chapter 9 - Kinetics of Photo-polymerization -- Index.
    Abstract: This book presents a mechanistic approach—mathematical modeling—for carrying out dental materials research. This approach allows researchers to go beyond the null hypothesis and obtain a solution that is more general and therefore predictive for conditions other than those considered in a study. Hence it can be used either on its own or to complement the commonly used statistical approach. Through a series of practical problems with wide-ranging application, the reader will be guided on: How to construct a mathematical model for the behavior of dental materials by making informed assumptions of the physical, chemical, or mechanical situation How to simplify the model by making suitable simplifications How to calibrate the model by calculating the values of key parameters using experimental results How to refine the model when there are discrepancies between predictions and experiments Only elementary calculus is required to follow the examples and all the problems can be solved by using MS Excel© spreadsheets. This is an ideal book for dental materials researchers without a strong mathematical background who are interested in applying a more mechanistic approach to their research to give deeper insight into the problem at hand. Advance praise for Mathematical Models for Dental Materials Research: “This is a nice addition for research students on how to conduct their work and how to manage data analysis. It brings together a number of important aspects of dental materials investigations which has been missing in the literature. The practical examples make it much easier to understand.” – Michael F. Burrow, Clinical Professor in Prosthodontics, The University of Hong Kong “The great strengths of this volume are the real world examples of dental materials research in the successive chapters. In turn, this is an outcome of the outstanding expertise of both authors. I warmly recommend this book to the dental biomaterials community worldwide.” – David C. Watts, Professor of Biomaterials Science, University of Manchester, UK.
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    ISBN: 9783030378493
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37849-3
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    Biorefinery of Alternative Resources: Targeting Green Fuels and Platform Chemicals (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Environment. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Cogeneration of electric power and heat. ; Fossil fuels. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Renewable Energy. ; Fossil Fuel.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Growth of Biofuels Sector: Opportunities, Challenges and Outlook -- Chapter 2. Bioconversion of Agro-Industrial Residues to Second-Generation Bioethanol -- Chapter 3. Catalytic Transformation of Ethanol to Industrially Relevant Fine Chemicals -- Chapter 4. Selective Bioethanol Conversion to Chemicals and Fuels via Advanced Catalytic Approaches -- Chapter 5. A Spotlight on Butanol and Propanol as Next-Generation Synthetic Fuels -- Chapter 6. Technological Advancements in the Production and Application of Biomethanol -- Chapter 7. Biorefinery Approaches for Production of Fuels and Chemicals from Lignocellulosic and Algal Feedstocks -- Chapter 8. Conversion of Rice Husk and Nutshells into Gaseous, Liquid and Solid Biofuels -- Chapter 9. A Review of Thermochemical and Biochemical Conversion of Miscanthus to Biofuels -- Chapter 10. Process Improvements and Techno-Economic Feasibility of Hydrothermal Liquefaction and Pyrolysis of Biomass for Bio-Crude Oil Production -- Chapter 11. Biocrude Oil Production via Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Algae and Upgradation Techniques to Liquid Transportation Fuels -- Chapter 12. Co-pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass and Polymeric Wastes for Liquid Oil Production -- Chapter 13. Conversion of Waste Biomass to Bio-oils and Upgradation by Hydrothermal Liquefaction, Gasification and Hydrodeoxygenation -- Chapter 14. Upgrading of Bio-oil from Biomass Pyrolysis: Current Status and Future Development -- Chapter 15. Heterogeneous catalysis in Hydroxymethylfurfural Conversion to Fuels and Chemicals -- Chapter 16. Conversion of Glycerol to Value-added Products -- Chapter 17. Recent Advances in Steam Reforming of Glycerol for Syngas Production -- Chapter 18. Conversion of Biogas to Syngas via Catalytic Carbon Dioxide Reforming Reaction: An Overview of Thermodynamic Aspects, Catalytic Design and Reaction Kinetics -- Chapter 19. Opportunities of Biodiesel Compatibility as a Modern Combustion Engine Fuel -- Chapter 20. Current Advancements in Microbial Fuel Cell Technologies.
    Abstract: This book summarizes recent advances in the processing of waste biomass resources to produce biofuels and biochemicals. Worldwide interest in clean energy sources, environmental protection, and mitigating global warming is rapidly gaining momentum and spurring on the search for alternative energy sources, especially for the transportation and industrial sectors. This book reviews the opportunities presented by low-cost organic waste materials, discussing their suitability for alternative fuel and fine chemical production, physicochemical characterization, conversion technologies, feedstock and fuel chemistry, refining technologies, fuel upgrading, residue management, and the circular economy. In addition, it explores applied aspects of biomass conversion by highlighting several significant thermochemical, hydrothermal and biological technologies. In summary, the book offers comprehensive and representative descriptions of key fuel processing technologies, energy conversion and management, waste valorization, eco-friendly waste remediation, biomass supply chain, lifecycle assessment, techno-economic analysis and the circular bioeconomy.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811518041
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1804-1
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    Airborne Particulate Matter : Source, Chemistry and Health (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Ecology . ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Ecosystems. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction to Airborne Particulate Matter - Source, Chemistry and Health -- 2 Emission Sources of Particulate Matter -- 3 Geographic Distribution and Transport of Atmospheric Particulate Matter -- 4 Airborne particles in indoor and outdoor environments -- 5 High-resolution ambient record of aerosols over Delhi and associated typical health effects -- 6 Characterization of Primary and Secondary Airborne Particulate -- 7 Toxicological implications of fine particulates: sources, chemical composition and possible underlying mechanism -- 8 Bioaerosol and its impact on human health -- 9 Human Health Effects of Particulate Matter -- 10 Impacts and Responses of Particulate Matter Pollution on Vegetation -- 11 Mitigation and Management of Ambient Particulate Matter -- 12 Particulate Matter Regulatory Policies: National and Global Approach. .
    Abstract: This book is about airborne particulate matter, sources, chemistry and health and contained a complete information about their emission source, transport, atmospheric chemistry, distribution at local, regional and global levels, and their level in indoor and outdoor settings. Primary and secondary particulate matters in the ambient atmosphere also describe in detail. Analytical techniques, statistical tools and mathematical models used in airborne particulate research is also described. This book also covers the important aspects of the particulate matter chemistry in atmosphere, and their adverse impact on plant and human health. A detailed insight about the harmful impact of airborne particulate matter (biogenic and anthropogenic both) on different human system is described in detail. The toxicological significance of particulate matter on human body was also mentioned. The mitigation, management and regulatory policies to control ambient particulate matter is also provided. This book is also written in simple language with helpful photographs, diagrams, tables and flowcharts which will make the reader comfortable in understanding the concepts a more relatively easier way. Overall, the present book is a valuable tool for students working in the fields of Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Epidemiology and Agriculture Science. This book also a unique resource for environmental consultants, researchers, policymakers and other professionals involved in air quality, plant and human health.
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    Pages: XIX, 314 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811653872
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5387-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-5387-2
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    POLAR NIGHT Marine Ecology : Life and Light in the Dead of Night (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Climatology. ; Physical geography. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Climate Sciences. ; Physical Geography. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- The marine physical environment during the Polar Night -- Light in the Polar Night -- Marine micro- and macroalgae in the Polar Night -- Zooplankton in the Polar Night -- Benthic communities in the Polar Night -- Fish ecology in the Polar Night -- Biological clocks and rhythms in polar organisms -- Sensor carrying platforms -- Operative habitat mapping and monitoring in the Polar Night -- The Polar Night exhibition: Life and light at the dead of night -- Index.
    Abstract: Until recently, the prevailing view of marine life at high latitudes has been that organisms enter a general resting state during the dark Polar Night and that the system only awakens with the return of the sun. Recent research, however, with coordinated, multidisciplinary field campaigns based on the high Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard, have provided a radical new perspective. Instead of a system in dormancy, a new perspective of a system in full operation and with high levels of activity across all major phyla is emerging. Examples of such activities and processes include: Active marine organisms at sea surface, water column and the sea-floor. At surface we find active foraging in seabirds and fish, in the water column we find a high biodiversity and activity of zooplankton and larvae such as active light induced synchronized diurnal vertical migration, and at seafloor there is a high biodiversity in benthic animals and macroalgae. The Polar Night is a period for reproduction in many benthic and pelagic taxa, mass occurrence of ghost shrimps (Caprellides), high abundance of Ctenophores, physiological evidence of micro- and macroalgal cells that are ready to utilize the first rays of light when they appear, deep water fishes found at water surface in the Polar night, and continuous growth of bivalves throughout the winter. These findings not only begin to shape a new paradigm for marine winter ecology in the high Arctic, but also provide conclusive evidence for a top-down controlled system in which primary production levels are close to zero. In an era of environmental change that is accelerated at high latitudes, we believe that this new insight is likely to strongly impact how the scientific community views the high latitude marine ecosystem. Despite the overwhelming darkness, the main environmental variable affecting marine organisms in the Polar Night is in fact light. The light regime during the Polar Night is unique with respect to light intensity, spectral composition of light and photoperiod. .
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    Pages: XI, 375 p. 133 illus., 116 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030332082
    Series Statement: Advances in Polar Ecology, 4
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33208-2
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    Long-Term Ecosystem Changes in Riparian Forests (2020)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Forestry. ; Plant ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Environment. ; Ecology. ; Forestry. ; Plant Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Introduction -- Chapter 1. The Ooyamazawa Riparian Forest: Introduction and Overview -- Part II. Life History and Regeneration Processes of Riparian Woody Species.-Chapter 2. Fraxinus platypoda -- Chapter 3. Pterocarya rhoifolia -- Chapter 4. Cercidiphyllum japonicum -- Chapter 5. Acer Tree Species -- Part III. Diversity and Coexistence in Riparian Forests -- Chapter 6. Diversity of Herbaceous Plants in the Ooyamazawa Riparian Forest -- Chapter 7. Coexistence of Tree Canopy Species -- Part IV. Ecosystem Changes in Riparian Forests -- Chapter 8. Changes in Forest Floor Vegetation -- Chapter 9. Temporal Changes in Browsing Damage by Sika Deer in a Natural Riparian Forest in Central Japan -- Chapter 10. Characteristics and Temporal Trends of a Ground Beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) Community in Ooyamazawa Riparian Forest -- Chapter 11. Avifauna at Ooyamazawa: Decline of Birds that Forage in Bushy Understories -- Part V. Conclusion -- Chapter 12. General Conclusion. .
    Abstract: This open access book presents and analyzes the results of more than 30 years of long-term ecological research in riparian forest ecosystems with the aim of casting light on changes in the dynamics of riparian forests over time. The research, focusing on the Ooyamazawa riparian forest, one of the remaining old-growth forests in Japan, has yielded a number of interesting outcomes. First, it shows that large-scale disturbances afford various trees opportunities for regeneration and are thus the driving force for the coexistence of canopy trees in riparian forests. Second, it identifies changes in reproductive patterns, highlighting that seed production has in fact quantitatively increased over the past two decades. Third, it describes the decline in forest floor vegetation caused by deer grazing and reveals how this decline has affected bird and insect populations. The book illustrates the interconnectedness of phenomena within an ecosystem and the resultant potential for cascade effects and also stresses the need for long-term ecological studies of climate change impacts on forests. It will be of interest to both professionals and academics in the field of forest science. .
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    Pages: VIII, 234 p. 173 illus., 65 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811530098
    Series Statement: Ecological Research Monographs,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3009-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-3009-8
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    Alpine Plant Life : Functional Plant Ecology of High Mountain Ecosystems (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Botany. ; Physical geography. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology. ; Plant Science. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: PRELIMINARY (ToC of second edition) 1 Plant ecology at high elevations -- The concept of limitation -- A regional and historical account -- The challenge of alpine plant research -- 2 The alpine life zone -- Altitudinal boundaries -- Global alpine land area -- Alpine plant diversity -- Origin of alpine floras -- Alpine growth forms -- 3 Alpine climate -- Which alpine climate -- Common features of alpine climates -- Regional features of alpine climates -- 4 The climate plants experience -- Interactions of relief, wind and sun -- How alpine plants influence their climate -- The geographic variation of alpine climate -- 5 Life under snow: protection and limitation -- Temperatures under snow -- Solar radiation under snow -- Gas concentrations under snow -- Plant responses to snowpack -- 6 Alpine soils -- Physics of alpine soil formation -- The organic compound -- The interaction of organic and inorganic compounds -- 7 Alpine treelines -- About trees and lines -- Current altitudinal positions of climatic treelines -- Treeline-climate relationships -- Intrazonal variations and pantropical plateauing of alpine treelines -- Treelines in the past -- Attempts at a functional explanation of treelines -- A hypothesis for treeline formation -- Growth trends near treelines -- Evidence for sink limitation -- 8 Climatic stress -- Survival of low temperature extremes -- Avoidance and tolerance of low temperature extremes -- Heat stress in alpine plants -- Ultraviolet radiation — a stress factor -- 9 Water relations -- Ecosystem water balance -- Soil moisture at high altitudes -- Plant water relations — a brief review of principles -- Water relations of alpine plants -- Desiccation stress -- Water relations of special plant types -- 10 Mineral nutrition -- Soil nutrients -- The nutrient status of alpine plants -- Nutrient cycling and nutrient budgets -- Nitrogen fixation -- Mycorrhiza -- Responses of vegetation to variable nutrient supply -- 11 Uptake and loss of carbon -- Photosynthetic capacity of alpine plants -- Photosynthetic responses to the environment -- Daily carbon gain of leaves -- The seasonal carbon gain of leaves -- C4 and CAM photosynthesis at high altitudes -- Tissue respiration of alpine plants -- Ecosystem carbon balance -- 12 Carbon investments -- Non-structural carbohydrates -- Lipids and energy content -- Carbon costs of leaves and roots -- Whole plant carbon allocation -- 13 Growth dynamics and phenology -- Seasonal growth -- Diurnal leaf extension -- Rates of plant dry matter accumulation -- Functional duration of leaves and roots -- 14 Cell division and tissue formation -- Cell size and plant size -- Mitosis and the cell cycle -- From meristem activity to growth control -- 15 Plant biomass production -- The structure of alpine plant canopies -- Primary productivity of alpine vegetation -- Plant dry matter pools -- Biomass losses through herbivores -- 16 Plant reproduction -- Flowering and pollination -- Seed development and seed size -- Germination -- Alpine seed banks and natural recruitment -- Clonal propagation -- Alpine plant age -- Community processes -- 17 Global change at high elevation -- Alpine land use -- The impact of altered atmospheric chemistry -- Climatic change and alpine ecosystems -- References (with chapter annotation) -- Taxonomic index (genera) -- Geographical index -- Color plates -- Plant life forms -- The alpine life zone -- Environmental stress -- The human dimension.
    Abstract: This book is a completely revised, substantially extended treatment of the physical and biological factors that drive life in high mountains. The book covers the characteristics of alpine plant life, alpine climate and soils, life under snow, stress tolerance, treeline ecology, plant water, carbon, and nutrient relations, plant growth and productivity, developmental processes, and two largely novel chapters on alpine plant reproduction and global change biology. The book explains why the topography driven exposure of plants to dramatic micro-climatic gradients over very short distances causes alpine biodiversity to be particularly robust against climatic change. Geographically, this book draws on examples from all parts of the world, including the tropics. This book is complemented with novel evidence and insight that emerged over the last 17 years of alpine plant research. The number of figures – mostly in color – nearly doubled, with many photographs providing a vivid impression of alpine plant life worldwide. Christian Körner was born in 1949 in Austria, received his academic education at the University of Innsbruck, and was full professor of Botany at the University of Basel from 1989 to 2014. As emeritus Professor he is continuing alpine plant research in the Swiss Alps.
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    Pages: XIX, 500 p. 319 illus., 283 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 3rd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030595388
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59538-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-59538-8
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    Biorefinery: A Sustainable Approach for the Production of Biomaterials, Biochemicals and Biofuels (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Biomaterials. ; Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Biomass to liquid fuels: Recent trends in techniques in catalytic conversions -- Chapter 2_Towards sustainable production of hydrogen and biogas from biomass residues -- Chapter 3_ Biorefinery for biofuel production: A Case Study -- Chapter 4_Techno economic analysis and profitability analysis of biofuel production -- Chapter 5_Life cycle analysis and environmnetal impact of bio fuel production -- Chapter 6_Valorization of non lignocellulosic bio waste for BioChemicals -- Chapter 7_State of art technologies for production of biochemicals from biomass -- Chapter 8_Nutraceuticals functional foods and specialty chemicals -- Chapter 9_Technoeconomical analysis of BioChemical production: A Case study -- Chapter 10_Life cycle assessment and sustainability for production of pectin -- Chapter 11_Production of biofertilizers from agro residue: sustainability issues and challenges -- Chapter 12_Utilization of activated carbon obtained from biomass in waste water treatment -- Chapter 13_Sustanability and life cycle assessment of nano-materials from biomass -- Chapter 14_Biorefinery approach for production of enzymes from fruit peel waste -- Chapter 15_Production of Biomaterials: A Case study.
    Abstract: This book discusses recent trends and concepts in the field of biorefinery. It discusses optimal and economic strategies for converting biomass to value-added products to maximize profits with minimal environmental impact with a sustainability approach. The chapters of the book are focused on the current technologies, techno-economical aspects, life cycle assessment, and case studies. The book is divided into three sections; the first section presents strategies for the production of biofuels like bioethanol, biomethane, biohydrogen, bio-oil, gasification, etc., from the biomass in a sustainable way. The second sections review the extraction of bioactive chemicals, phenolic antioxidants, enzymes, and carboxylic acid from the biomass residue. The last section examines the utilization of biomass for the production of bioactive materials, including biofertilizers, bioadsorbents, activated carbon, nano-materials, and pigments. This book explores the relation between biofuels and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) 7.
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    Pages: XII, 409 p. 56 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811974816
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7481-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-7481-6
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    Advances in Motor Neuroprostheses (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Neurosciences. ; Medical care. ; Neurology . ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Neuroscience. ; Health Care. ; Neurology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Application of reinforcement and deep learning techniques in brain machine interfaces -- Chapter 2: Specific muscle activation patterns in athletic and orthopedic populations: considerations for using surface electromyography in assistive and biofeedback device applications -- Chapter 3: Kineto-dynamic modeling of human upper limb for robotic manipulators and assistive applications -- Chapter 4: Learning from the human hand: force control and perception using a soft-synergy prosthetic hand and non-invasive haptic feedback -- Chapter 5: Design of a soft glove-based robotic hand exoskeleton with embedded synergies -- Chapter 6: Model predictive control based knee actuator allocation during a standing-up motion with a powered exoskeleton and functional electrical stimulation -- Chapter 7: Deep brain stimulation for gait and postural disturbances in Parkinson’s disease -- Chapter 8: Cognitive and physiological intent for the adaptation of motor prostheses -- Index.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive review of recent developments in the field of motor neuroprosthetics and brain-machine interfaces. Chapters in this book are provided by leading experts in the field and include topics such as the design and control of multidimensional prosthetics and exoskeletons, deep brain stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, deep learning for brain machine interfaces, biofeedback, and cognitive intent for adaptation of motor prostheses. This book is a great resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, engineers from related disciplines, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the latest progress in the field of motor neuroprostheses.
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    Pages: XII, 162 p. 57 illus., 47 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030387402
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38740-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-38740-2
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    Microbial Enzymes and Biotechniques : Interdisciplinary Perspectives (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Medical microbiology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The sugar-nucleotide providing enzyme, opportunity and future in the antibody and peptide medicine area -- Chapter 2. The Next Generation of Microalgae-Based Products -- Chapter 3. Advanced techniques for enzymatic and chemical bleaching for pulp and paper industries -- Chapter 4. Commercial bioinoculant development: Techniques and challenges -- Chapter 5. Protein nanostructures with purpose-designed properties in biotechnology and medicine -- Chapter 6. Recent advances in biosynthetic production of Biopigments from microlagae -- Chapter 7. Revealing of the features of the oxidative enzyme production by white-rot basidiomycetes during fermentation of plant raw materials -- Chapter 8. Endophytic bacterial applications in phytoremediation of organic pollutants and toxic metals -- Chapter 9. Biotechnological interventions for Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) based biofertilizer: technological perspectives -- Chapter 10. Probiotics and prebiotics: Techniques used and its relevance -- Chapter 11. Techniques of Evaluation of the chemical and microbiological quality of the coastal environment -- Chapter 12. Enzyme engineering techniques for biotechnological applications.
    Abstract: This book compiles the latest research on the multifarious roles of microbial enzymes, and provides an overview of microbial enzymes and biotechnologies. It discusses the use of microbial enzymes in innovative areas like nanomedicine and synthetic biotechnology, as well as the use of starch digesting enzymes and bioactive proteins as biotherapeutics, all of which have applications in modern drug discovery processes. The book also examines the concept of microbial biotransformation and protein engineering, and covers topics such as the immobilization of therapeutic enzymes, bioengineering of enzymes for bioactive compounds, the production of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes from plant raw materials, and prebiotics and probiotics. Given its multidisciplinary scope, this book will appeal to researchers and industry experts in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology and molecular medicine.
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    Pages: XIV, 249 p. 83 illus., 44 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811568954
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6895-4
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    Innovations in Food Technology : Current Perspectives and Future Goals (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Food science. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section A: Food Processing and Technology Innovations -- Chapter 1. Food Innovation and Sustainable Development: A Bio-economics Perception -- Chapter 2. Fermented pearl millet weaning food: an innovation of food technology and application in food processing and management -- Chapter 3. Processing methodologies for few crops in India: Arecanut, betelvine, cashew, cocoa and oil palm -- Chapter 4. Omega 3 fatty acid from plant sources and its application in Food Technology -- Chapter 5. Taizzy Smoked Cheese -- Chapter 6. Plant-Based Milk Substitutes: A novel non-dairy source -- Chapter 7. Makhana: Dry Food and a potential aquatic cash crop.-Chapter 8. An insight over creal β glucan as functional ingredient -- Section B: Food and Industrial Microbiology -- Chapter 9. Rediscovering Medicinal activity and Food Significance of Shogaol (4, 6, 8, 10 and 12): A comprehensive view.-Chapter 10. Exopolysaccarides derived from Beneficial Microorganisms: Antimicrobial, Food and Health benefits.-Chapter 11. Biofilm threat for food and industrial microbiology: An approach for its Elimination Using Herbal food components -- Chapter 12. Cyanobacterial exopolysaccharides as natural source for food packaging application.-Chapter 13. Microbial laccase production and its industrial applications -- Chapter 14. Lichens are the next promising candidates for active compounds.-Chapter 15. Microbial Production and Applications of L-lysine.-Chapter 16. Pomegranate peel: Nutritional values and its emerging potential for use in food systems -- Section C: Food Technology and Environmental Biotechnology -- Chapter 17. Bio-fertilizer from Trichoderma: Boom for Agriculture Production and Management of soil-borne and root-borne plant pathogens -- Chapter 18. Influence of heavy metal on food security: Recent advances -- Chapter 19. Utilization and management of agro and food processing waste -- Chapter 20. Nexus between Climate Change and Food Innovation Technology: Recent Advances -- Chapter 21. Antibiotic Residues in Food: A Global Concern for Human Health -- Chapter 22. Effects of toxicant from pesticides on food security: Current developments -- Chapter 23. Cr pollution, its impact and mitigation -- Chapter 24. Biosorption: A Novel Biotechnological Application For Removal of Hazardous Pollutants -- Section D: Agriculture, Food, Nutrition and Health Security -- Chapter 25. Emerging dichlorvos-based air freshener pertube kidney function in male albino rats -- Chapter 26. Consumption of green chilli& its nutritious effect on human health -- Chapter 27. Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of toxicity of melatonin loaded poly (D, L-lactic acid) Nano-Particles (Mel-PLA-Nano-Particles) and its putative use in osteoporosis -- Chapter 28. Nutritional Physiology -- Chapter 29. Caffeine: Nutraceutical and Health Benefit of Caffeine Containing Commodities and Products -- Chapter 30. Nutraceuticals potential of major edible oilseeds of India -- Chapter 31. Elimination of fungal Leaf Mosaic disease of Bottle Gourd (LagenariaSiceraria ) using Fungo-Phage Therapy: A possible approach for food security with plant protection -- Chapter 32. β- sitosterol - predominant phytosterol of therapeutic potential -- Chapter 33. Odonto-nutraceuticals: Phytochemicals for Oral Health Care -- Chapter 34. Pharmacological potential of thymol -- Chapter 35. TRIKATU- transforming food into medicines -- Chapter 36. Dietary factors associated with cancer. .
