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  • 1
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental management. ; Microbiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Management. ; Microbiology. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter-1: Algal Biomass: Potential renewable feedstock for biofuels production -- Chapter-2: Algal Butanol Production -- Chapter-3: Suitability of the lantana weed as a substrate for biogas production -- Chapter-4: Recent progress in emerging microalgae technology for biofuel production -- Chapter-5: Recent update on biodiesel production using various substrates and practical execution -- Chapter-6: Cellulose Nanofibers from Agro-wastes of North East India for Nanocomposite and Bioenergy Applications -- Chapter-7: Impact of pretreatment technologies for biomass to biofuels production -- Chapter-8: Impact of pretreatment technology on cellulosic availability for fuel production -- Chapter-9: Application of metabolic engineering for biofuel production in microorganisms -- Chapter-10: Nanomaterials and its application to improve biomass to bio-fuels production.
    Abstract: As a substrate, cellulose plays a crucial role in the biomass-based biofuel production process, and is essential to enzyme and sugar production. Accordingly, ensuring maximum availability of cellulose for enzyme production and bioconversion for sugar generation is one of the major challenges for sustainable biofuels production. To date there has been extensive research on biofuel production using lignocellulosic biomass, but there is a huge gap when it comes to the critical analysis of cellulose content, structural feasibility, availability, and economic processing, so that it can be converted for enzyme and fuel production at low cost. Consequently, this book discusses the availability of lignocellulosic substrate for biofuel production in light of the challenges that the biofuels industry is currently facing. After identifying the major substrate selection challenges for the practical biofuel production process, the book addresses said challenges by focusing on various issues such as: potential substrates that have high cellulosic content, structural feasibility, and low-cost & effective processing to remedy the structural complexity of biomass structure and create added value. In addition, it covers recent advancements in cellulase production and outlines future prospects. Given its scope, it offers a valuable guide for research students and industry practitioners alike.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 272 p. 70 illus., 49 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789813296077
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    DDC: 628
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Sustainability. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Effect of Different Stop Sign Configurations on Driving Speed When Approaching A Rural Intersection at Night-Time -- Traffic Flow Simulators With Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: A Short Review -- Application of Dimensionless Method to Estimate Traffic Delays at Stop-Controlled T-Intersections -- In-depth evaluation of reinforcement learning based adaptive traffic signal control using TSCLAB -- Discrete Simulation Model for Urban Passenger Terminals.
    Abstract: This book features original scientific manuscripts submitted for publication at the International Conference – The Science and Development of Transport (ZIRP 2020), organized by University of Zagreb, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Zagreb, and held in Šibenik, Croatia, from 29th to 30th September 2020. The conference brought together scientists and practitioners to share innovative solutions available to everyone. Presenting the latest scientific research, case studies and best practices in the fields of transport and logistics, the book covers topics such as sustainable urban mobility and logistics, safety and policy, data science, process automation, and inventory forecasting, improving competitiveness in the transport and logistics services market and increasing customer satisfaction. The book is of interest to experienced researchers and professionals as well as Ph.D. students in the fields of transport and logistics.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 226 p. 84 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030664640
    Series Statement: EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
    DDC: 628
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Atmospheric science. ; Geographic information systems. ; Artificial intelligence. ; Sustainability. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Atmospheric Science. ; Geographical Information System. ; Artificial Intelligence. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Theory and technology of artificial intelligence for oceanography -- Satellite data-driven internal wave forecast model based on machine learning techniques -- Detection and analysis of marine macroalgae based on artificial intelligence -- Tropical cyclone intensity estimation from geostationary satellite imagery -- Reconstructing marine environmental data based on deep learning -- Detecting oceanic processes from space-borne sar imagery using machine learning -- Deep convolutional neural networks-based coastal inundation mapping for un-defined least developed countries: taking madagascar and mozambique as examples -- Ai- based mesoscale eddy study -- Classifying sea ice types from sar images based on deep fully convolutional networks -- Detecting ships and extracting ship's size from SAR images based on deep learning -- Quality control of ocean temperature and salinity data based on machine learning technology -- automatic extraction of internal wave signature from multiple satellite sensors based on deep convolutional neural networks -- Automatic extraction of waterlines from large-scale tidal flats on SAR images and applications based on deep convolutional neural networks -- Forecast of tropical instability waves using deep learning -- Sea surface height prediction based on artificial intelligence.
    Abstract: This open access book invites readers to learn how to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithms to perform their research in oceanography. Various examples are exhibited to guide details of how to feed the big ocean data into the AI models to analyze and achieve optimized results. The number of scholars engaged in AI oceanography research will increase exponentially in the next decade. Therefore, this book will serve as a benchmark providing insights for scholars and graduate students interested in oceanography, computer science, and remote sensing. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 346 p. 183 illus., 169 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811963759
    DDC: 551.46
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Medicine, Preventive. ; Health promotion. ; Emigration and immigration. ; Medical policy. ; Diseases. ; Integrated Geography. ; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. ; Human Migration. ; Health Policy. ; Diseases.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1: Introduction -- Chapter2: Migration, Social Capital, and Health -- Chapter3: Disease Patterns: Communicable and Non-communicable -- Chapter4: Environmental Risks to Health -- Chapter5: Health Literacy of Migrants: Environmental Risks to Health -- Chapter6: Health Literacy of Migrants: Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases -- Chapter7: Social Capital and Acculturation -- Chapter8: Social Capital and Health. .
    Abstract: This book brings readers the first scientific publication, using a mixed-method approach, on the internal migration dynamics regarding disease ecologies of informality and the interactions between social capital, lifestyles, health literacy, and health outcomes in the context of informal settlements in two developing countries - Ghana and Uganda. Through the prism of the concepts of place and scale, the book demonstrates the myriad of ways by which place or context directly and indirectly influence migrant's health knowledge, literacy, and outcomes in poor urban slums. Readers will learn about the multi-faceted linkages between social capital, acculturation, and health in places of deprivation via quantitative methods (e.g. surveys) and qualitative methods such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, concept mapping, and body health mapping. Chapters 1-2 provide an overview of internal migration into urban slums of Ghana and Uganda, and discuss the intersections between migration, social capital, and health in a global context. Chapters 3-7 address disease patterns, environmental risks to health, health literacy of migrants, social capital and acculturation, and social capital and health. The book will be of interest to professors and students, as well as policy makers in low to middle income countries for planning targeted interventions. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 153 p. 42 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030246938
    Series Statement: Global Perspectives on Health Geography,
    DDC: 910
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Medical informatics. ; Geographic information systems. ; Medical economics. ; Medical care. ; Integrated Geography. ; Health Informatics. ; Geographical Information System. ; Health Economics. ; Health Care.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- Introduction. Chapter 2 -- The shape of Japan: methods and data. Chapter 3 -- Death across life courses. Chapter 4 -- Cancer deaths. Chapter 5 -- Deaths from cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases. Chapter 6 -- Other major causes of death. Chapter 7 -- Synthesis.
    Abstract: This new health atlas of Japan presents a series of maps about the health of the contemporary Japanese population, i.e. detailed maps of health indicators in small areas using cartograms. This is the first comprehensive small-area based health atlas about contemporary Japan using vital statistics from 1995-2014. Each map is supplemented with concise explanations written by leading epidemiologists and health geographers in Japan. The book employs various cutting-edge methods in spatial epidemiology, Bayesian spatial smoothing for the reliable mapping of mortality indices, advanced cartographic transformations using the concept of aerial cartograms, and summary statistics of socioeconomic health inequalities. The atlas highlights geographical aspects of social gradients in health by comparing mortality maps with distribution of deprivation index during the recent long-lasting economic stagnation period of Japan known as the lost decades. This health atlas will be a useful resource for international comparisons between Japan and other advanced countries in terms of health and related socioeconomic disparities between regions. It will be of interest to public health practitioners, administrators, researchers and students working on health geography and public health.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIX, 343 p. 336 illus., 335 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030227074
    Series Statement: Global Perspectives on Health Geography,
    DDC: 910
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    Berlin, Heidelberg :Springer Berlin Heidelberg :
    Keywords: Geography. ; Physical geography. ; Environment. ; Agriculture. ; Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Geography. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Agriculture. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: I General Part -- Part A - Ecological Basics (Autoecology) -- Part B - Ecological Basics (Synecology) -- Part C - Ecological Systems and Ecosystem Biology -- II Special Part -- Part D - ZB I: Zonobiome of the evergreen tropical rainforest or equatorial humid diurnal climate -- Part E - ZB II: Zonobiome of savannas, deciduous forests and grasslands of the tropical summer rainfall region -- Part F - ZB III: Zonobiome of hot deserts or subtropical arid climate -- Part G - ZB IV: Zonobiome of hardwoods or Mediterranean winter rainfall regions -- Part H - ZB V: Zonobiome of laurel forests or warm temperate humid climate -- Part I - ZB VI: Zonobiome of winter barren deciduous forests or temperate nemoral climate -- Part J - ZB VII: Zonobiome of steppes and cold deserts or arid temperate climate -- Part K - ZB VIII: Zonobiome of hardwood forests or temperate arid climate. Part K - ZB VIII: Zonobiome of taiga or cold temperate boreal climate -- Part L - ZB IX: Zonobiome of tundra or arctic climate -- Part M - Summary, conclusions -- III Final part.
    Abstract: Vegetation, soil and climate are the most important components of ecological systems. The book presents a compact synthesis of our current knowledge of the ecology of the Earth and is thus the basis for understanding the major interrelationships in a global perspective. In the first part, with a rich endowment of illustrations and photographic material, the well-introduced book deals with the essential processes and operations on the Earth's surface that lead to the formation of the vegetation cover with its distinctive zonation. In the second part, the individual vegetation zones as large-scale ecosystems (i.e. zonobiomes of the biosphere) are consistently described comparatively according to certain criteria. In a short and compact form, the main characteristics and structures as well as examples of ecosystem processes are discussed. The large-scale ecosystems are also the basis and reference system for all anthropogenic changes that have drastically altered vegetation over the last millennia, but especially in the 20th century. This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Vegetation und Klima by Siegmar-W. Breckle and M. Daud Rafiqpoor, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature in 2019. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors. Authors Siegmar-W. Breckle long-time professor and head of the Department of Ecology at the University of Bielefeld (Germany). He continued the multi-volume work "Ecology of the Earth" by Heinrich Walter, published numerous articles and books on the ecology of many regions, especially the drylands combined with countless study trips around the globe. His research in deserts, tropics and high mountains is the basis for the corresponding chapters in this book. M. Daud Rafiqpoor, long-time research associate of the Academy of Sciences and Literature in Mainz and coordinator of two ecologically oriented long-term projects of this academy ("Three-dimensional Landscape Classification of the Tropics and Subtropics" and "Biodiversity in Change"). Numerous study trips in almost all tropical and subtropical mountains of the world. Publication of many papers and books on the geography and ecology of tropical and subtropical high mountains and Afghanistan.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIV, 557 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783662640364
    DDC: 910
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Sedimentology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Buildings Design and construction. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Sedimentology. ; Water. ; Building Construction and Design.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Literature Review -- Research Methodology -- Shoreline Variations And Hydrodynamic Conditions Around Rameswaram Island -- Beach Morphology And Hydrodynamic Conditions Along Dhanushkodi -- Oscillation Of Tip And Hydrodynamic Conditions Around Arichamunai -- Summary And Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book focuses on understanding the shoreline dynamics, nearshore processes and sediment transport around Rameswaram Island and the cities of Dhanushkodi and Arichamunai. Rameswaram Island is located between the Gulf of Mannar on the south and Palk Bay on the north, between the southern tip of India and Sri Lanka, and is unique in terms of physical, chemical and biological processes. The Gulf of Mannar is established as a marine biodiversity conservation area by its richness of variety and variability of marine species such as corals, finfish, shellfish and other fishes. The island is predominantly influenced by four seasons: northeast monsoon, post-monsoon, summer and southwest monsoon; and the sedimentological and hydrodynamic conditions significantly change seasonally, resulting in the island’s responding in a different manner with each season. It also explains the physical forces and their impacts around these areas. Rameswaram Island has existed naturally for a long period of time even under the influence of different water masses of the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay. Understanding the regional natural phenomena is the only solution to carry out the best management practices to develop coastal constructions and modifications.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 99 p. 65 illus., 60 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811657962
    Series Statement: Springer Oceanography,
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Geomorphology. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Geomorphology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part1. Coastal, Estuarine and Lake (Brackish) Environments: Introduction, Definition, Processes and Dynamics -- Chapter1. Bibliometric analysis of the literature on coastal sediment pollution -- Chapter2. Coastal flooding in India – An Overview -- Part2. Water quality/ Hydrological Processes -- Chapter3. Appraisal of coastal water quality of two hot spots on Southwest coast of India: A case study of multi-year biogeochemical observations -- Chapter4. Assessment of water quality from the Gundlakamma estuary, Andhra coast, Southeast coast of India -- Chapter5. Evaluation ofPhysico-chemical Parameters of Coastal Water from Pennar River Estuary, East Coast of India: An integrated approach -- Chapter6. Climatic variability and anthropogenic forcing on marine ecosystems: Evidence from the Lakshadweep Archipelago -- Part3. Sediment Characteristics -- Chapter7. Geochemical characterization of suspended sediments in the Nethravati estuary, southwest coast of India: insights to redox processes, metal sorption and pollution aspect -- Chapter8. Geochemical Studies of Ilmenite from Bhimunipatnam to Konada Coastal Sands, North Andhra Pradesh, East Coast of India -- Chapter9. Study of beach sand from Harihareshwar, Shrivardhan and Diveagar beach of Raigad District, Maharashtra, India -- Chapter10. Impact of Seasonal Sediment Dynamics on Beach Morphology: A case study from the Govindampalli-Durgarajupatnam Coast, East Coast of India -- Chapter11. Heavy Minerals Studies of Coastal Sands from Bavanapadu to Kalingapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, East coast of India -- Chapter12. Mineral Chemistry of Ilmenites as a source indicator for coastal sediments between Vamsadhara and Nagavali river mouth, North Coastal, Andhra Pradesh -- Chapter13. Major and trace elements in the Sediments of the Gollumutta Paya Estuary of the Krishna River, East Coast of India -- Part4. Biodiversity/ Bio-indicators/ ecological studies -- Chapter14. Assessment of Trace Metal contamination in Saccostrea cucullata (Born, 1778) from the coast ff South Andaman Island, India -- Chapter15. Analytical approach of Haematology in variation to physical parameters of Indian Mackerel and Yellowfin Tuna from Indian waters -- Chapter16. Geochemistry of Mollusk Shells as proxies of Marine Pollution, East coast of India -- Chapter17. Sedimentary structures of tidal flats in Recent Chandipur East Coast of Orisha, India -- Part5. Climate Change and Anthropocene -- Chapter18. Coastal Erosion Vulnerability Index: A case study for Kuwaiti Coast -- Chapter19. Total suspended matter variability in response to tropical cyclone Titli along coastal waters of southeast India using satellite observations: Implications to Climate Change -- Chapter20. Climate Change and its Impact on Depletion of Oxygen Levels on Coastal Waters and Shallow Seas -- Chapter21. Nanoparticle based bioremediation for crude oil removal from marine environment -- Part6. Socio-economic scenarios related to Sustainable Development -- Chapter22. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Coastal Tourism of Andaman Isles, India: Sustainable Development Scenario -- Chapter23. Spatial planning for sustainable resource use with a special reference to aquaculture development -- Chapter24. Sustainable Aquaculture and Economic Development in Coastal Areas: The Case of Andhra Pradesh, India -- Chapter25. Marine and Coastal ecosystem services for Sustainable Development -- Part7. Application of Geospatial tools -- Chapter26. Advanced remote sensing methods for high-resolution, cost-effective monitoring of the coastal morphology using Video Beach Monitoring System (VBMS), CoastSnap and CoastSat techniques -- Chapter27. Coastal morpho-dynamics and Environmental variables of Ennore Creek: An Integrated approach -- Chapter28. A study on dynamics of Krishna river mouth, East coast of India: A Geospatial approach -- Chapter29. Non monsoonal coastal erosion due to the tropical cyclone (OCKHI) and it’s impacts along Thiruvananthapuram coast, Southwest coast of India - A geospatial approach .
    Abstract: This volume discusses geological, biological and sustainability aspects of coastal, estuary and lake environments. It offers a comprehensive understanding of biotic, physico-chemical, sedimentological and socio-environmental factors associated with the sustainable development of these environments in areas vulnerable to climate change and other anthropogenic activities. The book is divided into several main sections, covering the geological and biological processes and dynamics of these environments, water quality and hydrological modeling, sediment characteristics, bio-indicators and ecological analysis, climate change impacts, geospatial applications, and sustainable development practices and scenarios. The book aims to be a useful resource for academics, scientists, coastal and marine practitioners, meteorologists, environmental consultants and computing experts working in the areas of earth and ocean sciences.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXVI, 489 p. 231 illus., 206 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031216442
    DDC: 551.46
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  • 9
    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Climatology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Part 1 Whitecap Parameterizations -- Chapter 2 Parameterizing Coverage using Sea Surface Imagery -- Chapter 3 Estimates of Whitecap Wave Breaking Energy Dissipation Rate from Measurements of Whitecap Coverage -- Chapter 4 Inferences to be Drawn from a Consideration of Power-Law Descriptions of Multiple Data Sets Each Comprised of Whitecap Coverage, WB and 10m-Elevation Wind Speed Measurements -- Chapter 5 Wave Breaking and Spray -- Chapter 6 Measurements of Air-Side Shear- and Wave-Induced Viscous Stress over Strongly Forced, Young Wind Waves -- Part 2 Whitecaps and Gas Transfer -- Chapter 7 What Controls Air-Sea Gas Exchange at Extreme Wind Speeds? Evidence from Laboratory Experiments -- Chapter 8 Studying the Role of Gas Bubbles on Air-Sea Gas Transfer Using Computer Models -- Chapter 9 The role of physical chemical properties of gases in whitecap facilitated Gas Transfer -- Chapter 10 Sea Spray and gas transfer -- Part 3 Whitecaps and Remote Sensing -- Chapter 11 Global Whitecap Coverage from Satellite Remote Sensing and Wave Modelling -- Chapter 12 The Case for Measuring Whitecaps Using Ocean Color and Initial Linkages to Subsurface Physics -- Chapter 13 Bright Oceans: Spectral differentiation of whitecaps, sea ice, plastics, and other flotsam -- Part 4 A Historical Perspective -- Chapter 14 Twixt Wind and Waves: A first-person account of the early years of the study of oceanic whitecaps.
    Abstract: This book provides the reader with the a comprehensive summary of the recent advances in the study of whitecaps. It is the first major publication focusing specifically on whitecaps and their role in a variety of climate-relevant air-sea interaction processes since the publication, in 1986, of Oceanic Whitecaps, and Their Role in Air-Sea Exchange Processes, edited by Edward Charles Monahan and Gearoid Mac Niocaill (published by Springer). This book also provides the interested reader with a review of the initial work done on this topic in the second half of the 20th Century.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 290 p. 89 illus., 47 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030363710
    DDC: 551.46
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Geography. ; Human geography. ; Peace. ; Human rights. ; Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Peace and Conflict Studies. ; Human Rights. ; Politics and Human Rights.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Introduction -- Chapter2, Towards a Legal Framework on Internal Displacement in South Sudan -- Chapter3. Mediating Protection of Forcibly Displaced Populations in the Frontlines of the Central African Republic -- Chapter4. The Adequacy of Law and Policy Frameworks on Internal Displacement in Ethiopia: A Critical Appraisal -- Chapter5. Beyond Accountability and Eminent Domain: Development Rights and Development-Induced Displacement in Kenya -- Chapter6. A Review of Land and Property Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Zimbabwe: Steps Towards Restitution -- Chapter7. Internally Displaced Children in Nigeria: A Rights-Based Situational Appraisal -- Chapter8. Straddled Between Government Forces and Armed Separatists: The Plight of Internally Displaced Persons from the Anglophone Regions of Cameroon -- Chapter9. National Protection of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa: Law and Policy Beyond the Rhetoric.
    Abstract: This volume examines the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) through an interdisciplinary lens, with a focus on IDPs in Africa. The novelty of this book resonates from the fact that it explores national perspectives on internal displacement, with the aim of providing a well-grounded engagement on the subject of internal displacement, for which very little exists. The chapter authors are drawn from various disciplines and institutional backgrounds, and provide context-based analysis and examine the situation in countries with significant population displacement. The work is a timely engagement, as the issue of internal displacement has emerged as a pertinent concern in Africa. Each of the chapters in this book draw on significant context-based knowledge and on issues for which there is a need for pertinent attention across the African countries. This book will be a significant reference point for researchers, professors, practitioners, judges, policy makers, international organizations, regional bodies, lawyers and scholars in the field of migration, forced migration, and regional institutions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 113 p. 2 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030668846
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 910
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Geology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Geology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Linear and nonlinear surface waves -- 2. Internal waves at the interface -- 3. Transformation of waves on the flow -- 4. Surface contamination -- 5. Ocean Acoustic Waves -- 6. Stratification of the ocean environment -- 7. Internal gravity waves in a stratified medium -- 8. Convective phenomena in the sea -- 9. Interaction of surface waves with regions of near-surface convection -- 10. Anomalous waves.
    Abstract: This book describes a comprehensive selection of ocean processes such as wave phenomena (surface, internal gravitational, and acoustic waves), the influence of surfactants and pollutants on the aquatic environment's dynamics, the models of the stratified natural environment, convective phenomena in the ocean, and the interaction of wave and convective processes. Finally, this book dedicates the last section to unsolved problems in the physics of anomalous waves. Most of the chapters present the most hegemonic theories but also they introduce the revulsive ideas based on alternative approaches. The underlying mathematical models are scientifically justified both at the physical and formal mathematical levels. In all known limiting cases lead to well-known classical results. They are in good agreement with experimental data. Several sections show the application of developed approaches to the description of natural phenomena. The book is of interest to specialists working in the field of ocean physics, as well as undergraduate and graduate students specializing in marine physics and oceanography.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 257 p. 73 illus., 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030722692
    Series Statement: Springer Oceanography,
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Pollution. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Pollution. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Environmental Pollution its Causes and Impact on Ecosystem -- Chapter 2. Nanomaterials; Applications; Implications and Management -- Chapter 3. Environmental Nanotechnology: Its Applications, Effects and Management -- Chapter 4. Nanoscavengers for the waste water remediation -- Chapter 5. Development of Environmental Nanosensors for Detection Monitoring and Assessment -- Chapter 6. Nanotechnology for the Remediation of Heavy Metals -- Chapter 7. Emerging Potential of Nano Based Techniques for Dye removal -- Chapter 8. Nanomaterials for remediation of pesticides -- Chapter 9. Application of carbon-based nanomaterials for removal of hydrocarbons -- Chapter 10. Nanofertilizers and their applications -- Chapter 11. Nanopesticides in Agriculture -- Chapter 12. Waste Management using Nano Technology -- Chapter 13. Phytoremediation and Nano-remediation.
