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This book examines key concepts, principles, and applications of
the service-learning approach. Service-learning is a community
based educational approach to improve a student’s academic,
personal, leadership, civic and professional development through
civic engagement. Unlike other traditional approaches to education,
service-learning students can use their classroom-based knowledge
and skills in a real-life context in collaboration with community
organizations and residents. This volume explores the theory,
research, and practices of how service-learning is understood,
implemented, and evaluated in different contexts. It provides
essential guidelines to implement and integrate service-learning at
educational institutions through extensive discussions on the
principles, philosophy challenges, opportunities, and its
applications. Key themes include, • Theory of service-learning
• Concept of service-learning • Challenges to service-learning
• Applications of service-learning • Service-learning as
professional development • Service-learning as communication
Accessibly written, this book would be interest to faculty,
students, community organizations and researchers working in the
areas of education, pedagogy, sociology, and social work.
Phytotechnologies: Remediation of Environmental Contaminants
highlights the use of natural and inherent traits of plants and
associated microbes to exclude, accumulate, or metabolize a variety
of contaminants, with the goal of efficiently and sustainably
decontaminating the biosphere from unwanted hazardous compounds.
Contributed by an international team of authors, the book ensures a
balance between theory and practice without compromising the basic
conceptual framework of Phytotechnologies. Divided into three major
sections, the book: Introduces contaminants and contaminated sites,
and also highlights the significance of genus Brassica and vetiver
grass species for varied environmental contaminants' remediation
Presents an exhaustive exploration of potential strategies for
enhancing plants and associated microbes-mediated environmental
contaminants' remediation Overviews major physiological,
biochemical, and genetic-molecular mechanisms responsible for plant
tolerance and adaptation to varied environmental contaminants A
one-stop source of cutting edge answers and time-saving access,
Phytotechnologies: Remediation of Environmental Contaminants is a
common platform for engineers, environmental microbiologists, plant
physiologists, and molecular biologists with the common aim of
sustainable solutions to vital environmental issues. In short, the
book provides a conceptual overview of ecosystems approaches and
phytotechnologies, and their cumulative significance in relation to
various environmental problems and potential solutions.
This book provides a survey of recent advances in the development
of antibiofilm agents for clinical and environmental applications.
The fact that microbes exist in structured communities called
biofilms has slowly become accepted within the medical community.
We now know that over 80% of all infectious diseases are
biofilm-related; however, significant challenges still lie in our
ability to diagnose and treat these extremely recalcitrant
infections. Written by experts from around the globe, this book
offers a valuable resource for medical professionals seeking to
treat biofilm-related disease, academic and industry researchers
interested in drug discovery and instructors who teach courses on
microbial pathogenesis and medical microbiology.
Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms that are closely related to
humans at cellular level. Human fungal pathogens belong to various
classes of fungi, mainly zygo- cetes, ascomycetes, basidiomycetes,
and deuteromycetes. In recent years, fungal infections have
dramatically increased as a result of improved diagnosis, high
frequency of catheterization, instrumentation, etc. However, the
main cause remains the increasing number of immunosuppressed
patients, mostly because of HIV infection and indiscriminate usage
of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive agents, broad-spectrum
antibiotics and prosthetic devices, and grafts in clinical
settings. Presently available means of combating fungal infections
are still weak and clumsy compared to control of bacterial
infection. The present scenario of antifungal therapy is still
based on two classes of antifungal drugs (polyenes and azoles).
These drugs are effective in many cases, but display toxicity and
limited spectrum of ef?cacy. The recent trend towards emergence of
drug-resistant isolates in the clinic is an additional problem. In
recent years, a few new antifungal drugs have entered the clinics,
but they are expected to undergo same fate as the older antifungal
drugs. The application of fungal genomics offers an unparalleled
opportunity to develop novel antifungal drugs. However, it is too
early to expect any novel drugs, as the antifungal drug discovery
program is in the stage of infancy. Interestingly, several novel
antifungal drug targets have been identi?ed and validated.
This book focuses on successful application of microbial
biotechnology in areas such as medicine, agriculture, environment
and human health.
This book provides a survey of recent advances in the
development of antibiofilm agents for clinical and environmental
applications. The fact that microbes exist in structured
communities called biofilms has slowly become accepted within the
medical community. We now know that over 80% of all infectious
diseases are biofilm-related; however, significant challenges still
lie in our ability to diagnose and treat these extremely
recalcitrant infections.
Written by experts from around the globe, this book offers a
valuable resource for medical professionals seeking to treat
biofilm-related disease, academic and industry researchers
interested in drug discovery and instructors who teach courses on
microbial pathogenesis and medical microbiology.