    Abstract: This book gathers a collection of essays that describe recent innovations in food technology including food processing, packaging, food safety, and novel ingredients. By 2050, the world will face the challenge of having to feed an estimated 9 billion people. In order to meet that challenge, innovations in food research are of the utmost importance. The book is divided into four sections, each of which explores an important aspect like food processing, food microbiology, and nutritional security. Written by respected scholars in the field, the respective chapters discuss a range of new and enhanced food materials, as well as processing innovations to extend shelf life and reduce toxic effects. The book also addresses the health potential of various nutraceuticals, bio-absorption of metals and their positive impacts on living systems, as well as methods for reducing food wastage, preventing the loss of nutritive value, and preserving or enhancing palatability. Given its scope, the book will be highly interesting for food scientists, both in academia and the food industry. It will also benefit advanced graduate students and senior researchers.
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    Pages: XXIV, 522 p. 95 illus., 45 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811561214
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6121-4
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    Contaminants and Ecological Subsidies : The Land-Water Interface (2020)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Environment. ; Biotic communities. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction: Ecological Subsidies as a Framework for Understanding Contaminant Fate, Exposure, and Effects at the Land-Water Interface -- Part I: Ecological Subsidies Drive Exposure -- Chapter 2: Ecological Factors Controlling Insect-Mediated Methylmercury Flux from Aquatic to Terrestrial Ecosystems: Lessons Learned from Mesocosm and Pond Experiments -- Chapter 3: Pathways of Contaminant Transport Across the Aquatic-Terrestrial Interface: Implications for Terrestrial Consumers, Ecosystems and Management -- Part II: Exposure Drives Ecological Subsidies -- Chapter 4: Agriculture and Mining Contamination Contribute to a Productivity Gradient Driving Cross-Ecosystem Associations between Stream Insects and Riparian Arachnids -- Chapter 5: Cross-Ecosystem Linkages and Trace Metals at the Land-Water Interface -- Chapter 6: Metamorphosis and the Impact of Contaminants on Ecological Subsidies -- Part III: Other Global Stressors -- Chapter 7: Variables Affecting Resource Subsidies from Streams and Rivers to Land and their Susceptibility to Global Change Stressors -- Chapter 8: Beyond “Donors and Recipients”: Impacts of Species Gains and Losses Reverberate among Ecosystems due to Changes in Resource Subsidies -- Part IV: Management Applications and Tools -- Chapter 9: Practical Considerations for the Incorporation of Insect-Mediated Contaminant Flux into Ecological Risk Assessments -- Chapter 10: When Nutrients Become Contaminants in Aquatic Systems: Identifying Responses to Guide Terrestrial-Derived Detrital Endpoint Development for Managers -- Chapter 11: Mesocosms to Evaluate Aquatic-Terrestrial Contaminant Linkages using Aquatic Insect Emergence: Utility for Aquatic Life Criteria Development -- Chapter 12: Studying Effects of Contaminants on Aquatic-Terrestrial Subsidies: Experimental Designs using Outdoor and Indoor Mesocosms and Microcosms -- Part V: Syntheses -- Chapter 13: Ecological Networks as a Framework for Understanding and Predicting Contaminant Movement across the Land-Water Interface -- Chapter: 14: Synthesis: A Framework for Predicting the Dark Side of Ecological Subsidies.
    Abstract: This volume explores the effects of aquatic contaminants on ecological subsidies and food web exposure at the boundary of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. It provides the first synthesis of the findings and principles governing the “dark side” of contaminant effects on ecological subsidies. Furthermore, the volume provides extensive coverage of the tools being developed to help managers and researchers better understand the implications of contaminants movement and their effects on natural resources and ecosystem processes. Aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are linked through movements of energy and nutrients which subsidize recipient food webs. As a result, contaminants that concentrate in aquatic systems because of the effects of gravity on water and organic matter have the potential to impact both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem processes. Within the last decade, increased attention has been paid to this phenomenon, particularly the effects of aquatic contaminants on resource and contaminant export to terrestrial consumers, and the potential implications for management. This volume, curated and edited by three field leaders, incorporates empirical results, management applications and theoretical synthesis and is a key reference for academics, government researchers and consultants.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030494803
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    Research Methods of Environmental Physiology in Aquatic Sciences (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental sciences. ; Physics. ; Environment. ; Ecology. ; Water. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Physics. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Measurement of environmental parameters affecting marine plankton physiology -- Chapter 2 Plankton culture techniques -- Chapter 3 Determination of Key Enzymes involved in primary productivity -- Chapter 4 Analyses of pigments -- Chapter 5 Measurements and analyses of photosynthesis and respiration -- Chapter 6 Chlorophyll fluorescence techniques and applications -- Chapter 7 Biochemical and molecular methods -- Chapter 8 Research methods for animal and virus.
    Abstract: This book presents methods for investigating the effects of aquatic environmental changes on organisms and the mechanisms involved. It focuses mainly on photosynthetic organisms, but also provides methods for virus, zooplankton and other animal studies. Also including a comprehensive overview of the current methods in the fields of aquatic physiology, ecology, biochemistry and molecular approaches, including the advantages and disadvantages of each method, the book is a valuable guide for young researchers in marine or aquatic sciences studying the physiological processes associated with chemical and physical environmental changes.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811553547
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5354-7
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    The Atlantic Forest : History, Biodiversity, Threats and Opportunities of the Mega-diverse Forest (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Botany. ; Zoology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology. ; Plant Science. ; Zoology. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Historical and biogeographical aspects -- The Atlantic Forest: an introduction to the megadiverse forest of Southern America -- The Atlantic Forest Ecological History: from pre-history to the Anthropocene -- The North-eastern Atlantic Forest: biogeographical, historical and current aspects in the Sugarcane Zone -- The Hileia Baiana - an assessment of natural and historical aspects of the land use and degradation of the central corridor of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest -- The southern Atlantic Forest: Use, degradation, and perspectives for conservation -- Part II – Biodiversity -- Tree diversity in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest: biases and general patterns using different sources of information -- Vascular Epiphytes of the Atlantic Forest: diversity and community ecology -- Social Insects of the Atlantic Forest -- Tetrapod diversity in the Atlantic Forest: maps and gaps -- Freshwater Studies in Atlantic Forest: general overview and prospects -- Part III – Threats -- Land-cover changes and an uncertain future: will the Brazilian Atlantic Forest lose the chance to become a hopespot? -- Climate change and biodiversity in the Atlantic Forest: best climatic models, predicted changes and impacts, and adaptation options -- Non-native species introductions, invasions, and biotic homogenization in the Atlantic Forest -- Causes and consequences of large-scale defaunation in the Atlantic forest -- Pollination systems in the Atlantic Forest: characterization, threats, and opportunities -- IV - Opportunities -- Atlantic Forest: ecosystem services linking people and biodiversity -- Changing the agriculture paradigm in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest: the importance of agroforestry -- Engaging people for large-scale forest restoration: Governance lessons from the Atlantic Forest of Brazil -- The Atlantic Forest Trail: connecting people, biodiversity and protected areas -- Conservation initiatives in the Brazilian Atlantic forest -- Financing conservation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest -- Integrating researchers for understanding the biodiversity in Atlantic Forest -- The future of the Atlantic Forest.
    Abstract: The Atlantic Forest is one of the 36 hotspots for biodiversity conservation worldwide. It is a unique, large biome (more than 3000 km in latitude; 2500 in longitude), marked by high biodiversity, high degree of endemic species and, at the same time, extremely threatened. Approximately 70% of the Brazilian population lives in the area of this biome, which makes the conflict between biodiversity conservation and the sustainability of the human population a relevant issue. This book aims to cover: 1) the historical characterization and geographic variation of the biome; 2) the distribution of the diversity of some relevant taxa; 3) the main threats to biodiversity, and 4) possible opportunities to ensure the biodiversity conservation, and the economic and social sustainability. Also, it is hoped that this book can be useful for those involved in the development of public policies aimed at the conservation of this important global biome.
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    Pages: XXX, 517 p. 66 illus., 44 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030553227
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55322-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55322-7
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    Nanobiosensors for Agricultural, Medical and Environmental Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microsystems and MEMS. ; Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Opportunities for real time monitoring of biomolecules using FRET-based nanosensors -- Chapter 2. Current status of nanosensors in biological sciences -- Chapter 3. Biosensor: An Approach Towards a Sustainable Environment -- Chapter 4. Nanobiosensor in health sector: The milestones achieved and future prospects -- Chapter 5. Nanosensors based on DNA as an emerging technology for the detection of disease -- Chapter 6. Genetically Encoded Nanobiosensors for Nutrients and their applications -- Chapter 7. Development of highly sensitive optical sensors based on Carbon Nanotube (CNTs) -- Chapter 8. Recent advances of Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer-based nanosensors for the detection of human ailments -- Chapter 9. Application Of Nanosensors in Agriculture and Food Processing -- Chapter 10. Fluorescent Protein pairs and their application in FRET-based Nanobiosensors -- Chapter 11. Probes for Detection of Free Radicles -- .
    Abstract: This informative book compiles the most up-to-date applications of nanobiosensors in fields ranging from agriculture to medicine. The introductory section describes different types of nanobiosensors and use of nanobiosensors towards a sustainable environment. The applications are divided into four broad sections for easy reading and understanding. The book discusses how manipulation, control and integration of atoms and molecules are used to form materials, structures, devices and systems in nano-scale. Chapters in the book shed light on the use of nanosensors in diagnostics and medical devices. Application in food processing as well as in cell signaling is also described. Nanobiosensors have immense use, and this book captures the most important ones.
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    Pages: XI, 223 p. 65 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811583469
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8346-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-8346-9
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    Recent Advances in Biological Network Analysis : Comparative Network Analysis and Network Module Detection (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Medical genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Medical Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Global Alignment of PPI Networks -- Chapter 2: Integrated Network-Based Computational Analysis for Drug Development -- Chapter 3: Effective Random Walk Models for Comparative Network Analysis -- Chapter 4: Computational Methods for Protein-Protein Interaction Network Alignment -- Chapter 5: Network Propagation for the Analysis of Multi_Omics Data -- Chapter 6: Motifs in Biological Networks -- Chapter 7: Bio Fabric Visualization of Network Alignments -- Chapter 8: Module Identification of Biological Networks via Graph Partition -- Chapter 9: Network Module Detection to Decipher the Heterogeneity of Cancer Mutations.
    Abstract: This book reviews recent advances in the emerging field of computational network biology with special emphasis on comparative network analysis and network module detection. The chapters in this volume are contributed by leading international researchers in computational network biology and offer in-depth insight on the latest techniques in network alignment, network clustering, and network module detection. Chapters discuss the advantages of the respective techniques and present the current challenges and open problems in the field. Recent Advances in Biological Network Analysis: Comparative Network Analysis and Network Module Detection will serve as a great resource for graduate students, academics, and researchers who are currently working in areas relevant to computational network biology or wish to learn more about the field. Data scientists whose work involves the analysis of graphs, networks, and other types of data with topological structure or relations can also benefit from the book's insights. .
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    Pages: XII, 217 p. 42 illus., 29 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030571733
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57173-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-57173-3
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    Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States : A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the United States Forest Sector (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Environment. ; Ecology . ; Landscape ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Terrestial Ecology. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction (Deborah C. Hayes, Becky K. Kerns, Toral Patel-Weynand, and Deborah M. Finch) -- Chapter 2. Impacts of Invasive Species in Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems in the United States (Albert E. Mayfield III, Steven J. Seybold, Wendell R. Haag, M. Tracy Johnson, Becky K. Kerns, John C. Kilgo, Daniel J. Larkin, Rima D. Lucardi, Bruce D. Moltzan, Dean E. Pearson, John D. Rothlisberger, Jeffrey D. Schardt, Michael K. Schwartz, and Michael K. Young) -- Chapter 3. Impacts of Invasive Species on Forest and Grassland Ecosystem Processes in the United States (Chelcy Ford Miniat, Jennifer M. Fraterrigo, Steven T. Brantley, Mac A. Callaham, Jr., Susan Cordell, Jeffrey S. Dukes, Christian P. Giardina, Shibu Jose, and Gary Lovett) -- Chapter 4. Effects of Climate Change on Invasive Species (Deborah M. Finch, Jack L. Butler, Justin B. Runyon, Christopher J. Fettig, Francis F. Kilkenny, Shibu Jose, Susan J. Frankel, Samuel A. Cushman, Richard C. Cobb, Jeffrey S. Dukes, Jeffrey A. Hicke, and Sybill K. Amelon) -- Chapter 5. Invasive Species Response to Natural and Anthropogenic Disturbance (Susan E. Meyer, Mac A. Callaham, Jr., Jane E. Stewart, and Steven D. Warren) -- Chapter 6. Early Intervention Strategies for Invasive Species Management: Connections Between Risk Assessment, Prevention Efforts, Eradication, and Other Rapid Responses (Robert C. Venette, Doria R. Gordon, Jennifer Juzwik, Frank H. Koch, Andrew M. Liebhold, Robert K.D. Peterson, Sharlene E. Sing, and Denys Yemshanov) -- Chapter 7. Management of Landscapes for Established Invasive Species (Therese M. Poland, Jennifer Juzwik, Allen Rowley, Cynthia D. Huebner, John C. Kilgo, Vanessa M. Lopez, Deanna H. Olson, Dean Pearson, Robert Progar, Robert Rabaglia, John D. Rothlisberger, Justin B. Runyon, and Sharlene E. Sing) -- Chapter 8. Restoration of Landscapes and Habitats Affected by Established Invasive Species (Jennifer Koch, Dean E. Pearson, Cynthia D. Huebner, Michael K. Young, and Richard A. Sniezko) -- Chapter 9. Sectoral Impacts of Invasive Species in the United States and Approaches to Management (Anne S. Marsh, Deborah C. Hayes, Patrice N. Klein, Nicole Zimmerman, Alison Dalsimer, Douglas A. Burkett, Cynthia D. Huebner, Robert Rabaglia, Laura A. Meyerson, Bonnie L. Harper-Lore, Jamie L. Davidson, Marla R. Emery, Travis Warziniack, Rebecca Flitcroft, Becky K. Kerns, and Vanessa M. Lopez) -- Chapter 10. Inventory and Monitoring of Invasive Species (Sonja Oswalt, Chris Oswalt, Alycia Crall, Robert Rabaglia, Michael Schwartz, and Becky K. Kerns) -- Chapter 11. Tools and Technologies for Quantifying Spread and Impacts of Invasive Species (Matt Reeves, Inés Ibáñez, Dana Blumenthal, Gang Chen, Qinfeng Guo, Catherine Jarnevich, Jennifer Koch, Frank Sapio, Michael K. Schwartz, Bruce K. Wylie, and Stephen Boyte) -- Chapter 12. Social and Cultural Dynamics of Non-Native Invasive Species (John Schelhas, Janice Alexander, Mark Brunson, Tommy Cabe, Alycia Crall, Michael J. Dockry, Marla R. Emery, Susan J. Frankel, Nina Hapner, Caleb R. Hickman, Rebecca Jordan, Michael J. LaVoie, Zhao Ma, Ross K. Meentemeyer, Joe Starinchak, and Jelena Vukomanovic) -- Chapter 13. The Role of International Cooperation in Invasive Species Research (Andrew Liebhold, Faith Campbell, Doria R. Gordon, Qinfeng Guo, Nathan Havill, Bradley Kinder, Richard MacKenzie, David R. Lance, Dean Pearson, Sharlene E. Sing, Travis Warziniack, Robert C. Venette, and Denys Yemshanov) -- Chapter 14. Economics of Invasive Species (Travis Warziniack, Robert G. Haight, Denys Yemshanov, Jenny L. Apriesnig, Thomas P. Holmes, Amanda M. Countryman, John D. Rothlisberger, and Christopher Haberland) -- Chapter 15. Legislation and Policy (Faith T. Campbell, Hilda Diaz-Soltero, and Deborah C. Hayes) -- Chapter 16. Future Invasive Species Research Challenges and Opportunities (Becky K. Kerns, Therese M. Poland, Robert C. Venette, Toral Patel-Weynand, Deborah M. Finch, Allen Rowley, Deborah C. Hayes, Mike Ielmini) -- APPENDIX 1: Regional Summaries.
    Abstract: This open access book describes the serious threat of invasive species to native ecosystems. Invasive species have caused and will continue to cause enormous ecological and economic damage with ever increasing world trade. This multi-disciplinary book, written by over 100 national experts, presents the latest research on a wide range of natural science and social science fields that explore the ecology, impacts, and practical tools for management of invasive species. It covers species of all taxonomic groups from insects and pathogens, to plants, vertebrates, and aquatic organisms that impact a diversity of habitats in forests, rangelands and grasslands of the United States. It is well-illustrated, provides summaries of the most important invasive species and issues impacting all regions of the country, and includes a comprehensive primary reference list for each topic. This scientific synthesis provides the cultural, economic, scientific and social context for addressing environmental challenges posed by invasive species and will be a valuable resource for scholars, policy makers, natural resource managers and practitioners.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XLII, 455 p. 87 illus., 67 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030453671
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45367-1
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    Bio-Nanomedicine for Cancer Therapy (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Cancer. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Microsystems and MEMS. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 -- Conventional nanosized drug delivery systems for cancer applications -- Homing peptides for cancer therapy -- Radiolabeling of theranostic nanosystems -- Boosting nanomedicine efficacy with hyperbaric oxygen therapy -- Part 2 -- Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as Carriers for Biomolecules in Cancer Therapy -- Clearable Nanoparticles for Cancer Photothermal Therapy -- Biohybrid Nanosystems for Cancer Treatment: Merging the Best of Two Worlds -- Electrospun Nanofibers for Cancer Therapy -- Nanoneedle-based materials for intracellular studies -- Part 3 -- In vitro assays for nanoparticle-cancer cell interaction studies -- 3D tumor spheroid models for in vitro therapeutic screening of nanoparticles -- In vitro and in vivo tumor models for the evaluation of anticancer nanoparticles -- Part 4 -- Nanotechnology for the Development of Nanovaccines in Cancer Immunotherapy -- Viral nanoparticles: cancer vaccines and immune modulators -- Industrial Perspective on Cancer Immunotherapy -- Index.
    Abstract: The book covers the latest developments in biologically-inspired and derived nanomedicine for cancer therapy. The purpose of the book is to illustrate the significance of naturally-mimicking systems for enhancing the dose delivered to the tumor, to improve stability, and prolong the circulation time. Moreover, readers are presented with advanced materials such as adjuvants for immunostimulation in cancer vaccines. The book also provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of academic research. This is an ideal book for students, researchers, and professors working in nanotechnology, cancer, targeted drug delivery, controlled drug release, materials science, and biomaterials as well as companies developing cancer immunotherapy.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 360 p. 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030581749
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1295
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58174-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-58174-9
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    Spatial Modeling and Assessment of Environmental Contaminants : Risk Assessment and Remediation (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Pollution. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Soil and Sediment Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 1. Introduction to Part I: Soil and Sediment Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 2. Combating Arsenic Pollution in Soil Environment via Alternate Agricultural Land Use -- Chapter 3. Temporal and Seasonal Variation in Leachate Pollution Index (LPI) in Sanitary Landfill Sites- A Case study of Baidyabati landfill, West Bengal, India -- Chapter 4.Quantification of Landfill Gas Emission and Energy Recovery Potential: A Comparative Assessment of LandGEM and MTM Model for Kolkata -- Chapter 5. Assessment of natural enrichment of heavy minerals along coastal placers of India: Role of lake and river mouth embayment and its implications -- Chapter 6. Assessment the Impact of Plastic Contaminated Fertilizers on Agricultural Soil Health: A Case Study in Memari II C.D.Block, Purba Bardhaman,West Bengal, India -- Chapter 7. Determining the Role of Leaf Relative Water Content and Soil Cation Exchange Capacity in Phytoextraction Process – Using Regression Modelling -- Chapter 8. Phytoremediation of Arsenic using Allium sativum as Model System -- Chapter 9. Spatio-temporal analysis of open waste dumping sites using Google Earth: A case study of Kharagpur City, India -- Part II. Water Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 10. Introduction to Part II: Water Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 11. Groundwater Arsenic Contamination Zone based on geospatial modeling, risk and remediation -- Chapter 12. Geospatial assessment of surface water pollution and industrial activities in Ibadan, Nigeria -- Chapter 13. Aquaculture-based water quality assessment and risk remediationalong the Rasulpur River belt, West Bengal -- Chapter 14. Heavy Metal Contamination in Groundwater and Impact on Plant and Human -- Chapter 15. Emerging Threats of Microplastic contaminant in freshwater environment -- Chapter 16. Exploring Particle Size Transport Variability of Suspended Sediments in two Alpine Catchments over the Lesser Himalayan Region, India -- Chapter 17. Salinity and corrosion potential of groundwater in Mewat district of Haryana, India -- Chapter 18. Threats to quality in the coasts of the Black Sea: heavy metal pollution of seawater, sediment, macro-algae and sea-grass -- Chapter 19. Geospatial assessment of groundwater quality for drinking through Water Quality Index and Human Health Risk Index in an upland area of Chotanagpur Plateau of West Bengal, India -- Chapter 20. Existence of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in the conventional water treatment process -- Chapter 21. Arsenic-rich surface and groundwater around eastern parts of Rupnagar district, Punjab, India -- Part III. Environmental Contaminants, Impacts and Sustainable Management -- Chapter 22. Introduction to Part III: Environmental Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 23. Dynamics of ultra-fine particles in indoor and outdoor environments: a modelling approach to study the evolution of particle characteristics -- Chapter 24. Environmental impacts of coal-mining and coal-fired power-plant activities in a developing country with global context -- Chapter 25. Overview of Indoor air pollution: A human health perspective -- Chapter 26. Mineralogy and Morphological characterization of Technogenic Magnetic Particles (TMP) from industrial dust: Insights into environmental implications -- Chapter 27. Pesticides: Recent Updates on Types Toxicity and Bioremediation Strategies -- Chapter 28. Commonly available plant neem (Azadirachtaindica A. Juss) ameliorates dimethoate induced toxicity in climbing perch Anabas testudineus -- Chapter 29. Estimating Particulate Matter concentrations from MODIS AOD considering meteorological parameters using Random Forest Algorithm -- Chapter 30 Bio-monitoring and bioremediation of a trans-boundary river in India: Functional roles of benthic mollusks and fungi -- Chapter 31 Assessing the Maximum Aerobic Biodegradation Potential of Leaf Litter, an Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste, Under Optimum Nutrient Conditions -- Chapter 32. Rising trend of air pollution and its decadal consequences on meteorology and thermal comfort over Gangetic West Bengal, India.
