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Quick ViewSnake bites are a major health concern, especially in tropical countries. Understanding the pathology of envenomation and chemical composition of snake venoms is important in the development of medical countermeasures (including, but not limited to, antivenoms). Furthermore, snake venoms can be considered natural “combinatorial libraries” of proteins and peptides. Thus, it is not surprising that…
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Quick ViewWater is a foundational element of development and by its nature, a basic and essential resource. A great challenge confronts certain regions, nations and individuals in the world in the form of having enough sustainable water. As discussed in this book, the US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) strategy presents a guide to investments in…
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Quick ViewAn “invasive” species (alternatively known as an alien, exotic, injurious, introduced or naturalized, non-native, nonindigenous, nuisance, or noxious species) refers to an animal or plant that is introduced into an environment where it is not native. The introduction of invasive species to the United States—whether deliberate or unintentional—from around the globe can pose a significant…
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Quick ViewWith thousands of chemicals in commercial use in the United States, decision makers rely on toxicity assessment information to examine the risks these substances may pose. Several key federal agencies—including the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National…
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Quick ViewLong-standing U.S. policy has treated the U.S.-flag international fleet as a naval auxiliary to be available in times of war or national emergency. When the United States is involved in an extended military conflict overseas, 90% or more of military cargoes are typically carried by ship. To support the U.S. merchant marine, Congress has required…
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Quick ViewPerfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are a group of organofluorine, aliphatic hydrocarbons, of which all or almost all hydrogen atoms are replaced with fluorine. They have a wide range of industrial and consumer applications such as stain, paints, hydraulic fluids, firefighting foams, production of fluoropolimers, cosmetics, insecticide formulations, textile treatments, surface coatings for carpets and furniture, cookware…
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Quick ViewThe term inflammasome was coined over a decade ago to describe the molecular platform activated by pathogens or stressor molecules where inflammatory caspases are triggered and cleavage of IL-1â takes place. Inflammasome regulation is critical for the maintenance of homeostasis: an imbalance in this fine-tuning is responsible for the establishment of infectious, autoimmune, metabolic and…
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Quick ViewCrustaceans are key organisms in aquatic ecosystems. Today crustaceans of Ponto-Caspian origin have become important faunal constituents in many European water bodies, including the Baltic Sea. In this book, Chapter One reviews the causes, consequences and prospects of Pont-Caspian crustaceans in the Baltic Sea. Chapter Two examines the physiological causes and ecological implications of extra…
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Quick ViewAccording to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics, from 1970 to 2011 the world production of blueberries increased approximately 7 times (FAOSTAT, 2012). According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the United States is the world leading producer of blueberries, being the second most produced and…
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Quick ViewRecent Advances in Wine Stabilization and Conservation Technologies is a book related to the developments in winemaking and mainly in wine stabilization and conservation technologies. The purpose of this book is to fulfill the need for accurate, state-of-the art information and perspectives regarding the most recent studies on wine stabilization and conservation technologies. The uses…
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Quick ViewSince the 20th century, there have been many exciting achievements in the field of ecology and evolution, many of which were formulated using statistical and mathematical functions. In particular, statistical and mathematical models are a necessity for developing some sub-disciplines and theories like population genetics and ecology, neutral theory of molecular evolution and biodiversity, and…
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Quick ViewWildland fire plays an important ecological role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Over the past century, however, various land management practices, including fire suppression, have disrupted the normal frequency of fires and have contributed to larger and more severe wildland fires. Wildland fires cost billions to fight each year, result in loss of life, and cause…
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Quick ViewThe pepper fruit is commonly consumed as fresh fruit. In addition, the fruit is used in food industry and in manufacture processing, either fermented or concentrated. The pepper fruit is a rich source of bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties to which highly desirable medicinal properties and health benefits have been attributed. The stability and concentration…
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Quick ViewNanotechnology is the study of the controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale and is also very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly. This book gathers and presents data on nanotechnology, including the societal metabolism of nanomaterials; the cytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles; nanotechnology-based…
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Quick ViewThe tropical north of Australia covers almost half of the country’s total land area, is occupied by no more than about 5% of the total population, and yet has been estimated to account for close to 70% of the country’s potential freshwater resources. The region experiences strong climatic variability, both spatially and seasonally, with large…
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Quick ViewThe first chapter in this fourth volume of “Climate, Energy, and Environment: Issues, Analyses, and Developments” presents current topical research in the study of green building services, which include construction, architecture, engineering, and related activities aimed at creating sustainable structures using environmentally responsible processes and materials. Chapter Two discusses industry trends, global competition, and federal…
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Quick ViewThis book presents current research in the field of geophysics, particularly referring to some principles, applications and emerging technologies. Topics discussed comprehend environmental geophysics, with an explanation of geophysical methods (“seismic refraction and reflection techniques”, “seismic analysis of surface waves”, “electrical methods”, “gravimetric and microgravimetric methods”, “magnetic and electromagnetic methods”) and new methodologies of processing…
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Quick ViewHigh intensity pulsed light (PL) is one of the most appealing non-thermal technologies, due to its short treatment time and its wide range of applications in the preservation of packaged and unpackaged food products, as well as non-preservation processes for the food industry, water disinfection and medical applications. This is confirmed by the large increase…
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Quick ViewModern biotechnological approaches have been designed to abate cost efficiencies and enhance productivity. The current book entitled Frontiers in Food Biotechnology aims to provide impetus to the emergence of new technologies positively impacting and revolutionizing the study of food biotechnology. Recent advances in the emerging areas of food science and the role of genetically modified…
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Quick ViewOver the last five decades, dramatic progress in laser technology has yielded new indications for lasers in dermatology. Today, lasers are the central treatment modality to handle many skin diseases. It is remarkable what lasers can do to dermatology patients. Basics of laser science have always been a complicated subject to read and digest. Physics…
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Quick ViewThis book presents research on the nutritional properties, post-harvest management and potential health benefits of apricots and peaches. Chapter One provides a brief description of the production area of wild apricot in India, the nutritional properties and health benefits of wild apricot, and the useful products made from the fruit. Chapter Two summarizes the current…
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Quick ViewThe seagrass meadows of the Northeast Coast of Brazil have the greatest area, biomass, biometrics and diversity of the Brazilian Coast. In this region, the seagrass diversity and plasticity may vary due to differences in environmental factors. Some natural aspects of the coastal environment or that which affect the coastal zone, mainly climatic (seasons of…
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Quick ViewThis book explores the developments, issues and research outlook of global agriculture. Topics discussed in this compilation include reviews of historical trends in Chinese corn yields in order to assess the potential for future growth; discussions on the impact that pre- and post-2004 reforms had on Public Distribution System (PDS) consumption and on rates of…
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Quick ViewAviation must be safe, efficient and sustainable both at home and abroad, so the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO) is committed to playing a leading role, and working collaboratively, to ensure the success of global aviation. The United States, Europe, and other countries across the world are modernizing their air-traffic management (ATM)…
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