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  • 1
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    Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy (LIT) in Reproductive Failures : New Horizons (2022)
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    Keywords: Immunology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Gynecology . ; Human physiology. ; Immunology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Gynecology. ; Human Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Recurrent Implantation Failure -- Chapter 3: Immune System -- Chapter 4: Immunology of Pregnancy (Reproductive Immunology) -- Chapter 5: Diagnosis of Alloimmune factor -- Part II -- Chapter 6: Introduction -- Chapter 7: History of LIT -- Chapter 8: Mechanism of Action of LIT -- Chapter 9: Procedure of LIT -- Chapter 10: Safety of LIT -- Chapter 11: Controversies about LIT – REMIS Study -- Chapter 12: Cochrane Reviews & LIT -- Chapter 13: Recent Meta-analyses & LIT -- Chapter 14: Review of International studies of LIT -- Chapter 15: Case Studies -- Chapter 16: Future of LIT.
    Abstract: Recurrent Miscarriages (RM) & Implantation Failure (IF) have remained an enigma to clinicians and researchers. Even after ruling out all possible causative factors, 50-60% cases still remain “Unexplained’. A majority of these so called “Unexplained” cases are now found to have immunological basis. This book is going into the Immunological aspects of these clinical dilemmas, demystifying the role of Immunology and Immunotherapy in RM and IF. The authors have been working in the field of Reproductive Immunology and Immunotherapy for the last 25 years and they have come out with this book combining the international studies with their own experience. The purpose of writing this book is to provide a comprehensive treatise about Immunotherapy, so that it can become an acceptable modality of treatment in cases where it is needed and is effective. The book discusses the basics in Reproductive Immunology. The immunological changes occurring during pregnancy, the role of Cell mediated Immunity (T cells), Humoral Immunity including cytokines is explained. The normal immunological mechanisms protecting the embryo are highlighted and how these mechanisms are disturbed leading to RM and IF, is also explained. The first and the most discussed method of Immunotherapy is Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy (LIT). The book has given a complete overview of LIT, describing how it created euphoria when it was first introduced, how it gradually went into disrepute and how it is now making a comeback. As the authors have personal experience of LIT, the book gives a detailed and complete information about this active form of immunotherapy. The book has a special section on case studies where the authors have given some clinical case reports (including some of their own), who were treated for immunological factor in RM/IF and were treated with Immunotherapy. These cases can be a useful guide to the readers. The book will be useful not only for undergraduate and postgraduate students but also for clinicians in their practice and for researchers for review of developments in the field.
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    Pages: XVIII, 147 p. 33 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811929601
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2960-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-2960-1
    DDC: 571.96
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    Climate Change, Photosynthesis and Advanced Biofuels : The Role of Biotechnology in the Production of Value-added Plant Bio-products (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant physiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Cytology. ; Environment. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Cell Biology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- PART I: Photosynthesis and Biomass Production under Changing World -- Chapter 2. Climate Change: Challenges to Reduce Global Warming and Role of Biofuels -- Chapter 3. The multifaceted connections between photosynthesis and mitochondrial metabolism -- Chapter 4. Regulation of assimilatory processes and distribution of energy for improved productivity -- Chapter 5. Strategies to enhance photosynthesis for the improvement of crop yields -- Chapter 6. Photosynthetic Acclimation and Adaptation to Cold Ecosystems -- Chapter 7. What is the limiting factor? – The key question for grain yield of maize as a renewable resource under salt stress -- PART II: Microalgae and engineered crops for production of biofuels and high-value products -- Chapter 8. Bio-production from microalgal resources -- Chapter 9. Hydrogen photoproduction in green algae: novel insights and future perspectives -- Chapter 10. Synthetic Biofuels and Green-House Gas Mitigation -- Chapter 11. Synthetic biology and future production of biofuels and high-value products -- PART III: Genetic resources and engineering methods to improve crop plants -- Chapter 12. Kinetics, genetics and heterosis -- Chapter 13. Genome information resources to improve plant biomass productivity -- Chapter 14. RNA interference: formproving traits and disease management in plants -- Chapter 15. Current transformation methods for genome editing applications in energy crop sugarcane -- Chapter 16. Development of transgenic sugarcane for insect resistance -- Chapter 17. Rapid Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of tobacco cotyledons using toothpicks Yuan-Yeu Yau, Mona Easterling and Lindsey Brennan -- Chapter 18. Genetic improvement of Jatropha curcas through conventional and biotechnological tools -- Chapter 19. Plant cell manipulation technology for bio-refinery. .
    Abstract: The use of fossil fuels results in rising CO2 and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, causing global temperature rise and climate change that will negatively impact human health, the food supply, and eventually worsen hunger and misery. Presently, fossil fuels meet 88% of the energy demand, resulting in rising CO2/GHG emissions at alarming rates. The increased use of biofuels would help to mitigate climate change. Efficiently designing methods for the production of biofuels and plant-derived high-value products requires a deeper understanding of photosynthetic processes as a prerequisite for applying novel biotechnologies. Accordingly, this book provides ample information and a wealth of illustrative examples. The book’s eighteen richly illustrated chapters are divided into three thematic parts. I: Photosynthesis and Biomass Production under Changing Conditions, II: Microalgae and Engineered Crops for Production of Biofuels and High-value Products, and III: Genetic Resources and Engineering Methods to Improve Crop Plants. Readers will find the latest information on the molecular basis of photosynthetic processes in plants (including the regulatory principles that allow plants to maintain homeostasis under changing conditions), stress resistance and synthetic pathways. In addition, the basic principles of important biotechnologies, as well as examples of specially designed crops capable of growing under stress conditions with improved productivity, are presented. The book sets the course for future research in the field of biofuel development and production and provides both general and specific information for students, teachers, academic researchers, industrial teams, and general readers who are interested in new developments concerning the production of biofuels with value-added properties.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXVII, 490 p. 142 illus., 99 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811552281
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5228-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5228-1
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    Microbiomes and the Global Climate Change (2021)
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    Keywords: Microbial ecology. ; Biotechnology. ; Environment. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Bacteria. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Bacteria.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Climate Change and Microbial Ecology -- Chapter 1. Microbes and Climate: A tangled relation -- Chapter 2. Carbon sequestration in aquatic system using Microbial pump -- Chapter 3. Climate change extenuation by green house gas quenching microflora -- Chapter 4. Role of Methanotrophs in Mitigating Global Warming -- Chapter 5. Paradigm Ecological Shift and Succession in Microbiomes – A Climatic Advent -- Chapter 6. Exploring the diversity of marine microbiome in response to changes in the environment -- Chapter 7. Polar microbes as climate resilient pathways for mitigation of climate change -- Part 2. Climate Change and pathogens -- Chapter 8. Climate change and population health -- Chapter 9. Impact of Climate Change on the Incidence and Transfer of Food and Water borne Diseases -- Chapter 10. Climate change: any dangers from antimicrobial resistant bacteria? -- Chapter 11. Phyllosphere Microbiome: Plant defense strategies -- Part 3. Climate Change and Agriculture -- Chapter Chapter 12. Understanding Methanogens, Methanotrophs and Methane Emission in Rice Ecosystem -- Chapter 13. Soil micro-flora and its role in diminution of global climate change -- Chapter 14. Role of microorganisms in plant adaptation towards climate change for sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 15. Novel approaches for genome editing to develop climate smart crops -- Part 4. Climate change and the Environmental Microbiology -- Chapter 16. Role of soil microbial flora in remediation of hydrocarbon stressed soils -- Chapter 17. Biosurfactant Producing Bacteria as Potent Scavengers of Petroleum Hydrocarbons -- Chapter 18. Potent biotechnological applications of psychrozymes -- Chapter 19. Role of Green Nanotechnology in Alleviating Climate Change.
    Abstract: This book covers the contemporary environmental issues faced by life on the planet and the role planetary microbiomes play in such issues. Providing insights on the net favorable and adverse effect of microbial processes, this volume covers both the spontaneous and anthropocentric events that impact climate change and life on the planet. The book describes the ecological significance of microbiomes associated with the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia with respect to climate change, natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change, microbial interactions in nature, planetary microbiomes and food security, climate change in relation to disease epidemiology and human health and engineering microorganisms to mitigate the consequences of climate change. The individual chapters in the intended book provide both theoretical and practical exposure to the current issues and future challenges of climate change in relation to the microbiomes. This collection should serve as ready reference to the researchers working in the area to reshape their future research in addressing the challenges of global climate change.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 374 p. 41 illus., 33 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813345089
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4508-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-33-4508-9
    DDC: 579.17
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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.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    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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    Microbiological Advancements for Higher Altitude Agro-Ecosystems & Sustainability (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Microbial ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Abstract: The book explores the challenges and opportunities associated with high-altitude agro-ecosystems and the factors that influence them. It discusses the various indigenous agricultural practices and approaches, as well as the microbiology of mountain & hill agro-ecosystems, providing a comprehensive overview of the various factors that control the microbiome at high altitudes. The contributions examine microbiological advances, such as use of “omics” technologies for hill agriculture and environmental sustainability, and explore the use of nanotechnology for agricultural and environmental sustainability at higher altitudes. The book also describes various aspects of low-temperature microbiology in the context of high-altitude farming and environmental sustainability.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 491 p. 62 illus., 49 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811519024
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1902-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-1902-4
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    Autophagy: Biology and Diseases : Clinical Science (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Medical sciences. ; Pharmacology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Health Sciences. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Autophagy and Alzheimer’s Disease -- Autophagy and Parkinson’s Disease -- Autophagy and Motor Neuron Diseases -- Autophagy and Prion Disease -- Autophagy and Lysosome Storage Disorders -- Autophagy and Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies -- Autophagy and Ischemic Stroke -- Autophagy and Hemorrhagic Stroke -- Autophagy and Polyglutamine Disease -- Autophagy and Epilepsy -- Autophagy in Neurodevelopmental Disorders -- Autophagy and Pituitary Adenoma -- Autophagy in Schizophrenia -- Autophagy and Hypertension -- Autophagy and Myocardial Ischemia -- Autophagy and Heart Failure -- Autophagy, Myocarditis and Cardiomyopathy -- Autophagy, Hyperlipidemia and Atherosclerosis -- Application of Autophagy in Cardiovascular Diseases -- Autophagy and Tumorigenesis -- Autophagy and Tumour Stem Cells -- Autophagy and Tumour Metastasis -- Autophagy and Tumor Cell Death -- Autophagy and Tumour Chemotherapy -- Autophagy and Tumour Radiotherapy -- Autophagy and Inflammatory Diseases -- Autophagy and Immune-related Diseases -- Autophagy and Autoimmune Diseases -- Autophagy and Bacterial Infection -- Autophagy and Viral Infection -- Autophagy and Thyroid Disease -- Autophagy and Obesity and Diabetes -- Autophagy and Obesity-related Reproductive Dysfunction -- Autophagy and Acute Kidney Injury -- Autophagy and Glomerular Diseases -- Autophagy and Diabetic Nephropathy -- Autophagy and Liver Diseases -- Autophagy and Gastrointestinal Diseases -- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Autophagy -- Autophagy and Pulmonary Fibrosis -- Asthma and Autophagy -- Autophagy and Other respiratory diseases -- Autophagy and Leukemia -- Autophagy and Lymphoma -- Autophagy and Myeloma -- The Function and Mechanisms of Autophagy in Traumatic Brain Injury -- The Function and Mechanisms of Autophagy in Spinal Cord Injury -- The Function and Mechanisms of Autophagy in Trauma of Other Parts of the Body -- The Prospects of Therapeutic Potential and Drug Development Targeting Autophagy in Cancer -- Progress of Anti-aging Drugs Targeting Autophagy -- Drug Development and Treatment of Autophagy in Other Diseases -- Systems Biology Approaches in Autophagy Research -- Natural Product Regulates Autophagy in Cancer -- Regulation of Autophagy in Neurodegenerative Diseases by Natural Products -- Regulation of Autophagy in Cardiovascular Diseases by Natural Products.
    Abstract: This book consists of 3 volumes: Basic Science (Volume 1), Clinical Science (Volume 2) and Technology and Methodology (Volume 3). Volume 2 focuses on the clinical aspects of autophagy research, discussing the role of autophagy in neuropsychiatric disorders, the cardiovascular, immune, digestive and endocrine systems, as well as tumors, infection, the kidney, and the respiratory and hematological systems. It also addresses autophagy-related drug development. Written and edited by a team of 90 experts, and presenting the state of the art in autophagy research, this book is a valuable reference resource for researchers and clinicians alike. It can also be used as supplementary material for graduate students majoring in biology and medicine.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXVI, 736 p. 50 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811542725
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1207
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4272-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4272-5
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    Neural Circuits of Innate Behaviors (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Psychology. ; Neuroscience. ; Biomedical Research. ; Behavioral Sciences and Psychology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Neural Circuits Underlying Innate Fear -- Chapter 2: Neurobiology and Neural Circuits of Aggression -- Chapter 3: Neural Regulation of Feeding Behavior -- Chapter 4: Neural Circuits for Reward -- Chapter 5: Neuronal response and behavioral modulation in social interaction -- Chapter 6: Neural circuit mechanisms that underlie parental care -- Chapter 7: Spatial navigation -- Chapter 8: Neural circuits for sleep-wake regulation.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the latest research findings in the neurocircuitry of innate behaviors, covering major topics such as innate fear, aggression, feeding, reward, social interaction, parental care, spatial navigation, and sleep-wake regulation. For decades, humans have been fascinated by wild animals’ instincts, like the annual two-thousand-mile migration of the monarch butterfly in North American, and the “imprint” behavior of newborn birds. Since these instincts are always displayed in stereotypical patterns in most individuals of a given species, the neural circuits processing such behaviors must be genetically hard-wired in the brain. Recently, with the development of modern techniques, including optogenetics, retrograde and anterograde virus tracing, and in vivo calcium imaging, researchers have been able to determine and dissect the specific neural circuits for many innate behaviors by selectively manipulating well-defined cell types in the brain. This book discusses recent advances in the investigation of the neural-circuit mechanisms underlying innate behaviors.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 112 p. 13 illus., 10 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811570865
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1284
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7086-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-7086-5
    DDC: 612.8
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    Genome Editing in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Metabolism Disorders. ; Genetics. ; Cardiovascular system. ; Physiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Metabolic Disease. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Cardiovascular Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: An overview of genome editing in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Bioinformatics research methodology of genome editing in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Online databases of genome editing in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Application of systems biology for genome editing involved in regulating of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Bioinformatics for reducing off-targets in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Genome editing and cardiac regeneration -- Genome editing and myocardial development -- Genome editing and heart failure -- Genome editing and pathological cardiac hypertrophy -- Genome editing and cardiac remodeling -- Genome editing and diabetic cardiomyopathy -- Genome editing and cardiac arrhythmias -- Genome editing and atrial fibrillation -- Genome editing and muscle atrophy -- Genome editing and obesity -- Genome editing and fatty liver -- Genome editing and diabetes -- Genome editing and gout -- Genome editing and protein energy malnutrition -- Genome therapy and cardiovascular diseases -- Therapeutics in metabolic diseases -- Gene editing and human iPSCs in cardiovascular and editing diseases -- Prospective advances in genome editing investigation.
    Abstract: This book provides the latest research progress on genome editing in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and includes bioinformatics research methodology of genome editing. Genome editing is a genetic engineering technique precisely modified specific target genes of organism genome, which has been applied to basic theoretical research and production applications from plants and animals to gene therapy of human beings. Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases have become major factors affecting human health worldwide. This book contains information about bioinformatics, genome editing in cardiovascular diseases, genome editing in metabolic diseases and therapeutic effects. It will be useful for biologist, cardiologist, cardiovascular surgeons, endocrinologist, internists, nurses, undergraduate and graduate students in medicine and cell biology and others interested in cardiovascular and metabolic medicine.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 339 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811956423
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1396
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5642-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-5642-3
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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.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 494 p. 111 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811518041
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1804-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-1804-1
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    Biomedical Translational Research : Technologies for Improving Healthcare (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cancer. ; Technology Sociological aspects. ; Genomics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cancer Biology. ; Emerging Technologies. ; Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to emerging technologies in biomedical sciences -- Chapter 2. Bioprospecting : boon or curse -- Chapter 3. Growing need for interdisciplinary biomedical research -- Chapter 4. Interplay between theory and experiment : a future approach for biomedical research -- Chapter 5.past, present and future perspectives of biomedical innovation in india -- Chapter 6. Systems biology approaches to study disease comorbidities -- Chapter 7. Bioinformatics the interactome of multidisciplinary approaches -- Chapter 8. Role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis of infectious diseases -- Chapter 9. Dna digital data storage breakthroughs in biomedical research. Chapter 10. Biomedical applications cloud-based iot -- Chapter 11. Next generation sequencing in cancer research -- Chapter 12. Crispr: genome editing and beyond -- Chapter 13. Omics in tuberculosis diagnosis : today and tomorrow -- Chapter 14. Advances in proteomic approaches for chronic kidney disease -- Chapter 15. 3 d bioprinting of tissues and organs : a new paradigm in regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering -- Chapter 16. Virtual planning, rapid prototyping and 3-d printing in orthopedic surgery -- Chapter 17. Tissue chips: contemporary applications and advancementstissue chips: contemporary applications and advancements -- Chapter 18. Flow cytometry for measuring neutrophil function -- Chapter 19. Flow cytometer for understanding genome size variation among medicinal herbs and non-edible oil trees of northeast india -- Chapter 20. Raman spectroscopy applications for bacterial detection -- Chapter 21. Microfluidic point-of-care diagnostic devices: a contemporary relevance. Chapter 22. Fluorescent dots for breast cancer management -- Chapter 23. Molecular mimicry : unravelling the role of autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases and infertility -- Chapter 24. Strategies of vaccine development -- Chapter 25. Preclinical models of intimal hyperplasia and restenosis to predict clinical events and develop novel therapies -- Chapter 26. Sphingolipids : a roadmap from biomarker identification to clinical application -- Chapter 27. Future of gastrointestinal endoscopy -- Chapter 28. Beating heart in a box : the future of cardiac transplant -- Chapter 29. The journey of coronary stent technology -- Chapter 30. Materiovigilance in clinical surgery.
    Abstract: This book, which is the first volume of Biomedical Translational Research, summarizes emerging technologies in healthcare. The book reviews the advancements in biomedical sciences in genomics, immunology, stem cell, tissue engineering, nanotechnology, computational and structural biology, biomedical engineering, and telemedicine biology. The book highlights the applications of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of infectious diseases and examines the role of system biology approaches for understanding human complexity, variability, and its influence on health and diseases. It presents the applications of flow cytometry in monitoring the progression and treatment of disease. It covers emerging technologies in cancer research, including CRISPR-Cas9, NGS, and nanotechnology. This book is a useful source of information for clinical researchers, basic scientists, biomedical engineers, and computational biologists.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 505 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811643453
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4345-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-4345-3
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    Microbes and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma : A Network Spanning Infection and Inflammation (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical microbiology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Microbial Genetics. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Indian Scenario -- Chapter 2. Risk factors for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Indian population -- Chapter 3. Molecular Carcinopathogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 4. Inflammation and Infection in Cancer -- Chapter 5. Role of Inflammation and Infection in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 6. Normal Microbiome of Oral cavity -- Chapter 7. Oral Microbiome in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 8. Microbial Dysbiosis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 9. Bacteria induced carcinopathogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 10. Virus induced carcinopathogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 11. Fungi: Culprits or Bystanders in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 12. Microbial ‘omics’ in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 13. Implications and Future perspectives.
    Abstract: This book helps in understanding the relationship between microorganisms and oral carcinogenesis, and the possible oncogenic mechanisms enhancing the association. The book highlights the association between oral cancer, primarily oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a major global health problem with high incidence and low survival rates with infection and inflammation. Establishing the association of the oral microbiome with cancer risk may lead to significant advances in the understanding cancer etiology, potentially opening a new research paradigm for cancer prevention. The book takes the readers through interesting topics such as the epidemiology and etiology of OSCC, the hallmarks of cancer, and the role of inflammation in OCSS. It presents the difference between the normal and diseased oral microbiome. It further describes the carcino-pathogenesis of various groups. Finally, it discusses the clinical correlation of the observations and what the future looks like for this area of research. The book is interesting for medical students, researchers and clinicians, alike. The knowledge from the book can be exploited practically and used for designing further experiments.
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    Pages: XIII, 172 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811905926
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0592-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-0592-6
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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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    Biological Effects of Static Magnetic Fields (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Magnetic Field Parameters and Biological Sample Differences that Lead to Differential Bioeffects -- Chapter 2. Static Magnetic Field Direction-induced Differential Biological Effects -- Chapter 3. Magnetic Properties of Biological Samples -- Chapter 4. Molecular Mechanisms for Electromagnetic Field Biosensing -- Chapter 5. Controlling Cell Membrane Potential with Static Non-uniform Magnetic Fields -- Chapter 6. Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on Cells -- Chapter 7. Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on Microorganisms, Plants and Animals -- Chapter 8. Static Magnetic Fields on Human Bodies -- Chapter 9. Potential Applications of Static Magnetic Fields in Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 10. Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on Diabetes and Its Complications -- Chapter 11. Impacts of Static Magnetic Field on Bone Health -- Chapter 12. Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on the Immune System -- Chapter 13. Biological Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on the Nervous System -- Chapter 14. The Biological Effects of Long-term Static Magnetic Field Exposure -- Chapter 15. Prospects, Pitfalls, and Opportunities for Human Static Magnetic Field Therapy.
    Abstract: The book summarizes the emerging topic about the effects of SMF on biological samples ranging from single molecules, subcellular compartments, and cells to whole organisms. It also discusses the potential application of SMF in clinical treatment of cancer, pain, diabetes and other diseases. With the development and growing popularity of modern appliances like MRI in hospitals, the potential impact of magnetic fields on human health is invoking increasing concerns. At the same time, SMF has been explored in the treatment of tumor and other diseases for decades. Nevertheless, there are still some reservations and uncertainties about these treatments, which are largely due to the differential biological effects reported in the literature. These experimental inconsistencies are mainly caused by variations such as different magnetic field types, intensities, treatment time, as well as biological samples examined. The second edition added eight new chapters about new progress in this field including impacts of SMFs, magnetism of biomolecules, and potential of SMFs in the management of bone, pain, diabetes, and immune systems. This volume will help clarify some dilemmas in this field and encourage further investigations in order to achieve a better understanding of the biological effects of SMF, aiming for a rational application of SMF in clinical therapy in the near future. The book is useful for scientists, doctors, and students who are interested in magnetic fields and life sciences.
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    Pages: XV, 420 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811988691
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8869-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-8869-1
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    Single-cell Sequencing and Methylation : Methods and Clinical Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Cancer. ; Biomedical Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Cancer Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Values of single-cell sequencing and methylation in molecular diagnosis and therapy -- Single-cell sequencing in human diseases -- Single-cell sequencing of T cell receptors: A perspective on the technological development and translational application -- DNA Methylation in pulmonary fibrosis -- Molecular regulation and clinical significance of caveolin-1 methylation in chronic lung diseases -- Research advances on DNA methylation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- DNA Methylation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Single cell sequencing: a new dimension in cancer diagnosis -- The Role of Methylation in the CpG Island of the ARHI Promoter Region in Cancers -- Clinical Significance of P16 Gene Methylation in Lung Cancer -- Application of single-cell RNA sequencing in pancreatic cancer and the endocrine pancreas -- Single Cell Sequencing in GU Malignancies -- PI3K Isoform-Selective Inhibitors in Cancer -- Single cell RNA sequencing in human disease: Renal, pancreatic, and viral diseases -- Single-cell sequencing in human genital infections -- PI3kinase Inhibitors in Thrombosis and Cardiovascular Disease -- Use of single-cell microfluidic technology towards therapeutic antibody discovery from single B cells.
    Abstract: With the rapid development of biotechnologies, single-cell sequencing has become an important tool for understanding the molecular mechanisms of diseases, defining cellular heterogeneities and characteristics, and identifying intercellular communications and single-cell-based biomarkers. Providing a clear overview of the clinical applications, the book presents state-of-the-art information on immune cell function, cancer progression, infection, and inflammation gained from single-cell DNA or RNA sequencing. Furthermore, it explores the role of target gene methylation in the pathogenesis of diseases, with a focus on respiratory cancer, infection and chronic diseases. As such it is a valuable resource for clinical researchers and physicians, allowing them to refresh their knowledge and improve early diagnosis and therapy for patients.
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    Pages: VIII, 247 p. 117 illus., 114 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811544941
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1255
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4494-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4494-1
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    Biomaterials-Based Sensors : Recent Advances and Applications (2023)
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    Keywords: Agricultural biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Materials. ; Detectors. ; Biomaterials. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Sensors and biosensors. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part – I Introduction -- Biomaterials and Biopolymers for the Development of Biosensors -- Part – II Development of nanomaterials and biocomposites as sensors -- Nanobiohybrid Materials for Development of Biosensors -- Biosynthesis, Biofunctionalization, and Bioapplications of Manganese Nanomaterials: An Overview -- Transducers in Biosensors -- Self-Assembly and Fabrication of Biomaterials onto Transducers and their Characterization -- Biocatalytic Sensors: Potentials, Maxims and Mechanisms for Optimal Performance -- Part – III Potential role and applications of bio-based sensors -- Polyhydroxyalkanoate-based sensors and their applications -- An Overview of Immunosensors and their Application -- Live Cells as Biosensors -- Part – IV Biomaterials-based sensors for agricultural and biomedical applications -- Magnetic Nanoparticles Based Novel Sensors for select biomedical/ biological science applications -- Electrochemical Biosensors in Agricultural and Veterinary Applications -- The Applications of Biosensors and Biochips for Prognosis and Diagnosis of Diseases.