    Abstract: This book demonstrates the measurement, monitoring and mapping of environmental contaminants in soil & sediment, surface & groundwater and atmosphere. This book explores state-of-art techniques based on methodological and modeling in modern geospatial techniques specifically focusing on the recent trends in data mining techniques and robust modeling. It also presents modifications of and improvements to existing control technologies for remediation of environmental contaminants. In addition, it includes three separate sections on contaminants, risk assessment and remediation of different existing and emerging pollutants. It covers major topics such as: Radioactive Wastes, Solid and Hazardous Wastes, Heavy Metal Contaminants, Arsenic Contaminants, Microplastic Pollution, Microbiology of Soil and Sediments, Soil Salinity and Sodicity, Aquatic Ecotoxicity Assessment, Fluoride Contamination, Hydrochemistry, Geochemistry, Indoor Pollution and Human Health aspects. The content of this book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, and policymakers whose work involves environmental contaminants and related solutions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XX, 720 p. 225 illus., 185 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030634223
    Series Statement: Environmental Challenges and Solutions,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63422-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-63422-3
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    Biosurfactants: Greener Surface Active Agents for Sustainable Future : Microbial Surfactants (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Food Microbiology. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Biotechnology. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Food Microbiology. ; Pharmaceutics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Module 1. Introduction -- Module 2. Screening of Biosurfactants -- Module 3. Commercial production, optimization and purification -- Module 4. Industrial and environmental applications -- Module 5. Role of biosurfactants in Agriculture and soil reclamation -- Module 6. Toxicity assessment.
    Abstract: This book illustrates the importance and significance of the biosurfactants obtained from microorganisms, preferably from bacteria and yeast. It explains the superiority of biosurfactants (green molecule) over chemically synthesized surfactants for the sustainable future. The content of the present book addresses the quest for novel biosurfactants producing strains, high throughput screening methods, and production strategies. It finely describes the aptness of biosurfactants for industrial and environmental applications. It elaborately describes the technical background and cutting-edge advancement of the commercial aspect of biosurfactants. In the later part of the book, the role of green biosurfactants in food processing, control of food spoilage, incorporation in personal health care products, environmental and agricultural remediation are discussed. Finally, the book elucidates a comprehensive and representative description of toxicity assessment of the biosurfactants, which highlights the risk assessment of the incorporation of the microbial biosurfactants in food, healthcare, and pharmaceutical formulations.
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    Pages: XI, 194 p. 54 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811627057
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2705-7
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    Fire Ecology and Management: Past, Present, and Future of US Forested Ecosystems (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Forestry. ; Physical geography. ; Applied ecology. ; Ecology . ; Ecosystems. ; Forestry. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Applied Ecology. ; Terrestial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Fire Ecology across USA Forested Ecosystems: Past, Present, and Future (Cathryn H. Greenberg, Beverly S. Collins, Scott Goodrick, Michael C. Stambaugh, and Gary R. Wein) -- Chapter 2. The Role of Fire in the Dynamics of Piedmont Vegetation (Joanna Spooner, Robert K. Peet, Michael P. Schafale, Alan S. Weakley and Thomas R. Wentworth) -- Chapter 3. Fire Ecology and Fire Management of Southeastern Coastal Plain Pine Ecosystems (Jeff S. Glitzenstein, J. Stephen Brewer, Ronald. E. Masters, J. Morgan Varner, and J. Kevin Hiers) -- Chapter 4. Fire Ecology and Management in Eastern Broadleaf and Appalachian Forests (Mary A. Arthur, J. Morgan Varner, Charles W. Lafon, Heather D. Alexander, Daniel C. Dey, Craig A. Harper, Sally P. Horn, Todd F. Hutchinson, Tara L. Keyser, Marcus A. Lashley, Christopher E. Moorman, and Callie J. Schweitzer) -- Chapter 5. Fire Ecology and Management of Forest Ecosystems in the Western Central Hardwoods and Prairie-Forest Border (Michael C. Stambaugh, Benjamin O. Knapp, and Daniel C. Dey) -- Chapter 6. Fire in Floodplain Forests of the Southeastern USA hy (Paul R. Gagnon, Loretta L. Battaglia, Brice B. Hanberry, William H. Conner, and Sammy L. King) -- Chapter 7. History and Future of Fire in Hardwood and Conifer Forests of the Great Lakes-Northeastern Forest Region, USA(Lee E. Frelich, Craig G. Lorimer, and Michael C. Stambaugh) -- Chapter 8. Fire Ecology of Rocky Mountain Forests(Sharon M. Hood, Brian J. Harvey, Paula J. Fornwalt, Cameron E. Naficy, Winslow D. Hansen, Kimberley T. Davis, Mike A. Battaglia, Camille Stevens-Rumann, Victoria Saab) -- Chapter 9. Fire Ecology of the North American Mediterranean-Climate Zone(Hugh D. Safford, Ramona J. Butz, Gabrielle N. Bohlman, Michelle Coppoletta, Becky L. Estes, Shana E. Gross, Kyle E. Merriam, Marc D. Meyer, Nicole A. Molinari, and Amarina Wuenschel) -- Chapter 10. Fire Ecology and Management in Pacific Northwest Forests(Matthew J. Reilly, Jessica E. Halofsky, Meg A. Krawchuk, Daniel C. Donato, Paul F. Hessburg, James Johnston, Andrew Merschel, Mark E. Swanson, Joshua S. Halofsky, and Thomas A. Spies) -- Chapter 11. Fire Ecology and Management of Southwestern Forests(Peter Z. Fulé, Catrin M. Edgeley, Carol L. Chambers, Serra Hoagland, Blanca Céspedes) -- Chapter 12. Fire and Forests in the 21st Century: Managing Resilience under Changing Climates and Fire Regimes in USA Forests(James M. Vose, David L. Peterson, Christopher J. Fettig, Jessica E. Halofsky, J. Kevin Hiers, Robert E. Keane, Rachel Loehman, and Michael C. Stambaugh).
    Abstract: This edited volume presents original scientific research and knowledge synthesis covering the past, present, and potential future fire ecology of major US forest types, with implications for forest management in a changing climate. The editors and authors highlight broad patterns among ecoregions and forest types, as well as detailed information for individual ecoregions, for fire frequencies and severities, fire effects on tree mortality and regeneration, and levels of fire-dependency by plant and animal communities. The foreword addresses emerging ecological and fire management challenges for forests, in relation to sustainable development goals as highlighted in recent government reports. An introductory chapter highlights patterns of variation in frequencies, severities, scales, and spatial patterns of fire across ecoregions and among forested ecosystems across the US in relation to climate, fuels, topography and soils, ignition sources (lightning or anthropogenic), and vegetation. Separate chapters by respected experts delve into the fire ecology of major forest types within US ecoregions, with a focus on the level of plant and animal fire-dependency, and the role of fire in maintaining forest composition and structure. The regional chapters also include discussion of historic natural (lightning-ignited) and anthropogenic (Native American; settlers) fire regimes, current fire regimes as influenced by recent decades of fire suppression and land use history, and fire management in relation to ecosystem integrity and restoration, wildfire threat, and climate change. The summary chapter combines the major points of each chapter, in a synthesis of US-wide fire ecology and forest management into the future. This book provides current, organized, readily accessible information for the conservation community, land managers, scientists, students and educators, and others interested in how fire behaviour and effects on structure and composition differ among ecoregions and forest types, and what that means for forest management today and in the future. .
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    Pages: XVII, 502 p. 71 illus., 65 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030732677
    Series Statement: Managing Forest Ecosystems, 39
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73267-7
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    Regional Culture and Social Change : A Study of Miao-Inhabited Areas of Southwest China (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Religion and sociology. ; Biotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Sociology of Religion.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Geography, Economy and Nationality of Shimenkan of Weining -- Methodist Churches in Zhaotong -- Shimenkan and Christianity -- Governance of the Miao nationality by the national government in Weining -- The Miao Nationality in Weining in Early People's Republic of China -- Social Reform of the Miao nationality in Weining -- Cooperative and People's Movement in Weining -- Socialist Education Movement" and "the Cultural Revolution" in Weining -- Reform and Opening up of Weining -- Shimenkan after Reform and Opening up -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book explores Shimenkan—a Miao-inhabited area in Weining County, China—and its rural society from a comprehensive and long-term perspective, drawing on research conducted by the author in the course of ten years. Located in the northwest of Weining County in Guizhou Province, Shimenkan is a multiethnic area, where, e.g., the Hans, Miaos, Yis, Huis, and Buyis live. Until the early twentieth century, it was a small mountain village; the introduction of Christianity led to significant cultural and social changes in this area. Focusing on China in the twentieth century, the book addresses the traditional culture of the Miao people, the popularity of Christianity in early modern times, the management and control by the government, the socialist reform in the period of the People’s Republic of China, and the changes following the reform and opening-up in recent years. Covering a century’s worth of history, it discusses the major historical events in Northeastern Yunnan and Northwestern Guizhou around Shimenkan and analyzes local social structures, religions, ideologies, customs, and ethnic psychologies, making it a valuable addition to the study of regional social history. The book draws on archives, literature reviews, and field surveys and pursues a multi-disciplinary approach combining history, anthropology, and other disciplines. It offers a valuable resource for researchers in history, religion, and ethnology, as well as readers interested in the spread of Christianity in the Miao-inhabited areas of southwestern China.
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    Pages: XIV, 273 p. 45 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811989834
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8983-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-8983-4
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    Gender and Energy Transition : Case Studies from the Upper Silesia Coal-mining Region (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Feminism. ; Feminist theory. ; Economic development. ; Biotechnology. ; Feminism and Feminist Theory. ; Development Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Environment as a feminist issue -- 3. Silesian coal: history of Silesian industrialisation, the emergence of industrial society and its present restructuring -- 4. Silesian modernizations: analysis of the discourses of change -- 5. Coal perception in the region -- 6. Silesian narratives about the energy and ecology -- 7. The changing roles and values of Silesian women -- 8. Silesian women’s identity: the might of myth -- 9. Women's activity: "I" towards the change -- 10. Post-coal Silesia – the emergence of new regional identity -- 11. Upper Silesia: towards a sustainable future?.
    Abstract: This volume takes an ecofeminist perspective in analysing societal changes related to energy transition, with a focus on Upper Silesia in Europe, following the closure of coal-mining industries in the region. It provides both a macro and micro view of how energy transition in societies built around an energy industry can lead to major shifts in societal and familial dynamics, and how women locate themselves in this transition period affecting the economy as well as social and environmental structures and values. Densely populated Upper Silesia in southern Poland, with one of the longest histories of industrialization, extractivism and environmental degradation in Europe, can be considered as a microcosm of regions that have undergone such changes due to energy transition. The traces of telling socio-economic changes, as well as the tangle of modernity and conservatism, are both clearly visible in the local region and society. The book documents the Silesian changes and highlights the female perspective: their culture, identities, as well as empowerment and the agency. The paradigm of feminist and masculinity studies helps in presenting the complexity and the challenges of the just energy transition. This is a topical volume, given that many regions of the world are undergoing similar changes, and is an interesting read for decision-makers, policy experts, environmentalists, as well social scientists who study issues related to sustainability and environmental/societal challenges in energy transition. Chapter 1 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
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    Pages: VIII, 226 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030784164
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78416-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78416-4
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    Ethnicity, Identity and Faith in the Current Migratory Crisis : Continuity and Change in Migrants’ Religiousness in Southern Europe (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Religion and sociology. ; Biotechnology. ; Sociology of Religion. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Religion outside one’s homeland -- Chapter 2. Asylum seekers, immigrants, new Europeans: setting the scene -- Chapter 3. Young foreign Christian Catholics: a portrait -- Chapter 4. Being Muslim in Hard Times in Europe: New Opportunities and Old Challenges -- Chapter 5. God will save us! Faith, identity and practices in refugee welcoming centers -- Chapter 6. Similarities and differences: the Me3 generation at the mirror -- Chapter 7. Does religious capital still matter? Local secularized societies face with a renewal of religious pluralism -- Concluding remarks.
    Abstract: This monograph considers the Catholic/Christian religious identity of young immigrants within the migratory diasporas in Southern Europe. It details important ethnographical work on various groups, such as the family, ethnic communities, and peers. The author also considers the role of institutional figures in mainstream society. These include teachers, administrators, and social workers. This valuable research material helps readers to better understand the viewpoint of young people (especially the children of immigration) in relation to various environments which are important in their lives. The investigation examines theoretical and practical questions regarding the study of relations between religion and migrations. It pays particular attention to both the youth perspective and the effects of the current refugee crisis on the perception of religious diversity and identity. Coverage also looks at similarities and differences between young migrant and their native peers. In addition, three case studies further help illustrate the main points of the author's argument. The book uses preliminary research carried out in Italy. It also features interviews collected in Portugal and Spain. Those interviewed include people with migratory background who are permanent residents, belong to the second generations, or are recently-arrived asylum seekers. Overall, the author provides readers with an interesting and innovative portrait of children of immigrants and their relations with faith in the post-secularized Europe: indeed, by considering both academic debates and original empirical data, the book offers the possibility of reframing the link between migrations and religious identities. .
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    Pages: XXVII, 130 p. 5 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030840563
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84056-3
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    Hidden Pathways to Extinction (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Parasitology. ; Conservation biology. ; Environment. ; Applied ecology. ; Ecology. ; Parasitology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Applied Ecology.
    Abstract: This book provides, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of the fundamental roles that ecological interactions play in extinction processes, bringing to light an underground of hidden pathways leading to the same dark place: biodiversity loss. We are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction. We see species declining and vanishing one after another. Poached rhinos, dolphins and whales slaughtered, pandas surviving only in captivity are strong emotional testimonials of what is happening. Yet, the main threat to natural communities may be overshadowed by the disappearance of large species, with most extinctions happening unnoticed and involving less eye-catching organisms, such as parasites and pollinators. Ecosystems hide countless, invisible wires connecting organisms in dense networks of ecological interactions. Through these networks, perturbations can propagate from one species to another, producing unpredictable effects. In worst case scenarios, the loss of one species might doom many others to extinction. Ecologists now consider such mechanisms as a fundamental – and still poorly understood - driver of the ongoing biodiversity crisis. Hidden Pathways to Extinction makes the invisible links connecting the fates of species and organisms evident, exploring why complexity can enhance ecosystem stability and yet accelerate species loss. Page after page, Strona provides convincing evidence that we are primarily responsible for the fall in biodiversity, that we are falling too, and that we need to redouble our conservation efforts now, or it won't be long before we hit the ground.
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    Pages: IX, 237 p. 88 illus., 51 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030867645
    Series Statement: Fascinating Life Sciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86764-5
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    Anticipatory Ethics and The Use of CRISPR in Humans (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Medical genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Medical Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Brief Introduction to CRISPR Cas 9 -- Chapter 2: Introduction To Anticipatory Ethics -- Chapter 3: CRISPR, Phenomenology and Lived Experience -- Chapter 4: CRISPR and the Concept of Personhood -- Chapter 5: The use and access to CRISPR in historically socio-economically disadvantaged and marginalized communities -- Chapter 6: Future use of CRISPR: Gene Drive -- Chapter 7: Future use of CRISPR II: CRISPR Kill Switches -- Chapter 8: Domestic and International Regulation of CRISPR -- Chapter 9: Policy Recommendations with respect to CRISPR Germline Editing in Humans -- Chapter 10: Conclusions.
    Abstract: Can we move forward with the use of CRISPR in humans without a well-formed policy and ethical framework to support it? In this new book, neuroscientist Michael W. Nestor and philosopher Richard Wilson argue that the answer is a resounding “no.” Does an ethical and policy program need to be restrictive concerning the use of CRISPR in humans? Nestor and Wilson argue that, although the future of gene editing in humans is inevitable using CRISPR technologies, the scientific, policy, ethics, and clinical communities must work together to provide the necessary frameworks to help CRISPR flourish as an essential tool to treat human disease. To achieve the most inclusive, equitable, and ethically sound use of CRISPR in humans, the scientific/policy/clinical community must involve the most comprehensive set of stakeholders possible, including the lay public. This book sets a framework for shared understanding and discussion across disciplines with an appeal to scientists and non-scientists alike. The authors urge all stakeholders to engage in active dialogue about the appropriate context for using CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies in humans. It provides policy analysis and recommendations for assuring the most inclusive, equitable, and ethically sound use of CRISPR in humans, exploring its positive potential to treat mental disorders and the potential to induce other cognitive enhancements.
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    Pages: XIX, 145 p. 13 illus., 12 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030983680
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98368-0
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    Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Sustainable Recycling of Organic Solid Waste (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental engineering. ; Bioremediation. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Chemical Bioengineering. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Sustainable technologies for recycling organic solid wastes -- Part II: Production of Biofuels and Chemicals by Thermo-chemical Conversion Processes -- Chapter 2. Recent advances in the catalytic co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass and different polymer wastes: from laboratory scale to pilot plant -- Chapter 3. Roadmap to Low-Cost Catalytic Pyrolysis of Plastic Wastes for Production of Liquid Fuels -- Chapter 4. Production of Valuable Compounds from Leaves by Supercritical CO2 Extraction -- Part III: Production of Biofuels and Chemicals by Biodegradation -- Chapter 5. Recovery of biohydrogen and biomethane by anaerobic fermentation of organic solid waste -- Chapter 6 Recycling of multiple organic solid wastes into biogas via anaerobic digestion -- Chapter 7. Recycling of multiple organic solid wastes into chemicals via biodegradation -- Part IV Production of Liquid Biofuels with New Technologies -- Chapter 8. Producing value-added products from organic bioresources via Photo-BioCatalytic processes -- Chapter 9. Depolymerisation of fossil fuel and biomass-derived polyesters -- Chapter 10 Producing Value-added Products from Organic Solid Wastes with Mechanochemical Processes -- Chapter 11. Fundamentals of Hydrothermal Processing of Biomass-Related Molecules for Converting Organic Solid Wastes into Chemical Products -- Chapter 12 Third Generation Biorefineries Using Micro- and Macro-Algae -- Part V. Techno-Economic Analysis -- Chapter 13. Prospects and perspectives for producing biodiesel, bioethanol and bio-chemicals from fruit waste: Case study in Brazil and Serbia -- Chapter 14. Sustainable Recycling and Valorization of Organic Solid Wastes for Fuels and Fertilizers.
    Abstract: This book covers sustainable recycling processes (e.g. physical, biological, chemical, and thermo-chemical) of multiple organic solid wastes, provides methods for material recycle of wastes into value-added products including fuels and commodity chemicals that are able to be directly applied to promote manufacturing processes. Aimed at improving the awareness of effective conversion protocols and for developing innovative biomass conversion processes, this text was conceived as a collection of studies on state-of-art techniques and know-how for production of biofuels and chemicals from sustainable recycling of organic solid wastes. Topics in the text are discussed in terms of addressing recent advances, assessing and highlighting promising new methods or new technological strategies and direct conversion of organic solid wastes to process feeds. Highly-recognized authorities, experts and professionals have contributed individual chapters in selected areas to cover the overall topic in a comprehensive manner. .
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    Pages: XVII, 506 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811661624
    Series Statement: Biofuels and Biorefineries, 11
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6162-4
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    Biobanks in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Relevance, Setup and Management (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Biobanking -- Scientific Relevance, Problems and the Destitution for Principles of Biobanks and Biobanking Activities -- Types of Biobanks -- Ethical and Legal Principles in the Field of Biobanking -- Business Planning for Biobanks -- Biobanking Concepts Specific for Developing Countries -- Methods of Implementation and Set-up of National Biobanking Networks -- Implementation of Ethical and Legal Considerations in a Biobanking Network -- Collection and Management of Samples -- Quality Control and Risk Management in Biobanks -- Governance and Stakeholder Analysis -- Biobanking IT Systems, Database Structure and Web Applications -- Management Model and Sustainability Plan of Biobanks -- Sustainability Plan and Project Management of a Biobanking Network -- Establishing a Biobank Using Standardisation -- Science and Innovation of Biobanks -- Running a Biobank Network -- Infrastructure: Delivering on the Promise of Biobanking -- Design Considerations and Equipment of Biobanks -- Software Tools for Biobanking in LMICs -- The Importance of Cancer Biobanks in Low- and Middle-Income Countries -- Biobanking in Paediatrics: A Look from Armenia as a Middle-Income Country -- Biobanking of the Central Nervous System -- The Importance of Biobanking COVID-19 Samples -- Oncobiobanking in a Middle-Income Country: The Example of Russia -- Sustainability of Biobanks and Biobanking in LMICs -- Biobanks for Enabling Research and Development by Trusted Patient Data Environment -- Future Perspective of the Biobanking Field.
    Abstract: This book introduces the fundamentals of biobanking and guides through the practical planning thereof, with a special focus on the situation in low- and middle-income countries. On the example of the setup of a Ukrainian biobank the book discusses the main steps and aspects of successful biorepository implementation and management. Topics covered include collection, storage and shipping of samples, establishment of an IT system, development of a sustainability plan, and project and risk management. Furthermore, the importance of the formation of international biobanking societies such as the Ukraine Association of Biobanks is highlighted, and their main objectives and tasks are discussed. The book addresses life science and business professionals as well as national authorities who are interested in biobanking in general and in setting up a biobank in particular.
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    Pages: XVII, 235 p. 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030876371
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87637-1
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    Recent Advances in Edible Fats and Oils Technology : Processing, Health Implications, Economic and Environmental Impact (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Lipids. ; Food science. ; Biotechnology. ; Lipidology. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Vegetable Oils and Animal Fats: Sources, Properties and Recovery -- Chapter 2. Exotic Oil: Sources, Properties and Recovery -- Chapter 3. Seed Oil: Sources, Properties and Recovery -- Chapter 4. Vegetable Oil Refining -- Chapter 5. MINOR COMPONENTS IN EDIBLE OIL -- Chapter 6. Blending, Hydrogenation, Fractionation and Interesterification Processing -- Chapter 7. Ionic Liquid as a Green Solvent for Lipid Processing -- Chapter 8. Diacylglycerol Oil: Health Benefits, Synthesis and Applications -- Chapter 9. Medium-and Long-Chain Triacylglycerol: Production, Health Effects and Applications -- Chapter 10. Enzymatic synthesis of human milk fat substitutes -- Chapter 11. Cocoa Butter Alternatives for Food Applications -- Chapter 12. Oleogel: Production and Application -- Chapter 13. Characterization of Nanoemulsions: The Way Forward -- Chapter 14. Processing Contaminants In Edible Oil -- Chapter 15. Enzymatic Biodiesel Production from Low-Quality Waste Oils and Non-edible Oils: Current Status and Future Prospects -- Chapter 16. Sustainability and Traceability in the Malaysian Oil Palm Industry -- Chapter 17. Adulteration in Oils and Fats Industry.
    Abstract: This book is written by international experts with both academic and industrial credentials. It presents for the first time, a collection of up-­to-­date scientific advances in the area of edible fats and oils technology, over a span of 10 years from 2009 to the year 2019. The book covers the existing and recent advanced techniques adopted in the edible fats and oils research and touches on the processing and modification, to the traceability and sustainability issues of fats and oils. Some recent technologies like supercritical carbon dioxide, microwave, ultrasound, and enzymatic‐ assisted processes, ionic liquid, enzymatic processes, biosensor and membrane technology are presented in the book. The book aims to provide the technologists and researchers in research, development and operations in the edible fats and oils industries with critical and readily accessible information on the recent advances in the field. The book is divided into three broad sections- Fats and Oils Chemistry and Processing, Fats and Oils Modification and Health Implications, and Fats and Oils Safety, Social, Environmental and Economic Impacts. It is an extremely comprehensive and valuable resource, which serves as an essential reference for students and lipid scientists from academia or industry.