With the advent of the industrial revolution , the biosphere has
been continuously polluted with a myriad of contaminants that
urgently need global attention. In this perspective, most of the
genera of the plant family Brassicaceae (Crucifereae or the mustard
family) are a significant part of the plants- and associated
microbes-based strategies adopted for the cleanup of varied
contaminants from environmental compartments. Important genus such
as Alyssum, Arabidopsis, Brassica and Thlaspi from Brassicaceae
which, besides acting as an attractive genetic model,
well-represent the metal hyperaccumulation among approximately 0.2%
of all angiosperms and thus, play a key role in the
phytoremediation technology. This book i) provides an exhaustive
evaluation of the current status of contaminants
(metals/metalloids)-addition to varied environmental compartments
and its consequences, ii) offers comprehensive and state-of-the-art
information on the significance of the plants from the family
Brassicaceae in solving environmental pollution issues, iii)
examines the physiological, biochemical and molecular-genetic
strategies adopted by the plants from Brassicaceae for the
remediation of and tolerance to varied environmental contaminants,
and iv) supplies a broad reference to the field of environmental
science and related disciplines. As a pioneer work and significant
addition to the Environmental Pollution book series, the current
volume promises to be a useful asset for researchers, students,
other academicians and policy makers involved in sustainable
remediation of varied environmental compartments.
With the advent of the industrial revolution , the biosphere has
been continuously polluted with a myriad of contaminants that
urgently need global attention. In this perspective, most of the
genera of the plant family Brassicaceae (Crucifereae or the mustard
family) are a significant part of the plants- and associated
microbes-based strategies adopted for the cleanup of varied
contaminants from environmental compartments. Important genus such
as Alyssum, Arabidopsis, Brassica and Thlaspi from Brassicaceae
which, besides acting as an attractive genetic model,
well-represent the metal hyperaccumulation among approximately 0.2%
of all angiosperms and thus, play a key role in the
phytoremediation technology. This book i) provides an exhaustive
evaluation of the current status of contaminants
(metals/metalloids)-addition to varied environmental compartments
and its consequences, ii) offers comprehensive and state-of-the-art
information on the significance of the plants from the family
Brassicaceae in solving environmental pollution issues, iii)
examines the physiological, biochemical and molecular-genetic
strategies adopted by the plants from Brassicaceae for the
remediation of and tolerance to varied environmental contaminants,
and iv) supplies a broad reference to the field of environmental
science and related disciplines. As a pioneer work and significant
addition to the Environmental Pollution book series, the current
volume promises to be a useful asset for researchers, students,
other academicians and policy makers involved in sustainable
remediation of varied environmental compartments.
Phytotechnologies: Remediation of Environmental Contaminants
highlights the use of natural and inherent traits of plants and
associated microbes to exclude, accumulate, or metabolize a variety
of contaminants, with the goal of efficiently and sustainably
decontaminating the biosphere from unwanted hazardous compounds.
Contributed by an international team of authors, the book ensures a
balance between theory and practice without compromising the basic
conceptual framework of Phytotechnologies. Divided into three major
sections, the book: Introduces contaminants and contaminated sites,
and also highlights the significance of genus Brassica and vetiver
grass species for varied environmental contaminants' remediation
Presents an exhaustive exploration of potential strategies for
enhancing plants and associated microbes-mediated environmental
contaminants' remediation Overviews major physiological,
biochemical, and genetic-molecular mechanisms responsible for plant
tolerance and adaptation to varied environmental contaminants A
one-stop source of cutting edge answers and time-saving access,
Phytotechnologies: Remediation of Environmental Contaminants is a
common platform for engineers, environmental microbiologists, plant
physiologists, and molecular biologists with the common aim of
sustainable solutions to vital environmental issues. In short, the
book provides a conceptual overview of ecosystems approaches and
phytotechnologies, and their cumulative significance in relation to
various environmental problems and potential solutions.
This book focuses on successful application of microbial
biotechnology in areas such as medicine, agriculture, environment
and human health.
The currently available means of combating fungal infections are
weak and clumsy. The application of fungal genomics offers an
unparalleled opportunity to develop novel antifungal drugs.
Interestingly, several novel antifungal drug targets have already
been identified and validated. However, it is premature to expect a
novel antifungal agent in clinical setting as drug discovery
programs are still in their infancy. In addition to classical and
genomic approaches to drug discovery, treasure trove based on
natural products and phytomedicine can provide a multitude of
alternative modes of combating fungal infection. This book
incisively addresses essential topics on various aspects pertaining
to fungal diseases in human and animals, their reservoir, fungal
pathogenesis, their management and recent advances in their
treatment. Issues of antifungal drug toxicity, especially
nephrotoxicity, are also discussed. The development of resistance
in fungal pathogens, including multidrug resistance and its
mechanism, is dealt with in two chapters. Diverse diagnostic
approaches to fungal infections are also reviewed. The
combinational drug strategies used in combating invasive fungal
infections are addressed in detail. The management of pulmonary
mycoses in stem cell transplantation is also given special focus.
