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Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1 Diversity Production and Crop Improvement

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1 Diversity Production and Crop Improvement

Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1: Diversity Production and Crop Improvements is part of a two-volume compendium that addresses the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. Volume 1 on Diversity Production and Crop Improvement outlines the contemporary trends in sustainable horticulture research covering such topics as crop diversity species variability and conservation strategies production technology tree architecture management plant propagation and nutrition management organic farming and new dynamics in breeding and marketing of horticulture crops. Sections include:Genetic Resources & Biodiversity ConservationProduction & Marketing of Horticulture CropsCrop Improvement & BiotechnologyTogether with Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition this two-volume compendium presents an abundance of new research on sustainable horticulture that will be valuable for a broad audience including students of horticulture faculty and instructors scientists agriculturists government and nongovernment organizations and other industry professionals. | Sustainable Horticulture Volume 1 Diversity Production and Crop Improvement

GBP 82.99
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Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices

Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices

With chapters from audiology professionals from around the world Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science presented in two volumes—provides an abundance of information on the latest technological and procedural advances in this ever-improving field. Volume 1 primarily focuses on revised clinical protocols and provides information on new research to help guide decisions and criteria regarding diagnosis management and treatment of hearing-related issues. Topics include new clinical applications such as auditory steady-state response wideband acoustic immittance otoacoustic emissions frequency following response noise exposure genomics and hearing loss and more. The volume also includes a section on canine audiology allowing students and professionals a broader exposure to hearing science. | Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices

GBP 82.99
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Phytochemistry Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications

Phytochemistry Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications

This first book in this three-volume set provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics in phytochemistry. With chapters from professional specialists from key institutions around the world the volume starts with an introduction to phytochemistry and details the fundamentals. Part II discusses the state-of-the-art modern methods and techniques in phytochemical research while Part III provides an informative overview of computational phytochemistry and its applications. Part IV presents novel research findings in the discovery of drugs that will be effective in the treatment of diseases. The chapters are drawn carefully and integrated sequentially to aid flow consistency and continuity. | Phytochemistry Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Handbook of Research on Food Science and Technology Volume 1: Food Technology and Chemistry

Handbook of Research on Food Science and Technology Volume 1: Food Technology and Chemistry

This Handbook of Research in Food Science and Technology consists of three volumes focusing on food technology and chemistry food biotechnology and microbiology and functional foods and nutraceuticals. The volumes highlight new research and current trends in food science and technology looking at the most recent innovations emerging technologies and strategies focusing on taking food design to sustainable levels. In particular the handbooks includes relevant information on the modernization in the food industry sustainable packaging food bioprocesses food fermentation food microbiology functional foods and nutraceuticals natural products nano- and microtechnology healthy product composition innovative processes/bioprocesses for utilization of by-products development of novel preservation alternatives extending the shelf life of fresh products alternative processes requiring less energy or water among other topics. Volume 1 of the 3-volume set focuses on food technology and chemistry. The chapters examine edible coatings bioactive compounds essential oils in active food packaging food industrial wastes as raw material for nanostructure production and more. | Handbook of Research on Food Science and Technology Volume 1: Food Technology and Chemistry

GBP 82.99
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Plant Biotechnology Volume 1 Principles Techniques and Applications

Plant Biotechnology Volume 1 Principles Techniques and Applications

This book first of this new two-volume set provides an informative tour of the basics of biotechnology to recent advances in biotechnology. Knowledge of new and fresh approaches is a prerequisite to solving plant biological problems and to this end the editors have brought together a group of contributors who address the most recent techniques and their applications in plant biotechnology. The chapters discuss some recent techniques such as TILLING (Targeting Induced Local Lesions In Genomes) advances in molecular techniques to study diversity protein purification and methods and analysis in protein-protein interaction detection. The volume also covers molecular markers and QTL mapping including four chapters that deal with different molecular markers development of mapping populations and association mapping for dissecting the genetic basis of complex traits in plants in sufficient detail. The knowledge of biotechnology techniques and their applications will be valuable for researchers and scientists as well as for the many students engaged in plant biotechnology studies. | Plant Biotechnology Volume 1 Principles Techniques and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites

Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites

This 4-volume set focuses on the use of microbial bioremediation and phytoremediation to clean up pollutants in soil such as pesticides petroleum hydrocarbons metals and chlorinated solvents which reduce the soil's fertility and renders it unfit for plant growth. Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites begins with an overview of phytoremediation and the role of environmental factors. It goes on to introduce soil assessment techniques and offers methods of remediation designed to combat soil and agricultural degradation. It discusses soils contaminated by heavy metals; microbial and phytoremediation-based removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from coal crude oil and gasoline; microbial bioremediation and amelioration of pesticide-contaminated soils; phytoremediation techniques for biomedical waste contaminated sites; as well as biomediation processes for human waste sites. Biopesticides are also explained as an alternative to conventional pesticides. Other volumes in the 4-volume set:• Volume 2: Microbial Approaches and Recent Trends• Volume 3: Inventive Techniques Research Methods and Case Studies• Volume 4: Degradation of Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls Together these four volumes provide in-depth coverage of the mechanisms advantages and disadvantages of the bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies for safe and sustainable soil management. | Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites

GBP 131.00
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Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera

Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera

With chapters from audiology professionals from around the world Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science-presented in two volumes—provides an abundance of valuable information on the latest technological and procedural advances in this ever-improving field. Volume 1 primarily focuses on revised clinical protocols and provides information on new research to help guide decisions and criteria regarding diagnosis management and treatment of hearing-related issues. Topics include new clinical applications such as auditory steady-state response wideband acoustic immittance otoacoustic emissions frequency following response noise exposure genomics and hearing loss and more. Volume 2 includes sections with material related to hearing devices hearing in special populations such as the children and the elderly as well chapters on the fast-growing subfields of otoprotection and regeneration including pharmacologic otoprotection stem cells and nanotechnology. Topics include early auditory development in children after cochlear implantation music therapy the effect of music on hearing health and auditory enhancement. | Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera

GBP 308.00
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Genetic Engineering Volume 1: Principles Mechanism and Expression

Genetic Engineering Volume 1: Principles Mechanism and Expression

This new 2-volume set explores new research and perspectives in genetic engineering which enables the precise control of the genetic composition and gene expression of organism. This powerful technology can be used for environmental sustainability food and nutritional security medicinal advancement and more. Genetic Engineering aims to provide a deep understanding of the many aspects of this emerging technology and its diverse applications. Genetic Engineering Volume 1: Principles Mechanism and Expression covers genetic engineering concepts molecular tools and technologies utilized in the manipulation amplification and introgression of DNA. The volume explains the concepts of genetic engineering enzymes of genetic engineering and tools used in genetic engineering. It provides an introduction of recombinant DNA into host cells and discusses the linking of desired gene with DNA vector/gene cloning vector polymerase chain reactions the concept and nature of genes blotting techniques chromosome jumping electrophoresis genetically engineered microorganisms and molecular markers and their applications. Genetic Engineering Volume 2: Applications Bioethics and Biosafety expresses the various appreciation and challenges of genetic engineering and issues related to bioethics and biosafety. Chapters cover the legal issues of genetic engineering including intellectual property rights (IPR) and protection (IPP) and the patenting of living organisms copyrights trade secrets and trademarks. The volume considers the safety and benefits of genetic engineering in human welfare such as in genetically engineered Bt and Bt cotton along with the biohazards of recombinant DNA technology. Chapters explain genetically modified organisms and microorganisms genetic engineering of horticultural crops genetic engineering in the agricultural sciences and more. This 2-volume book will be a valuable asset to upper-level students in cell biology as well as to faculty and researchers involved in genetics molecular genetics biochemistry biotechnology botany zoology and agriculture sciences.