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    Pages: X, 492 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811651137
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5113-7
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    Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Life sciences. ; Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Life Sciences. ; Animal Physiology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Nutrition and Metabolism: Foundations for Animal Growth, Development, Reproduction, and Health -- Chapter 2: Insights into the Regulation of Implantation and Placentation in Humans, Rodents, Sheep, and Pigs -- Chapter 3: A Role for Fructose Metabolism in Development of Sheep and Pig Conceptuses -- Chapter 4: Nutritional Regulation of Embryonic Survival, Growth and Development -- Chapter 5: Phosphate, Calcium, and Vitamin D: Key Regulators of Fetal and Placental Development in Mammals -- Chapter 6: Nutritional and Physiological Regulation of Water Transport in the Conceptus -- Chapter 7: Amino Acids in Microbial Metabolism and Function -- Chapter 8: Potential Replacements for Antibiotic Growth Promoters in Poultry: Interactions at the Gut Level and their Impact on Host Immunity -- Chapter 9: Microbiomes in the Intestine of Developing Pigs: Implications for Nutrition and Health -- Chapter 10: L-Arginine Nutrition and Metabolism in Ruminants -- Chapter 11: Hepatic Glucose Metabolism and Its Disorders in Fish -- Chapter 12: Protein-Sourced Feedstuffs for Aquatic Animals -- Chapter 13: Functional Molecules of Intestinal Mucosal Products in Animal Nutrition and Health -- Chapter 14: Use of Genome Editing Techniques to Produce Transgenic Farm Animals -- Chapter 15: Cows as Bioreactors for the Production of Nutritionally and Biomedically Significant Proteins -- Chapter 16: Use of Agriculturally Important Animals as Models in Biomedical Research -- Chapter 17: Pigs (Sus Scrofa) in Biomedical Research.
    Abstract: This book covers hot topics in the nutrition and metabolism of terrestrial and aquatic animals, including the interorgan transport and utilization of water, minerals, amino acids, glucose, and fructose; the development of alternatives to in-feed antibiotics for animals (e.g., swine and poultry); and metabolic disorders (or diseases) resulting from nutrient deficiencies. It enables readers to understand the crucial roles of nutrients in the nutrition, growth, development, and health of animals. Such knowledge has important implications for humans. Readers will also learn from well-written chapters about the use of new genome-editing biotechnologies to generate animals (e.g., cows and swine) as bioreactors that can produce large amounts of pharmaceutical proteins and other molecules to improve the health and well-being of humans and other animals, as well as the growth and productivity of farm animals. Furthermore, the book provides useful information on the use of animals (e.g., cattle, swine, sheep, chickens, and fish) as models in biomedical research to prevent and treat human diseases, develop infant formulas, and improve the cardiovascular and metabolic health of offspring with prenatal growth restriction. Editor of this book is an internationally recognized expert in nutrition and metabolisms. He has about 40 years of experience with research and teaching at world-class universities in the subject matters. He has published more than 660 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 90 chapters in books, and authored two text/reference books, with a very high H-index of 127 and more than 66,000 citations in Google Scholar. This publication is a useful reference for nutrition and biomedical professionals, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in animal science, aquaculture, zoology, wildlife, veterinary medicine, biology, biochemistry, food science, nutrition, pharmacology, physiology, toxicology, and other related disciplines. In addition, all chapters provide general and specific references to nutrition and metabolism for researchers and practitioners in animal agriculture (including aquaculture), dietitians, animal and human medicines, and for government policy makers.
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    Pages: VI, 346 p. 43 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030856861
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1354
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85686-1
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    Blue-Green Infrastructure Across Asian Countries : Improving Urban Resilience and Sustainability (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Ecology Methodology. ; Ecology. ; Urban Ecology. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Ecological Modelling.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Mainstreaming Blue-Green Infrastructure for improving urban resilience and sustainability in the warming world -- Chapter 2. Regional trends in Social-Ecological Technological (SET) approaches to Sustainable Urban Planning: Focus on Asia -- Chapter 3. A Risk Assessment Approach to Urban Resilience -- Chapter 4. Promoting Blue Green Infrastructure in Urban Spaces through Citizen Science initiatives -- Chapter 5. Is Ensuring the Sustainable Implementation of BGI Possible? System Thinking of Urban Rivers as Social-Ecological Systems -- Chapter 6. Understanding Blue-Green Infrastructure through Spatial Maps: Contribution of Remote Sensing and GIS Technology -- Chapter 7. Cities and Biodiversity: Hidden Connections Between the Built Form and Life -- Chapter 8. Assessing ecological risks of urban air and water environment to analyse the scenarios for mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions: a case study of Bengaluru city, India -- Chapter 9. Do people appreciate economic value of water in Baku city of Azerbaijan? -- Chapter 10. Homegardens as sustainable urban agroforestry systems to promote household well-being in Kandy, Sri Lanka -- Chapter 11. Opportunities for Improving Urban Tree Cover - A Case Study in Kochi -- Chapter 12. Changing people-nature linkages around green infrastructure in rapidly urbanizing landscapes: the case of a protected area in Bengaluru Metropolitan Region of South India -- Chapter 13. Remodelling Urban Spaces in the Light of Blue-Green Infrastructure: A Case Study of Guwahati, India -- Chapter 14. Nature-based Solutions for the Restoration of the Abukuma River Ba-sin (Japan) after Typhoon Hagibis -- Chapter 15. Nature based solutions (NbS) for sustainable development of the resource-base and ecosystem services of marine and coastal ecosystems of India -- Chapter 16. Physical Vulnerability Assessment to Flooding of Residential Houses along the Coastal Areas in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines -- Chapter 17. The significance of ancient water systems and the sacred groves in the landscape of Badami, Karnataka - A geospatial study -- Chapter 18. Urban Sustainability and Resilience building: Blue-Green infrastructure for air pollution abatement and realising multiple co-benefits -- Chapter 19. Disaster Risks and Resilience of Urban Bangladesh: Role of Blue Green Infrastructure -- Chapter 20. Endorsing City Biodiversity Index (CBI): Assessing Ecosystem Health in urban sprawls and Eco-DRR inclusive urban planning -- Chapter 21. Greenhouse Gas Mitigation by Integrating Waste Treatment System towards Low-Carbon City in Vietnam -- Chapter 22. The roles of non-governmental actors in facilitating urban blue-green infrastructures: A comparative review of the community initiatives in Taipei City, Taiwan -- Chapter 23. Mainstreaming blue-green infrastructure in policy and planning for urban resilience in the global south: promises and pitfalls.
    Abstract: This edited book discusses Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) from conception to implementation in building resilience and urban sustainability. The book emphasizes on infrastructures, institutions, and perceptions as three main pillars of implementing and managing successful BGI, with a special focus on Asia. The book highlights concepts as well as field-based experiences from different parts of Asia by experts, with a special focus on advances and opportunities in advancing BGI, challenges and constraints, followed by case studies on BGI mainstreaming. It addresses sustainable water management, multiscale environmental design, environmental risk assessment, and finally understanding policy implications and concerns for BGI mainstreaming in growing urban sprawls of the region. There has been growing global momentum and recognition of Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) as a multifunctional Nature-based Solution (NbS) with multiple co-benefits. There is strong evidence from many urban centres of Europe, USA, China, and South Africa demonstrating that mainstreaming BGI can help in addressing growing vulnerability of urban areas by ensuring safety, resilience, and sustainability for urban residents in the warming world. This book is a timely contribution for researchers, students, scholars, urban planners, consultants, and policy makers in the fields of environment, resilience, urban planning, climate adaptation, and sustainability science. .
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    Pages: XXI, 518 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811671289
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7128-9
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    Biotechnological Advances in Aquaculture Health Management (2021)
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    Keywords: Animal biotechnology. ; Physiology. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Animal Biotechnology. ; Animal Physiology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Biotechnological Approaches in Fish Health Management -- Chapter 2. RNA Interference and Its Potential Applications in Aquatic Animal Health Management -- Chapter 3. Biotechnological Advances in the Development of Outer Membrane Protein-Based Vaccines for Use in Aquaculture -- Chapter 4. Application Of Carbon Nanotubes In Advancement Of Fish Vaccine -- Chapter 5. Biotechnological Interventions In Developing Vaccines Against Aeromonas Infection In Aquaculture -- Chapter 6. Gene Editing Technology For Fish Health Management -- Chapter 7. Applications of Fish Cell Cultures -- Chapter 8. Recent Advances In Antimicrobial Peptides To Improve Fish Health -- Chapter 9. Gut Microbiome Research: A New Avenue For Aquaculture Disease Management. Chapter 10. Recent Understanding of Immunological Defence in Freshwater Pearl Mussel for Better Health Management -- Chapter 11. Prebiotic-Synbiotic Nexus: Critical Dietary Role in Aquaculture -- Chapter 12. Biofloc Technology: An Eco-Based Emerging Avenue In Aquaculture Health Management -- Chapter 13. Metabolomic Advances in Fish Nutritional Research and Health Management -- Chapter 14. Vaccines to Prevent Diseases in Aquaculture -- Chapter 15. A Progress on Biotechnological Advances on Immunostimulants and Gene Interaction -- Chapter 16. Probiotic Supplements in Aquaculture: Latest Developments & Future Trend -- Chapter 17. Heat Shock Proteins (Chaperones) and Role in Aquatic Animal Disease Management -- Chapter 18. Nanotechnology in Fish Health and Welfare: Recent Advancements and New Perspectives -- Chapter 19. Advances in Management Methods for Argulosis in Aquaculture -- Chapter 20. Metagenomic Approaches to Identify Fish Gut Microbiome and The Effect of Prebiotic Supplements on Gut Microbes and Health Management -- Chapter 21. Microbiome Interventions for The Prevention and Control of Disease Outbreaks in Shrimp Aquaculture. Chapter 22. Reinventing the Micronutrients Beyond Nutrition: Functions in Immune Modulation and Stress Mitigation of Fish -- Chapter 23. Health-Promoting Effects of Amino Acids in Fish -- Chapter 24. Application of Indian Pennywort Centella Asiatica in Carp Aquaculture Against Flavobacterium Columnare Infection.
    Abstract: This book is an inclusive coverage of advances in aquaculture health management. It offers latest updates as well as explains the novel concepts and issues related to aquatic animal health management. To support the understanding of the concepts, there is extensive use of illustrations. Chapters emphasize on the state of art techniques and hold great promise for the sustainable development of aquaculture. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, aquatic biologists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of aquatic sciences, marine sciences, biotechnology, ecology, and environmental sciences. National and international aquatic scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XXIV, 579 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811651953
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5195-3
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    Satoumi Science : Co-creating Social-Ecological Harmony Between Human and the Sea (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Environmental management. ; Oceanography. ; Sustainability. ; Biotic communities. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Sustainability. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Prologue: What is Satoumi? -- Chapter 2. The History and Future of Satoumi Concept -- Chapter 3.Global Effect of the Satoumi Concept – Harmony of Human Society with the Ocean Biome -- Chapter 4. Roles of Women in Satoumi -- Chapter 5. Enlivening Ecosystems with Human Hands: Building Satoumi through Coral Reef Culture -- Chapter 6. Restoring Eelgrass Beds and Culturing Oysters -- Chapter 7. Reviving Abandoned Aquaculture Ponds and Coastal Areas by Integrated Multi Tropic Aquaculture -- Chapter 8. Conserving Multiple Coral Reef Resources -- Chapter 9. Villagers Managing Lake Fisheries Resources by Themselves: Mbenji Islands in Lake Malawi -- Chapter 10. Protecting Fisheries Resources through Marine Protected Area Networks – Fiji -- Chapter 11. Connecting Local Regions and Cities through Mozuku Seaweed Farming and Coral Reef Restoration: Onna Village, Okinawa -- Chapter 12. Divers and Fishermen Working Together to Create Satoumi -- Chapter 13. Models for Implementing the Satoumi Concept via Residential Research Institute Collaborations with Citizen Scientists in the United States -- Chapter 14. Epilogue: Opening the Way to Sustainable Futures with Satoumi.
    Abstract: This book guides readers to the new concept of “Satoumi” and explains how its practice works to solve challenges in complex social-ecological systems of coastal areas. The book describes the significance of Satoumi Science as a transdisciplinary process. It starts with introducing the definition of Satoumi, highlights the important distinction between active measures (direct actions to improve ecosystem functions and services) and passive measures (a variety of management activities), and presents the concept of Integrated Local Environmental Knowledge (ILEK) as a knowledge base for Satoumi activities. It also introduces residential researchers and bilateral knowledge translators as the key actors of Satoumi co-creation through the transdisciplinary processes. The concept of Satoumi goes beyond the idea of protecting pristine nature by eliminating humans. It is about creating coastal environments where humans closely connect with the sea, which leads to the effective conservation and sustainable management of various natural resources and ecosystem services. This book will be of high interest to managers, governments, environmental groups, and the research community. Chapters cover current and emerging concerns, such as over- and under-use of natural resources, restoration of damaged ecosystems, and co-creation of new relations between humans and coastal seas, from transdisciplinary approaches to tackle with complex and 'wicked' challenges of coastal social-ecological systems. .
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    Pages: VIII, 272 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811674914
    Series Statement: Ecological Research Monographs,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7491-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7491-4
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    Psammic Peinobiomes : Nutrient-Limited Ecosystems of the Upper Orinoco and Rio Negro Basins (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Soil science. ; Plant ecology. ; Geomorphology. ; Ecophysiology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Ecosystems. ; Soil Science. ; Plant Ecology. ; Geomorphology. ; Ecophysiology. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction -- Part I: Forest and woodland biomes -- 2 White sand ecosystems in the Amazon basin: geographic distribution, distinctive features, and ecology. An overview -- 3 The forests of the Rio Negro basin in the north-western Amazon: a phytosociological classification -- 4 Amazon caatinga complex: sclerophyllous vegetation on nutrient-poor white sand soils -- Part II: Meadow biomes -- 5 Mapping white-sand ecosystems by integrating Global PALSAR-2 and SENTINEL-1 with NDVI (LANDSAT data) -- 6 The study areas: landscapes and soils -- 7 Soil properties, formation, distribution, and classification -- 8 Origin and sources of sand: from highlands to lowlands -- 9 Sand dynamics and distribution: a geo-sedimentological approach -- 10 Features and trends of meadow landscape evolution -- 11 Meadow phytodiversity: flora, endemism, vegetation types, and geographic distribution patterns -- 12 Synthesis: white-sand and meadow-vegetation relationships.
    Abstract: The book represents a multidisciplinary approach to understanding soil–landscape–vegetation relationships and, specifically, the ecophysiology of plant communities developing on sandy soils of very low fertility that are subject to seasonal flooding. It provides an overview of the white sand ecosystems within the Amazon basin, and focuses on the forest and herbaceous (meadows) vegetation growing on the dystrophic sandy soils of the upper Negro and Orinoco river basins. Several chapters describe physiographic aspects of the study area using integrated remote sensing and in situ sampling. By doing so they attain a comprehensive description of the origin and evolution of soils and landscapes, an advanced classification of soils, and a mapping of the geographic distribution of psammophilous vegetation. This volume also provides a phytosociological classification of extensive forested areas, and a detailed description of the structure and diversity of little-known herbaceous formations. It targets professionals in the fields of ecology, ecophysiology, geomorphology, soils, vegetation, and the environmental sciences. The information it offers may be of significant use to researchers, protected area planners, and environmental policy makers.
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    Pages: XIV, 541 p. 136 illus., 122 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031207990
    Series Statement: Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis, 247
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20799-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20799-0
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    Civil Society and Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Anthropocene : An Overview (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Sustainability. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 General Introduction -- 2 Peace Ecology in the Anthropocene for Africa -- 3 Civil Society, Climate Change, Security Risks Management and Peacebuilding in the Anthropocene -- 4 Faith-based Organisations and Environmental Peace: Impact of Laudato Si’ and Its Relevance in the Anthropocene -- 5 Healing Nature and Creation in the Anthropocene: A Reflection on the Role of Religion -- 6 Empowering Women to Build Peace: A Case Study of Grace to Heal Trust in Lupane District -- 7 Peacebuilding through Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Lessons from Civil Society Organisations in Zimbabwe -- 8 Civil Society and Peacebuilding in the Kivu Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo -- 9 Zimbabwe’s National Peace and Reconciliation Commission and Civil Society: Partners in Peacebuilding? -- 10 Civil Society and Peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Opportunities, Challenges and Recommendations -- 11 Promoting Democratisation in DR Congo: The Case Study of Act for Transparent and Peaceful Elections -- 12 Civil Society Organisations and School Peace Clubs in South Africa: An Outcome Evaluation -- 13 The Challenges and Opportunities for Civil Society in Peacebuilding: Lessons from the Matabeleland Collective, Zimbabwe -- 14 The Role of Civil Society Participation in Social Cohesion Processes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.-15 Building the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations in Nonviolent Campaigning: A Case Study from South Sudan -- 16 How Informal Peace Committees Complement Macro-infrastructures for Peace in Zimbabwe -- 17 Protecting and Nurturing Children Born from Rape in South Kivu Communities: A Challenge for Civil Society -- 18 Indigenous Peacebuilding Approaches and the Accountability of Former Child Soldiers: African Case Studies -- 19 Navigating Channels for Civil Society Participation in Conflict Prevention and Peace-Making in the African Peace & Security Architecture -- 20 Centre-periphery Relations Between Civil Society Organisations and External Funding Partners: A Case Study of South Kivu’s Peace and Development Agenda. .
    Abstract: This book examines civil society's peacebuilding role in sub-Saharan Africa in the context of climate change and the pursuit of environmental peace and justice in the Anthropocene. Five main research themes emerge from its 20 chapters: · The roles of environmental peacemaking, environmental justice, ecological education and eco-ethics in helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change · Peacebuilding by CSOs after violent conflicts, with particular reference to accountability, reconciliation and healing · CSO involvement in democratic processes and political transition after violent conflicts · Relationships between local CSOs and their foreign funders and the interactions between CSOs and the African Union's peace and security architecture. · The particular role of faith-based CSOs The book underlines the centrality of dialogue to African peacebuilding and the indigenous wisdom and philosophies on which it is based. Such wisdom will be a key resource in confronting the existential challenges of the Anthropocene. The book will be a significant resource for researchers, academics and policymakers concerned with the challenge of climate change, its interactions with armed conflict and the peacebuilding role of CSOs. · This pathbreaking book shows why peacebuilding analysis and efforts need to be urgently re-oriented towards the existential challenges of environmental peace and justice. · It explains the emerging conceptual frameworks which are needed for this new role. · It explains the critical role that CSOs - local and international - will play in implementing this new peacebuilding approach, with particular reference to sub- Saharan Africa.
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    Pages: XXXVI, 580 p. 43 illus., 40 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030951795
    Series Statement: The Anthropocene: Politik—Economics—Society—Science, 34
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95179-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-95179-5
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    Disturbance Ecology (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Landscape ecology. ; Plant ecology. ; Ecology. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Plant Ecology. ; Terrestial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chap 1: Disturbance ecology: a guideline -- Chap 2: Definitions and quantifications -- Chap 3: Concepts -- Chap 4: Abiotic disturbances -- Chap 5: Biotic disturbances -- Chap 6: Anthropogenic disturbances -- Chap 7: Disturbances in global change -- Chap 8: Disturbances and management.
    Abstract: This edited work presents a multi-faceted view on the causes and consequences of disturbance in ecosystems. Vegetation can be affected by a variety of different disturbances such as wind, floods, fire, and insect attack, leading to an abrupt change in live biomass. Disturbance is a motor of vegetation dynamics, but also sensitive to climate change and poses a challenge for ecosystem management. Readers will discover the global distribution of disturbance regimes and learn about the importance of disturbances for biodiversity and the evolution of plant and animal life. The book provides a Central European perspective on disturbance ecology, and addresses important disturbance agents such as fire, wind, avalanches, tree diseases, insect defoliators, bark beetles and large herbivores in dedicated chapters. It furthermore includes chapters on anthropogenic disturbances in forests and grasslands. The impact of climate change on disturbance regimes and approaches to address disturbance risks in ecosystem management are discussed in concluding chapters. Within the 18 chapters 14 textboxes highlight current topics of disturbance ecology and provide deeper methodological insights into the field. Disturbances strongly shape our landscapes and maintain our biodiversity. A better understanding of their ecology is thus fundamental for contextualizing the dynamic changes in our environment. This book is a valuable resource for students and practitioners interested in disturbances and their management.
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    Pages: XI, 439 p. 153 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030987565
    Series Statement: Landscape Series, 32
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98756-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-98756-5
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    Sustainable Utilization and Conservation of Africa’s Biological Resources and Environment (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Agricultural ecology. ; Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Agroecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Overview of African Biological Resources and Environment -- Chapter 2. Biodiversity Conservation and Tourism Sustainability in Africa -- Chapter 3. Biodiversity Conservation Strategies and Sustainability -- Chapter 4. Potentials, threats, and sustainable conservation strategies of Plankton and Macrophytes -- Chapter 5. Threats and conservation status of cercopithecus sclateri in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria -- Chapter 6. Potential threats and possible conservation strategies of Biodiversity in Niger Delta region of Nigeria -- Chapter 7. Exploration of Local Beliefs and Cultural Heritages as Tools for Species Conservation in Selected Sites in Africa -- Chapter 8. The need to conserve and protect forest resources -- Chapter 9. Rationale behind conservation of Africa’s biological resources -- Chapter 10. The Value of Biodiversity to Sustainable Development in Africa -- Chapter 11. Medicinal potentials of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller): Technologies for the production of Therapeutics -- Chapter 12. Sustainable utilization of important medicinal plants in Africa -- Chapter 13. Local Food Crops In Africa: Sustainable Utilization, Threats, And Traditional Storage Strategies -- Chapter 14. Environmental Pollution: Threats, Impact on Biodiversity, and Protection Strategies -- Chapter 15. Environmental Degradation in the Niger Delta Ecosystem: the role of Anthropogenic pollution -- Chapter 16. Climate Change and Other Environmental Factors as Drivers of Fauna and Flora Biodiversity in Africa -- Chapter 17. Contamination of African water resources: impacts on biodiversity and strategies for conservation and restoration -- Chapter 18. Disease Outbreaks In Ex-Situ Plant Conservation And Potential Management Strategies -- Chapter 19. Challenges of sea turtle conservation in African territorial waters: the way out -- Chapter 20. An Overview of Environmental Resources in Africa: Emerging Issues and Sustainable Exploitation -- Chapter 21. Touristic Value of African Environment: A Socio-Economic Perspective. Chapter 22. Environmental Sustainability: Relevance of Forensic Insects and other Ecosystem Services in Africa -- Chapter 23. Intrinsic Values of the African Environment: A Sustainable Perspective -- Chapter 24. Towards sustainable biological and environmental policies in Africa.
    Abstract: This edited book highlights the potential and actual contributions of the sustainable management and utilization of indigenous biological resources and environment for the development of Africa. The book centers on documenting current trends and issues in the field of resource use and conservation with the view of emphasizing their benefits to the pursuit of development within the region. By documenting the array of natural resources and environment in Africa, this book addresses the topical knowledge and understanding gaps that characterize conservation (rationale for sustainable resource exploration), utilization patterns, and conservation challenges including policy status, environmental threats, impacts of tourism, reduction in food resources, etc., and their effects on the sustainable development of Africa. Through an integrated approach, the book focuses on below and above-ground biological resources and the diverse scales of environment that characterize Africa. This collection of works is very helpful for natural and social scientists, policymakers, strategists, researchers, government and non-government organizations, biodiversity and environmental managers, climate change scientists, practitioners, activists, conservationists, academics, ecologists, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and others who want to learn about and understand the best way to use and protect Africa's resources and heritage sustainably.
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    Pages: XV, 691 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811969744
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, 32
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6974-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-6974-4
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    Biotechnology and Omics Approaches for Bioenergy Crops (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Molecular biology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Molecular Biology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Bioenergy Crops in the Perspective of Climate Change -- 2. Major and Potential Biofuel Crops -- 3. Biotechnological approaches for the production of Bioenergy -- 4. Integrated OMIC approaches for bioenergy crops -- 5. Genomics of Bioenergy Crops -- 6. Omics Approaches for Sorghum: Paving the Way to a Resilient and Sustainable Bioenergy Future -- 7. Exploring Omics Approaches to Enhance Stress Tolerance in Soybean for Sustainable Bioenergy Production -- 8. Advanced and Sustainable Approaches in Sugarcane Crop Improvements with Reference to Environmental Stresses -- 9. Role of endophytes in the regulation of metabolome in bioenergy crops -- 10. Cotton Stalks - Potential Biofuel Recourses for Sustainable Environment -- 11. Harmful Insects in Some Biofuel Plants and Their Biology -- 12. Perspectives use of mustards in biofuel production in Turkey -- 13. Current status and future prospectus of Bioenergy crops.