    Abstract: This book provides the detail information about nanoparticles, their types, characterization techniques such as TEM, FESEM, AFM, XRD etc. nanogenotoxicity, metal and metal oxide nanoparticle’s toxicity, physical and chemical characterization of nanomaterials, entry routes, cell-nano interaction studies, possible impacts to the human kind, and on the methods of evaluating the toxicity. It puts together comprehensive and up-to-date information about sustainable approaches in making an eco-friendly environment using advanced nanotechnologies. It educated readers about the new frontiers and scope of employing various state-of-art nano-technologies to clean-up and save our environment. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, environmental biotechnologists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, environmental sciences, environmental engineering and biotechnology.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 297 p. 78 illus., 56 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811592393
    DDC: 628
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Power resources. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Renewable Energy. ; Biotechnology. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Setting the Scene for Bio#Futures -- Chapter 1. Bioeconomy as a driver for upcoming 7th K-wave (2050–2100) -- Chapter 2. What can we do? Participatory foresight for the bioeconomy transition -- Chapter 3. The Emergence of Bioeconomy in the 6th Kondratiev Wave of Change – A Horizon Scanning-Based Approach -- Part 2. Towards Circular Bioeconomy and Biosociety -- Chapter 4. Strategies for Rapid Transition to a Circular, Bio-based Society -- Chapter 5 -- Circular Bioeconomy – A Path to Sustainable and Climate wise (Material) Economy? -- Chapter 6 -- The Bioeconomy Perspectives in Transformation towards a Circular Economy in Poland -- Part 3. BioEcoJust Themes and Approaches -- Chapter 7. OPEN BIOFUTURES: the Challenge of maintaining Agency for long-term Futures -- Chapter 8. Sensing and Making Sense of Emergent BioEthos Using Futuring Games -- Chapter 9. Bioeconomy in maturation - A pathway towards a “good” bioeconomy or distorting silence on crucial matters? -- Part 4. Agro-Food and Healthcare Advancements -- Chapter 10. Technological Landscape of the Agriculture and Food Sector: A Long-Term Vision -- Chapter 11. Parallels between the Future for MedTech and Agri-Tech, Perspectives Drawing on the British Experience -- Chapter 12. Genomic vaccines for pandemic diseases in times of COVID-19: global trends and patent landscape -- Chapter 13. Non- Communicable Diseases in the era of precision medicine: an overview of the causing factors and prospects -- Chapter 14. Obstacles in the Adaptation of Biopesticides in India -- Chapter 15. Energy Solutions for Agricultural Machinery – From the Oil Era Towards a Sustainable Bioeconomy -- Part 5. Sustainability Constraints and Prospects -- Chapter 16. Embedding Sustainability Strategies to Protect God's Gift: The Earth -- Chapter 17. Biological Degradation of Odorous Air Pollutants -- Chapter 18. A Systematic Approach for Assessing and Managing the Urban Bioeconomy -- Part 6. Innovative Energy Solutions -- Chapter 19. Innovation in Bioenergy - Factors Affecting Innovation in Biofuels -- Chapter 20. Increasing Flexibility of Biogas Plants Through the Application of Innovative Concepts -- Chapter 21. Case Study for Status and Exploration of Microalgae in Egypt -- Part 7. Bioeconomic Catalysts of Socio-Economic Development -- Chapter 22. Approaches on Bioeconomy Education -- Chapter 23. Bio-Economy as Proponent of Digital Meanings Society -- Chapter 24. New Humanism: A Vital Component of Sustainable Socio-Technical Change -- Part 8. The Way Ahead, Key Trends and Lessons -- Chapter 25. Bioeconomy in the 21st Century: Global Trends Analysis Perspectives -- Chapter 26. Responsible Innovation in Industry: The Role of a Firm's Multi-Stakeholder Network -- Chapter 27 -- Inclusion and Resilience in the Bioeconomy.
    Abstract: This volume presents a timely recognition, warning and mapping of the fast approaching wave, or “bio-tsunami”, of global socio-technical transformation, built by a much wider spectrum of converging powers, including biotechnology, new agriculture, novel foods, health, quality of life, environment, energy, sustainability, education, knowledge management, and design of smart applications. The book contains eight sections corresponding to different clusters of bioeconomic and socio-technical change, as identified by the editors’ “Scanning the Horizon” foresight research; it also offers an integrated view of the future bioeconomy landscape though the convergence of several technologies that affect everyday life. The clusters offer methodologies for forecasting the future bioeconomy, and how these predictions can affect target-setting and the orientation of policies and actions to manage cultural and societal change, and achieve sustainable development in less developed areas. The book will be of interest to researchers, producers, logistics experts, policy makers, regulators, business and financial institutions, and biotechnologists (e.g. geneticists, food experts, etc.).
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 644 p. 105 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030649692
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Microbiology. ; Genetics. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Microbiology. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Nanotechnology in agriculture, the food sector and remediation - prospects, relations and constraints -- Nanotechnology based treatment systems for Arsenic sequestration in groundwater: Contamination, challenges and future scope of studies -- Development of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and Its Copolymers as a Possible “Cure” for the Plastic Pollution -- Advanced technologies for ecological reconstruction and bioremediation of degraded land -- The recent strategies employed in chemical analysis of contaminated waters, sediments and soils as a part of the remediation process: Extraction -- Fluoride remediation using membrane processes -- A novel Constructed Wetland design with artificial aeration and sludge mineralization for municipal wastewater treatment -- Persistent organic pollutants (POPs): Sources, types, impacts and their remediation -- Emerging microfiber pollution and its remediation -- Environment remediation tools- chemo and biosensors -- Adsorptive chromatography: A sustainable strategy for treatment of food and pharmaceutical industrial effluent -- Remediation of heavy metals through genetically engineered microorganism -- Heavy metals removal processes by sulfate-reducing bacteria -- Biological implications of dioxins/furans bioaccumulation in ecosystems -- Role of micro-organisms in remediation of environmental contaminants.
    Abstract: This book presents state-of-the-art environmental remediation processes. Environmental protection and management is a global concern, especially in the context of industrial regions. Over the years, several conventional, engineering-based physicochemical decontamination methods have used in the remediation of polluted sites. However, these methods are expensive and have limited efficiency. Drawing on research and examples from around the world, this book offers a comprehensive review of and insights into green technologies and sustainable remediation alternatives. It discusses the emerging importance of nanotechnology, chemo and biosensors, indicator species, microbe-based remediation of organic compounds, and ex-situ remediation methods. Addressing the growing global need for a holistic overview of the environmental remediation of polluted sites, it will appeal to teachers, researchers, scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. It also serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of biotechnology and environmental sciences.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 495 p. 84 illus., 53 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811554995
    Series Statement: Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology,
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Urban policy. ; Law. ; Real estate business. ; Urban economics. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Geography. ; Urban Policy. ; Law. ; Real Estate Economics. ; Urban Economics. ; Regional and Spatial Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Key determinants of spatial management systems in Europe (Paulina Legutko-Kobus, Maciej Nowak) -- Chapter 2. Determinants and effects of planning practice in Poland (PrzemysławŚleszyński) -- Chapter 3. Spatial development law in Poland and related problems (Maciej Nowak) -- Chapter 4. Determining the interdependence (including barriers and challenges) between legal regulations and planning practice (PŚ, MN PLK) -- Chapter 5. Summary and conclusions.
    Abstract: This book defines the dilemmas related to the interface between legal regulations and planning practice in the spatial management system. Based on specific case studies, it gives examples of possible problems and ways of solving them. It applies to Poland's standard and the determinants of spatial policy in other countries. It provides the basis for a developed international discussion and concretely suggests specific actions at local, regional and national levels.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 119 p. 17 illus., 16 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030969394
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Analytical chemistry. ; Catalysis. ; Nanochemistry. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Analytical Chemistry. ; Catalysis. ; Nanochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1 Amino acids functionalized inorganic metal nanoparticles: Synthetic nanozymes for target specific binding, sensing and catalytic applications -- Chapter 2 Thermal decomposition routes for magnetic nanoparticles: development of next-generation artificial enzymes, their phase transfer and biological applications -- Chapter 3 Nanozymes: Emerging Nanomaterials to Detect Toxic Ions -- Chapter 4 Applications of nanozymes in wastewater treatment -- Chapter 5 Aptamer mediated sensing of environmental pollutants utilizing peroxidase mimic activity of nanozymes -- Chapter 6 Nanozyme-based sensors for pesticide detection -- Chapter 7 Metal-based nanozyme: Strategies to modulate the catalytic activity to realize environment application -- Chapter 8 Nanozymes in Environmental Protection.
    Abstract: Protection of the environment is essential because pollution has become a global problem with many adverse effects on life and ecosystems. For that, remediation strategies and techniques have been designed, yet they are limited. Here, the recent development of nanotechnology opens a new vista for environmental remediation. In particular, nanomaterials displaying enzyme-like activities, named ‘nanozymes’, appear very promising for environmental monitoring, contaminant detection, microbial management, and degradation of organic pollutants. Nanomaterials including metallic, metal oxides and carbon-based nanoparticles with nanozymes activities have been synthesized. These nanozymes have similar activities as natural peroxidase, oxidase, superoxide dismutase and catalase enzymes. Nanozymes have several advantages, yet they suffer from several limitations such as low catalytic efficiency, less substrate selectivity, biocompatibility, and lack of engineering of the active sites. This book reviews the latest developments and applications of nanozymes in environmental science.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 241 p. 92 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030682309
    Series Statement: Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, 63
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Human geography. ; Cultural geography. ; Cartography. ; Physical geography. ; Economic geography. ; Geography. ; Social and Cultural Geography. ; Cartography. ; Human Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Economic Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Concept, types, collection, classification and representation of geographical data -- Representation of geographical data using graphs -- Diagramatic representation of geographical data -- Mapping techniques of geographical data.
    Abstract: Representation of geographical data using graphs, diagrams and mapping techniques is a key for geographers and for researchers in other disciplines to explore the nature of data, the pattern of spatial and temporal variations and their relationships, and formulation of principles to accurately understand and analyze features on or near the earth’s surface. These modes of representation also enable the development of spatial understanding and the capacity for technical and logical decision making. The book depicts all types of graphs, diagrams and maps, explained in detail with numerous examples. The emphasis is on their appropriate data structure, the relevance of selecting the correct technique, methods of their construction, advantages and disadvantages of their use, and applications of these techniques in analyzing and realizing the spatial pattern of various geographical features and phenomena. This book is unique in that it reflects a perfect correlation between theoretical knowledge of geographical events and phenomena and their realistic implications, with relevant examples using appropriate graphical methods. The book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, cartographers and decision makers to analyze and represent various geographical data for a better, systematic and scientific understanding of the real world.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXII, 310 p. 161 illus., 24 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811665851
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Human geography. ; Corporate governance. ; Geography. ; Regional Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Corporate Governance.
    Description / Table of Contents: Changing Community Governance in the Coastal Fishing Regions -- Examining Geographical Methods for Analyzing Relationships Among Actors in Fishing Ground Use -- Rethinking the State of Fisheries Cooperative Associations Through the Long-Term Consolidation Movement in Japan -- Fisheries Resource Governance in Hyogo Seto Inland Sea: Fishers, the Government, Research Institutes and Fisher’s Organizations -- Fishery Activities in Response to the Rapid Decline of the Herring Catch in Hokkaido -- Adaptive Capacity in Fishery Restoration Process at Tsunami-Affected Areas: Assets, Flexibility and Social Organization -- Adaptive Governance of Coastal Fisheries Resources in Response to Isoyake (Seaweed Deforestation). .
    Abstract: Japan’s fisheries sector is undergoing a major restructuring. The coastal ecological change and natural disasters such as tsunami demand that communities transform or organize resource governance anew. Under the national policy of decentralization to cope with the aging and declining population, the availability of local infrastructure, both physical and social, plays a significant role in the adaptive capacity of the community. This book presents the historical and spatial dynamics of coastal fisheries resource governance in response to different environmental changes, its socio-political context, and challenges raised by academicians. The reader will find the national trends and geographical patterns of the administrative restructuring in the communities and fisheries cooperatives from abundant maps and figures, as well as a rich description of adaptive governance in the scale of region and community by ecological-historical approaches. Comparative analysis of the communities provides a practical framework to understand a variety of local resources in Japan’s coastal regions, which will serve as a guide to the development of alternative adaptive governance in community-based small-scale fisheries in the world.
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    Pages: XIII, 159 p. 47 illus., 36 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813342408
    Series Statement: International Perspectives in Geography, AJG Library, 13
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Underwater archaeology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Cultural property. ; Archaeology. ; Anthropology. ; Geography. ; Maritime Archaeology. ; Geographical Information System. ; Archaeology and Heritage. ; Cultural Heritage. ; Anthropology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Remains of the shipwreck: an introduction to the Iberian maritime and underwater landscape -- Chapter2. A paradigm of inter and multidisciplinary research: The ForSEAdiscovery project as a case study -- Chapter3. Life and Death in the Spanish Carrera de Indias: ships, merchants, cargoes and routes -- Chapter4. Iberian Ships of the Early Modern Period -- Chapter5. Ship Types in Portugal -- Chapter6. The Iberian Peninsula between two Seas: Shipbuilding Revolution in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, 14th–15th centuries -- Chapter7. An insight into Mediterranean naval architecture in the 16th century through the texts of Nicolò Sagri (1538–1571). A comparative perspective with Ibero-Atlantic shipbuilding -- Chapter8. From the Baltic Sea to Andalusia: North European timber (and traders) in 16th-century Seville -- Chapter9. Supplying timber for His Majesty’s fleets: forest resources and maritime struggle in Portugal (1621–1634) -- Chapter10. Historical Documents as sources for the study of shipbuilding in Spain -- Chapter11. Iberian Documents and Treaties on shipbuilding -- Chapter12. Maritime vocabulary in texts: Fray Joseph de Ledesma (1701) -- Chapter13. GIS application on 16th-18th centuries Iberian Shipwrecks.
    Abstract: This two-volume set highlights the importance of Iberian shipbuilding in the centuries of the so-called first globalization (15th to 18th), in confluence with an unprecedented extension of ocean navigation and seafaring and a greater demand for natural resources (especially timber), mostly oak (Quercus spp.) and Pine (Pinus spp.). The chapters are framed in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary line of research that integrates history, Geographic Information Sciences, underwater archaeology, dendrochronology and wood provenance techniques. This line of research was developed during the ForSEAdiscovery project, which had a great impact in the academic and scientific world and brought together experts from Europe and America. The volumes deliver a state-of-the-art review of the latest lines of research related to Iberian maritime history and archaeology and their developing interdisciplinary interaction with dendroarchaeology. This synthesis combines an analysis of historical sources, the systematic study of wreck-remains and material culture related to Iberian seafaring from the 15th to the 18th centuries, and the application of earth sciences, including dendrochronology. The set can be used as a manual or work guide for experts and students, and will also be an interesting read for non-experts interested in the subject. Volume 1 focuses on the history and archaeology of seafaring and shipbuilding in the Iberian early modern world, complemented by case studies on timber trade and supply for shipbuilding, analysis of shipbuilding treatises, and the application of Geographic Information Systems and Databases (GIS) to the study of shipwrecks.
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    Pages: IX, 373 p. 22 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030864606
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    Keywords: Geography. ; History. ; Political science. ; Human geography. ; Cartography. ; Geography. ; History. ; Political Science. ; Human Geography. ; Cartography. ; Regional Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Drawing the lines, knowing the borders. An overview of recent scholarship on boundary-making and modern regimes of territorialization -- Part I. Boundary Treaties and Joint Commissions: Theoretical Foundations and Praxis on the Ground -- 2. Modern State Sovereignty as Geometric Purification of Territory. Delimitation Theories and Practices in the 1864 Spanish-Portuguese Boundary Treaty -- 3. Delimitation of the Spanish-Portuguese Border and the Controversy over La Contienda -- 4.From a Line on a Map to Realities on the Ground. The French-German Joint Boundary Commission at Work (1871-1877) -- 5. Mexican Geographer Engineers and the Demarcation of Mexico's Borders -- Part II. Contesting the Naturalness of Borders. Cartographic Practices, Geographical Knowledge and Territorial Issues -- 6. Borders on Paper, Borders on the Ground. Boundary Commissions Under the Treaty of Madrid and Their Role in the Reinvention of the Rio de la Plata Frontier (1752-1759) -- 7. Rights of Use vs. Natural Boundary: Demarcation of the Iraty Forest Massif (Western Pyrenees, 17th-19th Centuries) 8. A Water Borderline Adrift Between France and Spain. The Bidasoa and the Bay of Higuer at the End of the 19th Century -- 9. Demarcation of the Border of the Spanish Protectorate in Morocco (1913–1931): Chronicle of Failure -- Part III. Concluding Essay -- 10. Borders at the Global Turn.
    Abstract: This book brings together ten empirically rich and theoretically informed contributions that aim to clarify both geo-historical specificities and common transnational and global features of the cultures and practices of boundary making that shaped modern statehood. Written by scholars from Spain, France, Italy, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, the essays included in this volume provide a comparative international perspective on the processes of border formation, as well as an integrative approach that seeks to strengthen the links between renewed geo-historical studies and more contemporary-oriented border studies. The book is addressed to a wide range of researchers, including geographers, historians, political scientists and specialists in geopolitics and the history of international relations.
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    Pages: XII, 172 p. 35 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030969042
    Series Statement: Historical Geography and Geosciences,
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Surveying the Earth through the ages -- Geodesy in the 21st century - Global reference systems and modern geodetic space observation techniques -- Our planet in focus - Phenomena of global change -- Social relevance of high-precision measurement of our planet from space.
    Abstract: How does your cell phone know where you are right now? How is our planet changing due to geodynamic processes and ongoing climate change? How can these changes be precisely measured from space in order to obtain reliable information about the melting of ice sheets or the threat to coastal regions from rising sea levels? This popular science book provides answers to these and many other socially relevant questions. It is aimed at interested non-professionals who want to learn more about our fascinating planet, but also at experts in natural sciences. You are taken on an exciting journey through time from the first surveys in ancient times to the satellite era, which is providing us with a global view of our home planet. Illustrative examples demonstrate how deeply global positioning and navigation with satellites pervade our daily life, and what fundamental contributions geodesy makes to understanding the Earth system and determining the effects of climate change. With interview contributions by Günter Hein, Harald Lesch and Stefan Rahmstorf. This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Mission Erde by Detlef Angermann et al., published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature in 2021. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). Content and language were subsequently revised by the authors. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors. The Authors Detlef Angermann holds a doctorate in geodesy and heads the Research Area Reference Systems at the Deutsches Geodätisches Forschungsinstitut of the Technical University of Munich. Roland Pail is Professor of Astronomical and Physical Geodesy at the Technical University of Munich. Florian Seitz is Professor of Geodetic Geodynamics and heads the Deutsches Geodätisches Forschungsinstitut of the Technical University of Munich. Urs Hugentobler is Professor of Satellite Geodesy and heads the Satellite Geodesy Research Facility of the Technical University of Munich.
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    Pages: XII, 246 p. 74 illus., 68 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783662641064
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Geomorphology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Geomorphology. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: In search of a destination -- Further into the ocean -- From regional to coastal oceanography -- New observing systems and new scientific applications -- Operational oceanography and future scientific and societal challenges -- Afterword.
    Abstract: This book presents the development of oceanography of European regional and coastal seas over the last 50 years. It describes the evolution of scientific practice alongside the technological development of measurements and computer modelling. Emphasis is placed on transformation of basic research into applied science and services. This reflects the growing public awareness of ocean issues. The recent advancements in the field of operational oceanography are presented as an important scientific response to the needs of environmental protection and sustainable development. The book could be of interest to scientists and students in various fields of oceanography, to practitioners in the field, and to the general readership interested in environmental sciences.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXI, 278 p. 127 illus., 106 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031337208
    Series Statement: Springer Oceanography,
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Earth sciences. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Natural disasters. ; Geography. ; Earth and Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Natural Hazards.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part1. Introduction and background -- Chapter1. Linking the impacts of tropical cyclones to the Sustainable Development Goals -- Part2. A Focus on Agriculture and Public Health -- Chapter2. Impacts of tropical cyclone Idai on cash crops agriculture in Zimbabwe -- Chapter3. A comparative study of flooding on food security of urban and rural households in Blantyre City and Chikwawa, Malawi -- Chapter4. Assessment of Cyclone Idai floods on local food systems and disaster management responses in Mozambique and Zimbabwe -- Chapter5. Impacts of Tropical Cyclones Idai and Kenneth on Public Health in Southern Africa -- Chapter6. Perspectives on safeguarding children in sustainable disaster mitigation in Zimbabwe -- Part3. Education, Water and Sanitation and Livelihoods -- Chapter7. Impacts of cyclone Idai and the road to recovery in education systems in Zimbabwe -- Chapter8. The Water Sanitation and Hygiene Perspective in Response to Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe -- Chapter9. Struggles of Cyclone Idai floods survivors inhabiting spaces of vulnerability and reconstructing their fractured livelihoods -- Chapter10. The Reconstruction of Livelihoods by Survivors of Cyclone Idai in the Chimanimani District of Zimbabwe -- Part4. A Focus on Infrastructure and Settlement -- Chapter11. Planning for climate and cyclone resilient transport infrastructures in southern Africa: Lessons from Zimbabwe -- Chapter12. Impacts of Cyclone Idai on Human Settlements in Zimbabwe -- Chapter13. Social and physical vulnerability of settlements to hydro-climatic induced disasters: Lessons from Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe -- Part5. Natural Resources, Oceans, Tourism and Other Losses -- Chapter14. The Impact of Cyclone Idai on natural and plantation forests in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe -- Chapter15. Impact of Cyclone Idai on biodiversity and natural resources in Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe -- Chapter16. Impact of tropical cyclone Idai on tourism attractions and related infrastructure in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe -- Chapter17. Evidence of the impact of cyclones and floods on biodiversity and wildlife resources in Southern Africa -- Chapter18. Impact of cyclones and floods on seagrass habitats -- Chapter19. Economic Losses from Cyclones Idai and Kenneth, and Floods in southern Africa: Implications on Sustainable Development Goals -- Part6. The Policy Space -- Chapter20. Emerging Key Findings, Conclusions and Policy Recommendations.
    Abstract: Tropical cyclones in Southern Africa, also known as hurricanes or typhoons in other regions of the world, is a hot subject for academic research. This focus has been magnified by the need to consider tropical cyclones in the context of other global development agendas, that includes the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its inseparable 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and Habitat III’s New Urban Agenda. The ambitious SDGs challenge global and community leaders to make sure development addresses the nexus among poverty, inequality and employment creation, as well as care for the earth and its natural resources and biodiversity. The SDGs further present an agenda to eradicate hunger, bring quality education and sustain water and sanitation. The infrastructure development, human settlements, sustainable consumption and production, climate change, biodiversity and the ocean (blue) economy agendas are also pitched. Lastly, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages partnerships on delivering various programmes and projects at all spatial levels. However, as tropical cyclones continue to make multiple landfalls and ravage Southern Africa and other parts of the world, the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is threatened. To this end, this book addresses this gap by documenting the implications of tropical cyclones, drawing examples and case studies from recent tropical cyclones such as cyclone Idai and cyclone Kenneth that resulted in catastrophic impacts in 2019. The book comes as part of a series with three volumes. The other volumes include “Cyclones in Southern Africa Vol. 1: Interfacing the Catastrophic Impact of Cyclone Idai with SDGs in Zimbabwe” and “Cyclones in Southern Africa Vol 2: Foundational and Fundamental Topics”. Given the foregoing, the book is suitable as a read for several professionals and disciplines such as tourism and hospitality studies, economics, sustainable development, development studies, environmental sciences, arts, geography, life sciences, politics, planning and public health.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXVI, 322 p. 83 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030743031
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Geology. ; Physical geography. ; Economic geography. ; Human geography. ; Geography. ; Geology. ; Regional Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Economic Geography. ; Human Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I - INTRODUCTION, POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY, ETHNIC GROUPS AND RELIGIONS -- Introduction -- I.1. General geographical features of Albania -- I.2. Historical and Political Geography -- I.3. Ethnic Groups and Religions -- I.3.2. Religions -- PART II - LANDSCAPE OF ALBANIA -- II.1. Geological construction -- II.2. The relief -- II.3. Climate -- II.4. Waters -- II.5. Soils -- II.6. Flora and fauna -- II.7. Albanian natural and cultural heritage -- PART III - DEMOGRAPHICS -- III.2. Sociocultural features -- III.2. Sociocultural features -- PART IV - THE ECONOMY -- PART V - GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS -- INDEX.
    Abstract: This book is one of the first to give a comprehensive and detailed overview of the complete geography of Albania in English. It highlights the most important and manifold potentials of nature, society and economy of Albania as well as development problems during different time periods. One focus lies on Albania's perspectives and challenges for the future. Beside natural aspects also topics such as migration, poverty, social situation, economy, urban development, regional disparities among others are discussed. This book appeals to academics and researchers of geography, regional development and related disciplines as well as teachers and students of geography, geology, natural sciences, social sciences, economics. The book is also attractive for media representatives, tourists and other interested individuals travelling to Albania.