    Abstract: With the recent technological advancement usage of unique nanomaterials and bio-based composite materials as sensors has been greatly improved. Biopolymers and bio-based composite materials have especially been exploited due to their unique physical, optical, electrochemical, and biocompatible properties. In this book, experts and researchers in various sensor technology areas discuss the basics of biosensors, the methods used to synthesize different biomaterials, and the characterization and functionalization of these biomaterials. Processes for the self-assembly of biomaterials and the fabrication of biomaterials onto transducers are clearly explained. It also outlines the current status in the field and the utility of such bio-based sensors for medical diagnostics, food safety, industrial, and environmental monitoring. Besides pressure and temperature sensing applications, other applications include detecting gases, chemicals, biomolecules, body fluids, bacteria, and viruses. The book is well illustrated, and the presentation is concise and systematic throughout. Biomaterials-Based Sensors will be an ideal source of up-to-date information for all engaged in their research, design, and use.
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    Pages: XV, 411 p. 110 illus., 84 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811985010
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8501-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-8501-0
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    Essentials of Pharmaceutical Analysis (2020)
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    Keywords: Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Spectrum analysis. ; Separation (Technology). ; Pharmaceutics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Spectroscopy. ; Separation Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Spectrophotometric techniques -- Chapter 1. Introduction of pharmaceutical analysis -- Chapter 2. Introduction of spectrophotometric techniques -- Chapter 3. UV-VIS spectroscopy -- Chapter 4. Infra-Red spectroscopy -- Chapter 5. Atomic spectroscopy -- Chapter 6. Atomic absorption spectroscopy -- Chapter 7. Atomic Emission spectroscopy -- Chapter 9. Mass spectroscopy -- Chapter 10. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy -- Part 2. Chromatographic techniques -- Chapter 11. Introduction of chromatographic techniques -- Chapter 12. Thin layer chromatography -- Chapter 13. Colum chromatography -- Chapter 14. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) -- Chapter 15. Gas chromatography -- Part 3. Thermal analysis techniques -- Chapter 16. Introduction of thermal analysis -- Chapter 17. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) -- Chapter 18. Differential thermal analysis (DTA) -- Chapter 19. Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA).
    Abstract: Recent advances in the pharmaceutical sciences and biotechnology have facilitated the production, design, formulation and use of various types of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. This book provides detailed information on the background, basic principles, and components of techniques used for the analysis of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. Focusing on those analytical techniques that are most frequently used for pharmaceuticals, it classifies them into three major sections and 19 chapters, each of which discusses a respective technique in detail. Chiefly intended for graduate students in the pharmaceutical sciences, the book will familiarize them with the components, working principles and practical applications of these indispensable analytical techniques.
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    Pages: XVII, 222 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811515477
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1547-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-1547-7
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    New Nanomaterials and Techniques for Tumor-targeted Systems (2020)
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Nanotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cancer Biology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction -- 2 Barriers for tumor drug delivery -- 3 Tumor-targeted strategies -- 4 Tumor-responsive drug release strategies -- 5 Tumor diagnosis patterns -- 6 Tumor therapeutic modes -- 7 Carbon-based tumor-targeted systems -- 8 Silica-based tumor-targeted systems -- 9 Lipid-based tumor-targeted systems -- 10 Dendrimer-based tumor-targeted systems -- 11 Polymer-based tumor-targeted systems -- 12 Other new tumor-targeted systems -- 13 Clinical applications of tumor-targeted systems -- 14 Challenges and perspectives of tumor-targeted systems.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the latest advances in nanomaterials and techniques in the field of tumor-targeted diagnosis and therapy. It provides valuable information for beginners and senior researchers, and stimulates new research directions by offering novel and provocative insights into the properties and technical principles of nanomaterials. The book systemically discusses the challenges in tumor treatment, current tumor-targeted strategies, drug-release strategies, diagnosis and therapeutic patterns, and also explores newly developed multifunctional nanomaterials and related systems.
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    Pages: VI, 463 p. 72 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811551598
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5159-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5159-8
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    Immunodiagnostic Technologies from Laboratory to Point-Of-Care Testing (2021)
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    Keywords: Immunology. ; Biotechnology. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Immunology. ; Biotechnology. ; Medical Biochemistry. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Timeline of the evolution of immunodiagnostics -- Chapter 2. Receptors in immunodiagnostics: Antibody and their derivatives -- Chapter 3. Engineering antibodies for biointerfacing -- Chapter 4. Alternative analyte-binding compounds for immunosensor applications -- Chapter 5. Principles and applications of immunodiagnostics using radioisotopes as tracers -- Chapter 6. Advancements and application of optical detection system in deleveopment of optical sensors -- Chapter 7. Miniaturized technologies in immunodiagnostics -- Chapter 8. Prospects of Point of care diagnostics for medical applications -- Chapter 9. Potential and advancements in namomaterial for diagnostic applications -- Chapter 10. Photoelectrochemical immunosensor in clinical diagnosis -- Chapter 11. Mutiplexing in immunodiagnosis -- Chapter 12. Biosensors for clinical samples: Considerastion and approaches -- Chapter 13. Application of immunodiagnostics in diagnosis of animal diseases -- Chapter 14. Changing trends in medical diagnosis and health monitoring with advancements in immunosensing technologies -- Chapter 15. Future perspective of immunodiagnostics in clinical applications -- Chapter 16. Commercial aspects of immunoasensors and immuoassays: Short-cominmg and future aspects.
    Abstract: This book presents the timeline of immunodiagnostics evolution, including advancements in immunological/nucleic acid probes, assay design, labelling techniques, and devices for signal transduction and acquisition. In the past few years, enzyme and nanocatalyst-based immune assays have undergone numerous modifications to enhance their sensitivity and potential for automation. Further, to reduce production costs and the use of laboratory animals, engineering small antibodies and nucleic acid probes (aptamers) has become increasingly popular in the development of novel and powerful bioassays. In light of the notable advancements in immunodiagnostics, this book highlights the combined efforts of clinicians, biotechnologists, material scientists, nanotechnologists and basic scientists in a coherent and highly structured way. The book takes readers on the journey of immunodiagnostic technologies, from their introduction to the present.
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    Pages: VIII, 245 p. 64 illus., 60 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811558238
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5823-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5823-8
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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.
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    ISBN: 9789811568954
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6895-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-6895-4
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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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    Pages: XI, 352 p. 83 illus., 23 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811553547
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5354-7
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    Deciphering Drug Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biology. ; Neurosciences. ; Biotechnology. ; Drug delivery systems. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biological Sciences. ; Neuroscience. ; Biotechnology. ; Drug Delivery.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1.Deciphering New Drug Targets in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 2. Novel Therapeutic Targets for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 3. Modified Investigation Tools and Techniques Useful in Alzheimer’s Disease Research -- Chapter 4. Dual Specificity Tyrosine Phosphorylation Regulated Kinase1A (DYRK1A) Inhibitors: The Quest for a Disease-Modifying Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 5. β-secretase as a primary drug target of Alzheimer disease: Function, Structure, and Inhibition -- Chapter 6. Endocrine Receptors: The Potential Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s -- Chapter 7. Calcium Channels as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 8. Traversing Through the Trajectory of Pathogenic Astrocytes in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 9. Targeting Mitochondrial Dynamics as a Restorative Approach in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 10. Epigenetic Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 11. Exploring the Diverse Roles of GSK-3ß Kinase in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 12. Role of Target Fishing in Discovery of Novel Anti-Alzheimer’s Agents: In Silico Applications -- Chapter 13. Multi-Target Directed Ligand Approach in Anti-Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery -- Chapter 14. Investigating the Role of Tau Proteins in Alzheimer’s Disease-From Typical Functioning MAPs to Aberrant Fibrillary Deposits in the Brain -- Chapter 15. The Overview of Drugs Used in Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Molecular Targets.
    Abstract: This book explains the fundamental characteristics and biofunctionality of Alzheimer’s Disease drug targets and provides up-to-date information on the full range of their biomedical applications. An introductory section gives an overview of the recent developments related to drug targets identified and studied related to Alzheimer’s Disease and key developments from preclinical and clinical studies focusing on various molecular targets related to AD and dementia by subject experts all around the globe. Here, individual chapters address the progress and perspectives in human and non-human research, role of various biomarkers as an overview, advanced gene therapy, and novel compounds for therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease. 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 drug targets and develop effective strategies for new drug targeting and delivery in Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
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    Pages: XV, 381 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819926572
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2657-2
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    Applications of 3D printing in Biomedical Engineering (2021)
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    Keywords: Regenerative medicine. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biomaterials. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biomedical Materials. ; Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Biomaterials -- Chapter 2. Different approaches used for conversion of biomaterials to feedstock -- Chapter 3. Bioprinting -- Chapter 4. 3D Printed Implants for Joint Replacement -- Chapter 5. Design of Patient-Specific Maxillofacial Implants and Guides -- Chapter 6. Design and Development of surgical guide for dental implant surgery -- Chapter 7. Three Dimensional printed drugs and related technology – a potential review -- Chapter 8. Product Sustainability Assessment -- Chapter 9. Successful Stories of 3D Printing in Healthcare Applications: A Brief Review.
    Abstract: This book focuses on applications of three-dimensional (3D) printing in healthcare. It first describes a range of biomaterials, including their physicochemical and biological properties. It then reviews the current state of the art in bioprinting techniques and the potential application of bioprinting, computer-aided additive manufacturing of cells, tissues, and scaffolds to create organs in regenerative medicine. Further, it discusses the orthopedic applications of 3D printing in the design and fabrication of dental implants, and the use of 3D bioprinting in oral and maxillofacial surgery and in tissue and organ engineering. Lastly, the book examines the 3D printing technologies that are used for the fabrication of the drug delivery system. It also explores the current challenges and the future of 3D bioprinting in medical sciences, as well as the market demand.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813368880
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6888-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-33-6888-0
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    Bioelectrochemical Systems : Vol.2 Current and Emerging Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Materials science. ; Biomaterials. ; Agriculture. ; Biomedical Research. ; Materials Science. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Bio-electrochemical systems for biofuels and biochemicals -- 1. Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cells: Fundamentals and Potential Applications -- 2. Algal bio-cathodes in aid of bio-energy generation, bio-remediation and nutrient removals -- 3. Hydrogen and methane production in Bio-electrochemical systems -- 4. Hydrogen and methane generation from bio-waste: enhancement and upgrading via bioelectrochemical systems -- 5. Bio-electrochemical systems/technology for Energy and waste treatment -- 6. Bio-electrochemical for Energy and waste treatment via suitable microbial systems -- 7. Bio-electrochemical remediation of organic pollutants -- 8. Electrosynthesis of various chemicals -- Part 2. Recognition of bio-electrochemical systems in real life -- 9. Industrial applications of bio-electrochemical system: wastewater treatment and others -- 10. Applications of bio-electrochemical systems in metal recovery -- 11. Integrating waste management with MFC -- 12. Bio-electrochemical technology: Challenges and Implications -- 13. High value-added compounds (oligomers from hemicellulose) using microwaves pretreatment of electrochemical Processes -- 14. Rice paddy field microbial fuel cells: fundamentals and recent progresses -- 15. Effective Cathode Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reactions in Microbial Fuel Cell -- 16. Hydrogen production and contaminants removal using microbial electrochemical cells.
    Abstract: This book is the second in a two-volume set devoted to bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) and the opportunities that they may offer in providing a green solution to growing energy demands worldwide. While the first volume explains principles and processes, in this volume established research professionals shed light on how this technology can be used to generate high-value chemicals and energy using organic wastes. Bioelectricity is generated in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) under oxygen-depleted conditions, where microbial bioconversion reactions transform organic wastes into electrons. Dedicated chapters focus on MFCs and state of the art advancements as well as current limitations. In addition, the book covers the use of microbial biofilm- and algae-based bioelectrochemical systems for bioremediation and co-generation of valuable chemicals. A thorough review of the performance of this technology and its possible industrial applications is presented. The book is designed for a broad audience, including undergraduates, postgraduates, energy researchers/scientists, policymakers, and anyone else interested in the latest developments in this field.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811568688
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6868-8
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    Current Thoughts on Dementia : From Risk Factors to Therapeutic Interventions (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Zoology. ; Medical genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Neuroscience. ; Zoology. ; Medical Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. ApoE: A Risk Factor for Dementia -- Chapter 2. Infection-Induced Systemic Inflammation and Dementia -- Chapter 3. Role of Impaired Insulin Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Dementia -- Chapter 4. Sex Hormones as Risk Factors of Dementia -- Chapter 5. Mitophagy Impairments as Culprit of Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 6. Parkinson’s Disease: Neurochemistry and Pharmacological Treatment -- Chapter 7. Emerging Roles of TREM2 in Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Chapter 8. Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Role of HSPB8 in Neurodegeneration -- Chapter 9. Molecular Insights into the Role of ER Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Chapter 10. Role of Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia in the Pathogenesis of Dementia -- Chapter 11. Behavioral Abnormalities of Gut Microbiota and Progression of Dementia -- Chapter 12. Gut-Brain Axis in Alzheimer's Disease: Interplay between Cholecystokinin, Dysbiosis, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor -- Chapter 13. Cholesterol and Dementia: A Possible Therapeutic Approach -- Chapter 14. Therapeutic Potential of PPARs in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 15. Exploring the Role of Statins in Reversing the Cognitive and Neurovascular Dysfunctions in Dementia -- Chapter 16. Role of Immunotherapy in Ameliorating Proteopathic Dementia -- Chapter 17. Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training in Dementia -- Chapter 18. Music Therapy in Dementia -- Chapter 19. Beneficial Effects of Citrus Flavonoids against Aβ Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 20. Therapeutic Potential of Phytochemicals: Lessons Learned from Streptozotocin-Induced Sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 21. Concept of Amnesia and Dementia in Unani System of Medicine -- Chapter 22. Nanotechnological Applications in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Dementia.
    Abstract: This informative book discusses the latest research on the risk factors and therapeutics in dementia. WHO calls dementia a public health priority. Dementia manifests as a group of symptoms associated with decline in memory or other thinking skills and is severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. It occurs frequently among elderly people, but it is not necessarily part of the normal aging process. The book has been divided into two broad sections. The first section reviews the risk factors involved in developing dementia, including various medical conditions, lifestyle choices, as well as genetics. The latter section describes various therapeutic interventions in dementia. Although there is no known cure for dementia, this book underlines the current treatment strategies that could momentarily reduce the symptoms and improve the quality of life of the patients. This book highlights the global effort to find better ways to halt the progression of dementia and develop novel therapeutic strategies. The book would be an interesting read for advanced graduate students and researchers working in the field of neuroscience, genetics, and medicine. It will generate good interest to neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, cardiologists, internal medicine practitioners, epidemiologist, and public health workers.
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    Pages: XV, 624 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811676062
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7606-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7606-2
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    Microfluidics and Multi Organs on Chip (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Toxicology. ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation. ; Toxicology. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A Historical and Technological Background to Organs-on-a-Chip -- Chapter 2. Applications of microfluidics -- Chapter 3. Microfluidics based Organ-on-a-chip for cell biology studies -- Chapter 4. Microfluidics in Chemical biology -- Chapter 5. Role of microfluidics in drug delivery -- Chapter 6. Microfluidics in drug discovery -- Chapter 7. Microfludic based sensors -- Chapter 8. Background and Organs-on-a-Chip -- Chapter 9. Culture and co-culture of cells for multi organ on chip -- Chapter 10.Cells and organs on a chip in biomedical sciences -- Chapter 11. Futuristic aspects of organ on a chip -- Chapter 12. Development of Human on a chip -- Chapter 13. Multi-organ on a chip for personalized medicine -- Chapter 14. Development and application of Microfluids in organoid formation -- Chapter 15. Liver on a chip -- Chapter 16. Placenta on Chip: A Modern approach to probe feto-maternal interface -- Chapter 17. Microfluidic retina-on-chip -- Chapter 18. Heart on a chip -- Chapter 19. Kidney on a chip -- Chapter 20. Lungs on a chip -- Chapter 21. Brain on a chip -- Chapter 22. Skin on a chip -- Chapter 23. Organs-on-a-chip in preclinical studies -- Chapter 24. Application of organ on chip in blood brain barrier model -- Chapter 25. Multi organs on a chip in disease modeling -- Chapter 26. Prospects of Medical device on a chip -- Chapter 27. Lab on a chip for precision Medicine -- Chapter 28. Tumour-on-a-chip : Perfusion systems to model the extracellular breast tumour microenvironment:from tumour progression to metastasis formation -- Chapter 29. Building Human In Vitro 3D Models to Replace Animal Studies: During Drug Discovery Reearch: Scientific, Ethical and Regulatory Considerations.
    Abstract: This book highlights the application of microfluidics in cell biology research, chemical biology, and drug discovery. It covers the recent breakthroughs and prospects of organ-on-a-chip, human-on-a-chip, multi-organ-on-a-chip for personalized medicine. The book presents the preclinical studies of organs-on-a-chip, concepts of multiple vascularized organ-on-chips, application of organ-on-a-chip in blood-brain barrier model, culture and co-culture of cells on multi-organ-on-chip and parameter measurements in microfluidic devices. It underscores the advantage of microfluidic devices for developing efficient drug carrier particles, cell-free protein synthesis systems, and rapid techniques for direct drug screening. Further, it entails human-on-a-chip for measuring the systemic response as well as immediate effects of an organ reaction on other organs. In summary, this book reviews the development of a microfluidic-based organ-on-a-chip device for the preclinical evaluation, ADME studies of drugs, chemicals, and medical devices. This book is a valuable source for pharma companies, product developers, students, researchers, academicians, and practitioners.
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    Pages: IX, 717 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811913792
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1379-2
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    Bioelectrochemical Systems : Vol.1 Principles and Processes (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Materials science. ; Biomaterials. ; Agriculture. ; Biomedical Research. ; Materials Science. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. The Principle of Bio-electrochemical Systems+61. Bio-electrochemical systems: Principles and Application -- 2. Bioelectrochemically assisted anaerobic digestion: Principles and Perspectives -- 3. An insight into Biological Photovoltaic Cell based Electrochemical System -- 4. Electro-fermentation technology: Emerging platform -- 5. Electrochemical losses and their role in power generation -- 6. Electricity-driven microbial factory for value-added resources recovery from waste streams -- Part 2. Catalysts controlling BES implementation -- 7. Effective cathode catalysts for O2 reduction -- 8. Role of Biocatalysts in Microbial Electrosynthesis for value-added product via CO2 sequestration -- 9. Biocatalysts in electro-fermentation systems: Mixed culture and pure cultures -- 10. Bacterial metabolism coupled energetic -- 11. Electrotrophs and Electricigens; Key players in Microbial Electrophysiology -- 12. Biofilms: Engineering approaches to enhance process efficiency -- 13. The enhanced mechanism of heterotrophic denitrification in bioelectrochemical system -- 14. Nanotechnology approaches: Tunable electrode surfaces for bioelectrocatalytic conversion of greenhouse gases into valuable products.
    Abstract: This book is the first in a two-volume set devoted to bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) and the opportunities that they may offer in providing a green solution to growing energy demands worldwide. In this first volume, established research professionals explain the underlying principles and processes of BESs, providing a thorough introduction to these systems before proceeding to address the roles of cathode catalysts and biocatalysts, biofilms, heterotrophic denitrification, and nanotechnology approaches. This volume forms a sound foundation for understanding the potential industrial applications of this technology, which include in particular the generation of high-value chemicals and energy using organic wastes. These applications are the focus of the second volume, where readers will find up-to-date information on microbial fuel cells and the use of microbial biofilm- and algae-based bioelectrochemical systems for bioremediation and co-generation of valuable chemicals. The book is designed for a broad audience, including undergraduates, postgraduates, energy researchers/scientists, policymakers, and anyone else interested in the latest developments in this field.
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    Pages: XII, 326 p. 64 illus., 53 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811568725
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6872-5
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    Ovarian Cancer Biomarkers : Mapping to Improve Outcomes (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Genetics. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. General Overview of the Origins and Pathology of Ovarian Cancer -- Chapter 2_An Introduction to the Current Management of Ovarian Cancer in the Era of Precision Oncology -- Chapter 3_The Hallmarks of Ovarian Cancer: Actionable Genetics, Targetable Pathways and Predictive Biomarkers -- Chapter 4_Genetic Alterations in Ovarian Cancer as Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers of Therapy Response and Surgical Outcomes -- Chapter 5_The Emergence of Circulating Tumor DNA in the Management of Ovarian Cancer -- Chapter 6_Proteomic Biomarkers for Early Detection and Patients’ Stratification in Ovarian Cancer -- Chapter 7_Cutting-edge Technologies and Ovarian Cancer.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively summarizes the biology, etiology, and pathology of ovarian cancer and explores the role of deep molecular and cellular profiling in the advancement of precision medicine. The initial chapter discusses our current understanding of the origin, development, progression and tumorigenesis of ovarian cancer. In turn, the book highlights the development of resistance, disease occurrence, and poor prognosis that are the hallmarks of ovarian cancer. The book then reviews the role of deep molecular and cellular profiling to overcome challenges that are associated with the treatment of ovarian cancer. It explores the use of genome-wide association analysis to identify genetic variants for the evaluation of ovarian carcinoma risk and prognostic prediction. Lastly, it highlights various diagnostic and prognostic ovarian cancer biomarkers for the development of molecular-targeted therapy.
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    Pages: XV, 229 p. 9 illus., 8 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811618734
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1873-4
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    Biomedical Translational Research : Drug Design and Discovery (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Drugs Design. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Genomics. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Structure-Based Drug Design. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Genomics. ; Bioinformatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Emerging Technologies : Gateway to Understand Molecular Insight of Diseases, Newer Drugs, Their Design and Targeting -- Chapter 2. Polypharmacology: New Paradigms in Drug Development -- Chapter 3. Drug Repurposing in Biomedical Research : Benefits and Challenges -- Chapter 4. Computational Methods for Drug Repurposing -- Chapter 5. Genomic Approaches for Drug Repositioning -- Chapter 6. Organ-On-A- Chip: Novel in-Vitro Model For Drug Discovery -- Chapter 7. Precision Radiomolecular Oncology: Challenging the Classical Statistical Evidence Based Medicine -- Chapter 8. Drug Repositioning of the Phenylpiperazine Derivative Naftopidil in Prostate Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 9. Biomarker Based Drug Discovery and Reverse Translational Approach -- Chapter 10. Nanotechnology in Dentistry -- Chapter 11. Nanoparticles a Potential Breakthrough in Counteracting Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections: A Holistic View on Underlying Mechanisms and Antibacterial Properties -- Chapter 12. Emerging Role of Cannabinoid System Modulators in Treatment of Cancer -- Chapter 13. Nanodrugs : A Futuristic Approach for Treating Nephrolithiasis -- Chapter 14. Lipo Dermaceuticals : Technological Transformation -- Chapter 15. The Importance of Drug Dose Adjustment in Elderly Patients with Special Considerations for Patients on Diverse Co-Medications and Antidepressants -- Chapter 16. Role of Microfluidics and Nano Fluidics in Managing CAD -- Chapter 17. Targeted Gene Delivery Through Magnetofection: The New Face of Medicine -- Chapter 18. Qbd-Steered Systematic Development of Drug Delivery Nanoconstructs : Vital Precepts, Retrospect and Prospects -- Chapter 19. Nanoemulsions: A Potential Advanced Nanocarrier Platform for Herbal Drug Delivery -- Chapter 20. Sirna Encapsulated Nanoparticles for Targeting Dorsal Root Ganglion (Drg) in Diabetic Neuropathic Pain -- Chapter 21. EGFR Targeted Quinazoline Clubbed Heterocycles as Anti-Cancer Agents. Chapter 22. Therapeutic Human Monoclonal Antibodies -- Chapter 23. Hydroxyapatites and Their Biomedical Applications -- Chapter 24. Recent Progress in Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Medicine: A Review -- Chapter 25. Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy: A Cutting Edge Therapy for Multiple Myeloma -- Chapter 26. Nanoparticles-Associated Lipopeptides: A New Class of Antimicrobials -- Chapter 27. Antimicrobial Applications of Engineered Metal-Based Nanomaterials -- Chapter 28. Strengthening Immunity-Ayurveda & Medicinal Plants -- Chapter 29. The Pathophysiology of Liver Disorders and Pharmacotherapy Options with Special Reference to Traditional Herbal Medicines: A Comprehensive Review -- Chapter 30. Polymeric Vehicles for Controlled Delivery of Ayurvedic Drugs for Wound Management.
