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Science and Racket Sports IV presents a selection of important
contemporary research into the four core racket sport disciplines
of tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis. It showcases the
best of the peer-reviewed papers and keynote addresses presented at
the Fourth World Congress of Science and Racket Sports, Madrid.
Including contributions from many of the world's leading racket
sport scientists, researchers and practitioners, the book details
cutting-edge research in six key areas:
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Sports medicine
- Psychology
- Performance analysis
- Pedagogy, sociology and coach education
This invaluable collection touches on the most important issues
within contemporary sport science, and explores the full range of
theoretical, experimental and applied work within the study of
racket sports. It is essential reading for all sports scientists,
sports physicians, therapists and coaches working in this area.
Science and Racket Sports IV presents a selection of important
contemporary research into the four core racket sport disciplines
of tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis. It showcases the
best of the peer-reviewed papers and keynote addresses presented at
the Fourth World Congress of Science and Racket Sports, Madrid.
Including contributions from many of the world's leading racket
sport scientists, researchers and practitioners, the book details
cutting-edge research in six key areas: Physiology Biomechanics
Sports medicine Psychology Performance analysis Pedagogy, sociology
and coach education This invaluable collection touches on the most
important issues within contemporary sport science, and explores
the full range of theoretical, experimental and applied work within
the study of racket sports. It is essential reading for all sports
scientists, sports physicians, therapists and coaches working in
this area.
Bacterial diarrheal diseases remain an important leading cause of
preventable death, especially among children under five in
developing countries. In the American continent, diarrheal disease
and other health complications caused by Escherichia coli
constitute a major public health problem, and, therefore, several
research groups have dedicated their effort to understand this
pathogen and provide feasible solutions to prevent, treat and
reduce E. coli infections. The Latin American Coalition for
Escherichia coli Research (LACER) was created as a
multidisciplinary network of international research groups working
with E. coli with the ultimate goal of advancing understanding of
E. coli, and to prepare the next generation of American E. coli
investigators. As such, this book compiles the knowledge of these
investigators about E. coli, a commensal bacteria living inside its
host, and a pathogen causing disease in animals and humans.
Escherichia coli in the Americas contains a series of 15 chapters
written by experts, covering basic concepts regarding the different
categories of E. coli, including their environmental niche,
virulence mechanisms, host reservoir, and disease outcomes, as well
as diagnosis, vaccine development and treatment. This book's target
audience include trainees and students learning about the basic and
clinical aspects of E. coli pathogenesis, as well as experts around
the globe who wish to learn more about this pathogen and the public
health impact this bacteria has in America.
The Latin American region has been at the forefront in combating
infections caused by Escherichia coli strains in humans, animals,
and the environment. The continuous emergence and evolution of
pathogenic E. coli strains associated with human and animal
infections have demonstrated that (i) groups of related pathogenic
E. coli are responsible for most infections caused by this
bacterial species; (ii) diverse virulence phenotypes expressed
during infection defined each one of these pathogroups; (iii) the
geographical distribution of pathogroups in Latin America and the
evolution of new isolates was defined by the dominant pathogroup
and presence of distinct virulence strains; (iv) acquisition of
mobile elements or accumulation of point mutations accelerate the
development of antibiotic resistance in some of these
strains. The Latin American Coalition for Escherichia coli
Research (LACER), a multidisciplinary network of over seventy
research groups in eleven Latin American countries and the USA, was
established in 2009 to apply One Health principles in defining and
combating this pathogen. The previous edition of this text,
Escherichia coli in the Americas (c. 2016) was the culmination of
their wisdom about E. coli, from its role as a commensal bacterium
to its characteristics as a pathogen causing disease in animals and
humans. This new edition presents recent advances and
contextualizes all aspects of E. coli in a One Health perspective,
from the environment, to animals, to humans. It addresses E.
coli interactions with host microbiota, CNS, and phages. It
includes cutting edge insights on hybrid strains, molecular
mechanisms of virulence and pathogenesis, resistance, domestic and
wild reservoirs, disease surveillance in Latin America, genomic
analysis, food safety, and new therapies. Crucially, it also
provides translations and analysis of key reports on Escherichia
coli published in Spanish and Portuguese. This book serves as a
critical resource for scientists in industry and academia,
clinicians managing associated infections, and trainees and
students studying basic and clinical aspects of E. coli
pathogenesis.Â
Canodrom 00:00:00 marks the start of the countdown for the recovery
of the old Canodrom greyhound stadium in Barcelona and its
transformation into a centre for contemporary art. The nine
projects which make up this publication have been selected from a
total of eighty-one proposals submitted to the competition
organized by CoNCA: centred on the theme of the building's
architecture and the local neighbourhood, the projects also reflect
on the original function of the CanAAdrom as a stadium for
greyhound races. The building was designed in 1962 by the architect
Antonio Bonet Castellana, and the renovation is by the architects
Xavier Monteys, Jose Maria de Lecea, Laura Aybar and Marta
LAA3pez.
Artists featured: Margarita Andreu, Xavier Arenos, Marc Arroyo,
Isabel Banal, Ana de Matos, Albert Gusi, Gustavo, Jordi Mitja,
Observatori Nomada.
A reminder that indeed, we can choose to express now what we wish,
while we still can. And we can trust that by doing this, our loved
ones will thank us and will be comforted. A truly courageous and
inspiring thing to do; an act of love and trust. "In the end, how
kind: how utterly considerate and yet assertive, even in taking
one's leave."