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    Pages: XXIV, 255 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030855512
    Series Statement: World Regional Geography Book Series,
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Nanotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part1. Nanotechnology and Sustainability: Introduction and Fundamental Aspects -- Chapter1. Nanotechnology and Sustainability: Toxicological Assessments and Environmental Risks -- Chapter2. Microbial Nanotechnology: Current Development and Potential Applications in the Field of Biotechnology -- Chapter3. Green Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Application -- Chapter4. Green Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Applications (Plant & Bacteria Mediated Synthesis) -- Chapter5. Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles Using Plant and Biological Organisms and their Biomedical Applications -- Chapter6. An Insight into the Plants and Bacteria Mediated Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials and their Potential Applications -- Chapter7. Exploration on Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles from Plants and Microorganisms and their Biological Applications -- Chapter8. Plant-based Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles and Their Applications: A Review -- Chapter9. Nanotechnology in Cancer Chemoprevention: In Vivo and In Vitro Studies and Advancement in Biological Sciences -- Chapter10. Nanotechnology: A Next-Gen Tool for Sustainable Aquaculture -- Part2. Nanotechnology for Energy Conversion and Storage -- Chapter11. Nanotechnology in Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Process -- Chapter12. Application of Nanotechnology in Bioenergy Production from Algae and Cyanobacteria -- Chapter13. Graphene Based Nanomaterials for Supercapacitor Applications: A Critical Review -- Chapter14. Nanocomposite Materials for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells -- Chapter15. Thermophysical Characteristics of Nanofluids: A Review -- Part3. Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology -- Chapter16. Nanomaterials in Aquatic Environments: Impact and Risk Assessment -- Chapter17. Nanoparticles in Aquatic Environment: An Overview with Special Reference to their Ecotoxicity -- Chapter18. Eco-friendly Sustainable Nanocomposite Food Packaging Materials: Recent Advancements, Challenges and Way Forward -- Chapter19. Nanotechnology at Workplace: Risks, Ethics, Precautions and Regulatory Considerations -- Chapter20. Nanotechnology: Ethical Impacts, Health Issues, and Safety Issues.
    Abstract: This two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of modern nanoscience, and encompasses advanced techniques of nanocomposite materials that make their way from the laboratory to the field for the revival of energy and environmental systems in a sustainable manner. It includes the design and the sophisticated fabrication of nanomaterials along with their potential energy and environmental applications, while looking at how nanoscience and nanotechnology can be used to promote environmentally friendly processes and strategies. The books' purpose is to promote eco-friendly methods and techniques by covering many elements of both the synthesis and uses of nanoparticles and nanofluids for energy and environmental engineering. They provide an up-to-date synthesis of nanocomposite materials for modern nanotechnology applications in the fields of environment protection, heterogeneous catalysis, wastewater treatment, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion, and storage applications. The set is designed for environmental scientists, nanotechnologists, chemists, engineers, and individuals seeking current research on nanotechnology and its applications in environmental engineering. Graduate students working in these fields will also find it a valuable resource. Volume 2 focuses on toxicological assessment, negative impacts of nanomaterials, green synthesis, energy conversion, and storage applications.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 481 p. 54 illus., 51 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031311048
    DDC: 628
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Nanotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Fundamentals of Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering -- Chapter2. Fundamental Aspects of Nanocomposite Materials for Environmental Protection and Remediation -- Chapter3. Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: Current Trends and Future Prospects -- Chapter4. Nanomaterials in Soil Health Management and Crop Production -- Chapter5. Nanomaterials for Water Purification and Reclamation -- Chapter6. Role of Nanomaterials in the Treatment of Wastewater -- Chapter7. Applications of Nanomaterials for Water Treatment: Current Trends and Future Scope -- Chapter8. Engineered Nanomaterials for Water Treatment Applications -- Chapter9. Research Trends in Photocatalytic Water Purification: Current Perspectives and Future Prospects – A Review -- Chapter10. Nanotechnology for Water Splitting: A Sustainable Way to Generate Hydrogen -- Chapter11. Carbon Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment -- Chapter12. Nanosorbents – A Nanotechnological Approach for the Treatment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Wastewater -- Chapter13. Nanofiltration Membrane Techniques for Heavy Metal Separation -- Chapter14. Carbon Dots as Nanoprobes for Heavy Metal Detection -- Chapter15. Nanotechnology for Plastic Degradation -- Chapter16. Role of Nanomodification and Nanofertilizers in Crop Production and Soil Health -- Chapter17. Microbes Induced Biofabrication of Gold Nanoparticles and its Exploitation in Biosensing of Phytopathogens -- Chapter18. Removal of Radioactive Wastes Using Nanomaterial -- Chapter19. Nanotechnology-based Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceuticals -- Chapter20. Nanotechnological Interventions in the Degradation of Pharmaceutical Compounds -- Chapter21. Nanocomposites for Removal and Degradation of Organic Pollutants -- Chapter22. Nanotechnological Approaches against Fungal Pathogens of Economically Important Crop Plants -- Chapter23. Advanced Approaches in Micro- and Nano-sensors for Harsh Environmental Applications: A Review -- Chapter24. Cellulose Based Gels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications -- Chapter25. Artificial Photosynthesis Using Nanotechnology -- Chapter26. Artificial Photosynthesis with Gold Nanostructures Incorporation in Non-photosynthetic Bacteria.
    Abstract: This two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of modern nanoscience, and encompasses advanced techniques of nanocomposite materials that make their way from the laboratory to the field for the revival of energy and environmental systems in a sustainable manner. It includes the design and the sophisticated fabrication of nanomaterials along with their potential energy and environmental applications, while looking at how nanoscience and nanotechnology can be used to promote environmentally friendly processes and strategies. The books' purpose is to promote eco-friendly methods and techniques by covering many elements of both the synthesis and uses of nanoparticles and nanofluids for energy and environmental engineering. They provide an up-to-date synthesis of nanocomposite materials for modern nanotechnology applications in the fields of environment protection, heterogeneous catalysis, wastewater treatment, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion, and storage applications. The set is designed for environmental scientists, nanotechnologists, chemists, engineers, and individuals seeking current research on nanotechnology and its applications in environmental engineering. Graduate students working in these fields will also find it a valuable resource. Volume 1 focuses on the fundamentals of nanotechnology, environmental protection, sustainable agriculture, bioremediation, bio-nanocomposites, and wastewater treatment.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 687 p. 92 illus., 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031311116
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Soil science. ; Agriculture. ; Ecology . ; Geography. ; Soil Science. ; Agriculture. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Application of RS-GIS-R for soil-land resources assessment, monitoring, and modelling -- Assessment of soil health and monitoring -- Soil and sediments pollution -- Microbiology of Soil and Sediments -- Soil Salinity and Sodicity -- Soil erosion and contamination from agricultural activities -- Digital soil mapping and carbon stock modelling -- Soil degradation and Risk assessment -- Agricultural Soil Pollution -- Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination -- Environmental Pollution of Soil and Anthropogenic Impact -- Soil pollution by industrial effluents and solid wastes -- Environmental impact and risk assessment -- Open source satellite data and GIS for soil resources mapping and monitoring -- Bioremediation in soil resources management and land use planning.
    Abstract: This book demonstrates the measurement, monitoring, mapping and modelling of soil pollution and land resources. This book explores state-of-the-art techniques based on open sources software & R statistical programming and modelling in modern geo-computation techniques specifically focusing on the recent trends in data mining/machine learning techniques and robust modelling in soil resources. Soil and agricultural systems are an integral part of the global environment and human well‐being, providing multiple goods and services essential for people worldwide and crucial for sustainable development. Soil contamination is an environmental hazard and has become a big issue related to environmental health. The challenge of the twenty-first century is to reduce the contaminant load and bring it to below permissible level. The contamination is not only a problem affecting local environments at the place of occurrence but also spreading to other regions because of easy transportation of pollutants. This leads to direct and indirect contamination of land and aquatic systems, surface water and groundwater, inducing significant risks for natural ecosystems. In this context, the spatial modelling, prediction, efficient use, risk assessment, protection and management of soil resources in the agriculture system are the key to achieving sustainable development goals and ensuring the promotion of an economically, socially and environmental sustainability future. The aim of this book on soil contaminants and environmental health: application of geospatial technology is to identify the soil and sediment quality, sources of contaminants and risk assessment and focuses on the decision-making and planning point of view through GIS data management techniques. This book covers major topics such as spatial modelling in soil and sediments pollution and remediation; radioactive wastes, microbiology of soil and sediments, soil salinity and sodicity, pollution from landfill sites, soil erosion and contamination from agricultural activities, heavy metal pollution and health risk; environmental impact and risk assessment, sustainable land use, landscape management and governance, soil degradation and risk assessment, agricultural soil pollution, pollution due to urban activities, soil pollution by industrial effluents and solid wastes, pollution control and mitigation in extreme environments. The content of this book is of interest to researchers, professionals and policy-makers whose work is in soil science and agriculture practices. The book equips with the knowledge and skills to tackle a wide range of issues manifested in geographic data, including those with scientific, societal and environmental implications.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIV, 729 p. 208 illus., 188 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031092701
    Series Statement: Environmental Science and Engineering,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Human geography. ; Medical care. ; Integrated Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Health Care.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1-Adolescent Health in the MENA Region: Determinants and Distribution -- 2-Adolescent nutrition: a focus on the MENA -- 3-Addressing Social Determinants of Oral Health among Adolescents from MENA -- 4-Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in relation to Vitamin D Deficiency among older adolescents -- 5-Activity among Adolescents from the MENA -- 6-Exploring Factors for Predictive Modelling of Obesity and Overweight in Adolescents: Application to MENA Region -- 7-Determinants of Knowledge in relation to Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents in the Middle East and North Africa Region -- 8-Growth Assessment in Adolescence: Measurement and Interpretation for the Middle East and North Africa -- 9-Oral health of adolescents in the MENA region -- 10-Demographic and Geographic Variations in Respiratory and Allergic Conditions among Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates -- 11-The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus among in adolescents and their determinants in from the Middle East and North Africa Region -- 12-HIV and sexual health in MENA’s adolescents.
    Abstract: This 2-volumeset focuses on adolescent health in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), and presents the latest research on the health risk behaviours and social behaviours that adolescents from the MENA region engage in. While there has been a surge in peer-reviewed research publications on population health in the MENA region in the last couple of decades, very few books offer a resource to address the diverse negative influences that disproportionately affect adolescents and children in the MENA region, including increased tobacco consumption culture, low emphasis on physical activity, increased sedentary behaviours, weak health policies, and societal issues related to displacement and political conflicts. These books offer a synthesis of current knowledge on adolescent health issues in the MENA region, and aim to provide evidence-informed adolescent health care practices that address current issues related to mental, physical, reproductive and nutritional health. Volume 2 focuses on nutritional and reproductive health in the MENA region, predictive modelling of obesity, determinants of sexual and oral health, HIV, and diabetes. The study will aid health care professionals, policy makers, government organizations and health program planners to assess current policies and practices related to adolescent health in the MENA region, and to identify the best courses of action moving forward. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 199 p. 20 illus., 14 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030921071
    Series Statement: Global Perspectives on Health Geography,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Space in economics. ; Sustainability. ; Development economics. ; Education. ; Geography. ; Spatial Economics. ; Sustainability. ; Development Economics. ; Education.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Geospatial technologies -- The effect of an open educational resource (OER) on student teachers‘ abilities to diagnose students‘ written argumentation skills -- Development of the Online Geospatial Problem-Solving Instrument: Investigating Elementary Students’ perceptual processes in geospatial problem-solving. -- A Spatial Knowledge Infrastructure for the Aegean Archipelago -- A Virtual Window to the World: Using Story Maps for SDG Visibility and Environmental Educatio -- Education for sustainable water consumption in multinational collaboration teachers training: Goals and Challenges -- Connecting Literature and Web Maps: Hungarian writers and poets online -- Part 2: Education, Geography and new Geospatial technologies and tools -- Teaching Geography with a Web GIS Approach -- Education for Sustainability Using Cloud-based Geographic Information Systems at University -- Comparative Dimensions of teaching Geography & History in Austria and in Israel, Migration of Vienna Jewry during the 1930s -- Geographiic Education for the Promotion of Spatial Citizenship: Collaborrative Mapping for Learning About the Local Environment in a Global Context -- Part 3: COVID-19 and post-COVID -19 -- The Art of Geographical Analysis of Covid-19 Related Data -- Development of a Synthetic Index of Social Vulnerability to Covid-19 in the City of Zaragoza (Spain) -- Students’ Satisfaction with Synchronous Online Learning in Times of COVID-19: A Case Study of Greek Geography Students -- Can Climate Crisis Go Viral? A Review of Climate Change Communication Lessons in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic -- Towards a EU’s Sustainable and Humane Border Regime -- Part 4: Gepspatial technologies and application in agriculture -- Pest Management with Precision Farming Tools: the Case of the Olive Fly (Bactrocera Oleae) -- Sustainable Networking Solutions in Remote IoT Environments: Use Cases, Challenges and Solutions for Smart Agriculture.
    Abstract: Geography is a discipline with a profound interdisciplinary character focusing on studying the complex interactions between nature and society. Geography can advance the level of knowledge and awareness and provide important contributions to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. This book explores some of these issues, while also disseminating and supporting the efforts of geographers worldwide to promote the implementation of the SDGs. It offers local and global perspectives to a variety of topics covered by the SDGs, such as: How do different actors such as universities, companies and education actors respond to Sustainable Development Goals, especially during the complex context of the COVID pandemic? What is the role of novel spatial technologies and open/big data in achieving SDGs and how can Geography assist? How are new eco-social challenges positioned in a post-pandemic global change? What are novel educational contexts and resources that can be used to transform society toward sustainability of socioecological systems? What conceptual frameworks and strategies can contribute to the construction of societies based on human welfare and the care of nature? This book is focused on innovative sustainability-oriented geographical research on the above (and more) topics that explore the diverse social, environmental, economic and cultural contexts at various spatial scales. It also includes chapters that report on geographical education initiatives in schools and universities, the implication of geographers in community-based learning and increasing community's awareness in terms of environment, climate change and sustainable development as well as chapters that make use of geospatial technologies (e.g., remote sensing, GIS, etc.) both in geographical research and education for sustainable development are particularly relevant for the book.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 325 p. 93 illus., 86 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031407475
    Series Statement: Key Challenges in Geography, EUROGEO Book Series,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Human geography. ; Landscape ecology. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Data mining. ; Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Urban Sociology. ; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery.
    Description / Table of Contents: Smart Geography: 100th Years Bulgarian Geographical Society -- Part I: Towards Smart Geography -- BGS and the Contemporary Progress of the Geographical Science Towards Smart Geography -- Smart Geographies and the Political Economy of Innovation and Inequality -- Evaluate Turkey's Climate Classification by Clustering Analysis Method.
    Abstract: This book focuses on new and innovative spatial approaches based on smart solutions and developed in the field of geography and related interdisciplinary fields such as urban and regional studies, landscape ecology and ecosystem services. It includes contributions from a conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Bulgarian Geographical Society. In turn, the book reveals how 21st-century geography is expected to facilitate the development of human capital and the knowledge society, while also offering place-specific solutions for sustainable regional development and utilization of the planet’s natural and human capital to improve social wellbeing. This volume is intended for the global geographical research community, as well as professionals and practitioners in all fields that deal with space, including regional planners and environmental managers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 455 p. 141 illus., 113 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030281915
    Series Statement: Key Challenges in Geography, EUROGEO Book Series,
    DDC: 910
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Geography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Quality of life. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Geography. ; Geographical Information System. ; Quality of Life Research. ; Regional and Spatial Economics. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Land use and land cover change: advancing with geographic information science -- Chapter 2-Land use in Ontario: challenges in land use classification -- Chapter 3-The golden horseshoe: land use from past to present -- Chapter 4-First nations reserves in Ontario: effects of urban sprawl -- Chapter 5-Archaeological heritage and urban sprawl: corridors of change -- Chapter 6-The cityscape: urban growth in Toronto -- Chapter 7-Land use and health perception -- Chapter 8-Environmental injustice in southern Ontario -- Chapter 9-Happiness and land use. .
    Abstract: This book presents a systematic analysis of challenges in the field of Geographical Information Systems and Science, geographical analysis, and regional science for Ontario, one of the fastest-changing provinces in Canada and one of North America's largest economic hubs. In nine chapters, the book offers advanced spatial analysis techniques and digital data content to integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as tools to tackle regional and urban challenges. The chapters address the following main topics: 1) state-of-the-art approaches for regional discrepancies, 2) investigations of available methods for advanced spatial analysis, 3) identification of regional patterns and land use dynamics, 4) availability of Web 3.0 data content for regions without standardized data, and 5) the limitations and challenges of urbanization and its impact on landscape, heritage and ecosystems. The volume is divided into four sections dealing with key issues in Ontario, each addressing the use of GIS for crucial regional decision-making. The book will be of interest to researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, planners, regional scientists, and policy makers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 240 p. 66 illus., 42 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031247316
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographic Information Science,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Physical geography. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Environmental Studies. ; Physical Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: An introduction to Oceanography -- Marine Ecosystems -- Oceans and Human Activities -- Basic Oceanographic Parameters and their Significance -- Coastal Pollution – An Overview -- Nutrient Pollution -- Organic pollution -- Persistent Organic Pollutants -- Heavy metals -- Marine Oil Pollution -- Plastic Pollution -- Ocean Acidification -- Energy from the Ocean -- Marine Mineral Resources -- Coastal Hazards: Climatic and Hydrogeological Hazards -- Coastal Hazards: Geomorphic and Tectonic Hazards -- Global Sea-Level Rise and Associated Problems.
    Abstract: This book deals with every aspect of oceanography in detail including various aspects of physical, chemical, geological, and biological discourse. ‘Earth and Planetary Science’ is perhaps the oldest, dynamic, and ever-evolving subject. Oceanography is one of its domains, which has become important in the present date, given the ubiquitous and undeniable climate change that we are experiencing. The subject domain of oceanography encompasses several environmental issues, which need serious attention from the present scientific community. Despite the ocean’s significant role in the collective well-being of the human race, a multitude of anthropogenic activities has drastically polluted and degraded several crucial oceanic ecosystems within a short span. This book aims to present a concise yet succinct introduction to Oceanography as a subject and at the same time highlight the cutting-edge topics of research encompassing marine pollution, coastal processes, and many other associated phenomena. Oceanography is an interdisciplinary emerging subject and students all over the world who come from varied disciplines are pursuing it as higher studies. Long sections are devoted to ocean–atmosphere interaction, tides, waves, and related coastal processes. The book represents a comprehensive idea of human activities bestowing the ocean with particular reference to Indian examples. This book helps to understand marine pollution and the behavior of oil, plastic, and other agents in the light of real-world examples and empirical models. Harnessing electricity from waves and tides is a technological advancement in the field of unconventional energy. The vast resources of the ocean like oil, mineral, methane hydrate, and their proper estimation and exploitation is the topic of discussion in the third part of the book. This book is designated to meet the essential needs of the students studying oceanography and marine science. It may be helpful to professional oceanographers also.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 440 p. 141 illus., 84 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031344220
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Forestry. ; Environment. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Forestry. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Agriculture.
    Abstract: This book discusses the impact of climate change on rural forest areas. It analyses data provided by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) to not only demonstrate that climate change has occurred in Portuguese forests, but also to suggest how forestry practices can be adapted to minimise its effects. In turn, the book distils data collected over several years into a comprehensive and coherent review of the ways in which the climate has changed in Portugal. It addresses the changes in rainfall, temperatures, and climatic anomalies, and how these changes correlate with effects such as rural forest fires. Though the text chiefly focuses on Portugal, the tools implemented are easily transferable to other countries and regions, making it relevant to readers around the globe. The book offers a valuable asset for students, researchers, foresters and those working at environmental (research) institutions. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 89 p. 59 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030344177
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    DDC: 628
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Human geography. ; Urban policy. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Integrated Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Urban Policy. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Cramped spaces, w(r)iggle room and everyday politics: An introduction -- Part 1: Everyday geographies of scholar activism -- Should I stay or should I go? Academic tempered radicalism in the era of ecological crisis -- Towards ‘minor’ methodologies or crisis as method -- Part 2: Repertoires of research methodologies and fieldwork experiences -- The sympoietic orchard: Everyday ways of co-creating an orchard -- Researching urban coworking spaces: Everyday life and reflexivity during the fieldwork -- Beyond the club: A feminist poetic inquiry to reimagine festive spaces and practices of the electronic scene in Paris -- Mapping sifikile – A place of home: Methodological reflections on hope from a coal frontier -- Madame Ruetabaga’s prefigurative politics at the urban fringes of Grenoble -- Digital practices on social media: New perspectives on the production of space and geopolitical inquiry -- Part 3: Embodied negotiations: Agency, survival, care -- Life at the margins: Women’s everyday practices as resistance in a working-class neighbourhood in Barcelona -- Digitalisation of working space: Women working from home in Turkey -- Home, work and everyday life: Gender dynamics in a mining city -- Epilogue.
    Abstract: The book provides a critical analysis of the geographies of everyday life, looking at how spatial practices craft w(r)iggle room to cope with the boundaries saturated by normativity, power relations, and inequalities. It explores the possibilities for making do with the everyday practices forming a way of living in cramped spaces. In this respect, early-career researchers and activists share their fieldwork experiences through an intersectional lens based on emerging research methodologies and scholar-activist practices. From their own vantage point, they look at their own contexts, practices, and research subjects at the level of everyday life. Spatial practices and place-based imaginaries from France, Finland, and Spain to Turkey and South Africa present a wide range of non-counter hegemonic yet enabling practices for transformation in everyday life. The contributors, trained in a variety of convergent disciplines concerned with everyday life and space (geography, geopolitics, architecture, urban planning, sociology, political sciences), discuss scholar-activist methodologies during the current crisis in contemporary academia, reflect on their research methodologies and research experiences, and inquire into the ways of embodied negotiations for agency, survival, and care. A group of early-career researchers and activists came together to seek out the possibilities of transformative change in everyday life during the peak periods of COVID-19. When researchers and activists were forced to stay at home in isolation, the authors met up online to discuss their subjectivities self-reflexively to challenge the distance between the researcher and “the field.” The book is the outcome of their collective production based on numerous meetings, writing workshops, and creative debates.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 224 p. 23 illus., 18 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031465802
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
    DDC: 910
    Language: English
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to the ocean and atmospheric environment in the South China Sea -- Dynamic characteristics of the circulation in the South China Sea -- Intermediate and deep water mass and circulation in the South China Sea -- Eddies and other meso-scale processes in the South China Sea -- Air-sea interaction in the South China Sea -- Construction of the observation network and database in the South China Sea.
    Abstract: This book summarizes achievements of the study on circulation and air–sea interaction and development of the ocean observation network in the South China Sea in the last 20 years, thus serving as a comprehensive reference book to understand the dynamic environment in the SCS. It consists of seven chapters, briefly reviewing our understanding of the SCS circulation and air–sea interaction in chapter 1, then describing in detail the upper layer circulation from large scale (SCS through flow, SCS western boundary current, etc.), to meso- and submeso-scale in Chapters 2 and 5, dilute river plume and coastal upwelling over the shelf in Chapter 3, deep ocean circulation in Chapter 4, tropical cyclone activities and air–sea flux at the interface in Chapter 6, and the construction of the observation network and database in Chapter 7. Besides the basic features of these physical processes, the book also discusses their variations and fundamental dynamics. Thus, it is written in a way that meets the different information demands from researchers working in various marine related fields.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 441 p. 290 illus., 213 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811962622
    Series Statement: Springer Oceanography,
    DDC: 551.46
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    Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :
    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Natural disasters. ; Geology. ; Geophysics. ; Sedimentology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Natural Hazards. ; Geology. ; Geophysics. ; Sedimentology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Origin of fluvial paleo-structures of the shelf -- Seismic-acoustic methods for paleo-channel studies -- Shelf paleo-channel structures from broadband continuous seismic-acoustic profiling -- Recognition principles, detection technology and mapping of paleo-channels -- Apparatus for broadband seismic-acoustic surveys of shelf fluvial paleo-structures -- Conclusion -- Literature.
    Abstract: The book considers the riverine paleo structures of the coastal marine zone from the point of view of marine bottom seismic acoustics. The authors describe the mechanisms of the origin and features of riverine paleo structures in the coastal marine area. The methods applied for this kind of research have been developed and explained comprehensively, including geomorphology and interpretation of seismic acoustic facies. Besides, the authors also propose a classification of morphological features, signs and technology of recognition, as well as methods for mapping of coastal river facies supported by an extensive list of literary sources is given. The book will be of interest to marine geophysicists, marine geologists, and those interested in new methods to approach marine problems worldwide.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 79 p. 70 illus., 47 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031275203
    Series Statement: Earth and Environmental Sciences Library,
    DDC: 551.46
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Bioclimatology. ; Shipping. ; Environmental management. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Maritime Economics. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Blue Economy and Ocean Science: Introduction -- Coral Reefs -- Mangroves and Seagrasses -- Coastal Fisheries -- Effects of Groundwater Extraction and River Regulation on Coastal Freshwater Resources -- Marine Tourism and the Blue Economy: Perspectives from the Mascarene and Pacific Islands -- Energy Transition to the Blue Economy: the Role of Science and Technology -- Coastal and Nearshore Minerals: Blue Economy Potential and Prospects -- Coastal Pollution -- Harmful Algae.