    Abstract: This book, which is the third volume of Biomedical translational research, focuses on the fundamental role of biomedical research in developing new medicinal products. It emphasizes the importance of understanding biological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the disease to discover and develop new biological agents. The book uniquely explores the genomic computational integrative approach for drug repositioning. Further, it discusses the health benefits of nutraceuticals and their application in human diseases. Further, the book comprehensively reviews different computational approaches that employ GWAS data to guide drug repositioning. Finally, it summarizes the major challenges in drug development and the strategies for the rational design of the next generation more effective but less toxic therapeutic agents.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811692321
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9232-1
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    Role of Microorganisms in Pathogenesis and Management of Autoimmune Diseases : Volume I: Liver, Skin, Thyroid, Rheumatic & Myopathic Diseases (2022)
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    Keywords: Immunology. ; Diseases Causes and theories of causation. ; Autoimmunity. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Immunology. ; Pathogenesis. ; Autoimmunity. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: OVERVIEW OF INFECTIOUS MICROORGANISMS & MICROBIOTA IN INDUCING AUTOIMMUNIT -- Chapter 1. The Concept of Infection Triggered autoimmunity -- Chapter 2. The interaction of gut microbiota with immune system and their effects on immune cell development and function -- Chapter 3. The Link between gut microbiota and autoimmune diseases -- Chapter 4. The factors influencing gut microbiota in autoimmune diseases -- PART II: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE LIVER DISEASES -- Chapter 5. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) -- Chapter 6. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Primary Biliary Cholangitis -- Chapter 7. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Primary biliary cholangitis -- PART III: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF SKIN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES -- Chapter 8. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Psoriasis -- Chapter 9. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Vitiligo -- Chapter 10. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) -- Chapter 11. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Atopic Dermatitis -- Chapter 12. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Pemphigus Vulgaris -- Chapter 13. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Bullous pemphigoid -- PART IV: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE THYROID DISEASES -- Chapter 14. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Graves's Disease -- Chapter 15. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis -- PART V: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE RHEUMATIC DISEASES -- Chapter 16. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) -- Chapter 17. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Spondyloarthritis -- Chapter 18. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) -- Chapter 19. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Psoriasis Arthritis (PsA) -- Chapter 20. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) -- Chapter 21. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Sjogren’s syndrome -- Chapter 22. Autoimmune Diseases Associated with Chikungunya Infection -- PART VI: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF IDIOPATHIC INFLAMMATORY MYOPATHIES -- Chapter 23. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) -- Chapter 24. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (NAM) and inclusion body myositis (IBM).
    Abstract: This book in the two volume set provides comprehensive coverage on how microbial pathogens can subvert our immune system into responding against self and resulting into autoimmune diseases. In particular, the book covers the different aspects of linking gut microbiota dysbiosis with autoimmune mechanisms involved in disease development to identify future effective approaches based on the gut microbiota for preventing these autoimmune diseases. Contributions in the book focuses on the role of microbiota/probiotics and their distinct mechanisms exerted in management of autoimmune liver, skin, thyroid, rheumatic and myopathic diseases. This could help in better understanding to design therapeutic strategies that can be deployed to prevent these autoimmune diseases. The book has an interdisciplinary appeal and scholars with an interest immunology, medical microbiology and nutritional sciences will value its contribution. Overall, the book gives a new dimensions and insight in the aspects of microbial role in autoimmune disease pathogenesis and therapeutic aspects.
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    Pages: XIX, 680 p. 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811919466
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1946-6
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    Glycosignals in Cancer : Molecular Assembly and Recognition (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Life sciences. ; Cytology. ; Internal medicine. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Genetics. ; Life Sciences. ; Cell Biology. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Search for novel tumor epitopes related to carbohydrates -- Chapter 1.1. The ganglioside structures: chemistry and biochemistry -- Chapter 1.2. Fucosylated proteins as cancer biomarkers -- Part II. Assembly of glycoconjugates -- Chapter 2.1. Siglec-7 and synthetic sialylpolymer -- Chapter 2.2. Role of Sialyl-Tn antigen in Cancer Metastasis -- Chapter 2.3. Insights into the Role of Chondroitin Sulfate in Cancer -- Part III. Signaling pathways modulated by glycosylation -- Chapter 3.1. Significance of FUT8in pancreatic cancer and others -- Chapter 3.2. Effects of Bullfrog sialic acid-binding lectin in cancer cells -- Part IV. Interaction between carbohydrate and carbohydrate-recognizing molecules -- Chapter 4.1. Opposite functions of mono- and disialylated glycosphingolipids on the membrane of cancer cells -- Chapter 4.2. Tumor progression through interaction of mucins with lectins and subsequent signal transduction -- Part V. Clinical trials targeting glycosignals -- Chapter 5.1. Immunotherapy of Neuroblastoma Targeting GD2 and Beyond.
    Abstract: This book, now in an extensively revised second edition, provides a comprehensive summary of the latest knowledge regarding glycosignals and a thorough analysis of their involvement in not only cancers but also other refractory conditions such as chronic inflammatory disorders. Many relevant topics are covered, including the search for novel tumor epitopes related to carbohydrates, the assembly of glycoconjugates, the modulation of signaling pathways by glycosylation, and interactions between complex carbohydrates and their recognition molecules. The role of various research approaches, for example advanced mass spectrometry, high-resolution imaging, and bioinformatics, is closely examined, and the results of novel therapeutic trials targeting glycosignals are discussed. The book will be essential reading for students and young researchers with an interest in glycoscience. In presenting new results and approaches and identifying areas for future research, it will also be of benefit for specialists in the field.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811977329
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7732-9
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    Food Packaging: The Smarter Way (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Food science. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Food Science. ; Food Engineering. ; Food Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Chapter 1. Food packaging industry - An introduction -- Chapter 2. Toward Smarter Food Packaging -- Chapter 3. Novel packaging development, assessment and authentication using smart technologies, non-invasive biometric sensory tools, and artificial intelligence -- Chapter 4. Biodegradable packaging materials and techniques to improve their performance -- Chapter 5. Smart Freshness Indicator for Animal Based Products Packaging - Current Status.-Chapter 6. Packaging of dairy products-Emerging strategies -- Chapter 7. Functional packaging materials for fishery products applications -- Chapter 8. Edible films and coatings: Major challenges and potential applications in food Packaging: A Review.-Chapter 9. Role of sensors to improve food/beverage packaging -- Chapter 10. Functional nanomaterials for food packaging applications -- Chapter 11. Rules and regulations related with packaging.
    Abstract: This book reviews the science and technology of food packaging and covers the potential innovations in the food packaging sector. At the same time, it highlights the issues and prospects for linking the laboratory research to the market. In addition to typical packaging requirements such as food quality, shelf life, protection, communication, and marketing, the book emphasizes the need for novel packaging materials, including biodegradable packaging for a variety of food products. A wide range of food products has been kept in focus and includes animal-based food products such as dairy products and sea foods. The book presents the next level of packaging solutions i.e., smart packaging with the applications of potential tools such as intelligent and active packaging, and includes the latest research on emerging digital technologies for packaging development, assessment, and acceptability. It further highlights the strategies including blends, reinforcing agents, cold plasma, UV light applications, chemical, and enzymatic methods and explores the new opportunities leading to improvement in the packaging performance. Smart freshness indicator applications, including gas and time-temperature indicators for quality and safety of packaged products, have been covered in detail. The book also includes the functional characteristics of edible films and coatings, including their bioactive characteristics. Finally the book presents the rules and regulation related to packaging.
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    ISBN: 9789811671968
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    Omics Insights in Environmental Bioremediation (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbial ecology. ; Environment. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Ecology . ; Environmental Microbiology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Studies. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section-I Bioremediation and Biodegradation -- Chapter#1 Bioremediation and Functional Metagenomics: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities -- Chapter#2 Bioremediation: Gaining Insights Through Metabolomics -- Chapter#3 Metagenomics, Microbial Diversity, and Environmental Clean-up -- Chapter#4 Plant Microbes Association in Remediation of Contaminants for Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter#5 Recent Trends in Bioremediation of Heavy Metals: Challenges and Perspectives -- Chapter#6 Enzyme Technology for Remediation of Contaminants in the Environment -- Section-II Environmental Pollution and Wastewater Treatment -- Chapter#7: Environmental Toxicity, Health Hazards, and Bioremediation Strategies for Removal of Microplastics from Wastewater -- Chapter#8 Microbial Community Composition and Function in Activated Sludge Treatment Systems -- Chapter#9 Decontamination and Management Of Industrial Wastewater Using Microorganisms Under Aerobic Condition -- Chapter#10 Omics of Industrial Wastewater Treatment -- Chapter#11 Microalgae in Wastewater Treatment and Biofuel Production: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects -- Chapter#12 Removal of Cobalt, Nickel, Cadmium, And Lead from Wastewater by Phytoremediation (ADilig) -- Chapter#13 Microbial Ecology of Wastewater Treatment Processes: Trends, Challenges, and Perspectives -- Chapter#14 Treatment, Recycling and Reuse of Wastewater from Tannery industry: Recent Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities -- Section-III Omics Approaches in Environmental Remediation -- Chapter#15 Metagenomics Tools for Assessment of Microbial Diversity in Bioremediation: A Novel Statistical Approach -- Chapter#16 Understanding in Bioremediation of Metals and Metalloids by Genomic Approaches -- Chapter#17 Bioremediation of Heavy Metals by Metagenomics Approaches -- Chapter#18 Proteomics, Genomics, And Metabolomic Understanding and Designing for Bioremediation of Environmental Contaminants -- Chapter#19 Omics Insight of Cold Environments: Cold Tolerant Microorganisms and Their Bioremediation Potential Use (Edwin) -- Chapter#20 Bioremediation Assessment in Industrial Wastewater Treatment: OMICS Approach -- Chapter#21 Microbial biodegradation and metagenomics in remediation environmental Pollutant: Enzyme and Mechanisms -- Chapter#22 OMICS in Biofuel Production: A Sustainable Approach -- Section-IV Recent Trends and Development in Omics Technologies -- Chapter#23 High-throughput Sequencing Technologies in Metagenomics: Advancing Approach for Algal Research -- Chapter#24 Metagenomic Approaches for The Discovery of Pollutants Remediating Enzymes: Recent Trends and Challenges -- Chapter#25 Recent Trends in Metagenomic Approaches in Environmental Cleanup (SP) -- Chapter#26 Applications of Metagenomics in microbial diversity and functions analysis; Recent Trends and Advances -- Chapter#27 CRISPR Cas-mediated functional gene editing for improvement in bioremediation: An emerging strategy -- Chapter#28 Metabarcoding approach in identifying potential pollutant degraders -- Chapter#29 Artificial Intelligence in Bioremediation Modelling and Clean-up of Contaminated Sites: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities.
    Abstract: Environmental pollution emanating from rapid industrialization, population growth, and urbanization has been considered a major problem in recent years that affects biodiversity, ecosystems, and human health by contaminating soil and water. This book brings out a comprehensive collection of information on valuable insights into different cutting-edge omics technologies, such as metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics, and metabolomics, along with advanced next-generation sequencing technologies as well as bioinformatic tools, which led to a better understanding of microbial communities and their adaptability to a wide range of contaminants and underlying their mechanisms in bioremediation and biodegradation of environmental pollutants. In addition, this edited volume provides critical insight into of potent microbial communities endowed with unique functional attributes through their unique metabolism catalyzed by ‘signature’ enzymes and degradation pathways. Step-by-step descriptions are provided of various microbial metabolic pathways of degradation and biotransformation of environmental contaminants by numerous illustrations which make the information easier to understand for the readers. Each chapter is devoted to selected examples of microbial bioremediation supported by tables, and an extensive list of references for readers interested in learning further details about the subject matter. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers to professionals, policymakers, stockholders, practitioners, environmental engineers, soil scientists, and policymakers. In addition, the book serves as additional comprehensive material for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students who require a working knowledge and knowhow of ‘Omics’ involved in and required for environmental remediation of legacy and emerging contaminants, will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811943201
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    Textbook of Forensic Science (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Forensic sciences. ; Medical jurisprudence. ; Biomedical Research. ; Forensic Science. ; Forensic Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: Module 1_Introduction to Forensic Science & Crime -- Module 2_Criminalistics -- Module 3_ Forensic Biological Sciences -- Module 4_Forensic Physical Sciences -- Module 5_Forensic Chemical Sciences -- Module 6_Emerging fields in Trends in Forensics.
    Abstract: This textbook provides essential and fundamental information to modern forensics investigations. It discusses criminalistics and crime scene aspects, including investigation, management, collecting and packaging various types of physical evidence, forwarding, and chain of custody. It presents fundamental principles, ethics, challenges and criticism of forensic sciences and reviews the crime typologies, the correlates of crime, criminology, penology, and victimology. It provides a viewpoint on legal aspects, including types of evidence, the procedure in the court and scrutiny of the evidence and experts. The book summarizes forensic serological evidences such as blood, semen, saliva, milk-tears, sweat, vaginal fluids, urine, and sweat. It also provides an overview of forensic examination of different types of evidence and also includes comprehensive detailing of forensic ballistics including firearm classification, bullet comparison and matching. Further, it explores the examinations of drugs, chemicals, explosives, and petroleum products. It focuses on the various aspects of forensic toxicology, including the study of various poisons/toxins, associated signs and symptoms, a fatal dose /fatal period of poisons. The book also emphasizes digital and cyber forensics, including classification, data recovery tools, encryption and decryption methods, image, and video forensics. It is a useful resource for graduate and post-graduate students in the field of Forensic Science.
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    Pages: XV, 839 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819913770
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1377-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-1377-0
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    Crime Scene Management within Forensic Science : Forensic Techniques for Criminal Investigations (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Forensic sciences. ; Toxicology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Forensic Science. ; Toxicology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Forensic Dna Analysis: A Powerful Investigative Tool -- 2 “Crime Scene Management Within Forensic Science-Forensic Techniques For Criminal Investigations -- 3 Small Size, Big Impact: Insects For Cadaver Examination -- 4 Dermatoglyphics & Other Impressions: Deciphering The Potential Of A Unique Hominid Niche -- 5 Postmortem Toxicology: A facet of drugs of expedites crimes -- 6 Forensic Biology: A Passport For Biological Evidence -- 7 Sexual offences: Recent methods of Investigation -- 8 Investigation Of Disaster Victim Identification -- 9 Review On Clinical Forensic Medicine -- 10 Firearms and Ammunitions: A sentient approach in criminal investigation -- 11 Digital and Cyber Forensics: A Contemporary evolution in Forensic Sciences -- 12 Fire Investigation: Arson Or Accidental -- 13 Psychological Evaluations: An Indoor game of Criminal Minds -- 14 Competence of Evidences: A Pragmatic Approach in Court of Law -- 15 Penology: A friend or foe for criminal justice system -- 16 Chain Of Custody: Scaling The Investigation To The Event. .
    Abstract: This book, the second volume of Crime Scene Management in Forensic Sciences, reviews the role and impact of forensic evidence in criminal investigations. It also addresses the importance of post mortem examination in criminal cases. The book investigates the use of insects and arthropods to estimate post mortem intervals during forensic investigations. Further, it discusses the physiological effects of xenobiotics at the time of death, based on their concentration and distribution in the body at autopsy. Importantly, it also discusses digital forensic investigation, which can be used for the analysis of digital evidence produced at a court of law. Lastly, it defines the structure and legal framework of these forensic evidences for the effective administration of the criminal justice system. It is an excellent source of information for forensics scientists and legal professionals.
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    Pages: VIII, 418 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811666834
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6683-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-6683-4
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    Polymeric Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration : From Surface/Interface Design to 3D Constructs (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Biomaterials. ; Biomedical Research. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An Introduction to Scaffolds, Biomaterial Surfaces, and Stem Cells -- Part I. Structural Scaffolds and Bio-activation -- Chapter 2. Polymeric and Biomimetic ECM Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications -- Chapter 3. Versatile Hydrogels in Regenerative Medicine -- Chapter 4. Multilayer Microcapsules with Tailored Structures and Properties as Delivery Carriers for Drugs and Growth Factors -- Part II Biomaterials Surfaces/Interfaces and Bio-interactions. Chapter 5. Interactions of Biomaterial Surfaces with Proteins and Cells -- Chapter 6. Surface Modification of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds -- Chapter 7. Gradient Biomaterials and Their Impact on Cell Migration -- Chapter 8. Stem Cell Differentiation Mediated by Biomaterials/Surfaces -- Part III Regeneration of Some Clinic-Targeted Tissues -- Chapter 9. Cartilage Regeneration -- Chapter 10. Skin Regeneration -- Chapter 11. Regeneration of Blood Vessels -- Chapter 12. Cardiac repair and regeneration -- Chapter 13. Nerve Regeneration.
    Abstract: This book reviews state of the art of polymeric biomaterials for regenerative medicine and highlights advances in both fundamental science and clinical practice. It summarizes the latest techniques in polymeric scaffold fabrication, delivery carriers, physiochemical property modulation, as well as their influence on the adhesion and performance of biomolecules, cells, and tissues. It also describes methods for creating biofunctional surfaces/interfaces and subsequently modulating the host response to implantable materials. Lastly, it discusses the applications of biomaterials and constructs in soft-tissue regenerative medicine. It is a valuable resource for materials scientists and engineers wishing to identify research priorities to fulfill clinical needs and provides physicians with insights into emerging novel biomaterials. This integrated approach also offers engineering students a sense of the relevance of materials science in the development of novel therapeutic strategies. In the second edition, most of the chapters are updated according to the latest progress of this research field. A new chapter on nerve regeneration is also included.
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    Pages: VIII, 577 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819969487
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6948-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-6948-7
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    Emerging Anti-Aging Strategies (2023)
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    Keywords: Regenerative medicine. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Genetics. ; Epigenetics. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Biomedical Research. ; Genetics. ; Epigenetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Genetics and Epigenetics of Ageing and Age Associated Diseases -- Chapter 2. Coenzyme Q as an anti aging strategy -- Chapter 3. Autophagy as a Promising Therapeutic Target in Age-Associated Neurodegenerative Disorders -- Chapter 4. Glycolytic inhibitors as Caloric Restriction Mimetics (CRM) -- Chapter 5. Anti-aging and rejuvenation based on stem cell therapy -- Chapter 6. Novel strategies for metformin as an anti-aging drug in skin aging -- Chapter 7. Anti-inflammatory-dependent anti-aging strategies -- Chapter 8. Spermidine, an autophagy inducer, as a therapeutic anti-aging strategy -- Chapter 9. Melatonin in Aging and Aging Related Disorders -- Chapter 10. Intermittent fasting as an anti- aging strategy -- Chapter 11. The role of curcumin as an anti-aging compound -- Chapter 12. The Role of Telomerase Activators in Anti-Aging Strategies and Their Clinical Potential -- Chapter 13. Clinical Laboratories and Their Role in Anti-Aging Strategies -- Chapter 14. Antiaging strategies based on sirtuin activation -- Chapter 15. A vaccine for the pandemic of ageing? Conceptual and ethical issues -- Chapter 16. Cognitive and emotional ageing across the life span: Implications for building the cognitive reserve and resilience -- Chapter 17. Tissue reconstructive & regenerative medicine approach as an anti-ageing intervention: Relevance to age-induced Osteoarthritis -- Chapter 18. Age-Adjustment Expertise in Animal Models of Human Diseases.
    Abstract: The book focuses on the emerging anti-aging approaches for maintaining better health in old age. It provides a current understanding of the underlying principle, possible targets, implementation approaches, and efficacy of the various anti-aging strategies. The chapters include a wide range of topics incorporating the major advances in anti-aging strategies, including telomerase activation, stem cell therapy, autophagy induction, sirtuin activation, and dietary restrictions. Further, it discusses the epigenetic mechanisms underlying aging-related processes and epigenetic strategies to delay and reverse aging-related diseases. The book covers the strategy based on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for understanding the complexity of aging and restoring the functionalities of organ systems. It further presents the applications of melatonin supplementation-based anti-aging therapeutic intervention. Finally, the book reviews the ethical dimension of anti-aging intervention strategies. This book is immensely useful to scientists and researchers from various disciplines in the life sciences. .
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    Pages: XIV, 340 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811974434
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7443-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-7443-4
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    Antibody-Drug Conjugates and Cellular Metabolic Dynamics (2023)
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    Keywords: Biology Technique. ; Experimental immunology. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Immunological Techniques. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Medical Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Antibody-Drug Conjugates Basic Concepts and Structures -- Relationship between target and specific action of antibody-drugs conjugates -- The internalization and therapeutic activity of antibody drug conjugate -- The internalization and intracellular trafficking of ADC -- Distribution and metabolism of antibody-drug conjugates -- Application of Antibody fragments in ADCs -- Novel Targeting Carriers in Antibody-drug Conjugates -- Site-specified Conjugating Technology and Application -- Determination of drug-to-antibody ratio of ADCs -- Pharmacokinetic study of antibody-drug conjugates.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the related research achievements in Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and their cell metabolism kinetics. The book has three main parts. The first part describes the basic theory of ADCs, including the basic concept and structure of ADCs, and the relationship between the targets of ADCs and their specific functions. The second part mainly introduces the endocytosis and intracellular metabolism of ADCs, including the relationship between endocytosis and ADC activity, the endocytosis and intracellular transport of ADCs, the distribution and metabolism of ADC in vivo. Then it discusses the new formats and research technology of ADCs, including the application of miniaturized antibodies in ADC synthesis, novel carriers for ADC design, the technology and application of site-specific conjugation, and approaches for analyzing the drug: antibody ratio (DAR), the study of pharmacokinetics of ADCs. This book combines the basic theory with the research technology. It can be used as a reference book for students, teachers and researchers of biomedical field.
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    Pages: IX, 135 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811956386
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5638-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-5638-6
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    COVID-19 and Sleep: A Global Outlook (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Public health. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Neuroscience. ; Public Health. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The effect of sleep disruption and circadian misalignment on the immune system -- 2. Changes in the sleep and circadian pattern of sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 3. Anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic and their impact on sleep -- 4. Sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents -- 5.Sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents -- 6. Sleep disturbances among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 7. Sleep disturbances among patients with COVID-19 infection -- 8. Sleep patterns and sleep disturbances during the lockdown periods -- 9. Impact of COVID-19 Mobility Restrictions on Sleep and Wellbeing -- 10. COVID-19 vaccines and sleep disturbances -- 11. Sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic: structural inequity and racial disparity -- 12. The effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy and coping strategies on sleep disturbances during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 13. Sleep and circadian rhythm in post-COVID-19 patients -- 14. COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnea -- 15. The correlation between COVID-19 infection and restless legs syndrome -- 16. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on disorders of hypersomnolence -- 17. Sleep, Physical Activity, and Diet Patterns During COVID-19 Pandemic -- 18. Impact of screen time during the pandemic of COVID-19 on sleep habits -- 19. Dreams and nightmares during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 20. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep medicine services -- 21. Protocols for conducting sleep studies during pandemics -- 22. Management of hospital and home positive airway pressure machines during pandemics -- 23. Telemedicine and telemonitoring of sleep disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 24.Changes in Positive Airway Pressure Application and Practices in Patients with Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder during the COVID-19 Pandemic -- 25. Potential Therapeutic Effects of Melatonin on SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
    Abstract: This book examines the correlation of the coronavirus disease-19 [CE1] [AAS2] (COVID-19) infection with sleep, circadian rhythm, and sleep disorders. The chapters of the book explore sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with psychological distress and also review the prevalence of clinical cases of insomnia, anxiety, and depression in COVID-19 patients. The book further presents the correlation between sleep, circadian rhythms, and immunity that contributes toward more severe COVID-19. It summarizes the evidence on the interplay between circadian biology, sleep, and COVID-19. The chapters of the book discuss the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and adverse COVID-19 outcomes. Towards the end, the book presents studies on the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunotropic properties of melatonin and provides mechanistic insights into the potential therapeutic use of melatonin during the SARS-CoV-2 infection. The last chapter describes the publication output of sleep-related research during the pandemic and provides an overview and trends on sleep and covid-19 publication output. This book is an excellent source for neurologists, sleep specialists, and public health specialists.
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    Pages: XXVI, 430 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819902408
    Series Statement: Progress in Sleep Research,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0240-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-0240-8
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    Gut Remediation of Environmental Pollutants : Potential Roles of Probiotics and Gut Microbiota (2020)
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    Keywords: Food Microbiology. ; Environment. ; Environmental health. ; Pollution. ; Microbial ecology. ; Food Microbiology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Health. ; Pollution. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Gut microbiota -- Chapter 2: Probiotics and gut microbiota -- Chapter 3: Probiotics, gut microbiota and heavy metals -- Chapter 4: Probiotics, gut microbiota and pesticides -- Chapter 5: Probiotics, gut microbiota and antibiotics -- Chapter 6: Probiotics, gut microbiota and other persistent organic pollutants -- Chapter 7: Gut microbiota, probiotics and biological contaminants -- Chapter 8: Gut remediation -- Chapter 9: Prospective.
    Abstract: This book focuses on probiotics and gut microbiota, as well as their roles in alleviating the toxicity of various environmental pollutants, presenting the latest research findings and explaining advanced research methods and tools. At the same time, it offers suggestions for future research directions. Further, the book introduces readers to the concept of gut remediation, a potential approach to reducing environmental-pollutant toxicity in vivo, based on modulation of gut microbiota using probiotic supplements. Lastly it provides suggestions for further reading.
