Bentham Science Publishers

Bentham Science Publishers

Bentham Science Publishers is a major publisher of more than 100 peer-reviewed science, technology and medical (STM) journals, along with a rapidly growing collection of eBooks. Since 1993, Bentham Science Publishers has been catering to the information needs of the pharmaceutical, engineering, biomedical and medical research community.

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- Towards a Unified Soil Mechanics Theory: The Use of Effective Stresses in Unsaturated Soils
  
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  With the application of the effective stress concept, the strength and volumetric behavior of saturated materials was clearly understood. For the case of unsaturated materials, a universally accepted effective stresses equation is still under debate. However, the use of the effective stress concept to develop constitutive models for unsaturated soils is becoming increasingly popular not only because the hydro-mechanical c Read More
- Toxic Effects of Nanomaterials
  
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  Toxic Effects of Nanomaterials provides an authoritative work of international experts in the field of nanotoxicology spanning 8 chapters. A key feature of the e-book is a broad coverage of phytotoxicity of nanoparticles, which is largely neglected in many texts. The first couple of chapters of this book deal with the toxicity of nanoparticles in plants. This is followed by a discussion on the toxicities of iron oxide, titanium oxide an Read More
- Traditional Cheeses from Selected Regions in Asia, Europe, and South America
  
  Current Developments in Food and Nutrition Research: Volume 1
  
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  This book serves as a treatise on lesser known ethnic varieties of cheese made in regions ranging from Mesopotamia to Europe and America. Cheese experts from different countries including Brazil, Croatia, Iran, Macedonia, Montenegro and Turkey bring together a rich blend of information about the traditional cheese in each region. The contributors describe the chemical and microbial characteristics, productio Read More
- Traditional Medicine for Neuronal Health
  
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  Advances in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are nominal. Currently available therapies are merely symptomatic treatments that cannot prevent the development of the disease. Several herbs have been found very useful for managing neurological diseases. There are immense possibilities to discover a more successful line of ND treatment. Phytochemicals from medicinal plants may play a vital role in Read More
- Transcription Factors CREB and NF-κB: Involvement in Synaptic Plasticity and Memory Formation
  
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  The main theme of this book is to critically survey the role of two recognized protein molecules (i.e., transcription factors) in processes of human memory. In addition, authors provided recent data from their own labs and provided a perspective relevant to specific neurological diseases and potential drug targets. Historically, the transcription factor cAMP response element-binding (CREB) has been the most well documented Read More
- Transforming Sexual Health in Scotland: Cultural, Organisational and Partnership Approaches
  
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  This edited collection provides a unique insight into sexual health in Scotland. It sets out the challenges facing Scotland in terms of poor sexual health and inequalities, within devolved government arrangements and a different healthcare system from the rest of the UK. It suggests that these factors have facilitated the development of an integrated model of sexual health planning and delivery with resonance beyond Sc Read More
- Translational Animal Models in Drug Discovery and Development
  
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  Animal models of diseases play a pivotal role in drug discovery and development, not only for proof of the concept studies of efficacy, PK/PD relationship but also for drug safety assessment. Since considerable differences in variables exist between animal models and human models (such as genetics, physiology, anatomy, gene expression, heterogeneity of disease conditions, etc.), not all the preclinical models are able to r Read More
- Transpersonal Psychology: Altered States of Consciousness, Biofeedback, and Neurotechnology
  
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  Transpersonal psychology is the study of human nature and development that assumes that human beings possess potentials that exceed the limits of ego developed normally. The main goal of transpersonal psychology is to integrate the spiritual experience within a broader understanding of the human psyche and consciousness. Transpersonal Psychology: Altered States of Consciousness, Biofeedback and Neurotechnology introd Read More
- Transport Phenomena In Particulate Systems
  
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  This e-book presents recent advances in research in the field of particulate systems. A comprehensive background on operations involving particulate materials with a didactic approach is illustrated. Fundamentals and applications in a variety of multi-phase flow reactors are explained with a clear focus on the analysis of transport phenomena, experimental techniques and modeling. The volume spans 10 chapters cover Read More
- Transporting Moments: Mobility, Australian Railways and the Trained Society
  
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  Sociologists have suggested that being on the move entails a complex choreography, comprised of passenger comportment, signage, announcements and posters. Employing insights from mobility theory, Transporting moments provides an account of railway culture from a passengers perspective. The book uses the context of commuting in Sydney, at a time when elements of its intra-urban rail network w Read More
- Trauma-informed Care for Nursing Education: Fostering a Caring Pedagogy, Resilience & Psychological Safety
  