    Abstract: This edited book summarizes the efforts made to develop sustainable bioenergy production through different generations. The topics included in the book cover information about different bioenergy crops, their classification and use as biofuel, agronomic practices to improve biomass yield, classic breeding techniques, genetic diversity, current status and future perspective of bioenergy crops in the omics era. It also discusses application of modern biotechnological and molecular biotechnological techniques for the improvement of bioenergy crops this having enhanced biomass and plant based products. The book explores growing biofuel crops and their impact on environment, bioethics and biosafety issues related to the modern approaches. Another important aspect is the incorporation of nanotechnology for bioenergy crops and biofuel production. All book chapters are contributed renowned researchers in their respective field. This is a unique book covering the bioeneragy crops in the modern omics era. The book is useful for the researchers and post-graduate students to guide them in the field of bioenergy crops.
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    Pages: XV, 288 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819949540
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4954-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-4954-0
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    Biotech Challenges (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Plant genetics. ; Environmental policy. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Genetics. ; Environmental Policy.
    Abstract: This book is a translation of an original French edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. The evolution of genome’s modification by genetic engineering was characterized by a major technological breakthrough with the discovery of CRISPR in 2012. A distinction is now made between first-generation biotechnologies developed in the 20th century and current second-generation biotechnologies, NGT or New Genomic Techniques, including genome editing. How do we consider these genomic modifications compared to those that occur spontaneously in nature? What are the applications of these techniques in the fields of plants, animals, and human health? What prospects in terms of development and independence for countries and at least what regulations are in force on the different continents? The book questions what GMOs are, genome editing products and the place of genomic transformations today and tomorrow in our societies. It tries to give some geostrategic and regulatory benchmarks on biotech products in order to better understand the current issues.
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    Pages: XXI, 157 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031382376
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38237-6
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    Diseases at the Wildlife - Livestock Interface : Research and Perspectives in a Changing World (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Agriculture. ; Zoology. ; Veterinary medicine. ; Epidemiology. ; Ecology. ; Agriculture. ; Zoology. ; Veterinary Science. ; Epidemiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Introduction -- 1 Host Community Interfaces: The Wildlife-Livestock -- 2 Natural And Historical Overview Of The Animal Wildlife-Livestock Interface -- 3 The Ecology Of Pathogens Transmission At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface: Beyond Disease Ecology, Towards Socio-Ecological System Health -- Part 2 Regional Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface -- 4 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Europe -- 5 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Asia -- 6 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Africa -- 7 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Oceania -- 8 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In North America -- 9 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Central And South America -- Part 3 Characterization Of The Wildlife-Livestock Interface -- 10 Collecting Data To Assess The Interactions Between Livestock And Wildlife -- 11 Characterization Of Wildlife-Livestock Interfaces: The Need For Interdisciplinary Approaches And A Dedicated Thematic Field -- 12 Quantifying Transmission Between Wild And Domestic Populations -- Part 4 Synthesis And Conclusions -- 13 Synthesis And Future Perspectives Of The Study And Management Of Diseases At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface.
    Abstract: Shared diseases among wildlife, livestock and humans, often transboundary, are relevant to public health and global economy, as being highlighted currently relative to the global COVID19 pandemic. Diseases at these interfaces also impact the conservation of biodiversity and must be considered when managing wildlife. While wildlife and domestic livestock have coexisted in dynamic systems for thousands of years, spillover disease risks are higher today than in the past due to global patterns of increasing close contact and interactions among wildlife, livestock and humans in the context of complex, diverse and numerous circumstances. Multidisciplinary studies of animal interfaces, especially those involving wildlife, therefore, must be brought to the forefront so that knowledge gaps can be realized and filled to inform managers and policy makers. In the first part of the book authors illustrate and discuss ecological and epidemiological concepts related to the interfaces, with a vision towards socio-ecological system health. In addition, the history of past animal interfaces provides the necessary perspective to focus current questions, better understand present situations, and informs how we can best approach the future. The second part discusses the myriad of similar and differing wildlife- livestock interfaces found around the world from a regional point of view. The third part focuses on how to assess the spatial and temporal overlap between livestock and wildlife, and authors present new technical innovations about how inter-transmissions between wild and domestic populations can be quantified. An overview of main modeling approaches available to quantify multi-host disease transmission at the wildlife/livestock interface, illustrated with specific-case studies, is also presented. Finally, the need for interdisciplinary approaches and a dedicated thematic field to approach the wildlife/livestock interfaces and create opportunities to promote wildlife–livestock coexistence is emphasized. The concluding chapter presents perspectives and directions to better understanding disease dynamics at the wildlife/livestock interface, global change and implications for the future. The changing distribution of interfaces, ongoing human and environmental changes (e. g. climate warming, changes in animal production systems, etc.) and their likely impacts and consequences for the interfaces and disease transmission processes are all discussed.
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    Pages: XVI, 421 p. 77 illus., 64 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030653651
    Series Statement: Wildlife Research Monographs, 3
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65365-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-65365-1
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    Life at High Pressure : In the Deep Sea and Other Environments (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Life sciences. ; Physiology. ; Biodiversity. ; Biomechanics. ; Biophysics. ; Ecology. ; Life Sciences. ; Physiology. ; Biodiversity. ; Biomechanics. ; Biophysics.
    Description / Table of Contents: High pressure and High pressure environments -- High pressure: molecules, chemical processes and cellular structures -- The high pressure micro-environment of vertebrate load bearing joints- Effects of high pressure on the activity of ordinary animals, including humans, and on the function of their excitable cells and ion channels -- The effects of decompression and subsequent re-compression on the activity of deep sea animals and eukaryote cells. The isobaric collection of deep sea animals.-Molecular adaptation to high pressure: proteins in deep sea animals -- Molecular adaptation to high pressure: membranes -- Prokaryotes at high pressure in the Oceans and the Deep Biosphere -- Hydrothermal vents: the inhabitants, their way of life and their adaptation to high pressure -- Buoyancy at depth -- Divers: Air breathing animals, including humans, at high pressure -- Adaptation to high pressure in the laboratory -- High pressure equipment used in the laboratory, at sea and at depth.
    Abstract: The book discusses the ways in which high hydrostatic pressure (i.e. water pressure) affects all grades of life which thrive at pressures much greater those in our normal environment. The deep sea is the best known high pressure environment, where pressures reach a thousand times greater than those at the surface, yet it is populated by a variety of animals and microorganisms. The earth’s crust supports microorganisms which live in water filled pores at high pressure. In addition, the load bearing joints of animals like ourselves experience pulses of hydrostatic pressure of a magnitude similar to the pressure at mid ocean depths. These pressures affect molecular structures and biochemical reactions. Basic cellular processes are drastically affected – the growth and division of cells, the way nerves conduct impulses and the chemical reactions which provide energy. Adaptation to high pressure also occurs in complex physiological systems such as those which provide buoyancy. Probably the greatest challenge to our understanding of adaptation to high pressure is the stabilisation of the nervous system of deep sea animals to avoid convulsions which pressure causes in shallow water animals. Additionally the book provides insight into the engineering required to study life at high pressure: equipment which can trap small deep sea animals and retrieve them at their high pressure, equivalent equipment for microorganisms, laboratory microscopes which can focus on living cells under high pressure, incubators for bacteria which require high pressure to grow, high pressure aquaria for marine animals and lastly and briefly, manned and unmanned submersible vessels, Landers and deep drill hole sampling. Rather like the organisms studied many laboratory instruments have been adapted to function at high pressure.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030675875
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67587-5
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    Social-Ecological Systems (SES) : From Risks and Insecurity to Viability and Resilience (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Bioclimatology. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Risk management. ; Social policy. ; Environment. ; Ecology. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; IT Risk Management. ; Social Policy. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface and Introduction -- Part I Risks and Impacts Enhancing the Vulnerability of Social-Ecological Systems -- Part II Environmental and Climate Change Impacts on Social-Ecological Systems – Conflict, Inequality and Human Security -- Part III Human Mobility and Social-Ecological Systems -- Part IV Enhancing the Sustainability and Resilience of Social-Ecological Systems – Some Recommended Paths -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book contributes to the multidisciplinary debate about social–ecological systems (SES) within the perspective of rethinking the nature of interaction between these systems, especially in the Anthropocene Era. Most chapters either deliberate on risk dynamics threatening current SES or stimulate thought processes to manage such risks and related negative implications. After analyzing the main drivers of SES vulnerability, the book highlights the shifts to be made to enhance the sustainability and resilience of these systems, mainly the integration and restructuring of governance frameworks, the reorganization of production and consumption systems far from conventional models based on consumerism, the elaboration of mitigation, adaptation, and SDGs implementation measures from a co-benefit perspective, and the consideration of appropriate approaches and paradigms while elaborating and implementing response mechanisms. This volume is relevant to researchers/experts, students, practitioners, and decision-makers from different scales and spheres.
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    Pages: XXXII, 265 p. 43 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030762476
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76247-6
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    Current Advances in Biotechnological Production of Xylitol : Fermentative Production of Xylitol (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Chemical engineering. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Biomaterials. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Chemical Process Engineering. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Plant Materials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Methods for hemicellulose deconstruction aiming to xylose recovery: Recent progress and future perspectives -- Detoxification of hemicellulosic hydrolysates for improved xylitol production -- Fermentative production of xylitol from various lignocellulosic hydrolysates -- Strain improvement methods for enhanced xylitol production -- Fermentative methods for xylitol production: a comparative account on batch, fed-batch and continuous fermentation -- Methods for xylitol recovery: appraisal and future perspectives -- Critical analysis on xylitol production employing integrated approaches in sugarcane and corn processing mills -- Techno-economic analysis of xylitol production in standalone and integrated biorefineries -- Applications of xylitol in food, health and medical sector -- Market, consumption trends and commercial status of xylitol production.
    Abstract: This book explores recent advances in the microbial production of xylitol and its applications in food and medical sector. Xylitol is an important biomolecule from lignocellulose biorefinery which is produced from the xylose by chemical reactions or microbial fermentation methods. Currently, the demand of xylitol at commercial scale is being met through chemical methods. However, recent breakthroughs made in plant cell wall destruction, genetic engineering to develop the designer microorganisms, fermentation methods and media formulations and downstream processing have led the ways for sustainable production of xylitol at commercial scale in lignocellulose biorefineries. Microbial production of xylitol is preferred over the chemical processes as it is environmentally friendly, higher process efficiency with the desired product yield, and product recovery with minimum impurities. This book is a unique compilation of 11 book chapters written by experts in their respective fields. These chapters present critical insights and discuss the current progress and future progress in this area into fermentative xylitol production. Chapter 9 is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. For further details see license information in the chapter.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031049422
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04942-2
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    DNA Beyond Genes : From Data Storage and Computing to Nanobots, Nanomedicine, and Nanoelectronics (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Microsystems and MEMS. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Chemical Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: DNA basics (a primer on DNA) -- Hiding and storing messages and data in DNA -- DNA as a nanoscale building material -- DNA machines and nanobots -- DNA-based nanoelectronics -- Concluding remarks.
    Abstract: This is the first book portraying to a wide readership many fields of DNA in the world of materials altogether in a single volume. The book provides underlying concepts and state-of-art developments in the emerging fields of DNA electronics, structural DNA nanotechnology, DNA computing and DNA data storage, DNA machines and nanorobots. Future possibilities of innovative DNA-based technologies, such as DNA cryptography, DNA identity tags, DNA nanostructures in biosensing and nanomedicine, as well as DNA-based nanoelectronics are all covered, too. This book is valuable for university students studying engineering and technology; biotech, nanotech, and medical device R&D managers, practitioners and investors; and IP analysts who would like to extend their background in advanced DNA technologies. It is nicely illustrated, which makes it very readable, and it conveys science and principles in a lively language to appeal to a broad audience, from professionals and academics to students and lay readers. Advance Praise for DNA Beyond Genes: “Most students of DNA, and lay readers as well, are interested in the absolutely essential role it plays in biology. However, the properties which make DNA the carrier of genetic information also make it an extraordinary material that can be used as the backbone for a wide variety of nanoengineering applications – these range from information storage and computation to molecular machines and devices to artfully designed logos and symbols. The perfect self-recognition of DNA sequences makes it an ideal building block to synthesize more and more elaborate constructions and imaginative scientists have probably only just scratched the surface of what can eventually be created. Here for the first time in this wonderful book Vadim Demidov explores the full range of the non-biological applications of DNA.” Charles R. Cantor Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University Member of the USA National Academy of Sciences.
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    Pages: XX, 107 p. 66 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030364342
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36434-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36434-2
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    Nanobiomaterial Engineering : Concepts and Their Applications in Biomedicine and Diagnostics (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Immunology. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Nanomaterials, classifications, and properties -- Chapter 2. Engineering nanomaterials for bio-interfacing -- Chapter 3. Biomaterials and surface modification strategies -- Chapter 4. Nano materials as a nanotheronostic agent -- Chapter 5. Nanobiomaterials in biomedicine: Designing strategies and critical concepts -- Chapter 6. Phytofabricated nanodelivery systems: Engineering principles and applications -- Chapter 7. Nanobiosensors based diagnostics system: Transducers and surface materials -- Chapter 8. Nanobiomaterials and nanocomposites in clinical diagnostics -- Chapter 9. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicines based on nanobiomaterials -- Chapter 10. Prospects and advantages of microfluidics utilizing various nanobiomaterials -- Chapter 11. Electrochemical nanoengineered sensors in infectious disease diagnosis -- Chapter 12. Multiplexing utilizing various nanobiomaterials -- Chapter 13. Future perspects of nanobiomaterials in human health care -- Chapter 14. Commercial aspects of nanobiomaterials: Short-coming and future aspects.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively documents the application of Nanobiomaterials in the field of bio-medicine and diagnostics technologies by involving classical concepts/examples. Nanobiotechnology is an emerging area which encompasses all the facets of research of nano and biomaterials with their interaction with biological systems. The book summarises design and development of various nanobiomaterials and their composites for diagnostics and therapeutic applications. It skilfully reviews the utilization of the nanomaterials alone or in combination with other bio-molecules as a contrast enhancer in in-vivo imaging, Nano-Theranostics, drug delivery, and sensing transducer matrix. It also discusses the current research on designing of the new Nanobiomaterials and their implementation in numerous fields including bio-medicine and diagnostics. Finally, it summarizes the future prospects and the commercial viability of Nanobiomaterials in the human health care.
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    Pages: XII, 294 p. 108 illus., 91 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789813298408
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9840-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-32-9840-8
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    Racing for the Surface : Pathogenesis of Implant Infection and Advanced Antimicrobial Strategies (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Insights into the emergence, clinical prevalence and significance of Staphylococcus aureus small colony variants -- Periprosthetic Joint Infection -- Complications in orthopedic trauma surgery: fracture related infection -- Chiral Stereochemical Strategy for Antimicrobial Adhesion -- Perspectives on and need to develop new infection control strategies -- Battling bacteria with free and surface-immobilized polymeric nanostructures -- Engineering Approaches to Create Antibacterial Surfaces on Biomedical Implants and Devices -- 3D Printed Ceramic-Polymer Composites for Treating Bone Infection -- Bioinspired interfaces for the management of skin infections -- Antimicrobial endodontic materials -- Local Delivery of Anti-biofilm Therapeutics -- Device-Related Infections -- Advances in polysaccharide based antimicrobial delivery vehicles -- Antibacterial Coatings on Medical Implants -- Perspectives on biomaterial-associated infection: pathogenesis and current clinical demands -- Polymeric Nanoparticulate Delivery Vehicles of Antimicrobials for Biofilm Eradication -- Pathogenesis of biomaterial-associated infection -- Metal- and Polymer-Based Nanoparticles for Advanced Therapeutic and Diagnostic System Applications -- Antimicrobial Material in Arthroplasty -- Antimicrobial Hydrogels: Key Considerations and Engineering Strategies for Biomedical Applications -- Antibacterial Polymeric and Peptide Gels/Hydrogels to Prevent Biomaterial-related Infections -- The Impact of Bacterial Biofilms in Transfusion Medicine -- Mechanisms of Action and Chemical Origins of Biologically Active Antimicrobial Polymers -- When the Race is Lost: The Clinical Impact of Prosthetic Joint Infections -- Antibacterial Hydroxyapatite: An Effective Approach to Cure Infections in Orthopedics -- Index.
    Abstract: This book covers the latest research in biofilm, infection, and antimicrobial strategies in reducing and treating musculoskeletal, skin, transfusion, implant-related infections, etc. Topics covered include biofilms, small colony variants, antimicrobial biomaterials (antibiotics, antimicrobial peptides, hydrogels, bioinspired interfaces, immunotherapeutic approaches, and more), antimicrobial coatings, engineering and 3D printing, antimicrobial delivery vehicles, and perspectives on clinical impacts. Antibiotic resistance, which shifts the race toward bacteria, and strategies to reduce antibiotic resistance, are also briefly touched on. Combined with its companion volume, Racing for the Surface: Pathogenesis of Implant Infection and Advanced Antimicrobial Strategies, this book bridges the gaps between infection and tissue engineering, and is an ideal book for academic researchers, clinicians, industrial engineers and scientists, governmental representatives in national laboratories, and advanced undergraduate students and post-doctoral fellows who are interested in infection, microbiology, and biomaterials and devices.
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    Pages: XI, 650 p. 158 illus., 122 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030344757
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34475-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-34475-7
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    Nanotechnology for Bioapplications (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Chemical Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction of nanobiotechnology (Kwee Yum Lee, Xuan-Hung Pham, Won-Yeop Rho, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Eunil Hahm, Jong Hun Lee, Yoon-Sik Lee, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 2. General in Colloidal Nanoparticles (Jaehi Kim, Xuan-Hung Pham, Hyejin Chang, Byung Sung Son, Eunil Hahm, Sang Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 3. Silica Nanoparticles (HyeJin Chang, Jaehi Kim, Won-Yeop Rho, Xuan-Hung Pham, Jong Hun Lee, Sang Hun Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 4. Luminescent Nanomaterials (I) (Hyejin Chang, Michael M. Murata, Won-Yeop Rho, Jaehi Kim, Jong Hun Lee, Sang Hun Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 5. Luminescent nanomaterials (II) (Hyejin Chang, Jaehi Kim, Sang Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Jong Hun Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 6. Plasmonic Nanoparticles: Basics to Applications (I) (Hyejin Chang, Won-Yeop Rho, Byung Sung Son, Jaehi Kim, Sang Hun Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 7. Plasmonic Nanoparticles: Advanced Researches (II) (Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Won-Yeop Rho, Xuan-Hung Pham, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 8. Magnetic Nanoparticles (San Kyeong, Jaehi Kim, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Byung Sung Son, Jong Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Xuan-Hung Pham, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 9. Lithography Technology for Micro- and Nanofabrication (Da-hee Baek, Sang Hun Lee, Bong-Hyun Jun, and Seung Hwan Lee) -- Chapter 10. Bioapplications of Nanomaterials (Kim-Hung Huynh, Kwee Yum Lee, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Xuan-Hung Pham, Yoon-Sik Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 11. Carbon nanomaterials for biomedical application (Sang Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Hyejin Chang, Jong Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Seung Hwan Lee, and Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 12. Optical and Electron Microscopy for Analysis of Nanomaterials (Hyoyeon Kim, Michael M. Murata, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Jong Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 13. Conclusion and Perspective (Jaehi Kim, Xuan-Hung Pham, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Won Yeop Rho, Byung Sung Son, Yoon-Sik Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun).
    Abstract: This book documents the tremendous progress in the use of nanotechnology for a range of bioapplications with the aim of providing students, researchers, technicians, and other professionals with an up-to-date overview of the field. After a general introduction to the surface modifications of nanoparticles required for different biological applications, and to the properties of the modified nanoparticles, a series of chapters describe the state of the art in respect of different types of nanoparticle, including silica nanoparticles, fluorescent nanomaterials, metal nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, carbon-based nanostructures, and other novel nanomaterials. Detailed information is supplied on methods of preparation, chemical and physical properties, and current and potential applications. The closing chapters discuss lithography methods for the top-down approach to nanoparticle synthesis and the use of spectroscopic studies as a tool for the characterization of each nanoparticle. Future prospects and challenges for the development of further nanomaterials with bioapplications are also covered.
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    Pages: VI, 292 p. 119 illus., 97 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813361584
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1309
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6158-4
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    Autophagy: Biology and Diseases : Technology and Methodology (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Experimental Organisms.
    Description / Table of Contents: Morphology Study – Optical Microscopy Imaging, Electron Microscopy Imaging, Confocal Microscopy Imaging, Live Cell Imaging -- Methods to Detect Autophagic Flux -- Biomarkers in Autophagy -- Drugs and Molecular Biology Technology in Autophagy Study -- Animal Models in Autophagy Study.
    Abstract: This book series consists of 3 volumes covering the basic science (Volume 1), clinical science (Volume 2) and the technology and methodology (Volume 3) of autophagy. Volume 3 focuses on the technical aspects of autophagy research. It is comprised of two parts. The first part discusses the basic process of autophagy, including its overall classification and individual stages in the life cycle of autophagosomes. The second part discusses the tools, strategies, and model systems in current autophagy research, including cell and animal models, detection and manipulation methods, as well as screening, genomic, proteomic and bioinformatic approaches. The book is written and edited by a team of active scientists. It is intended as a practical reference resource for interested researchers to get started on autophagy studies.
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    Pages: XIV, 453 p. 85 illus., 79 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811628306
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1208
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2830-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2830-6
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    Bioimage Data Analysis Workflows (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Cytology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Cell Biology. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: Workflows and Components of Bioimage Analysis -- Measurements of Intensity Dynamics at the Periphery of the Nucleus -- 3D Quantitative Colocalisation Analysis -- The NEMO Dots Assembly: Single-Particle Tracking and Analysis -- Introduction to MATLAB: Image Analysis & Brownian Motion -- Resolving the process of Clathrin Mediated Endocytosis Using Correlative Light & Electron Microscopy (CLEM).
    Abstract: This Open Access textbook provides students and researchers in the life sciences with essential practical information on how to quantitatively analyze data images. It refrains from focusing on theory, and instead uses practical examples and step-by step protocols to familiarize readers with the most commonly used image processing and analysis platforms such as ImageJ, MatLab and Python. Besides gaining knowhow on algorithm usage, readers will learn how to create an analysis pipeline by scripting language; these skills are important in order to document reproducible image analysis workflows. The textbook is chiefly intended for advanced undergraduates in the life sciences and biomedicine without a theoretical background in data analysis, as well as for postdocs, staff scientists and faculty members who need to perform regular quantitative analyses of microscopy images.
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    Pages: X, 170 p. 69 illus., 58 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030223861
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22386-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-22386-1
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    Movement Ecology of Afrotropical Forest Mammals (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Vertebrates. ; Animal behavior. ; Population biology. ; Ecology. ; Vertebrate Zoology. ; Behavioral Ecology. ; Population Dynamics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. What do we know about mammal movement in African tropical forests? -- 2. Movements patterns and population dynamics of giant forest hog groups in Kibale National Park, Uganda -- 3. Forest elephant movements in Central Africa – megafauna need megaspaces -- 4. Elephant movements, abundance and use of water sources in Kibale National Park, Uganda -- 5. Movement ecology and evolutionary history of forest buffalo -- 6. Site fidelity and home range shifts in a leaf-eating primate -- 7. Primate movements across the nutritional landscapes of Africa -- 8. Conditions facilitating a “landscape of fear from disease” in African forest mammals -- 9. Do seasonally frugivory and cognition shape foraging movements in wild western gorillas? -- 10. Females Move in Tight Crowds, Males Roam: Society and Movement Ecology of Mandrills -- 11. Linking Movement Ecology to Conservation Biology.