Novel antifungal drugs (synthetic and herbal), fungal vaccines, and
metabolic pathways as drug targets are discussed in detail in three
different chapters. Subsequently the roles of innate immunity,
cytokine therapy and immunomodulators in the treatment of fungal
infections are elaborated upon. As novel drug delivery systems have
a great potential for modifying the pharmacokinetics of
medications, the last chapter takes this fact into consideration in
its examination of state-of-the-art delivery systems in controlling
fungal infections.
Microbial technology plays an integral role in the biotechnology,
bioengineering, biomedicine/biopharmaceuticals and agriculture
sector. This book provides a detailed compendium of the methods,
biotechnological routes, and processes used to investigate
different aspects of microbial resources and applications. It
covers the fundamental and applied aspects of microorganisms in the
health, industry, agriculture and environmental sectors, reviewing
subjects as varied and topical as pest control, health and
industrial developments and animal feed.
The purpose of this book is to provide a general introduction of
Industrial Relations with a critical analysis of Cox model of
Industrial Relations and Trade Union Movement of Bangladesh. Now
days in Bangladesh both public and private universities are
teaching Industrial Relations as one of the major subjects of MBA
and BBA program. This book will serve the academic purpose as well
as to appeal to the largest possible readership and professional In
Bangladesh mangers, supervisor and trade unionists confronting each
other every day without understanding the process they are engaged.
This book should also be useful to the public and specialist groups
like teachers.
The direct discharge of palm oil mill effluent (POME) wastewater
causes serious environmental pollution due to its high chemical
oxygen demand (COD) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD).
Traditional ways for POME treatment have both economical and
environmental disadvantages.In this book, ultrasonic
assisted-membrane anaerobic system(UMAS)was used as an alternative,
cost effective method for treating POME. Six steady states were
attained as a part of a kinetic study that considered concentration
ranges of 8,220 to 15,400 mg/l for mixed liquor suspended solids
(MLSS) and 6,329 to 13,244 mg/l for mixed liquor volatile suspended
solids (MLVSS). Kinetic equations from Monod, Contois and Chen
& Hashimoto were employed to describe the kinetics of POME
treatment at organic loading rates ranging from 2 to 13 kg
COD/m3/d.throughout the experiment, the removal efficiency of COD
was from 94.8 to 96.5% with hydraulic retention time, HRT from
400.6 to 5.7 days.The growth yield coefficient, Y was found to be
0.62gVSS/g COD the specific microorganism decay rate was 0.21d-1
and the methane gas yield production rate was between 0.25 l/g
COD/d and 0.58 l/g C
Medicinal plants are re-emerging as an important source of novel
bioactive compounds for human health. On the other hand due to the
presence of structurally diverse bioactive compounds with multiple
therapeutic effects medicinal plant extract/products are now
standardized for use as modern phytomedicine. This book provides
elaborated introduction of the bacterial drug resistance with
special reference to methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) and extended spectrum beta lactamases producing strains of
enteric bacteria. This monograph provides extensive research on
more than fifty medicinal plants of Indian origin on antifungal,
antibacterial, antioxidant and antimutagenic activities.
Methodology used for microbial cultivation and various assays for
detecting biological activities of plant extracts along with basic
phytochemistry is explained. The works reported here also focus on
synergistic interaction between plant extract and with antibiotics.
This book is a useful research document for students, researchers,
clinicians and herbal product formulators for developing plant
based novel herbal formulation and discovery of new therapeutic
compounds
Borates are among the most widely used compounds in chemical and
related fields. They have extensive applications in consumer
products including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, insecticides,
preservatives, detergents, bleaching agents and enamels. This book
provides a thorough background of the chemical, pharmaceutical and
pharmacological aspects of borates and their industrial
applications. It contains extensive information for academic and
industrial research workers in their fields of interest and gives
them a collective view of the importance and current state of
knowledge in this vastly growing subject.
Flavins and flavoproteins are a widely investigated and highly
versatile group of compounds. Participation of these compounds in
photochemistry and photobiology processes are of particular
importance in the fields of biology, chemistry and medicine.
Written by leading experts in the field each section of the book
includes a historical overview of the subject, state of the art
developments and future perspectives. Flavins: Photochemistry and
Photobiology begins with the properties and applications of
flavins, including their photochemistry in aqueous and organic
solutions. Subsequent sections discuss riboflavin as a visible
light sensitizer in the photo degradation of drugs, antiviral and
antibacterial effects, the role of flavins in light induced
toxicity and blue light initiated DNA repair by photolyase. Finally
there are sections on the flavin based photoreceptors in plants,
bacteria and eukaryotic photosynthetic flagelettes. This book
brings together leading experts with a unique interdisciplinary
emphasis, to provide an authoritative resource on flavins and their
role in photochemistry and photobiology.
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