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  Trauma-informed care is designed to assist persons who have experienced adversity and focuses on change at the clinical and organizational level. Its goals center around prevention, intervention, and treatments that are evidence-based, encourage resilience, and enhance coping. This textbook is designed to give a comprehensive overview of trauma-informed care to students and faculty involved in nursing care programs. Key f Read More
- Treatise on Ocular Drug Delivery
  
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  A multidisciplinary approach is increasingly being adapted by the Pharmaceutical industry to tackle several challenges in developing efficacious treatment solutions. The field of Ophthalmology is no less different. Treatise on Ocular Drug Delivery is a unique collection of information put together by various experts in the field. One of the major goals behind this volume is to link clinical information with the current strategi Read More
- Trefftz and Fundamental Solution-Based Finite Element Methods
  
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  This reference explains hybrid-Trefftz finite element method (FEM). Readers are introduced to the basic concepts and general element formulations of the method. This is followed by topics on non-homogeneous parabolic problems, thermal analysis of composites, and heat conduction in nonlinear functionally graded materials. A brief summary of the fundamental solution based-FEM is also presented followed by a discussi Read More
- Trends in Fisheries and Aquatic Animal Health
  
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  Fish and other seafood have always been considered as an important part of human diet and have also long been recognized as a health-promoting food for human nutrition. However, managing aquatic food resources remains a challenge as the human population is expanding and overfishing poses a threat to fishing reserves in several areas. Aquaculture is the alternative solution for food production from the sea. Read More
- Trends in Future Informatics and Emerging Technologies
  
  Advanced Computing Techniques: Implementation, Informatics and Emerging Technologies: Volume 1
  
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  A variety of computing techniques have been developed in recent times in combination with emerging technologies. Such techniques, coupled with an increase in computing power, has given credence to an information based paradigm in many fields (also termed as informatics). Informatics computing has evolved into complex structures of heterogeneous methods involving multiple data processing applications. Research on Read More
- Trends in Nano- and Micro-Cavities
  
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  This ebook is a collection of cutting edge articles from the 2009 Workshop on Microcavities and their Applications (WOMA 2009). It gives readers an overview of state-of-the-art opto electronic research on nano and micro cavities presented by leading experts in the field. Two major themes covered in this ebook are (i) wave- and ray-chaos in open microcavity systems and (ii) opto-electronic applications in nano and micro ca Read More
- Tropical Diseases: An Overview of Major Diseases Occurring in the Americas
  
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  Tropical Diseases: An Overview of Major Diseases Occurring in the Americas offers an overview of neglected tropical diseases found in the Americas. Information in the book addresses the understanding of challenges faced in controlling these diseases and brings new insight on many important aspects of these diseases. Chapters of this volume explore many related topics, including epidemiological data, immune resp Read More
- Tuberculosis: A Clinical Practice Guide
  
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  Tuberculosis is an infection of the lungs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and related species. It is prevalent in tropical regions and continues to occur in more than 10 million new individuals annually and despite many advances in medicine, still results in 1.3 million deaths annually. This clinical practice handbook presents information on all topics related to the disease, including its epidemiology, microbiology, clinical feat Read More
- Turbulent Flow and Boundary Layer Theory: Selected Topics and Solved Problems
  
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  Turbulent Flow and Boundary Layer Theory: Selected Topics and Solved Problems explains fundamental concepts of turbulent flow with boundary layer analysis. A general introduction to turbulent flow familiarizes the reader with the mechanics of turbulence in fluid flow in both nature and engineering applications. The book also explains related concepts including transient flow, methods for controlling transients, turbulent Read More
- Ultrasound Technology for Fuel Processing
  
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  Ultrasound Technology for Fuel Processing is a comprehensive reference guide that explores the application of sonochemistry and ultrasound waves in the intensified processing of fuels. The book focuses on the cavitation phenomenon, which generates extreme conditions, such as high temperatures and pressures, within the cavitation bubbles, leading to significant enhancements in chemical reactions and overall proces Read More
- Uncertain Analysis in Finite Elements Models
  