GBP 131.00
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Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp

Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp

The 3-volume set Phytochemistry covers a wide selection of topics in phytochemistry and provides a wealth of information on the fundamentals new applications methods and modern analytical techniques state-of-the-art approaches and computational techniques. With chapters from professional specialists in their fields from around the world the volumes deliver a comprehensive coverage of phytochemistry. Phytochemistry is a multidisciplinary field so this book will appeal to students in both upper-level students faculty researchers and industry professionals in a number of fields including biological science biochemistry pharmacy food and medicinal chemistry systematic botany and taxonomy ethnobotany conservation biology plant genetic and metabolomics evolutionary sciences and plant pathology. | Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp

GBP 220.00
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New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set explains and explores the important fundamental and advanced modern concepts from various areas of nanochemistry and more broadly the nanosciences. This innovative and one-of-a kind set consists of three volumes that focus on structural nanochemistry topological nanochemistry and sustainable nanochemistry respectively collectively forming an explicative handbook in nanochemistry. The compilation provides a rich resource that is both thorough and accessible encompassing the core concepts of multiple areas of nanochemistry. It also explores the content through a trans-disciplinary lens integrating the basic and advanced modern concepts in nanochemistry with various examples applications issues tools algorithms and even historical notes on the important people from physical quantum theoretical mathematical and even biological chemistry. | New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

GBP 385.00
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Sustainable Viticulture The Vines and Wines of Burgundy

Sustainable Viticulture The Vines and Wines of Burgundy

Written by an expert of the ins and outs of viticulture in Burgundy and many other areas of the world this new volume showcases the wine-growing culture of Burgundy. Sustainable Viticulture: The Vines and Wines of Burgundy covers the rich history and culture of the wine growing tradition of the region. The author who has worked as a viticulturist in Burgundy Switzerland Germany California Australia New Zealand and South Africa tells the epic story of Burgundy a 2000-year adventure with its ups and downs. The oldest vineyard discovered by archaeologists dates back to the first century A. D. By the third century Burgundy wines were already famous in the Roman Empire. Burgundy was a powerful state in the 15th century which was also a golden age for its viticulture. The book covers:the red and white cultivars that are to be found in Burgundythe Appellations Contrôlées system the tasks the wine grower performs during the yearthe social life of wine growersthe scourges the wine grower fearshow religion has played at part in the history of viticulturethe factors that contributed to making Burgundy wines famouswhat new challenges growers are facing todayIn this entertaining and informative book the author’s approach to viticulture reconciles the present the past and the future. The volume will appeal to wine buffs as much as it does to readers who wish to learn about viticulture. It's a serious book that doesn't take itself seriously. | Sustainable Viticulture The Vines and Wines of Burgundy

GBP 82.99
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Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda

Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda

Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology: A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era (2-volume set) provides an informative series of reviews from expert scientists who are at the forefront of their research into the endocrinology of invertebrates. These two volumes are timely and appropriate in this post-genomic era because of the rapid pace of change brought about by genome projects functional genomics and genetics (omics technologies). The volume shows the rich history and strong tradition of cutting-edge research using invertebrates that has opened up our broader understanding of comparative endocrinology and the evolution of regulatory pathways and systems. These reviews set the scene and context for this exciting new era of understanding that has come from this post-genomic revolution. This book undertakes the daunting task of covering most of the diverse endocrine systems that exist among invertebrates. The papers in this book will advance our knowledge of invertebrate endocrinology but also of endocrinology in general making the book will be valuable to researchers and students. | Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda

GBP 82.99
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Carbon Capture and Storage CO2 Management Technologies

Carbon Capture and Storage CO2 Management Technologies

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to a set of technologies and methods for the mitigation remediation and storage of industrial CO2 emissions the most imminent and virile of the greenhouse gases (GHG). The book addresses the methods and technologies currently being applied developed and most in need of further research. The book:• Discusses methods of carbon capture in industrial settings • Presents biological and geological approaches to carbon sequestration • Introduces ionic liquids as a method of carbon capture • Introduces new approaches to capturing CO2 from ambient air | Carbon Capture and Storage CO2 Management Technologies