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    Pages: IX, 245 p. 22 illus., 20 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811547591
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4759-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4759-1
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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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    Systems Modeling (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Environment. ; Computer science. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Computer Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Systems Modeling -- Chapter 2. Crop Phenotyping -- Chapter 3. Statistics and Modeling -- Chapter 4. Dynamic Modeling -- Chapter 5. Models Calibration and Evaluation -- Chapter 6. Wheat crop modeling for higher production -- Chapter 7. Genetic Analysis -- Chapter 8. Sugarcane: Contribution of process-based models for understanding and mitigating impacts of climate variability and change on production -- Chapter 9. Forecasting of rainfed wheat yield in Pothwar using Landsat 8 satellite imagery and DSSAT -- Chapter 10. Methane production in dairy cows, inhibition, measurement and predicting models -- Chapter 11. Sunflower Modeling: A Review -- Chapter 12. Disease Modeling as a Tool to Assess the Impacts of Climate Variability on Plant Diseases and Health -- Chapter 13. Chickpea Modeling under Rainfed Conditions -- Chapter 14. Potato Modeling -- Chapter 15. Application of Generalised Additive Model for Rainfall Forecasting in Rainfed Pothwar Pakistan. .
    Abstract: Achieving food security and economic developmental objectives in the face of climate change and rapid population growth requires systems modelling approaches, for example in the design of sustainable agriculture farming systems. Such approaches increase our understanding of system responses to different soil and climatic conditions, and provide insights into the effects of various variable climate change scenarios, providing valuable information for decision-makers. Further, in the agricultural sector, systems modelling can help optimise crop management and adaptation measures to boost productivity under variable climatic conditions. Presenting key outcomes from crop models used in agricultural systems this book is a valuable resource for professionals interested in using modelling approaches to manage the growth and improve the quality of various crops. .
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    Pages: XI, 425 p. 152 illus., 101 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811547287
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4728-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4728-7
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    Microbial Engineering for Therapeutics (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Synthetic Biology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Synthetic Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Introduction to Microbial Engineering -- 1 Exploring the Potential of Microbial Engineering: The Prospect, Promise and Essence -- Part 2 Microbial Engineering Approaches -- 2 Role of System Biology in Microbial System -- 3 Synthetic Biology: Refining Human Health -- 4 Probiotic Engineering: A focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- 5 Engineering microbes for smart diagnostics & Lab on Chip -- 6 Bacteriophage and Virus Engineering -- 7 CRISPR Technologies: A tool for Engineering Microbes -- Part 3 Health Benefits -- 8 Recombinant Vaccines: The Revolution Ahead -- 9 Microbe-Host Metabolic Interaction- Probiotic Approach -- 10 Designer Microbes: Oncotherapy approach -- 11 The human gut microbiome in health, disease and therapeutics -- 12 Use of Engineered Bacteria for Production of Green Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals -- 13 Fat Fighting Microbes. Part 4 Innovation & Translation -- 14 Scale-up of engineering strain for industrial applications -- 15 Affordable therapeutics through Engineered Microbes -- 16 COVID-19: Lesson Learnt from Diagnostics to therapeutics. .
    Abstract: This book highlights the recent advances in the field of microbial engineering and its application in human healthcare. It underscores the systemic and synthetic biology approaches for engineering microbes and discusses novel treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases based on engineered probiotics. The book also reviews the different options and methods for engineering microbes, ranging from recombinant DNA technology to designing microbes for targeting specific sites and delivering therapeutics. Further, it discusses genetically engineered microorganisms for smart diagnostics and describes current approaches in microbial gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9-based tools. Lastly, it summarizes the potential applications of human microbiome engineering in improving human health and explores potential strategies for scaling-up the production of engineered microbial strains for commercial purposes, as well as the challenges. Given its scope, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, academics and entrepreneurs interested in understanding microbial engineering for the production of commercial products.
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    Pages: XI, 374 p. 45 illus., 44 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811939792
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3979-2
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    Nanomaterials and Biomedicine : Therapeutic and Diagnostic Approach (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Nanotechnology. ; Immunology. ; Human physiology. ; Stem cells. ; Biomedical Research. ; Nanotechnology. ; Immunology. ; Human Physiology. ; Stem Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Introduction to NanoScience, NanoTechnology, and NanoParticles -- Chapter 2_NanoScience and Bioprospecting -- Chapter 3_Nanomaterials and their use in Biomedicine -- Chapter 4_Nano scaffolds and Tissue Engineering -- Module 5_NanoScience Research in Regenerative Medicine -- Chapter 6_Nanomaterials in Food: Probiotics -- Chapter 7_Eco-compatible Single format Nanobioantibody -- Chapter 8_ NanoScience and DNA barcoding.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively reviews the history of nanotechnology, and describes the physiochemical properties of various nanoparticles and their biomedical applications. Covering the biotoxicity of nanoparticles, their bio-distribution and release kinetics, and their role in diagnosis, pre-clinical drug discovery and disease prevention, it also examines the application of nanoscaffolds in tissue engineering and as cell culture templates. Further, the book discusses several fabrication methodologies for regenerative medicine, and explores nanotechnology-based stem cell therapeutics, including stem cell transfection, stem cell delivery, and stem cell expansion for promoting tissue regeneration. Lastly, it addresses the use of DNA barcoding technology from nanosamples for the detection, identification and validation of emerging pathogens, biodiversity and ancient remnants of living specimens, and highlights various strategies for the plant-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles. Given its scope, it is a valuable reference resource for graduate students and researchers interested in understanding the diverse range of biomedical applications of nanoparticles. .
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    Pages: XVIII, 134 p. 13 illus., 11 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811552748
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5274-8
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    Handbook of Millets - Processing, Quality, and Nutrition Status (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Biomedical Research. ; Food Science. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Millets-an Overview -- Chapter 2. Millet Cultivation an Overview -- Chapter 3. Millet Storage and Pest Management -- Chapter 4. Major Millets Processing -- Chapter 5. Minor millet processing and its impacts on composition -- Chapter 6. Chemistry of Millets: Major and Minor Constituents -- Chapter 7. Nutritional properties of millets: neglected cereals with potentials to combat malnutrition -- Chapter 8. Post-harvest Treatments and Storage of millets -- Chapter 9. Millet Milling Technologies -- Chapter 10. Effect of Processing on Functional Characteristics, Physiochemical Properties, and Nutritional Accessibility of Millets -- Chapter 11. Emerging Technologies in Millet Processing -- Chapter 12. Millet Food Products -- Chapter 13. Byproducts from Millet Processing Industry -- Chapter 14. Quality Standards for Millets -- Chapter 15. Millet Industry Scenario -- Chapter 16. Toxins in Millets.-.
    Abstract: The book offers an updated perspective on the unique characteristics of millets. Millets are consumed for their health/nutritional benefits, and in the preparation of specialty foods for target groups – from pediatrics to geriatrics. Recent trends suggest the importance of millet in the human diet due to their nutritional importance, ability to grow in high temperatures and drought conditions, and their resistance to pests and diseases. This book highlights different types of millet and discusses their properties as well as nutritional and anti-nutritional values. In addition, the book also provides information on the physiochemical properties, future prospects, current methodologies, and agricultural practices. The last few parts cover the emerging technologies in millet processing, by-products utilization, quality standards, and the current millet industry scenario. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the status of millet processing, quality, and nutraceutical product manufacture. The book is a resourceful read for students and researchers in food sciences, as well as industry experts.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811672248
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7224-8
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    Biology of Vascular Smooth Muscle : Vasoconstriction and Dilatation (2022)
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    Keywords: Human physiology. ; Physiology. ; Internal medicine. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Human Physiology. ; Physiology. ; Internal Medicine. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Architecture of the vessel wall -- Ultrastructure of vascular smooth muscle -- Vascular endothelium -- Electrical and mechanical properties of vascular smooth muscle -- Biochemistry of the contractile proteins of smooth muscle -- Metabolism of vascular smooth muscle -- Neurotransmitters -- Endothelium-derived factors -- Local metabolic factors -- Shear stress, myogenic response, and blood flow autoregulation -- Intracellular Ca2+ regulation -- Regulation of myosin light chain phosphorylation -- Cyclic AMP signaling -- Cyclic GMP signaling -- MicroRNAs and vasoreactivity -- Extracellular vesicles as unique signaling messengers -- Genetic and epigenetic modification -- Coronary vasoreactivity -- Cerebral vasoreactivity -- Pulmonary vasoreactivity -- Renal vasoreactivity -- Hypoxic vasoreactivity -- Ageing and vasoreactivity.
    Abstract: This book provides a concise yet comprehensive review of the morphological, biochemical, electrical, mechanical, and metabolic properties of vascular smooth muscle, the regulation of vascular activities and the intracellular signaling involved. It particularly focuses on newly identified vasoactive agents, enzymes and transduction mechanisms. It also discusses the latest findings in the regulation of cerebral, coronary and pulmonary circulation as well as vascular activity under hypoxia and ageing. The second edition intends to update the contents of the first edition with the latest achievements in the regulation of vascular activities from biochemical, structural, genetic, physiological, and pharmacological aspects. In addition, two new chapters related to microRNA and extracellular vesicles have been added to reflect their newly discovered important roles in vascular activities. The contraction and dilatation activities of vasculature are of fundamental importance for maintaining circulation homeostasis and adapting to physiological changes. Over the last four decades, there have been significant advances in our understanding of the biochemical, structural, genetic, physiological, and pharmacological aspects of vascular activity regulation, and these insights into the responsiveness of blood vessels under normal and pathophysiological conditions help to provide valuable weapons in the fight vascular diseases. The book is of interest to researchers and graduate students, both in basic research and in clinic settings, in the field of vascular biology.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811971228
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7122-8
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    Grant writing for medical and healthcare professionals (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Research Methodology. ; Clinical medicine Research. ; Biomedical Research. ; Research Skills. ; Clinical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section I: Understanding Grant Writing: What is your Aim (Ambition-Interest-Mission), and what you want to do -- What is a grant? How to prepare for writing a grant proposal application -- Funders Perspective: What the funding body expects from researchers? -- Funding organizations for science and healthcare -- Obtaining letters of support -- Section II: The process for grant writing: Writing a Grant Proposal for a Single Centre Study: step-by-step approach -- Budgeting the project-detailing the required funding and expenditure -- Proving the competency of the researcher and the adequacy of the infrastructure to carry out the research -- Agreement and MOU – ethical and legal aspects of funding for healthcare research -- Write an impressive cover page (Covering letter) and abstract for the grant proposal application -- Surveillance plan and site visit – Roles and rights of the researcher and the funding agency -- Sources of funding and acknowledgment – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines -- Writing a grant proposal for a Collaborative study -- Checklist for grant proposal – Mandatory elements -- Tips for improvising the chance of getting the grant -- Dealing with The Rejected Grant Proposal- Learning From The Mistakes -- Section III: Grant writing for specific regional funding organizations: Preparing a grant proposal for medical research in the UK -- Preparing a grant proposal for the USA -- Preparing a Grant Proposal for Australia -- Proposal Writing for Grant Application in Malaysia -- Grant writing for other Asian countries.
    Abstract: Conducting research requires resources to meet the research need. The resources in the research institutes/ centers are often inadequate, limiting the research outcome. Research grants help overcome those limitations and help the researchers carry out quality research without any restriction. Grant proposal writing is an essential skill to be mastered by every researcher. However, the majority of the medical schools, except the few research institutes, do not have a structured learning module for obtaining grants. On most occasions, the skill of writing grant proposals goes by self-learning. For students, it is burdening due to the tremendous time consumed to learn the craft of writing the grant proposal and the exhausting clinical and academic work. This book is carefully prepared to keep in mind the difficulties faced by the young researchers and the students concerning choosing a funding agency, grant makers' expectations, budgeting, surveillance and site visits, rights of the researcher and the funding agency, and ethical and legal aspects of obtaining the grant. The book also covers the alternate plan for partial funding or interruption of the financing, reporting the source of funding and acknowledgment, good clinical practice guidelines, and dealing with the rejected grant proposal. The research projects are often dropped or modified extensively due to the limited resources in the existing facility. The researchers are forced to compromise the research objective due to expensive requirements. There is a shortage of awareness regarding the availability of funding and grant for the conduct of research. Even if the researchers are aware of obtaining the financing, there is a lack of training in grant proposal writing, which is essential in getting the research funding. This book on grant proposal writing for medical and healthcare professionals covers such difficulties and deficiencies. It will provide complete companionship from knowing the funding agency to obtaining the grant. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811970184
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    Plant Phenolics in Sustainable Agriculture : Volume 1 (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Climatology. ; Environment. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Salicylic acid-mediated salt stress tolerance in plants -- Chapter 2. Biotechnology for Extraction of Plant Phenolics -- Chapter 3. Exploitation of Plant Phenolics in Animal Farming -- Chapter 4. FLAVONES AND FLAVONOLS: BIOACTIVITIES AND RESPONSES UNDER LIGHT STRESS IN HERBS -- Chapter 5. Interactive Biology of Auxins and Phenolics in Plant Environment -- Chapter 6. Bioavailability and Nutritional analysis of Flavonoids -- Chapter 7. Newly Identified Phenolic Compounds from Different Plant Families -- Chapter 8. Phenolic alleochemicals from crops and weed management -- Chapter 9. Phenolic Compounds against Fungal and Viral Plant Diseases -- Chapter 10. Phenolic compounds from medicinal herbs: their role in animal health and diseases: A new approach for sustainable welfare and development -- Chapter 11. Phenolics- A game changer in the life cycle of plants -- Chapter 12. Phenolics as plant protective companion against abiotic stress -- Chapter 13. Phenolics: A key defence Secondary Metabolite to Counter Biotic Stress -- Chapter 14. Phenolics From Agro-Industrial By-Products -- Chapter 15. Plant Phenolics and Post Harvesting Technologies -- Chapter 16. Plant Phenolics as Natural Preservatives in Food System -- Chapter 17. Plant phenolics for overcoming multidrug resistance in human fungal pathogen -- Chapter 18. Plant Phenolics: their biosynthesis, regulation, evolutionary significance and role in Senescence -- Chapter 19. Plant phenolics under water deficit conditions: Biosynthesis, accumulation and physiological roles in water stress alleviation -- Chapter 20. Plants as Biofactories for Phenolic Compounds -- Chapter 21. QUANTITATIVE GENETICS AND THE GENETIC BASIS FOR POLYPHENOLICS TRAIT IN PLANTS -- Chapter 22. Role of Phenolic Compounds in Plant Defensive Mechanisms -- Chapter 23. Role of Salicylic Acid in Biotic and Aboitic Stress Tolerance in Plants -- Chapter 24. Root Phenolics Profile Modulates Microbial Ecology of Rhizosphere -- Chapter 25. Defensive role of plant phenolics against pathogenic microbes for sustainable agriculture.
    Abstract: This book presents the latest research on plant phenolics, offering readers a detailed, yet comprehensive account of their role in sustainable agriculture. It covers a diverse range of topics, including extraction processes; the role of plant phenolics in growth and development; plant physiology; post-harvesting technologies; food preservation; environmental, biotic and abiotic stress; as well as nutrition and health. Further the book provides readers with an up-to-date review of this dynamic field and sets the direction for future research. Based on the authors’ extensive experience and written in an engaging style, this highly readable book will appeal to scholars from various disciplines. Bringing together work from leading international researchers, it is also a valuable reference resource for academics, researchers, students and teachers wanting to gain insights into the role of plant phenolics in sustainable agriculture.
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    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4890-1
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    Exploring Synergies and Trade-offs between Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Environment. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Plant biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Conservation Biology. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Achieving Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change: Clash of the Titans or Alignment of the Stars? -- Chapter 2. Climate Change, Hunger and Food Security in Asia with special reference to Sri Lanka: Can the SDGs be Achieved by 2030? -- Chapter 3. The Status of Climate Variability and Food Accessibility: A Case of Households in Gauteng Province, South Africa -- Chapter 4. Climate resilient mariculture technologies for food and nutritional security -- Chapter 5. Climate change and adaptation: Recommendations for agriculture sector -- Chapter 6. Integrated Farming Systems: Climate Resilient Sustainable Food Production System in the Indian Himalayan Region -- Chapter 7. Adaptation mechanism of methylotrophic bacteria to drought condition and its strategies in mitigating plant stress caused by climate change -- Chapter 8. Synergies and Trade-offs between Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals in the Context of Marine Fisheries -- Chapter 9. Increasing Synergies between Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Energy Policy -- Chapter 10. Ensuring Domestic Water Security for Cities under Rapid Urbanisation and Climate Change Risks -- Chapter 11. Improving Water Productivity for Smallholder Rice Farmers in the Upper West Region of Ghana: A Review of Sustainable Approaches -- Chapter 12. Synergies between climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem function and services, indirect drivers of change and human well-being in forests -- Chapter 13. Climate change projections of current and future distributions of the endemic Loris lydekkerianus (Lorinae) in peninsular India -- Chapter 14. Climate Change, Air Pollution and SDG 3: An Indian Perspective -- Chapter 15. Empowerment of fisherwomen through marine farming.
    Abstract: The existential environmental crisis prompted the United Nations to formulate the Millennium Development Goals at the turn of the 21st century in order to embark on an era of sustainable development. The progress and deficiencies in achieving the Millennium Development Goals provided impetus to the intelligentsia and policymakers to map out the pertinent goals for a sustainable growth trajectory for humanity and the planet. The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted in September 2015, took the shape of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets. In effect, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals focus on protecting the earth's life support systems for intra- and inter-generational equity and for development that is rooted in sustainability science. Attaining these goals is an uphill task; nevertheless, scientific knowledge, trans and interdisciplinary inquiries, concerted global action and capacity building would provide an enabling environment for achieving the SDGs. This book explores the synergies and trade-offs between climate change management and other SDGs. It highlights the policy imperatives as well as the interrelations between combating climate change and its impacts (SDG 13) and food and nutritional security (SDG 2), water security (SDG 6), soil security (SDG 15), energy security (SDG 7), poverty eradication (SDG 1), gender equality (SDG 5), resilient infrastructure (SDG 9), and sustainable and resilient cities (SDG 11).
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    ISBN: 9789811573019
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    Role of Microorganisms in Pathogenesis and Management of Autoimmune Diseases : Volume II: Kidney, Central Nervous System, Eye, Blood, Blood Vessels & Bowel (2022)
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    Keywords: Immunology. ; Diseases Causes and theories of causation. ; Autoimmunity. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Immunology. ; Pathogenesis. ; Autoimmunity. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I: HUMAN MICROBIOME, VACCINES AND AUTOIMMUNITY -- Chapter 1. Autoimmunity and Microbiome -- Chapter 2. The vaccines induced autoimmunity -- Chapter 3. COVID-19 and Autoimmunity -- Chapter 4. The protective discourse between infections and autoimmunity -- PART II: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE KIDNEY DISEASES & ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY -- Chapter 5. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody- (ANCA)- Associated Vasculitis -- Chapter 6. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of IgA Vasculitis and IgA Nephropathy -- Chapter 7. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of immune mediated glomerulopathies -- Chapter 8. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Autoimmune Addison’s Disease (ADD) -- PART III: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) DEMYELINATING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES -- Chapter 9. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) -- Chapter 10. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) -- Chapter 11. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Neuromyelitis Optica -- Chapter 12. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) -- PART IV: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES (IBDs) -- Chapter 13. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Ulcerative colitis (UC) -- Chapter 14. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Crohn’s disease (CD) -- Chapter 15. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Pouchitis -- Chapter 16. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Coeliac Disease -- PART V: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE BLOOD & BLOOD VESSEL DISORDERS -- Chapter 17. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome (Hughes syndrome) -- Chapter 18. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Behçet Disease (BD) -- Chapter 19. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Immune Thrombocytopenia -- PART VI: MICROORGANISMS IN PATHOGENESIS & MANAGEMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE EYE DISEASES -- Chapter 20. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Autoimmune Uveitis -- Chapter 21. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Autoimmune Retinopathy (AIR) -- Chapter 22. Microorganisms in pathogenesis and management of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) -- Chapter 23. The influence of the microbiome and genetic associations on immune functions and on autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases -- Chapter 24. Current challenges in research with exploring the microbial pathomechanisms of Autoimmune diseases -- Chapter 25. Future therapeutic prospects in dealing with autoimmune diseases: Treatment Based on the Microbiome Model.
    Abstract: This book, which is the second volume of Role of Microorganisms in Pathogenesis and Management of Autoimmune Diseases, provides comprehensive coverage on how microbial pathogens can subvert our immune system into responding against self and resulting in autoimmune diseases. In particular, the book covers the different aspects of linking gut microbiota dysbiosis with autoimmune mechanisms involved in disease development to identify future effective approaches based on the gut microbiota for preventing these autoimmune diseases. Contributions in the book focus on the role of microbiota/probiotics and their distinct mechanisms exerted in the management of autoimmune diseases of the kidney, central nervous system, eye, blood vessel, and bowel. This could help in better understanding to design of therapeutic strategies that can be deployed to prevent these autoimmune diseases. The book has an interdisciplinary appeal and scholars with an interest in immunology, medical microbiology, and nutritional sciences will value its contribution. Overall, the book gives new dimension and insight into the aspects of microbial role in autoimmune disease pathogenesis.
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    ISBN: 9789811948008
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    Prebiotics, Probiotics and Nutraceuticals (2022)
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    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Clinical medicine Research. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Pharmacology. ; Clinical Research. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Potentiality of Probiotics in Inactivation of Tetrodotoxin -- Chapter 2. Therapeutic Strategy for the Deterrence of COVID-19 with Relevance to Probiotics -- Chapter 3. Plant based Bioactive compounds in Cancer Therapeutics -- Chapter 4. Therapeutic Strategy for the Deterrence of COVID-19 with Relevance to Probiotics -- Chapter 5. Probiotics as efficacious therapeutic option for treating gut-related diseases: molecular and immunobiological perspectives -- Chapter 6. The progressive development of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics research, and its multipurpose use in the ornamental fishery -- Chapter 7. The commercial perspective of probiotics, and bioremediating components in aquaculture pond management: A Case Study -- Chapter 8. Prebiotics as promising therapeutics for treating gut-related disorders : Biochemical and Molecular Perspectives -- Chapter 9. Prebiotics and Probiotics as Functional Foods: Prospect and Promises in Metabolic Diseases. Chapter 10. Implications of probiotics and prebiotics on immune functions -- Chapter 11. Recent Trends in Natural Medicines and Nutraceuticals Research -- Chapter 12. Nutraceuticals-are alternative to modern medicines- Chapter 13. Socio-Economic Study of Prospective of probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic for sustainable development of aquaculture in Indian Sunderban -- Chapter 14. Drosophila melanogaster as an in-vivo model for the investigation of host microbiota interaction -- Chapter 15. Prospectives of Prebiotics, Probiotics and Synbiotics for Sustainable Development of Aquaculture.
    Abstract: The book titled ‘Prebiotics, Probiotics and Nutraceuticals’ is expected to direct many emerging research pathwaysneed at local and global levels for nutrition and food supplements for developing immunity for healthy life. This volume incorporates sixteen seminal papers on issue based research and their practical applications covering latest information and progress on different area of nutritional supplement research fight against disease. The book highlights the frontier issues and applications in nutritional biotechnology with wide coverage of the themes like Potentiality of Probiotics in Inactivation of Tetrodotoxin, Therapeutic Strategy for the Deterrence of COVID-19 with Relevance to Probiotics and Prospectives of Prebiotics, Probiotics and Synbiotics for Sustainable Development in Aquaculture.Plant based Bioactive compounds in Cancer Therapeutics, Recent Trends in Natural Medicines and Nutraceuticals Research, Probiotics as efficacious therapeutic option for treating gut-related diseases: molecular and immune-biological perspectives, The progressive development of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics research, and its multipurpose use in the ornamental fishery, The commercial perspective of probiotics, and bioremediating components in aquaculture pond management: A Case Study andPrebiotics as promising therapeutics for treating gut-related disorders : Biochemical and Molecular Perspectives. Prebiotics and Probiotics as Functional Foods: Prospect and Promises in Metabolic Diseases, Implications of probiotics and prebiotics on immune functions. Recent Trends in Natural Medicines and Nutraceuticals Research, Nutraceuticals are alternative to modern medicines, Socio-Economic Study of Prospective of probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic for sustainable development of aquaculture in Indian Sunderban. This book will be very useful for the scholars, biotechnologists, agricultural scientists, nutritionist, medical doctors, researchers, teachers and students in the emerging field of biotechnology.