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  This book explains uncertainty analysis for finite elements and general nonlinear problems. It starts with the fundamentals of the topic and progresses to complex methods through 9 chapters. Each chapter focuses on a specific, relevant topic and provides information in a structured reading format for advanced learners. The author explains different models relevant to the topic where applicable, in an effort to cover Read More
- Understanding Stroke in a Global Context
  
  Current Developments in Stroke: Volume 2
  
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  Stroke is one of the most debilitating diseases which poses a significant economic burden on society. Increasing exposure to behavioural risk factors for stroke (tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol consumption) and air pollution are driving up the worldwide stroke burden. Although medical interventions to prevent and manage stroke have advanced considerably over the last two decades, they are Read More
- Understanding the U.S. Government: A Guide to Understanding American Government and Elections
  
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  Understanding the U.S. Government: A Guide to Understanding American Government and Elections demystifies the complexities of the United States government, its election processes, and the concept of separation of powers. Written in a question-and-answer format, this book provides essential information for readers interested in American democracy at all levels. The authors compare various ideologies (capitalism, so Read More
- Unfolding the Biopolymer Landscape
  
  Frontiers in Biomaterials: Volume 2
  
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  The need for the development of biomaterials as scaffold for tissue regeneration is driven by the increasing demands for materials that mimic functions of extracellular matrices of body tissues. Unfolding the Biopolymer Landscape provides a unique account of "biopolymeric interventions" inherent to biotechnological applications, soft tissue engineering, ophthalmic drug delivery, biotextiles, environmentally responsive syste Read More
- Vaccines for Latent Viral Infections
  
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  Many viruses are known to persist in their hosts cells in a latent state without exhibiting virulence or symptoms of infection, hence, giving rise to the term latent infections. Vaccines for Latent Viral Infections is a clear and concise monograph which features a review of some well-known viruses that are capable of establishing latent infections in humans. These include herpes simplex virus (HSV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), v Read More
- Vascular Disease Prevention (Discontinued)
  
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  Vascular Disease Prevention publishes reviews as well as original papers to update all those concerned with this topic at the clinical or scientific level. In addition to clinically relevant topics, we consider reviews and original papers dealing with the more scientific aspects of vascular disease prevention. This includes the evaluation of emerging vascular risk factors, research dealing with the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and Read More
- Vascular Health
  
  Herbal Medicine: Back to the Future: Volume 2
  
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  Herbal Medicine: Back to the Future compiles expert reviews on the application of herbal medicines (including Ayurveda, Chinese traditional medicines and alternative therapies) to treat different ailments. The book series demonstrates the use of sophisticated methods to understand traditional medicine, while providing readers a glimpse into the future of herbal medicine.The second volume in the series continues on Read More
- Vascularization in Tissue Engineering
  
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  Vascularization in Tissue Engineering presents a comprehensive picture of blood vessel development and the recent developments on the understanding of the role of angiogenesis in regenerating biological tissues. The first-half of this book, consists of three chapters, emphasizing the fundamental knowledge about cell pathways, growth factors, co-culture strategies, cell interactions, and vascularization in pathological s Read More
- Venoms and Toxins
  
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  Venoms and Toxins publishes up-to-date review articles, research articles, thematic issues, short communications, and case reports covering all aspects of toxins, venomous animals (e.g. scorpions, snakes, sea anemones, cone snails, worms, wasps and frogs) and their derivative products.The journal is devoted to the many aspects of marine and non-marine toxins/molecules (and derivatives thereof) from animal Read More
- Vertical Axis Hydrokinetic Turbines: Numerical and Experimental Analyses
  
  Recent Advances in Renewable Energy: Volume 5
  
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  This handbook is a guide to numerical and experimental processes that are used to analyze and improve the efficiency of vertical axis rotors. Chapters present information that is required to optimize the geometrical parameters of rotors or understand how to augment upstream water velocity.The authors of this volume present a numerical model to characterize the water flow around the vertical axis rotors using com Read More
- Veterinary PCR Diagnostics
  
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  PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology has become an indispensable component of routine veterinary diagnostics. However, a number of pitfalls and limiting factors affect its sensitivity and specificity of detection. It is imperative that veterinary PCR diagnosticians include such considerations in their work. Extensive experience with PCR technology in both research and diagnostic applications enables researcher Read More
- Video Data Analytics for Smart City Applications: Methods and Trends
  