    Abstract: The ocean is a major source of income for many coastal nations, particularly in the developing world. Economic benefits from the ocean in the long-term depend on its wise science and technology-based management. The intersection of science, technology, and economy are most obvious in nations' coastal zones. This book highlights the need for the application of ocean science and technology for best economic outcomes. It gives examples of ocean resources and the threats to them from climate change and other human interventions, as well as provides information on the available ocean research and observation tools to monitor their impact as well as on the related internationally available opportunities for capacity development.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXI, 536 p. 66 illus., 61 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811950650
    DDC: 551.46
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental health. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Environmental Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- A Comprehensive Overview of SDG 14 -- Marine Solid Pollution -- Ocean Acidification And Sea Warming -- Fishing And Overfishing -- Reinventing Marine Exploitation -- Conservation And Restoration -- Science Monitoring And Scientific Outreach -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book focuses, in seven chapters, on the perspectives and solutions that different research groups offer to try to address problems related to SDG 14: Life Below Water. The different objectives developed in SDG 14 are treated independently, with an attempt to give a global vision of the issues. The mechanism used to select the book's content was through an Artificial Intelligence program, choosing articles related to the topics by means of keywords. The program selected those articles, and those that were not related to the topic or did not focus on SDG 14 were discarded by a subject matter expert. Obviously, the selection was partial and the entire subject is not covered, but the final product gives a very solid idea of how to orient ourselves to delve deeper into the topic of SDG 14 using published chapters and articles. The AI program itself selected the text of these contributions to show the progress in different topics related to SDG 14. This mode of operation will allow specialists (and non-specialists) to collect useful information for their specific research purposes in a short period of time. At a time when information is essential in order to move quickly by providing concrete answers to complex problems, this type of approach will become essential for researchers, especially for a subject as vast as SDG 14.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 596 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031194672
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Biodiversity. ; Epidemiology. ; Environmental sciences Mathematics. ; Stochastic models. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Biodiversity. ; Epidemiology. ; Mathematical Applications in Environmental Science. ; Stochastic Modelling.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Species and populations threatened by extinction -- Chapter 1. Threatened biodiversity -- Chapter 2. The risk of extinction: Allee effect and genetic deterioration -- Chapter 3. Extinction risk analysis: demographic and environmental stochasticity -- Chapter 4. Problems on the analysis of Extinction Risk (ER) -- Part II. Populations in spatially explicit landscapes -- Chapter 5. Movement of organisms and the dynamics of populations in space -- Chapter 6. Habitat fragmentation and destruction: the dynamics of metapopulations -- Chapter 7. Problems on Spatial Ecology (SE) -- Part III. Sustainabilty of biomass harvesting and its harvesting (M) -- Chapter 8. The management of natural populations harvesting -- Chapter 9. Problems on the Management of renewable resource harvesting (M) -- Part IV. Parasite and disease ecology -- Chapter 10. Ecology of parasites and infectious diseases -- Chapter 11. Problems on the Ecology of Parasites and Disease (PD).
    Abstract: This textbook provides basic quantitative models allowing researchers and decision makers to a) assess viability of threatened populations and evaluate the success of species reintroductions, b) estimate invasion abilities of alien species, c) evaluate the persistence of metapopulations subjected to habitat destruction and fragmentation, d) analyze policies and strategies for the sustainable harvesting of biological resources, and e) assess the course of human and nonhuman diseases and the possible containment measures. Air and water pollution, overexploitation of renewable resources (e.g. marine fish stocks and forests), massive land-use change together with climate change impact the Earth biodiversity and impair the functioning of ecosystems. Globalization increases the risk of diffusion of alien species and new pathogens. A panoply of numerical problems mainly based on real data from the ecological literature enables the reader to practice the presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 289 p. 182 illus., 168 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031094804
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Landscape architecture. ; Landscape ecology. ; Geography. ; Landscape Architecture. ; Landscape Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: The logic of landscape pattern language -- The theoretical evolution and innovation of landscape pattern language -- landscape space units as the foundation of pattern language -- The C-3P analytical framework of landscape space -- The framework of landscape pattern language -- The space and design vocabulary of landscape pattern language -- spatial relations and reasoning of landscape pattern language -- Networks syntax and scaling of landscape pattern language -- Prospect of landscape pattern language using in practice.
    Abstract: This book presents a landscape pattern language framework for describing landscape spaces and offers a new approach to landscape expression and spatial reasoning. In addition to describing a conceptual model of landscape pattern language and its inner logical connections, the book discusses the functionality of landscape pattern language from both local and universal perspectives—effectively demonstrating that it can be used to highlight the individuality and characteristics of landscape space shaping. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for all graduate students, lecturers, researchers, and practitioners in the areas of landscape architecture, landscape planning, and regional planning, especially ecological planning and design. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXIV, 422 p. 295 illus., 166 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811964305
    Series Statement: EcoWISE, Innovative Approaches to Socio-Ecological Sustainability,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Climatology. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Economic development. ; Geography. ; Integrated Geography. ; Climate Sciences. ; Urban Sociology. ; Development Studies. ; Regional Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Systems Approach for Climate Change Impacts on Urban Health: Conceptual Framework, Modeling and Practice -- “SITE” (Societal-Institutional-Technical-Economic) Valuation framework : A case of drinking water facilities and services in slum areas of Hyderabad region -- Inequalities in access to water and sanitation: a case of slums in major states of India -- Chennai floods 2005, 2015: vulnerability, risk and climate change -- An environmental study of solid waste management system in of Chandrapur city, Maharashtra, India -- Linkages between Purdah Practice, Women Autonomy and Their Health Beliefs in India -- Development of urban heat island and its relation to heat waves -- Growing urbanization, health infrastructure and vector-borne diseases: A study in Khammam municipal corporation, Telangana state -- Maternal Reproductive Health: A Comparison between India and Empowered Action Group States -- Research Frontiers in Water, Environment and Human Health -- Impacts of resource consumption and waste generation on environment and its impact on human health: A study based on ecological footprint analysis -- The Impact Of Climate Change On Human Eyes -- Health and Well-being of Ageing Population in India: A Case Study of Kolkata -- Noise pollution and its consequences on urban health in Sylhet city -- Health Scenario in Delhi – Status and Recent Trends of Vector Borne and Water Borne Diseases in NCT of Delhi -- Quality of living, health and wellbeing of slum dwelling women domestic workers in Kolkata -- Urban Growth and Environment and Health Hazards in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal -- Impact of Urbanisation on Megacities’ Lakes Using Remote Sensing Technique – A Case Study of Water Quality Analysis in Ambattur Lake, Chennai, India -- Impacts of urbanization of ground water pollution – an emerging issue and some suggestions -- Evaluation of mass rapid transit system : A case study of Delhi -- The first survey of flood disaster Preparedness in Hanoi, Vietnam -- Tradition meets innovation: Herbal medicine as a sustainable source of anticancer agents -- Urban Health Infrastructure in Small Cities: Is it Availability or Accessibility? -- An approach to social sustainability in Chennai – understanding the dynamics of public places -- Water scarcity in Delhi: Mapping for solutions and the way forward. .
    Abstract: This book focuses on understanding urban vulnerability and risk mitigation, advancing good health and wellbeing, and analysing resilience measures for various Asian cities. Today, cities are the dominant human habitat, where a large number of environmental, social, cultural and economic factors have impacts on human health and wellbeing. Cities consist of complex, dynamic, socio-ecological, and technological systems that serve multiple functions in human health and wellbeing. Currently half of Asia’s population is urban, and that figure is expected to rise to 66 percent by 2050. Since urban areas are often most vulnerable to hazards, the people living in them need good health infrastructure facilities and technological support at various scales. As such, the need of the hour is to enhance the adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience, reduce vulnerability, and take risk mitigation measures in urban areas, which requires a systematic approach based on science–policy interface that is transformative, trans-disciplinary and integrative for a sustainable urban future. Global sustainable development goals are closely tied to urban human health and wellbeing: (1) the third of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals is to “Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages” and (2) the eleventh is to “Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”. By addressing these goals, this book offers a highly useful resource for anyone concerned with healthy and resilient cities in Asia, today and tomorrow.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 459 p. 124 illus., 103 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811512056
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environment. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Surface Micro-morphology and Adsorption Properties of Sediment -- Basic Characteristics of Bio-sediment -- Biofilm Growth and the Impacts on Hydrodynamics -- Bedload Transport of Bio-sediment -- Suspended Load Transport of Bio-sediment -- Numerical Simulation of Bio-sediment Transport.
    Abstract: The main focus of this book is the transport mechanics of sediment particles coated with microbial biofilm, which is called bio-sediment. The book also addresses the question of how to measure and simulate the considerable variation in the properties of natural sediment associated with microbial biofilm, ranging from the micro-scale surface morphology to the macro-scale sediment transport. Nowadays most studies to elucidate the mechanisms of sediment transport have concentrated on physical-chemical sediment properties, little work explicitly coupled sediment dynamics and the environmental effects under the influence of micro-ecosystem, thus leaving a serious gap in water and sediment sciences as well as water ecological research. With respect to physical-chemical sediment properties, this book has been undertaken to evaluate and quantify the effect of biological factors - biofilm on sediment transport mechanics. The chapters cover topics including development of bio-sediment and its properties; model of biofilm growth on sediment substratum; bedform and flow resistance of bio-sediment bed; incipient velocity and settling velocity of bio-sediment; bedload and suspended load transport for bio-sediment; numerical simulation of bio-sediment transport. Besides, the measurement technology, analysis method and expression approach introduced in this book combine the characteristics of hydraulic, environmental and microbial research, having more immediate innovation. This book will be of interest to researchers, managers, practitioners, policy and decision makers, international institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, educators, as well as graduate and undergraduate students in the field of hydraulics and river dynamics. It will help to understand the relevance of sediment transport and biofilm growth under the role of aqueous micro-ecosystem, to introduce better tools for the simulation and prediction of bio-sediment transport, and to provide a scientific basis and application foundation for the research of interaction between sediment particles and ecological and environmental factors.
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    Pages: XXVIII, 388 p. 220 illus., 104 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783662611586
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental management. ; Microbiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Management. ; Microbiology. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter-1 Biofuels: types and process overview -- Chapter-2 Biofuels generation based on technical process and biomass quality -- Chapter-3 Biogas: An Effective and Common Energy Tool-PART-I -- Chapter-4 Biogas: An Effective and Common Energy Tool-PART-II -- Chapter-5 Biogas: An Effective and Common Energy Tool-PART-III -- Chapter-6 Stoichiometric analysis of biogas production from industrial residues -- Chapter-7 Bioethanol Production; Generation Based Comparative Status Measurements -- Chapter-8 Algal Biomass: Potential Renewable Feedstock for Biofuels Production-PART-I -- Chapter-9 Recent trends in biogas upgrading technologies for biomethane production -- Chapter-10 Efficiency Analysis of Crude Vs Pure Cellulase in Industry -- Chapter-11 Significance of process parameters on fungal cellulase production -- Chapter-12 Modeling and stimulation of pyrolysis of teak (Tectona grandis) Sawdust. .
    Abstract: Production and utilization of sustainable energy toward maintaining a clean environment is a major challenge. At the same time, the continued depletion of fossil fuels and the global dependency on non-renewable fuels is a chief concern. Moreover, the long-term economic and environmental issues associated with the high utilization of fossil fuel, such as global warming, are also important, particularly in the context of the predicted increase in the global population to around 5 billion by 2050. In recent years, researchers have been investigating alternative, renewable fuels to replace fossil fuels. Of the various options, biofuels are especially attractive due to their low production costs and the fact that they are pollution free. Also known as transportation fuels, their energy is derived from biological resources or through the biological processes. Biofuels such as biohydrogen, biomethane, biogas, ethanol and butanol offer a number of advantages and can be economically produced from cellulosic biomass. As such, they can play a vital role in sustainably meeting future energy demands. Biofuels have the potential to become a global primary energy source, offering significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions as well as opportunities to increase economic and social development in rural communities and reduce the problems associated with waste disposal. However, low yields and lack of process technology are some of the aspects that need to be addressed. This book offers an overview of existing biofuels and the technologies to solve the problems associated with their practical implementation. Evaluating the biofuel options and discussing the opportunities and risks in relation to resources, technologies, practices, markets and policy, it provides insights into the development of economically viable bioenergy industries.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 342 p. 76 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811386374
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- High-efficient anaerobic fermentation technology of organic wastes in villages and towns -- Bio-augmented composting of organic wastes in villages and towns -- Development of the standard system for differentiated resourceful utilisation of organic wastes in villages and towns -- Engineering application cases -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book systematically introduces the key technologies for differentiated resourceful utilization of rural organic wastes based on high-efficiency anaerobic fermentation and bio-augmented composting, and discusses differentiating sources of organic wastes, integrating recycling technologies, developing key equipment, and researching management mechanisms. In addition, it describes the development of viable techniques and low-pollution, low-cost, and low-maintenance equipment. It also includes the technical specifications for the differentiated resourceful utilization of rural organic wastes and presents the energy-fertilizer integrated resourceful utilization method for rural organic wastes. Providing technological insights into improving the resourceful utilization level of rural organic wastes, this book is a valuable reference resource for administrative staff, researchers in the field of environmental protection, and technicians in enterprises involved in the treatment and disposal of solid wastes.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 138 p. 67 illus., 53 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811527128
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Digital humanities. ; Open source software. ; Sustainability. ; Cartography. ; Geography. ; Digital Humanities. ; Open Source. ; Sustainability. ; Cartography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Introduction -- PartI. Mapping for the Goals on Poverty, Hunger, Health, Education, Gender, Water, and Energy -- Chapter2. Open Data Addressing Challenges Associated with Informal Settlements in the Global South -- Chapter3. Leveraging Spatial Technology for Agricultural Intensification to Address Hunger in Ghana -- Chapter4. Rural Household Food Insecurity and Child Malnutrition in Northern Ghana -- Chapter5. Where is the Closest Health Clinic? YouthMappers map their communities before and during the COVID-19 pandemic -- Chapter6. Cross-continental YouthMappers Action to Fight Schistosomiasis Transmission in Senegal -- Chapter7. Understanding YouthMappers Contributions to Building Resilient Communities in Asia -- Chapter8. Activating Education for Sustainable Development Goals through YouthMappers -- Chapter9. Seeing the World Through Maps: An Inclusive and Youth Oriented Approach -- Chapter10. Youth Engagement and the Water-Energy-Land Nexus in Costa Rica -- Chapter11. Power Grid Mapping in West Africa -- Chapter12. Mapping Access to Electricity in Urban and Rural Nigeria -- PartII. Youth Action on Work, Leadership, Innovation, Inequality, Cities, Production and Land -- Chapter13. Stories from Students Building Sustainability Through Transfer of Leadership -- Chapter14. Drones For Good: Mapping Out the SDGs Using Innovative Technology in Malawi -- Chapter15. Assessing YouthMappers Contributions to the Generation of Open Geospatial Data in Africa -- Chapter16. Mapping Invisible and Inaccessible Areas of Brazilian Cities to Reduce Inequalities -- Chapter17. Visualizing YouthMappers Contributions to Environmental Resilience in Latin America -- PartIII. Marking a Path to Goals on Sustainable Communities, Consumption, Climate, Oceans, Land, and Justice -- Chapter18. Youth Engagement and Participation in Mitigating Perennial Flooding in Kampala, Uganda using Open Geospatial Data -- Chapter19. Sustainable Mobility through Knowledge Exchange and Collaborative Mapping of Cycling Infrastructure: SIGenBici in Medellín, Colombia -- Chapter20. Wastesites.io: Mapping Solid Waste to Meet Sustainable Development Goals -- Chapter21. Mapping for Resilience: Extreme Heat Deaths and Mobile Homes in Arizona -- Chapter22. Mapping for Women’s Evacuation Plans during Climate-induced Disasters -- Chapter23. Sustainable Development in Oceania and the Role of Mapping for Women -- Chapter24. Sustainable Coastal Communities in the Anthropocene: Lessons from Crowd-Mapping Projects in Colombia -- Chapter25. Collaborative Cartography Making Riparian Communities Visible in Tefé, Amazonas, Brazil -- Chapter26. Open Mapping with Official Cartographies in the Americas -- Chapter27. Cities of the Future Need to be Both Smart and Just: How We Think Open Mapping Can Help -- PartIV. Supporting YouthMappers to Advance the SDGs through Institutions and Partnerships -- Chapter28. Mentoring Experiences in YouthMappers Chapters -- Chapter29. The Ecosystem Where YouthMappers Live and Thrive -- Chapter30. A Free and Open Map of the Entire World: Opportunities for YouthMappers within the Unusual Partnership Model of OpenStreetMap -- Chapter31. Youth and Humanitarian Action: Open Mapping Partnerships for Disaster Response and the SDGs -- PartV. The Paths Ahead -- Chapter32. Generation 2030: The Strategic Imperative of Youth Civic and Political Engagement -- Chapter33. Reflecting on the YouthMappers Movement.
    Abstract: This collection amplifies the experiences of some of the world’s young people who are working to address SDGs using geospatial technologies and multi-national collaboration. Authors from every region of the world who have emerged as leaders in the YouthMappers movement share their perspectives and knowledge in an accessible and peer-friendly format. YouthMappers are university students who create and use open mapping for development and humanitarian purposes. Their work leverages digital innovations - both geospatial platforms and communications technologies - to answer the call for leadership to address sustainability challenges. The book conveys a sense of robust knowledge emerging from formal studies or informal academic experiences - in the first-person voices of students and recent graduates who are at the forefront of creating a new map of the world. YouthMappers use OpenStreetMap as the foundational sharing mechanism for creating data together. Authors impart the way they are learning about themselves, about each other, about the world. They are developing technology skills, and simultaneously teaching the rest of the world about the potential contributions of a highly connected generation of emerging world leaders for the SDGs. The book is timely, in that it captures a pivotal moment in the trajectory of the YouthMappers movement’s ability to share emerging expertise, and one that coincides with a pivotal moment in the geopolitical history of planet earth whose inhabitants need to hear from them. Most volumes that cover the topic of sustainability in terms of youth development are written by non-youth authors. Moreover, most are written by non-majoritarian, entrenched academic scholars. This book instead puts forward the diverse voices of students and recent graduates in countries where YouthMappers works, all over the world. Authors cover topics that range from water, agriculture, food, to waste, education, gender, climate action and disasters from their own eyes in working with data, mapping, and humanitarian action, often working across national boundaries and across continents. To inspire readers with their insights, the chapters are mapped to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in ways that connect a youth agenda to a global agenda. This is an open access book. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIII, 382 p. 258 illus., 251 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031051821
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Pollution. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Environment. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Pollution. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: OUR OCEANS 1. Introduction to our oceans -- 2. Marine pollution -- TYPES OF POLLUTION, THEIR BEHAVIOUR AND IMPACTS 3. Nutrients and eutrophication -- 4. Metals and metalloids -- 5. Oil and gas -- 6. Pesticides -- 7. Persistent organic pollutants -- 8. Radioactivity -- 9. Plastics and debris -- 10. Novel and emerging chemicals -- 11. Atmospheric gases and changing ocean chemistry -- 12. Multiple stressors and declining ecosystem resilience. TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO ASSESS POLLUTION 13. Measuring and understanding pollution cencentrations in the marine environment -- 14. Organism response and marine ecotoxicology -- 15. Ecological responses before and after impact assessment -- FUTURE PERSPECTIVES 16. Major concerns throughout geographic regions and preparedness for future threats -- 17. Connecting marine science and management. .
    Abstract: The study of marine environments inevitably involves considering the problem of marine pollution, which includes questions that focus on the essential need to ensure the long-term health of these exceptional ecosystems and the lives and livelihoods they support. The open access textbook "Marine Pollution: monitoring, management and mitigation" approaches these questions in a practical and highly readable format. It gives newcomers to the field background and perspective through the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of the topic. The topic is indeed complex, requiring the integration of the natural sciences and chemistry with management, policymakers, industry and all of us who are users of the marine environment. The textbook was written by leading experts to especially prepare graduates for a career in marine pollution studies. At the same time, it is relevant for anyone invested in the marine environment with a will to reduce their impacts. The chapters can easily be used independently and are also connected through the cross-referencing of related content. The introductory chapter provides a historical account of marine pollution and explores the fundamental physicochemical conditions of seawater. Two full chapters cover the requisite resources for ensuring success in field and laboratory studies. Then, chapter by chapter the book dives into to the various types of marine pollutants. In closing, it discusses the challenges of understanding multiple stressors and presents mitigation and restoration practices, along with a global overview of marine pollution legislation. We envisioned this textbook as being open access for the very reason we created it: this topic calls for global contributions and champions, and financial restraints should not limit access to this knowledge.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 369 p. 201 illus., 146 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031101274
    Series Statement: Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment,
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Buildings Design and construction. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Landscape architecture. ; Geomorphology. ; Geography. ; Building Construction and Design. ; Regional and Spatial Economics. ; Urban Sociology. ; Landscape Architecture. ; Geomorphology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Methodological introduction, research structure & state of the art -- Chapter 2 - Suburban shopping mall as Urban Fabric -- Chapter 3 - Suburban commercial fabric formative process -- Chapter 4 - Retail spaces Crisis and Future transformative process -- Chapter 5 – Conclusions -- Bibliography.
    Abstract: This book derives from observations of the contemporary built environment and its contradictions. The suburban retail spaces, specifically the suburban shopping mall, and the changes caused by them within urban organisms are the object of the investigation synthesized in the volume. The topic is very crucial for the development of the contemporary city. It constitutes at the same time a problem (large commercial structures' spread is 'destroying' traditional commercial urban fabrics) and an opportunity (shopping malls are the most vital parts of the new suburbs and can play the role of community nucleus in urban and suburban areas). Furthermore, the spread of e-commerce forces these structures to functional and spatial transformations that brings also a new relationship with the city. The analytical reading, supplemented by generative and design projections, is carried out by using the conceptual and methodological tools of urban morphology, specifically those of the typological processual approach. From this specific point of view, the suburban shopping mall is read as an organism (a complex system characterized by mutual solidarity and interdependence among component elements) in itself, and as a sub-organisms belonging to the largest territorial organism. The book is intended to offer, to operators, scholars, researchers, professionals and students, a reading and design method, to interpret an important aspect of the contemporary built environment by analyzing the suburban commercial space case. It offers at the same time a model applicable to other specific not-commercial cases, to defining paths for further research and design developments.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 96 p. 30 illus., 12 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030549916
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Peace. ; Geography. ; Geographical Information System. ; Peace and Conflict Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part1. Sources, impacts, and the perspectives on resource conflicts -- Chapter1. Natural Resources, Conflict of Interests and their Management -- Chapter2. Sources, Impacts and Management of Natural Resources Conflicts -- Chapter3. Perspectives on Natural Resource Conflicts -- Part2. Participatory Mapping and PGIS applications in conflict management -- Chapter4. Participatory Mapping and management of natural resource conflicts -- Chapter5. The Development of Community-based GIS Applications -- Chapter6. The impact of geospatial data processing on conflict-supporting beliefs -- Chapter7. Case study: Participatory mapping and management of conflict of interests over allocation of resources within the Aboma Forest Reserve at Kofiase, Ghana -- Part3. Assessment of Participatory Mapping and PGIS applications in conflict management -- Chapter8. Important factors in successful Participatory Mapping and PGIS applications in conflict management -- Chapter9. Appraisal of the roles of Participatory Mapping and PGIS applications in conflict management -- Chapter10. Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book integrates spatial analysis into the study and management of conflicts, and offers a model in conflict studies that incorporates theoretical explanations of conflict, its causes, and impacts, with a geospatial strategy for intervening in disputes over allocation and use of natural resources (connects theory and practice). Alongside a theoretical analysis of resource conflicts and an account of Participatory Mapping and PGIS development, this book provides a case study of GIS applications in conflict mediation. The book also lays out a practical and straightforward demonstration of PGIS applications in conflict management using a real-world case study, and traces the Participatory Mapping and PGIS movements’ evolution, compares PPGIS and PGIS practices, and makes distinctions between traditional GIS applications and PGIS practice. The approach embodies the enhanced use of spatial information and media, sets of tools for analyzing, mapping, and displaying spatial data and a platform for participatory discussions that enhances consensus-building. The book, therefore, contributes to the search for novel approaches for managing current and emerging conflicts. With this book, resource managers, development practitioners, students, and scholars of Participatory Mapping and PGIS applications and conflict studies will be equipped with the principles, skills, and the tools they need to manage non-violent resource conflicts and keep the disputes from slipping into violence. The book will also be a valuable text for basic and advanced studies in Participatory Mapping and PGIS applications, Conflict Resolution and Conflict Management. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXVI, 234 p. 11 illus., 1 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030741662
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Sustainability. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Impact of Internet of Things on Food Supply Chains -- An Agent-Based Approach to Evaluate Freight Consolidation Center Strategy for Last Mile Deliveries in Jaipur City, India -- A Proposed Framework for Designing Blockchain Solutions for Logistics in Post-Covid Scenario and Future Pandemics -- Application of Big Data Analytics in Modern Logistics Solutions -- Case Study Validation of a Predictive Maintenance Implementation Framework.