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    Pages: XVI, 340 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811689901
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8990-1
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    Molecular Hydrogen for Medicine : The Art of Ancient Life Revived (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Human physiology. ; Medical sciences. ; Life sciences. ; Biomedical Research. ; Human Physiology. ; Health Sciences. ; Life Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I What is Molecular Hydrogen Medicine? -- Chapter 1 The power of hydrogen molecules uncovered -- Chapter 2 Development of Molecular Hydrogen Medicine -- Chapter 3 From the front-line of research – Interviews -- Chapter 4 Physiological effects of the hydrogen molecule -- Chapter 5 Some fundamental properties of hydrogen and water -- Chapter 6 Functions of heavy water in living organisms -- Chapter 7 The future of Molecular Hydrogen Medicine -- Part II Tracing the History of Life and Hydrogen -- Chapter 8 The genesis of life in the world of hydrogen, Eons ago- Chapter 9 Drastic changes of living organisms in the oxygen age -- Chapter 10 Since the appearance of humans.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive account of the current status of molecular hydrogen medicine, a young field that emerged with the discovery that inhalation of hydrogen gas leads to the elimination of harmful reactive oxygen species in rats. Various physiologic effects have since been demonstrated, and possible medical applications identified. Numerous clinical projects have now been undertaken, yielding startling results. Despite this, molecular hydrogen medicine remains underappreciated among the medical community at large. The author aims to rectify this situation by fairly but critically evaluating the potential clinical benefits based on the latest scientific research. In addition, the observed physiological effects of hydrogen gas are considered within the broad context of the evolution of life on earth, offering new perspectives and helping to place molecular hydrogen medicine legitimately within the framework of life sciences. Written in an accessible manner, the book will be of value to students, researchers, clinicians, and the general public.
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    Pages: XI, 179 p. 89 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811571572
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7157-2
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    Biomedical Translational Research : From Disease Diagnosis to Treatment (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Diagnosis. ; Molecular biology. ; Cancer. ; Biomedical Research. ; Clinical Genetics. ; Diagnosis. ; Molecular Biology. ; Cancer Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Age-Rage Stress In The Pathophysiology Of Atherosclerosis And Its Treatment -- Chapter 2. Stem Cells In Dermatology: What The Future May Hold -- Chapter 3. Current Advances And Future Avenues In Endocrinology -- Chapter 4. Autologous Conditioned Serum In Lumbar And Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review -- Chapter 5. Bench To Bedside In Ophthalmology -- Chapter 6. Rapid Eye Movement In Sleep And Dream Sleep -- Chapter 7. Novel Cellular-Stress Models With Implications In Understanding And Treating Ent Pathologies -- Chapter 8. Respiratory Disorders : Contemporary Issues In 2020 -- Chapter 9. Discovery Of Hepatitis Viruses And Two Nobel Prizes : A Tale Of Observations Serendipity Collaboration Research Institute Inter Predated And Game Changing Innovation. Chapter 10. Conventional And Modern Approaches For Clinical And Laboratory Diagnosis Of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 11. Gut Microbes In Cardiovascular Diseases -- Chapter 12. Heart Failure – Future Perspectives -- Chapter 13. IL-10 : A Key Molecular In The Mitigation Of Heart Failure -- Chapter 14. Gene Therapy In Liver Disease : Challenges And Outcomes -- Chapter 15. Interrupting Crystal To Calculus Conversion : The Future Of Research In Urolithiasis -- Chapter 16. Stem Cells – Medical Marvel In Management Of Kidney Diseases -- Chapter 17. Deciphering The Code Of Male Infertility : Genetic Tests, Counselling And Molecular Basis Of Spermatogenic Failure -- Chapter 18. Translational Epidemiology In Cancer Research : The Less Travelled Path -- Chapter 19. Adenosine Pathway In Genitourinary Malignancies: A Promising Immunotherapeutic Target -- Chapter 20. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors In Cancer Therapy: A Ray Of Hope -- Chapter 21. Recent Developments In The Immunotherapeutic Approaches For Cancer Treatment. Chapter 22. Thrombotic Complications In Women : Risks And Prevention -- Chapter 23. Biomedical Science And Women Health -- Chapter 24. Advances In The Role Of Macronutrients In Human Health And Diseases.
    Abstract: The second volume of the Biomedical translational research discusses advancements in biomedical research for understanding the pathophysiology of various diseases towards improving diagnosis and treatment. It presents the integration of molecular-based technologies, clinical genomics, and medical informatics to improve diagnostic and treatment strategies. Further, the book reviews molecular genomics approaches for diagnosis and managing tuberculosis. It also covers the innovative strategies for cancer treatment through targeting metabolic pathways, tumor microenvironment, cancer stem cells, and immune cells. It also illuminates novel strategies for heart failure diagnosis and therapeutic approaches for the treatment of heart failure. It discusses improvements in translational research for discovery of new diagnostic tests, identifying novel biomarkers and drugable targets, and predicting optimal treatments based on understanding the underlying molecular basis of the disease. Lastly, it reviews the preclinical models of restenosis and their application and limitation in the evaluation of device-based interventional technologies for the treatment of coronary artery diseases.
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    ISBN: 9789811688454
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8845-4
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    Advances in Hydrogen Sulfide Biology (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Physiology. ; Life sciences. ; Pharmacology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Physiology. ; Life Sciences. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Metabolism of endogenous H2S and its metabolites -- A common molecular switch for H2S to regulate multiple protein targets -- The protective role of H2S in the heart -- The proangiogenic effects of H2S -- H2S and the immune system -- Protection of H2S on the neurons -- The role of H2S in the metabolism of glucose and lipids -- Regulation of the ion channels by H2S -- The epigenetic mechanisms for H2S signalling -- The development of H2S donor.
    Abstract: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has emerged as an important gas signalling molecule in a series of organs/tissues, on the diseases of which it plays protective roles, such as proangiogenic effects in ischemic tissues, antiapoptotic effects in the cardiomyocytes, regularization of fatal arrhythmia in myocardial infarction, amelioration of inflammation in autoimmune diseases, modification of neuronal transmission, increase in sodium excretion from the kidney, and amelioration of insulin resistance, etc. This book focuses on the effect of hydrogen sulfide in cardiovascular system, immune system, nervous system, kidney, as well as on the metabolism of glucose and lipids and regulation of ion channels and so on. This book also provides the advances in the understanding of endogenous H2S metabolism and H2S protein targets, as well as H2S donors. It will benefit researchers in both academics and industry working on the underlying mechanism of H2S field and the future of translational medicine of H2S.
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    ISBN: 9789811609916
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1315
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0991-6
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    B Cells in Immunity and Tolerance (2020)
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    Keywords: Immunology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Allergy. ; Immunology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Allergology.
    Description / Table of Contents: B cell development and maturation -- B cell receptor signalling -- Involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in BCR signaling as a second messenger -- Germinal center reaction -- Memory B cells in local and systemic sites -- Regulation of plasma cell differentiation -- Regulation of humoral immune responses and B cell tolerance by the IgM Fc receptor -- Regulatory B cells -- Diversified IgA-bacteria interaction in gut homeostasis -- Primary antibody deficiencies -- B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases -- B cell lymphomas.
    Abstract: This book contains twelve chapters contributed by prestigious international experts who are at the forefront of B cell research, and aims to provide a cutting-edge and comprehensive overview of all aspects of B cells, including B cell development, maturation and activation, germinal center reaction, memory and plasma cell differentiation, and antibody-mediated positive and negative regulation of humoral immune responses. There are also three chapters describing human diseases caused by B cell abnormalities, including primary antibody deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, and B cell malignancies. We hope that this book will become a standard and routine reference for both basic researchers and clinicians.
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    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1254
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3532-1
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    Introduction to Agroecology (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Applied ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Applied Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Agriculture and its anthropocentric sciences -- Chapter 2. Natural ecosystems vs Agroecosystems -- Chapter 3. Soils as the Basis for Cultivated Ecosystems -- Chapter 4. Water as the basis for cultivated ecosystems -- Chapter 5. Linking Agroecosystems to Food Systems -- Chapter 6. Agroecosystem health and services -- Chapter 7. Agroecology and hunger -- Chapter 8. Wastes or resources in agroecosystems? -- Chapter 9. Global climate change and ag-riculture -- Chapter 10. Agrobiodiversity and agroecosystem stability -- Chapter 11. Domestication in agricultural systems -- Chapter 12. Animal welfare: a good life for animals -- Chapter 13. Forage based production systems -- Chapter 14. Cereal based cropping systems -- Chapter 15. Vegetable based production systems -- Chapter 16. Fruit and nut production systems -- Chapter 17. Aquaculture production systems -- Chapter 18. Environmental innovations in urban ecosystems -- Chapter 19. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): from theory to application -- Chapter 20. Organic agriculture: a model for sustainability -- Chapter 21. Integrated Agroecosystem Management -- Chapter 22. Employing an Agroecological Approach to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals- a Case Study from China.
    Abstract: This textbook applies basic concepts of ecology to address critical issues regarding food and agricultural systems. The intended audience is first year undergraduate students; it may also benefit higher-level undergraduates with an interest in agriculture and ecology. The level of science and general knowledge reflects this target group. The text is divided into five sections with 22 chapters in all. Each chapter has its own student learning objectives. The first two sections, “Context of Agroecology” and “Basics of Agroecosystems,” provide a sound basis for the further study of agriculture from an ecological standpoint. Section 3, “Digging Deeper into Agroecosystems,” explores the related issues of hunger, wastes, climate change, and biodiversity. It is suggested that students study these three sections before proceeding to section 4 or 5. Section 4, “Application of Agroecosystem Concepts,” introduces students to agricultural production and challenges them to use the concepts and ideas from the first three sections to critically evaluate such production systems. Section 5, “Agroecosystem Management,” brings the coverage full circle by examining global solutions and opportunities from both a scientific and social economic standpoint. Particularly these last four chapters offer both food for thought and inspiration for further work. The book’s goal is not to provide a comprehensive literature review; rather, it offers extensive data on and a stimulating analysis of the topic. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811588365
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8836-5
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    Oxidative Stress : Human Diseases and Medicine (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Pharmacology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Oxidative stress and anti-oxidant strategies in human diseases -- Oxidative stress in the tumorimmune microenvironment -- Oxidative stress-mediated stem cell aging -- Stress proteins: Biological functions, human diseases and virus infections -- Importance of mitochondrial quality controls in Parkinson’s disease: the potential interplay of mitochondrial unfolded protein response and mitophagy -- Autophagy in cellular stress responses -- Cysteine metabolism in cancer progression and therapy resistance -- Stress and circadians -- ROS, glucose and lipid metabolism -- Drug repurposing: An avenue towards stress medicine in cancer therapy -- Redox regulation of metabolic enzymes in cancer -- Stress and inflammation -- Oxidative stress in cell signaling and cell fate determination under glucose starvation.
    Abstract: This book offers a systematic review of the cutting-edge knowledge in stress medicine. Cellular redox imbalance, resulting from overproduction of reactive oxide species (ROS), leads to oxidative stress and subsequent occurrence and development of many diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, pain, etc. In addition, ROS can induce post-translational modification of proteins and play roles through redox signaling pathways. In this book, the authors attempt to re-define the key concepts in oxidative stress, such as oxidative eustress and oxidative distress, revisit the pivotal signaling of oxidative stress in human diseases, and discuss the debate in current anti-oxidant strategies, such as natural products and drug repurposing. This book serves as a reference to graduate students and researchers in this growing field.
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    Pages: VI, 323 p. 43 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811605222
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0522-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-0522-2
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    Inflammation and Metastasis (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Human physiology. ; Immunology. ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Human Physiology. ; Immunology. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 General Thinking About Inflammation -- Chapter 2 Inflammation from the Standpoint of Leukocytes -- Chapter 3 Vessels and Coagulation -- Chapter 4 Sterile Inflammation -- Chapter 5 Issue of Self and Non-self -- Chapter 6 Extension of Endogenous Field -- Chapter 7 Evidence for Existence of Endogenous TLR4 Ligands -- Chapter 8 Autoinflammatory Disorders -- Chapter 9 Cancer in General -- Chapter 10 Basic Research -- Chapter 11 Tumor Microenvironment -- Chapter 12 Whole-Body Matter -- Chapter 13 Premetastatic Microenvironment -- Chapter 14 What Is Homeostasis? -- Chapter 15 Explanation of Metastasis by Homeostatic Inflammation -- Chapter 16 Therapeutic Potential.
    Abstract: This book, now in a thoroughly revised and updated second edition, provides the latest information on cancer metastasis from the perspective of inflammation and presents new ideas on the complicated mechanisms of metastasis and potential therapeutic targets. Key features include discussion of mechanisms recently identified to be involved in the resolution phase of inflammation, presentation of the latest evidence regarding the roles of endogenous TLR4 ligands in metastasis, and thorough explanation of the concept of homeostatic inflammation and current understanding of the significance of its dysregulation for metastasis. Structure-based thinking is another important element of the book, and it is proposed that inflammation forms a functional triangle with angiogenesis and coagulation, at the center of which cancer is located. Examples of the many additional specific topics covered in this edition include the functional involvement of new types of RNA in cancer, the insights offered by recent advances in bioinformatics, and the potential of a casein kinase 1α inhibitor in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. The book will be a valuable update and resource for both experienced and younger researchers. Homeostasis, originated from an idea of internal milieu by Claude Bernard, is eventually maintained by endogenous elements. The essential features of inflammation are leukocyte mobilization and increased vascular permeability, which could take place in many homeostatic or physiological conditions at low levels. Homeostatic inflammation is a concept to explain pathological settings such as metastasis in which irrespective of its level those inflammatory features are misused with endogenous molecules (see Chap. 14,15). As inflammation comprises many biological fields, targeting a single molecule for a disease could potentially make a therapeutic contribution to other diseases. For example, one focus is applied here to the roles of calprotectin in lung metastasis, which is implicated in psychiatric disorders and COVID-19 as shown by recent evidence.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811617577
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1757-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-1757-7
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    BioSensing, Theranostics, and Medical Devices : From Laboratory to Point-of-Care Testing (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanomedicine. ; Biomedical Research. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Biosensing: Material, methods and principle of detection -- Chapter 2_Biosensing applications in the development of medical devices -- Chapter 3_Theranostics: basic principles -- Chapter 4_Material and technique advancements in the development of theranostic products -- Chapter 5_Medical device development strategies -- Chapter 6_Research aspects for the development of medical devices -- Chapter 7_Biosensor-based commercialized point-of-care devices -- Chapter 8_Medical devices in clinical set up -- Chapter 9_Clinical validation of medical devices -- Chapter 10_Regulatory steps involved in the validation of medical devices -- Chapter 11_Protocol for registration process of point-of-care device at FDA or equivalent agencies -- Chapter 12_Opportunities and challenges in medical device development -- Chapter 13_Prospective journey of the research idea from laboratory to the user in the clinic. .
    Abstract: This book provides up-to-date information on the prototypes used to develop medical devices and explains the principles of biosensing and theranostics. It also discusses the development of biosensor and application-orientated design of medical devices. In addition to summarizing the clinical validation of the developed techniques and devices and the regulatory steps involved in their commercialization, the book highlights the latest research and translational technologies toward the development of point-of-care devices in the health care. Lastly, it explores the current opportunities, challenges and provides troubleshooting on the use of biosensors in precision medicine. The book is helpful for researchers and medical professionals working in the field of clinical theranostics, and medical-device development wanting to gain a better understanding into the principles and processes involved in the development of biosensors.
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    Pages: IX, 376 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811627828
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2782-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2782-8
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    Translational Informatics : Sports and Exercise Medicine (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Sports sciences. ; Medical informatics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Sport Science. ; Health Informatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Ontologies and Knowledge Graphs for Exercise Medicine -- Chapter 2. Participatory exercise medicine and personalized healthcare -- Chapter 3. Integration of genetic and phenotyping data for sports medicine -- Chapter 4. Microbiota, sports and exercise medicine -- Chapter 5. Human immune system and exercise medicine: current process and future directions -- Chapter 6. Circadian Rhythm and Personalized Exercise -- Chapter 7. Data-driven Exercise Medicine for Cardiovascular Disease -- Chapter 8. Physical Activities and Prevention of Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Chapter 9. Exercise guidelines for cancer patients -- Chapter 10. Diabetes as a metabolic disease and translational exercise medicine informatics.
    Abstract: The book provides readers the informatics and data-driven models for the discovery of personalized excise prescriptions applied to different cases. Overdiagnosis or over-treatment often happened since the complex interaction among the lifestyle, genetic, and environmental factors. Sports and exercise are reported efficient to prevent or reduce the risk of diseases, but the interactions between sports/exercise and disease are personalized and complex. Translational informatics is a powerful paradigm and it promotes the transfer of big data, knowledge and models to the precision application of sports to prevent diseases. Sports and exercise may have different effects on diverse diseases including cancers, neurodegenerative disease, and cardiovascular diseases, etc. This book covers many modern informatics models such as ontologies, knowledge graphs, blockchain, participatory medicine, semantic artificial intelligence, big data modeling, and so on. It also describes the challenges for the sports and exercise medical data sharing and standardization, the privacy protection of data as well as the integration of data from genomic level to physiological phenotype level. This book will be helpful to the readers who are interesting in sports and exercise medicine, healthcare, big data modeling, artificial intelligence in medicine and healthcare. .
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    Pages: IX, 234 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811691621
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9162-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9162-1
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    Marine Biomaterials : Drug Delivery and Therapeutic Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biomaterials. ; Pharmacy. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Pharmacology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biomaterials. ; Pharmacy. ; Translational Research. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Marine biopolymers for oral delivery of drug -- Chapter 2. Marine polymer based nanocarriers for drug delivery application -- Chapter 3. Alginate: A promising biopolymer in drug delivery system -- Chapter 4. Chitosan Based Nanocomposite as Targeted drug delivery Carrier -- Chapter 5. Marine Biopolymer Based Oral In situ Gel: Drug Delivery Applications -- Chapter 6. Marine biopolymers for transdermal drug delivery -- Chapter 7. Marine polysaccharides for skin drug delivery: hydrogels and microneedles solutions -- Chapter 8. Marine collagen: promising biomaterial in delivery of therapeutics for cancer therapy -- Chapter 9. Chitosan based gel for ocular drug delivery. Chapter 10. Marine based biopolymers for central nervous system drug delivery -- Chapter 11. Marine Biopolymers Based Anticancer Drug Delivery Systems -- Chapter 12. Marine-Derived polysaccharides: prospects for future pharmaceuticals and drug delivery systems.
    Abstract: This book is focused on marine based biomedical carriers for delivery of therapeutics. Marine biomaterials and bio-based carriers show wide applications in pharmaceutical as well as biomedical fields for delivery of small and large molecules. Biomaterial-based composites, scaffolds or matrix systems are promising systems for controlled and prolonged release of drug in target site and control the premature release of drugs or bioactive compounds. This book discusses the targeted delivery of drugs and therapeutic applications. It also describes the use of marine biopolymers in cancer therapy. Different chapters describe the tissue engineering techniques to develop these carriers. The marine biomaterial-based systems are widely used for tissue engineering, and biomedical imaging. This book is meant for industry experts, students and researchers in the area of pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering and material science and pharmacology.
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    Pages: X, 453 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811647871
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4787-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-4787-1
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    Nanoscale Engineering of Biomaterials: Properties and Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Proteins. ; Biomaterials. ; Nanomedicine. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biomaterials-Proteins. ; Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 -- 1 Interactions between the physiological environment and titanium-based implant materials – from understanding to control -- 2 Nanoscale surface Engineering and Characterization of Biomaterial -- 3 Progress of Nanotechnology-based Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers -- 4 Biomaterials: Types and Applications -- Part 2 -- 5 Additive Manufacturing of Ti and its alloy-based Bioimplants for Orthopaedic Applications -- 6 Physico-chemical Modifications of Magnesium and Alloys for Biomedical Applications -- 7 Metallic Foams in Bone Tissue Engineering -- 8 Surface modification of metallic biomaterials for cardiovascular cells regulation and biocompatibility improvement -- 9 Advancement of spinel ferrites for biomedical application -- Part 3 -- 10 Functionalized 3D bioactive polymeric materials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine -- 11 Polymer matrixes used in wound healing applications. 12 Conductive Polymers for Cardiovascular Applications -- 13 Engineered polymeric materials/nanomaterials for growth factor/drug delivery in bone tissue engineering applications -- 14 Surface engineering of polymeric materials for bone tissue engineering -- 15 Antibacterial Surface Modification to Prevent Biofilm Formation on Polymeric Biomaterials -- 16 Polymer Surface Engineering in the Food Packaging Industry -- 17 Polymeric Membranes in Waste-water Treatment -- 18 Functionalized Fluoropolymer Membrane for Fuel Cell Applications -- Part 4 -- 19 Bioceramics for Biomedical Applications -- 20 Applications of nanomaterials in the textile industry -- 21 Properties and characterization of advanced composite materials -- 22 Properties and characterization of advanced composite materials -- 23 Nano composites application in sewage treatment and degradation of persistent pesticides used in agriculture -- 24 Biomimetic Mineralization of Electrospun PCL based Composite Nanofibrous Scaffold for hard tissue Engineering. .
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in a wide range of biomaterials for the development of smart and advanced functional materials. It discusses the fundamentals of bio-interfacial interactions and the surface engineering of emerging biomaterials like metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, and composites/nanocomposites. In turn, the book addresses the latest techniques and approaches to engineering material surfaces/interfaces in, e.g., implants, tissue engineering, drug delivery, antifouling, and dentistry. Lastly, it summarizes various challenges in the design and development of novel biomaterials. Given its scope, it offers a valuable source of information for students, academics, physicians and particularly researchers from diverse disciplines such as material science and engineering, polymer engineering, biotechnology, bioengineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering for various commercial and scientific applications.
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    Pages: X, 704 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811636677
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3667-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-3667-7
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    Novel Technologies in Biosystems, Biomedical & Drug Delivery (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Drug delivery systems. ; Genetics Research. ; Imaging systems in biology. ; Biology Technique. ; Biomedical Research. ; Drug Delivery. ; Genetics Research. ; Biological Imaging. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Editorial: Biosystems -- 2. Potential of Biotechnology in cancer management -- 3. Biosimilars: Promising and Rapidly Emerging Biotherapeutics -- 4. Applications of Nanomaterials in Medicine: Current status and future scope -- 5. Biomedical Applications of Nanofluids in Drug Delivery.
    Abstract: The book gives an insight into the theoretical background, conceptual understanding, latest developments, and applications in the field of pharmaceuticals in general and drug design, discovery, biosystems, and biomedical and drug delivery technologies in particular . Knowledge is drawn from various disciplines such as Chemistry, Biology, Material Science and Engineering, Statistics, Biomedicine, and Genetics . A host of applications like bio-imaging, novel biological agents, testing, characterization and validation of drugs, computer-based models in drug design, and application of statistical tools in data analysis, design, and development of drug delivery systems, and ecosystems are dealt with in detail. The said book undoubtedly confirms the requirements of the postgraduate students, research scholars, academicians, scientists, and researchers from the academia, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical engineering domain. The book covers a conceptual understanding of the exploration of drugs in tandem with intended uses, sound ecosystem development, and carriers for drug and supplement delivery.
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    Pages: XX, 289 p. 58 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819952816
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5281-6
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    The Quintessence of Basic and Clinical Research and Scientific Publishing (2023)
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    Keywords: Clinical medicine Research. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Drug delivery systems. ; Medical Ethics. ; Clinical Research. ; Biomedical Research. ; Drug Delivery. ; Medical Ethics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The Roadmap to Research: Fundamentals of a Multifaceted Research Process -- Chapter 2. Processes involved in the generation of novel ideas -- Chapter 3. Creativity and critical thinking contribute to scholarly achievement -- Chapter 4. Writing protocols in Pharmacological studies -- Chapter 5. Basics of Designing General Toxicology Studies -- Chapter 6. General design considerations in Reproductive and developmental toxicity studies -- Chapter 7. Genetic toxicology studies -- Chapter 8. Rodent Carcinogenicity Studies.-Chapter 9. Designing studies in pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry -- Chapter 10. Experimental protocols in phytochemistry and natural products: an ever-evolving challenge -- Chapter 11. Drug substance/ product quality analysis (Quality assessment) -- Chapter 12. Drug Delivery Systems: Lipid Nanoparticles Technology in Clinic -- Chapter 13. Pharmacokinetic studies for drug development -- Chapter 14. New Alternative Methods in drug safety assessment -- Chapter 15. Animal models for the study of human disease -- Chapter 16. Physiologically based Pharmacokinetic Modelling in Drug Discovery and Clinical Development: A Treatise on Concepts, Model Workflow, Credibility, Application and Regulatory Landscape -- Chapter 17. Design and conduct of pharmacokinetics studies influenced by extrinsic factors -- Chapter 18. Specific Populations: Clinical Pharmacology Considerations -- Chapter 19. Impact of genetic variation on drug response.-Chapter 20. Phases of clinical trials -- Chapter 21. Common clinical trial designs -- Chapter 22. Elements of clinical trial protocol design -- Chapter 23. Good clinical practice in clinical trials, substantial evidence of efficacy, and interpretation of the evidence -- chapter 24. Grandfathered Drugs of 1938 in the United States -- Chapter 25. General overview of the statistical issues in clinical study designs -- Chapter 26. Introduction to pharmacoepidemiology and its application in clinical research -- Chapter 27. Pharmacovigilance through phased clinical trials, post-marketing surveillance and ongoing life cycle safety -- Chapter 28. The design and statistical analysis of randomized pre-clinical experiments -- Chapter 29. Descriptive and Inferential Statistics in Biomedical Sciences: an overview -- Chapter 30. Principles and applications of statistics in biomedical research: parametric and non-parametric tests including tests employed for Post-hoc analysis -- Chapter 31. Artificial intelligence generative chemistry design of target-specific scaffold-focused small molecule drug libraries -- Chapter 32. Artificial intelligence technologies for clinical data pharmacoanalytics. Case studies on Alzheimer’s disease -- Chapter 33. Bioinformatics: Theory and Application -- Chapter 34. Drug targets and drug discovery research -- Chapter 35. Role of Nonclinical Programs in Drug Development -- Chapter 36. Drug repurposing: strategies and study design in bringing back old drugs to the mainline -- Chapter 37. Empowering knowledge on efficient literature search: an overview of biomedical search engines and databases -- Chapter 38. Literature Reviews: An Overview of Systematic, Integrated, and Scoping Review -- Chapter 39. How To Create A Bibliography -- Chapter 40. Publication metrics /Bibliometrics -- Chapter 41. How to write a scientific paper -- Chapter 42. Preparing and structuring a manuscript for publication -- Chapter 43. Writing a scientific article -- Chapter 44. How to Present Results in a Research Paper -- Chapter 45. Communicating results of quantitative research -- Chapter 46. How to Efficiently Write a Persuasive Discussion Section -- Chapter 47. Submitting a manuscript for publication, the peer review process, and getting past the gatekeepers -- Chapter 48. Writing a Postgraduate or Doctoral Thesis: A Step-by-Step Approach -- Chapter 49. Poster presentation at scientific meetings -- Chapter 50. Strategies for the preparation and delivery of oral presentation -- Chapter.-51. Grant Process and Peer Review ─ US National Institutes of Health System -- Chapter 52. Rigor and specifics in writing research proposal -- Chapter 53. Writing research grant proposals ─ from an Indian Perspective -- Chapter 54. Funding opportunities (resources) in biomedical sciences: Indian perspective -- Chapter 55. Mentorship in biomedical sciences -- chapter 56. Commercializing the technology – transitioning from the academic lab to the market -- Chapter 57. Patent law fundamentals for biomedical scientists -- Chapter 58. Research integrity: responsible conduct of research -- Chapter 59. Publication integrity, authorship, and misconduct.