  IoT and Big Data Analytics: Volume 1
  
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  Video data analytics is rapidly evolving and transforming the way we live in urban environments. In Video Data Analytics for Smart City Applications: Methods and Trends, data science experts present a comprehensive review of the latest advances and trends in video analytics technologies and their extensive applications in smart city planning and engineering.The book covers a wide range of topics including object recognition, Read More
- Virtual Lifelong Learning: Educating Society with Modern Communication Technologies
  
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  This reference addresses the transformative landscape of education through the lens of modern technologies. It imparts a comprehensive overview of the challenges, opportunities, and future visions in education by covering the dynamic intersection of e-learning, virtual teaching, and cutting-edge technologies. The book includes an extensive spectrum of 14 topics commencing with a basic study on E-learning and teac Read More
- Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Specialized Logistics in Healthcare
  
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  Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Specialized Logistics in Healthcare aims to enrich knowledge and expertise in the field of advanced technologies and specialized logistics within the healthcare industry. A key feature of the book is the focus on mitigating the effects of epidemics such as COVID-19. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of these topics across nine chapters. The initial chapters, 1 and 2, m Read More
- Virtual and Classroom Learning in Higher Education: A Guide to Effective Online Teaching
  
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  The recent COVID-19 pandemic has prompted educators to utilize online learning resources in order to comply with public health and social distancing mandates. The transition to virtual classrooms has created several opportunities and challenges for all stakeholders involved in the educational ecosystem. The ability of the classroom instructor to impart learning to students requires considerable adjustments from bo Read More
- Vitamin D-A Novel Therapy for Chronic Diseases?
  
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  Vitamin D - A Novel Therapy for Chronic Diseases? This comprehensive book explores the vital role of vitamin D in human health, with a focus on its potential impact on various chronic diseases. Starting with the history and general information of vitamin D, the book covers various topics, including its effects on immunity, gut health, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, melanoma Read More
- Voltammetry for Sensing Applications
  
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  Voltammetry for Sensing Applications familiarizes readers with recent advancements in the field of electrochemical analysis. The book features 16 chapters which cover many applications of voltammetric analysis such as drug testing and analysis, sensors for point-of-care devices, sensors for diverse analysis, advanced energy storage devices, clinical sample analysis, sensors for the detection of heavy metals, nanomaterials, di Read More
- Was Man More Aquatic in the Past? Fifty Years After Alister Hardy - Waterside Hypotheses of Human Evolution
  
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  The book starts from the observation that humans are very different from the other primates. Why are we naked? Why do we speak? Why do we walk upright? Fifty years ago, in 1960, marine biologist Sir Alister Hardy tried to answer this when he announced his so-called aquatic hypothesis: human ancestors did not live in dry savannahs as traditional anthropology assumes, but have adapted to live at the edge between land Read More
- Waste Valorization for Value-added Products
  
  Waste Valorization: Volume 1
  
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  This volume is a comprehensive compilation of reviews that show how various waste products can be used to produce useful products. Thirteen chapters highlight the following topics:- applications of plant-derived and fruit waste for value-added product formation;- fuel and chemical production from lignin- food waste bioconversion to high-value products- organic residues valorization for value-added chemicals- valori Read More
- Water Pollution Sources and Purification: Challenges and Scope
  
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  The book helps readers to understand the fundamentals of water purification processes. Chapters in the book cover industrial purification techniques, while also exploring the future scope and current challenges in this field. Key Features - Seven chapters arranged and structured in a clear, coherent manner for understanding the broad topics. - Covers basic water purification techniques for safe drinking water - Covers Read More
- Water Savings in Buildings
  
  Frontiers in Civil Engineering : Volume 2
  
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  Water saving is an important aspect civil engineering and building design around the world. Alternative water sources as well as water saving appliances have been studied by many researchers in order to maximize water savings in buildings and promote building design that favours water savings. This volume explores topics related to water savings: rainwater tank sizing and modelling, wastewater treatment and reuse, rel Read More
- Water-borne Protozoa in Humans
  
  Frontiers in Parasitology: Volume 2
  
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  Several parasites are able to spread diseases through contaminated water. While the spread of diseases through contaminated water appears to have a greater correlation with a lack of access to clean water in low income populations in developing countries, there have been outbreaks of water-borne diseases in developed countries. Therefore, addressing water-borne diseases is a major public health concern worldwide. W Read More
- What Beliefs Are Made From
  