GBP 82.99
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Improving Urban Environments Strategies for Healthier and More Sustainable Cities

Improving Urban Environments Strategies for Healthier and More Sustainable Cities

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Because cities are such complex systems creating sustainable urban environments is a challenging goal. No single strategy—or even several strategies—will be enough to achieve tomorrow’s healthy and sustainable cities. The challenges resist compartmentalization because the factors intersect and overlap. The articles in this compendium were chosen to expand the understanding of these complicated issues in a non-linear way. The editor has selected research in the following topics: improving urban air quality; municipal solid waste alternatives; municipal water management; reducing urban energy consumption. | Improving Urban Environments Strategies for Healthier and More Sustainable Cities

GBP 82.99
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Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 1: Data Science and AI​ ​Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 1: Data Science and AI​ ​Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

The new book presents a valuable selection of state-of-the-art technological advancements using the concepts of AI and machine learning highlighting the use of predictive analytics of data to find timely solutions to real-time problems. It helps to identify applicable approaches in order to enhance automate and develop effective solutions to challenges in data science and artificial intelligence. The various novel approaches include applications in healthcare natural language processing and smart cities. As such the book is divided into sections that address: Computational Intelligence in Image Processing Computational Intelligence in Healthcare Techniques for Natural Language Processing Computational Intelligence in Smart Cities The very diverse range of topics include AI and machine learning applications for In security: For using digital image processing for image fusion (face recognition feature extraction object detection as well tracking moving object identification) for person re-identification for security purposes. In healthcare and medicine: For diagnosis and prediction of breast cancer other cancers diabetes heart disease; for predicting susceptibility to COVID-19; for prediction of mood and anxiety disorders. In agriculture: For prediction of crop profit; for prediction of cropping patterns and recommendation for crop cultivation. In traffic science/smart cities: For understanding road scene images for detection of traffic signs for devising a fog-based intelligent traffic phase timing regulation system In language/speech/text: For automatic text summarization for document indexing for unstructured data for speech/accent recognition for sound separation for American Sign Language interpretation for nonsigners for emotional recognition and analysis through speech body postures with facial expressions and other body movements (to improve the performance of virtual personal assistants / emotion recognition using speech body postures with facial expressions and other body movements. This volume offers valuable information for researchers working in interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary areas of healthcare image analysis natural language processing and smart cities. This includes academicians people in industry and students with engineering background with research interest in these areas. These peer-review chapters were selected from the International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems (CIAIS- 2021) held in April 2021 at Manav Rachna University India. Together with Volume 2: Advances in Digital Transformation this 2-volume set offers an abundacne of valuable information on emerging technologies in computational intelligence in information systems focusing on data science and artificial intelliegence. | Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems Volume 1: Data Science and AI​ ​Selected Papers from CIAIS-2021

GBP 147.00
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Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops

Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops

This third volume of the 4-volume set focuses on the diseases prevalent in ornamental plants and spice crops. The management of any disease successfully involves its detailed study regarding symptoms causal agent disease cycle and epidemiology. To address this the authors in this volume all nationally known scientists in their respective fields who are engaged in teaching research and extension services have contributed their experience and knowledge on recent developments in the field of plant diseases. Focusing on ornamental plants (such as carnations chrysanthemums [or crown daisies] dahlias gladioli marigolds roses zinnias) and spice crops (such as black pepper coriander ginger turmeric and others) the authors offer detailed accounts of the main diseases affecting these plants. Included are introductions to the plants disease symptoms causal organisms disease cycles epidemiology and management of the diseases of these economically important crops. The volumes provide an abundance of information for understanding and managing plant diseases with emphasis on diagnostic techniques. The collection includes:Volume 1: Fruit CropsVolume 2: Vegetable CropsVolume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice CropsVolume 4: Important Plantation Crops Medicinal Crops and Mushrooms | Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops

GBP 139.00
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Conservation Tourism and Identity of Contemporary Community Art A Case Study of Felipe Seade’s Mural Allegory to Work”

Conservation Tourism and Identity of Contemporary Community Art A Case Study of Felipe Seade’s Mural Allegory to Work”

This unique volume aims to promote new models of sustainable management in the field of contemporary mural art. Cultural heritage has become an essential tool for society stressing the necessity to properly conserve cultural resources in order to maintain a socially economically and environmentally sustainable development. In this book the mural Allegory to Work by the artist Felipe Seade located in Uruguay is used as a case study. The work of Felipe Seade a prominent political mural artist of the twentieth century reflects the influence of Mexican heritage and the socio-political themes of that time which were commonly used by the Social Realism art movement. The authors look at the mural—and its restoration—through the lens of tourism globalization and new interest in cultural heritage. The book demonstrates that the restoration should be aware that the perspective of the protagonists must be incorporated in the intervention process. This first-of-its-kind volume brings together historical ethnographic tourism and scientific research that leads to a sustainable project from the point of view of identity economy politics and society. This volume with over 50 color illustrations and many black and white photos will be valuable for college and research libraries undergraduate and graduate students researchers and professors in the field of cultural heritage and art as well as those involved in community-based research. | Conservation Tourism and Identity of Contemporary Community Art A Case Study of Felipe Seade’s Mural Allegory to Work”

GBP 82.99
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Antidiabetic Plants for Drug Discovery Pharmacology Secondary Metabolite Profiling and Ingredients with Insulin Mimetic Activity

Antidiabetic Plants for Drug Discovery Pharmacology Secondary Metabolite Profiling and Ingredients with Insulin Mimetic Activity

This volume takes an in-depth look at the potential pharmacological applications of 11 important antidiabetic plants examining their antihyperglycemic hypoglycemic and anti-lipidemic properties along with current genome editing research perspectives. Plant natural products or phytoconstituents are promising candidates for antidiabetic pharmacological actions. The phytoconstituents such as fl avonoids terpenoids saponins carotenoids alkaloids and glycosides play vital roles in the current and future potent antidiabetic drug development programs Each chapter reviews a particular plant with antidiabetic properties explaining the therapeutic aspects its active antidiabetic compounds and relevant genome editing technology. The specific plants discussed include Azadirachta indica (commonly known as neem nimtree or Indian lilac) Gymnema sylvestre (commonly called gymnema Australian cowplant and Periploca of the woods) Syzygium cumini (commonly known as Malabar plum Java plum black plum jamun or jambolana) Ceylon cinnamon (or true cinnamon as opposed to cassia cinnamon) insulin plant (or Costus pictus) Trigonella foenum-graecum (better known as fenugreek) Mulberry Nigella sativa L. (black caraway also known as black cumin nigella kalojeera kalonji or kalanji) Aegle marmelos (L. ) (commonly known as bael (or bili or bhel) also Bengal quince golden apple Japanese bitter orange stone apple or wood apple) Ficus benghalensis (the banyan banyan fig and Indian banyan) and of course garlic (Allium sativum). Antidiabetic Plants for Drug Discovery: Pharmacology Secondary Metabolite Profiling and Ingredients with Insulin Mimetic Activity will serve as a valuable source of information for students drug researchers medical practitioners diabetic patients and many others in the effort to gain understand of how these plant drug molecules can help fight diabetes. | Antidiabetic Plants for Drug Discovery Pharmacology Secondary Metabolite Profiling and Ingredients with Insulin Mimetic Activity

GBP 139.00
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Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications

Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications

This new volume Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting: Principles and Applications covers recent research on brain physiology and the development of drug delivery systems. It explores a diverse variety of strategies that can be employed to achieve drug targeting to the brain. The nanocarriers that are discussed include nanoparticles vesicular carriers carriers having carbon as a core constituent dispersed systems and more. The inherent anatomy and physiology of the brain renders it different from other organs. The past few decades have witnessed significant research on brain ailments in response to a majority of hospitalizations that occur due to age-related central nervous system disorders. The prevalence of diverse diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease Parkinson’s disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis multiple sclerosis HIV-dementia etc. affect about 1. 5 billion people globally which is further anticipated to reach 1. 9 billion by the year 2020. Nanocarriers for drug delivery to the brain are seen as one of the answers to this growing problem. | Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Environmental Chemistry New Techniques and Data