Microalgae are primary producers of oxygen and exhibit an enormous
potential for biotechnological applications. Microalgae cultivation
is also an interesting option for wastewater treatment. These
microorganisms are efficient in recovering high amounts of
nitrogen, inorganic phosphorus, and heavy metals from effluents.
Furthermore, microalgae are responsible for the reduction of CO2
from gaseous effluent and from the atmosphere, reducing the
greenhouse gases effect. On the other hand, microalgae biomass can
be used for the production of pigments, lipids, foods, and
renewable energy. The culture of microalgae is not a new issue,
since for many decades they have been employed with aquaculture
purposes. In fact, some species of Nostoc, Arthrospira (Spirulina)
and Aphanizomenon species have been used as food for thousands of
years for food applications. The treatment of wastewaters employing
microalgae has been reported for decades (specifically for the
elimination of phosphorus and nitrogen compounds). Nowadays, there
is an increasing interest in the production of biofuels.
Bioethanol, biohydrogen, bio-methane, biodiesel and other novel
products can be obtained using microalgae as biomass or metabolic
products (sugars, lipids, etc). In the near future, microalgae can
be oriented (via molecular engineering) to the production of the
hole biofuels, such as biodiesel or bio-turbosins. Microalgae and
Other Phototrophic Bacteria is a book which will provide
information for academics students, policy makers and the general
public regarding the state of the art in the field, as well as
detailed descriptions of the methodologies employed for culture,
processing, recovery and new products. Aspects covered by this book
are the microalgae and other phototrophic bacteria.
Presently, energy and the environment are closely related issues
throughout the world. The indiscriminate use of fossil fuels has
resulted in adverse effects on the environment (i.e, excessive
production of greenhouse gases, pollution of underground and
superficial waters, soil contamination). The international reserves
of crude oil are declining, and some pessimistic references refer
to an important detriment in the annual oil availability for 2050.
Because of these facts, the necessity to develop novel sources of
energy, especially fuels from sustainable sources, is mandatory.
Such alternative sources of energy (ie: wind, solar, biomass,
hydraulic) are potential renewable sources capable of changing the
paradigm of productive activities around the world. In many cases,
the energy production processes include resources commonly
available or even the use of materials that are considered waste
(ie: wastewaters, agriculture residues, urban solid wastes).
Despite all the desirable characteristics involved, the processes
included in the generation of renewable energy may not only
positively impact the environment, but may also cause harm on
surrounding areas. However, to our knowledge, relatively few works
have been published carrying out this type of environmental
cost-benefit analysis.
In a world of declining fossil energy, biotechnology explores
multiple products and processes hidden in the rich genome of
microbes, plants and animals. One of the reasons for the renewed
spirit of biotechnology is supported by its capacity to swiftly
incorporate the multidisciplinary advances in basic and applied
sciences. This book presents a wide range of biotechnology research
by the UPIBI community, teachers and students in the past 24 years.
Novel methodologies, basic results and new processes are reported
in several of the most dynamic fields in biotechnology such as
health, energy, food and environment. This effort will certainly be
an inspiration for students wishing to join research teams, for
academic colleagues in search of new knowledge and for
professionals exploring novel ideas or innovative solutions.
The cost of cleaning up water and soil leads to the same undeniable
conclusion: Existing models of industrial development are simply
not sustainable from an ecological view point and they cost a lot
of money in purely economic terms. Mexico is no exemption to this
general rule and soil and groundwater contamination are neither
here, nor in other Latin American countries a new or emerging
issue. As an oil exporting nation, Mexico, historically has paid
major attention to hydrocarbon contamination and its implications
for the environment, especially when its impact was related to
drinking water safety and public health criteria. It is only more
recently, that a more generic and holistic approach has emerged,
which has included other industrial sectors and their environmental
liabilities. This new approach is directed towards the government's
and private industry's extended obligation and responsibility in
mega-site remediation, brown-field re-vitalisation and the
re-urbanisation of degraded land. This book arose from the
scientific interest and the environmental preoccupation of
researchers and governmental representatives alike. They provide a
concise overview of concepts and remediation/sanitation
technologies available today. At the same time they bear witness to
the wealth of solutions available in order to tackle the inherent
and very serious problem of environmental degradation in Mexico.
La planificacion territorial es un elemento clave que conduce al
territorio para su participacion en el proceso de conformacion del
plan de la economia y revela en mayor magnitud las potencialidades
en el uso racional de los recursos materiales para garantizar de
forma eficiente el uso de los recursos locales y de esta forma
cumplimentar los objetivos de la economia nacional, logrando el
desarrollo economico y social de cada territorio en cuestion con la
eliminacion de las desproporciones existentes entre los diferentes
municipios y dentro de cada uno de ellos. Entonces vale
preguntarnos Como diagnosticar la estructura economica de una
provincia y sus municipios de modo que favorezca el proceso de
planificacion territorial? Precisamente este libro ofrece una
metodologia para diagnosticar la estructura economica de manera que
favorezca el proceso de toma de decisiones vinculadas a la
planificacion territorial y para ello utiliza como ejemplo la
provincia Guantanamo y sus diez municipios. Una mirada a los temas
que abordamos en este libro esta dirigida a un grupo meta
constituido por decisores de gobiernos provinciales y municipales,
contribuyendo al perfeccionamiento del proceso"
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