    Abstract: The application of artificial intelligence methods and the increasing digitalization of the processes in a supply chain contribute the more seamless flow of materials and information. The disturbances in global supply chain during pandemic put pressure on companies to improve the existing operations. The Sustainable Development Goals put pressure on local and global markets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and to implement a more resource-efficient business model. Integration of physical and cyber systems is necessary to achieve more environmentally friendly, efficient logistics and supply chain operations. This book presents the contemporary issues of sustainability and integration of physical and information flow in supply chain. In the individual chapters, the authors discuss new qualitative and qualitative theoretic methods, models and present case studies from business practice. This book might be a valuable source of knowledge for the academics, PhD students and practitioners to deepen their knowledge in the field of logistics and SCM.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 282 p. 81 illus., 50 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031154126
    Series Statement: EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Water. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Offshore Wind Energy -- Chapter 3. Research Progress of Offshore Wind Energy -- Chapter 4. Characteristics of Global Offshore Wind Energy -- Chapter 5. Climate Characteristics of Wind Energy in the Maritime Silk Road -- Chapter 6. Long Term Trend of Wind Energy in the Maritime Silk Road -- Chapter 7. Wind Energy Evaluation Around the Sri Lanka Waters -- Chapter 8. Future Focus of Wind Energy Evaluation.
    Abstract: This book aims to establish a wind energy evaluation system, to provide scientific reference for site selection, daily operation and long-term planning of wind power generation, thus to make contribution to breaking the shackles of power shortage. Firstly, it presents the advantages and disadvantages of offshore wind power, then further discusses about the status quo and challenges for wind power programs along the Maritime Silk Road and offer suggestions. A wind energy evaluation system was proposed with the Maritime Silk Road as a case study, including climatic features of wind power (temporal-spatial distribution), long-term climatic trend and mechanism, short-term forecast of wind energy, mid- and long-term projection of wind energy, technology of wind energy evaluation on key point or vital region and offshore wind energy dataset construction, to provide systematic and scientific reference for wind power evaluation and utilization. This book is one of the series of publications on 21st century Maritime Silk Road (shortened as “Maritime Silk Road”). It covers the characteristics of the marine environment and marine renewable energy, remote islands and reefs construction, climate change, early warning of wave disasters, legal escort, marine environment and energy big data construction, etc., contributing to the safe and efficient construction of the Maritime Silk Road. It aims to improve our knowledge of the ocean, thus, to improve the capacity for marine construction, enhance the viability of remote islands and reefs, ease the energy crisis and protect the ecological environment, improve the quality of life of residents along the Maritime Silk Road, and protect the rights, interests of the countries and regions participating in the construction of the Maritime Silk Road. It is a valuable reference for decision-makers, researchers, and marine engineers working in the related fields.
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    Pages: XX, 177 p. 106 illus., 105 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811641114
    Series Statement: Springer Oceanography,
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Ecology . ; Geomorphology. ; Climatology. ; Biodiversity. ; Geography. ; Ecology. ; Geomorphology. ; Climate Sciences. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Geographic Uniqueness of the Sierra Nevada in the Context of the Mid-latitude Mountains -- Biotic Uniqueness of the Sierra Nevada as a Hotspot of Biodiversity -- Singular Cultural Landscapes of the Sierra Nevada -- Scientific Knowledge Generated in the Sierra Nevada: Bibliographic Review in WOS Since 1970 -- The Geological Setting -- Glacial Geomorphology of the Massif -- Reconstruction of Past Environments Using Lake Sedimentary Records -- Modern Periglacial Environment and Permafrost -- Variability and Recent Trends -- Snow Dynamics, Hydrology and Erosion -- Altitudinal Migrations and Changes in the Composition of High Mountain Plant Communities -- Altitudinal Migrations and Changes in the Composition of Animal Communities -- Dynamics of Forest Systems Under Land Use and Climatic Change Scenarios -- Resilience of Montane Ecosystems to Major Disturbances (fires) -- Migrations Rivers -- High Mountain Lakes as Remote Sensors of Global Change -- Paleolimnological Indicators of Climate Change -- Atmospheric Inputs and Drastic Alterations in Food Webs and Ecosystems Processes -- Remote Sensors Monitoring of Functional Aspects of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems -- Managing the Uniqueness of Sierra Nevada Ecosystems Under Global Change: Adaptive Projects -- Incorporation of Traditional Knowledge in Agrobiodiversity for a Sustainable Mountain Economy -- Data Model, E-infrastructure Services and Virtual Research Environments (VRE) -- Advancing Open Science in Sierra Nevada: Current Citizen Science Campaigns -- Filling the Gaps in Research, Management and Social Connection.
    Abstract: This book covers the landscape, geography and environment of the Sierra Nevada in Spain. The Sierra Nevada hosted the last glaciers in southern Europe. Today, it is one of the most important centers of plant diversity in the western Mediterranean and one of the most outstanding in Europe. This massif has ideal conditions to analyze past environments as well as the effects of global change on ecosystems. This can be seen in the large number of projects that are being conducted within the umbrella of the Sierra Nevada Global Change Observatory. This book summarizes all the scientific knowledge available about this massif, from the geomorphological and ecological perspectives to the recent spatial adaptive management and Open Science initiatives. Focusing on the very sensitive mountain environment of Sierra Nevada, the book intends to be a reference for many people interested in mountain processes. The audience would include scientists from all disciplines, but it would also target on an audience beyond the academia (territorial managers, environmentalists, mountaineers, politicians, technicians, etc.).
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 421 p. 171 illus., 156 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030942199
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Teaching. ; Human geography. ; Critical Thinking. ; Geography. ; Pedagogy. ; Human Geography. ; Critical Thinking.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-The wonderment of touching, sensing and naming the more-than human world -- Chapter 2-Being in and through aesthetic forms of expressions reimagining a future world -- Chapter 3-Awareness and subjectification of the more-than-human world -- Chapter 4-Exploring the world in sensuous ways, creating new narratives and asking urgent and severe questions -- Chapter 5-Social Justice and Action Competences in Classroom Practice: The future ‘skills’ of citizenship -- Chapter 6-Introducing disorienting dilemmas: Provoking actions -- Chapter 7-Creating spaces for negotiation, imagining and listening: Stretching situated moments of critical literacy in whole class discussion -- Chapter 8-Addressing anxiety: To linger, confirm and give hope -- Chapter 9-Transformative learning: Creating new identities -- Chapter 10-Take a stance: Facilitating students’ decision-making.
    Abstract: This volume focuses on the fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), education, to look at sustainability from various angles with the purpose of challenging preconceptions about what sustainable education might entail and how it should be conducted. To this end, the book assembles scholars from various research fields and disciplines, who are willing to be at the cutting edge regarding sustainability and education on all levels with students in the ages of 6-15. Through this approach, the text points towards a “wild pedagogy” in line with post-sustainable thinking. This involves agency and the role of nature itself as a co-educator, and promotes cultural changes, and explorative processes of finding “the wild” – the unknown, and complexity in nature – and thus of challenging the human need for control. This approach is also, in line with the 2030 Agenda, an attempt to move from advocating predetermined behavioural change to embracing a pluralistic perspective on sustainability, based on holistic views on education. Such views include curiosity, wonderment, compassion and agency as guiding lights. The book is structured into three sections, based on three interrelated strands. These strands are, in various ways, dependent on one another and further engaged with bringing education theory and practice together. These strands are 1) Belonging and sensing, 2) Critical thinking, social justice and action competence, and 3) Creating hope in a vanishing world. These strands aim to increase our access to and understanding of the ways in which sustainability can be integrated into education and why. The purpose of the text is to encourage educators of all kinds and levels, as well as scholars in different fields, to explore new perspectives on education for sustainable development. The book examines probes in diverse academic fields and focuses on how to combine different approaches and content, and therefore everyone interested in interdisciplinary and cross-curricular teaching and learning should find this work enlightening. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXVII, 186 p. 42 illus., 40 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030845100
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Medical care. ; Human geography. ; Integrated Geography. ; Health Care. ; Human Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1-Adolescent Mental Health in the MENA Region and the link with Policy and Programming -- 2-There is no Health Without Mental Health: The Middle East and North Africa -- 3-A Silent Epidemic of Depression among Adolescents in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Emerging Tribulation -- 4-Understanding mental illness stigma in Arab youths’ everyday lives -- 5-Developing and Implementing Youth Friendly Public Policies: A perspective into the Arab Region -- 6-Adolescent health in Saudi Arabia: Policy dimensions -- 7-Health Policies of Adolescents in the Middle East and North Africa: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How Do We Strategize in the Age COVID-19?.
    Abstract: This 2-volume set focuses on adolescent health in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), and presents the latest research on the health risk behaviours and social behaviours that adolescents from the MENA region engage in. While there has been a surge in peer-reviewed research publications on population health in the MENA region in the last couple of decades, very few books offer a resource to address the diverse negative influences that disproportionately affect adolescents and children in the MENA region, including increased tobacco consumption culture, low emphasis on physical activity, increased sedentary behaviours, weak health policies, and societal issues related to displacement and political conflicts. These books offer a synthesis of current knowledge on adolescent health issues in the MENA region, and aim to provide evidence-informed adolescent health care practices that address current issues related to mental, physical, reproductive and nutritional health. Volume 1 focuses on mental health in the MENA region, the development and implementation of youth friendly public policies, and how to strategize in the age of COVID-19. The study will aid health care professionals, policy makers, government organizations and health program planners to assess current policies and practices related to adolescent health in the MENA region, and to identify the best courses of action moving forward. .
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    Pages: X, 121 p. 5 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030917906
    Series Statement: Global Perspectives on Health Geography,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Buildings Design and construction. ; Restoration Ecology. ; Geography. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Urban Ecology. ; Building Construction and Design. ; Restoration Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- Study on Mechanism of Climate Response and Ecological Restoration in High Density Urban Area. Chapter 2 -- Ecological Process and Security under the Intensification of Urban Agglomeration Development. Chapter 3 -- Seoul Botanic Park, Inventing New Type of Sustainable Park. Chapter 4 -- Ecological Restoration Design Integrated with City Life. Chapter 5 -- Solar Power Singapore. Chapter 6 -- Research on Practical Application of Healthy Building in South China. Chapter 7 -- Performance-based Evaluation on Biophilic Design Qualities of Outdoor Spaces: BUCEA Campus as a Case Study. Chapter 8 -- Current Status of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Home – From Literature and Product. Chapter 9 -- Consideration of Sustainable Design. Chapter 10 -- Automatic Generation of 3D House Models with Solar Photovoltaic Generation. Chapter 11 -- Performance-driven Design Methods of Building Shape: Investigations based on Acoustics and Daylight. Chapter 12 -- Design and Climate-Responsiveness Performance Evaluation of an Integrated Envelope for Modular Prefabricated Buildings. Chapter 13 -- Meso-scale Urban Environmental Performance Evaluation in High Density Urban Context. Chapter 14 -- The Passive in Singapore: Revolution of Green Building Rating System.
    Abstract: This volume discusses the climate responsiveness of sustainable architecture design and technology in China, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea in recent years, addressing concepts and applications in urban planning, building design, and structural performance evaluation. The four sections of the text cover the theory and implementation of sustainable architecture within various geographic boundaries and contexts, offering an interdisciplinary assessment of the challenges faced in urban areas at different climate zones. The main topics covered are: 1) urban ecological restoration under the influence of climate environment; 2) health and human considerations of building and environment; 3) prototype optimization of sustainable building, and 4) feedback of building performance and design evaluation. The book is intended to be a contribution to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable architecture for applicable use by practitioners, city planners, field researchers, and building operators in building design, construction, usage, operation, and maintenance.
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    Pages: VIII, 245 p. 113 illus., 83 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030800345
    Series Statement: Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Archaeology. ; Geotechnical engineering. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Archaeology. ; Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction. Specificity and relevance -- Factors of flooding of archaeological artifacts -- Basic equipment for underwater archaeological research -- Special and auxiliary equipment for underwater archaeological research -- Technical aspects of underwater archaeological research in ancient Fanagoria -- Technical aspects of underwater archaeological research in ancient Patraeys -- Technical aspects of underwater archaeological research of neolithic settlements on Lake Sennitsa -- Technical aspects of studies of sunken ships in the Black Sea -- Technical means of studying the liner “Titanic” -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: The book discusses various aspects of the technical support of underwater archaeological research in marine and freshwater areas. This book considers the relevance, specificity, and artifacts of underwater archaeological research, stating the factors of flooding of archaeological artifacts. The authors describe the basic equipment for underwater work, as well as the equipment for remote study of the bottom and underwater archaeological research. This book presents the usage of instrumentation in underwater archaeology. Case studies included in this book correspond to the flooded ancient Greek cities of Fanagoria and Patraeus in the Taman Bay of the Black Sea, flooded Neolithic settlements on Lake Sennitsa in the Pskov region of Russia, sunken ships in the north of the Black Sea and sunken liner “Titanic” in the Atlantic ocean. The book is intended for students, graduate students and archaeologists who are interested in the specifics of underwater archaeological research and are planning to conduct it.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 95 p. 117 illus., 109 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031275029
    Series Statement: Earth and Environmental Sciences Library,
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Environment. ; Physical geography. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Physical Geography. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- Abstract of the book. Bottom gravity currents and overflows in deep channels of the Atlantic -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Deep Water Masses of the South and North Atlantic -- Chapter 2. General Overview of Abyssal Pathways, and Channels (for Waters of the Antarctic Origin) -- Chapter 3. Source Regions -- Chapter 4. Exchange between the Argentine and Brazil Basins; Abyssal Pathways and Bottom Flow Channels (for Waters of the Antarctic Origin) -- Chapter 5. Further Propagation of Antarctic Bottom Water from the Brazil Basin -- Chapter 6. Fractures in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge of the North Atlantic -- Chapter 7. Eastern Basin Pathways and Further Propagation of Antarctic Bottom Water in the East Atlantic -- Chapter 8. Passages in the East Azores Ridge -- Chapter 9. Flows through the Northern Channels in the North Atlantic -- Summary of Research and Integrated Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book is dedicated to the analysis of bottom waters flows through underwater channels of the Atlantic Ocean. The study is based on recent observations of the authors, analysis of historical data, numerical modeling, and literature review. For example, studying both the measurements from the World Ocean Circulation experiment in the 1990s and recent measurements reveals the decadal variations of water properties in the ocean. Seawater is cooled at high latitudes, descends to the ocean bottom, and slowly flows to the tropical latitudes and further. This current is slow in the deep basins, but intensifies in the abyssal channels connecting the basins. The current overflows submarine topographic structures and sometimes forms deep cataracts when water descends over slopes by several hundred meters. The flow of Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) is studied on the basis of CTD sections combined with Lowered Acoustic Doppler Profiling (LADCP) carried out annually, and long-term moored measurements of currents. This book is a collection of oceanographic data, interpretation, and analysis, which can be used by field oceanographers, specialists in numerical modeling, and students who specialize in oceanography. .
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    Pages: XXX, 483 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030830748
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Landscape architecture. ; Landscape ecology. ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Geography. ; Landscape Architecture. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Urban Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Introduction and Methodology -- Chapter2. Ancient Indian Design and Town Planning Principles as a Frame for Case Studies -- Chapter3. Other Interpretive Frameworks -- Chapter4. Shiva Temples -- Chapter5. Deliberations.
    Abstract: Classic Indian texts and Vaastupurusha Mandala are not often discussed in the western discourse on urbanism, even while much of these predate the commonly taught European writings. This book sheds light on some of those forgotten concepts, thus making the lesser discussed classic Indian town organization ideas accessible to architecture, landscape, and urban planning students worldwide. The resonance of these concepts in present times are reviewed through case studies of select Hindu temple towns in India. Furthermore, the author underscores the formal abstraction of the classic Indian Mandala and transplants the discourse from sociology to socio-ecologically adept trans-disciplinary design thinking. The creative interpretations offer a premise to start revising classic models for current practice to influence the urbanism and ecology of a place in accordance with the changing climate. Reviews “India has a strongly developed design, planning language and principles or sutras as shared through ancient Indian texts approximately developed through 5000-550 BCE such as, Kamikagama and Suprabhedgama, Matsyapurana, Bhavishyapurana, and Manasara. Kautilyashastra from around 5th BCE builds additional layers of complexity to the discourse. Sharma’s book orients the students to some of these classic ancient principles while taking them on an investigative journey of applicability of these at temple precinct and town level.” - Pankaj Jain. Professor and Head of the Department of Humanities and Languages, FLAME University, Pune, India “Our changing climate is forcing the rapid evolution of the pressing issues concerning urbanism. Sharma’s book draws upon traditional Indian frameworks to be embedded in design methods, to creatively mitigate the current problems to be addressed in urbanism.” -Tom Verebes. Professor of Architecture, New York Institute of Technology "Dr. Sharma presents an enlightening and groundbreaking perspective on the Hindu Temple landscape, placing it in the nexus of urbanism and ecology." - Diane Jones Allen, Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 112 p. 106 illus., 55 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030872854
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Atmospheric science. ; Mathematical analysis. ; Mathematics Data processing. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Atmospheric Science. ; Analysis. ; Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- Observations: atmospheric forcing and ocean response -- Atmospheric circulation -- Ocean forcing and the surface mixed layer -- Ocean response -- PART II: Models 205 -- Ocean models -- PART III: Free waves -- Overview -- Midlatitude waves -- Equatorial waves -- PART IV: Process solutions -- Overview -- Ekman drift and inertial oscillations -- Sverdrup flow and boundary currents -- Interior ocean -- Coastal ocean -- Equatorial ocean: switched-on forcing -- Equatorial Ocean: periodic forcing -- PART V: Applications -- Beams and Undercurrents -- Overturning circulations -- APPENDIX A: Movies.
    Abstract: The book is the first to focus on the physical oceanography of the North Indian Ocean (NIO), a special region of the global ocean that exhibits a distinct seasonality due to the impact of the South Asian Monsoon (SAM). It is written as a textbook about the NIO for graduate students, lecturers, and researchers in physical oceanography. It will also be useful for courses on the interior, coastal, and equatorial dynamics in any other ocean. It helps readers, particularly new entrants to the field, to gain a comprehensive understanding of tropical-ocean dynamics by: developing from first principles the equation set for the linear continuously stratified (LCS) model, which has long been used to study tropical oceans; and then obtaining solutions that explore different aspects of the dynamics. Part 1 of the book provides an overview of observed ocean circulations and forcing functions in the NIO that are linked to the SAM. Part 2 develops the equations of motion for the LCS model. Part 3 (Free Waves) and Part 4 (Forced Solutions) derive and discuss analytic solutions to the LCS model that illustrate basic processes in the interior (unbounded), coastal, and equatorial regions of the ocean. The last two chapters of Part 4 consider more complicated processes and phenomena that build upon the simpler solutions previously found: vertical propagation of coastal and equatorial waves, and the Indian Ocean's shallow overturning circulations. Each analytic solution is illustrated (and extended) by a suite of numerical LCS solutions presented as video clips, providing a powerful means for visualizing complex processes.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 521 p. 100 illus., 81 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811958649
    Series Statement: Atmosphere, Earth, Ocean & Space,
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Applied ecology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Ecosystems. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Applied Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Introduction -- Chapter 2 - Conventional fisheries management and the need of the ecosystem approach -- Chapter 3 - Ecosystem trophic structure and dynamics: basic concepts Chapter 4 - Fisheries within the ecosystem context: the production, surplus production and balanced harvest -- Chapter 5 -Holistic indicators: theoretical basis -- Chapter 6 - Resilience -- Chapter 7 - Reference Points: Stock-based BRP vs. ecosystem(holistic)-based BRP -- Chapter 8 - Managing fisheries under an holistic approach -- Chapter 9 - Adaptability as management policy -- Chapter 10 - Selected study cases -- Chapter 11- Holistic approach and management practice.
    Abstract: This book provides cutting-edge scientific idea and novel concepts on the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. It begins by reviewing the scientific fundamentals and problems currently faced by conventional fisheries science, based on population dynamics. In turn, it reviews the theoretical basis of ecosystem dynamics, including selected ecosystem indicators. Surplus production and balanced harvests are discussed in the ecosystem dynamics context. Several ecosystem-holistic indicators are described, but particular emphasis is placed on two: the noxicline (gain in entropy due to loss of biomass) and resilience, which are expressed as ecosystem (holistic) points of reference for defining allowable harvest rates. Both biological (population) and ecosystem (holistic) points of reference are subsequently analyzed in the context of fisheries management and conservation. An adaptability concept is also discussed as a management policy for facing climate change. In closing, the concepts presented are applied to six study cases involving a range of different ecosystems and fisheries.
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    Pages: XXI, 160 p. 65 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030968472
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Sustainable architecture. ; Landscape architecture. ; Landscape ecology. ; Integrated Geography. ; Urban Ecology. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Landscape Architecture. ; Landscape Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. The Green City: General Concept -- Chapter 1. What Does “The Green City” Mean?(Jürgen Breuste) -- Chapter 2. What Is Urban Nature? (Jürgen Breuste) -- Chapter 3. What is Urban Green and Blue Infrastructure? (Jürgen Breuste) -- Chapter 4. The Green City: General Concept (Jürgen Breuste) -- Part II. The Nature Concept – of What Urban Green Nature Consists of Part Front Matter -- Chapter 5. The Four Urban Natures Approach (Jürgen Breuste) -- Chapter 6. Urban Woodlands - Remnants of Pristine Landscape (Jürgen Breuste) -- Chapter 7. Public Urban Parks - Designed Urban Green Spaces (Jürgen Breuste) -- Chapter 8. Urban Gardens – The Private Urban Green (Jürgen Breuste) -- Chapter 9. Urban Waters – The Urban Blue Infrastructure (Jürgen Breuste) -- Chapter 10. New Urban Wildernesses - Novel Urban Ecosystems (Jürgen Breuste).
    Abstract: This book shows what role nature can play in a city and how this can make it a better place for people to live. People, planners, designers and politicians are working towards the development of green cities. Some cities are already promoted as green cities, while others are on their way to become one. But their goals are often unclear and can include different facets. Presenting contributions from world leading researchers in the field of urban ecology, the editors provide an interdisciplinary overview of best practices and challenges in creating green cities. They show examples of how to build up these cities from bits and pieces to districts and urban extensions. Each example concludes with a summary of the collected knowledge, the learning points and how this can be used in other places. The best practices are collected from around the world – Europe, America and Asia. Contributions cover a wide range of biophysical and cultural backgrounds within these three continents, including the Central, Southern and Eastern European region, as well as Latin and North America. The new dynamic urban development of Asia is illustrated by case studies from China and the Indian subcontinent. The reader will learn which role nature can play in green cities and what the basic requirements are in terms of culture, pre-existing nature conditions, existing urban surroundings, history, design and planning.
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    Pages: XX, 595 p. 201 illus., 171 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783030730895
    Series Statement: Cities and Nature,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Chemistry. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Water. ; Chemistry. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Bioremediation: The solution to rising pollution -- Role of microbes in cleaning the environment -- Various approaches in bioremediation process -- New advances in use of microbial culture for industrial waste treatment -- Importance of aerobic bioremediation -- Anaerobic bioremediation: types, methods and implementations -- Removal of heavy metals using bio-remedial techniques -- Use of genetic engineering in bioremediation -- Microbes in industrial waste treatment -- Bioremediation of radioactive wastes -- Application of fungi in bioremediation -- Modern enhanced In-Situ techniques of bioremediation -- Advanced role of biosurfactants -- Nanotechnology for bioremediation of industrial wastewater treatment -- Emerging pollutants from the industries and their treatment.