    Abstract: This book brings a unique perspective to animal movement studies because all studies come from African tropical environments where the great diversity, either biological and structurally (trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes), present the animals with several options to fulfil their basic needs. These conditions have forced the evolution of unique movement patterns and ecological strategies. The book follows on our previous book “Movement Ecology of Neotropical Forest Mammals” but focuses on tropical African forests. Movement is an essential process in the life of all organisms. Animals move because they are looking for primary needs such as food, water, cover, mating and to avoid predators. Understanding the causes and consequences of animal movement is not an easy task for behavioural ecologists. Many animals are shy, move in secretive ways and are very sensible to human presence, therefore, studying the movements of mammals in tropical environments presents logistical and methodological challenges. However, researchers have recently started to be solved these challenges and exciting new information is emerging. In this book we are compiling a set of extraordinary studies where researchers have used new technology and the strongest methodological approaches to understand movement patterns in wild African forest mammals. This second book should inspire early career researchers to investigate wild mammal´s movements in some of the most amazing forest in the world: African tropical forests. .
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    Pages: XVII, 196 p. 42 illus., 36 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031270307
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27030-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-27030-7
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    Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Sea Otters and Polar Bears (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Conservation biology. ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity. ; Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Part I. Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Sea Otters -- Taxonomy and Evolution of Sea Otters -- Sea Otter Behavior: Morphologic, Physiologic, and Sensory Adaptations -- Sea Otter Foraging Behavior -- Social Structure of Marine Otters: Inter and Intraspecific Variation -- Reproductive Behavior of Male Sea Otters -- Reproductive Behavior of Female Sea Otters and Their Pups -- Sea Otter Behavior and Its Influence on Littoral Community Structure -- Sea Otter Predator Avoidance Behavior -- Sea Otters and the Maritime Fur Trade -- Part II. Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Polar Bears -- Polar Bear Taxonomy and Evolution -- Polar Bear Behavior: Morphologic and Physiologic Adaptations -- Polar Bear Foraging Behavior -- Polar Bear Reproductive and Denning Behavior -- Polar Bear Maternal Care, Neonatal Development, and Social Behavior -- Polar Bear Behavior in Response to Climate Change -- Human-Polar Bear Interactions.
    Abstract: Sea otters and polar bears are carnivorous marine mammals that still resemble their terrestrial ancestors. Compared with Cetacea (whales and dolphins), Sirenia (dugongs and manatees), and Pinnipedia (seals, sea lions, and walrus), they are less adapted for an aquatic life and the most recently evolved among marine mammals. Sea otters are amphibious but seldom come ashore, and polar bears primarily occur on sea ice or along the shore. When at sea, both species spend most of their time swimming at the surface or making short, shallow dives when foraging or pursuing prey. Indeed, polar bears rarely pursue seals in water. Nevertheless, polar bears are powerful swimmers and will stalk seals from the water. As with many other large carnivores, they are solitary hunters. Although sea otters are gregarious and form aggregations at sea called rafts, they are primarily asocial. Except during mating, the principal interaction among sea otters occurs between a female and offspring during the six-month dependency period. In large carnivores (e.g., wolves and lions) that feed on ungulates, sociality and cooperation are favored because of the need to capture large prey and defend carcasses. Polar bears, which are the largest terrestrial carnivore, are solitary hunters of seals and are neither gregarious nor social. Males and females briefly associate during courtship and mating. During this time, males aggressively compete for females. At other times, males generally avoid each other except for aggregations of males that form while summering on land, and females with cubs avoid males, which are known for infanticide. As with sea otters, the interaction of polar bears outside of mating occurs between a female and her offspring during the 2-3 year dependency period. This interaction is critically important when altricial cubs are born in the winter den. This book provides new insight into the ethology and behavioral ecology of sea otters and polar bears. Each chapter reviews the discoveries of previous studies and integrates recent research using new techniques and technology. The authors also address historic and current anthropogenic challenges for their survival as climate change alters entire marine ecosystems.
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    Pages: XIV, 363 p. 110 illus., 89 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030667962
    Series Statement: Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66796-2
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    Algae : Multifarious Applications for a Sustainable World (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental engineering. ; Bioremediation. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Valorisation of wastewater via nutrient recovery using algae-based processes -- Chapter 2.Constructed wetland and microalgae: A revolutionary approach of boremediation and sustainable energy production -- Chapter 3. Mitigation of Heavy Metals Utilizing Algae and its Subsequent Utilization for Sustainable fuels -- Chapter 4. Adaptive and tolerance mechanism of microalgae in removal of cadmium from wastewater -- Chapter 5. Algae as miniature waste water scavengers -- Chapter 6. Parametric modeling and optimization of phycoremediation of Cr(VI) using artificial neural network and simulated annealing -- Chapter 7. An insight on potential application of microalgae in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production -- Chapter 8. The budding potential of algae in cosmetics -- Chapter 9. Food supplements formulated with Spirulina -- Chapter 10. Fucoxanthin Production from Diatoms: Current Advances and Challenges -- Chapter 11. Liquid Biofuels from Algae -- Chapter 12. UV-B coupled lipid induction: A strategies towards economical biofuel production through algae -- Chapter 13. Microalgae Mediated Nanomaterials Synthesis -- Chapter 14. Algae-mediated biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their applications -- Chapter 15. Cyanobacterial blooms and Cyanotoxins: Occurrence and Detection -- Chapter 16. Potential of Golden Brown Algae in Forensic Analysis: A Review. .
    Abstract: This exciting book presents diverse applications of microalgal renewable resources to meet modern demands for energy and value-added products. It also comprehensively describes the role of algae in sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment strategies, and highlights the latest research on, advances in and biotechnological relevance of algae in the areas of bioenergy, bioremediation, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and green economy. The book addresses gaps in the fields of bioenergy, waste management, health and economy by providing broad information on bioenergy production, management strategies, drug development, nutraceuticals products and biobased economy using algae at the commercial level. The book introduces researchers to key and emerging innovations in the field of algal biology research and will assist policymakers, environmentalists, scientists, students and global thinkers in defining sustainable developmental goals for the future. Accordingly, it is an extremely important read for researchers and students in the environmental sciences, life sciences and chemistry, experts in the energy sector and policymakers alike. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811575181
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7518-1
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    Electrical Properties of Tissues : Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Mapping (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Radiology. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Neurosciences. ; Biotechnology. ; Radiology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Electromagnetic Properties and the Basis for CDI, MREIT and EPT -- Modeling for Electromagnetic Characterization, Prediction and Reconstruction -- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Basics -- Phantom Construction and Equipment Configurations for Characterizing Electrical Properties using MRI -- MR Current Density and MREIT Data Acquisition -- Magnetic Resonance Current Density Imaging (MR-CDI) -- Magnetic Resonance Electrical Impedance Tomography -- Index.
    Abstract: This book covers the latest developments in tissue electrical conductivity and current density imaging, increasingly popular as well as challenging applications of MRI. These applications are enabled by the acquisition of high-quality MR phase images. This book provides a practical description of the MRI physics needed to understand and acquire phase images in MRI and the key details required to reconstruct them into conductivity, current density or electric field distributions. Comprehensive details are provided about the electrical properties of biological tissues, computational modeling considerations, experimental methods, construction of non-biological and biological phantoms and MRI pulse sequences. An inclusive review of image reconstruction algorithms, and their potential applications is provided for applications directed at determining current density or electric fields, such as in transcranial DC or AC stimulation techniques; as well as electrical conductivity reconstructions that may be of use in quantitative MRI applications used to detect cancer or other pathologies. This is an excellent book for undergraduate and graduate students beginning to explore phase, current density, and conductivity imaging in MRI, and will also be of great use to researchers interested in the area of MR-based electrical property imaging.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031038730
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1380
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-03873-0
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    Manual of Biobank Quality Management (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biology Technique. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biotechnology. ; Biological Techniques. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Management of Biobanks -- Chapter 2. Quality Management -- Chapter 3. Documentation and Records -- Chapter 4. Human Resources Management -- Chapter 5. Ethical and Legal Aspects -- Chapter 6. Supplies, Materials Management -- Chapter 7. Equipment -- Chapter 8. Traceability -- Chapter 9. Environmental and Staff Hygiene -- Chapter 10. Biobanking Processes and Quality Control -- Chapter 11. Deviations, Nonconforming Product/Data or Service -- Chapter 12. Audits -- Chapter 13. Improvement -- Chapter 14. Biobank Cooperation in the Scientific, Research and Development Area -- Chapter 15. Safety and Security.
    Abstract: This pioneering handbook serves as an essential tool for any biobanking entity to create, implement and continuously improve their Quality Management System (QMS). Written in a concise and highly readable manner all biobanking related QMS aspects, ranging from legal aspects to safety matters, are addressed according to the best knowledge in compliance with the dedicated Biobanks ISO standards. Following a practical approach by making use of FAQ and common practice sections this book guides the readers through this complex field in an easy-to understand way. The guidelines are convergent not only with ISO 20387:2018 Biotechnology - Biobanking - General requirements for biobanking but also with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 19011:2018, ISO 27000:2014, and ISO 27002:2013. Furthermore, they are compatible, among others with the recommendations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), IARC, and ISBER Best Practices. Aimed at both biobank employees and other stakeholders (e.g. public bodies, political bodies, hospitals, pharmaceutical industry, funders) at any level of experience the book serves as valuable source for self-education and teaching. The manual complies to the principles of responsibility, openness, and transparency and can be used by any biobanking unit regardless of the biological material the biobank operates with and independent of their associated biobank network. On behalf of a group of specialists and experts in the area of biobanking, regarding Quality Management Systems (QMS), Ethical, Legal and Societal Issues (ELSI) and IT solutions, the authors present with this book a significant achievement based on activities within the project, European Research Infrastructure BBMRI-ERIC „Quality Standards for Polish Biobanks” Handbook (QSPB).
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031125591
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12559-1
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    Spectroscopic Techniques & Artificial Intelligence for Food and Beverage Analysis (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Food science. ; Nutrition   . ; Analytical chemistry. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Science. ; Nutrition. ; Analytical Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Laser Induced Breakdown spectroscopy in food analysis -- Chapter 2: The use of FTIR spectroscopy combined with multivariate analysis in Food composition Analysis -- Chapter 3: Spectrophotometric methods and Electronic Spin Resonance for evaluation antioxidant capacity of food -- Chapter 4: Thermoluminescence the method for the detection of irradiated foodstuffs -- Chapter 5: Advantages of Multi-target modeling for spectral regression.
    Abstract: This informative book discusses the various spectroscopic techniques applied in the analysis of food and beverages. The respective chapters cover techniques such as Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), FTIR spectroscopy, Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectroscopy and Thermoluminescence. The book also presents artificial intelligence applications that can be used to enhance the spectral data analysis experience in food safety and quality analysis. Given its scope, the book will appeal to novice researchers and students in the area of food science. It offers an equally exciting read for food scientists and engineers working in the food industry.
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    Pages: XI, 121 p. 43 illus., 22 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811564956
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6495-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-6495-6
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    Racing for the Surface : Antimicrobial and Interface Tissue Engineering (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Innovative antimicrobial and osteoinductive therapeutics -- Advances in antimicrobial and osteoinductive biomaterials -- Recent Advances in Controlled Release Technologies for the Co-Delivery of Antimicrobial and Osteoconductive Therapeutics -- Biofilm-inhibiting and osseointegration-promoting orthopedic implants with novel nanocoatings -- Three dimensional (3D) and drug-eluting nanofiber coating for prosthetic implants -- Cationic antimicrobial coatings with osteoinductive properties -- Peptide Functionalized Biomaterials with Osteoinductive or Anti-biofilm Activity -- Construction of bio-functionalized ZnO coatings on titanium implants with both self-antibacterial and osteoinductive properties -- Gasotransmitters: antimicrobial properties and impact on cell growth for tissue engineering -- Carbon nanotubes: Their antimicrobial properties and applications in bone tissue regeneration -- Part II: Interface tissue engineering and advanced material for scaffolds -- Fracture healing and progress towards successful repair -- Animal models for bone tissue engineering and osteoinductive biomaterial research -- Bioprinting in Tissue Engineering -- Additive Manufacturing of Bio-scaffolds for Bone Regeneration -- Anti-biofouling and Antimicrobial Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering -- Osteoinductive and osteoconductive biomaterials -- Bimetallic nanoparticles for biomedical applications: a review -- Peptide-mediated Bone Tissue Regeneration -- Antibody mediated osseous regeneration - a new strategy for bioengineering -- Extracellular matrix-based materials for bone regeneration -- Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering: Properties and Relevance in Bone Repair -- Bioactive Glasses in Orthopedic Applications -- Advances in Tissue Engineering and Regeneration -- SCAFFOLDS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING: A state of the art review concerning types, properties, materials, processing and characterization -- Recent Developments of Zn-Based Medical Implants -- Recent physical interaction-based bioadhesives -- Tellurium, the forgotten element: a review for the properties, processes and biomedical applications of the bulk and nanoscale metalloid -- Index.
    Abstract: This book covers the key basics of tissue engineering as well as the latest advances in the integration of both antimicrobial and osteoinductive properties. Topics covered include osteoconductive and osteoinductive biomaterials (calcium phosphate, bone morphogenetic protein, peptides, antibodies, bioactive glasses, nanomaterials, etc.) and scaffolds. Research integrating both antimicrobial/biofilm-inhibiting and osteoinductive/osteoconductive properties and their co-delivery is detailed and their roles in clinical success are discussed. Combined with its companion volume, Racing for the Surface: Antimicrobial and Interface Tissue Engineering, this book bridges the gap between infection and tissue engineering, and is an ideal book for academic researchers, clinicians, industrial engineers and scientists, governmental representatives in national laboratories, and advanced undergraduate students and post-doctoral fellows who are interested in tissue engineering and regeneration, infection, and biomaterials and devices.
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    Pages: XI, 809 p. 152 illus., 126 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030344719
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34471-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-34471-9
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    Engineering of Microbial Biosynthetic Pathways (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Bioethics. ; Computer simulation. ; Biotechnology. ; Chemical Bioengineering. ; Microbiology. ; Bioethics. ; Computer Modelling.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to metabolic engineering -- Chapter 2. Microbial strain engineering -- Chapter 3. Techniques for detection and extraction of metabolites -- Chapter 4. Genetically encoded biosensors and their applications in the development of microbial cell factories -- Chapter 5. Metabolic products of mixed culture fermentation -- Chapter 6. Recent advances in genetic engineering tools for metabolic engineering -- Chapter 7. Recent developments in synthetic biology toolbox -- Chapter 8. Ethical, patent and regulatory issues in microbial engineering -- Chapter 9. Microbial production of Vitamins -- Chapter 10. Bacterial production of organic acids and subsequent metabolism -- Chapter 11. Microbial production of polysaccharides -- Chapter 12. Microbial Production of Industrial Proteins and Enzymes Using Metabolic Engineering -- Chapter 13. Microbial production of antibiotics using metabolic engineering -- Chapter 14. Metabolic Engineering Opening New Avenues for Therapeutics -- Chapter 15. Biofuels Production Using Metabolic Engineering -- Chapter 16. Microbial Utilization of Glycerol for Biomanufacturing -- Chapter 17. Revealing Function of Amino Acids in Nitrifying and Anammox Systems through Chromatography and Metagenomic Analyses.-.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the basic and advanced metabolic engineering technologies used to generate natural metabolites and industrially important biomolecules. Metabolic engineering has the potential to produce large quantities of valuable biomolecules in a renewable and sustainable manner by extending or modifying biosynthetic pathways in a wide range of organisms. It has been successfully used to produce chemicals, drugs, enzymes, amino acids, antibiotics, biofuels, and industrially important pharmaceuticals. The book comprehensively reviews the various metabolites detection, extraction and biosensors and the metabolic engineering of microbial strains for the production of industrially useful enzymes, proteins, organic acids, vitamins and antibiotics, therapeutics, chemicals, and biofuels. It also discusses various genetic engineering and synthetic biology tools for metabolic engineering. In closing, the book discusses ethical, patenting and regulatory issues in the metabolic engineering of microbes. This book is a valuable source not only for beginners in metabolic engineering, but also students, researchers, biotechnology and metabolic engineering based company.
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    Pages: XV, 318 p. 42 illus., 32 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811526046
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2604-6
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    Biomedical Visualisation : Volume 6 (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biotechnology. ; Computational and Systems Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Web-based 3D visualisation of biological and medical data -- Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia: Visualising Nerve and Needle -- Scanning conditions in functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging: how to standardise resting-state for optimal data acquisition and visualisation? -- Interactive VR Stroke Rehabilitation System Design -- Systematic review of Augmented and Virtual Reality in anatomical education -- Interdimensional travel: Visualisation of 3D-2D transitions in anatomy learning -- Anatomy Visualizations Using Stereopsis: Assessment and Implication of Stereoscopic Virtual Models in Anatomical Education -- Storyboarding in Medical Animation -- The hidden curriculum of imaging and utilisation of unregulated social media resources within clinical education -- Online distance learning in biomedical sciences: Community, belonging and presence. .
    Abstract: This edited book explores the use of technology to enable us to visualise the life sciences in a more meaningful and engaging way. It will enable those interested in visualisation techniques to gain a better understanding of the applications that can be used in visualisation, imaging and analysis, education, engagement and training. The reader will be able to explore the utilisation of technologies from a number of fields to enable an engaging and meaningful visual representation of the biomedical sciences, with a focus in this volume related to anatomy, and clinically applied scenarios. The first eight chapters examine a variety of tools, techniques, methodologies and technologies which can be utilised to visualise and understand biological and medical data. This includes web-based 3D visualisation, ultrasound, virtual and augmented reality as well as functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging, storyboarding and a variety of stereoscopic and 2D-3D transitions in learning. The final two chapters examine the pedagogy behind digital techniques and tools from social media to online distance learning techniques.
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    Pages: XV, 181 p. 69 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030376390
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1235
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37639-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-37639-0
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    Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Reproductive health. ; Stem cells. ; Cancer. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Reproductive Medicine. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Basic Concepts of Stem Cells: The Facts and Hype in Stem Cells Research and Development -- Chapter 2. Embryonic and Pluripotent Stem Cells -- Chapter 3. Adult Stem Cells: Hematopoietic Stem Cells, and Control Of Hematopoiesis -- Chapter 4. Adult Stem Cells: Adult Stem Cells: Mesenchymal Stromal Cells, Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Pericytes -- Chapter 5. Cancer Stem Cells and the Development of Cancer -- Chapter 6. Stem Cell Applications In Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes Mellitus -- Chapter 7. Epigenetics in Stem Cell Biology -- Chapter 8. Practicum: Isolation of Bone Marrow and Adipose Tissue Mesenchyme Stromal Cells -- Chapter 9. Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: Biology, History and in-vitro Generation -- Chapter 10. Tissue Engineering Modalities and Nanotechnology -- Chapter 11. Practicum: Scaffold engineering using the amniotic membrane -- Chapter 12. The Scientific Method, Ethical Consideration and Implications in Stem Cell Research.
    Abstract: This textbook covers the basic aspects of stem cell research and applications in regenerative medicine. Each chapter includes a didactic component and a practical section. The book offers readers insights into: How to identify the basic concepts of stem cell biology and the molecular regulation of pluripotency and stem cell development. How to produce induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and the basics of transfection. The biology of adult stem cells, with particular emphasis on mesenchymal stromal cells and hematopoietic stem cells, and the basic mechanisms that regulate them. How cancer stem cells arise and metastasize, and their properties. How to develop the skills needed to isolate, differentiate and characterize adult stem The clinical significance of stem cell research and the potential problems that need to be overcome. Evaluating the use of stem cells for tissue engineering and therapies (the amniotic membrane) The applications of bio-nanotechnology in stem cell research. How epigenetic mechanisms, including various DNA modifications and histone dynamics, are involved in regulating the potentiality and differentiation of stem cells. The scientific methods, ethical considerations and implications of stem cell research.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030553593
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55359-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55359-3
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    Mercury and the Everglades. A Synthesis and Model for Complex Ecosystem Restoration : Volume III – Temporal Trends of Mercury in the Everglades, Synthesis and Management Implications (2020)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Biotic communities. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Pollution. ; Water.
    Abstract: This book is the final installation in a three-volume series synthesizing 30 years of mercury research in the Florida Everglades. The first part of this book evaluates the occurrence of trends in both biota mercury concentrations and atmospheric mercury deposition. Through both empirical and deterministic analyses, the likely drivers of biota trends are identified. These analyses help lay the predicate for devising an overall strategy to mitigate and manage the Everglades mercury problem. The book concludes with a model analysis of the likely benefits and uncertainty attendant with implementing the leading candidate strategy for best reducing the Everglades mercury problem.
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    Pages: XV, 164 p. 78 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030556358
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55635-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55635-8
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    Insect conservation and Australia’s Inland Waters (2020)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Zoology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology. ; Zoology. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: aquatic insects in Australia’s environments -- 1.1. The background to concern -- References -- 2. Major habitats -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Ponds and lakes -- 2.3. Streams and rivers -- References -- 3. Australian inland waters -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Waterfalls -- 3.3. Subterranean aquifers -- 3.4. Rock pools -- 3.5. Mound springs -- 3.6. Lakes -- 3.7. Billabongs -- 3.8. Streams and rivers -- 3.9. Exposed riverine sediments -- References -- 4. Monitoring freshwater macroinvertebrates -- 4.1. Scope and needs for assessments -- References -- 5. Threats: the background variations in condition -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Drought -- 5.3. Flood -- References -- 6. Major imposed threats -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Water temperature -- 6.3. Sedimentation -- 6.3.1. Mining -- 6.4. Pollution -- 6.5. Salinisation -- 6.6. Exploitation -- 6.7. Electrofishing -- 6.8. Changes to riparian vegetation -- 6.8.1. Emergent vegetation -- 6.9. Alien species -- 6.9.1. Plants -- 6.9.2. Fish -- 6.9.3. Mammals -- 6.10. River regulation -- 6.11. Fire -- 6.12. Urbanisation -- 6.13. Recreation -- 6.14. Ecological traps -- 6.15. Climate change -- References -- 7. Macroinvertebrates of inland waters -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. The variety of aquatic insects -- 7.3. Other macroinvertebrates -- 7.3.1. Crustaceans -- 7.3.2. Molluscs -- References -- 8. Insects of Australia’s inland waters -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Ephemeroptera -- 8.3. Odonata -- 8.4. Plecoptera -- 8.5. Hemiptera -- 8.6. Coleoptera -- 8.7. Mecoptera -- 8.8. Megaloptera -- 8.9. Neuroptera -- 8.10. Lepidoptera -- 8.11. Trichoptera -- 8.12. Diptera -- 8.12.1. Control of aquatic pest flies -- References -- 9. Australia’s flagship freshwater insects -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Selected flagship taxa -- References -- 10. Ecology and management -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Dispersal -- 10.2.1. Impacts of urban lighting -- 10.2.2. Pond colonization -- References -- 11. Conservation -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Protected areas -- 11.3. Management and restoration -- 11.4. Fish conservation -- 11.5. Education and involvement -- 11.6. Artificial water bodies -- 11.7. Temporary ponds -- 11.8. Intermittent streams -- 11.9. Stormwater retention ponds -- 11.10. Refuges -- 11.11. Woody debris -- 11.12. Riparian zones -- 11.13. Perspective and prospects -- References -- Appendix 1 -- Index.