    Abstract: The book, intended for biomedical researchers, attempts to foster a comprehensive understanding of the elements that impact scientific research, such as clinical trial design, communication, and publication methods. It introduces the process of idea generation and creative/critical thinking, leading to the development of key concepts that coalesce into theoretical constructs and working hypotheses. The book systematically delineates research phases associated with a bench-to-bedside translational approach, providing the full depth and breadth of drug discovery and development: design, synthesis, and optimization of drug candidates interacting with targets linked to diseases, as well as clinical trial design to acquire substantial evidence of efficacy and safety for candidate drugs in the target patient population. New and evolving topics such as artificial intelligence, machine and deep learning, drug repurposing approaches, and bioinformatics, are incorporated into the text as these features are becoming integrated into drug research and development. Additionally, it covers publication strategies, including literature search, manuscript preparation, data presentation, relevant discussion, editorial processes, elements of peer review, and bibliometrics. Finally, the book addresses grantsmanship, key strategies for building effective networks, mentorships, maintaining research integrity, and forging career advancement opportunities, including entrepreneurship.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819912841
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1284-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-1284-1
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    Study of Ecological Engineering of Human Settlements (2020)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Applied ecology. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Applied Ecology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Environmental problems of human settlements and countermeasures based on ecological engineering -- Soil environmental deterioration and ecological rehabilitation -- Amelioration and utilization of saline-alkali land -- Forestry ecological engineering in coastal saline-alkali soils -- Mined lands reclamation by vegetation restoration -- Soil Improvement and Vegetation Construction Technology in Abandoned land of Copper Mining Area -- Discussion on non-point source pollution and control in water source areas -- Impact of landscape pattern changes on water quality -- Eco-village construction and pollution control effect analysis -- Discussion on the overall planning of forest town construction in Simen Town, Yuyao City -- Study on the construction mode of rural human settlement forest in the eastern Zhejiang plain -- Evaluation of air negative ion effect in rural human settlement forests -- Determination of air anion level in Shanghai coastal shelter forests -- Effects of different greening modes of expressways on air environment -- Research on noise reduction effect of green belts on expressway -- Biodiversity protection technology in the construction of rural landscape -- Impacts of rural Fengshui forest construction on biodiversity -- Distribution characteristics of plant diversity in rural habitats-case study in Xiaoluxia village Index.
    Abstract: This book analyzes the theory of ecological engineering of human settlements and provides case studies on the improvement of degraded lands and vegetation restoration, especially focusing on saline-alkali land, abandoned land, water source areas, and the impact of green belts on noise and air quality on the highways. In addition, it discusses the issue of biodiversity conservation strategies in rural landscape construction and demonstrates experiment measurement and field survey methods. The results obtained are supplemented by numerical calculations, presented in the form of tables and figures. As the first monograph on this subject, the book provides a wealth of ideas and resources for researchers, professionals and practitioners in the field of human settlements.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811513732
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1373-2
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    Contemporary Environmental Issues and Challenges in Era of Climate Change (2020)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Environmental health. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Environmental monitoring. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Health. ; Conservation Biology. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Ecosystem health and dynamics: An indicator of Global Climate Change -- Chapter 2. A comprehensive evaluation of heavy metals contamination in foodstuff and associated human health risk: a global perspective -- Chapter 3. Climate change impact on forest and agro-biodiversity: A special reference to Amarkantak Area, Madhya Pradesh -- Chapter 4. Agriculture sustainability and climate change nexus -- Chapter 5. Heat Stress in crops: Driver of climate change impacting global food supply -- Chapter 6. India’s major subsurface pollutants under future climatic scenarios: Challenges and remedial solutions -- Chapter 7. Phosphorus sorption characteristics of the surface sediments from industrially polluted GBPS reservoir, India -- Chapter 8. Spatio-temporal variations of precipitation and temperatures under CORDEX Climate Change Projections: A Case study of Krishna River Basin, India -- Chapter 9. Microorganisms in maintaining food and energy security in a world of shifting climatic conditions -- Chapter 10. Engineering Photosynthetic Microbes for Sustainable Bioenergy Production -- Chapter 11. Ensuring energy and food security through solar energy utilization -- Chapter 12. A Conceptual Framework to Social Life Cycle Assessment of e-Waste Management: a case study in the city of Rio de Janeiro -- Chapter 12. Unsustainable management of Plastic Wastes in India: A threat to global warming and climate change -- Chapter 14. Assessment of public acceptance of the establishment of a recycling plant in Salfit district, Palestine -- Chapter 15. An overview of the technological applicability of plasma gasification process -- Chapter 16. Natural Gas Hydrates: Possible Environmental Issues.
    Abstract: Over the last few decades, unprecedented global population growth has led to increased demand for food and shelter. At the same time, extraction of natural resources beyond the Earth’s resilience capacity has had a devastating effect on ecosystems and environmental health. Furthermore, climate change is having a significant impact in a number of areas, including the global hydrological cycle, ecosystem functioning, coastal vulnerability, forest ecology, food security, and agricultural sustainability. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), only immediate and sustained action will prevent climate change causing irreversible and potentially catastrophic damage to our environment. This book presents various scientific views and concepts, research, reviews, and case studies on contemporary environmental issues in changing climate scenarios and highlights different adaptation measures. Increasing awareness of modern-day patterns of climate change, it addresses questions often raised by environmental scientists, researchers, policymakers and general readers. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789813295957
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9595-7
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    Polarization Remote Sensing Physics (2020)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Atmospheric science. ; Environment. ; Physics. ; Geographical Information System. ; Atmospheric Science. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Applied and Technical Physics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Physical rationale of polarized remote sensing -- Remote sensing of ground objects 1: physical characteristics of multi-angle polarized reflectance -- Remote sensing of ground objects 2: multispectral chemical characteristics of surface polarization reflection -- Remote sensing of ground objects 3: Surface roughness and density structure of polarization reflectance -- Remote sensing of land surfaces 4: Signal-to-background high contrast ratio filtering of polarimetric reflections -- Remote sensing of land surfaces 5: Characteristics of radiative transfer on surface polarization -- Atmospheric remote sensing 1: the nature and physical characteristics of the full-sky polarization pattern -- Atmospheric remote sensing 2: Neutral point areas of atmospheric polarization and land-atmosphere parameter separation -- Atmospheric remote sensing 3: atmospheric polarization characteristics and multi-angular three-dimensional chromatography -- New areas in polarization 1: bionic polarization for automatic navigation using the Earth’s polarization vector field -- New areas in polarization 2: remote sensing for advanced space exploration and global change research.
    Abstract: This book elaborates on the physical principles of polarization remote sensing. It explains the reflective characteristics of surface objects and atmosphere separately, including theory, experiment, instrument and application. In addition, it introduces how polarization remote sensing works in advanced research programs as it can be used in aviation, astronomy, disaster risk prevention and navigation fields. This book serves as a fundamental and comprehensive reference for researchers and students.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811528866
    Series Statement: Springer Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2886-6
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    Global Climate Change and Environmental Policy : Agriculture Perspectives (2020)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental health. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Environmental Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Ecological Thinking and Agricultural Sustainability -- Chapter 2. Climate Policy -- Chapter 3. Vulnerability Assessment of the Agro Based Households to Climate Change in the Bundelkhand Region and Suggesting Adaptation Strategies -- Chapter 4. Strategies for Scaling up the Adoption of Organic Farming towards Building Climate Change Resilient Communities -- Chapter 5. Managing Climate Risk in a Major Coffee-Growing Region of Indonesia -- Chapter 6. Global Climate Change and Biofuels Policy: Indian Perspectives -- Chapter 7. Climate Change, Water Resources, and Agriculture: Impacts and Adaptation Measures -- Chapter 8. Mitigating enteric methane emission from livestock through farmer friendly practices -- Chapter 9. Timber Based Mixed Farming/Agroforestry Benefits: A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers in Limpopo Province, South Africa -- Chapter 10. Agriculture, landscape and food value chain transformation as key engines in climate change mitigation: A review of some low carbon policy options and implementation mechanisms -- Chapter 11. Weather Based Automated Agro Advisories: An option to improve sustainability in farming under climate and weather vagaries -- Chapter 12. Climate smart agriculture: Assessment and adaptation strategies in a changing climate -- Chapter 13. Climate Change and Farmers’ Adaptation: Extension and Capacity Building of Small-holder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa -- Chapter 14. Climate Change and Gender Policy -- Chapter 15. Climate Change Assessment for Current and Future Agricultural Scenario. .
    Abstract: Global climate change threatens human existence through its potential impact on agriculture and the environment. Agriculture is climate-sensitive, and climate variability and climate change have net negative impact on it. Additionally, the agricultural landscape is affected by monoculture and agro-biodiversity loss, soil fertility depletion and soil loss, competition from biofuel production, crop yield plateaus and invasive species. Nevertheless, the global agricultural production system has to meet the food demands from the growing human population, which is set to exceed 10 billion by 2050. This book discusses the impacts of climate change on agriculture, animal husbandry and rural livelihoods. Further, since agriculture, forestry and other land-use sectors contribute about 10–12 gigatonnes of CO2-equivalent per year, it argues that agricultural policy must dovetail adaptation and mitigation strategies to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. This calls for a reformative and disruptive agricultural strategy like climate-smart agriculture, which can operate at all spatio-temporal scales with few modifications. The book also redefines sustainable agriculture through the lens of climate-smart agriculture in the context of the sustainability of Earth's life- support system and inter- and intra-generational equity. The climate-smart agriculture approach is gaining currency thanks to its inherent positive potential, and its goal to establish an agricultural system which includes "climate-smart food systems", "climate-proof farms", and "climate-smart soils". Climate-smart agriculture provides a pathway to achieve sustainable development goals which focus on poverty reduction, food security, and environmental health. .
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    Pages: XIII, 435 p. 129 illus., 92 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811395703
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9570-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9570-3
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    Sustainable Bioeconomy : Pathways to Sustainable Development Goals (2021)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental management. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental Management. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Exploring the economics of the circular bioeconomy -- Chapter 2.The role of culture and moral responsibility in facilitating a sustainable bioeconomy -- Chapter 3. Social and economic contribution of the bioeconomic sector in Ecuador: A methodological approach -- Chapter 4. Biobutanol Production from Agricultural Biomass -- Chapter 5. Valorization of biowastes into food, fuels and chemicals - towards sustainable environment, economy and society -- Chapter 6. Sustainable biorefinery technologies for agro-residues: challenges and perspectives -- Chapter 7. Biotechnological Interventions for Production of Flavour and Fragrance Compounds -- Chapter 8. Phytochemicals for the management of stored product insects -- Chapter 9. Assessing the impact of indigenous knowledge systems on sustainable agriculture: A case study of the selected communities in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan, Gauteng Province, South Africa -- Chapter 10. Tropical biological natural resource management through integrated bio-cycles farming system -- Chapter 11. Biopesticides for Pest management -- Chapter 12. Renewable energy for a low carbon future: Policy perspectives -- Chapter 13. TNAU Energy Soft 2016: An efficient energy audit tool to identify energy saving technologies for sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 14.Mechanism for Improving the Sustainability of Homestead Food Gardens in the Gauteng Province, South Africa -- Chapter 15. Assessment of Potassium Nutrient Balance in Agricultural Farming System: A Pathway to Sustainable Production of Crops.
    Abstract: Sustainable development is the most important challenge facing humanity in the 21st century. The global economic growth in the recent past has indeed exhibited marked progress in many countries. Nevertheless, the issues of income disparity, poverty, gender gaps, and malnutrition are not uncommon in the global landscape, in spite of the upward growth of the economy and technological advances. This grim picture is further exacerbated by our growing human population, unmindful resource use, ever-increasing consumption trends, and changing climate. In order to protect humanity and preserve the planet, the United Nations issued the “2030 agenda for sustainable development,” which includes but is not limited to sustainable production and consumption practices, e.g. in a sustainable bioeconomy. The hallmark of the sustainable bioeconomy is a paradigm shift from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a biological-based one, which is driven by the virtues of sustainability, efficient utilization of resources, and “circular economy.” As the sustainable bioeconomy is based on the efficient utilization of biological resources and societal transformations, it holds the immense potential to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This book shares valuable insights into the linkages between the sustainable bioeconomy and Sustainable Development Goals, making it an essential read for policymakers, researchers and students of environmental studies. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811573217
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7321-7
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    Introduction to Environmental Mineralogy (2023)
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    Keywords: Mineralogy. ; Environment. ; Geology. ; Mineralogy. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Environmental Property of Minerals-1205 -- Chapter 2 Environmental Effects of Tunnel Structure Minerals-0113 -- Chapter 3 Photoactivity of Mn Oxides on Earth’s Surface-1230 -- Chapter 4 Redox Activity of Iron Sulfide and Mn Oxide-0106 -- Chapter 5 Interaction Between Fe & Mn-Bearing Minerals and Microbes-1230 -- Chapter 6 Photocatalytic reduction effects of sphalerite and native sulfur-1213 -- Chapter 7 Photocatalytic oxidation effects of rutile-1213 -- Chapter 8 Interactions between Semiconducting Minerals and Microbes-1209 -- Chapter 9 Human Pathological Mineral Features-1213 -- Chapter 10 Infrared Effect of Minerals-0107.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the environmental property of minerals including mineralogical record of environmental changes, mineralogical influence on the environmental quality, mineralogical evaluation of the environment, mineralogical processing of environmental pollutants and interaction between minerals and microbes. Understanding of the environmental property of minerals is a good supplementary to the traditional concept of “mineral”. By demonstrating plenty of case studies with easy-to-understand figures and tables, this book introduces the environmental effects of interaction between minerals and microbes, physiological and ecological effects of biomineralization, reductive precipitation property of iron sulfide minerals, photocatalytic reduction property of sphalerite, photocatalytic oxidation property of rutile, tubular structure property of chrysotile, tunnel structure property of K-feldspar tetrahedron, tunnel structure property of cryptomelane octahedron, nano property of cryptomelane, crystallization property of jarosite, interaction between semiconducting minerals and microbes, pathological mineralization of human body, mineralogical processing of inorganic pollutants, mineralogical degradation of organic pollutants, mineralogical purification of smoke-type pollutants, mineralogical evaluation of soil environmental quality, mineralogical prevention and control of waste pollutants and mineralogical processing of mine tailings. The book is written for environmental mineralogist as well as postgraduates majoring in environmental science.
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    Pages: XV, 265 p. 227 illus., 111 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811977923
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7792-3
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    SeaCities : Urban Tactics for Sea-Level Rise (2021)
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Environment. ; Natural disasters. ; Environmental management. ; System theory. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Natural Hazards. ; Environmental Management. ; Complex Systems.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Inter-national examples of Water Hazards -- 3. Tactics and examples against sea-level rise -- 4. Application of tactics in scenarios -- 5. From risks to opportunities Outcome, outlook.
    Abstract: This book presents and discusses a strategy which includes four approaches to dealing with the risk of sea-level rise and other water hazards. It also offers opportunities for cities to explore urban extensions such as marine estates, aquatic food production systems, new sea related industries, maritime transport developments, new oceanic tourist attractions, and the designation of additional coastal ecological zones. The urban interface between Sea and Cities generates, therefore, both burning issues and valuable opportunities and raises the question of whether it is possible to solve the former by exploiting the latter?
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811587481
    Series Statement: Cities Research Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8748-1
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    Aligning Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies in Asia (2021)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Bioclimatology. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 An Introduction to Co-benefits: Core Concepts and Applications -- Part I Quantitative Modeling of Climate co-benefits and Sustainable Development -- 2 Urban Sustainable Development Index: Comparative Analysis of Low Emission Strategies in urban areas -- 3 A quantitative model for forecasting energy demand and CO2 emissions in Pakistan, towards a sustainable energy system -- 4 Multiple benefits assessment of the utilization of high-efficiency Heat Only Boilers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia -- Part II Co-benefits of Climate Change Mitigation Strategies -- 5 Quantifying and integrating co-benefits of renewable energy policies in South Korea -- 6 The Co-benefits of Renewable Energy Policies in Japan: Barriers and Ways Forward -- 7 Quantifying and integrating the co-benefits of solar energy in China -- Part III New Perspectives on Co-benefits -- 8 Biodiversity Co-benefits: Narrowing the Gap between Analysis and Action -- 9 Creating Social Co-benefits for Sustainable and Just Society -- 10 Enabling Japan’s low-emissions technology collaboration with Southeast Asia: The role of co-innovation and co-benefits.
    Abstract: This book provides policymakers, researchers, and other interested audiences with knowledge on how to quantify and integrate and advance co-benefits in their decisions. It begins with an introductory chapter that provides an overview of the concept of co-benefits. This followed by a section that details quantitative approaches to estimate co-benefits, particularly in cities. A third section presents a series of case studies from the energy sector in Northeast and Southeast Asia. A final section focuses on new perspectives on co-benefits from linking climate change with biodiversity, social justice, and through new models of co-innovation. The book is particularly timely as many countries in Asia seek to achieve objectives in the national climate policies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The climate emergency poses an increasingly severe threat to the health and well-being of more than a billion people in Asia. Policymakers in the region have sought to curb this threat by adopting clean energy, energy efficiency, and other sectoral policies. In some cases, these policies can bring additional benefits beyond mitigating climate change. These so-called “co-benefits” --ranging from improved air quality to better health to socioeconomic equity--could not only offset the costs of climate mitigation but also make Asia’s development more sustainable. Yet all too frequently policymakers lack the analytical methods and practical experiences to incorporate co-benefits into their decisions. This has created difficulties in aligning climate and sustainable development policies in Asia.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811601354
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0135-4
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    Political Economy of China’s Climate Policy (2022)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Physical geography. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: An Economic Analysis of China's Climate Policy -- China’s Balance of Emissions Embodied in Trade: Approaches to Measurement and Allocating International Responsibility -- Low Carbon Transformation -- Adapting to the Carrying Capacity, Ensuring Ecological Safety -- Post-Paris Process: A Transformational Breakthrough Is Still Needed.
    Abstract: This book covers major advances in China’s climate policy over the past decade and presents theoretical approaches to climate justice and low-carbon transformation from a Chinese perspective. It analyzes the political economy of China’s climate policy, and subsequently addresses the following major aspects: carbon emissions and human rights, equity and carbon budgets, economic analysis of low-carbon transformation, economics of adaptation to climate change, and international climate regime building. .
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    Pages: XV, 324 p. 39 illus., 7 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811687891
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8789-1
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    Water and Life in Tonle Sap Lake (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Environmental Management. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Lake and Livelihoods: Threats to Their Sustainability -- Chapter 3. Fish Resources: Its Importance and Challenges -- Chapter 4. Governance and Human–Nature Relation -- Chapter 5. Zoning and Its Impacts on Governance -- Chapter 6. Climate and Rainfall -- Chapter 7. Inundation and Water Surface Temperature: Satellite-Based Observation -- Chapter 8. Hydrology of the Inflow River Basins -- Chapter 9. Groundwater and Surface Water Exchange in the Lake Basin -- Chapter 10. Improvement of a Hydrological Model Performance by Satellite Rainfall Product -- Chapter 11. Flood Pulse and Water Level -- Chapter 12. Discharge Measurement and Hydraulic Characteristics in the Tonle Sap River -- Chapter 13. Mathematics and Numerics of a Two-Dimensional Local Inertial Equation -- Chapter 14. Numerical Simulation of Hydrodynamics Using the Two-Dimensional Local Inertial Equation -- Chapter 15. Hydrodynamic Properties Characterized by Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Simulation -- Chapter 16. Flow Regime of a Floating Village Using a Three-Dimensional Hydraulic Model -- Chapter 17. Sediment and Suspended Solids: Spatiotemporal Dynamics -- Chapter 18. Total Suspended Solid Dynamics Revealed by Long-term Satellite Image Analysis -- Chapter 19. Sediment Resuspension and its Relation to Flood Pulse -- Chapter 20. Sediment Loads from Tonle Sap Lake Tributaries -- Chapter 21. Physico-Chemical Properties of Suspended Solids and Sediment -- Chapter 22. Basin-wide Distribution of Water Quality -- Chapter 23. Basic Physicochemical Water Quality—Spatiotemporal Distribution -- Chapter 24. Nutrient Availability and Phosphorus Dynamics -- Chapter 25. Phosphorus Dynamics—Modeling and Simulation -- Chapter 26. Chemistry of Groundwater in the Floodplain -- Chapter 27. Bacterial Communities: Their Dynamics and Interactions with Physicochemical Factors -- Chapter 28. Microcystin Production and Oxidative Stress -- Chapter 29. Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria -- Chapter 30. Antibiotic Resistance of Intestinal Bacteria -- Chapter 31. Primary Production -- Chapter 32. Flooded Forests -- Chapter 33. Aquatic Fauna and Aquaculture -- Chapter 34. Waterbirds -- Chapter 35. Chemical Analysis of Heavy Metals and Pesticides: Pretreatment -- Chapter 36. Heavy Metals -- Chapter 37. Residual Pesticides -- Chapter 38. Heavy Metal Accumulation in Fish -- Chapter 39. Pesticide Residues in Vegetables from Provinces around Tonle Sap Lake -- Chapter 40. Water Use, Sanitation, and Health Conditions in Villages on/around the Lake -- Chapter 41. Health Risk Assessment of a Floating Village Based on a Three-Dimensional Hydraulic Model -- Chapter 42. Virus Removal by Poly Aluminum Chloride and Calcium Hypochlorite -- Chapter 43. Impact of Climate Change on the Hydrological Regime of Tonle Sap Lake -- Chapter 44. Projection of Land Use and Land Cover in the Lake Basin -- Chapter 45. Permissible Phosphorus Load -- Chapter 46. Effects of Environmental Factors on Eutrophication -- Chapter 47. Application of a Sorbent Derived from Lake Sediment and Bivalve Shells for Phosphorus Removal -- Chapter 48. Management of Flooded Forests and Fish Resources -- Chapter 49. Transdisciplinary Research Collaboration for Environmental Conservation -- Chapter 50. Recommendations for Further Research and Environmental Management.
    Abstract: This book describes the water, wildlife, and livelihood of Tonle Sap Lake and its basin in Cambodia, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. It comprehensively elucidates the processes underlying the dynamic, productive, and unique ecosystem, covering the major environmental and administrative components such as climate, water flow and storage, sediment, nutrient, flora, fauna, floating villages, management, and governance. Anthropogenic impacts including climate change on the lake are also highlighted. This book serves as a guidebook to multiple audiences, including professionals and academicians. It is beneficial to the university students and lecturers, researchers, freelancers, and policymakers in analyzing, interpreting, and taking action for the environmental conservation of the lake environment. In addition, this is the first comprehensive book on evidence-based research and policy-relevant experience and knowledge about Tonle Sap Lake. For instance, the content will assist the policymakers and researchers in setting management policies and practices, especially for large shallow lakes and developing countries. It can also be used as a textbook in environmental science and engineering at undergraduate and graduate levels worldwide in understanding and synthesizing new research directions relevant to the water environment.