    Abstract: The book highlights the importance of newly developed bioremediation technologies in industrial waste treatment to clean up the environment from pollution caused by human activities. It assesses the potential application of several existing bioremediation techniques and introduces new emerging and application-based technologies. This technology includes several techniques such as bio-stimulation, bio-generation, bioaccumulation, biosorption, physical correction and rhyming-emission. This book describes the limitations and challenges associated with some generally accepted bioremediation strategies and evaluate the possible applications of these corrective strategies to eliminate toxic pollutants from the environment through integrated Technologies in Industrial wastewater treatment.
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    Pages: IX, 526 p. 54 illus., 42 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031240867
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Framework -- Chapter 3. Case study -- Chapter 4. Discussion -- Chapter 5. Conclusions -- Appendices.
    Abstract: This book provides a multidisciplinary approach for the study of the “abandonment” problem at the inter-section among urban studies, neo-institutionalist perspectives, and social ontology. An analytical framework (based on descriptive and operational issues, factors, reasons, policies) has been built to interpret the phenomenon of abandonment and possible ways of intervening. The work considers the Italian situation in general terms and examines the case study of Milan in depth. This case is interesting because it triggered public discussions on the problem of abandonment in a non-shrinking context. Moreover, recently, specific policies to cope with abandonment problem have been introduced. The purpose of the book is to show that the problem of the “abandonment” of urban buildings should be understood as a social fact and not as a brute fact. Thus, in this work the “abandoned” state of buildings is considered as not directly related to certain physical variables; rather, it entirely depends on human evaluations. Crucial information in this regard is how institutional frameworks (e.g. sets of rules of conduct) influence individual behaviour and actions through time. In this view, we may identify abandonment as a phenomenon intertwined with the actions of both private and public entities. The neo-institutional approach helps to highlight how the problem of abandonment is articulated with respect to property rights, formal constraints, reasons behind policy decisions, intervention strategies and implementations.
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    Pages: VI, 89 p. 19 illus., 17 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030903671
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography,
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Architecture. ; Materials science. ; Bioclimatology. ; Climatology. ; Geography. ; Architecture. ; Materials Science. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Climate Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Chapter 1. BauKlima/ BuildingClimate -- Chapter 2. BauStoff/ Building Matters -- Chapter 3. KlimaStoff/ (Future) Climate Matters -- Bibliography.
    Abstract: This book examines prospective climate adaptive building materials in desert and drylands in the context of climate change, desertification, urbanisation demands, and the consequent sustainable urban development challenges. This preliminary collection of ecological materials covers the characterisation of biotic and abiotic resources for materials, their specifications and benefits for adequate bio-climatic design and construction. Particular emphasis is given to ecological composite materials for advances in desert architecture. Based on the initial collection, the book culminates with potentials for new ecological building materials. The "eComposite Combinator" matrix offers potential research recipes and encourages the reader to conduct further climate-matters related research.
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    Pages: XIII, 134 p. 26 illus., 15 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030954567
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography,
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Geography. ; Cities and towns History. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Political science. ; Geography. ; Urban History. ; Urban Sociology. ; Political Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: Critical planning and design: Walking through roots and dissenting imaginations -- Part 1: Roots -- Giancarlo Paba’s trilogy of Luoghi comuni (Common Places, 1998), Movimenti urbani (Urban Movements, 2003), Corpi urbani (Urban Bodies, 2010): Influential Italian ‘critical planning’ thinking -- Ildefonso Cerdà, Teoría General de la Urbanización, 1867: An innovative approach -- L’Ordine politico della Comunità (The Political Order of Community) 2014: Concrete community and territorial principle in Adriano Olivetti’s thought -- All the layers of an ecological commitment at the frontier: Ian McHarg, Design with Nature, 1969 -- L' Architecture de survie (1978) is back talking to EU cities in crisis: The provocative message by Yona Friedman as a key for the present and future urban agenda -- Part 2: Planning pathways -- John Friedmann, The Good Society (1979): Panning pathways for a just society -- David Harvey’s Urbanization of Capital (1985): Why it helped me so much -- A place in the world? Places, Cultures and Globalization, 1995. Doreen Massey’s lessons: Is the world really shrinking or is the geography of the world teaching us openness and diversity? -- Patsy Healey and Collaborative Planning (2005): Re-thinking democracy in the ‘reasoning in public’ arena -- Utopian tension: Sandercock’s inspiring journey “Towards Cosmopolis” (1998) -- Zwischenstadt / Inbetween city. Thomas Sieverts, Cities Without Cities: An interpretation of the Zwischenstadt, 2004 -- Part 3: Conceptual frames -- Inquiry and change: The troubled attempt to understand and shape society, 1990: The radical contribution of Charles E. Lindblom’s self-guiding society and probing volitions -- Rediscussing Robert Nozick’s Anarchy, State and Utopia, 1974 -- Property titles to land and issues of distributive justice -- Blade Runner, 1982. Do Androids dream of electric sheep?- Philip K Dick’s science fiction and Maschinenmenschen in Metropolis -- Max Weber, Die Stadt (1922), English edition, Max Weber, The City, edited and traslated by Don Martindale and Gertrude Neuwirth, The Free Press, 1958 -- Antonio Gramsci and the prison notebooks -- Le droit à la ville, 1968: Reading Lefebvre’s the right to the city in planning perspective -- The trouble with Henri: The production of urban space – from theory to research -- Gilles Deleuze & Félix Guattari, Mille Plateaux, 1980: "The good use of philosophy" -- Georges Didi-Huberman, La survivance des lucioles (2009). The thickness of time: going beyond the surface of the present to understand contemporary territories.
    Abstract: The book interprets and recombines, within a subjective trajectory, some roots, pathways and conceptual frames of the planning thought that worked either as dissenting imaginations or generative source to critically question the modernist epistemologies. ‘Critical planning and design’ is presented in this book as a field of research inspired by critical urban theory and developed along with ideas and theories that prove to be radical, alternative, dialectical to the mainstream history of planning. In this book, scholars present what they consider as the most important books in the field of planning, public policy and design. They have been asked to write about a book and its author, in their preferred manner. This freedom allowed passionate and original contributions. Three main threads - the three parts of the book - shape the choices of the authors. The first concerns the reconstruction of some genealogical roots of planning (including Cerdà, Yona Friedman, Alberto Magnaghi, and Ian McHarg). The second thread groups the authors who dialogue with contemporary protagonists of the planning debate (including John Friedmann, Leonie Sandercock, Doreen Massey, David Harvey, Tom Sievert, and Patzy Healey). The third thread includes authors who dig into relevant writings in social and philosophical sciences (including Max Weber, Charles Lindblom, Henri Lefebvre, Gilles Deleuze & Félix Guattari, Georges Didi-Huberman, Robert Nozick, Pand hilip K Dick). The book is addressed to researchers of planning and urban studies, who value the critical re-reading of some fundamental books. Including thoughtful and critical arguments on influential thinkers of the past two centuries, the book will enable students, scholars and researchers of planning, design, political science, geographical, environmental, and urban studies to better understand the socio-spatial and ecological transformations under the contemporary transition while relying on a “usable past”. The book is also addressed to a wider audience of readers interested in the problems of the city and space.
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    Pages: XX, 263 p. 8 illus., 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030931070
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Earth sciences. ; Geography. ; Earth Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Challenging a static conception of Heimat -- 2 Heimat: theoretical framework(s) -- 3 Methodological approach -- 4 Insights from migrant biographies on the concept of Heimat -- 5 Heimat: an emotional map of biographical references -- 6 Conclusions on Heimat in the context of international migration.
    Abstract: The German notion of ‘Heimat’ is highly subjective, ambiguous and historically charged. Senses of belonging and identity associated with Heimat render the concept vulnerable to appropriation and instrumentalization by different political forces. Thereby, a static and exclusive understanding of Heimat is often depicted. This book drafts a counternarrative to demystify the contested concept. On the one hand, Heimat is conceptualized as spatial through emotional-geographical approaches to human-place relations. And on the other hand, the concept is placed in a global context through the perspective of international migration. The author contributes to the understanding of Heimat as an emotional map of self-location. This subjective map is neither purely static nor dynamic - it is characterized by simultaneities of opposing processes. About the Author Jessica Andel is currently enrolled in the Master’s programme “Human Geography: Globalisation, Media and Culture”. Since November 2019, she has been working as a student assistant on the Human Geography-team at the Institute of Geography of Johannes Gutenberg University.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VI, 113 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783658389857
    Series Statement: BestMasters,
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Social sciences. ; Humanities. ; Veterinary medicine. ; Human geography. ; Cultural geography. ; Geography. ; Humanities and Social Sciences. ; Veterinary Science. ; Social and Cultural Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction: Roald Amundsen and the Sled Dogs -- Part 1: Hobart, Australia -- Chapter 2. All Aboard: The Departure from Antarctica -- Chapter 3. Leaving Antarctica: The Rough Journey Back -- Chapter 4. The Public Relations Machine Behind the Scenes -- Chapter 5. A Hero’s Welcome in Hobart -- Chapter 6. Fleeing the Journalists Whilst Courting the Press -- Chapter 7. Twenty-One Sledge Dogs for Douglas Mawson -- Chapter 8. A Tale of Two Fates: Roald Amundsen’s Victory and Robert Falcon Scott’s Tragedy -- Part 2: Buenos Aires, Argentina -- Chapter 9. The Captain and Mrs. Snuppesen -- Chapter 10. Arrivals and Departures: Buenos Aires, Norway, and Don Pedro Christophersen -- Chapter 11. The Dogs at the Buenos Aires Zoological Gardens -- Chapter 12. London Calling: Lord Curzon and the Royal Geographical Society -- Chapter 13. The Big Speech: The Cheer for the Dogs -- Chapter 14. Death and Deceit.
    Abstract: This book documents the return of the surviving sled dogs of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition of 1910–1912 from Antarctica, where they had helped Roald Amundsen become the first human to reach the South Pole. This book is the sequel to the highly acclaimed Roald Amundsen’s Sled Dogs: The Sledge Dogs Who Helped Discover the South Pole. It chronicles how the sled dogs were used internationally to further promote the expedition’s great achievement and follows some of the dogs as they undertake subsequent expeditions – with Douglas Mawson’s Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911–1914, which made scientific discoveries, and with Arve Staxrud’s Norwegian Arctic Rescue Mission of 1913, which saved members of the Herbert Schröder-Stranz German Arctic Expedition. The book tracks the remaining 39 sled dogs to their next challenging adventures and their final destinations in Argentina, Norway, Antarctica, and Australia. Like its predecessor, the book portrays how Amundsen continued to utilize the Polar dogs – both in their lives and in their deaths – to propel his career and solidify his expedition's image.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXV, 467 p. 89 illus., 46 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030651138
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Urban policy. ; Climatology. ; Integrated Geography. ; Urban Policy. ; Climate Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Governance of climate responsive cities: Scale matters!- Resilience, uncertainty and adaptive planning -- Barriers to implementing local climate action plans in Turkey: Searching for a potential way-out -- Exploring the Governance of Naples, Italy, through a climate responsive approach -- Community engagement in climate change policy: The case of three mills, East London -- Co-design of a nature-based solutions ecosystem for reactivating a peri-urban district in Quito, Ecuador -- How co-design of public space contributes to strengthening resilience: Lessons from two Chilean cases -- In-formal green infrastructure (IGI) and the pursuit of climate responsive environments in Quito City -- Co-designing local climate action: A methodological framework from a democratic perspective.
    Abstract: The book presents governance with a particular focus on the social and spatial aspects of climate responsiveness and reads the practice of governance across different scales. It conceptualizes a framework of scale composed of three main categories including (i) scientific knowledge, (ii) plans and policies, and (iii) authorities of action. This framework presents ‘practice’ as the social context in which these three can interplay adaptively. Within this framework, the book presents case studies from Turkey, Italy, Ecuador, Chile and the UK, that reach meaningful planning and design solutions at national, city, and neighbourhood scales in the face of climate change. It offers implementation clues that are transferable to ever-increasing climate action around the globe. The book will be of interest to both professionals and scholars involved in urban design, urban planning and architecture, especially those in the field of climate responsive urbanism. It will also be a valuable resource for non-governmental organizations and social enterprises dealing with sustainability and climate change policies.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 164 p. 37 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030733995
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Economic geography. ; International relations. ; Geography. ; Economic Geography. ; International Relations Theory.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Framing the double transition and the international intervention -- The division and destruction of Sarajevo -- The consolidation of the division after the war -- The struggle to rebuild ethnic diversity in Sarajevo -- The incomplete economic transition -- The urban spatial reconfiguration of Sarajevo -- The ethnic reconfiguration in the urban area of Sarajevo -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: Following the signing of the peace agreement and the end of three-and-a-half years of siege, Sarajevo simultaneously experienced a double transition, from war to peace and from socialism to capitalism, that was marked by an increasing international intervention. This book presents a study of the urban transformation of Sarajevo during the post-war period and considers both the role and the impact of the international community in its spatial and ethnic configuration. Part I focuses on the period of maximum international involvement developed at local level, from December 1995 until 2003, and comprises chapters on the ethno-territorial division of the city, the reconstruction of its ethnic diversity and the liberal transition fostered and imposed internationally. Part II deals with the impact of these policies on the current spatial, functional and ethnic configuration in the area of Sarajevo.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 136 p. 10 illus., 8 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030805753
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
    DDC: 910
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Geography. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Cities and towns History. ; Geography. ; Urban Sociology. ; Regional and Spatial Economics. ; Urban History.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- The natural city -- Additional theoretical lenses to understand the city -- Historical notes on Tirana -- Tirana patterns at a glance -- Holistic approach to Tirana pattern analysis -- Methodology for holistic understanding of the urban patterns -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: The ideas presented in this book are a conceptual leverage to correct the rigidity of top-down practices and bring the real city, or the city of everyday life, closer to the city of conventional planning. Considering self-organization as the starting point at the base of complex systems, this book tries to understand how specific qualities emerge and evolve from this behavior. For this, the book discusses new ways of looking at and understanding cities by applying holistic methods and approaches based on the conceptual grounds of quantum, fractal, and complexity theories. The book highlights the fact that the information on how to transform and build a city is contained within the city itself. In this regard, some methodological steps to unpack complexities and translate the essential qualities of space into potential generators for city design and planning are provided. The book urges courageous experimentation and proposes a methodology where the computational nature of urban phenomena goes along with historic anthropological ideas, thus emphasizing the characteristics of a specific reality in a model. They do not exclude each other; in fact, they are part of the unbroken web of wholeness. Importantly, the proposed methodology supports gradual and natural coevolution process in the city through combining planned and unplanned actions and the involving multiplicity of actors, impacting on Urban Planning and Design Practice.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 262 p. 135 illus., 103 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030827311
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Natural disasters. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Architecture History. ; Cultural property. ; Human geography. ; Cultural geography. ; Integrated Geography. ; Natural Hazards. ; Environmental Studies. ; Architectural History and Theory. ; Cultural Heritage. ; Social and Cultural Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Part I: Heritage and collective memory for resilience and reconstruction -- Thinking about post-disaster reconstruction in Europe: Functionalist and identity approaches -- Old Souks of Aleppo: A narrative approach to post-conflict heritage reconstruction -- Photography for the city, between the need for protection, conservation and civic identity -- Cultural heritage as stones of memory: The recovery of archives in the area of the Marche crater -- Intangible heritage and resilience in managing disaster shelters: Case study in Japan -- Water gives, water takes away. Memory, agency and resilience in ENSO-vulnerable historic landscapes in Peru -- Intangible cultural economy, a mould for tangible urban built fabric – The case of Shahjahanabad, India -- The Tree: The concept of place after the earthquake, L’Aquila -- Part II: Historic and contemporary reconstructions of historic cities -- Marsica: One hundred years on -- Coventry: Shell or Phoenix, city of tomorrow or concrete jumble? From reconstruction to the Phoenix Initiative, UK -- Post-trauma recovery of monumental buildings in Italy and the United States at the beginning of twentieth century -- Historical town centres and post-seismic reconstructions: Between functional recovery and heritage value awareness -- Integrating green solutions into post-earthquake recovery of Bam, Iran -- Reconstruction of heritage and spirit: Mending the scars of Aleppo -- Beyond the damage, the reconstruction of L’Aguila -- The “Solidere” effect and the localisation of heritage reconstruction in post-war transitions, Libya -- Bell towers under (seismic) attack: Saving a symbol, once it became a menace -- Ancient city of the future: Notes on the reconstruction of Beirut -- Part III: Society, governance and collective resilience -- Bonding between urban fabric and capacity of collective resilience: The case of Talca historic centre, Chile -- Multi-perspective pre-disaster examination as post-disaster managerial thinking ahead for Hoi An in Vietnam -- Play Street: Experimenting tactical urbanism for urban resilience in Iran -- The preservation of rural landscapes for building resilience in small towns: Insights from north Italy -- Antigua Guatemala, from history of disasters to resilient future -- Emergency management for the built heritage post-earthquake: Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy, Italy -- Factors of educational poverty and resilience responses in L’Aquila’s young population -- Dropout, resilience and cultural heritage: A focus of the ACCESS Project in a highly fragile area -- How can teachers promote resilience in schools?- Part IV: Bringing the 21st century into reconstruction -- Cities in transformation: Smarter reconstruction in historic city centres -- Evaluating visitors’ experiences at St Augustine’s Abbey (Canterbury) -- Seismic Microzonation: A preventive measure for the conservation of the built heritage -- The representation of a resilient city: The case of Amatrice’s reconstruction -- Evacuation simulation considering tourists’ attempts to return home: A case of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple area, Japan -- Public administration versus social media in emergency situations -- Social media and disaster management in Iran: Lorestan floods as case study -- Environmental issues and energy potentials in post-earthquake reconstruction -- A multidisciplinary approach to retrofitting historic buildings: The case of the former San Salvatore Hospital, L’Aquila.
    Abstract: This book examines reconstruction and resilience of historic cities and societies from multiple disciplinary and complementary perspectives and, by doing so, it helps researchers and practitioners alike, among them reconstruction managers, urban governance and professionals. The book builds on carefully selected and updated papers accepted for the 2019 Silk Cities international conference on ‘reconstruction, recovery and resilience of historic cities and societies’, the third Silk Cities conference held in L’Aquila, Italy, 10-12 July 2019, working with University of L’Aquila and UCL. This multi-scale, and multidisciplinary book offers cross-sectoral and complimentary voices from multiple stakeholders, including academia, urban governance, NGOs and local populations. It examines post-disaster reconstruction strategies and case studies from Europe, Asia and Latin America that provide a valuable collection for anyone who would like to get a global overview on the subject matter. It thereby enables a deeper understanding of challenges, opportunities and approaches in dealing with historic cities facing disasters at various geographical scales. Additionally, it brings together historical approaches to the reconstruction of historical cities and those of more recent times. Thus, it can be used as a reference book for global understanding of the subject matter.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 666 p. 238 illus., 204 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030773564
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Climatology. ; Environmental health. ; Human geography. ; Environmental management. ; Integrated Geography. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Health. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: I. Introductory -- 1. Introduction: Extreme Weather and Human Health: Global Perspective -- 2. Dust Storms and Human Health -- 3. The Impacts of Climate Change on Health and Development in Canadian Arctic and Sub-Arctic Communities in the 21st Century: A Systematic Review -- 4. Wildland Fire, Extreme Weather, and Society: Implications of a History of Fire Suppression in California, USA -- 5. Extreme Weather Events, Health and Development.
    Abstract: This edited book assesses the impacts of various extreme weather events on human health and development from a global perspective, and includes several case studies in various geographical regions around the globe. Covering all continents, it describes the impact of extreme weather conditions such as flash floods, heatwaves, cold waves, droughts, forest fires, strong winds and storms in both developing and developed countries. The contributing authors also investigate the spread of diseases and the risk to food security caused by drought and flooding. Further, the book discusses the economic damage resulting from natural disasters including hurricanes. It has been estimated that in 2017 natural disasters and climate change resulted in economic losses of 309 billion US dollars. Scientists also predict that if nothing is done to curb the effects of climate change, in Europe the death toll due to weather disasters could rise 50-fold by the end of the 21st century, with extreme heat alone causing more than 150,000 deaths a year, as the report on global warming of 1.5°C warns that China, Russia and Canada’s current climate policies would steer the world above a catastrophic 5°C of warming by the end of 2100. As such, the book highlights how the wellbeing of different populations is threatened by extreme events now and in the foreseeable future.
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    Pages: XVIII, 382 p. 83 illus., 70 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030237738
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    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
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Pollution. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Chemistry, Technical. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Industrial Chemistry. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Agro-industrial waste valorization to energy and value added products for Environmental Sustainability -- Captivating Technology for Generation of Bioenergy from Industrial waste: Microbial Fuel Cell -- Effect of feedstock and other parameters on digesters for the enhanced production of biogas -- Anaerobic digestion of sludge containing polyacrylamide -- Role of Energy Crops to meet the Rural Energy Needs: An Overview -- Microwave Assisted Biodiesel Production From Fish Oil: Two Step Process -- Thermochemical conversion and Valorization of woody Lignocellulosic Biomass in hydrothermal media -- Sustainable production of green fuels and chemicals using microalgae as feedstock -- BIOMASS TO BIOENERGY - PARADIGM SHIFT -- Kinetics of Biomass Pyrolysis using Thermogravimetric Analysis -- Case Study of a Biorefinery Based on Microalgal Biomass for Simultaneous Production of Lipids, Carotenoids and Bioalcohol -- Fastening of Algal hydrogen production and phycoremediation -- Current trends and challenges in sugarcane based biofuels -- Characterization of lignocellulosic biomass: Perspective and Challenges -- Impact of bioenergy on environmental sustainability -- Properties of different biomass briquette: A review -- Biofuel production from agricultural waste - an economical approach -- Coconut Shell as a Promising Resource for Future Biofuel Production -- Case Study of a Biorefinery Based on Microalgal Biomass for Simultaneous Production of Lipids, Carotenoids and Bioalcohol -- Bioethanol Production from Pongamia Biodiesel Byproducts: Performance in Mini-bioreactors -- Review on soil-biochar mix properties with respect to pyrolysis conditions -- Prediction of oil yield from oil palm mesocarp and palm kernel seeds using Modified Reverchon-Sesto Osseo Model -- Lignocellulosic biorefinery approach for production of fuels and chemicals for regional development -- Optimization of bio-ethanol production from whey and the characterization of bio-edible films from the fermentation residue -- Simultaneous Sugarcane Industry Wastewater Treatment And Bioelectricity Generation In A Microbial Fuel Cell -- Technological approaches of bioconversion of crude glycerol into biofuelproduction -- Marine Macro Algae- A Potential And Future Resource For Sustainable Bio Energy -- Impact of genetic engineering on the conversion of waste lignocellulosic biomass to bioethanol production -- Current advances in various nanocatalysts used for biodiesel production -- Production Of Biodiesel From Municipal Sewage Sludge By Transesterfication Process.
    Abstract: This book covers topics related to bioenergy production from various biomass sources, including agricultural residues and waste biomass from both domestic and industrial use. It includes useful data, illustrations, and case studies of bioenergy production facilities. The contents of this book will be of interest to readers looking to scale up production and evaluate the selection and optimization of resources in order to overcome the current limitations of biomass to bioenergy conversions. The book will be of interest to researchers and industry professional alike.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 219 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811504105
    Series Statement: Energy, Environment, and Sustainability,
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Diseases. ; Medical informatics. ; Geographic information systems. ; Integrated Geography. ; Diseases. ; Health Informatics. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- Introduction of Kala -- azar. Chapter 2 -- Role of Geoinformatics of Kala -- azar Disease Assessment. Chapter 3 -- Micro -- geographical factors of Kala -- azar. Chapter 4 -- Open Source GIS and Kala -- azar Transmission. Chapter 5 -- Vector Ecology of Kala -- azar Transmission. Chapter 6 -- Disease Ecology and Transmission. Chapter 7 -- Appraisal of existing measure and future control strategy for Kala-azar.