    Abstract: The inland waters of Australia, and their largely endemic insect inhabitants, are subject to a wide and increasing variety of threats that continue to change those environments and lead to losses of insect habitats and localised taxa. Many of those changes result from human needs for water and measures to assure supply in naturally varied flood/drought regimes on which anthropogenic changes are imposed, and to which aquatic biota are increasingly susceptible. This book is a broad overview of Australian aquatic insects, the problems they face as changes to key habitats occur, and measures by which their survival may be enhanced through practical conservation. As well as summarising the current conservation interest in aquatic insects in Australia, the text draws on information and case histories from many parts of the world to augment the generally more limited information from Australian taxa and their needs, to facilitate use and perspective on conservation practice by non-specialist conservation managers, whilst also being of value to entomologists interested more directly in aquatic insect ecology and conservation .The numerous references to many taxa, regions and ecological contexts provide examples for possible emulation in Australia, and summarises many practical lessons relevant to honing effective conservation across the range from individual threatened species to the more complex protection or restoration of aquatic communities in which insects play significant functional roles.
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    Pages: XIV, 303 p. 45 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030570088
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57008-8
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    Sika Deer: Life History Plasticity and Management (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Animal culture. ; Environmental management. ; Population biology. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology. ; Animal Science. ; Environmental Management. ; Population Dynamics. ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1.Introduction -- 2. The Process of Population Expansion of Sika Deer -- 3. The Impact of Sika Deer on Vegetation in Japan -- 4.Estimation of Sika Deer Abundance by Harvest-based Model and the Characteristics of their Population Dynamics -- 5. Variation in the local sika deer density between three areas of Japan with diverse climatic conditions -- 6. Ecological and evolutionary response of sika deer morphology to varying habitat environments: from body size to tooth wear -- 7. Reproductive variation of sika deer -- 8. Movement Patterns of Sika Deer in Hokkaido Region -- 9. Movement Patterns of Sika Deer in Tohoku Region -- 10. Movement patterns of sika deer in the mountainous regions of central Honshu -- 11. Movement Characteristics and Habitat Use of Sika Deer in Kanto Region, Central Japan -- 11. Movement patterns and activity range characteristics of sika deer in the Tanzawa Mountains, central Japan -- 13. Movement patterns of sika deer around Mt. Fuji, central Japan -- 14. Movement Patterns of Sika deer in Western Japan -- 15. Behavior of sika deer in clear-cut areas, plantations, and their surroundings -- 16. Effects of high densities of sika deer on vegetation and the restoration goal: Lessons from deer-vegetation interactions on Nakanoshima Island, Lake Toya -- 17. Irruptive Dynamics of Sika Deer: Search for the Mechanism -- 18. Food habits and body condition of the sika deer population in the Tanzawa Mountains, central Japans -- 19. Effects of sika deer and the unique relationship with forest vegetation in Yakushima Island -- 20. Conserving The Plant Community and Its Resilience Using Deer-Proof Fences in Japan -- 21. Vertebrate Scavenging on Sika Deer Carcasses and Its Effects on Ecological Processes -- 22. Impacts of Sika Deer Overabundance on The Structure and Functions of Dung Beetle Communities in Forest Ecosystems -- 23. Impact of Sika Deer on Soil Properties and Erosion -- 24. Responses of Ground-layer Vegetation and Soil Properties to Increased Population Density of Sika Deer and Environmental Conditions -- 25. Successional Pathways of a Warm-Temperate Forest After Disturbance: Effects of Clearcutting and Herbivory -- 26. Effect of Different Periods of Chronic Deer Herbivory on both Tall Forbs and Soil Seed Banks Following Deer Exclusions in a Damp Beech Forest -- 27. Indirect effects of deer overgrazing on stream ecosystems -- 28. Activity Patterns and Habitat Use Between Sika Deer and Japanese Serow -- 29. Sika in the British Isles: Population Ecology -- 30. History and Management of Sika Deer on the Delmarva Peninsula -- 31. The future of sika deer management in New Zealand; Invasive deer or hunting resource? -- 32. Adaptive Management of Sika Deer Populations on Hokkaido Island, Japan -- 34.Adaptive Management of Sika Deer in Hyogo Prefecture -- 35.Subpopulation Structure Based on Landscape Genetics as a Management Unit -- 36. Future Challenges for Research and Management of Sika Deer.
    Abstract: This book provides complete and up-to-date information on sika deer biology and its management, focusing on their life history with an integrated approach of population dynamics, morphology, genetics, and evolution. The expanding distribution of sika and its increase in population in Japan and other countries are causing damage to agriculture and forestry, impacting ecosystems and affecting other species. We are facing conflicting deer issues regarding the conservation of resource values and pest control of sika deer. This contributed volume compiles new findings focusing on the ecological plasticity of the sika deer. It aims to clarify the ecological characteristics of the deer by integrating studies of different approaches and provides a perspective for their management. The book consists of six parts. Part I introduces the ecological and management background behind the history of sika deer. The following four parts discuss movement ecology (Part II), impact on vegetation and bottom-up effect on sika deer (Part III), impact on ecosystem and its resilience (Part IV), and comparison of life-history characteristics between sika deer and other ungulate species (Part V). The last part (Part VI) covers the science-based management of sika deer. Contributed by recognized experts and young researchers of sika deer, this book appeals to researchers and professionals in wildlife biology and wildlife management, evolution, population dynamics, morphology, genetics, and reproductive physiology. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811695544
    Series Statement: Ecological Research Monographs,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9554-4
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    Industrial Applications of Glycoside Hydrolases (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Enzymology. ; Proteins. ; Bioinformatics. ; Microbial genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Enzymology. ; Proteins. ; Bioinformatics. ; Microbial Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Glycoside Hydrolases: Classification, identification and Occurrence -- Chapter 2. Glycosyl Hydrolases – Biochemistry and Applications -- Chapter 3. Lignocellulolytic and Chitinolytic Glycoside Hydrolases: Structure, Catalytic -- Chapter 4. Role of glycosyl hydrolases in breakdown of lignocellulosic waste and its industrial applications -- Chapter 5. Marine glycosyl hydrolases as tool for industrial application -- Chapter 6. Glycosyl Hydrolases and Biofuel -- Chapter 7. Role of Glycoside hydrolases in pulp and paper industries -- Chapter 8. Application of glycosyl hydrolases in food industry -- Chapter 9. The effects of xylanase synergistic interactions during lignocellulose degradation and their significance for industry -- Chapter 10. Role of metagenomics in discovery of industrially important cellulase.
    Abstract: This book gathers selected studies on the industrial applications of glycoside hydrolases (GHs), presenting an updated classification of these enzymes, and discussing their structure, mechanisms, and various approaches to improve their catalytic efficiency. Further, it explains the various industrial applications of glycoside hydrolases in food, effluent treatment, biofuel production, and the paper and pulp industries. Lastly, the book provides a comparative analysis of glycosyide hydrolases and discusses the role of metagenomics in the discovery of industrially important enzymes. As such it is a thought-provoking, instructive and informative resource for biochemists, enzymologists, molecular biologists and bioprocess technologists. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811547676
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4767-6
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    Marine Coastal Ecosystems Modelling and Conservation : Latin American Experiences (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Animal culture. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Ecosystems. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Animal Science. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: SECTION I. Natural and human environment of coastal ecosystems -- Chapter 1. Ecological modelling and conservation on the coasts of Mexico -- Chapter 2. SE Pacific: the ecosystem and its use along the Chilean and Peruvian coast -- SECTION II. Marine ecosystem models in the South East Pacific coast -- Chapter 3. Modelling the Northern Humboldt Current Ecosystem; from winds to predators -- Chapter 4. Marine ecosystem models in the South Pacific coast -- Chapter 5. Keystone Species Complexes and macroscopic properties for improving ecosystem-based conservation practices in kelp forest along the north-central Chilean coast -- Chapter 6. Exploring alternative management policies for benthic ecological systems of northern Chile (SE Pacific) -- SECTION III. Central Pacific, Caribbean and Atlantic coastal ecosystem models -- Chapter 7. How much biomass must remain at the sea after fishing to conserve ecosystem -- functioning? The case of the Monterey sardine in the Gulf of California, Mexico -- Chapter 8. Dynamic and spatial model of the coral reef of Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve (Caribbean Sea) for assessment harvest scenarios: short-term responses -- Chapter 9. Ecological role of sharks assessed by Ecopath models -- SECTION IV. System-based conservation and management: conclusions -- Chapter 10. Graph theory in food webs: uses and applications for conservation of marine ecosystems -- Chapter 11. Modelling aim the conservation of coastal marine ecosystem in Latin America.
    Abstract: The book presents a collection of large-scale network-modeling studies on coastal systems in Latin America. It includes a novel description of the functioning of coastal complex ecosystems and also predicts how natural and human-made disturbances percolate through the networks. Coastal areas belong to the most populated ecosystems around the globe, and are massively influenced by human impacts such as shipping, mining, fisheries, tourism, pollution and human settlements. Even though many of these activities have facilitated socio-economic development, they have also caused a significant deterioration in natural populations, communities and ecosystems worldwide. Covering coastal marine ecosystems of Latin America such as the NE and SE Pacific, NW Atlantic and Caribbean areas, it discusses the construction of quantitative (Ecopath-Ecosim-Ecospace and Centrality of Node Sets) and semi-quantitative (Loop Analysis) multispecies trophic-network models to describe and assess the impacts of natural and human interventions like pelagic and benthic fishing as well as natural events such as El Niño, and La Niña. The book also features steady state (and/or near moving equilibrium) and dynamical models to support the management of exploited organisms, and applies and quantifies macroscopic indices, based on Ascendency (Ulanowicz) and Local Stability (Levins´ Loop Analysis). Further, it discusses the determination of the Keystone Species Complex Index, which is a holistic extension of the classical concept of Keystone Species (Paine), offering novel strategies for conservation monitoring and management.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030582111
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58211-1
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    Ginseng Nutritional Components and Functional Factors (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Nutrition   . ; Pharmacology. ; Biotechnology. ; Nutrition. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Analysis of Amino Acids in Ginseng -- Chapter 2. Analysis of Proteins in Ginseng -- Chapter 3. Analysis of Saccharides and Polysaccharides in Ginseng -- Chapter 4. Analysis of Volatile Oils in Ginseng -- Chapter 5. Analysis of Nucleotides in Ginseng -- Chapter 6. Analysis of Flavonoids in Ginseng -- Chapter 7. Analysis of Ginsenosides in Ginseng -- Chapter 8. Analysis of Organic Acids in Ginseng -- Chapter 9. Analysis of Vitamins in Ginseng -- Chapter 10. Analysis of Inorganic Elemenst in Ginseng -- Chapter 11. Analysis of Sterols in Ginseng.
    Abstract: Panax ginseng C.A.Mey. is an Araliaceae Panax plant. Along with mink and antler, ginseng is one of the three treasures of Northeast of China, and is a valuable medicine and health care product. The "King of Herbs" is known around the globe; however, a comprehensive source of information on its use is needed. This book is based on a study of 45 samples of ginseng collected from Jilin Province, Heilongjiang Province, Liaoning Province and Korea. These samples, which included 3, 4 and 5-year-old ginseng, were analyzed for various constituents, such as ginsenosides and polysaccharides, providing extensive scientific data. This book not only focuses on the methods of analyzing the nutritional content and functional factors in ginseng, but also presents the findings of these analyses. Uncovering the mysteries of ginseng, offering scientific-technological insights and comparing domestic and foreign ginseng, it is a valuable reference resource for researchers and consumers alike. .
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    Pages: XI, 197 p. 141 illus., 71 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811546884
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4688-4
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    Advances in Nanochemoprevention : Controlled Delivery of Phytochemical Bioactives (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Cancer. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Cancer Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to chemoprevention -- Phytochemical Bioactives in Chemoprevention -- Controlled Delivery of Chemopreventive Agents -- Nanochemoprevention -- Targeted Nanomedicine in Chemoprevention -- Miscellaneous Approaches of Chemoprevention -- Quality Control, Scale Up and Regulatory Aspects Of Herbal Nanomedicine.
    Abstract: This book discusses the recent progress and advances in nanochemoprevention. Chemoprevention utilizes natural dietary compounds and has regained interest due to larger safety window and proven efficacy of such molecules in cancer treatments. Nanotechnology has revolutionized drug delivery through passive as well as active targeting. This book provides a comprehensive overview of phytochemical bioactives that are used in chemoprevention. It gives a comprehensive overview of the variety of natural molecules and types of nanoparticles as well as mechanistic aspects of their superior efficacy over plain drug molecules. The book concludes with summarizing the progress of pre-clinical results of developed formulations for cancer treatment using nano-chemoprevention.
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    Pages: XI, 95 p. 16 illus., 12 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811596926
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9692-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-9692-6
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    CRISPR Crops : The Future of Food Security (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Food science. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Science. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. CRISPR/Cas System: An Introduction -- Chapter 2. CRISPR/Cas Based Techniques in Plants -- Chapter 3. Delivery Methods, Resources and Design Tools in CRISPR/Cas -- Chapter 4. CRISPR/Cas Based Insect Resistance in Crops -- Chapter 5. Disease Resistance in Crops Through CRISPR/Cas -- Chapter 6. CRISPR/Cas mediated Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crops -- Chapter 7. Key Applications of CRISPR/Cas for Yield and Nutritional Improvement in Crop Plants -- Chapter 8. Applications of CRISPR/Cas beyond simple traits in Crops -- Chapter 9. Regulatory, Ethical and Social Aspects of CRISPR Crops -- Chapter 10. Challenges and Future Perspective of CRISPR/Cas Technology for Crop Improvement.
    Abstract: This book compiles the latest applications of the cutting-edge gene editing tool CRISPR/Cas in the area of crop improvement. It begins with an introduction to the technique and its application in crop plants. Next, it gives an updated overview of available delivery methods, design tools and resources in CRISPR/Cas. The book subsequently reviews the applications of CRISPR/Cas in connection with e.g. insect stress, disease stress, abiotic stress, nutritional and yield improvement in crop plants, etc. It also discusses the various regulatory, ethical and social aspects of the technique that must be kept in mind when designing experiments. In closing, the book summarizes the status quo and outlines future prospects for the tool in crop improvement and food security. Given its scope, the book will especially benefit students and researchers in food science, biotechnology, agriculture and the plant sciences.
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    Pages: XII, 306 p. 42 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811571428
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7142-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-7142-8
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    Ecology of Angola : Terrestrial Biomes and Ecoregions (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Conservation biology. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental geography. ; Ecology. ; Terrestial Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Conservation Biology. ; Environmental Management. ; Integrated Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Biomes: Concepts, Characteristics and Terminology -- Profiles of Angola’s Biomes and Ecoregiens -- Landscapes: Geology, Hydrology and Geomorphology.
    Abstract: This open access book richly illustrates the first, and comprehensive, account of the country’s biomes and ecoregions, the driving forces that account for their diversity and vulnerability, and the ecological principles that provide an understanding of the patterns and processes that have shaped landscapes, ecoregions, and ecosystems. Angola encompasses the greatest diversity of terrestrial biomes and is the second richest in terms of ecoregions, of any African country. Yet its biodiversity and the structure and functioning of its ecosystems are largely undocumented. The author draws on personal field observations from over 50 years of involvement in ecological and conservation studies in Angola and across Southern Africa. The vast recent literature published by researchers in neighboring, better resourced countries provides depth to the accounts of ecological principles and processes relevant to Angola and thus contributing to the understanding and sustainable management of its natural resources. .
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    Pages: XIX, 459 p. 220 illus., 170 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031189234
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18923-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-18923-4
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    Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine : From Basic Concepts to State of the Art Approaches (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Stem cells. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Module 1_Fundamentals of Biomaterials -- Module 2_Biomaterials in Tissue engineering -- Module 3_Applications of Biomaterials -- Module 4_Advances in Biomaterials.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively explores the basic concepts and applications of biomaterials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The book is divided into four sections; the first section deals with the basic concepts and different types of biomaterials used in tissue engineering. The second section discusses the functional requirements and types of materials that are used in developing state-of-the-art of scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. The third section presents the applications of biomaterials for hard and soft tissue engineering, as well as for specialized tissue engineering. The last section addresses the future prospects of nanobiomaterials, intelligent biomaterials, and 3D bioprinting biomaterials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. It also discusses various in vitro disease models for tissue bioengineering and regenerative medicine. As such, it offers a valuable resource for students, researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and medical/healthcare professionals.
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    Pages: IX, 589 p. 88 illus., 84 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811600029
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0002-9
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    Decellularized Materials : Preparations and Biomedical Applications (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Biomaterials. ; Biotechnology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Overview of decellularized materials for tissue repair and organ replacement -- Chapter 2. The decellularation of tissues -- Chapter 3. Different forms of decellularized tissues and their characteristics, applications in tissue repair as well as performance optimization -- Chapter 4. Applications of decellularized materials for tissue repair -- Chapter 5. The decellularation of organs derived from animals -- Chapter 6. Recellularization of Decellularized Whole Organ Scaffolds: Elements, Progress and Challenges -- Chapter 7. The applications of the recellularization organs in organ replacement at the stage of animal research -- Chapter 8. The challenges and development directions of decellularized materials.
    Abstract: This book will consist of 8 chapters, in which important issues regarding decellularized materials (DMs) will be discussed. This book will provide special knowledge of materials for the persons with biomedical background, and special biomedical knowledge for the persons with the background of materials, which will hopefully become a valuable informative read for the researchers and students of biomedical engineering major.
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    Pages: X, 515 p. 158 illus., 135 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813369627
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6962-7
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    Ecosystem Services in Patagonia : A Multi-Criteria Approach for an Integrated Assessment (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Applied ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Applied Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Ecosystem services as a tool for decision-making in Patagonia -- Chapter 2- Assessment of provisioning ecosystem services in terrestrial ecosystems of Santa Cruz province, Argentina -- Chapter 3 - Grazing management and provision of ecosystem services in Patagonian arid rangelands -- Chapter 4 - Synergies and trade-offs among ecosystem services and biodiversity in different forest types inside and off-reserve in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina -- Chapter 5 - Shrubland management in northwestern Patagonia: an evaluation of its short-term effects on multiple ecosystem services -- Chapter 6 - Silvopastoral systems in northern Argentine-Chilean Andean Patagonia: Ecosystem services provision in a complex territory -- Chapter 7 - Ecosystem services values of the northwestern Patagonian natural grasslands -- Chapter 8 - The ecosystem services provided by peatlands in Patagonia -- Chapter 9 - Restoration for provision of ecosystem services in Patagonia-Aysén, Chile -- Chapter 10 - The North American beaver invasion and the impact over the ecosystem services in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago -- Chapter 11 - Social links for a nexus approach from an ecosystem services perspective in Central-East Patagonia -- Chapter 12 - Salmon farming: is it possible to relate its impact to the waste remediation ecosystem service? -- Chapter 13 - Using the ecosystem services approach to understand the distributional effects of marine protected areas in the Chilean Patagonia -- Chapter 14 - Socio-cultural valuation of ecosystem services in Southern Patagonia, Argentina -- Chapter 15 - Looking beyond ecosystem services supply: co-production and access barriers in marine ecosystems of the Chilean Patagonia -- Chapter 16 - Ecosystem services and human well-being: a comparison of two Patagonian social-ecological systems -- Chapter 17 - Urban Planning In Arid Northern Patagonia Cities To Maximize Local Ecosystem Services Provision -- Chapter 18 - Land size, native forests and ecosystem services inequalities in the rural Chilean Patagonia -- Chapter 19 - Imaginaries, transformations and resistances in Patagonian territories from a socio-ecological perspective -- Chapter 20 - The challenges of implementing ecosystem services in the Argentinean and Chilean Patagonia -- Chapter 21 - Natural capital and local employment in Argentine Patagonia -- Chapter 22 - Ecosystem services in Patagonia: a synthesis and future directions. .
    Abstract: This book aims to quantify and discuss how societies have directly and indirectly benefited from ecosystem services in Patagonia; not only in terms of provisioning and cultural services, but also regulating and supporting services. Patagonia, a region that stretches across two countries (ca. 10% in Chile and 90% in Argentina), is home to some of the most extensive wilderness areas on our planet. Natural grasslands comprise almost 30% of the Americas, including the Patagonian steppe, while Patagonian southern temperate forests are important for carbon sequestration and storage, play a pivotal role in water regulation, and have become widely recognized for their ecotourism value. However, profound changes are now underway that could affect key ecosystem functions and ultimately human well-being. In this context, one major challenge we face in Patagonia is that ecosystem services are often ignored in economic markets, government policies and land management practices. The book explores the synergies and trade-offs between conservation and economic development as natural landscapes and seascapes continue to degrade in Patagonia. Historically, economic markets have largely focused on the provisioning services (forest products, livestock) while neglecting the interdependent roles of regulating services (erosion and climate control), supporting services (nutrient cycling) and cultural services (recreation, local identity, tourism). Therefore, the present work focuses on ecosystem functions and ecosystem services, as well as on trends in biodiversity and the interactions between natural environments and land-use activities throughout Patagonia.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030691660
    Series Statement: Natural and Social Sciences of Patagonia,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69166-0
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    Aquaculture Ecology (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Vertebrates. ; Ecology. ; Vertebrate Zoology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Aquaculture ecosystems -- Productivity and carrying capacity of aquaculture waters -- Interactions between aquaculture and environment -- Growth of aquaculture animals -- Effects of cyclical fluctuation of environmental factors on aquatic organisms -- Biological control of water quality in aquaculture -- Sediment and remediation of aquaculture ponds -- Integrated aquaculture and their structure optimization -- Land based intensive aquaculture -- Pond aquaculture in waterlogged salt-alkali land -- Fish cage farming in open waters -- Health maintenance and welfare of aquaculture animals -- Sustainability of aquaculture production systems.
    Abstract: This book introduces aquaculture ecology as a science of the interaction between commercial aquatic organisms as well as their farming activities and the environment, including the rationales of building and management of aquaculture systems. This book covers productivity and carrying capacity, effects of cyclical fluctuation of environmental factors on aquatic organisms, biological control of water quality, structural optimization of aquaculture systems and ecological prevention of disease. In the last chapter, aquaculture production systems are introduced from multiple perspectives. This book has been designed to provide a stimulating and informative text for researchers in aquaculture, fisheries as well as hydrobiology.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811954863
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5486-3
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    Biotechnology Applied to Inflammatory Diseases : Cellular Mechanisms and Nanomedicine (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Cytology. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Nanomedicine. ; Biotechnology. ; Cell Biology. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biological Sciences. ; Nanotechnology. ; Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Cellular and molecular mechanisms in inflammatory diseases -- Chapter 1. Vascular Diseases as mediator of systemic inflammation -- Chapter 2. Inflammation and gut microbiote -- Chapter 3. Cardioimmunology: na interdisciplinar approach -- Chapter 4. Cell therapy as strategy for respiratory Diseases -- Chapter 5. Mitochondrial dysfunction as a trigger of inflammation in cardiovascular diseases -- Chapter 6. Cancer therapy-induced inflammation and its consequences -- Chapter 7. Coupling glucose phosphorylation to oxygen in brain mitochondria: would it be redox set point? -- Chapter 8. Methods for the analysis of arachidonic acid-derived metabolites in platelets -- Part 2. Nanomedicines for inflammatory diseases -- Chapter 9. In vitro models and molecular markers for assessing nano-based systems inflammatory potential -- Chapter 10. Using micro- and nanocarriers for myocardial targeted delivery -- Chapter 11. Nano-based hydrogels for atopic dermatitis treatment -- Chapter 12. Nanomedicine applied to inflammatory bowel diseases -- Chapter 13. Nanomedicine therapies for macrophage-targeted delivery -- Chapter 14. Nano-based therapies for pulmonary inflammatory diseases -- Chapter 15. Pulmonary inflammation treated by nanocarriers.