Environmental Chemistry New Techniques and Data

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Environmental chemistry is an interdisciplinary field of study that involves the science of ecology as well as chemistry. Environmental chemistry covers the basic chemistry and biochemistry that occur naturally in the world around us. It focuses on the air water and land. Environmental science normally begins by determining the chemical reactions that are occurring in the environment when all systems are in balance and then goes on the discover how chemistry has changed when there is an imbalance caused by stress or pollution. The field is constantly changing with new discoveries being made all the time. The availability of new and more sensitive instruments in analytical science is enabling the detection of smaller and smaller concentrations of pollutants in the environment. This new volume deals with a host of important topics in environmental chemistry such as pesticide-related illnesses in humans and plants the effects of litterfall in the soil of tropical forests toxicants in various bodies of water and much more. | Environmental Chemistry New Techniques and Data

GBP 82.99
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Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders Health Benefits and Safety

Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders Health Benefits and Safety

Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders: Health Benefits and Safety presents valuable information for exploring the health claims of plant-based phytochemicals for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders. It details the healing benefits of specific spices and herb plant-based remedies such as garlic onion black pepper aloe vera Indian gooseberry chamomile and dandelion for the treatment of colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids irritable bowel syndrome gallstones celiac disease peptic ulcers etc. It also discusses the therapeutic properties of fermented foods and beverages and the healing benefits of lectins in the management of gastrointestinal disorders. The abundance of research presented in this volume will be valuable for researchers scientists growers students processors traders industries and others in the development of plant-based therapeutics for gastrointestinal diseases. | Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders Health Benefits and Safety

GBP 124.00
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Plant Physiology

Plant Physiology

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. The field of plant physiology includes the study of all chemical and physical processes of plants from the molecular-level interactions of photosynthesis and the diffusion of water minerals and nutrients within the plant to the larger-scale processes of plant growth dormancy and reproduction. This new book covers a broad array of topics within the field. Plant Physiology focuses on the study of the internal activities of plants including research into the molecular interactions of photosynthesis and the internal diffusion of water minerals and nutrients. Also included are investigations into the processes of plant development seasonality dormancy and reproductive control. The chapters focus on various aspects of plant physiology including phytochemistry; interactions within a plant between cells issues and organs; ways in which plants regulate their internal functions; and how plants respond to conditions and variations within the environment. Given the environmental crises brought about by pollution and climate change this is a particularly vital area of study since stress from water loss changes in air chemistry or crowding by other plants can lead to changes in the way a plant function. Readers of this book will gain the information they need to stay current with the latest research being done in this essential field of study.

GBP 82.99
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Domestic Tourism and Hospitality Management Issues Scope and Challenges amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Domestic Tourism and Hospitality Management Issues Scope and Challenges amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

This timely book presents a unique collection of new normal trends issues and challenges of tourism and hospitality management and practices from the perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic. It features empirical contemporary research and case studies that incorporate a bottom-up approach from survival to revival of the travel and tourism industry around the world amidst the pandemic. The volume addresses a number of pandemic-related tourism issues. It looks at the impact of the pandemic on tourism-dependent economies and businesses as well as government responses in tourism-dependent cities and regions including the US India Mexico Australia and Singapore. Topics include the links between mass tourism and airplane face mask shaming with the obtained research used to suggest recommendations to ensure a sustainable post-crisis recovery for air-transport and tourism fields; new planning strategies for new tourism products and packages; using software to determine employability skills for jobs in tourism hospitality and events; and more. With a selection of revealing case studies Domestic Tourism and Hospitality Management: Issues Scope and Challenges amid the COVID-19 Pandemic offers crucial and diverse insights for a better understanding of the most current issues trends and management strategies in tourism and hospitality from different parts of the world. It will be a helpful resource for researchers academicians policymakers and other professionals around the world. | Domestic Tourism and Hospitality Management Issues Scope and Challenges amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