    Abstract: This book addresses the current challenges in controlling Kala-azar disease (Visceral leishmaniasis) in India and other VL-endemic areas, and aims to develop and apply a geo-environmental risk model based on primary and secondary data with the aid of remote sensing and GIS technologies to assess and mitigate Kala-azar transmission. Through case studies carried out in India, the book provides insight into the relationship between geo-environmental variables and encroachments of Kala-azar, and identifies potential pathways for VL introduction to develop mitigation strategies using GIS and remote sensing technologies. The book critically assesses existing VL mitigation measures that do not adequately account for geo-environmental conditions, and analyzes the environmental factors that aid Kala-azar transmission using remote sensing, spatial statistics and data mining techniques. The book will be of interest to epidemiologists, researchers and practitioners using geospatial data practices to study disease transmission and associated monitoring technologies. .
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    Pages: XVI, 142 p. 54 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030412272
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Medical Earth Sciences,
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Pollution. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Pollution. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 The Long Road to Developing Agromining/Phytomining -- 2 Agronomy of ‘Metal Crops’ Used in Agromining -- 3 Processing of Bio-ore to Products -- 4 Processing of Bio-ore to Products: REEs, and other elements -- 5 Life Cycle Assessment and Ecosystem Services of Agromining -- 6 Global Distribution and Ecology of Hyperaccumulator Plants -- 7 Physiology and Molecular Biology of Trace Element Hyperaccumulation -- 9 Tools for the Discovery of Hyperaccumulator Plant Species and Understanding Their Ecophysiology -- 10 Genesis and Behaviour of Ultramafic Soils and Consequences for Nickel Biogeochemistry -- 11 The Role of the Rhizosphere and Microbes Associated with Hyperaccumulator Plants in Metal Accumulation -- 12 Incorporating Hyperaccumulator Plants into Mine Rehabilitation in the Asia-Pacific Region -- 13 Agromining of High-Value Elements and Contaminants from Minerals Wastes -- 14 Agromining from Various Industrial Wastes -- 15 Phytoextraction of Cadmium: Feasibility in Field Applications and Potential Use of Harvested Biomass -- 16 Metal recovery with agromining from former mine and industrial sites under restoration -- 17 Element Case Studies: Nickel (temperate/Mediterranean regions).
    Abstract: This second and expanded edition of the first book on agromining (phytomining) presents a comprehensive overview of the metal farming & recovery of the agromining production chain. Agromining is an emerging technology that aims to transform the extraction of sources of target elements not accessible by traditional mining and processing techniques. Agromining, which is based on sustainable development, uses hyperaccumulator plants as 'metal crops' farmed on sub-economic soils or minerals wastes to obtain valuable target elements. This volume is edited and authored by the pioneers in the rapidly expanding field of agromining and presents the latest insights and developments in the field. This book provides in-depth information on the global distribution and ecology of hyperaccumulator plants, their biogeochemical pathways, the influence of rhizosphere microbes, the physiology and molecular biology of hyperaccumulation, as well as aspects of propagation and conservation of these unusual plants. It describes the agronomy of metal crops and opportunities for incorporating agromining into rehabilitation and mine closure, including test cases for agromining of nickel, cobalt, manganese, arsenic, selenium, cadmium, zinc, thallium, rare earth elements and platinum group elements. Since the first edition was published, there have successful nickel agromining field trials in the tropics (in Malaysia and Guatemala), and these are presented in a dedicated case study chapter. Other new chapters focus on the processing of bio-ore for elements other than nickel, such as rare earth elements and cadmium, and on agromining from industrial wastes such as tailings, and industrial by-products and sites. Furthermore, the book features two new chapters that provide a comprehensive assessment of accumulation a very wide range elements from the Periodic Table in various plant species around the globe, and a chapter on practical methods for discovery of hyperaccumulator plant species in the field and in the herbarium. This book is of interest to environmental professionals in the minerals industry, government regulators, and academics.
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    Pages: IX, 489 p. 119 illus., 108 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030589042
    Series Statement: Mineral Resource Reviews,
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Ocean Sciences. ; Conservation Biology. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword -- 1. The Red-legged Partridge: A Historical Overview on Distribution, Status, Research and Hunting -- 2. Advances in Research on Ecophysiology and Evolutionary Ecology: the Red-legged Partridge as a Study Model -- 3. Habitat Use and Selection: Is Habitat Management the Key to Restore Red-legged Partridge Populations? -- 4. Habitat Use and Selection: Is Habitat Management the Key to Restore Red-legged Partridge Populations? -- 5. The Introduced Red-legged Partridge in Britain: Management and Challenges for the Future -- 6. Molecular DNA studies in the Red-legged Partridge: from population genetics and phylogeography to the risk of anthropogenic hybridization -- 7. Enough Reared Red-legs for Today, but Fewer Wild Ones for Tomorrow? The Dilemma of Gamebird Rearing and Releasing -- 8. Ecotoxicology relevant to the Red-legged Partridge and other Galliformes -- 9. Health Monitoring and Disease Control in Red-legged Partridges -- 10. Red-legged Partridge Monitoring and Population Trends -- 11. Social and Economic Aspects of Red-legged Partridge Hunting and Management in Spain -- 12. Epilogue: Would the Red-legged Partridge has a future?.
    Abstract: There has been a recent upsurge of red-legged partridge research in most countries where the species is distributed, but no comprehensive review of that fresh and relevant multidisciplinary and international knowledge is available. In fact, this is probably the first scientific book on this important species, apart from Dick Potts’ excellent works on British-introduced population, or ONCFS’s (Office Nationale de la Chasse et le Faune Sauvage, France) older technical reports. This is in strong contrast with a plethora of literature in hunting magazines or non-academic books, not often precise, realistic, or well informed. Thus, the book fills a great bibliography gap that could have important social impact. The common thread of the book is the prominent role a species like this may play for research, from basic physiological or ecological knowledge to socio-economics of hunting and the rural world. The general framework of the book [I1] is the important role that hunting and game management may play in both rural economies and biodiversity conservation, with the partridge as flag species, and also in identifying the “dark drift” that industrial, incorrectly deployed management, or hunting vision may have on both sustainability of resources and nature conservation at large. The final aim of the book is identifying the best future scenario, both for partridge hunters and managers as well as the general public.
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    Pages: XI, 302 p. 42 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030963415
    Series Statement: Wildlife Research Monographs, 6
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental protection. ; Civil engineering. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Soil and Water Protection. ; Biotechnology. ; Water. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Assessment of industrial wastewater for future Bio-refinery -- Sewage water as potential bio-refinery -- Municipal waste water as potential bio-refinery -- Industrial waste water as potential bio-refinery -- Industrial Wastewater treatment technologies with prospective bio-refinery -- Bio-gas as a value generation from industrial waste water -- Bio-ethanol production as a promising approach of wastewater bio-refinery -- Bio-diesel production as a promising approach of industrial wastewater bio-refinery -- Electricity generation during industrial wastewater treatment -- Nutrient recovery and utilization from wastewater for soil less agriculture -- Bio prospecting of novel and industrially relevant enzymes -- Bio-fertilizer from industrial waste water -- Techno-economic feasibility analysis process for industrial waste water bio-refinery -- Case studies on recent development of waste water bio-refinery.
    Abstract: Bio-refinery approach of microbial fermentation, production of biogas, bioenergy, enzymes, bioactive molecules, agricultural nutrient and many more, which is presently restricted to specific journals, review articles and research papers in conference proceedings. Hence, my effort is to provide a complete and globally available advance knowledge in wastewater treatment with an aim of recovery of value added products. This will help in designing new approaches of waste water treatment with this value added thoughts. Thus, it will be a boon for a concern broad range of readers and industry professionals to their means of technology development for pollution prevention and economic growth of the country.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 496 p. 69 illus., 56 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031208225
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Environmental protection. ; Civil engineering. ; Environmental engineering. ; Soil science. ; Soil and Water Protection. ; Environmental Civil Engineering. ; Soil Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Soil and Water Conservation -- Water Erosion -- Soil Loss Estimation -- Terrace -- Bunds -- Vegetated Waterways -- Gully Control Structures -- Drop Spillway -- Drop Inlet Spillway -- Chute Spillway -- Wind Erosion -- Earthen Embankments and Farm Ponds -- Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Soil Conservation -- Impact of Climate and Land Use Land Cover Changes on Soil Erosion -- Future Outlook.
    Abstract: The book is designed to serve as a textbook for graduate and undergraduate courses on soil and water conservation engineering for students of agricultural engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering and related disciplines. The book presents the basics of soil and water erosion, and describes the measures to control erosion, focusing on structures to prevent and control erosion. The chapters dedicated to erosion control structures provide a detailed view of each structural construction, covering the function, design and elements of each type of structure. Some common type of structures covered in the book are terrace, bunds, vegetated waterways, and gully control structures, including spillways. The book also covers wind erosion and control structures to prevent wind erosion. Each chapter includes pedagogical elements such as examples, practice questions, and multiple-choice-type questions to improve understanding and aid in self-study. Besides serving as a textbook university coursework, the book can also serve as a supplementary or primary text for professional development courses for practicing engineers engaged in soil and water conservation or watershed management. The book will also serve as a reference for professionals, environmental consultants, and policy makers engaged in soil and water conservation related fields.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIII, 450 p. 163 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811986659
    Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 123
    DDC: 628
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Civil engineering. ; Fire prevention. ; Buildings Protection. ; Natural disasters. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Environmental Civil Engineering. ; Fire Science, Hazard Control, Building Safety. ; Natural Hazards. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An introduction to multi-hazard risk interactions towards resilient and sustainable cities -- Chapter 2. Methods, techniques and tools for evaluating and managing risks in urban areas -- Chapter 3. Social vulnerability in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area -- Chapter 4. Flood risk assessment in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area -- Chapter 5. Seismic vulnerability and risk assessment of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area -- Chapter 6. Multi-scale residential fire susceptibility in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area -- Chapter 7. On the physical vulnerability of buildings exposed to landslide hazards in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area -- Chapter 8. Multi-Hazard Susceptibility Assessment for Land Use Planning in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. .
    Abstract: For years, researchers have studied the risks of individual natural hazards in urban areas. However, the impact of multiple hazards has not yet received widespread attention in research and urban management practice, which is a significant gap in the current climate change context. This book aims to contribute to filling that gap by examining the process of identifying, assessing, and managing multi-hazard risks in urban areas. From identifying and assessing the vulnerability of the elements exposed to the impact of natural hazards, including earthquakes, floods, fires, and landslides, this book covers all the critical stages of multi-hazard risk assessment and management in a climate change context. The concepts and approaches discussed in the book are applied to the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, a dynamic and thriving metropolis, allowing readers to see those theories applied in a real setting. In addition to providing a solid theoretical foundation, this book offers practical guidelines for conducting risk assessment at the metropolitan scale, which makes it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers interested in understanding and managing multi-hazard risks in urban areas.
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    Pages: XIV, 164 p. 66 illus., 61 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819907458
    Series Statement: Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology,
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Progress of Human Civilization -- The Science of Modern Climate Change and Low-carbon -- The Low-carbon Development -- High-carbon is Not the Only Route to Modernization -- The importance of Change Development Mode -- China’s Low-carbon Development Strategic Goals -- Low-carbon Energy is the Basis of Low-carbon Development -- Low-carbon Production -- Low-carbon Consumption -- Low-carbon Technology -- Low-carbon Policies.
    Abstract: This book introduces readers to the status quo and recent advances in China’s low-carbon development. From the evolution of human civilization, to the proposal of low-carbon concepts, up to the choice of China’s low-carbon path, the book provides a comprehensive review of low-carbon development, while also elaborating on the core concept, goals and methods. In addition, it addresses a series of questions and issues closely tied to today’s social development, such as: “Why is it so vital to pursue low-carbon development?” and “How can China implement low-carbon development?” Accordingly, readers will gain a better grasp of low-carbon development, including low-carbon production and low-carbon lifestyles.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXX, 339 p. 148 illus., 71 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811392504
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Geography.
    Abstract: The Baltic macroregion is a platform for the development of different areas of international cooperation, which are an important factor affecting the socioeconomic growth of the region’s states. The deteriorating political relations between Russia and its Baltic neighbours complicate the development of mutual connections. However, economic and sociocultural cooperation and joint environmental projects continue despite all the difficulties. Based on recent studies carried out by Russian and Polish researchers, this book examines current trends in the socioeconomic development of the region’s countries and various forms of transboundary cooperation and provides recommendations for further development. Special attention is paid to sustainable environmental management and environmental protection, transboundary ties among companies and among people, the development of international tourism, opportunities for reinforcing the contact function of the border, and spatial planning. The book addresses theoretical problems that are of crucial significance to economic development and transboundary cooperation, namely, those of path dependence, the emerge.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 296 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030145194
    Series Statement: Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences,
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Electric power production. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Water. ; Electrical Power Engineering. ; Mechanical Power Engineering. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Supercritical water gasification: reaction mechanism and reaction kinetics -- Oxidative mechanisms and kinetics of organic matters in supercritical water -- Hydrothermal combustion of coal in supercritical water -- Corrosion behavior of candidate materials in supercritical water oxidation -- Study on salt deposition and crystallization properties in sub/supercritical Water -- Study on key technology of supercritical water gasification / oxidation -- Near-zero-emission systems of pollutants based on supercritical water oxidation technology.
    Abstract: This book systematically presents the technical aspects of supercritical water oxidation and supercritical water gasification for energy and environmental applications, which include reactor design, construction materials, corrosion, salt precipitation, etc. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the properties of supercritical water, and the industrial applications, reaction mechanisms and reaction kinetics of supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) and supercritical water gasification (SCWG). The reactions occurring in supercritical water are complex, and studying their reaction mechanisms is of great importance for the development of supercritical water processing technologies. Accordingly, the book explains the oxidative mechanisms and kinetics of organic matter in supercritical water in detail. However, the harsh reaction conditions in supercritical water can easily create severe reactor corrosion and salt deposition problems. Therefore, the book also comprehensively reports on the mechanism analysis, state of research, and development trends regarding these two problems. Lastly, the book summarizes the development of supercritical water processing technologies, including studies on SCWO and SCWG, as well as near-zero-emission systems of pollutants based on SCWO technology. In short, the book provides a wealth of valuable information for all readers who are interested in using SCWO for organic waste treatment, and in using SCWG for hydrogen production with wet biomass.
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    Pages: XIII, 352 p. 199 illus., 96 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811393266
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Environmental economics. ; Sustainability. ; Economic geography. ; Biotic communities. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Environmental Economics. ; Sustainability. ; Economic Geography. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Blue Economy: An overview -- Chapter 2: Advancement of Science and Technology: Future prospect of Blue Economy -- Chapter 3: Marine Ecosystem Services: Viewing from a Sustainable Management Approach -- Chapter 4: Commerce and trade of marine-based industries in a blue economy -- Chapter 5: Role and Prospect of Marine biotechnology in a blue economy -- Chapter 6: Powering the Blue Economy: An Assessment of Marine Renewable Energies -- Chapter 7: Operationalizing of Ocean wealth : Contribution of Fisheries, Edible and Non-edible seafood and aquaculture -- Chapter 8: Desalinisation of ocean water: How far does it contribute to the blue economy -- Chapter 9: Ocean as a repository for waste: An Assessment -- Chapter 10: Role of Blue Carbon in the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems -- Chapter 11: Conservation and Protection of Marine Biodiversity: Assessing the role of blue economy -- Chapter 12: Multifacet role of mangroves in the blue economy and its assessment -- Chapter 13:Tourism and recreation: Valuing its role in the blue economy -- Chapter 14: Monitoring the Health of Blue Ecosystems -- Chapter 15: Climate Change and induced impact on Blue Economy -- Chapter 16: Coastal Urbanisation: Challenges towards a sustainable blue economy -- Chapter 17: Present Status of ocean and International maritime regulations -- Chapter 18: Issues in designing future marine policy in regard to oceans governance and integrated Ocean management.
    Abstract: This volume defines and analyzes the Blue Economy, a system that encompasses all the economic activities which are happening in and around the ocean within a sustainable development framework, with focus on countries in Asia. This work is timely, as Blue Economy activities account for a significant share of GDPs in the island and coastal economies in the Asia region, sustaining the livelihoods of one of the largest sections of the world's population. This book, therefore, assesses how the Blue Economy contributes to these livelihoods from economic and ecological perspectives and analyzes the various types of ecosystem services provided, and how these services are regulated and maintained. While most studies of the Blue Economy focus only on the economic aspects, this book provides ample statistical data to demonstrate why ecosystem services should additionally be considered for the estimation and valuation of the Blue economy. The book is primarily meant for researchers, students, and teachers in the fields of environmental and ocean economics, sustainable development, and ecosystem services, and will be of further interest to policymakers and government officials working in matters related to the Blue Economy and sustainability policy. .
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    Pages: XVI, 338 p. 35 illus., 29 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030965198
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Atmospheric science. ; Climatology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Atmospheric Science. ; Climate Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Basic concepts -- Climate variability diagnosed in spherical coordinates -- Climate variability diagnosed in z-coordinate -- External/internal modes in meridional/zonal directions -- Adiabatic signals in the upper ocean -- The regulation of MOC (MHF) by wind stress and buoyancy anomaly -- Adiabatic Heaving signals in the deep ocean -- Heaving, stretching, spicing and isopycnal analysis -- Heaving, stretching and spicing modes -- Potential Spicity -- Sigma-pi diagram and its application -- Isopycnal analysis -- Heaving modes in the world oceans -- Heaving induced by wind stress anomaly -- Heaving induced by anomalous freshwater forcing -- Heaving induced by anomalous wind, freshening and warming -- Heaving induced by convection generated gravity anomaly -- Heaving induced by deep convection generated volume loss -- ENSO events and heaving modes -- Heaving signals in the isopycnal coordinate -- Introduction -- Coordinate transformation by the casting method -- Coordinate transformation by the projecting method -- Difference between the casting method and the projecting method -- Isopycnal layer analysis for the world oceans -- Isopycnal layer analysis based on -- Heaving signals for the shallow water in the Pacific-Indian basin -- Heaving signal propagation through the equatorial sections -- Heaving signals in the isothermal coordinate -- Introduction -- Casting method -- Casting method applied to the GODAS data -- Projecting method -- Signal of layer depth and zonal velocity in the Pacific basin -- Z-theta diagram and its application to climate variability analysis -- Climate signals in the salinity coordinates -- Introduction -- Casting method -- Separating the signals into external and internal modes -- Analysis based on the GODAS data -- Shallow salty water sphere in the Atlantic Ocean.
    Abstract: This book is focused on fundamental aspects of climate variability in the ocean, in particular changes of the wind-driven circulation. The vertical movement of isopycnal (isothermal) layers, including their stretching and compression, is called heaving and stretching. A major part of climate variability in the ocean is heaving in nature. Heave is primarily associated with the adiabatic motions of isopycnal layers due to change of wind stress. It is rather difficult to separate the contributions from adiabatic and diabatic processes. Isopycnal analysis has been widely used in climate study; however, it is much more accurate to study the isopycnal layers. Here climate signals are examined in terms of changes of layer depth, layer thickness, layer temperature/salinity, spicity and others. In addition to the traditional Theta-S diagram, the sigma-pi (potential density – potential spicity) diagram can also be used in analyzing water mass property distribution and climate variability. In fact, a radius of signal can be defined rigorously for signals in the sigma-pi diagram; the combination of isopycnal analysis and evaluation of radius of signal provides a powerful tool in analyzing climate variability in the world oceans.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 391 p. 410 illus., 359 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811529412
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The surface elevation probability distribution of nonlinear random waves -- Chapter 2. Statistical distribution sea surface slopes -- Chapter 3. On the dispersion relation of sea waves -- Chapter 4. Modeling the shape of the pulse reflected from the sea surface -- Chapter 5. Effect of long surface waves on the Bregg scattering of microwave -- Chapter 6. Impact of physical and chemical characteristics of the sea water on Bregg scattering of the radio waves -- Chapter 7. Measurements of statistical moments of sea surface slopes based on satellite sensing data -- Chapter 8. Contrast of optical images at the slick-ripple interface -- Chapter 9. Variability of the ocean-atmosphere interface as a light reflecting surface -- Chapter 10. Physical limitations on the accuracy of remote detection of wind speed over the sea.
    Abstract: This book considers the formation of the signal reflected from the sea surface when sensing in the radio and optical range. Currently, remote sensing from space is the main source of information about the processes taking place in the atmosphere and ocean. The correct interpretation of remote sensing data requires detailed information about the rough surface that forms the reflected signal. The first three chapters describe the statistical and spatial-temporal characteristics of the sea surface, focusing on the effects associated with the nonlinearity of sea surface waves. The analysis makes extensive use of data obtained by the authors on a stationary oceanographic platform located on the Black sea. In the next seven chapters, the authors analyze how the nonlinearity of waves affects the formation of a signal reflected from the sea surface. This book is geared for advanced level research in the general subject area of remote sensing and modeling as they apply to the coastal marine environment. It is of value to scientists and engineers involved in the development of methods and instruments of remote sensing, analysis and interpretation of data. It is useful for students who have decided to devote themselves to the study of the oceans.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 222 p. 105 illus., 1 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030587529
    Series Statement: Springer Oceanography,
    DDC: 551.46
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Geography. ; Environmental management. ; Landscape ecology. ; Architecture. ; Integrated Geography. ; Regional Geography. ; Environmental Management. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Architecture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Investigation -- Chapter 3. Site Selection -- Chapter 4. Category -- Chapter 5. Planning -- Chapter 6. Design -- Chapter 7. Building -- Chapter 8. Transportation -- Chapter 9. Ecology -- Chapter 10. Disaster -- Chapter 11. Aesthetics -- Chapter 12. Governance.
    Abstract: This book is about mountainurbanology grounded in Southwest China, where mountain is a typical landform for many towns and cities. From the multi-disciplinary perspective in a dynamic changing context, it presents a comprehensive framework including the location of mountain city, planning, design, building, transportation, disaster, aesthetics and governance in building up mountain cities based on investigation of natural, social and economic studies. The book also emphasizes ecological planning method based on topography in mountainous area through the lens of teaching and practice on urban planning for over half a century in Southwest China. It is a highly informative book providing academic insight for senior undergraduates, graduate students, lecturers, research professionals and decision makers with an interest in urban planning, ecology, planning and design in mountainous region development. Prof. Guangyu Huang is regarded as Founding Pioneer of mountainurbanology in China, a sub-discipline of urban planning.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXIII, 269 p. 186 illus., 102 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811608193
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Geophysics. ; Acoustics. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Geophysics. ; Acoustics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Mathematical model of acoustic processes -- Acoustic phenomena in the language of the theory of elasticity -- General properties and characteristic types of sound waves -- Flat sound waves -- Geometric acoustics -- Beam description of the sound field in inhomogeneous media -- Wave description of the sound field in inhomogeneous media -- The reflection of sound waves from the bottom of the ocean -- The scattering of sound by the roughness of the surface and bottom of the ocean.
    Abstract: This book presents a comprehensive overview of hydroacoustics and describes the physical basis of acoustic processes observed in the sea. In addition, it discusses the basic concepts and provides simplified models of sound propagation and acoustic phenomena at the boundary between environments. Lastly, the book examines in detail a number of applications of ocean acoustics and methods. The ocean is the last reserve of natural resources. It is also an essential element in the biosphere, ensuring the latter’s balance, and plays a pivotal role in the Earth’s climate system and global warming. Consequently, studying the ocean is one of humankind’s most critical scientific tasks, but penetrating its mysteries is no mean feat. Acoustics (hydroacoustics) is one of the most powerful tools for examining the water layer and beyond, since sound waves are the only type of radiation that can propagate over distances of hundreds and even thousands of kilometers in the ocean. This unique resource appeals to specialists working in the fields of ocean and atmosphere physics, students and postgraduate students studying sea physics and oceanology, and anyone who is interested in the problems the ocean is currently facing.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 165 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030358846
    Series Statement: Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment,
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Public health. ; Human geography. ; Epidemiology. ; Social policy. ; Integrated Geography. ; Public Health. ; Human Geography. ; Epidemiology. ; Social Policy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Refining and (Re)Defining “Place” in Health Research: Interrogating Spatial Knowledges + (Mis)Representations -- Chapter 2. Spatial Knowledge, Representation, + Place-Health Narratives: Youth Photovoice Perspectives on a “Food Desert” -- Chapter 3. Placescapes + Public Housing: Towards a Critical Understanding of ‘Place’ + ‘Placemaking’ in Place-Based Health & Housing Strategies -- Chapter 4. The Real Limits of Imaginary Lines: A Participatory Activity Space Method for Exploring Intergenerational (Dis)Connections Between ‘Place’ and Health -- Chapter 5. Place, Health, and the Geography of Embodiment: Intergenerational Participatory Research for Representation/as Resistance in The Ville -- Chapter 6. Towards Decolonizing Place-Health Research: Placemaking, Power, and the Production of “Place”-Health Knowledge.
