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Discussing many important air pollution issues, the included
contributions were presented at the 29th annual meeting in a
successful series of international conferences dealing with the
Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution. The
scientific knowledge derived from well-designed studies needs to be
allied with further technical and economic studies to ensure
cost-effective and efficient mitigation. In turn, the science,
technology and economic outcomes are necessary but not sufficient.
Increasingly, it is being recognised that the outcome of such
research needs to be contextualised within well-formulated
communication strategies that help policymakers and citizens to
understand and appreciate the risks and rewards arising from air
pollution management. Consequently, this volume comprises a wide
range of high-quality papers that develop the fundamental science
of air pollution and that place these new developments within the
frame of mitigation and management of air pollution. Air pollution
issues remain one of the most challenging problems facing the
international community. The varied research published in this book
covers topics such as Air pollution modelling; Indoor air
pollution; Emission studies; Air pollution management, policy and
legislation; Monitoring, measuring and data; Global, regional and
local studies.
Pharmacognosy, the science of nature-derived drugs,
pharmaceuticals, and poisons, played a crucial role in the
development of modern medicine, and now has an equally important
place in healthcare all over the world. This wide scope ranges from
traditional medicine systems and herbal and nutritional therapies,
the preparation and use of highly standardised and clinically
tested herbal medicines, to the production of potent drugs used
only in a purified form. Natural sources mainly focus on plants,
fungi and algae, but drug discovery of novel compounds and
structures includes bacteria and even marine animals. Fundamentals
of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy is a landmark textbook that
covers this spectrum of medicinal plant use. Written by leading
experts in this field, this book takes the reader through the
history, identification, and quality assurance of plant-based
medicines to their therapeutic properties, safety, and
compatibility and interaction with prescribed drugs. Aimed at
students of all healthcare professions, including pharmacy,
medicine, nursing and complementary therapies, the comprehensively
updated information in this textbook is also relevant to those
companies and organisations concerned with the regulation and
testing of herbal medicines (phytomedicines), other natural health
products, nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. Introduces the
concepts and scope of pharmacognosy Examines the scientific
evidence of plant-based medicines for a range of health conditions
Extended and updated referencing includes recent reviews, WHO and
official documents (open access where available) for quick access
to further scientific literature Antimicrobial natural products: as
antibiotics and antiseptics, and their potential as bacterial
resistance modifiers Anticancer natural products: scope now
includes their role in chemoprevention and associated
anti-inflammatory mechanisms New chapter on pharmacovigilance for
herbal medicines and related products Quality assurance and
pharmacopoeial methods extended, with many new figures and examples
Plant medicines of recent scientific interest (popularity, or
notoriety) added throughout
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Access (DEIB/A)
represent essential features of the human side of any organization
or community. To fulfil dreams and aspirations and to foster
collective flourishing, inclusive leadership is vital. Making this
happen is the central challenge and the focus of this collection of
chapters comprising a wide variety of authors and perspectives.
Inclusive Leadership speaks to the human side of organization and
communities. Both practitioners and academics provide insights that
broaden our traditional view of diversity issues into a perspective
focused on better understanding the theory and practice of
inclusive leadership. Chapters include empirical work,
ground-breaking ideas, and practical tools from different sectors
and parts of the world fundamental to a rich view of DEIB/A.
Inclusive Leadership is essential reading for leaders aiming to
create a space where individuals find genuine belonging.
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