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    Pages: XVIII, 525 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811666322
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6632-2
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    Ecosystem-Based Disaster and Climate Resilience : Integration of Blue-Green Infrastructure in Sustainable Development (2021)
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    Keywords: Natural disasters. ; Biotic communities. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Environment. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Natural Hazards. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Urban Ecology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Uncertainties in Urbanizing World and Nature-based resilience building -- Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in the Hindu Kush Himalayas: Status, progress and challenges -- Evaluation of Ecosystem based approaches for disaster and climate risk resilience and policy perspectives in Pakistan -- Ecosystem-based approaches and policy perspectives in Nepal -- Ecosystem-based approaches and policy perspective from India -- Ecosystem-based approaches and policy perspectives: Towards integrated blue-green solutions in Vietnam -- Turning blue, green and gray: opportunities for blue-green infrastructure in the Philippines -- Making resilience a reality: The contribution of Peri-urban ecosystem services (BGI) to Urban resilience -- Innovations to Reduce Disaster Risks of Water Challenges -- Future heat risk in South Asia and the need for ecosystem mitigation -- Urban Risk Assessment Tools and Techniques for Ecosystem-based Solutions, India -- Scaling-up Nature based Solutions for mainstreaming urban resilience in Indian cities -- Incorporation of BIM based modeling in sustainable development of green building from stakeholders’ perspective -- Planning for Climate Change Adaptation: Comprehensive Approach for Smart Urban Areas Management -- Path towards sustainable water management: A case study of Shimla, India -- Application of Remote Sensing Image in ECO-DRR for Dehradun City -- Ecosystem-based approaches for water stress management- lessons from Nagpur Metropolitan Area, India -- Challenges in decision-making for building resilience to climate risks -- A “Greener” alternative: The Sri Lankan experience of Eco-DRR -- the Watarase retarding basin—a historical example of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction in Japan -- Self-efficacy for EbA and human health in a post-disaster recovery phase -- Freshwater biomonitoring: an ecosystem-based approach (EbA) for building climate resilience communities in Fiji -- Forward Looking Lens to Mainstream Blue-Green Infrastructure.
    Abstract: This book provides an introduction to the critical role of ecosystem-based disaster risk resilience (Eco-DRR) for building community resilience to multiple environmental risks such as rising heat, water stress, and pollution. Blue-green infrastructure (BGI) is an Eco-DRR tool that is an under-explored paradigm and can respond as one common strategy to targets set by the Sustainable Development Goals (UNDP), Climate Agreements (UNEP), the Sendai Framework (UNISDR), and the New Urban Agenda (UNCHS). Highlighted here in a systematic way is the importance of blue-green infrastructures in resilience building. The purpose is to introduce readers to the challenging context of development and opportunity creation for Eco-DRR. The roles of policy, scientific research, and implementation are presented cohesively. An attractive proposition of the book is a collection of case studies from different parts of the world where integration of BGI is experimented with at various levels of success. It envisages that shared tacit experiences from the realm of practice will further strengthen explicit knowledge. The focus in this book is on need and context building, policy and science (investigation, analysis, and design), case studies, and a road map for the future in four successive parts. Each part is self-sufficient yet linked to its predecessor, successor, or both, as the case may be.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811648151
    Series Statement: Disaster and Risk Research: GADRI Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4815-1
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    Sustainable Environment : Proceedings of NERC 2022 (2023)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental protection. ; Civil engineering. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Soil and Water Protection. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Abstract: This book covers topics that addresses the global environmental issues, their challenges, and mitigation strategies for sustainable development. Some of the major challenges global environment is facing currently are global warming induced climate change because of which various extreme weather events such as flood, drought, cyclone, forest fires have increased. Industrialization with urbanization and human anthropogenic activities have caused detrimental effect on the environment resulting in environmental pollution (air and water pollution), deforestation, degradation of ecosystems, soil erosion, ground water depletion, drinking water scarcity, biodiversity loss, depletion of fossil fuels, etc. Therefore, it has become utmost necessary to switch to significant lifestyle stages along with conservation of natural resources for a sustainable environment. Sustainable environment may be defined as the practice of responsibly managing natural resources and protect overall ecosystem to support health and well-being of present and future generations. One of the major environment sustainability is the use of renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass which will reduce environmental pollution and also minimize resource misuse. At the same time, crop rotation, solid waste management, water treatment, wastewater treatment are some of the sustainable practices we must carry out for a sustainable environment. Hope, the content of the book gives an overview of recent developments, knowledge gaps related to new research areas related to environment and their future prospects.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811984648
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    Advances in Toxicology and Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials and Emerging Contaminants (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental health. ; Environment. ; Industrial engineering. ; Production engineering. ; Fire prevention. ; Buildings Protection. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Health. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Industrial and Production Engineering. ; Fire Science, Hazard Control, Building Safety. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Quantification and imaging of nanomaterials in biological samples -- Chapter 2. Tracing and quantifying microplastics in the environment -- Chapter 3. Advances in analytical methods of emerging contaminants -- Chapter 4. Advances in exposome -- Chapter 5. Omics approaches in toxicological studies -- Chapter 6. Recent developments in the eco- and human toxicology of nanomaterials -- Chapter 7. Characterization of nano-bio interactions in nanotoxicology -- Chapter 8. Knowledge gained from co-exposure studies of nanomaterials and chemicals -- Chapter 9. Ecotoxicology of micro- and nanoplastics -- Chapter 10. Advances in the toxicological studies of atmospheric particulate matter -- Chapter 11. Mechanisms of action of emerging contaminants: PPCP -- Chapter 12. Mechanisms of action of emerging contaminants: disinfection byproduct -- Chapter 13. Mechanisms of action of emerging contaminants: substituting industrial chemicals (BPs, flame retardants, PFCs) -- Chapter 14. Status of risk assessment of emerging contaminants -- Chapter 15. Environmental risk assessment models for emerging contaminants -- Chapter 16. Developments in in silico risk assessment of nanomaterials and emerging contaminants -- Chapter 17. Application of adverse outcome pathways in risk assessment.
    Abstract: This book details the state-of-the-art methodological advances for delineating the toxicology and working mechanisms of nanomaterials, microplastics, fine aerosol particulates (PM2.5) as well as emerging organic pollutants. It also provides latest computational approaches for toxicity prediction and risk assessment of nanoscale materials which possess realistic chances to enter the environment and human organism. Written by leading scientists at the frontiers of environmental science and nanomedicine, this book is intended for both young researchers and experienced professionals working in the fields of environmental protection, human health and occupational safety, nanotechnology, material science and nanomedicine, as well as graduate students majoring in environmental and health sciences.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811691164
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9116-4
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    Satellite Measurements of Clouds and Precipitation : Theoretical Basis (2022)
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    Keywords: Atmospheric science. ; Physical geography. ; Climatology. ; Environment. ; Atmospheric Science. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Satellite Missions and Instruments -- Satellite Orbit and Scan -- Principles of Statistical Mechanics -- Principles of Electrodynamics and Geometrical Optics -- General Theory of Radiative Processes -- Infrared Sensing -- Visible/Near-infrared Imaging -- Microwave Radiometry -- Active Remote Sensing -- Mathematical Basis of Retrieval Algorithms -- Global datasets of clouds and precipitation -- Satellite Data Simulators. .
    Abstract: This book provides a thorough introductory description of the physical principles underlying the satellite remote sensing of clouds and precipitation. A diverse collection of satellite sensors is covered, including imagers, radars, and sounders over a broad spectral range from visible to microwave radiation. The progress in satellite instrument technology during the past two decades as represented by the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), CloudSat, and Global Measurement Mission (GPM) satellites has drastically improved our capability of measuring clouds and precipitation across the globe. At the same time, such rapid progress makes it increasingly challenging for scientists without specialized skills in remote sensing to fully grasp how satellite measurements are being made. This book is designed to mitigate that challenge. The targeted readers are graduate students and professional scientists seeking an extended summary of the theoretical background behind observations from space, ranging from fundamental physics (the statistical mechanics and radiative processes, for instance) to more practical levels of theory such as retrieval algorithm design.
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    Pages: XVII, 297 p. 106 illus., 52 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811922435
    Series Statement: Springer Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2243-5
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    Decarbonization of Cities in Asia : A Polycentric Approach to Policy, Business and Technology (2023)
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    Keywords: Sustainable architecture. ; Environment. ; Engineering design. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Engineering Design. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Overview of Energy Consumption in Cities -- Chapter 2. Energy and Carbon Emissions -- Chapter 3. Drivers in Built Environment -- Chapter 4. Scenarios of Carbon Neutrality -- Chapter 5. Decarbonisation: Buildings, District Energy, Transportation, and Renewables -- Chapter 6. Net Zero Energy, Policy, and Behaviour Change.
    Abstract: This book provides best practices for decarbonizing cities in East Asia, in which buildings are the major contributor to carbon emissions. Beyond the global commitment through the Paris Agreement to make collective efforts on climate action and accelerated policies, investment and development at the country and city level to combat climate change are occurring at an unprecedented rate. Rapid urbanization and increasing energy demand for large and dense Asian cities require smart and sustainable strategies to balance development with decarbonization. A poly-centric approach is needed, where a combination of policy-, market- and technology-driven changes can aid the transition towards development of carbon neutral cities. With practical examples in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, green financing, climate action roadmap and policy, deployment of renewable energy, and low- to zero-carbon buildings, readers can find the motivation, considerations and implementation pathways to facilitate the transition into the new normal. It is the hope of the authors to encourage readers to see successful pathways in transitioning into a carbon-free industry and overcoming the effects of climate extremes.
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    Pages: XIV, 233 p. 74 illus., 66 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819928385
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2838-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-2838-5
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    Analyzing Population and Land Use Change : Selected Case Studies of Indian Metropolitan Cities (2020)
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    Keywords: Sociology, Urban. ; Sustainability. ; Environment. ; Urban Sociology. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Data sources and methodology -- Population dynamics in top seven cities of India -- Land use/cover change in top seven cities of India -- Environmental challenges in seven cities: Interlinkages -- Summary and conclusion.
    Abstract: This multidisciplinary book discusses and scientifically analyzes issues related to population, land use/cover (LULC) and environmental transformations in the seven most populated cities in India: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. To do so, it closely examines and compares the trends in selected population parameters, including total population, total number of households, population density, population growth rate, percent of total population in slums and intercensal net migration over the past two decades. Presenting the changes in various LULC categories (built-up land, forest cover, agricultural land, fallow land and water bodies) using the supervised classification of Landsat TM-5 images, it assesses the impact of population and LULC on the maximum and minimum temperatures and average annual rainfall in these regions. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and academics in the areas of sustainability, population and development, and environmental studies as well as those in NGOs and humanitarian sectors working in the areas of sustainable development and environment.
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    Pages: IX, 68 p. 29 illus., 13 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811550362
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5036-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5036-2
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    Sources of Uncertainty in the Tropical Pacific Warming Pattern under Global Warming Projected by Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Models (2020)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Climatology. ; Oceanography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Ocean Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Evaluating the formation mechanisms of the tropical Pacific SST warming pattern in CMIP5 multi-model ensemble -- Influence of cloud radiation feedback on the uncertainty in projecting tropical Pacific SST warming pattern -- Effects of large-scale ocean dynamics on the uncertainty in projecting tropical Pacific SST warming pattern -- Correcting the multi-model ensemble tropical Pacific SST warming pattern -- Summary and prospects.
    Abstract: This book discusses the sources of uncertainty in future model projections of the tropical Pacific SST warming pattern under global warming. It mainly focuses on cloud radiation feedback and ocean dynamical effect, which reveal to be the two greatest sources of uncertainty in the tropical Pacific SST warming pattern. Moreover, the book presents a correction for model projections of the tropical Pacific SST warming pattern based on the concept of “observational constraints”; the corrected projection exhibits a more El Niño-like warming pattern.
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    Pages: XII, 81 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789813298446
    Series Statement: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9844-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-32-9844-6
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    Carbon Footprints : Case Studies from the Building, Household, and Agricultural Sectors (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Construction industry Management. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Construction Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Carbon Footprints of Agricultural Products in Canada -- Extreme Inequality and Carbon Footprint of Spanish Households -- Software for Calculation of Carbon Footprint for Residential Buildings -- Carbon Footprints of Agriculture Sector.
    Abstract: This book addresses carbon footprint calculation and mitigation in various industrial sectors. There are numerous sectors whose carbon footprints need to be calculated, and effective ways to mitigate the greenhouse-gas emissions from these sectors need to be found. This book highlights the carbon sequestration potential of the Western Ghats ecosystems, the carbon footprint of Spanish households and residential buildings, and agricultural products in Canada; it also includes a case study on urban carbon footprints.
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    Pages: V, 99 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811379161
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7916-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-7916-1
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    Ecological Risks of Emerging Pollutants in Urbanizing Regions (2023)
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental health. ; Environment. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Health. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Urbanization and emissions of pollutants -- Chapter 2. Spatial distribution of emerging pollutants in multimedia -- Chapter 3. Source identification and emission estimation of emerging pollutants -- Chapter 4. Multimedia modeling and simulation of contaminants transportation and fate -- Chapter 5. Exposure pathways and human risks of emerging pollutants -- Chapter 6. Ecological risks of emerging pollutants: methodology and applications -- Chapter 7. Conclusion and perspectives.
    Abstract: This book characterizes the major pollution patterns of emerging contaminants, such as sources, emission effluents, temporal and spatial distributions, multi-media transportation and transformation processes, exposure pathways to ecosystems and humans, and ecological risks. Based on this, it establishes an urbanizing region management concept and highlights how urbanization and its regional ecology have evolved into a more integrated vision. It also decouples the relations between urbanization and emissions of emerging pollutants that are framed within a broad socio-ecological context considering institutions, policies, and governance. All the theory, methods, and case studies have been taken from the authors’ publications, which have undergone rigorous international peer review. The book presents the spatial distribution, pathways, and flow diagrams of the pollutants as well as the interactions between urbanization and regional pollution and includes detailed figures and pictures. It also investigates ecological risk characterization and expression using maps based on geographic information systems to illustrate the general profile and the spatial variation of risks. The book is a valuable resource for postgraduates, researchers, academics, environmental NGOs, and regional managers such as urban planners, environmental agency staff, legal regulators, and decision makers. Bridging the gap between environmental science and policy, it offers interdisciplinary theory, approaches, and case studies that facilitate applications of frontier science in ecology and environmental science to regional social and economic development.
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    Pages: XXXIX, 372 p. 198 illus., 186 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811996306
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9630-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9630-6
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    Phytoremediation of Arsenic Contaminated Sites in China : Theory and Practice (2020)
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    Keywords: Soil science. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environment. ; Soil Science. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris Vittata L. and its arsenic accumulation -- Arsenic hyperaccumulation mechanisms: absorption, transportation and detoxification -- Establishment of phytoremediation technology for arsenic contaminated sites -- Application of phytoremediation technology to typical mining sites in China -- Enhancement of arsenic removal in phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated soils.
    Abstract: This book introduces readers to the main theories of phytoremediation and its application to arsenic-contaminated soils in China. The hyperaccumulation theories are introduced, including the use of hyperaccumulators to remove large amounts of arsenic without producing toxic symptoms. The use of synchrotron-based X-ray absorption fine structure radiation to disclose the hyperaccumulation mechanism – a method that makes it possible to detect the elements in plant tissues without destroying the sample – is introduced in detail. This book also includes practical application cases of phytoremediation, which are rarely found in the literature. Allowing readers to gain a thorough understanding of phytoremediation technology, and demonstrating its efficiency in cleaning arsenic-contaminated soils, the book offers a valuable asset for graduate students, lecturers, researchers and engineers in the field of soil remediation. .
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    Pages: VI, 82 p. 58 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811578205
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7820-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-7820-5
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    Railways and Sustainable Low-Carbon Mobility in China (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Human geography. ; Transportation engineering. ; Traffic engineering. ; Environment. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Human Geography. ; Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Railways and low-carbon mobility -- Part 1. Retrospect of the past: modal shift is important -- Railways and national carbon emissions from passenger travel in China -- Railways and regional carbon emissions from passenger travel in China -- Part 2. Current situation: competition and integration between railways and other transport modes -- Competition between railways and other transport modes -- Cooperation between railways and other transport modes -- Part 3. Prospects for the future: breaking institutional barriers -- Breaking institutional barriers in China -- Towards sustainable low-carbon mobility in China.
    Abstract: This book explores the role of railways in developing sustainable low-carbon mobility by analyzing the intermodal relationship between railways and other transport modes. Focusing on geographical and governance perspectives, and taking China as a case study, it analyzes the competition and cooperation between and integration of railways and other transport modes, in order to provide guidance on future sustainable transport development. Firstly, the book examines the contribution of railways to low carbon emissions in China over recent decades by estimating the carbon dioxide emissions from various transport modes in China at national and regional levels using decomposition analysis. It then discusses the current competition and cooperation between railways and other transport modes, as well as their integration and the impact of their relationship on climate change. It also highlights how the competition between railways and other transport modes may change the passenger flows between city pairs and so alter transport carbon emissions and examines how cooperation and integration could improve passengers’ travel experience while at the same time reducing carbon emissions. Lastly, it addresses the implications for future sustainable transport development based on institutional analysis. Presenting multidisciplinary, sustainable transport research on the role of railways in reducing carbon emissions, and also offering policy recommendations for developing low-carbon, integrated transport in the future, this book is a valuable reference resource for graduates, researchers, and government managers responsible for transport development, urban planning and environmental policy.
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    Pages: XIII, 206 p. 56 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811590818
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9081-8
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    Energy Dynamics and Climate Mitigation : An Indian Perspective (2021)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Sustainability. ; Climatology. ; Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Sustainability. ; Climate Sciences. ; Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Energy security and sustainability – An Overview -- Energy Sector Progression in India -- The Challenges of Energy Supply -- Climate Mitigation and India’s Commitment to Global Community -- Fourth Industrial Revolution and India. .
    Abstract: This book analyzes the current approaches to energy management in India that is based on a carbon-intensive pathway, which if continued, may have serious implications for climate change mitigation with severe consequences for human health and survival. India, being a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement, is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions; however, the country’s dilemmas are whether to prioritize environment over economy or vice versa and also whether economic growth can be sustained by relying on carbon-intensive development. Those are explored in this book. The Indian economy is poised for a big leap in the near future, and the topmost priority of the government is to ensure energy security, accessibility, and affordability for nearly 1.5 billion people. Currently, 70% of India’s electricity generation comes from coal- and oil-based thermal power plants, and only 12–15% of energy is generated from renewable sources. Experts are of the view that the demand for coal and gas power generation will continue to rise and is expected to reach the equivalent of nearly 2 billion t of oil by 2030. The annual consumption of natural gas is expected to increase fourfold to 200 billion m3 a year in the near future, and its share in the primary energy basket of coal, oil, and gas will rise from 6.5% to 15% by 2030. This will not only cause a significant drain on foreign reserves but will also pose an enormous challenge to policymakers and scientists. This book serves as a useful guide in shaping India’s future energy policy.
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    Pages: VIII, 194 p. 177 illus., 164 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811589409
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8940-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-8940-9
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    AUC 2019 : Proceedings of the 15th International Asian Urbanization Conference, Vietnam (2021)
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Environment. ; Cooperating objects (Computer systems). ; Urban economics. ; Climatology. ; Sustainability. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Cyber-Physical Systems. ; Urban Economics. ; Climate Sciences. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Climate Change and Cities in Mekong Delta - VietNam -- Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Response Solutions for Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City: Potential to Adapt Ideas from Selected Developed Countries -- Understanding the Implications of Urban Heat Island Effects on Household Energy Consumption and Public Health in Southeast Asian Cities: Evidence from Thailand and Indonesia -- Need of Understanding Disaster Risk for Resilient City Development -- Architectural solutions with regards to climate change for the rural housing of Vinh Long province in Vietnam -- Application of Artificial Intelligence to Predict the Mapping of Flood Prone Areas in the Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta -- Urban vegetable gardening brings greening to slum environment and helps mitigate Climate change effects -- Collaborative Approach for Resource Mobilization Transformation in Vietnam -- Governance Characteristics of Dhaka City for ensuring implementation of land use planning -- Urban Planning in Vietnam: Why Gender Matter -- Slum Children-youth Groups Demonstrate Zest, Collective Confidence and Tenacity to Improve Access to Education and Self-development Opportunities -- On the use of Data Envelopment Analysis to improve performance efficiency of governmental management in big cities.
    Abstract: This book presents selected articles from the 15th International Asian Urbanization Conference, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on November 27-30, 2019. Bringing together researchers and professionals in the area of urban planning and development to better understand the growing need for sustainable urban life, it covers topics such as climate change and urban resilience; inclusive and implementable urban governance; smart and green mobility; transformations in land management; livable and smart cities; integrated planning and development; urban slums and affordable housing; sustainable urban finance; and urban renewal and redevelopment. .
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    Pages: XV, 570 p. 177 illus., 138 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811556081
    Series Statement: Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5608-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5608-1
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    Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Technology in Japan (2021)
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    Keywords: Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environment. ; Environmental policy. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Policy.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Transition of Landfill Technologies -- Issues and Measures for Landfill Technologies -- A Relationship between Landfill Materials and Landfill -- The Role and the Technology for the Future Landfill site -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: Japan was ahead of the rest of the world when it introduced intermediate processing of municipal waste by such means as incineration in the 1960s. Owing to the small land area of the country and the difficulty in securing landfill sites, the incineration ratio of municipal combustible waste had reached 100% by the 1990s. Along with the landfill of incineration residues, proprietary technologies such as high salt leachate treatment, desalination treatment, by-product recycling, a focus on the resource of incineration residues, sea surface landfill sites, and covered type landfill sites have spread and developed since then. This book describes the introduction of incineration facilities starting in the 1960s, landfill technology, and issues arising after 1990 following the introduction of the facilities. The necessity of a total system from incineration to landfill is explained as well. The volume is a valuable resource for countries that plan to introduce intermediate processing such as incineration and for countries that are developing a waste management policy.
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    Pages: XII, 324 p. 284 illus., 249 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811627347
    Series Statement: Environmental Science and Engineering,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2734-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2734-7
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    Wadi Flash Floods : Challenges and Advanced Approaches for Disaster Risk Reduction (2022)
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    Keywords: Natural disasters. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Physical geography. ; Earth sciences. ; Environment. ; Natural Hazards. ; Water. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Earth Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: The ISFF Project -- Facts and Challenges -- Flood Analysis and Mitigation Strategies in Algeria -- Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Temperature and Precipitation Over India -- Analysis of The Hydrological Behavior of Watersheds in The Context of Climate Change -- Impact of Infiltration and Small-Scale Topographical Features -- An Early Warning System for Arid and Semi-Arid Regions -- Hydrologic Assessment of The Uncertainty of Six Remote Sensing Precipitation Estimates Driven by A Distributed Hydrologic Model in The Blue Nile Basin -- Innovative Monitoring Techniques for Wadi Flash Flood by Using Image-Based Analysis -- A Temporally Varied Rainfall Simulator for Flash flood studies -- The Role of Urban Planning and Landscape Tools Concerning Flash Flood Risk Reduction within Arid and Semi-Arid Regions -- Measuring Vulnerability to Flash Flood Of Urban Dwellers -- Case studies from Oman and Brazil -- A Case Study of The Jeddah City Neighborhood Abruq Ar Rughamah, Saudi Arabia -- International Collaboration Project -- Sediment Transport in Shallow Waters: As A Multiphysics Approach -- Case Of Hodna Basin In Algeria -- Reservoir Sediment Management Practices in Sudan: A Case Study of Khashm El-Girba Dam -- Determining the Precipitation Intensity Threshold of Debris Flood Occurrence -- Assessment of Groundwater Resources in Water Spring Areas Using Geophysical Methods, Northern UAE -- Evaluation of the Effect of the Wadi Bih Dam on Groundwater Recharge, UAE -- Assess the impacts of groundwater over-drafting on water quality and environment degradation at Fares area, Aswan, Egypt.
    Abstract: This open access book brings together research studies, developments, and application-related flash flood topics on wadi systems in arid regions. The major merit of this comprehensive book is its focus on research and technical papers as well as case study applications in different regions worldwide that cover many topics and answer several scientific questions. The book chapters comprehensively and significantly highlight different scientific research disciplines related to wadi flash floods, including climatology, hydrological models, new monitoring techniques, remote sensing techniques, field investigations, international collaboration projects, risk assessment and mitigation, sedimentation and sediment transport, and groundwater quality and quantity assessment and management. In this book, the contributing authors (engineers, researchers, and professionals) introduce their recent scientific findings to develop suitable, applicable, and innovative tools for forecasting, mitigation, and water management as well as society development under seven main research themes as follows: Part 1. Wadi Flash Flood Challenges and Strategies Part 2. Hydrometeorology and Climate Changes Part 3. Rainfall–Runoff Modeling and Approaches Part 4. Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Part 5. Reservoir Sedimentation and Sediment Yield Part 6. Groundwater Management Part 7. Application and Case Studies The book includes selected high-quality papers from five series of the International Symposium on Flash Floods in Wadi Systems (ISFF) that were held in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020 in Japan, Egypt, Oman, Morocco, and Japan, respectively. These collections of chapters could provide valuable guidance and scientific content not only for academics, researchers, and students but also for decision-makers in the MENA region and worldwide.