    Abstract: This book draws on the author's ten years of participatory work to examine core themes of (mis)representation, re-presentation, and resistance within place-health research and practice. The book includes practice- and research-based projects with implications and applications for practitioners (e.g. local health department epidemiologists) and academics, introducing readers to an array of new and mixed-methods within place-health research. It also introduces new conceptual and analytical place-health frameworks that more explicitly account for power—both within place making, unmaking, and remaking processes, and within the (re)production of place-health knowledges. Across six chapters, the author reports and reflects on a selection of research projects, raising key considerations in regard to place-health (mis)representation, and highlighting the value of participatory methods and processes in re-presenting—and decolonizing—spatial narratives of health. This includes an emphasis on the integration of community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles with the technological and procedural affordances of information and communication technologies (ICTs). With each chapter drawing from CBPR, decolonizing, social epidemiology, health geography, Black feminist, and critical theory orientations, the book offers an integrated call and framing for a critical examination of how geographies of “place” and health—and narratives/stories therein—are constructed, and perhaps might be de/re-constructed through inclusive and equitable research practices that center community and offer a mode of resistance for the production of place-health counternarratives. The book is intended for academic researchers and practitioners in public health and health geography fields, particularly those whose work engages social epidemiology, urban planning, and aspects of community development, and will also appeal to researchers and practitioners who use participatory, community-inclusive methods and processes in their work, especially as related to community mapping.
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    Pages: XXII, 140 p. 41 illus., 34 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031061417
    Series Statement: Global Perspectives on Health Geography,
    DDC: 910
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Sustainability. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Urban Sociology.
    Abstract: This book is an effort to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in young minds. It reviews a wide range of product ideas, opportunities and challenges associated with start-ups. In addition, it discusses popular molecular targets for biotechnology research / the biotech industry such as attenuated microbes, gene sequences, biomarkers, and the latest advance in the sector, CRISPR. These molecular targets can be modified for the production of sufficient quantities of food and fuel. Very often, researchers limit their focus to the proof of concept, and fail to successfully convert it into a finished product. To help young entrepreneurs avoid this pitfall, the book addresses various aspects like intellectual property regulations, commerce and management. The book’s contributing authors hail from various specialized sectors, and from around the globe. Taken together, the respective chapters are intended to overcome the borders between disciplines that otherwise rarely interact. .
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    Pages: XVI, 193 p. 34 illus., 24 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030361303
    Series Statement: EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
    DDC: 628
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Education. ; Geography. ; Education.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction – Surveying the landscape of assessment in geography education -- Binaries and silences in geography education assessment research -- Part I: Assessment related to cross-cutting concepts and skills in geography -- Assessing systems thinking in geography -- Assessment of mapping learning progressions in geography -- Assessing spatial skills/thinking in geography -- Part II: Assessment related to the signature pedagogies of inquiry and fieldwork -- Integrating assessment effectively into international fieldwork: A case study using student-led teaching and learning -- Inquiry-based fieldwork assessment for and as learning in geography -- Part III: Assessment as a social justice endeavour in geography education -- The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP): A closer look at US gaps and trends in geography achievement -- Focusing on quality, forgetting inequalities: Assessment within GIS in the geography Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in South Africa -- Part IV: Future directions for assessment in geography education -- Online adaptive assessment of map skills -- Engaging with conceptual acrobatics: Geography assessment standards and rubrics -- Reflecting on the assessment landscape of primary geography.
    Abstract: In recent years there has been increased attention paid to the importance of assessment in Geographical Education, the chosen subject for this book. Assessment is an important tool for collecting information about student learning and for providing timely data to inform key stakeholders including students, teachers, parents and policymakers. To be effective, assessment needs to be valid, reliable and fair. Validity is about ensuring that we assess what we claim we are assessing. Reliability is about measuring performance and understanding in a consistent way. Without validity and reliability, assessment is unlikely to provide equitable opportunities for students to demonstrate what they know and can do. As geography educators it is therefore important that we identify the core concepts and skills in geography that we want students to master. We need a clear understanding of what the progression of learning looks like for each concept and skill so we can develop fit for purpose assessments that track and improve student learning. While there is a substantial literature on evidence-based assessment in secondary school contexts, research exploring best-practice assessment in geography is rare. This is a concern given the distinctive nature of geography and the important role of assessment in the learning process. This scholarly collection seeks to address this issue by connecting research in educational assessment with the domain of geography. The chapters are written by leading researchers in Geographical Education from across the globe. These chapters provide examples of innovation through the collective voices of geography teacher educator scholars from across Australia, USA, South Korea, Germany, Switzerland and Singapore. What unifies the work in this book, is that each chapter focuses on a key feature of the discipline of geography, providing scholarly examples of evidence-based practices for assessing student’s knowledge and skills. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 232 p. 34 illus., 14 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030951399
    Series Statement: Key Challenges in Geography, EUROGEO Book Series,
    DDC: 910
    Language: English
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  • 91
    Keywords: Geography. ; Human geography. ; Science History. ; Geography. ; Human Geography. ; History of Science. ; Geography.
    Abstract: This volume of specially commissioned interpretative essays marks the centenary of the establishment of the International Geographical Union in 1922. Written by leading human and physical geographers from all parts of the world, A Geographical Century considers the history and present condition of geography as an international science. Based on the latest research, A Geographical Century provides new and critical analyses of the different forms of geographical internationalism that emerged during the 20th century; the changing relations between geography and cognate disciplines in the natural and social sciences; the geopolitics of international geographical collaboration; and the prospects of geography as a 21st century international science.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 247 p. 34 illus., 28 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031054198
    DDC: 910
    Language: English
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  • 92
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    Online Resource
    Berlin, Heidelberg :Springer Berlin Heidelberg :
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Industrial Management. ; Production management. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Industrial Management. ; Operations Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Circular Economy and Sustainability in Logistics and Supply Chain Management -- Reverse Logitiscs Network Configuration and Management -- Case Studies on Reuse and Recycling.
    Abstract: The aim of this book is to present quantitative and qualitative aspects of logistics operations supporting recycling and reuse. In individual chapters, the authors address various issues related to reverse network configuration and the organization of collection, transportation, warehousing and reprocessing activities. Moreover a number of best practice examples from different countries and industries are provided. This book will be a valuable resource for both academics and practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge of logistics operations and management for recycling and reuse.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 173 p. 52 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783642338571
    Series Statement: EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
    DDC: 628
    Language: English
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  • 93
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Polymers. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Polymers. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Membrane definition, characterization and simulations -- High performance membrane for natural gas sweetening plants -- Hydrocarbon separation and removal using membranes -- Hydrodynamic condition in a pressure-driven membrane system and its impact on membrane fouling -- Hydrodynamic enhancement within dynamic filtration for resource recycling -- Treatment of concentrated saline effluent by membrane distillation and pervaporation -- Advanced membrane technology for textile wastewater treatment -- Photocatalytic membrane for micro-polluted wastewater treatment -- Recent trends in membrane processes for water purification of brackish water -- Ageing and degradation of ion-exchange membranes -- Current strategies for the design of antifouling ion-exchange membranes -- Membrane applications in agriculture and food industry -- Membrane applications in fuel cells -- Energy optimization in membrane desalination -- Membrane-based energy recovery ventilators -- Membrane technology: Recent patents and industrial products.
    Abstract: This book presents a detailed discussion of the fundamentals and practical applications of membrane technology enhancement in a range of industrial processes, energy recovery, and resource recycling. To date, most books on the applications of membrane technology have mainly focused on gas pollution removal or industrial wastewater treatment. In contrast, the enhancement of various membrane processes in the areas of energy and the environment has remained largely overlooked. This book highlights recent works and industrial products using membrane technology, while also discussing experiments and modeling studies on the membrane enhancement process.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: V, 195 p. 135 illus., 108 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030412951
    Series Statement: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development,
    DDC: 628
    Language: English
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  • 94
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    Online Resource
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Geography. ; Environment. ; Environmental policy. ; Sociology. ; Physical geography. ; Environmental management. ; Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Policy. ; Sociology. ; Physical Geography. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Transformation and the Anthropocene -- Chapter 2: Understanding Change and Governing Transformation -- Chapter 3: Domains of Change in Biodiversity Conservation -- Chapter 4: Novel Decisions and Conservative Frames -- Chapter 5: Cultural Landscapes and Novel Ecosystems -- Chapter 6. Climate Change, Conservation, and Expertise -- Chapter 7. Contested Concepts, Cultures of Knowledge and the Chimera of Change -- Chapter 8. Conclusion: Reform, Reinvention, and Renewal.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the present and future challenges of managing ecosystem transformation on a planet where human impacts are pervasive. In this new epoch, the Anthropocene, the already rapid rate of species loss is amplified by climate change and other stress factors, causing transformation of highly-valued landscapes. Many locations are already transforming into novel ecosystems, where new species, interactions, and ecological functions are creating landscapes unlike anything seen before. This has sparked contentious debate not just about science, but about decision-making, responsibility, fairness, and human capacity to intervene. Clement argues that the social and ecological reality of the Anthropocene requires modernised governance and policy to confront these new challenges and achieve ecological objectives. There is a real opportunity to enable society to cope with transformed ecosystems by changing governance, but this is notoriously difficult. Aimed at anyone involved in these conversations, be those researchers, practitioners, decision makers or students, this book brings together diffuse research exploring how to confront institutional change and ecological transformation in different contexts, and provides insight into how to translate governance concepts into productive pathways forward. Sarah Clement is an environmental governance researcher and lecturer in environmental planning and management in the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK. She also worked as an environmental consultant, researcher, and environmental policy advisor for 10 years in the USA and Australia.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 353 p. 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030603502
    Series Statement: Palgrave Studies in Environmental Policy and Regulation,
    DDC: 910
    Language: English
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  • 95
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Catalysis. ; Green chemistry. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Renewable Energy. ; Catalysis. ; Green Chemistry. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Thermochemical conversion of biomass and upgrading of bio-products to produce fuels and chemicals -- Chapter 2. Biochemical Conversion of Residual Biomass: An Approach to Fuel Gas and Green Fertilizers -- Chapter 3. Bio-catalytic Itaconic Acid and Bio-based Vinyl Monomer Production Processes -- Chapter 4. Biological and Environmental degradations of Polyamides, Polylactic Acid and chitin for future prospects -- Chapter 5. Plant microbial fuel cell as a biomass conversion technology for sustainable development -- Chapter 6. Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Microalgae -- Chapter 7. Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Methods for Biodiesel Production -- Chapter 8. Castor oil-based derivatives as a raw material for the chemical industry: A REVIEW -- Chapter 9. Sustainability of the catalytic process for biomass conversion: Recent trends and future prospects -- Chapter 10. Understanding Biomass Chemistry Using Multiscale Molecular Modeling Approach -- Chapter 11. Levulinic acid and furan-based multifunctional materials – Opportunities & Challenges -- Chapter 12. Solid Acid Catalyzed Esterification of Levulinic Acid for Production of Value-added Chemicals -- Chapter 13. cC(sp3)–H Bond Hetero-functionalization of Aliphatic Carboxylic Acid Equivalents Enabled by Transition Metals -- Chapter 14. Carbohydrates to chemicals and fuel additives over modified polyoxometalate catalysts -- Chapter 15. Catalytic conversion of biomass derived glycerol to value added chemicals -- Chapter 16. Catalytic conversion of alcohols into value-added products -- Chapter 17. Steam Reforming of Methanol, Ethanol and Glycerol over Catalysts with Mesoporous Supports: A Comparative Study -- Chapter 18. Catalytic production of high-value chemicals from high volume non-food biomass -- Chapter 19. Efficient Nanocomposite Catalysts for Sustainable Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Furanics -- Chapter 20. Waste Valorization of Water Hyacinth using Biorefinery Approach: A Sustainable Route -- Chapter 21. Furfural and Chemical routes for its Transformation into Various Products -- Chapter 22. A sustainable process for the synthesis of alkylpyrazines by dehydrocyclization of crude glycerol and ethylenediamine over metal chromite catalysts -- Chapter 23. The role of Group VIII metals in hydro-conversion of lignin to value added chemicals and bio-fuels -- Chapter 24. Biochar as a Catalytic Material -- Chapter 25. Biomass Conversion and Green Chemistry -- Chapter 26. Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Degradation of Environmental Pollutants -- Chapter 27. Biohydrometallurgy: A Sustainable Approach for Urban Mining of Metals and Metal Refining.
    Abstract: This book is part of a two-volume work that offers a unique blend of information on realistic evaluations of catalyst-based synthesis processes using green chemistry principles and the environmental sustainability applications of such processes for biomass conversion, refining, and petrochemical production. The volumes provide a comprehensive resource of state-of-the-art technologies and green chemistry methodologies from researchers, academics, and chemical and manufacturing industrial scientists. The work will be of interest to professors, researchers, and practitioners in clean energy catalysis, green chemistry, chemical engineering and manufacturing, and environmental sustainability. This volume focuses on the potentials, recent advances, and future prospects of catalysis for biomass conversion and value-added chemicals production via green catalytic routes. Readers are presented with a mechanistic framework assessing the development of product selective catalytic processes for biomass and biomass-derived feedstock conversion. The book offers a unique combination of contributions from experts working on both lab-scale and industrial catalytic processes and provides insight into the use of various catalytic materials (e.g., mineral acids, heteropolyacid, metal catalysts, zeolites, metal oxides) for clean energy production and environmental sustainability.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 933 p. 387 illus., 124 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030650179
    DDC: 628
    Language: English
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  • 96
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Geography. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Regional Geography. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Smart Contracts in the Context of Procure-to-Pay -- Out-of-home delivery as a solution of the last mile problem in e-commerce -- Evaluation and Control of a Collaborative Automated Picking System -- Integrating RFID Signal with Scene for Automatic Identification in Logistics and Production -- Logic for Management of Vehicles at Warehouse.
    Abstract: This book discusses the critical contemporary issues of sustainability and integration of physical and information flow. It explores the digitalization of logistics processes and the need for a more integrated and a seamless cooperation in supply chain management, which are dominant trends in business practice. Moreover, it examines how the pressure for CO2 emission reductions and more resource- efficient business models influences the organization of logistics operations on both a local and global scale, demonstrating that integrating physical and cyber systems is necessary to achieve a more environmentally friendly, safe logistics and supply chain operations. In the individual chapters, the authors discuss the new qualitative and quantitative theoretical methods and models and also analyze case studies from business practice. This book provides valuable insights for academics, Ph.D. students and practitioners wishing to deepen their understanding of logistics operations and management.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 439 p. 100 illus., 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030619473
    Series Statement: EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
    DDC: 628
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  • 97
    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Catalysis. ; Green chemistry. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Renewable Energy. ; Catalysis. ; Green Chemistry. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Recent Advances in Hydrotreating/ Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts: Part I – Nature of Active Phase and Support -- Chapter 2. Recent Advances in Hydrotreating/ Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts: Part II – Catalyst Additives, Preparation Methods, Activation, Deactivation and Regeneration -- Chapter 3. Recent Developments in FCC process and Catalysts -- Chapter 4. Emerging Trends in Solid Acid Catalyst Alkylation Processes -- Chapter 5. Production of C3 based Petrochemicals: Recent Advances and Role of Catalyst -- Chapter 6. Selective Hydrogenation of 1, 3-Butadiene to 1-Butene: Review on Catalysts, Selectivity, Kinetics and Reaction Mechanism -- Chapter 7. Thermocatalytic conversion of Natural gas to petrochemical feedstocks via non oxidative methods: Theoretical and Experimental Approaches -- Chapter 8. Insights into Transition Metal Catalysed C-H Bond Activations -- Chapter 9. Flue gas treatment via dry reforming of methane -- Chapter 10.Catalysts deactivation challenges in refining and petrochemicals industries -- Chapter 11. Non-Conventional Catalytic materials for Refining and Petrochemicals -- Chapter 12. Petcoke gasification: challenges and future prospects -- Chapter 13. Steam Reforming Catalyst for Membrane Refomer -- Chapter 14. Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis in Silicon and 3D Printed Stainless Steel Microchannel Microreactors -- Chapter 15. Recent advancement on catalyst development and kinetics for synthesis gas conversion into liquid fuel -- Chapter 16. Recent developments on clean fuels over SAPO type catalysts -- Chapter 17. Synthesis of Novel Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Products of Value -- Chapter 18. Perspectives in Carbon Oxides Conversion to Methanol/Dimethyl ether: Distinctive Contribution of Heterogeneous and Photocatalysis -- Chapter 19. Efficient homogeneous catalysts for conversion of CO2 to fine chemicals -- Chapter 20. Potential Application of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Reduction of Industrial CO2 Emissions -- Chapter 21. Evolution of Ziegler Natta Catalysts for Polymerization of Olefins -- Chapter 22. Stability and Destabilization of Water-in-Crude Oil Emulsion.
    Abstract: This book is part of a two-volume work that offers a unique blend of information on realistic evaluations of catalyst-based synthesis processes using green chemistry principles and the environmental sustainability applications of such processes for biomass conversion, refining, and petrochemical production. The volumes provide a comprehensive resource of state-of-the-art technologies and green chemistry methodologies from researchers, academics, and chemical and manufacturing industrial scientists. The work will be of interest to professors, researchers, and practitioners in clean energy catalysis, green chemistry, chemical engineering and manufacturing, and environmental sustainability. This volume focuses on catalyst synthesis and green chemistry applications for petrochemical and refining processes. While most books on the subject focus on catalyst use for conventional crude, fuel-oriented refineries, this book emphasizes recent transitions to petrochemical refineries with the goal of evaluating how green chemistry applications can produce clean energy through petrochemical industrial means. The majority of the chapters are contributed by industrial researchers and technicians and address various petrochemical processes, including hydrotreating, hydrocracking, flue gas treatment and isomerization catalysts.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 755 p. 414 illus., 159 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030650216
    DDC: 628
    Language: English
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  • 98
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    Online Resource
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Geology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Water. ; Geology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Stratified / rotating fluid dynamics of the atmosphere.– Ocean -- Development of the equations -- Basic and perturbed states -- Quasi-Geostrophic theory -- Internal waves -- Two-layer model -- Convection -- Boundary layers in stratified fluids -- Jets and buoyant plumes -- Diffusion and transport processes -- Equations for diffusion processes -- Simple models of turbulent diffusion and transport -- Shear flow dispersion -- Transport of suspended sediments -- Estuarine transport -- Simple ecosystem models -- Introduction -- Dynamics of ecosystems -- Ecosystem models.
    Abstract: This book develops a fundamental understanding of geophysical fluid dynamics based on a mathematical description of the flows of inhomogeneous fluids. It covers these topics: 1. development of the equations of motion for an inhomogeneous fluid 2. review of thermodynamics 3. thermodynamic and kinetic energy equations 4. equations of state for the atmosphere and the ocean, salt, and moisture effects 5. concepts of potential temperature and potential density 6. Boussinesq and quasi-geostrophic approximations 7. conservation equations for vorticity, mechanical and thermal energy instability theories, internal waves, mixing, convection, double-diffusion, stratified turbulence, fronts, intrusions, gravity currents Graduate students will be able to learn and apply the basic theory of geophysical fluid dynamics of inhomogeneous fluids on a rotating earth, including: 1. derivation of the governing equations for a stratified fluid starting from basic principles of physics 2. review of thermodynamics, equations of state, isothermal, adiabatic, isentropic changes 3. scaling of the equations, Boussinesq approximation, applied to the ocean and the atmosphere 4. examples of stratified flows at geophysical scales, steady and unsteady motions, inertia-gravity internal waves, quasi-geostrophic theory 5. vorticity and energy conservation in stratified fluids 6.boundary layer convection in stratified containers and basins.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 323 p. 100 illus., 96 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030749347
    Series Statement: Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment,
    DDC: 551.46
    Language: English
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  • 99
    Keywords: Geography. ; Sustainability. ; Education and state. ; Geography. ; Sustainability. ; Education Policy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Recontextualizing Sustainability: Regulative and Instructional Discourse -- Learning culture, Competencies and Consequences for Sustainability -- Dealing with Uncertainty in a Transformative Education for Sustainable Development -- Education for Sustainable Development in a Culture of Digitality -- School Geography as Radical Global Citizen Education -- Sustainable Contradictions? The Prospect for an Eco-socialist School Geography -- Bringing Sustainability into the Classroom -- Subject Matter Knowledge and Sustainability – Implications for Classroom Instruction -- Teaching with Geographical Situations to Practice Sustainability -- Geography Education for Sustainable Development through Problem-based Learning -- Factors Affecting Geography Pre-service Teachers’ Perception about Education for Sustainable Development -- Geographical Knowledge and (Education for) Sustainable Development in Geography Curricula -- Preparing Pre-service Teachers for Practicing Sustainable Geographies through Online Technology Integration -- Practicing students SDG Strategies through Fieldwork – Exploring Student Perspectives on Green Urban Planning Models in a Nature Park -- Opportunities and Challenges in Geography Education to Practice Sustainability Education.
    Abstract: This book shares with an international audience of teachers, scholars, and policymakers the experience of pedagogical practices to facilitate sustainability in the world. Sustainability is seen here as a journey toward the end state of sustainable development. Therefore, the authors contribute different roads to engage teachers and students with pedagogical discourse. Overall, the book demonstrates the value of powerful knowledge through action-oriented learning based on a bottom-up process. Consequently, pedagogical practices are understood as the instructional approaches based on a social constructivist model in which active learning is performed with student-to-student engagement. Secondary teachers in social sciences and university professors in geography find the study to be a valuable source of stimulation for incorporating new ideas and resolving common problems in their learning and teaching environments. Education policymakers around the world also benefit from the only publication that presents international perspectives on geographical knowledge related to sustainability. The contributing authors are experienced scientists in the field of geography education who are giving special attention to pedagogical practices that promote new directions toward sustainable thinking. This book is the first outcome of an international collaboration officially established in 2023 between the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University and the Department of Geography at the University of Bayreuth.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 189 p. 16 illus., 8 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819926879
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences,
    DDC: 910
    Language: English
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  • 100
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Sustainability. ; Architecture. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Integrated Geography. ; Sustainability. ; Cities, Countries, Regions. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Theory and Development of Green Village and Town Construction -- Theory and Innovation of Green Construction of Village and Town -- Evolution and Development of Green Construction of Village and Town -- Pattern and Mechanism of Green Construction of Village and Town -- Green Construction Community of Village and Town -- Part II. Plan and Construction Methods of Green Village and Town -- Plan Compilation of Green Construction of Village and Town -- Green Construction of Environmental Infrastructure of Village and Town -- Construction and Renovation of Green Building in Village and Town -- Part III. Evaluation of Plan and Construction of Green Village and Town -- Evaluation of Green Village and Town Plan -- Evaluation of Environmental Infrastructure Construction of Green Village and Town -- Evaluation of Green Building Construction of Village and Town -- Comprehensive Evaluation of Plan and Construction of Green Village and Town -- Appendix. .
    Abstract: By means of multidisciplinary research on urban and rural planning, construction engineering, environmental engineering and engineering sociology, this book conducts pioneering research on the construction theory, construction methods, evaluation technology and application of demonstration projects in China’s green villages and towns. The book is divided into three parts and eleven chapters. Part I is about the theory and development of green village and town construction, including the theory and innovation, the evolution and development, the patterns and mechanisms, and the community of green village and town construction. Part II is about the planning and construction methods of green villages and towns, including the plan compilation, the environmental infrastructure construction, and the construction and renovation of green buildings in villages and towns. Part III is about the evaluation of the planning and construction of green villages and towns, including the evaluation of plans, the evaluation of environmental infrastructure construction, the evaluation of green building construction, and the comprehensive evaluation of the planning and construction of green villages and towns. Today, 564 million farmers live in 28,500 towns and 2.452 million villages in China. In 2018 alone, 820 million m2 of new houses were built in rural areas. This proves that China’s green village and town construction has great significance and can provide enlightenment to developing countries and even to the world. The book describes new theories, new perspectives and new methods of green village and town sustainable construction in China for overseas experts and readers. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 466 p. 109 illus., 69 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811620980
    DDC: 910
    Language: English
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