    Abstract: Biotechnology involves an interdisciplinary science that provides an interface between biological, molecular and cellular aspects of living organisms with broad technologies applicable in the fields of health, environment and materials. This book “Biotechnology applied to inflammatory diseases: Cellular mechanisms and nanomedicine” is focused on elaborating especially on two trendy areas from Biotechnology. In this volume, different inflammatory pathologies in terms of cellular and molecular mechanisms are characterized to better understand the science behind current precision medicine. The second part of the book focuses on the main biotechnological advancements for the understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in the progression of various types of inflammatory diseases, highlighting up-to-date contributions of nanomedicine. The reader will be able to explore the utilization of technologies for various inflammatory diseases and will be able to enable an engaging and valuable knowledge for further research and clinically applied scenarios. .
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    Pages: IX, 340 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811983429
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8342-9
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    Engineering Biomaterials for Neural Applications : Targeting Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Neurosciences. ; Biomaterials. ; Biotechnology. ; Neuroscience. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: General aspects of neural diseases and requirements of CNS implantable biomaterials as diagnostic and/or therapeutic tools -- Characteristics of the traumatic brain and spinal cord injured patients as a host of a CNS implanted biomaterial -- Electrophysiological recording at the damaged neural tissue -- Mechanical aspects of biomaterials and neural tissues -- Nanostructures to potentiate axon navigation and regrowth in CNS damaged tissue.-Electrical stimulation-based approaches focused on electrodes -- Engineered 2D and 3D biomaterials for neural applications -- Magnetic nanoparticles for the treatment of neural pathologies -- Magnetic devices for sensing at the neural tissue -- Cell therapies for neural applications -- Basics on electrical modeling of the electrode/tissue interface -- CNS therapeutic approaches in implantable devices for neurological diseases -- Index.
    Abstract: This book describes past and present advances in engineering materials for neural applications, with special emphasis on their usefulness for traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. The book presents major physio-pathological features of traumatic injuries at the brain and spinal cord as examples of diseases hampering the central nervous tissue. By incorporating knowledge from the perspective of experts with diverse backgrounds, this book gives insight into the understanding of these multifaceted pathologies and the materials science approaches that aim to cure them. The interdisciplinary nature of this book makes it a perfect candidate for the interest of a broad audience, from clinicians working on neural diseases to scientists whose work focuses on the nervous tissue (neuroscientists) and/or materials science. Undergraduate and PhD students can also benefit from the knowledge and discussion included in this book.
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    Pages: XXVI, 310 p. 77 illus., 73 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030814007
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81400-7
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    The CRISPR/Cas Tool Kit for Genome Editing (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Food science. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Science. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: An introduction to CRISPR/Cas based genome editing -- Chapter 2: History and classification of CRISPR/Cas systems -- Chapter 3: Bioinformatic tools -- Chapter 4: Delivery methods in CRISPR/Cas platform -- Chapter 5: Re-engineering of CRISPR/Cas system -- Chapter 6: Beyond genome editing: CRISPR approaches -- Chapter 7: RNA editing with CRISPR/Cas13 -- Chapter 8: CRISPR for rewriting genetic codes -- Chapter 9: Applications of CRISPR/Cas system in plants -- Chapter 10: Challenges and Future perspective of CRISPR Technology.
    Abstract: This book discusses CRISPR/Cas- one of the most powerful tools available to scientists for genome editing. CRISPR/Cas is not only a genome editing tool, but researchers have also engineered it for gene regulation, genome imaging, base editing and epigenome regulations. This book describes the entire toolkit for CRISPR/Cas. The opening section gives an introduction to the technique and compares it with other genome editing tools. Further section gives a historical perspective of the tool, along with its detailed classification. The next chapters describe bioinformatic tools in CRISPR/Cas, and delivery methods for CRISPR/Cas. The book also discusses about the applications of CRISPR/Cas beyond genome editing and use of CRISPR for rewriting genetic codes. The book dedicates a section to the use of CRISPR in plants. The book culminates with a chapter on the current status, challenges and shortcomings of the CRISPR/Cas genome editing tool. The book would be highly interesting to students and researchers in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, food science, agriculture and plant sciences.
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    Pages: XII, 333 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811663055
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6305-5
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    Research for Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Radiology. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Radiology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Radiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The Nature and Scope of Research -- 2. Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Research-An Overview of Approaches -- 3. Planning Your Research -- 4. The Literature Review -- 5. Quantitative Research Methods -- 6. Qualitative Research Methods -- 7. Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation -- 8. Communicating Research Findings -- 9. Research Examples in Medical Imaging-A Selected Review.
    Abstract: This book addresses essential principles of research according to the scientific method for medical imaging technology research. The scope of this book covers the nature of scientific research; quantitative and qualitative approaches essentials; research planning; literature review fundamentals; research methods; data collection, analysis, and interpretation; and communicating research findings. The book meets the educational requirements on Research Principles and Concepts (for entry to practice) of the following professional radiologic technology associations: the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), the College of Radiographers in the United Kingdom, and radiography societies and associations in Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa. This is an ideal book for radiologic technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists seeking to get started in research in their profession. Additionally, biomedical imaging engineering technologists, radiologists, and medical imaging physicists may use this as a “guiding principles” textbook.
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    Pages: XVII, 215 p. 53 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030799564
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79956-4
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    Climate Change and Urban Environment Sustainability (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Biotic communities. ; Ecology. ; Urban Ecology. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1Climate Change and Urban Environment Sustainability: Issues and Challenges -- Chapter 2 Infrastructure, Energy Needs and Waste Management for Sustainable Urban Regions -- Chapter 3 Climate Change and Sustainable Urban Transport Environment -- Chapter 4 Importance of Climatological Inputs in the Green Infrastructure Design, Sustainable City Planning towards Better Urban Settlement -- Chapter 5 Methodology for Sustainable Urban Planning -- Chapter 6 Exploring Sustainable Food Systems for Urban Sustainability -- Chapter 7 Seagrasses in the Indian ocean region with special reference to urbanization -- Chapter 8 Water Quality Index: An Important Tool to Access Water Quality for Sustainable Development -- Chapter 9 Urbanization trends, Climate change and Environmental sustainability -- Chapter 10 Novel Technologies and Eco-friendly Lifestyle for Sustainable Cities -- Chapter 11 Spatial Analysis of Precipitation Climatology over India: Using satellite Remote Sensor -- Chapter 12 Timberline and Climate in the Indian Western Himalayan Region: Changes and Impact on Timberline Elevations -- Chapter 13 Design of Humanitarian Logistics Network Using Imperialist Competitive Algorithm -- Chapter 14 Impact of Climate Change Related Heat Stress on Thermophysiological Vulnerability Among Workers in Unorganized Sectors -- Chapter 15 Seagrass of Southeast Asia: Challenges, Prospects, and Management Strategies -- Chapter 16 Effect of Climate Change and Urbanization on Mangrove Ecosystems -- Chapter 17 Urbanization and climate change impact on habitat destruction and zoonotic species emergence -- Chapter 18 Roles of Community Resilience and Risk appraisal in climate change adaptation.
    Abstract: This book covers the understanding on relationship between climate change, urban development, and environment sustainability with emphasis on relevant issues and challenges of urban environment sustainability. It deals with the concept of climate resilient urban development, effective implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation actions to promote urbanization from a social, economic, and environmental perspective. Climate change is a critical issue and having serious concern. Understanding the mechanism of climate change and climate variability is an important aspect and requires monitoring in their regional perspectives. Smart and resilient urbanization are essential in tackling the growing threat of climate instability. Different analytical and practical approaches to foster resilience and environmental sustainability in urban areas covering the recent trends, developments and tools related to urban environment, sustainability, and climate change. There is a big demand of understanding on the relationship between climate change, urban environment sustainability due to fast urbanization and an urgent need for constructive and effective mechanism to protect the life and property of human being from expected or anticipated hazards and disasters. This book is of interest and useful to academicians, researchers, scientists, environmentalists, land resource managers, climate change scientists, forest administrators. Also, the book serves as a reference to researchers and students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. Policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811976186
    Series Statement: Disaster Resilience and Green Growth,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7618-6
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    Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Adaptation : Function, Implementation and Governance (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Landscape ecology. ; Environmental economics. ; Forestry. ; Bioclimatology. ; Ecosystems. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Environmental Economics. ; Forestry. ; Climate Change Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction -- Part 1: Concept and synthesis -- Chapter 2: Concept and application of hybrid infrastructure -- Chapter 3: An Economic Analysis of Optimal Hybrid Infrastructure: A Theoretical Approach in a Hydro-Economic Model -- Chapter 4: Flood Management Policy in Shiga Prefecture, Japan: Implementation Approach of a Risk-Based Flood Management System at Catchment Scale -- Chapter 5: Toward social infrastructure: typological idea for evaluating implementation potential of green infrastructure -- Part 2 : Forest ecosystem -- Chapter 6: Riparian Forests and Climate Change: Interactive Zone of Green and Blue Infrastructure -- Chapter 7: Improvement of the flood-reduction function of forests based on their interception evaporation and surface storage capacities -- Chapter 8: Forests for water: A step-by-step guide for payment schemes -- Part 3: River and floodplain ecosystem (including paddy field and other farmlands) -- Chapter 9: Wetland Paddy Fields as Green Infrastructure against Flood -- Chapter 10: Change in Floodwater Retention Function of a Paddy Field due to Cultivation Abandonment in a Depopulating Rural Region in Japan -- Chapter 11: Paddy field as a green inflastructure: their ecosystem services and threatening drivers -- Part 4: Wetland ecosystem (including flood-control pond) -- Chapter 12: Flood-control basins as green infrastructures: flood-risk reduction, biodiversity conservation and sustainable management in Japan -- Chapter 13: Natural Succession of Wetland Vegetation in a Flood-control Pond Constructed on Abandoned Farmland -- Chapter 14: Biodiversity Conservation through Various Citizen Activities in a Flood Control Basin -- Part 5: Urban and city ecosystem -- Chapter 15: Toward holistic Urban Green Infrastructure Implementation -- Chapter 16: Changes in the Use of Green Spaces by Citizens before and during the First COVID-19 Pandemic: A Big data analysis using mobile-tracking GPS data in Kanazawa, Japan -- Chapter 17: Land Use Planning as a Green Infrastructure in a Rural Japanese Depopulated Town -- Chapter 16: Towards an Equitable Distribution of Urban Green Spaces for People and Landscapes; An opportunity for Portland's Green Grid -- Part 6: Coast and estuary ecosystem -- Chapter 19: "Effectiveness and Sustainability of Coastal Hybrid Infrastructures for Low-Frequency Large-Scale Disasters -- A Case Study of Coastal Disaster Assessment for a Complex Disaster" -- Chapter 20: Challenging a Hybrid between Green and Gray Infrastructure – Coastal Sand-covered Embankments -- Chapter 21: Green Infrastructures in Megacity Jakarta: Current Status and Possibilities of Mangroves for Flood Damage Mitigation -- Chapter 22: Implementation of Japanese Blue Carbon Offset Crediting Projects -- Part 7: Economic evaluation -- Chapter 23: Understanding Preference Differences among Individuals for the Reduction in Flood Risk by Green Infrastructure -- Chapter 24: Assessing Public Preference for Construction of Giant Seawalls Using the Best–Worst Scaling Approach -- Chapter 25: "Coastal communities’ preferences of grey, green and hybrid infrastructure against unexpected catastrophes: A case study of Japan" -- Chapter 26: Carbon storage and substitution benefits of harvested wood products -- Part 8: Governance -- Chapter 27: Social System in Collaborative Activities for Conserving Coastal Pine Forest in Karatsu City, Kyusyu, Japan -- Chapter 28: Governance for realizing multifunctional floodplain; flood control, agriculture, and biodiversity in Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, California, USA -- Chapter 29: Analysis of the description of the multifunctionality of farmland in the administrative plans of local municipalities.
    Abstract: This open access book introduces the function, implementation and governance of green infrastructure in Japan and other countries where lands are geologically fragile and climatologically susceptible to climate change. It proposes green infrastructure as an adaptation strategy for climate change and biodiversity conservation. In the face of climate change, dams, levees and floodways built as disaster prevention facilities do not sufficiently function against extraordinary events such as mega-floods and tsunami disasters. To prevent those disasters and loss of biodiversity in various ecosystems, we should shift from conventional hard measures to more adaptive strategies using various functions that natural and semi-natural ecosystems provide. Green infrastructure is an interconnected network of waterways, wetlands, woodlands, wildlife habitats and other natural areas that support native species, maintain natural ecological processes, sustain air and water resources and contribute to the health and quality of life for communities and people. Green infrastructure has mainly been discussed from adaptation strategy perspectives in cities and urban areas. However, to protect cities, which are generally situated at downstream lower elevations, we explore the preservation and restoration of forests at headwater basins and wetlands along rivers from a catchment perspective. In addition, the quantitative examination of flood risk, biodiversity, and social-economic benefits described in this book brings new perspectives to the discussion. The aim of this book is to accelerate the transformative changes from gray-based adaptation strategies to green- or hybrid-based strategies to adapt to climate change. The book provides essential information on the structure, function, and maintenance of green infrastructure for scientists, university students, government officers, and practitioners.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 506 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811667916
    Series Statement: Ecological Research Monographs,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6791-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-6791-6
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    Biology and Ecology of Earthworms (2022)
    New York, NY :Springer US :
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Environmental management. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Zoology. ; Ecology. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Zoology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch. 1. Earthworm Morphology -- Ch. 2. Earthworm Physiology -- Ch. 3. Earthworm Diversity, Dispersal, and Geographical Distribution -- Ch. 4. Earthworm Life Histories and Biology -- Ch. 5. Earthworm Ecology: Populations -- Ch. 6. Earthworm Ecology: Communities -- Ch. 7. The Influence of Environmental Factors on Earthworms -- Ch. 8. The Role of Earthworms in Organic Material and Nutrient Cycles -- Ch. 9 -- Interactions Between Earthworms, Microorganisms, and Other Invertebrates -- Ch. 10. Role of Earthworms in Soil Structure, Fertility and Productivity -- Ch.11. Adverse and Beneficial Aspects of Earthworms -- Ch. 12. Earthworms in Environmental Management -- Ch.13. Earthworms in Organic Waste Management -- Ch.14. Effects of Agricultural Practices and Chemicals on Earthworms. .
    Abstract: Biology and Ecology of Earthworms is established as a key valuable text for students of agriculture, soil science, and soil invertebrate zoology and ecology. This is the 4th Edition of the popular textbook which reviews all aspects of earthworm biology and ecology. The book has been fully revised and updated throughout. Particular changes include: new treatments of earthworm taxonomy, diversity, migration and geographical distribution; interactions between earthworms and other soil organisms, especially microorganisms and soil-borne pests and diseases; as well as the importance of earthworms in organic waste management.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 567 p. 92 illus., 11 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 4th ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9780387749433
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74943-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-74943-3
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    Musculoskeletal Infection (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Immunology. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Immunology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The Musculoskeletal Burden – Where are we now? -- 2. Bacterial Adhesion, Virulence and Biofilm Formation -- 3. Prevention of Infection: Best Practice and Novel Strategies -- 4. Prosthetic Infection: Colonization and Diagnosis -- 5. Soft Tissue Infections -- 6. Incidence, Complications and Novel Treatment Strategies: Diabetic Ulcer of the Limb -- 7. Incidence, Complications and Novel Treatment Strategies: Osteomyelitis -- 8. Incidence, Complications and Novel Treatment Strategies: Joint Arthroplasty -- 9. Incidence, Complications and Novel Treatment Strategies: Massive Bone Tumour Surgery -- 10. Incidence, Complications and Novel Treatment Strategies: Pediatric Spinal Surgery & Management -- 11. War Wounds and Orthopaedic Trauma Devices.
    Abstract: This book gathers international knowledge and contemporary clinical and scientific evidence on infections associated with the musculoskeletal system at a time when we are confronted with significant challenges and uncertainty. A key focus of the book is enhancing and advancing future discovery in the detection, prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal infection. This is an ideal book for physicians, surgeons, research scientists, university students, as well as medical and allied health students.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 375 p. 41 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030832513
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83251-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-83251-3
    DDC: 660.6
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    Sustainable Squirrel Conservation : A Modern Reassessment of Family Sciuridae (2023)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Animal culture. ; Sustainability. ; Geographic information systems. ; Environment. ; Ecology. ; Animal Science. ; Sustainability. ; Geographical Information System. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Introduction to squirrels of the world and their conservation trends. Chapter 1: The World’s Squirrel Taxonomy -- Chapter 2: Evolution, habitat trends, and extinction rate estimates of the world squirrels -- Part 2: Squirrels of the world in the Anthropocene. Chapter 3: Habitat Trends and the Squirrel-Human Interface -- Chapter 4: A Meta-analysis based on Open Access Big Data Mining of Global Predicted Squirrel Distribution Models with Machine Learning for IUCN Conservation Status and Trend Policy Assessments -- Chapter 5: Squirrels in Cities -- Chapter : Squirrels in the Tropics -- Chapter 7: Squirrels on Islands -- Chapter 8: Tree squirrels in old-growth forests? -- Chapter 9: Can squirrels be used as indicators to identify and protect old-growth forest reserves? -- Chapter 10: Squirrel Economics -- Part 3: Problems and governance in the squirrel world. Chapter 11: Squirrel Hunting Regulations and Enforcement (Or Lack Thereof) -- Chapter 12: Where do the World’s Squirrel Hotspots and Coldspots of 230+ species go with Climate change 2100? -- Chapter 13: Squirrel’s marginalization and modern lack of conservation and poor sustainability outlook as a call to good action -- Part 4: First conclusions and the way forward. Chapter 14: A Conservation Management SWOT analysis for over 300 Squirrels of the World using 132 GIS layers confirming the PESTLE assessment -- Chapter 15: First Conclusions, Success stories, and Calls-to-action for the conservation of the world’s squirrels.
    Abstract: This book attempts to move the family of squirrels (Sciuridae) out of the shadow of large charismatic mammals and to highlight management failures with the goal of moving towards an improved conservation approach. Particular attention is paid to the influence of taxonomic science on squirrel conservation. In addition, the authors show how human-driven climate change, global change and modern politics are shaping global squirrel populations as well as their surrounding environments and ecosystems. Squirrels are widespread around the globe, naturally occurring on every continent except Antarctica and Oceania, and they are certainly among the animals most commonly encountered in everyday life. Despite this, the authors of this volume identify worrying gaps in squirrel conservation. Squirrels are often hunted, trapped, poached, and stressed, and management strategies and legislation are often devised in the absence of proper knowledge of issues such as population sizes, taxonomies, and trends. Together, this can result in severe population declines and even species extinction. By assessing their taxonomic situation, ecology, the evolution and divergence of Sciuridae around the globe, and squirrels’ well-being across habitats, the authors set a baseline from which to launch future investigations into the conservation of squirrels and other species. Additionally, the authors highlight the influences of climate change, unsustainable growth, and various man-made threats to the future of this family.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 380 p. 228 illus., 221 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031235474
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23547-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-23547-4
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    Multifaceted Biomedical Applications of Graphene (2022)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: I. Basic Features and Potential Toxicity of Graphene Family Nanomaterials -- Principles and Biomedical Application of Graphene Family Nanomaterials -- Differential Toxicity of Graphene Family Nanomaterials Concerning Morphology -- II. Graphene-based Nanomaterials as Scaffolds for Stem Cell Fate Modulation and Tissue Regeneration -- Graphene-based Materials for Efficient Neurogenesis -- Functional Graphene Nanomaterials-based Hybrid Scaffolds for Osteogenesis and Chondrogenesis -- Role of Graphene Family Nanomaterials in Skin Wound Healing and Regeneration -- III. Graphene as Agents for Drug Delivery, Bioimaging, Theranostics, and Therapeutics -- Graphene-based Nanomaterials as Drug Delivery Carriers -- Graphene-based Nanomaterials for Biomedical Imaging -- Graphene - A Promising Theranostic Agent -- Graphene as Photo-thermal Therapeutic Agents -- IV. Graphene for Nanobiosensors, Biochips, and Antibacterial Agents -- Graphene for Nanobiosensors and Nanobiochips -- Antibacterial Activity of Graphene-based Nanomaterials -- Conclusions -- Reflections and Outlook on Multifaceted Biomedical Applications of Graphene.
    Abstract: This book explains the fundamental characteristics and biofunctionality of graphene-based nanomaterials and provides up-to-date information on the full range of their biomedical applications. An introductory section gives an overview of the chemical composition and physical properties of graphene and its derivatives as well as their potential toxicity and biosafety. Detailed attention is then devoted to the potential of multifunctional graphene-based nanomaterials (MFGNs) to direct the differentiation of stem cells into specific lineages and induce tissue regeneration. Here, individual chapters address the application of MFGNs for the purposes of neurogenesis, osteo- and chrondrogenesis, myogenesis, and wound healing. Subsequent sections focus on the capability of MFGNs as agents for drug delivery, bioimaging, theranostics, and therapeutics as well as their effectiveness as biomimetic platforms for nanobiosensors, biochips, medical devices, and dental applications. The book will be essential reading for graduate students, scientists, and engineers in any of the biomedical research fields in which efforts are being made to utilize novel MFGN-incorporated composite materials and develop functional devices based on them.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 264 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811649233
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1351
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4923-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-4923-3
    DDC: 660.6
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    Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (2023)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Conservation biology. ; Zoology. ; Animal culture. ; Biotic communities. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Zoology. ; Animal Science. ; Ecosystems. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation -- Part I Rangeland Ecosystems and Processes -- 2. Rangelands of Western North America -- 3. A History of North American Rangelands -- 4. Western Rangeland Livestock Production Systems and Grazing Management -- 5. Manipulation of Rangeland Wildlife Habitats -- 6. Role and Management of Fire in Rangelands -- 7. Water is Life: Importance and Management of Riparian Areas for Rangeland Wildlife -- 8. Rangeland Biodiversity -- Part II Species Accounts -- 9. Prairie Grouse -- 10. Sage-Grouse -- 11. Quails -- 12. Rangeland Songbirds -- 13. Wetland Birds of Rangelands -- 14. Avian Predators in Rangelands -- 15. Burrowing Rodents -- 16. Mesocarnivores of Western Rangelands -- 17. Black-tailed and Mule Deer -- 18. White-tailed Deer -- 19. Pronghorn -- 20. Elk -- 21. Feral Equids -- 22. Mountain Ungulates -- 23. American Bison -- 24. Large Carnivores -- 25. Amphibians and Reptiles -- 26. Insects in Grassland Ecosystems -- Part III Social-Ecological Considerations -- 27. Wildlife, Rural Communities, and the Rangeland Livelihoods they Share: Opportunities in a Diverse Economies Approach -- 28. Living with Predators: A 20-year Case Study in the Blackfoot River Watershed of Montana -- 29. A Perspective on Rangeland and Wildlife Disciplines: Similarities Over Differences -- 30. Future of Rangeland Wildlife in North America.
    Abstract: This open access book reviews the importance of ecological functioning within rangelands considering the complex inter-relationships of production agriculture, ecosystem services, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat. More than half of all lands worldwide, and up to 70% of the western USA, are classified as rangelands—uncultivated lands that often support grazing by domestic livestock. The rangelands of North America provide a vast array of goods and services, including significant economic benefit to local communities, while providing critical habitat for hundreds of species of fish and wildlife. This book provides compendium of recent data and synthesis from more than 100 experts in wildlife and rangeland ecology in Western North America. It provides a current and in-depth synthesis of knowledge related to wildlife ecology in rangeland ecosystems, and the tools used to manage them, to serve current and future wildlife biologists and rangeland managers in the working landscapes of the West. The book also identifies information gaps and serves as a jumping-off point for future research of wildlife in rangeland ecosystems. While the content focuses on wildlife ecology and management in rangelands of Western North America, the material has important implications for rangeland ecosystems worldwide.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 1023 p. 111 illus., 94 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031340376
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34037-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-34037-6
    DDC: 577
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