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  What Beliefs Are Made From explores the nature and purpose of belief. The book describes several strange beliefs that have been shared by many members of whole communities. The intellectualistic, dispositional, feeling and eliminativist theories of belief are then examined critically. This is followed by a review of factors that can influence people in their beliefs. These include faulty use of evidence, unconscious reasoning bi Read More
- What is New in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  
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  Gastroenterology and hepatology represent dynamic fields of study and practice in internal medicine, with numerous innovations manifesting over the last 30 years. What is New in Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a reference which presents updates on the latest advances in the aforementioned subspecialties. The book offers a broad range of topics in a structured, clear and comprehensive fashion. Thirty-three c Read More
- Where Did They Come From? The Origins of South American Fauna
  
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  Where Did They Come From? The Origins of South American Fauna offers a fascinating journey into the origins of South American flora and fauna. Exploring life on the continent before and after the breakup of Gondwana, it delves into how creatures arrived in South America, be it through drifting across oceans or traversing land bridges. From birds and reptiles to mammals and fish, this book provides a comprehensive com Read More
- Whole Person Self-Healing: A Science and Art
  
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  Whole Person Self Healing brings an interdisciplinary healing approach to relieve pain and suffering. The book covers different topics that introduce readers to alternative therapies that can help the healing processes in the body. These topics include an introduction to pulsed electromagnetic fields and their use in healing medicine, stable Bose-Einstein statistics, meditation techniques, scientific measurement of Qi energy and Read More
- Why Does Vitamin D Matter?
  
  Vitamin D and Your Body: Volume 1
  
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  New tests and studies continue to reveal exciting information about the power of vitamin D in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. ‘Why Does Vitamin D Matter?’ not only covers vitamin D basics, but also explores the science of the vitamin D receptor (VDR), the protein that binds to the active metabolite of vitamin D to fulfill biochemical functions, it explains how vitamin D analogs directly activate the VD Read More
- Women's Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Health Issues in Women
  
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  Women's Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Health Issues in Women provides an in-depth look at the various health challenges faced by women and the available treatments and preventive measures. The book begins with an overview of women's health, followed by an exploration of complementary and alternative therapies that address common health concerns. It delves into the menstrual cycle, common menstrual Read More
- Women's Heart and Estrogens
  
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  Cardiovascular mortality in women is more frequent than breast cancer mortality, a fact which is often overlooked. Women's Heart and Estrogens explores this important women’s health issue with respect to estrogen levels (before and after menopause) as the hormone has been known to mediate cardiovascular effects in women. The handbook includes a description of the structure and biological activity of estrogen and fo Read More
- Xenotropism and the Awakening of Literary Expatriatism through Writing Memoirs
  
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  Although there have been many discussions about challenges faced by individuals going through East to West migrations, there are few literary accounts about those moving from the West to the East. Yet these migrations are becoming more frequent now due to advances in technology and the fact that a writer’s work can now involve an increasingly global audience. One way of expressing these challenges is through writing Read More
- Yeasts: From Nature to Bioprocesses
  
  Mycology: Current and Future Developments: Volume 2
  
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  Since ancient times, yeasts have been used for brewing and breadmaking processes. They now represent a flagship organism for alcoholic fermentation processes. The ubiquity of some yeast species also offers microbiologists a heterologous gene-expression platform, making them a model organism for studying eukaryotes. Yeasts: from Nature to Bioprocesses brings together information about the origin and evolutio Read More
- Young People's Visions of the World
  
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  It is widely agreed in art education literature that art educators need to think about the possibility of widening the concept of art education. Educators need to understand the context of learning and for that they need to understand student interests in both local and global aspects. This book values young people’s expression of their own culture and personal interests. It is unique in that the starting point is the drawings o Read More
- Young Perspectives for Old Diseases
  
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  Young Perspectives for Old Diseases is a collaborative monograph describing the current understanding of common neurodegenerative diseases. The monograph focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for neurodegeneration and the scientific advances that have paved the way for potential therapeutic options for patients. Reviews presented in this book present carefully validated research findings. The Read More
- Young Voices Unheard: Children's Views from Scotland and Greece on Education
  
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  Young Voices Unheard: Children's Views from Scotland and Greece on Education is a compelling exploration of the perspectives of five to six-year-old children in Greece and Scotland regarding various aspects of their school experiences and their awareness of children's rights. This enlightening book aims to uncover which rights children prioritize and value most in their educational environment, shedding light on critical issues re Read More