GBP 116.00
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Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation

Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation

This new volume presents informative research on the different aspects of employing nanotechnology for environmental pollution decontamination highlighting the main tools methods and approaches for contaminants detection and remediation. The book takes a biotechnological point of view that considers the main environmental pollutants; the safety and economic aspects of nanoremediation nanosensors and nanobiosensors for the detection of pollutants; and strategies to promote nanoremediation and nanobioremediation. The chapters offer a comprehensive overview of nanotechnologic strategies as essential tools to restore polluted environments and to make more feasible and harmonic the pathway to sustainable development. The volume also discusses the use of sensors to detect pollutants and to monitor the quality of environmental restoration. Topics include nanozymes; organic and inorganic pollutants threatening human health; different types of carbon-based and non-carbon-based nanomaterials in nanosensors and nanobiosensors to detect environmental pollution; nanomaterials that specifically deal with water soil or air pollution; and assisted nanoremediation promoted by plants (nanophytoremediation) or microorganisms (for example mycorrhizal fungus) that promote in situ nano-phyto-mycorrhizo-remediation. Also addressed are aspects related to a macroperspective of nanoremediation that highlight the economic aspects related to nanotechnology the safety aspects of the use of nanomaterials and the sustainability aspects related to the use of nanomaterials in strategies of environmental restoration. Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination: Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation offers extensive and comprehensive knowledge on nanotechnology applied to pollution detection and remediation assisted or not by biological strategies. | Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation

GBP 147.00
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Elastomer-Based Composite Materials Mechanical Dynamic and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications

Elastomer-Based Composite Materials Mechanical Dynamic and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications

Elastomer-Based Composite Materials: Mechanical Dynamic and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications is focused on elastomer-based composite materials comprising different types of reinforcing fillers. The book provides an informative examination of the possibilities for broadening the engineering applications of elastomer composites through using various types of hybrid fillers ferrites and ceramics and also examines their synthesis and characterization. It discusses new hybrid fillers that have been synthesized by different techniques e. g. impregnation of different substrates (carbon black conductive carbon black activated carbons etc. ) with silica or magnetite. These new fillers have been thoroughly characterized by standard techniques and by up-to-date methods such as energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM-EDX) atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The effect of those fillers upon the curing properties mechanical and dynamic parameters electrical conductivity and dielectric and microwave characteristics of elastomer-based composites is discussed in detail in this volume. The book also covers the influence of various types of ceramics (SiC B4C and TiB2) and barium and strontium hexaferrites upon the aforementioned properties of rubber composites in conjunction with a view toward solutions for environmental problems caused by waste tires. The book shows that pyrolysis-cum-water vapor is a suitable and environmentally friendly method for the conversion of the waste green tires into useful carbon-silica hybrid fillers. The properties of elastomer-based composites comprising different types of nanostructures (fullerenes carbon nanotubes graphene nanoplatelets) modified activated carbons and calcined kaolin are also discussed. Special attention is paid to composites with lower levels of zinc oxide. The volume provides an abundance of knowledge on the detailed characterization of these fillers and on the curing mechanical dynamic mechanical and dielectric and microwave properties of the elastomeric composites. The book surveys the most recent research activities of the authors which will make it a vital reference source for scientists in both the academic and industrial sectors as well as for individuals who are interested in rubber materials. It will be very useful for students especially PhD students scientists lecturers and engineers working or doing research in the field of polymer materials science elastomer-based composites and nanocomposites and their engineering applications in the production of microwave absorbers and electromagnetic waves shielding materials materials for electronics devices and telecommunications. | Elastomer-Based Composite Materials Mechanical Dynamic and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications

GBP 82.99
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