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    Pages: XXVIII, 551 p. 286 illus., 235 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811629044
    Series Statement: Natural Disaster Science and Mitigation Engineering: DPRI reports,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2904-4
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    Impacts of Fukushima Nuclear Accident on Freshwater Environments (2021)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Geochemistry. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Geochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction -- Part 1 Rivers and lake environment -- 2 Migration behavior of radiocesium released from the Fukushima accident in Japanese river systems during six months after the accident -- 3 Spatial and temporal fluctuations of nuclear accident-derived 137Cs and 3H concentration in river waters in eastern Fukushima, Japan -- 4 Spatial and temporal changes of 137Cs concentrations in river waters and the relations with the radiocesium inventory in Fukushima and adjacent areas -- 5 Inflow/ outflow of radiocesium in a dam lake and its accumulation on lake bottom -- 6 Record of income and outgo of radioactive cesium in lake Cyuzenji -- Part 2 Ecosystem -- 7 Relationship between air dose rate and 137Cs concentration of the fish in mountain streams in Fukushima Prefecture -- 8 Annual changes of 137Cs concentrations in freshwater fishes -- 9 Radiocesium concentrations in brown trout in Lake Chuzenji after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident -- 10 Body size effect of radiocesium for wakasagi (Hypomesus nipponensis) -- 11 Variations in 134+137Cs radioactivity level of suspended particulate matter in streams and its respond to aquatic insect after FDNP accident -- 12 A review of radioactive contamination in a freshwater ecosystem in Nikko area, Japan (tentative) -- Part 3 Case studies at different watershed environments -- 13 The dynamics of radiocesium in the lake ecosystem of lake Onuma on Mt. Akagi -- 14 Radiocesium transfer from forest catchment to freshwater fish living in mountain streams estimated from environmental monitoring data in Fukushima Prefecture. .
    Abstract: This book examines the impacts of radionuclides released from the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) accident on inland aquatic environments. The focus is on the dynamics of radiocesium in inland aquatic environments. The book comprises three parts: migration behavior of radiocesium in river and lake environment, accumulation of radiocesium into organisms in freshwater, and integrated environmental analysis in a lake system and a forest-freshwater system. Many studies on the dynamics of radionuclides have been published after the FDNPP accident, especially of radiocesium (134Cs 137Cs) in land and marine environment. The key features of this book are the new data of freshwater environment including transport of radionuclides in river and lake watershed, and accumulation of radiocesium in freshwater fishes and insects. Another feature of this book is that it summarizes the dataset of a model lake, Lake Akagi-Onuma, from geochemical and biological approaches. Readers will learn the actual dispersion behavior of radionuclides released from the Fukushima accident and their impacts on freshwater environments since the accident in 2011. The book presents valuable information for assessing the impacts of the FDNPP accident on ecosystem and human health, which are also useful in developing countermeasures for similar accidents and environmental contaminations.
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    Pages: VIII, 247 p. 117 illus., 73 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811636714
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3671-4
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    Climate Change Adaptation in Southeast Asia (2022)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Physical geography. ; Natural disasters. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Natural Hazards.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: The State of Climate Change Adaptation in Southeast Asia -- Climate Change Adaptation in Brunei Darussalam -- Climate Change Adaptation in Cambodia -- Climate Change Adaptation in Indonesia -- Climate Change Adaptation in Lao PDR -- Climate Change Adaptation in Malaysia -- Climate Change Adaptation in Myanmar -- Climate Change Adaptation in The Philippines -- Climate Change Adaptation in Singapore -- Climate Change Adaptation in Thailand -- Climate Change Adaptation in Vietnam -- Conclusion: Bridging Science and Policy in ASEAN: The Way Forward.
    Abstract: This book highlights the current issues, challenges, and priorities for climate change adaptation in the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The status of each country was prepared by a consortium of researchers in consultation with National Focal Points of the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change (AWGCC). National documents on adaptation actions, including local scenario and priorities, were reviewed where available and supplemented with an assessment of scientific publications to identify vulnerable ecosystems and regions. Adaptation needs and priorities were determined through stakeholder consultation in the respective countries. This allows for local-level perspectives to be captured and brought to the attention of policy and decision-makers at the national and regional levels. An important lesson from this exercise is that universities and research institutions at the national level have a critical role to play in bridging the gap between science and policy in climate change adaptation. These institutions also have the capacity to continuously facilitate transfer of the best available science for advancing climate change adaptation at the local level.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811660887
    Series Statement: Disaster Risk Reduction, Methods, Approaches and Practices,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6088-7
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    Air Pollution Control and Design (2022)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Business. ; Management science. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Business and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Air Pollution Control: SOx Control -- Chapter 2. NOx Control -- Chapter 3. VOCs Control -- Chapter 4. PM2.5 Control -- Chapter 5. CO2 Control -- Chapter 6. Fundamentals of Energy Utilization: Sustainable Energy -- Chapter 7. Thermal Dynamics and Heat Transfer -- Chapter 8. Advanced Combustion -- Chapter 9. Energy Materials -- Chapter 10. Integrated Energy Systems -- Chapter 11. Gaseous Control and Design: Adsorption -- Chapter 12. Absorption -- Chapter 13. Combustion -- Stack -- Chapter 14. Particulate Control and Design -- Chapter 15. Cyclone -- Chapter 16. Wet Scrubber -- Chapter 17. Baghouse Filter -- Chapter 18. Electrostatic Precipitator -- Chapter 19. Prospective and Perspective.
    Abstract: This book focuses specifically on the environmental issues related to the air pollution control and design. It is divided into four parts: (1) Fundamentals of air pollution control, (2) fundamentals of energy utilization, (3) gaseous control and design, and (4) particulate control and design, each consisting of four to six chapters. The topics covered in this book not only introduce the basic concepts of air pollution control and design but also address the fundamentals of energy utilization in the context of good engineering practice and policy instruments. It also features several innovative technologies and integrated methodologies relating to gaseous and particulate matter control and design. To facilitate technology integration and meet the need for comprehensive information on sustainable development, the book discusses a wide range of areas concerning the principles, applications, and assessment of air pollution control and design and thermodynamics, heat transfer, advanced combustion and renewable energy for energy utilization. It also features regulations and policy instruments adopted around the globe as well as several case studies. Presenting the emerging challenges, new concepts, innovative methodologies, and resolving strategies, as well as illustrative and inspiring case studies, it appeals to a wide range of readers, such as researchers, graduate students, engineers, policy makers, and entrepreneurs. .
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    Pages: XIV, 688 p. 408 illus., 133 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811374883
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7488-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-7488-3
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    Remote Sensing of Land Use and Land Cover in Mountain Region : A Comprehensive Study at the Central Tibetan Plateau (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental monitoring. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental policy. ; Geographic information systems. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Policy. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Study Area -- Chapter 3 Land-use status -- Chapter 4 Spatial distribution of land use -- Chapter 5 Land-use change -- Chapter 6 Land-use change scenario -- Chapter 7 Land-cover change -- Chapter 8 Ecoregion classification -- Chapter 9 Land-cover classification -- Chapter 10 Fractional vegetation cover -- Chapter 11 Aboveground biomass of grassland.
    Abstract: This book presents the spatial and temporal dynamics of land use and land cover in the central Tibetan Plateau during the last two decades, based on various types of satellite data, long-term field investigation and GIS techniques. Further, it demonstrates how remote sensing can be used to map and characterize land use, land cover and their dynamic processes in mountainous regions, and to monitor and model relevant biophysical parameters. The Tibetan Plateau, the highest and largest plateau on the Earth and well known as “the roof of the world,” is a huge mountainous area on the Eurasian continent and covers millions of square kilometers, with an average elevation of over 4000 m. After providing an overview of the background and an introduction to land use and land cover change, the book analyzes the current land use status, dynamic changes and spatial distribution patterns of different land-use types in the study area, using various types of remotely sensed data, digital elevation models and GIS spatial analysis methods to do so. In turn, it discusses the main driving forces, based on the main physical environment variables and socioeconomic data, and provides a future scenario analysis of land use change using a Markov chain model. Given its scope, it provides a valuable reference guide for researchers, scientists and graduate students working on environmental change in mountainous regions around the globe, and for practitioners working at government and non-government agencies.
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    Pages: XVI, 227 p. 63 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811375804
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7580-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-7580-4
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    Principles of Environmental Engineering (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Chemical Bioengineering. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Prolegomenon -- Fluid Flow and Transport Equipment -- Heat Transfer -- Absorption -- Chemical and Biological Reaction Kinetics and Reactor -- Appendix -- Basic Concepts and Terminology -- Symbols and Units.
    Abstract: This textbook contains the contents coming from hydraulics, hydrodynamics, chemical principles, chemical reaction engineering and bioengineering, which relates closely with fundamental principles in environmental engineering. It mainly covers principles including basic concepts, theories, methods and related equipment in fluid flow and transportation, heat transfer, absorption, chemical and biological reaction kinetics and reactors, as well as their applications in environmental engineering. At same time, the readers learns the basic viewpoints and methods commonly used in engineering technology, such as balance method, reasonable simplification, dimensional analysis method, boundary layer theory, optimization and mathematical model method. It broadens the student’s understanding in solving those problems in environmental engineering, and enhances their awareness of industrialization. This book is the specialized foundation and principles for learning the professional courses of environmental engineering, such as "water pollution control," "air pollution control," "solid waste treatment and disposal" and "ecological restoration engineering", while avoiding the repetition of the contents of those professional books.
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    Pages: XII, 528 p. 208 illus., 7 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811694318
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9431-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9431-8
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    Pharmacogenomics in Precision Medicine : From a Perspective of Ethnic Differences (2020)
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    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Pharmacology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction and Principles of Pharmacogenomics and Precision medicine -- Chapter 2. Pharmacogenomics in Cardiovascular Diseases -- Chapter 3. Pharmacogenomics of Antitumor Chemotherapeutic Agents -- Chapter 4. Pharmacogenomics of Antitumor Targeted Agent and Immunotherapy -- Chapter 5. Pharmacogenomics of Immunosuppressant -- Chapter 6. Pharmacogenomics of Psychiatric drugs -- Chapter 7. Pharmacogenomics of Anti-Infective Agents -- Chapter 8. Pharmacogenomics of Antithrombotic drugs -- Chapter 9. Pharmacogenomics in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring -- Chapter 10. Pharmacomicrobiomics -- Chapter 11. Genotyping technology in Pharmacogenomics -- Chapter 12. The Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Issues Associated with Pharmacogenomics -- Chapter 13. Cost-effectiveness of pharmacogenetic-guided treatment -- Chapter 14. Application of pharmacogenomics in drug discovery and development -- Chapter 15. Barriers and Solutions in Clinical Implementation of Pharmacogenomics for Personalized Precision Medicine.
    Abstract: This book provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacogenomics and precision medicine, followed by the pharmacogenomics aspects of major therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, organ transplantation, psychiatry, infection, antithrombotic drugs. It also includes genotyping technology and therapeutic drug monitoring in Pharmacogenomics; ethical, Legal and Regulatory Issues; cost-effectiveness of pharmacogenetics-guided treatment; application of pharmacogenomics in drug discovery and development and clinical Implementation of Pharmacogenomics for Personalized Precision Medicine. The contributors of Pharmacogenomics in Precision Medicine come from a team of experts, including professors from academic institutions and practitioner from hospital. It will give an in-depth overview of the current state of pharmacogenomics in drug therapy for all health care professionals and graduate students in the era of precision medicine.
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    Pages: VIII, 289 p. 33 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811538957
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3895-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-3895-7
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    Microplastic sources, fate and solution (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental engineering. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental management. ; Ecology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Microplastics in the freshwater and earthbound conditions: Prevalence, destinies, impacts and supportable arrangements -- Chapter 2. Effect of microplastics on microbial network -- Chapter 3.Quick estimation of microplastic in meat -- Chapter 4.Source, migration and toxicology of microplastics in soil -- Chapter 5.Impact of microplastics on nutrient -- Chapter 6.Agricultural plastic mulching as a source of microplastics in the terrestrial condition -- Chapter 7.Worldly and spatial varieties of microplastics in side of the road dust from provincial and urban area, : Implications for diffuse contamination -- Chapter 8.Microplastic particles in the Persian/Arabian Gulf -- Chapter 9.Impacts of microplastic biofilms on supplement cycling in recreated freshwater frameworks -- Chapter 10.Conveyance, bounty and dangers of microplastics in nature -- Chapter 11.Accumulation system of antibiotic medication hydrochloride from fluid arrangements by nylon microplastics -- Chapter 12.Expulsion of microplastics by means of drinking water treatment: Current information and future headings -- Chapter 13.Impacts of polystyrene microplastics on larval advancement, settlement, and transformation -- Chapter 14.Bioaccumulation of microplastics and its in vivo connections -- Chapter 15.Microplastics in oceanic situations: Toxicity to trigger biological results -- Chapter 16.Waterfront sea elements decrease the fare of microplastics to the vast sea -- Chapter 17.Barnacles as potential bioindicator of microplastic contamination in Hong Kong -- Chapter 18.Microplastic accumulation in remote ocean dregs from the Rockall Trough -- Chapter 19.Environmental microplastics: A survey on current status and points of view -- Chapter 20.The joined poisonous quality impact of microplastics and nonylphenol on microalgae Chlorella pyrenoidosa -- Chapter 21.Daylight interceded cadmium discharge from shaded microplastics containing cadmium color in watery stage -- Chapter 22.Environmental microplastic testimony in a urban environment and an assessment of transport -- Chapter 23.Biofilm modifies antibiotic medication and copper adsorption practices onto polyethylene microplastics.
    Abstract: This book provides an overview of the sources, occurrence, fate and solution of microplastics. Microplastics in sediment and soil environment have been only scarcely surveyed, and no profound discussion on microplastics removal is summarized until this book. Here we focus on sharing clear schematic information and the book sufficiently supports important microplastic topics: such as microbial network, microplastic toxicology and accumulation, agricultural plastics, nylon microplastics, polystyrene microplastics, polyethylene microplastics and many more. The book mainly provides an overview of recent advances in knowledge of sources, occurrence, distribution, chemical behavior and ecological threats while it also presents information related to feasible solutions for microplastic pollution management. This comprehensive resource will be valuable up-to-date knowledge for environmental scientists, ecotoxicologists, ecologists, marine biologists, environmental chemists in the academic field and this book is intended to be beneficial information for environmental managers, water suppliers, wastewater treatment, plastics manufacturer, and policy makers as well.
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    Pages: XI, 129 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819906956
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0695-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-0695-6
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    Regulation of Cancer Immune Checkpoints : Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms and Therapy (2020)
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Immunology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cancer Biology. ; Immunology. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Molecular and cellular functions of CTLA-4 pathway -- Roles of PD-1/PD-L1 pathway: signaling, cancer, and beyond -- Discovery of new immune checkpoints: family grows up -- Mechanisms of resistance to checkpoint blockade therapy -- Molecular events behind adverse effects -- Rational discovery of response biomarkers -- Spatiotemporal changes in checkpoint molecule expression -- Functions of checkpoint molecules beyond immune evasion -- Genetic alterations and checkpoint expression -- Regulations on messenger RNA: wires and nodes -- Folded or degraded in endoplasmic reticulum -- Mono- and poly-ubiquitination: tags for fates -- Lysosome as the black hole for checkpoint molecules -- Phosphorylation: a fast switch for checkpoint signalling -- Palmitoylation as a signal for delivery -- Checkpoints under traffic control: from and to organelles -- Exosome and secretion: action on? -- Macromolecules and antibody-based drugs -- Mechanisms inspired targeting peptides -- Small molecular inhibitors -- Therapeutic development of immune checkpoint blockers -- Concluding remarks.
    Abstract: This book systematically reviews the most important findings on cancer immune checkpoints, sharing essential insights into this rapidly evolving yet largely unexplored research topic. The past decade has seen major advances in cancer immune checkpoint therapy, which has demonstrated impressive clinical benefits. The family of checkpoints for mediating cancer immune evasion now includes CTLA-4, PD-1/PD-L1, CD27/CD70, FGL-1/LAG-3, Siglec-15, VISTA (PD-1L)/VSIG3, CD47/SIRPA, APOE/LILRB4, TIGIT, and many others. Despite these strides, most patients do not show lasting remission, and some cancers have been completely resistant to the therapy. The potentially lethal adverse effects of checkpoint blockade represent another major challenge, the mechanisms of which remain poorly understood. Compared to the cancer signaling pathways, such as p53 and Ras, mechanistic studies on immune checkpoint pathways are still in their infancy. To improve the responses to checkpoint blockade therapy and limit the adverse effects, it is essential to understand the molecular regulation of checkpoint molecules in both malignant and healthy cells/tissues. This book begins with an introduction to immune checkpoint therapy and its challenges, and subsequently describes the regulation of checkpoints at different levels. In closing, it discusses recent therapeutic developments based on mechanistic findings, and outlines goals for future translational studies. The book offers a valuable resource for researchers in the cancer immunotherapy field, helping to form a roadmap for checkpoint regulation and develop safer and more effective immunotherapies.
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    Pages: X, 653 p. 105 illus., 57 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811532665
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1248
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3266-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-3266-5
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    Advances in Nanomaterials-based Cell Biology Research (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Nanobiotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Nanomaterials and Stem Cells for Bone Tissue Engineering -- Chapter 2. The Application of Nanomaterial in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration -- Chapter 3. Application of Nanomaterials in Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Chapter 4. Application of Nano Drug Delivery Systems in Inhibition of Tumors and Cancer Stem Cells -- Chapter 5. The Application and Problems of Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acids as a Drug Carrier in Biomedicine Fields -- Chapter 6. Research Progress on Antibacterial Application with Nucleic Acid and Nucleic Acid Materials -- Chapter 7. The Application of DNA Nanostructures in Vaccine Technology.-.
    Abstract: This book aims to comprehensively summarize the current research status of nanomaterials and cell biology. It highlights the biological effects and biomedical applications of nanomaterials for specific diseases, bone tissue engineering, and skeletal muscle regeneration. It also provides the details of the biomedical applications of nucleic acid nanomaterials in drug delivery carriers, antimicrobial therapy, vaccine, and neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, this book renders the audience a better understanding of nanomaterials along with the diverse applications in the cell biology field from recent works to perspectives.
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    Pages: IX, 219 p. 13 illus., 11 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811626661
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2666-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2666-1
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    Design of Experiments and Advanced Statistical Techniques in Clinical Research (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Statistics . ; Biometry. ; Biomedical Research. ; Applied Statistics. ; Biostatistics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Design of Clinical Research and its Practical Approach -- Advanced Design of Experiment Approach to Clinical and Medical Research -- Random Forest and Concept of Decision Tree Model -- Application of Machine Learning in Medical Research -- Statistical Genetic and its Application in Drug Trail -- Statistical Implications for Estimation of Genetic Traits in Human Vaccine Trail -- Statistical Implications and its Practical Approach to Research Methodology -- Statistical Models Approach to Life Threatened Diseases -- Meta Analysis in Clinical and Life Science Research -- Pharmokinitic and Statistical Modelling -- Imputation Methods Approach to Clinical and Life Science Research Data Sets -- Ethical Perspective of Medical Research.
    Abstract: Recent Statistical techniques are one of the basal evidence for clinical research, a pivotal in handling new clinical research and in evaluating and applying prior research. This book explores various choices of statistical tools and mechanisms, analyses of the associations among different clinical attributes. It uses advanced statistical methods to describe real clinical data sets, when the clinical processes being examined are still in the process. This book also discusses distinct methods for building predictive and probability distribution models in clinical situations and ways to assess the stability of these models and other quantitative conclusions drawn by realistic experimental data sets. Design of experiments and recent posthoc tests have been used in comparing treatment effects and precision of the experimentation. This book also facilitates clinicians towards understanding statistics and enabling them to follow and evaluate the real empirical studies (formulation of randomized control trial) that pledge insight evidence base for clinical practices. This book will be a useful resource for clinicians, postgraduates scholars in medicines, clinical research beginners and academicians to nurture high-level statistical tools with extensive scope.
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    Pages: XXXV, 356 p. 190 illus., 133 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811582103
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8210-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-8210-3
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    Conservation Agriculture: A Sustainable Approach for Soil Health and Food Security : Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Agriculture (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Soil science. ; Biotic communities. ; Environment. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Agriculture. ; Soil Science. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Abstract: Feeding the increasing global population, which is projected to reach ~10 billion by 2050, there has been increasing demands for more improved/sustainable agricultural management practices that can be followed by farmers to improve productivity without jeopardizing the environment and ecosystem. Indeed, about 95% of our food directly or indirectly comes from soil. It is a precious resource, and sustainable soil management is a critical socio–economic and environmental issue. Maintaining the environmental sustainability while the world is facing resource degradation, increasing climate change and population explosion is the current challenge of every food production sectors. Thus, there is an urgent need to evolve a holistic approach such as conservation agriculture to sustain higher crop productivity in the country without deteriorating soil health. Conservation Agriculture (CA), is a sustainable approach to manage agro–ecosystems in order to improve productivity, increase farm profitabilty and food security and also enhance the resource base and environment. Worldwide, it has been reported various benefits and prospects in adopting CA technologies in different agro-climatic conditions. Yet, CA in arid and semi-arid regions of India and parts of south Asia raises uncertainities due to its extreme climates, large scale residue burning, soil erosion and other constraints such as low water holding capacity, high potential evapotranspiration, etc . Thus, the proposed book has 30 chapters addressing all issues relevant to conservation agriculture/no-till farming system. The book also gives further strengthening existing knowledge in relation to soil physical, chemical and biological processes and health within close proximity of CA as well as machinery requirements. Moreover, the information on carbon (C) sequestration, C credits, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, mitigation of climate change effects and socio-economic view on CA under diverse ecologies namely rainfed, irrigated and hill eco-region is also deliberated. For large scale adoption of CA practices in South Asian region especially in India and other countries need dissemination of best-bet CA technologies for dominant soil types/cropping systems through participatory mode, strong linkages and institutional mechanism and public-private-policy support. We hope this book gives a comprehensive and clear picture about conservation agriculture/no-till farming and its associated problem, challenges, prospects and benefits. This book shall be highly useful reference material to researchers, scientists, students, farmers and land managers for efficient and sustainable management of natural resources.
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    Pages: XV, 632 p. 120 illus., 91 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811608278
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0827-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-0827-8
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    Cognizance of Schizophrenia:: A Profound Insight into the Psyche (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Neurosciences. ; Biology. ; Molecular biology. ; Psychiatry. ; Biomedical Research. ; Neuroscience. ; Biological Sciences. ; Molecular Biology. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Understanding schizophrenia: introductory aspect of the mental disorder from various perspectives -- 2. Genetic mutations and Alternative splicing in schizophrenia -- 3. Understanding the Chemical Interactions in the Brain of Schizophrenia Patients -- 4. A diagnostic perspective of schizophrenia: from past to present -- 5. Is it schizophrenia or not? - Different Biological characterization -- 6. A neurobiological aspect of schizophrenia and the relationship between neurological disorders: depression, anxiety, epilepsy -- 7. Clinical treatment available for schizophrenia -- 8. Insights into the neuro-pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia: past, present, and future -- 9. Managing Schizophrenia – A Challenge for Physicians -- 10. Pharmacotherapy and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Schizophrenia -- 11. Alternative Therapies used in Schizophrenia -- 12. Different phases of schizophrenia patients: from the psychological perspective -- 13. Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards Patients with Schizophrenia Among Medical Professionals and General Population -- 14. Rehabilitation of Schizophrenia-Practical Interventions -- 15. Consumption of Cannabis: A risk factor or a therapeutic agent for patients with Schizophrenia -- 16. Medical Imaging and Schizophrenia: A Study on State-of-art Applications -- 17. Schizophrenia and its Effect on Marital Satisfaction -- 18. The mortality rate in schizophrenia.
    Abstract: This book provides the reader with a thorough understanding of schizophrenia as a complex brain disorder by explaining the various aspects investigated for its cognizance from epigenetics to chemistry and physics to computational approaches. The book covers the key notions of schizophrenia from a variety of facets such as neurogenetics, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, neurobiology, psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, cognitive studies, behavioral and societal studies, and computational neurosciences. Individual chapters are focused on crucial topics such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, brain functioning, computational neuroscience, neuro-imaging, and many more. This book explains each section and chapter with utmost clarity to maintain comprehensiveness for every kind of reader. This book covers various classical as well as recent topics from basic to advance level knowledge regarding schizophrenia. The book's contributions regarding its inclusivity of topics, comprehensiveness of language, diversity in knowledge, and focus on the subject will attract all kinds of readers. It can be considered a single comprehensive handy reference book for beginners, including medical students, neuroscientists, researchers, clinicians, and medical practitioners. Cognizance of Schizophrenia will be an invaluable asset for all who are involved in neuroscience research or clinical studies.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811970221
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7022-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-7022-1
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